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Chapter 93, Part 92: I found a Demon Sealing Mine, and from today onwards I will be richer than a country!

"It's so dark—"

Celia's voice echoed in the dark passageway.

Gu Yuan did not respond, but simply raised his hand and turned on the watch on his wrist.

brush!

A steady and dazzling beam of light suddenly shone, illuminating the deep passage ahead and making even the dust particles in the air clearly visible.

Seria squinted as she was blinded by the sudden burst of light.

Raise your hand to cover your eyebrows.

What is that?

The intensity and stability of this light even surpassed that of many light magics specializing in illumination.

Is it some kind of magical artifact I've never seen before?

Why is there no magical fluctuation?

"Now we can finally see clearly."

Gu Yuan continued walking forward nonchalantly as he spoke. He thought to himself that having the technology of a different world as a backer was indeed convenient.

This multifunctional wristband is the latest research and development achievement of the scientists under his command.

Not only does it have excellent lighting effects, but it also has a built-in mechanism that can fire tranquilizer darts at critical moments. It is one of his backup plans to prevent Celie from breaking free of the "Dominion Stone Ring".

After all, the stone ring is an antique from a thousand years ago. Although its effect is strong, there is no guarantee that it will not fail.

Millie Alde seemed to be used to this, simply following quietly behind Gu Yuan, her eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

Celia took a deep breath and swallowed back the question that was on the tip of her tongue.

She absolutely refused to show any ignorance in front of this despicable man, even though curiosity was gnawing at her heart like a thousand ants.

The passageway extended downwards, and after walking for about ten minutes, the view suddenly opened up before us.

What came into view was an underground cavity that was far larger than anyone could have imagined.

The cave ceiling has a perfect dome shape.

Countless sparkling gems hung upside down above, emitting a soft, bright, pure white light that illuminated the entire space as if it were daytime.

Celia adjusted her eyes to the light, and upon closer inspection, she could vaguely see magic flowing through the cracks in the rock. She murmured to herself:

"This is—the Demon-Sealing Mine?"

Only the Sealed Demon Mine can emit such a pure and dazzling light.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and he looked up at the dazzling dome.

Sealed Demon Vein?

Is that the Demon-Sealing Mine from the story, the one that could buy up several kingdoms?

He immediately forced himself to calm down.

Almost forgot, the Demon Sealing Ore is known for its absolute hardness and cannot be cut using conventional magical or physical means.

This is why, despite its immense value, it is difficult to utilize on a large scale.

However, a sudden flash of inspiration made his brain work at full speed.

Since conventional methods won't work, what about using that indestructible "divine sword"?

The idea of ​​smashing it down with the terrifying impact of 30,000 tons is worth a try, but we need to be well prepared and make a detailed plan a month later.

"Keep moving forward," he whispered, stepping towards the center of the void.

An ancient altar could be vaguely seen there, with what appeared to be several items placed on it.

Without a doubt, that was the goal of this journey: the relics left behind by the ancient elves.

Celia pouted and reluctantly followed.

However, as she approached the altar and saw the objects on it, she was slightly taken aback.

From left to right, there is a grayish-white stone egg, a branch about the thickness of an arm, a book made of pressed stone slabs, and a yellowed scroll.

Stone eggs, stone slabs, and scrolls are common shapes, so she couldn't immediately identify them. But a complex emotion of disbelief flashed across her eyes at that sliver of branch.

Even though she tried her best to hide it and quickly regained her composure, Gu Yuan still noticed this subtle change.

"What? You recognized those things?" Gu Yuan asked directly.

Celia kept her lips tightly shut, refusing to answer.

But Gu Yuan was clearly prepared.

He slowly took out a small glass bottle, inside which some kind of transparent liquid was swirling.

Upon seeing the bottle, Celia's expression changed, as if recalling some extremely unpleasant experience. She clenched her teeth, and a look of humiliation appeared on her face.

"You jerk—you have absolutely no manners!" she said angrily. "Don't use that stuff! I'm telling you!"

"The one in the middle is a branch of the World Tree, a divine object that existed only in the early days of mythology, and it has long since disappeared."

"The World Tree?" Gu Yuan frowned. It was something not mentioned in the original work.

However, considering that the history of the mythological era is completely unknown, it is reasonable for it to appear here.

"What is its purpose? Will planting it cause a new World Tree to grow?"

"How is that possible!"

Seria retorted, "Do you know how long it takes for the World Tree to grow from a sprout to a mature tree? Even the lifespan of us elves can't wait that long."

"Besides, this is just a branch, not a seed. Its only known use is as a core material for making the highest-grade wands."

She paused here, her tone tinged with resentment:

"It is said that wands made from the branches of the World Tree can easily break through various rules and barriers that restrict magic power."

"It was placed here so that future generations of elves could use its power to cut and utilize this demon-sealing mine."

He ground his teeth.

"..-hateful."

It's always the same here. Why do the legacies left by the ancient elves for revival always end up in the hands of this human?

If just one branch is so amazing, what about the remaining stone eggs, stone books, and scrolls?

Her gaze swept over the other three items, her heart sank, and she became even more cautious, no longer daring to readily appraise them.

Fearing that Gu Yuan would receive too many surprises, she herself would be so angry at this enormous injustice that she would faint.

Upon hearing the words "cutting the Demon Sealing Mine," Gu Yuan immediately understood.

So that's how it is. As the ancestor of the elves, he certainly thought things through.

Gathering his thoughts, he stepped forward, intending to retrieve the treasure.

But on second thought, to be on the safe side, it was better to release the experimental animals that he was carrying with him first.

A hare was placed on the edge of the altar. It tentatively hopped forward, then suddenly froze and fell to the ground without warning.

"!"

Gu Yuan's eyes narrowed, and he immediately became alert.

He and Milield carefully examined the area around the altar and eventually found a broken inscribed stone tablet to the side and behind them.

The ancient Elvish language above, once deciphered, indicates that the altar has a protective mechanism that only allows those of pure Elvish blood to approach.

Gu Yuan suddenly realized, his gaze swept over Miliadé, and finally landed on Celia.

"Me?" Celia was stunned for a moment, then laughed angrily.

But recalling his capture, he snorted coldly, suppressed his anger, and finally resigned himself to his fate as he stepped onto the steps of the altar.

After waiting a moment and confirming that there was no discomfort, she quickly stepped forward, took down the four relics one by one, and handed them to Gu Yuan.

Gu Yuan took the World Tree branch; it was very light, but for some reason, it felt unusually heavy in his palm.

"call...-"

"To cut?"

He took a deep breath, looked up at the mine, and it seemed as if he saw a fortune beyond measure.

Even though large-scale shipments may impact the market, as long as the shipment pace is well controlled, it will be enough to support all his future plans.

Then, it will be replaced with gold, which is universally used in all realms.

Tens of thousands of tons.

One by one, they can never be exhausted.

There's simply not enough money to spend it all.