Abyss Summoner-Chapter 353 - 344: Resource Feedback

The dark ore filled an entire room.

The investment in the Abyss finally bore fruit today, with the first batch of ore Flora sent back amounting to thirteen tons. To mine these ores, a total of sixty-seven kobolds lost their lives.

The causes of death were numerous.

Apart from exhaustion, the environment of the mine also played a significant role. Unlike the mines in the Human World, where the most terrifying things are merely some snakes or insects, the Abyss is filled with danger everywhere.

In the deep mines, there are often monsters residing, such as Earth Dragons, Brain-eating Demons, and even Liches. These rare powerful beings might appear.

Under such conditions, the fatality rate among the kobolds is understandable. However, neither Chen Feng nor Flora felt sorrow; on the contrary, to reward the Cat Race, Chen Feng sent another batch of preserved insect meat to them.

After a period of conquest, with the aid of weapons, Flora had already breached two kobold camps, capturing over nineteen hundred individuals, while the Cat Race consisted of merely over six hundred people.

A figure nearly three times higher is not a good omen.

If a kobold uprising occurs, it could be a disastrous nightmare for the Cat Race. Therefore, Chen Feng and Flora agreed that half of these nineteen hundred individuals must disappear as soon as possible.

Working around the clock indicates that the number of kobolds will be reduced to a normal level in a very short time.

Moonstones, Starlight Gems, Fluorite; after some digging, many ores not found in the Human World were laid before Chen Feng, and among these stones, the most precious were Mithril and Dragon Blood Ore.

The former, Mithril, is an extremely valuable, silvery-white ore much stronger and lighter than steel. It is a precious material that is a coveted treasure among the factions in the Abyss.

Only about the size of a fist.

But when added to weapons, it is enough to forge ten Enchanted Weapons. Once crafted by an Enchanter, even an ordinary person can use it to slay typical Bronze monsters.

And unlike heavy ordinary steel, weapons made with Mithril become exceptionally light, which could be its most precious trait.

In the chaos of battle, when strength factors are crucial in evenly matched situations, possessing such a weapon undoubtedly allows for better engagement in combat.

To the dwarves in the Abyss, who love crafting weapons most, finding a piece of Mithril might lead them to trade their entire fortunes for it.

For a Blacksmith, this is undoubtedly a true treasure.

In contrast, the Dragon Blood Ore, while heavier than Mithril, proves more intriguing. This ore is blood-red, as if dripped with blood, and the eeriest part is that standing beside it often makes one feel breathless.

As if there’s an intimidating force, deterring any rash actions.

It is said that this ore is stained with dragon blood, hence carries some intimidation force. If used to craft weapons, it would unsettle opponents’ heart rates during battle, preventing them from exercising their full strength.

The amount of Dragon Blood Ore is also scarce, sufficient only to craft a single longsword or three daggers.

The quantity is small, but it’s quite remarkable to discover such precious ore in the first batch of mining, already considered a significant miracle.

Deliveries were not by Flora alone. After gaining the ability to open Abyssal rifts, the Dark Elf also used her power to send a batch of Water of Life and two Ancient Guardian seeds.

The Water of Life is known to heal flesh and bones, although not as effective as legends suggest, for general external wounds, unless they affect vital organs, consuming or applying it to the wound can still enhance recovery.

As for the Ancient Guardian, it is a defense-type ancient tree of the Dark Elves, rooting after being planted and capable of hurling numerous stones at invading enemies for retaliation.

This tree possesses simple intelligence and can rise from the ground to counterattack when attacked.

Of course, its wisdom is only in an embryonic stage, with a strong sense of territoriality, and after familiarizing itself with the environment, it identifies strange presences as enemies, launching resistance when necessary.

These two Ancient Guardian seeds, if planted in the ground with adequate water supply, will grow within a year, and fully awaken in three years to become a tree spirit creature with some awareness.

Becoming a Priest has undoubtedly granted the Dark Elf additional authority. This, therefore, is what she used her power to attain benefits for Chen Feng. As the master, Chen Feng certainly wouldn’t be stingy; upon receiving the resources, he reciprocated with a large batch of cigarettes and fine wine.

What is the impression of Elves on people?

They are adept in arts, noble, elegant, intelligent, beautiful, and have a degree of cleanliness that almost integrates with nature; they are skilled in using magic and archery.

And notably, Elves are creatures that love to indulge and enjoy endlessly.

Even though Dark Elves stepped into the Abyss and pledged allegiance under Rose, they couldn’t dispel their deep-rooted love for enjoyment. As such, cigarettes and fine wine, as the most corrupting temptations, acted like a beam of sunlight, breaking through the dark mist to shine upon them.

Seducing.

As one of the forces Chen Feng supports, it is, of course, something he wishes to see if Dark Elves can gain more support. Thus, he provided cigarettes and fine wine to enable the Dark Elves to recruit more allies further.

In fact, his goal was achieved.

The extent to which these two items were received significantly surpassed Chen Feng’s expectations. In a short time, a group of greedy individuals flocked around the Dark Elves, and in the camp of the Dark Elves, spicy fine wine and dizzying cigarettes even set off a trend. Thanks to these goods, the support rate for Dark Elves surged by 2%.

Overall, this is excellent.

Under Rose, there isn’t just one Priest. Compared to several other elder figures, the Dark Elf as a newly appointed Priest is inevitably somewhat weak. But now, relying on corrupting goods from humanity, her status has risen rapidly, still not overpowering the others but standing on the same level, and for a novice, this is already considered a miracle.

Of course, cigarettes and fine wine are just the first step in heart corruption. For a beauty-loving race, beautiful clothing is undoubtedly another critical factor. Imagine, when black stockings, dresses, and cheongsams, with their seductive appeal, are brought back to the Dark Elf camp, it’s certain to spark a new trend of admiration.

No matter how mighty the Abyss is, it is nonetheless a world that lacks technological advancement, where most species still live like beasts. Beautiful clothing is rare, with nudity being a common scene, yet in matters of eating, wearing, living, and travel, the Human World stands as the undisputed first.

This is a trade war.

With Chen Feng as a financial backer supporting the Dark Elves, resources are the least of concerns. Under such corruption, it’s hard to find a lack of supporters, and once Dark Elves take power, a troop composed entirely of Dark Elves could rival any demon army participating in a blood war.

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