Chapter 178 - Abyss Fiendish Iron Mineral Vein
That was about it. Both Elijah and Lin Li were wise enough not to touch the topic of the content of the task. This was no joke—it was a mission that involved Alanna’s six major mercenary corps at the same time. Elijah could not possibly have talked about it even if they shared a deep friendship. If news were leaked, he’d never be able to seek a living in Alanna ever again.
Lin Li was puzzled after sending Elijah away. With the position and strength of the Sword Sage of the Storm, what could he not do? He had actually gone so far, gathering the six major mercenary corps…
However, it was merely puzzlement. After contemplating for a while and not getting any answer, Lin Li put the matter behind temporarily. For him, although the private entrustment of Sword Sage was sensational, it did not involve his own interests. In Lin Li’s view, it was not even as important as Thuzadin’s last words before he died.
What the six mercenary corps wanted to do was their own business; as long as they didn’t hurt those black lotuses, even if they leveled the Fire Plume Ridge, it had nothing to do with Lin Li.
What he cared about at present was when he could get the black lotuses.
The effort he had spent in Blackhills Town was not in vain. With his position as their captain’s savior, Lin Li’s life in the camp could be said to be quite nourishing. The whole Silver Hand was grateful to him, and they responded to almost all his requests. During lunch, Lin Li just said casually that he wanted to get a map of Fire Plume Ridge; as soon as he turned around, a deputy head of logistics had sent the map to him. Before leaving, he even inquired warmly whether Lin Li needed any other help, then thanked him again and again for his generous help in Blackhills Town, making Lin Li feel slightly embarrassed over it…
After lunch, Lin Li stayed in the tent, studying the map over and over.
“Let’s go and have a look.” Nevertheless, Lin Li was not going to let it go even if it was a poor mine. The Abyss Fiendish Iron was a rare magical metal. Adding a little of it while forging could greatly enhance the power of a weapon. For a humanoid magical beast such as Sean, weapons integrated with the Abyss Fiendish Iron were especially powerful. If they could dig up some this time, Sean’s equipment set would be settled.
By virtue of his superior mental strength, Lin Li had always been the most sensitive to magical waves. He took Sean through the withered and yellow forest, and within a few minutes, he found the exact location of the mineral vein.
Looking from where Lin Li stood now, it was clear that there was a dim metallic luster in the dark red soil.
“It’s indeed a poor mine…” The mineral body was only slightly exposed on the surface, and Lin Li knew at once that it was a poor mine. If it were a rich mine, at least half of the mineral body would be exposed instead.