Night Without End
Chapter 65 - 65 42 Solving the Puzzle_2

65: Chapter 42: Solving the Puzzle_2 65: Chapter 42: Solving the Puzzle_2 Mu Qing said, “It’s not completely ineffective; it might have one-tenth of the first time’s effect.

Besides, unless you can obtain a higher-grade mineral element, such as one that’s brilliant red as the evening twilight and known as Earth’s Blood, you won’t see one or two bottles in a year even in Chixia City.”

From her words, it was clear that there were higher-grade mineral elements, and one could only encounter them in the giant city.

Qin Ming knew that they might really have to leave in two or three days, so he naturally talked more and asked various questions.

When it came to the mysterious products of the nodes, Qin Ming inevitably wanted to understand the uniqueness of the Mutton Fat Jade Iron.

The three of them were also very interested in this topic, engrossed in the discussion.

“Every time Heavenly Light falls, it nurtures many incredible goodies.

Some extremely rare materials, when forged into mystical weapons, can be passed down, protecting and prospering a family.

There are even unique mystical producs in the world that can be used to stabilize a nation.”

Cao Long’s eyes were fervent; this was why he actively sought them in the mountains as the products born from the nodes could be of any level.

“Mutton Fat Jade Iron, although not the rarest, is extremely precious, much better than Mortal Iron, and very useful.”

Finally, the three of them mentioned the information Qin Ming wanted to learn about.

Mutton Fat Jade Iron does not need thousand-hammering and hundred-refining; even refining it ten thousand times would not add to its quality.

Its material is excellent, and when made into Weapons, it can split the Scale Armor of giant beasts, posing a great threat to those protected by Heavenly Light.

This is not the most important aspect, as other material weapons are also tough enough and extremely sharp.

“If weapons forged from Mutton Fat Jade Iron are damaged, as long as it is not too severe, they can slowly restore to perfect condition through the nourishment of Heavenly Light,” they explained.

Qin Ming was astonished; such weapons or armor truly had a touch of magic.

“The most divine aspect of Mutton Fat Jade Iron is that, with it, one can slay some special entities.”

This made Qin Ming’s heart jump; he realized he knew too little about this world.

Mu Qing said, “In this vast and dark world, how much land has Fire Spring?

Though those giant cities are luminous, under the endless night, they are just spots of faint glow; vaster territories are pitch-black, deep as the abyss, always with some indescribable, inexplicable entities, sometimes requiring weapons like Mutton Fat Jade Iron to deal with.”

Qin Ming asked her to elaborate, as he was completely puzzled.

Mu Qing explained, “For instance, some things you can’t see with your eyes; normal long spears piercing through are useless as if stabbing into air.

But with a weapon made from Mutton Fat Jade Iron, a single stab might produce a strange blood bloom, killing certain entities.”

Qin Ming sighed, “Living in a remote place, I knew nothing of these; the inky world is truly too mysterious.”

Wei Zhi Rou spoke, “Why do some Esoteric Buddhism worship divine beings?

Because there are various unknowns and mysteries, some things are unspeakable, unexplainable.”

Old Man Liu patted his chest and said, “It’s good we don’t have these here.”

Mu Qing laughed, “How do you know there aren’t?

Even if there are, ordinary people can’t see them.”

“Don’t scare me; my courage fades as I age, I still want to live for many more decades.”

Cao Long said, “Don’t worry, even we have never seen them.”

Qin Ming thought for a moment and asked, “Are all outsiders very powerful?”

Wei Zhi Rou nodded, “Some of the outsiders’ paths are incomparably brilliant and unparalleled.”

“How powerful are they?” Qin Ming asked, curious because the young man who had severely injured him wore a Feather Robe; he must be one of the outsiders.

Mu Qing said, “Don’t think too much; you just need to focus on improving yourself for now.

Once you enter the giant city and your strength elevates, if you are found to have special Talent, you can also change your path.”

Although they didn’t say much, it was enough to illustrate how fearsome the outsiders were.

Moreover, from what they said, they seemed to have changed their paths.

Qin Ming pondered for a moment and realized that they were not ordinary newcomers; one had long been on the path of The Immortal of Colossal Spirit, and another had a tail; Wei Zhi Rou, who was with them, must also have something special.

After another sleepless night, Qin Ming finally fell asleep, relieving him from the sheer agony of insomnia.

During that period, the giant beast of Chixia City pulled the food carts, crossing snow-blocked mountain roads, and finally delivered the food, which immediately stirred up the entire region.

Although the grain prices were slightly high, considering the transportation costs, it was a very sincere price fundamentally aimed at alleviating difficulties.

“There’s no need to panic buy; rest assured, the grain prices will not increase, more will keep coming.”

…

Cao Long, Mu Qing, Wei Zhi Rou, and others were already packing up and preparing to start their return journey, when suddenly news came from the mountains of several special nodes found in an area of Dalie Valley, and more nodes were being discovered consecutively.

Immediately, three groups of people rushed into the mountains, asking Qin Ming, Old Man Liu, and others to lead the way.

This time, some old folks joined the team, such as Cao Long’s Seventh Uncle who had eaten from the Longevity Tree.

Yang Yongqing’s Black Mountain Goat, seeing him, immediately urinated in respect.

The big yellow dog ridden by Old Man Liu also showed a reactive response and just defecated.

Cao Lao qi, upon seeing this, was so annoyed he threatened to eat Black Mountain Goat and yellow dog meat on the way back.

Others wanted to laugh but had to hold it in.

“After we drop you off, you won’t need to get involved, it’s too dangerous there!” said Cao Long.

Undoubtedly, this would be their last operation before leaving, and a great battle was likely to erupt; nodes were densely emerging, and all parties would be fighting fiercely.

In fact, after Old Man Liu led the team to Dalie Valley, he immediately took Qin Ming, Xu Yueping, and Yang Yongqing and ran straight back to the village.

Old Man Liu said: “We’ve come through ninety-nine bows safely, just this last tremble and it’s over, we absolutely must stay away from there and maintain a safe baseline, no trouble is good!”

Although Qin Ming relied on his ability to not be eroded by the Heavenly Light in the nodes and could be safe inside, he still held back in the end.

At this time, not to mention the people from Chixia City who would fight fiercely, the Alien Species in the mountains would also likely be drawn there.

However, some local organizations unreasonably ordered all villages to send people to join them in the mountains.

The messenger was a Newcomer from Jinji Ridge, riding a fast-running ground chicken; this time he was just a lackey, acting on orders, and Jinji Ridge had real bandits now.

In the final stage, their eyes were also red, wanting to snatch the mysterious products from Black and White Mountain.

“This isn’t our sole decision, we’ve teamed up with the Sanyan Sect, think it over for yourselves, if you really can’t send people, there will be consequences!”

This was clearly a threat; if not followed, they would be retaliated against later.

“Each village should send people based on their population, but they must be Newcomers.”

Qin Ming immediately realized that these people feared the Heavenly Light in the nodes and wanted others to replace them in searching; they really didn’t treat the Newcomers from the villages as people and didn’t care about their lives.

“I’ll go!” Qin Ming insisted on pushing Old Man Liu, Xu Yueping, Yang Yongqing, and others back; for a small village like theirs, one person was enough.

He calmly followed the Newcomer from Jinji Ridge into the mountains, but his killing intent was gradually boiling inside.