Chapter 204 Rare Earth
Having learned from the previous experience, the large team was very cautious before settling in for the night. They were on the road for more than half a month and it was always peaceful. Occasionally they encountered some small teams of rotten corpses or single mutants, but they were able to deal with them easily and they didn't encounter any big guys again.
The friends were still quite disappointed. Without the big boss, there would be no high-level crystal cores, and now the low-level crystal cores are of little use to them.
We also met many teams on the way. However, I don’t know if it was because there were children in the team, but there was always a kind of stupidity in those people’s eyes. But after taking a look at them, I would stay away from them, for fear of being contaminated by this stupidity.
The big team can't do anything about it except grind their teeth.
As the sun set, the group prepared to settle in a nearby town. Passing by a mountain, they were curious: "Why is it different from other mountains?"
This mountain is very big, but it is different from the surrounding golden barren mountains. The soil is different and is black and red.
Lu Chaoyang took a look and said, "This is an abandoned iron mine. When it was first discovered, it shocked the whole country because of its excellent iron quality. According to calculations, it could produce tens of billions of tons of high-quality iron ore. But who would have thought that after only a month of mining, there was no more production, less than five tons in total. Everyone was disappointed, and it has been abandoned ever since."
"Really? Then what are they doing?" Zhang Yun pointed at the figures on the abandoned mine, which were sparse but quite a few.
Lu Chaoyang shook his head. "Maybe he was just picking up some bargains. He was lucky enough to dig up some relatively good iron ore."
The little friend's eyes lit up, "Let's come pick some up tomorrow." They have treasure-hunting rats, which is a natural advantage. It would be a pity not to use them.
The fat rat was so lazy that his bones were almost rusted. When he saw his little friends looking at him with their sparkling gazes, his scalp tingled. "Chirp," Don't look at me, I, the rat. I don't like you.
Lan Shiruo smiled, "That's a good idea. Come over tomorrow. Let's go into the town first and find a place to stay."
The town is not big, but there are many people. All the buildings are full, so the big team has to find a quiet place and put out the containers to rest. There are so many people here that the outside of the containers looks shabby and not very eye-catching.
The town is very quiet after dark, with only faint lights visible.
The large team was enjoying a comfortable hot pot meal in the air-conditioned container. It was lunchtime, and those who were out on missions usually had some money on hand. Otherwise, they'd be so hungry they'd be completely exhausted, and there was no point in completing their missions. Therefore, the aroma of food was everywhere, so there was no need to worry about attracting jealousy.
The ice beer that the men and women drink is made by the processing factory in Ao Chengyi Space. It tastes very good. Having a can in the hot summer season will make you feel more relaxed than being a god.
The fresh milk that the cubs and the spirits drink comes from the cows in the space. Of the three cows we initially received, two females are pregnant, each giving birth to two calves. Of the four calves, only one is male; the others are female. They've all grown into full-grown calves now, and they won't be long before they too are pregnant. The two older cows are pregnant again. The production business, which continues the tradition of incense, is thriving. The fresh milk output is high, and the unused milk is processed into finished products. It's absolutely natural and pollution-free, and it's selling much better than before. The cubs and spirits love it. The girls love it, too, as it nourishes and whitens the skin.
Of course, you cannot do luxurious things like taking a bath or washing your face, as you may be punished by God.
The big group had a great time eating half clear soup and half red soup, and they kept eating for two hours before packing up and taking a break.
The next morning, just after daybreak, the outside became bustling with activity. The whole town was filled with laughter as people walked out. From what they were talking, they knew they were heading to the abandoned iron mine. They had not arrived early last night and only saw a few people in the mine. Now, it seemed as if the entire town was looking for ore in the abandoned iron mine.
Are there so many raw iron stones? Will the supplies I get from them be enough for daily necessities? Am I being too enthusiastic? I'm not in the right state of mind. I feel relaxed but also excited. Is the raw iron stone here really valuable?
The big team was full of questions and couldn't figure it out.
After breakfast, we followed the crowd toward the abandoned iron mine. Along the way, we overheard a lot of conversation, all about hope and the bright prospects for humanity. The team was completely bewildered. When we approached people, they were met with cold stares, as if the team had done something truly outrageous.
Okay, if you don’t want to ask, then don’t ask. You’ll find out eventually.
After arriving at the abandoned iron mine, the mountain was crowded with people searching for iron stones. Half a day had passed, and they had not found a single piece but had never thought of giving up. They were like crazy, searching with all their might.
The friends looked at each other and headed for a less crowded place. However, the mountain was quite large, but there were even more people. There was no place with fewer people. "Brother Rat, take a look first. If there are any good things, we'll come back at night. If not, we'll just leave." Lan Shiruo always felt that these people's behavior was very strange. This place might be a place of trouble.
The friend had no objection, so the fat rat tiptoed down to the ground. The ground was so hot that its fur stood on end.
The scrap metal mountain is covered with hard rocks, which are extremely hot, hotter than other places. Standing on it is like standing on a volcano that is about to erupt, and it burns your flesh.
The fat rat was too well-fed, and had grown a body of fat. Even generals and ministers with thicker fur could not stand the heat. It walked two steps on the ground with its nose raised, and quickly jumped into its owner's arms, "Chirp, chirp," "There is water, very deep down, hurry up, the rat is dying of heat."
Miaomiao slapped her fat butt and nodded to her friend.
The friends were happy and left in a good mood, preparing to go back to town to rest and take action at night.
The large group left without attracting any attention.
The town is very deserted now, as everyone has gone to the iron mine.
It was a rare moment of peace and quiet, so Lan Shiruo released the container and the little friends stayed inside to rest and chat.
As the sun sets, people come back one after another. After it gets completely dark, the town falls into silence again, and a large group appears quietly at the abandoned iron mine.
The temperature was still high, but better than during the day. The fat rat was reluctant to go down to the ground, and since it was not needed at the moment, no one teased it.
Guo Zi held the pangolin. This silly creature was so silly. Every day, he ate and pulled coal in the space, feeling very happy. He was not afraid of the heat outside. His skin was thick and tough, and this temperature could not penetrate his hard armor. He was also a heat-loving creature.
"Xiao Jia, I'm counting on you." Guo Zi was leaning on the pangolin's back. Only Guo Zi could withstand the lightning on the pangolin's body. The other little friends and the spirits kept their distance from him.
The little thing curled up into a ball, as if it hadn't woken up yet. It was still a little confused after hearing what its owner said. It finally realized what was happening and stepped down to the ground with its short legs. Without any warning, it started digging among its little friends, and dust flew up in an instant.
My friend who is now covered in dirt in a blink of an eye
Guo Zi scratched the back of his head and laughed awkwardly, "Well, Xiaojia is ignorant. I'll wash everyone's clothes. I'll wash them, hehe."
The friend rolled his eyes and didn't want to talk.
The pangolin is a bit stupid, but it is really good at digging holes. In just a few minutes, it dug dozens of meters. The hole is not small and can fit an adult.
The main team didn't go in, so they stayed outside. After half an hour, the pangolin came out, holding a small brown-red ore in its claws. The others didn't recognize it, but Duan Jianghe's eyes suddenly lit up, "If I'm not mistaken, it should be rare earth."
Abacus vs. Calculation
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