Chapter 222: High-Quality Space Crystals
"First and second squads, get on the lift!"
"Lower the lift!"
Angela decisively gave the order and also stepped onto the lift.
She glanced at the adventurers' incredulous expressions and instinctively stood in front of Matthew, a surge of pride and confidence swelling in her heart.
When she learned that the Arcanist was actually the Lord, Angela wasn't surprised but rather delighted.
Truly worthy of being the Lord!
Angela maintained unconditional trust in the Lord and did not question his purpose. She tacitly chose to cooperate.
The adventurers above, seeing the soldiers unhesitatingly board the lift and descend to the entrance of the ruins, all gasped in surprise.
Was this confidence?
Or were they really not afraid of death?
They couldn't understand!
The noble heirs, who had tried to gather but were directly blocked by the soldiers, looked a bit displeased.
They recalled Yaya's figure, and their words were filled with envy and jealousy as they watched the soldiers descend one after another, barely concealing their malice:
"Is it really not dangerous down there?"
"Who knows? There could still be other dangers down there."
"With so many monsters, it might not be the most dangerous one yet."
"That's right, exploring ruins isn't that simple."
"..."
Although they spoke like this, the adventurers around them could detect a bit of bitterness in their tone.
Still, they were also a bit worried in their hearts, fearing something might go wrong.
Matthew paid no attention to the commotion above and carefully observed the surroundings, using dozens of arrows enchanted with Light Spell.
The place where they landed was the top of a castle, different from what Matthew remembered.
Matthew wasn't surprised by this; when he ventured into these ruins, it had already been four or five years later, and the ruins had been remodeled many times.
Perhaps finding the legendary earth elemental crystal he remembered would require some effort.
After confirming the area was safe, Angela quickly commanded the soldiers to move all the piled-up corpses onto the lift.
The soldiers worked swiftly, quickly clearing the piles of corpses.
Though still wary of the darkness in the distance, they strictly followed the orders.
This is the difference between ordinary soldiers and elites!
Matthew looked at the grotesque corpses of the Sky-Splitting Lizards, repeatedly examining the pitch-black scales on their bodies, then reached out to touch them.
Only then did the Sky-Splitting Lizards' attributes appear before Matthew.
Sky-Splitting Lizard
Type: Pseudo-dragon Creature
Challenge Level: 8+
Talent: Advanced - Pseudo-dragon Bloodline LV1, Attack +10, Max HP +5, highly susceptible to bloodline suppression.
Feats: Advanced Feat - Shadow Camouflage LV2 (requires shadow scales), +10 to stealth checks in dark environments.
Advanced Feat - Shadow Ambush LV2, in shadow environments, +10 to ambush checks, +10 to damage checks!
Inheritance: None.
Attack Power: 5 (+20)
Defense Power: 6
HP: 0/27
Attributes:
Strength: 10
Agility: 17
Constitution: 12
Perception: 16
Intelligence: 4
Charisma: 14
Luck: -2 (deceased)
Evaluation: A master of shadow ambushes.
"Pseudo-dragon creature?"
"So this is why it was affected by Yaya..."
"Two advanced feats?"
"Both very suitable for sneak attacks, and combined with the underground ruins' environment, its attack power could reach 25. No wonder those adventurers couldn't withstand it..."
"Its attributes are nearly the same as what I remember, but it doesn't show any traits related to producing high-quality space crystals?"
Matthew's thoughts shifted as he glanced at the piled Sky-Splitting Lizard corpses. With a quick scan, he "saw" six or seven faintly glowing space crystals.
After hesitating for a moment, Matthew ultimately did not pocket them and instead said a few words to Beelzebub beside him.
Not long after, those watching the ruins' entrance saw the lift slowly rising, piled with corpses.
The adventurers collectively breathed a sigh of relief, then felt a wave of excitement.
They still remembered that the slain monsters also counted as their spoils of war.
However, they hadn't gone down earlier; everything had been brought up by the Bay Territory soldiers. Would the other side acknowledge this?
The adventurers were uncertain.
After all, though they had marked their crossbow bolts with their insignias, if the other side refused to recognize it, such things had happened before.
Just as they were feeling anxious, Beelzebub slowly walked up.
Holding a Sky-Splitting Lizard corpse in one hand, under the shocked gazes of numerous adventurers, he hung it on an iron hook and suspended it in mid-air.
To everyone's surprise, Beelzebub had no intention of speaking. Instead, he pulled a sharp curved knife from his waist.
In front of everyone, with a few swift movements, he peeled off the Sky-Splitting Lizard's pitch-black hide.
As the thick scent of blood spread, everyone stared at the hide in Beelzebub's hand, their ears filled with his deep voice:
"Medium-level protection, excellent shadow affinity, suitable for making stealth-related leather armor and gear, lightly damaged. Bay Territory offers 1 gold coin for it."
As soon as he said this, nearly all the adventurers widened their eyes, excitedly watching Beelzebub continue his work.
They understood what he meant.
He was publicly setting a price!
"Fresh meat, medium nutritional value, excellent shadow energy. Bay Territory offers 1 silver coin per kilogram."
"Skeleton and internal organs, bought as a set for 10 silver coins..."
Watching Beelzebub completely disassemble the Sky-Splitting Lizard.
Carefully telling everyone how much each part could sell for.
This gave all the adventurers present an unexpected sense of joy.
Noticing their gazes, Beelzebub felt a slight sense of satisfaction in his heart. He cleared his throat lightly, waiting for all eyes to focus on him.
Then, he took the Sky-Splitting Lizard's skull from the pile of bones, meticulously disassembled it in front of everyone, and extracted a crystal-clear black crystal, calmly speaking in a low voice:
"Additionally, this magical creature our Lord calls the Sky-Splitting Lizard produces the high-quality space crystal I hold in my hand."
"Bay Territory's buying price is 1000 gold coins per crystal!"
The space crystal was pitch black, and even under sunlight, it did not reflect any light.
Yet at this moment, it was so mesmerizing.
1000 gold coins per crystal!
This had more purchasing power than 10 million in Matthew's original world!
Even a high-tier adventurer, busy for an entire year, could only earn this amount.
For mid-tier adventurers, it was an irresistible temptation!
This seemingly insignificant space crystal represented a chance to change their fate.
"Is this what other adventurers meant when they said Bay Territory creates the best money-making environment for everyone?"
One adventurer's muttered words suddenly resonated with many others, stirring an indescribable feeling in their hearts.
What excited everyone even more was that Beelzebub, holding the space crystal that drew everyone's eyes, calmly said:
"So, who is Mr. Copperbeard? Come up and claim your 1000 gold coins!"
The dwarf warrior, who had been drinking and watching the scene, widened his eyes in surprise and delight!