1696 It Was No Land (1/2)
Edited by Aelryinth
The group left the Cave Island as it was reaching noon.
The Great Salamander Demon was dead, and the Carnage Poisonous Salamanders had fled for their lives. The numbers of the Salamander Demons would stop increasing. It would be a lot easier for the government to take out the rest of the demon creatures.
The rest was no longer Mo Fan's concern. Many Hunter Groups were currently stationed at the Thousand Islands Lake to collect the Salamander Demon's Heart Orbs. Their numbers would soon drop significantly.
The Hunters were not brainless. They eventually figured out an easier way to hunt the Salamander Demons, and it began to spread among the Hunters. It was not as difficult to collect the Salamander Demon's Heart Orbs as it used to be in the beginning. The Salamander Demons' attacks were not very dangerous, either, so the Hunters gladly stayed for the chance to earn some quick money.
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Mo Fan showed the Heart Orb of the Great Salamander Demon to Lingling and asked curiously, ”What do you think of this?”
”It contains pure particles of the Ward Rocks,” Lingling soon concluded.
”Does that mean it's extremely valuable?” Mo Fan was overjoyed.
”Mm, the Great Salamander Demon must have absorbed a huge amount of particles from the Ward Rocks in the Thousand Islands Lake. As a matter of fact, the government doesn't even have the technology to refine the particles to such a fine level like this. The Ward Rocks are no different from ordinary metal if they are impure,” Lingling told him.
”Wow, does that mean we are rich?” Mo Fan blurted out excitedly.
”Something like that. This thing should be enough to construct a dam over three kilometers wide. Only important military cities will have a dam like that. I suggest you not sell it. It's difficult to determine its price just by selling on the marketplace. To be honest, these materials usually belong to the government. Only a few countries will sell it them the highest bidder. Most countries will seize them by force and give you a small benefit in return. Since you are the mayor of new Fanxue City, it's better if you use it to improve the city's defense,” Lingling told him.
”Is that so? That sounds like a great idea too! If Fanxue Mountain's defense improves further, more factions will be willing to set up their businesses in my territory. I can still earn a lot of money by renting my land to them,” Mo Fan plotted quickly.
”It's surprising that you could think of that. I thought your brain was only concerned about cash!” Lingling sniffed.
”Speaking of which, Mu Ningxue's birthday is around the corner. Lingling, do you think I have a chance to sleep with her if I give this to her as a birthday present?” Mo Fan asked her.
”I'm still a minor!” Lingling said.
”Ling~” Little Flame Belle was lying on Mo Fan's head suddenly cried out in joy, as if she was confident that Mo Fan's plan would work.
Mo Fan flicked the little creature on the forehead and said, ”You haven't even stopped drinking milk. It's not a suitable topic for you, either!”
”Something still feels strange to me, a creature like the Great Salamander Demon...” Lingling mumbled aloud.
”Why do you care so much? We've already killed the thing. You should report back to Jiang Xia that we have completed the quest. I'm still looking for the Deer God. Otherwise, how long will it take for me to reach the Super Level? That idiot Mu Bai is close to drawing a Star Palace...” Mo Fan rambled on...
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The sky above the Pacific Ocean was clear and bright after a period of strong winds. A helicopter was slowly patrolling above the ocean. Its clear reflection could be seen on the calm seawater.
The rotor was spinning rapidly. A Mage wearing the uniform of the Shoreline Alliance was reading a book in the helicopter. He would occasionally glance at the water below.
”We patrolled this area not long ago. We can head back to Hawaii after a quick run,” the pilot said.
”I don't mind; I do miss the resorts and the beautiful women in Hawaii. There's nothing to do apart from reading books while I'm on duty,” the Mage agreed.