Chapter 94
The dark red rocks of the hematite vein gradually receded beneath her feet as Su Jing, leading 10 silver-gray robots, proceeded along the mine tunnel towards the teleportation point.
The light in the mine tunnel changed from pale red to dim, and the faint light from the deep purple sky filtered through the gaps in the tunnel ceiling, casting dappled patterns of light on the rocky ground. The scorching metallic smell in the air gradually faded, replaced by a crisp, refreshing scent, similar to that of a spatial transformation.
She walked at the front, her fingertips occasionally swiping across the system panel, her gaze fixed on the number "Dungeon Countdown: 1 hour 23 minutes," with only one thought in her mind: to reach the teleportation point as soon as possible and ensure a safe return with a full load of supplies.
"First, organize the supplies and put the ores in their proper places according to their type." Su Jing stopped on a flat rocky spot in the mine tunnel and focused her mind on her personal space. In the space in front of her, various ores were piled up like small mountains. She first put the 60,000 kilograms of newly mined hematite into the "Basic Ore Area" and stored it separately from the previous low-purity hematite. The panel immediately popped up: [Hematite (80% purity) has been classified and stored. The current total amount is 60,000 kilograms. It can be used to make basic defense components or refine high-purity iron ingots.]
Next, move the rare ores such as gold crystal, silver crystal, and manganese crystal to the "core ore area". The bright yellow, light blue, and dark purple ores are piled up inside the space, like three solidified lights. The system prompts: [3280 kg of gold crystal, 8550 kg of silver crystal, and 6820 kg of manganese crystal have been returned to their positions and can be used to strengthen the equipment at any time];
Finally, 24,550 kilograms of combustible iron ore were moved to the "energy zone" and placed together with anthracite and backup batteries to form a complete energy storage area. The panel displayed: "[Combustible iron ore storage completed, combustion efficiency = 3 × anthracite, which can meet the villa's heating needs for 2 years]".
After sorting through the ore, Su Jing's gaze fell on the 10 robots—they were standing quietly on the rocky ground, their side displays glowing with a pale blue standby light.
She issued a "space storage command" through her consciousness, and the 10 robots were instantly enveloped in a pale white light membrane. As if drawn by an invisible force, they slowly entered the "equipment storage area" of the space and were placed together with the laser guns, protective suits and other supplies. The system prompted: "[10 advanced mining robots (copy adapted version) have been stored. Current status: standby. Energy remaining: 55%. Can be replenished through space energy]".
"Continue on, avoiding the BOSS spawn area."
Su Jing withdrew her thoughts and looked up into the depths of the mine tunnel—according to the system map, the teleportation point was located on a circular platform at the end of the tunnel. Along the way, she had to bypass two "high-probability BOSS spawn areas," which were marked with light red warning symbols and small text next to them that read: [The alien commander may be restoring energy in this area. It is recommended to detour to avoid direct confrontation.]
She adjusted her route, taking the robot from her space with her, and headed towards the fork in the road on the right side of the mine tunnel. The rocky ground on the fork was flatter, without the loose rocks from the previous mine tunnel. Her footsteps echoed in the empty fork, yet were exceptionally clear.
Occasionally, you can see other mission takers along the way—some carrying backpacks full of ore, hurrying towards the teleportation point.
Some were organizing supplies by the roadside, their faces tense, clearly racing against time. Su Jing didn't stop, but quickened her pace. When someone tried to approach her to talk, she used the excuse of "getting on her way" to avoid them—the countdown to the dungeon was getting closer and closer, and she didn't want any complications at the last moment, much less reveal the massive amount of supplies in her space.
After walking for about 40 minutes, the circular platform of the teleportation point finally appeared before them—the platform was about 20 meters in diameter, the ground was paved with pale silver metal plates, and in the very center was a circular teleportation array with a diameter of 3 meters. The eye of the array glowed with a pale blue light, like a floating sapphire.
The surrounding metal plates were engraved with intricate patterns, within which flowed faint energy light. The spatial transformation aura in the air was more intense than before, and one could even feel a slight tingling sensation at the fingertips.
"Check for threats around the teleportation point." Su Jing didn't immediately step onto the platform. Instead, she used her consciousness to activate the robots in the spatial storage—two robots were summoned and landed at the edge of the platform. Their detectors activated instantly, and pale green scanning lights swept around the platform, detecting no energy fluctuations.
There was no trace of alien guards or other mission participants. The system notification reads: "[No abnormal energy fluctuations or hostile targets within 50 meters of the teleportation point; safe to enter]."
She then stepped onto the metal plate and walked to the center of the teleportation array—a pale blue light spread upwards from the array's eye, gently enveloping her ankles with a warm touch, without the slightest discomfort.
Su Jing looked up at the countdown on the panel: [Instance countdown: 28 minutes], enough time to wait for the teleportation to start.
She checked the supplies in the space again: the ores were neatly sorted, the robots were in normal standby mode, and emergency supplies such as laser guns and healing pills were all in their original positions, with nothing missing.
"Teleportation is about to begin. Spatial transition will start in 30 seconds. Participants, please remain still."
A mechanical notification sound rang out in the mine tunnel, and the pale blue light of the teleportation array instantly intensified, completely enveloping Su Jing, blurring the surrounding scenery—
The rock walls of the mine tunnel, the deep purple sky in the distance, and the metallic patterns on the platform gradually turned into tiny specks of light. The sounds of the wind and footsteps faded away, leaving only a low-frequency sound like a "hum," exactly the same feeling as when entering the instance.
Su Jing closed her eyes, letting the pale blue light envelop her body. Images of the mountain villa occasionally flashed through her mind: the red glow of the heating stove, the snow scene on the surveillance camera, the spiritual herbs and livestock in her spatial storage. She felt no tension, only a sense of security—she knew that this mission had not only exceeded expectations but had also brought back enough supplies to sustain her long-term survival in the apocalypse.
Next, all they need to do is return to the villa, use these ores to enhance their equipment and replenish their energy, and they will be able to continue to live comfortably in the extreme cold of -60°C.
After an unknown amount of time, the pale blue light enveloping her gradually dissipated, and she heard a familiar "whooshing" sound—the burning of the heating stove! Su Jing opened her eyes, and before her was no longer the metal platform of the mine tunnel, but the living room of a villa deep in the mountains: light gray solid wood floors, a thermometer on the wall, a housekeeping robot in the corner—everything was exactly the same as when she left, even the red glow of the coal in the heating stove remained as intense as before.
She glanced down at the system panel, which displayed: [The instance "Alien Ore World" has ended. Participant "I am the God of Wealth" has a 100% completion rate, ranked 1st, and has obtained "Golden Crystal Ability" (can control golden crystal ore and enhance cultivation items). The resources have been synchronized to her personal space.]
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