Compared with the surface, underground cities are dangerous places.
Not only are there many underground residents hiding in the shadows, but there may also be dark creatures from the shadow plane or the evil spirit plane.
In the Hundred Cities Enfeoffment Plan.
The Alliance of Seven Saints once warned the mages of various city-states that if they want to develop the underground space of their city, they must strictly abide by the 300-meter principle.
That is to say, the depth of digging downward shall not exceed 300 meters at most.
In actual operation, the safest distance is within 180 meters.
In the history of Irondor, it is not uncommon for a city to be dug too deep and lead to bloody disasters.
The underground world has another set of survival logic.
This is also related to the fact that when the natural disaster mage exiled Tianlun Palace, he did not touch the dark gods hidden underground.
Therefore, when Matthew planned his underground space, he strictly followed the 300-meter principle.
In fact.
His cemetery is only 7 to 9 meters above the ground, so the security aspect is absolutely full.
And after listening to Ghost Ali's description.
Matthew’s first reaction was “Is there a scam in this?”.
It was not that he suspected that Ali had set a trap for him, but it was a very rare thing for an open-pit sulfur mine to appear underground.
Because dark creatures need sulfur, this stuff can be regarded as hard currency for creatures in the underground world.
Once a sulfur mine is discovered.
It will definitely be mined as soon as possible.
Considering that the underground space in the Gold Digger Basin has been plowed several times by human miners, adventurers, and underground creatures such as kobolds and jackals.
Matthew feels that the probability of something slipping through the net is low.
"However, if the sulfur mine is close to the surface and the location is tricky, it is indeed possible that no one will care about it."
He inquired in detail about the location of the sulfur mines.
After confirming that its location is not more than 300 meters away.
Matthew decided to lead a team to survey.
At the moment, he asked Ali to lead the way and summoned a group of skeleton soldiers, a group of silver moon zombies and six ghost wolves.
Walking vigorously towards a small tunnel.
Along the way, Matthew also used the "Necromorphosis" on a whim.
He turned into a skeleton dwarf who was a musketeer during his lifetime and mingled among the skeleton soldiers.
In front of him is Renesmee, behind him is the soldier, and on both sides are other undead.
Because the dwarves are really too short.
Matthew was sure that once he got into the crowd of soldiers, the enemy would never be able to find him.
Can be corresponding.
He didn't seem to be able to tell.
Along the way.
He just looked at Renesmee's ass...
This underground march took about two hours.
Ali led them to find a raging underground river. Matthew judged based on his sense of direction that this river was most likely a branch of the Old Woman River on the surface.
We walked along the underground river for another twenty minutes.
There is no road ahead.
Ali pointed at the black stone wall and said:
"Regardless of how thick it is here, after about 5 meters, there is a hollow underground basin."
"If it is a physical creature, it can swim through the underground river. I remember there is an entrance there."
Matthew asks Renesmee to go down to the river to try.
Not long after.
He sensed all the safety signals from the contract.
He could feel that Renesmee was not far away from him, only about ten meters.
This shows that Ali did not lie.
So he led his team down to the river, swam a short distance, and found the underground basin Ali mentioned easily.
Once out of the water.
Matthew smelled a strong and pungent smell.
The air in the underground basin is hot and humid.
Matthew made a preliminary estimate and found that the depth here is about 800 meters, the horizontal space is also 60 meters, and the height above the head is relatively short, only 3 to 4 meters.
There is indeed an exposed sulfur mine here.
Matthew is not a mineralogist, but as a mage, his basic common sense is enough for him to make a judgment——
This sulfur mine is easy to mine and has high purity.
If you develop it properly, you can make a lot of money!
This discovery made Matthew both happy and worried.
The happy one is naturally a windfall from heaven.
What's worrying is that if sulfur ore with such high purity appears here, excluding the possibility of underground volcanoes, there is only one possibility -
There are fissures from the abyss in the underground basin.
The sulfur leaked from inside.
It is known that demons regard sulfur as a tonic, and their noses have the natural ability to search for sulfur deposits.
Who knows one day, a few demons will come over.
"I can do a node survey in advance and plug the cracks."
"The demons may not have time to come over. Even if they come, they will probably be small fish, so they won't be unable to cope with it."
Matthew composed himself.
Now he asked Ali:
"Have you seen any demonic creatures around?"
Ali shook his head:
"No."
"There is a group of cavemen in the lower reaches of the underground river. They rarely come this way."
"There is also a tribe of Terrorclaw monsters in the lower space about five miles away from here. Their number is relatively large, but it is too humid here and they should not come easily."
Matthew looked at Ali with interest:
"Do you know the habits of the Direclaw?"
The Terrorclaw is a common underground creature.
They have heads like vultures, bodies like giant beetles, and an exoskeleton decorated with spikes and bony protrusions.
The hooks at the ends of its limbs are terrifying.
Once a person who lacks defense is caught, he will be lucky if his skin is torn to pieces, and he is more likely to end up being disemboweled!
The Terrorclaw got its name from this.
The settlement of this kind of creature maintains the tradition of the matrilineal clan. They feed on any prey, lichens, fungi, etc. they can catch or find.
the most important is.
The Terrorclaws have a vengeful character, and they are particularly united among their own kind.
If you accidentally provoke a Direclaw, the next time you meet, it will definitely bring three aunts and six aunts and a large group of its kind to cause trouble for you.
Their only obvious disadvantage is that they are afraid of water and hate humid places.
The above knowledge is necessary for a mage.
But it's not so easy for others to know.
Under Matthew's curious eyes.
Ali's face darkened:
"There is a library deep in Zandar's cemetery. The owner of the library is an amiable Mr. Mummy. He allows us to freely borrow the books in it, but we must cherish every book."
"I spent a long time in the library and read a lot of books. Unknowingly, some changes took place in my body."
"My thinking seems to be more alert than before."
"It's a pity that the library was destroyed in the dragon disaster, and Mr. Mummy was also captured by the red dragon Kusulus."
Matthew nodded.
Ali is generally very wise, at least he is more knowledgeable than Centaur.
Matthew surveyed the area for another half of the night.
After leaving two ghost wolves as sentinels.
He then returned to the cemetery.
He definitely wants to develop this sulfur mine, but he has to discuss it with Lei Jia and the others on how to operate it.
Matthew has never been in the habit of eating alone.
Early the next morning.
Matthew woke up and left the cemetery and returned to his home in the town.
He planned to get some saplings from the greenhouse first, and then go to the Lord's Mansion to fish.
But he just walked to the door of his house.
But I found someone discussing ideas outside.
Matthew coughed:
"Jeff?"
The man was startled and turned around nervously.
"Thank God, I found you!"
Jeff the Merchant, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time, said happily:
"If I hadn't blocked you at the door, I would have tried my luck in the oak forest to the east. But as soon as I came back, I heard that the forest over there is very weird, and there is a towering man-eating tree growing in it!
"
"I saw that tree. It's really tall. You planted it, right? That's so cool!"
Matthew gave Jeff a quick look.
I found that all the clothes, accessories and backpacks he was wearing had been replaced by expensive items that were several grades higher than before.
So Matthew corrected him:
"That's the World Tree, not the man-eating tree."
"Where have you been during this time?"
Jeff chuckled:
"Sorry, Matthew, I can't tell."
"Anyway, I'm lucky enough to be completely prosperous!"
"I am no longer a poor boy who is spurned and mistrusted by others. After meeting you, I will leave Rolling Stone and start a new chapter in my life!"
Said.
He carefully took out a small bag of heavy things and handed it to Matthew.
"Take it."
"I don't charge you any money. I know you need this. You are a very down-to-earth tree planting mage."
Jeff said proudly:
"You don't have to thank me too much for helping me. This is considered a return gift."
Finish this sentence.
He patted his clothes with relief, and then waved to Matthew:
"Well, goodbye, Matthew."
Matthew stopped him:
"Are you sure it's okay?"
Jeff walked with flying steps without looking back:
"When you are no longer poor, what problems do you have?"
Matthew couldn't help but throw Detect Evil at him, but until Jeff's back disappeared, the spell's effect didn't react abnormally.
He opened the bag silently.
A golden light emerged from inside!
…
"Tip: You have obtained a small bag of "Holy Oak Seeds (natural wonders)"!"
…
Matthew suddenly looked up. He turned into a raven and tried to catch up with Jeff, wanting to ask him where this seed came from.
But what’s surprising is.
Jeff had completely disappeared into the empty streets of the Mage District.
"Isn't this guy a member of some criminal organization?"
"But he promised me not to be a three-hander anymore, and he didn't seem guilty. Could it be that he was deceived? Or is someone trying to deceive me through him?"
"But how about fishing with something as valuable as the seeds of a holly oak tree?"
Go all the way to the Lord's Hall.
Matthew was thinking about this.
Routine morning meeting.
Matthew was the first to tell the two of them about his discovery of the sulfur mine.
After a brief discussion between Rega and Zeller, they initially formulated a framework for developing the sulfur mine.
at the same time.
Matthew also took advantage of the situation and proposed to officially bring the criminals in the prison to his cemetery.
He had already prepared the dungeon area and labor reform workshop for them.
Now that the discovery of sulfur ore can put the reformed labor workshop to use, the sulfur as the main material of blazing glue will be initially refined in the cemetery, plus other materials provided by Rhaegar's Rolling Stone Chamber of Commerce.
Arsonists will be required to make a steady stream of Fiery Glue and Dragon Oil for Matthew in his graveyard.
These two props are very popular no matter where they are sold.
What's more, the skills of the arsonists were recognized by Matthew.
Rega welcomed this plan with both hands. He had long been fed up with this group of guys who were doing nothing but work.
Zeller cautiously warned Matthew:
"There may be certain risks in letting arsonists make hot glue."
Matthew is full of confidence in this:
"As long as they enter my cemetery, they will never think of committing a crime."
"I will let the ghosts absorb part of their energy and make them depressed; then I will let the skeletons and zombies serve as overseers, and at the same time, I will warn them of the consequences of daring to rebel."
"In fact, if they really rebelled, wouldn't it be good news for Rolling Stone Town? At least there would be a legitimate chance to kill them, and I would also have an extra batch of undead to serve me. The production of blazing glue
, the worst thing is to seriously recruit a group of workers!"
See Matthew is so determined.
Zeller said nothing and said that the prisoner would be transferred to Matthew's cemetery this afternoon at the latest.
Matthew got his wish and got a batch of free labor, and leaned back on the sofa contentedly.
"What's the latest news in Rolling Stone?"
he asked casually.
Rega shook his head and opened a newspaper:
"The latest news is all happening in the High Leaf Territory. It is said that when the Red Earth Mountain army crossed the golden fertile fields and tried to attack the High Leaf Territory itself, they were attacked by a black dragon and suffered heavy casualties in the end.
Li Weiqi and Huo Wen reported that the black dragon seemed to have reached some kind of agreement with Gao Yeling.
He occupied the mountainous area near the mountain reservoir.
The current situation in Gaoye Ling is still very chaotic, with small-scale fights happening every day."
Zeller nodded:
"The number of refugees coming from Gaoye Ling to seek refuge with relatives has surged recently. I have arranged for the garrison to increase patrols. It should not have an impact on the security of Rolling Stone Town in the short term."
Matthew stretched himself, he was very satisfied with the calm situation.
Thinking about it, Luo Lan has gone to Gao Ye Ling, there will definitely be no big news in Rolling Stone Town in the short term.
After a while.
Rega suddenly said:
"There's something big happening over at Watcher's Heights, too.
It is said that several groups of evil organizations got together and launched a raid on the headquarters of the Druid Order.
That night, it was said that there was also restlessness in the remaining veins of the Scar of the Dead near Watcher's Heights.
Some residents claimed to have seen a huge figure, which was as tall as two or three hills.
The Druid Order seeks help from the Seven Holy Alliance.
The alliance is currently setting up an investigation team.
But according to my estimation, the mages won't care about this kind of thing at all, they are just doing it for show.
It said that the main force of the attack that night was suspected to be the Blighter organization from the Helen Mountains, and their leader was a guy called the King of Blight.
What nonsense!
The Helen Mountains are thousands of miles away from the Watcher Highlands.
Did they fly here in a hot air balloon?"
Rhaegar complained a few words, then suddenly laughed and said:
"If you hadn't come to work every day recently, I would have suspected that you organized this raid.
After all, the newspaper said that the Druid Order's biggest loss this time was some holy oak seeds.
I feel like it will be something you are interested in."
Hear this.
Matthew suddenly felt that the small bag of seeds in his arms became a little hot.
Jeff sure has a problem!
Is this guy really involved in the attack on the Druid Order?
It doesn't look like it.
He is just a mortal, with at most some petty theft abilities, and his level will not exceed LV3.
How could it be related to the criminal organization in the north?
Matthew was still thinking about what to do with the bag of seeds.
Mrs. Wesley rarely came in when no one was summoned:
"The maids came to me in a panic and said that there was something wrong with Sif's body temperature. I checked and found that it was really serious. Her heartbeat was a little unstable."
Rega pondered:
"I'll go take a look, but it shouldn't be a big problem. The human body temperature of the Blood Flag family can reach over fifty degrees."
Mrs. Wesley shook her head:
"This child's condition is completely different from when you were a child. I have never seen a child with such a violent temperature attack but no change in mood."
"She may have buried herself too deep, do you understand me, Rhaegar?"
Rhaegar nodded seriously.
He raised his feet and walked towards the backyard of the Lord's Mansion.
Zeller patted Matthew on the shoulder:
"Let's go over and have a look too."
The backyard of the Lord's Mansion.
Outside Sif's room, a little devil was hanging upside down in the air with its tail hooked on the chandelier.
Until the sound of footsteps sounded.
Then she jumped to the ground obediently.
"Nini? You actually came out? How is Sif's condition?"
Rhaegar looked at the little devil with some surprise.
The little devil said in an old-fashioned way:
"You also know that little Master Xifu has never liked me, so whenever she has the strength, she will seal me up and prevent me from moving freely."
"So her current condition is probably very bad. I saw that she has grown horns, but only a little bit, and they are soft. She doesn't have the demeanor of a high-ranking devil at all!"
Her voice is delicate and very pleasant.
Rhaegar walked directly to Sif's bedside, stretched out his hand and pressed it on her forehead, his expression changing unexpectedly.
Matthew also walked in to check on Sif's condition.
She is now wearing a very thin nightgown.
His face was extremely pale.
My whole body felt very unnatural and stiff.
The most abrupt.
It's the cute and mini horn that grows on her forehead.
The horns are flesh-pink, only a small handful, and they don't look sharp, but have an indescribable childishness.
Look at that horn.
Matthew felt a little strange in his heart. He had seen Rhaegar's second form, which was obviously two horns growing on both sides, somewhat similar to a goat.
Why does Sif only have one, and it grows in the middle, a bit like a unicorn?
He lost one Detect life.
It was discovered that Sif's vital signs were very weak, which obviously could not be explained by bloodline awakening.
"I need a bucket of ice water, a big bucket!"
Rhaegar's tone was a little anxious.
Matthew immediately said:
"Just ask someone to bring the bucket."
Soon, a strong servant carried a wooden barrel to Sif's bedroom.
Matthew first threw a trick inside: water creation, and then used water manipulation to pull a wave of water from a nearby well.
Then he threw in a frost path to cool the water.
Soon, a bucket of near-zero water was completed.
Rhaegar picked up Sif and was about to throw her into the barrel.
Matthew quickly stopped and said:
"Will she not be able to bear this?"
Rhaegar shook his head and said:
"The devil's body is much more powerful than you think. Don't worry Matthew, I am her father, I know what she needs."
Matthew thought for a while and then let go:
"Sorry, Rhaegar."
Rhaegar didn't say anything. He slowly put Sif's body into the barrel.
Gulu gulu.
Some bubbles bubbled up.
A light vapor is steaming on the surface of the water.
It stayed like this for five or six minutes.
Zeller pinched a few more large ice cubes and handed them to Rhaegar and threw them into the barrel.
Half an hour later.
Rhaegar walked out of Sif's bedroom and said to the two men at the door:
"Sif's condition has stabilized and she should have no further problems in the short term.
But her awakening state was indeed very strange. After she woke up, her consciousness was very clear, and her personality did not change much - not to mention changes, not even a single fluctuation.
This is so inconsistent with the devil’s common sense!
The devil is a conformist all his life.
But only during the awakening period.
They will become very rebellious and crazy.
But Sif is not like that.
Although I'm not particularly worried about whether she can successfully awaken.
But just to be on the safe side.
I plan to go back to my hometown soon.
Look through the information and ask the old men in the castle."
Matthew raised his eyebrows.
Rhaegar's hometown.
That must refer to the Blood Flag Kingdom located in Purgatory!
When I mention this.
Rhaegar looked like he was sighing.
Matthew couldn't help but said curiously:
"Is going home such a torture for you?"
Rhaegar said nothing.
Zeller still said with a smile:
"As the 27th heir to the Blood Flag Kingdom, the previous 26 people are all women.
Although the devils allow women to inherit the throne, Rhaegar, as one of the few men, theoretically has the responsibility to expand the family.
And in order to ensure that the bloodline of the high-ranking devil is not diluted, the unspoken rule within the Blood Flag family is that close relatives match each other.
Rhaegar escaped from purgatory.
Although many years have passed, if he goes back now, there is still a high probability that he will be taken away for breeding.
And the target may be a higher-ranking heir.
That is, Rhaegar’s sisters.”
After hearing this, Rhaegar corrected him seriously:
"And the aunts."
After hearing this, Matthew secretly clicked his tongue.
It's a pity that he can't help more with Sif's awakening.
At the moment I can only pray for her silently.
By the way, I wish Rhaegar all the best on his trip to purgatory.
…
afternoon.
Matthew has just returned to the oak forest.
An ecstatic voice came over:
"It's done!"
"We're done, Matthew!"
…
"Reminder: Your partner Eli and your servant Obest have initially completed the layout of the ceremonial venue "Sanctuary of Life"!
Warning: There is a conflict between the Sanctuary of Life and the Cemetery. Do you want to try to coordinate?"