Survival in the Core: I'm writing a guide for the entire server.

Of the remaining three items, there was no option to upgrade the Eye of Insight.

It seems that the Advanced Eye of Insight is sufficient for now.

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【Item 3: Random Mining Car Equipment Blueprint (Gold)】

[Note: Obtain a random gold-grade blueprint of level 10. The blueprint type is guaranteed to be a minecart equipment.]

[Price: 5000 strategy points, limited to 1 purchase]

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【Item Four: Clues to Legendary Equipment】

[Note: Purchase unlocks a quest chain for a random legendary item]

[Price: 10000 strategy points, limited to 1 purchase]

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【Item 5: Basic Inquiry Permissions】

[Note: Unlocks basic access to the game's player database]

[Price: 10000 strategy points, limited to 1 purchase]

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"Each one is more expensive than the last..."

Lin You took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

He only has a little over a thousand points left in his strategy guide.

I can't even afford the cheapest random blueprints.

But this doesn't prevent him from analyzing the value of these goods.

"Random mining truck equipment drawings... Mining truck equipment should refer to the auxiliary functions of the mining truck."

Lin You muttered to herself, her mind racing.

The S-class mining truck "Gold Miner" comes with three additional functions:

Intermediate exploration radar, automatic collection device, intermediate expansion warehouse.

But that comes with the S-class mining truck.

For a regular mining truck to have these functions, it must be manufactured and installed based on equipment blueprints.

Any piece of equipment can significantly improve the efficiency and practicality of mining trucks.

"Five thousand points, worth it."

Lin You made a mental note of the product.

Next up is the clue about legendary equipment.

"Legendary grade...two levels higher than gold quality!"

In the additional information previously seen through the Eye of Insight.

Gold quality is not the highest quality in the inner world.

Above that is the "Dark Gold" quality.

"Dark gold" symbolizes uniqueness.

It cannot be obtained in large quantities through conventional means; it can only be produced through specific channels.

Every piece of unique equipment and item has at least one extremely powerful effect!

Above that lies "legend".

If "dark gold" is unique, then "legendary" is "one of a kind"!

Lin You's current equipment is already at the top level in the eyes of ordinary players.

Two gold ornaments, a green crossbow, and an iron sword.

But in the context of the entire survival game, it's probably not enough.

If I could obtain a legendary item...

"Ten thousand points, there's a reason why it's expensive."

As for the last item—basic query privileges.

"Unlock access to the Core Games database..."

Lin You frowned slightly, pondering the value of the product.

Query permissions mean that he can actively search the game system's player database.

Once you know the player's identity, you can investigate thoroughly!

"I'm so excited, this is a box!"

However, Lin You did not have this need.

Unless someone provokes him to the point that he'll retaliate at any cost...

The name Roger flashed through Lin You's mind, then she shook her head.

This guy isn't even worthy of his attention.

"Okay, that's the order of purchase."

First, save up 5000 points to buy the random mining truck equipment blueprint.

Then save up 10000 points to buy clues to legendary equipment.

As for basic query permissions, they will be discussed last.

After all, he probably won't need this thing for the time being.

Lin You closed the strategy shop and leaned back in her chair.

His magic was fully restored, so he stood up, stepped out of the minecart, and began cleaning up the battlefield.

The ground was littered with the corpses of the dead, emitting a faint stench of decay.

Lin You crouched down and placed his hand on the nearest skeleton soldier's corpse.

[Card crafting successful! You have obtained "Magic Card: Skeleton Soldier" x1!]

[Consumes 20 mana points, current mana: 900/920]

One after another.

Skeleton soldiers, zombies...

Lin You was like a precise machine, tirelessly turning the corpses of the dead into magic cards.

When your magic is depleted, stop and wait for it to regenerate.

Restore some parts and continue production.

More than half an hour later, the battlefield was finally cleared.

[Acquire a total of 48 "Magic Cards: Skeleton Soldiers"!]

[Have obtained a total of 36 "Magic Cards: Zombies"!]

Lin You opened the Magic Card Encyclopedia and glanced at the progress of the advancement quest.

[Cumulative Magic Card Collection: 387/1000]

[Elite Magic Cards: 0/3]

"Still a long way off..."

Lin You shook her head, but was not discouraged.

It's only the second day; there's still plenty of time.

He returned to the mine cart and opened the trading market.

[Buying: Timber, price 1 copper coin/piece, delivery fee included]

[Buying: Coal, price 5 copper coins/unit, delivery fee included]

[Acquisition: Mushroom...]

Before we reach level 4, when the teleportation fee isn't too expensive, let's buy some supplies.

After all, Lin You had just received a huge sum of 10 gold coins, so why not spend it?

Since the list was released, transactions have been continuously completed.

A series of transaction information flashed before Lin You's eyes.

He accepted everything without question, and the money flowed in and out like a river.

"We have enough fuel and food; it's time to go down."

Lin You started the minecart and drove it towards the dark pit in the center of the Earth's core.

The drill bit was aimed at the hole, and the engine roared.

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Please select the digging direction.

【①: Dig downwards, fuel -300】

(Additional information: You will travel to the 4th level of the Earth's core via the Nether Portal, which will consume a total of 300 fuel and take 180 minutes.)

【②: Dig backwards, fuel -10】

(Additional information: You will be returning to your previous location)

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"The deeper you go, the more time and fuel it takes."

Lin You glanced at the pop-up excavation prompts and seemed to be deep in thought.

It only takes 60 minutes and 100 fuel to go from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor.

It takes 120 minutes and 200 units of fuel to go from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor.

Now that we're on the 4th floor, the price has doubled again.

I'm afraid that once we reach a sufficiently deep level, each descent will take a whole day or even several days!

But this didn't scare Lin You.

"How could someone who writes a travel guide be scared by the 'unknown'?"

Lin You smiled proudly and started the mine cart.

"go ahead."

The mine cart slowly drove into the dark tunnel.

The next three hours will be a boring and tedious journey.

Lin You took this opportunity to catch up on sleep and recover her physical strength and magic power.

After what seemed like an eternity, he groggily got up from the floor.

"Hmm... what time is it?"

The inner world has no concept of day and night; you can only determine the time of day by looking at the time displayed in the game menu.

Fortunately, Lin You has no shortage of thoughtful helpers by her side.

"Master, the minecart has been on the fourth level for quite some time now."

When Vivian saw that he had woken up, she flew over from the front of the carriage.

"You were sleeping so soundly just now, I was too embarrassed to disturb you."

"Haha..."

Lin You scratched his head, glanced at the time, and then his expression suddenly changed.

"How is it already this late?!"

"Oh no, I haven't even written today's strategy guide yet!"

Although he is not like some unfortunate writers who have to meet a certain word count every day to receive a reward.

But so many new items have been added to the strategy shop.

If I don't write new guides, who knows how long I'll have to accumulate enough guide points?

"...Damn it, I can't think of any new strategy material."

Lin You stared blankly at the posting page in front of her.

Just then, he caught a glimpse of the digging option on the minecart console.

"This is... a silver mine?"

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