The group squeezed into the large cave, and was astonished to discover it wasn't a hidden chamber, but an expansive grotto heaven.

"Alien energy!" Aunt Han exclaimed first.

It wasn't that she was impatient, but the alien energy was so intense, even C-levels could sense it, not just B-levels.

The two B-level guardians also frowned, and the female B-level even suggested, "Should we test it first?"

For awakened ones, not all energy is beneficial, some can even be harmful – like radiation.

"No need," Qu Jianlei and Aunt Han both answered simultaneously, as they had already perceived this energy upon entering Mist Mansion.

At that time, Aunt Han couldn't distinguish it precisely, but with the current concentration, she could deeply feel the differences. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Recalling that Ran Bingluan had mentioned these energies aren't harmful to humans, just not very beneficial to awakened ones, she chose to believe him.

The two B-levels couldn't make a corresponding judgment, exchanged glances, and decided to follow the others in for a closer look.

Over these past days, they had grown accustomed to the others' knack for seeking opportunities, and were not interested in sharing; they just wanted to broaden their horizons.

However, behind the rock wall wasn't a hidden chamber but a cave, roughly five hundred square meters in size, clearly formed naturally.

The cave's floor and ceiling were uneven, as were the surrounding rock walls.

The crucial thing was that in the corner of the cave, a single stalactite hung down… it was the only one in the entire cave.

Below the stalactite was a protruding rock, aligning directly with the tip at the bottom end.

At the tip's end was a droplet of liquid the size of a soybean, hovering as though ready to fall, not entirely clear in appearance.

This was the spot where the unusual energy was most prominent.

"That is…" Aunt Han furrowed her brows, then looked at Qu Jianlei with confusion.

Qu Jianlei's brows were also slightly furrowed, as if he was in a daze.

Petis really wanted to step forward for a closer look, as she was only seeking a chance to spectate without any ulterior motives.

But seeing that everyone was holding back, she turned to look at Luo Hanshuang, "Leng Bingbing, is there a mutant beast guarding this too?"

I don't know, Luo Hanshuang pondered for a moment, then softly replied, "Don't move recklessly."

The two B-level guardians were much more sensible than students; they wouldn't move forward without permission.

Nevertheless, the two exchanged another glance: This time, the gold attribute B-level's reaction seemed a bit different?

Indeed, it was different. Qu Jianlei was now contemplating whether he should silence everyone.

He never would have dreamed of finding something possibly from the Divine Land's ancient myths… the legendary Stone Milk?

Alright, maybe it's a thousand-year-old, but that doesn't matter; he could confirm the energy contained within this liquid is extraordinarily high.

Before this, the seven opportunities he discovered weren't very significant to him.

It's not that he didn't want them, but those plants… he didn't have time to research them, not even a place to cultivate them.

Exotic Beast Egg? He wanted it too, but it wouldn't fit into a Storage Talisman; was he supposed to hold it in his hands all the time?

Anyway, this place had been discovered by the Imperial for over a century; plants similar to these should have been circulated by now.

He didn't consider himself a child of celestial destiny, thinking the plants he found were unique – being able to avoid scrutiny was already good enough.

So even if it was a bit begrudging, he thought half-selling, half-gifting it to Luo Hanshuang might not be bad, as Qu never considered himself stingy.

However, finding what seemed to be this millennium-old Stone Milk made him unable to stay calm.

Since the day he started cultivation, he was very sure he wasn't following a pure superpower path.

He believed he wasn't truly attributeless, but rather leaned towards the Divine Land's cultivation system – what people commonly referred to as cultivation.

Of course, whether this was true or not, he hadn't had the chance to verify it; it might just be an illusion.

But what he could assert was that the liquid on the stalactite had some differences compared to the needs of superpower warriors.

It couldn't provide much assistance to awakened ones – perhaps earth attribute or rock attribute might be more compatible?

And in contrast, he had a gut feeling that this substance was highly compatible with his own cultivation.

Upon entering the cave, Qu Jianlei immediately made a decision: I want to take this!

It wasn't just about taking it away, he also didn't want the news to spread.

So instinctively, he felt the urge to silence everyone: This location must not be leaked!

If he had known he would find such rewards, he wouldn't have agreed to let Petis's team join two days ago.

However, he didn't have foresight, and really thought the camaraderie among classmates should be cherished, which led to the current predicament.

Seeing him in a daze, the others didn't dare to react either, and could only wait quietly.

After a long while, Qu Jianlei let out a deep breath: I finally… couldn't live in the way I despise.

He then spoke in a deep tone, "This thing is related to a topic I'm researching."

"Research topic…" Petis had no idea that the trio had just been through a life-and-death experience, "Are you also a teacher?"

"Yes," Qu Jianlei nodded without hesitation, paused, and spoke again, "It's a confidential topic."

"Then you should put it away," Aunt Han firmly stated, then signaled to Luo Hanshuang: Don't be reckless!

She had some perception of danger and felt Ran Bingluan's reaction was very different, possibly even threatening to everyone.

Under such circumstances, she must decisively abandon it – he had already promised to sell off other opportunities.

"Ah, right," Luo Hanshuang also nodded, "Brother Ran, if you need it, just take it, no need to be polite."

Qu Jianlei raised his hand and performed a finger technique, giving himself a Golden Armor, then put armor on Luo Hanshuang.

"Let's go forward together and take a look... Be careful not to let the alien energy invade."

Didn't you say it was harmless? Aunt Han was stunned for a moment, then thought of a possibility: maybe the concentration is too high?

Anyhow, she heeded the advice, since the other party said so, she also put on the Wood Armor.

As for whether this would be a valuable treasure... anyone with a bit of experience could think of this possibility.

However, the probability is really not high, she could indeed feel that this kind of energy didn't quite align with her Inner Breath.

She was more inclined to believe, as Ran Bingluan said, this was something worth researching.

Seeing Aunt Han comply, Petis and the other two also donned armor and walked towards the stalactite together.

When they reached about five or six meters away, Qu Jianlei was the first to stop, and the others followed suit.

By this time, everyone could see clearly that the stone under the stalactite had been carved into the shape of a stone bowl.

In the stone bowl was a pale white liquid, looking slightly over one hundred milliliters.

"Stay here," Qu Jianlei instructed, then stepped forward and took out a shiny ceramic knife.

He used the tip of the knife to pick at the liquid, the liquid rolled off the tip and back into the stone bowl, without clinging to the blade at all.

Then he took out a ceramic bottle and a straw made of nanomaterials, and directly sucked the liquid from the stone bowl into the small bottle.

While he was operating, perhaps due to the influence of his breathing, a water drop gently fell from the stalactite.

Qu Jianlei put away the ceramic bottle, even wrapping up the straw, storing them into the Storage Talisman.

Just after he finished all this, the Big Head Butterfly started to buzz in his mind again.

"According to estimates, roughly one drop falls every year, so... there's a stock of over three thousand years here."

Qu Jianlei couldn't help but twitch his eye, "Are you sure there are three thousand years?"

"Just an estimation," the little lake responded softly, "with an error margin of... about twenty to thirty percent."

That's still pretty accurate! Qu Jianlei let out a long breath, then turned his head.

He spoke earnestly, "I hope that until we know this liquid is useless, everyone can keep it a secret... This is very important to me!"

"Of course, there's no problem," the first to respond was the Fire Attribute B-level, this man reacted really fast.

"Sure," the B-level female guard also expressed, "We weren't even here... should we help seal up the cave entrance for you?"

"Well..." Qu Jianlei contemplated for a moment, then nodded, "Alright, thank you."

Very tacitly, the six people said nothing more and quietly exited the cave.

The female guard used the technique "transform stone to mud" in reverse to smooth over the rock walls of the stone chamber cut by Qu Jianlei.

After exiting the cave, Aunt Han used the Vine Technique to tightly cover the cave entrance.

When Qu Jianlei took out the Flying Mecha, the B-level male guard spoke with a smile.

"How about sending us to the destination first? Your opportunity is really enviable, it's easy to feel unbalanced."

Qu Jianlei wasn't naive enough to believe the other party's words, was this a feeling of murderous intent?

But still, he didn't want to become the kind of person he hated.

Whether this is millennium Stone Milk or not is still uncertain, there's really no need for senseless killing.

So he nodded, "Alright, I think the time is about right, let's go together."

He climbed into the mecha cockpit, the other five clambered on and held tight, and the mecha ascended into the air once more.

This time, the five had no conversation while in the air — in fact, no one was a fool.

The B-level female guard silently looked at her partner: Did you notice anything unusual?

The male guard pressed his lips together and lowered his eyelids: If you want to die, don't drag me into it.

Such a secretive place, someone actually lived here, and it was something sealed up, can it be simple?

To say you're not tempted would be a lie, however, even if you want to covet it, you need the capability to do so.

Aunt Han also had a contemplative expression, it was unclear what she was pondering.

After flying for most of the day, seeing the sky grow dark, the B-level male guard finally spoke, "Shall we find a place to rest for a bit?"

Just as he finished speaking, the Space Mecha suddenly came to a halt, hovering motionlessly at the treetops.

The man's face showed little expression, but his heart rate slightly increased: Is this... about to fall out?

However, the next moment, a soft sound came from the front, and two Flying Mechas rose two kilometers ahead.

"Stop the mechas ahead, this is a military restricted area, descend slowly for inspection!"

Is there actually a military restricted area inside Mist Mansion? This was really unexpected.

Qu Jianlei was also a bit puzzled, clearly, it had begun to transition to the immortal style, so why are there still mechas?

Aunt Han coughed lightly, breaking the silence, "Let's undergo the inspection, we're approved to enter, there's nothing to fear."

(First update in February, seeking base monthly tickets.)