This Fire Crystal is truly domineering, countering both Aunt Han's Wood Attribute and Luo Hanshuang's Ice Attribute.

It even counters Qu Jianlei's Gold Attribute disguise.

Even more amusingly, it counters the Alloy Rope, causing the rope to break.

Luo Hanshuang wasn't surprised by Aunt Han's assessment; she clearly understood similar knowledge.

While traveling, she inspected the ropes, then sighed after a while, "A third of them can't be used anymore, what a pity."

She took out a sharp pair of pliers and cut the rope into sections, placing the usable and unusable parts into two separate bags.

"If we were outside, the Fire Crystal wouldn't have such a strong impact. It's probably also related to the restriction."

Qu Jianlei nodded secretly, the other's words verifying some of his suspicions.

Luo Hanshuang continued to work, connecting a few useful rope sections together, then took out a folding ruler.

She carefully measured out fifty meters, then cut the rope again, and meticulously coiled it up.

Having just finished, Qu Jianlei sighed, "There's a plant eighty meters ahead... such a pity."

"No problem," Luo Hanshuang replied casually, then stopped, took out another coil of rope, and skillfully tied a knot.

Qu Jianlei looked a bit surprised, "How many coils of rope did you bring?"

"Twenty coils," Luo Hanshuang replied bluntly, "They're just consumables, what about the 3D image?"

"Such dedication..." Qu Jianlei muttered quietly, even rope requires bringing twenty coils.

These Alloy Ropes might not be very expensive, but they definitely aren't cheap.

In the next moment, a 3D image projected out, targeting a Lingzhi plant.

"As expected, another unique plant of Mist Mansion," Luo Hanshuang's eyes lit up, "This one's nice too."

Then her hand shook, and she ended up pulling back... half a Lingzhi.

A roaring followed as a unicorn goat charged over, with arcs of electricity dancing on its horn.

"A-level?" Qu Jianlei swiftly took out the Anti-Mecha Sniper Rifle and fired three consecutive shots.

The goat heavily crashed onto the Bluestone road and bounced off to the side due to its speed.

Aunt Han was quick to react too, suddenly wielding a long hook which she threw towards the goat.

The goat had too much momentum, her preparation was hasty, and she was unexpectedly pulled a couple of steps.

Seeing this, Qu Jianlei quickly flickered over, firmly catching her. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Half of the goat's body fell to the ground, where in a flash of fire, it turned charred black.

The pulled back goat only had its front half left, Aunt Han turned and nodded to Qu Jianlei, "Thanks."

Qu Jianlei looked at the charred back half of the body, furrowing his brow, "The restriction here is powerful."

Even the Anti-Mecha Sniper Rifle barely broke its defense, with two shots hitting the same spot to deliver lethal damage.

Yet, the restriction on this ground instantly charred half of the goat's body.

Aunt Han didn't mind this, smiling as she looked at the half-goat, "Luckily, the Thunder Ram Horn stayed intact."

Qu Jianlei raised an eyebrow, "Thunder Ram Horn is valuable?"

"Priceless," Aunt Han answered without hesitation, "Electromagnetic Awakeners would spend fortunes to buy them."

"But it's only A-level," Qu Jianlei shrugged indifferently, "How's the meat of this creature?"

"The meat is very tender," Luo Hanshuang, just finishing collecting the Lingzhi, looked pained, "It chewed half of my spirit plant."

"This horn easily compensates for that," Aunt Han replied cheerfully, "It can be made into an Electromagnetic Attribute exclusive weapon!"

"Made into a weapon?" Qu Jianlei asked, astonished; he thought the Thunder Ram Horn was used for accelerating cultivation.

Suddenly, he recalled his promise to Jamaari on Garbage Star to research Attribute Weapons.

Little did he know, the Empire already had significant research on Attribute Weapons.

"Very rare," Aunt Han pocketed the Thunder Ram, "Thunder Rams are rare, hunting them is quite challenging, let's talk as we walk..."

During their journey, she explained the Thunder Ram's origin.

This mutant beast only appears in Mist Mansion; when it was first discovered, several Supremes conducted exploitative development.

Thunder Rams were originally C-level mutant beasts, occasionally appearing as B-level.

Due to the tender meat and the high damage their electromagnetic attacks cause to Awakeners, the Supremes hunted them extensively.

Back then, Thunder Rams weren't numerous, almost being completely exterminated; now in Mist Mansion, they're barely seen.

Managing to hunt an A-level Thunder Ram this time was indeed a fortuitous surprise.

Thunder Ram Horns have long been discovered to serve as weapons for Electromagnetic Awakeners.

As their numbers dwindled, Thunder Ram Horns became increasingly sought-after; few awakened to Electromagnetic Attributes, but Thunder Rams were even rarer.

Since Thunder Rams can't be artificially bred, the Empire has protective regulations for this species.

However, these animals are quite aggressive, and their electromagnetic attacks are unfriendly, so killing them in retaliation isn't a serious offense.

This time they managed to kill a Thunder Ram, which was indeed quite lucky.

Perhaps it was the Bluestone road's protection, or maybe the Thunder Ram couldn't bear to destroy the Lingzhi, it didn't unleash electromagnetic attacks.

And very fortunately, Qu Jianlei wasn't just a Divine Shooter, he also carried with him an Anti-Mecha Sniper Rifle.

Otherwise, the three C-level and Awakened with cultivation suppressed to the C-level, combined, aren't its match.

Aunt Han couldn't help but sigh after explaining, "Hiring you was the right decision this time!"

Qu Jianlei's mouth twitched slightly, "Actually, if we hadn't discovered the plant, it wouldn't have attracted its attack."

Aunt Han happily stated, "Anyway, it's all thanks to you. The profits from the Thunder Ram Horn will be shared with you half."

But I want it all, Qu Jianlei stroked his chin, pondering how to speak up.

B-level electromagnetic attribute cultivation resources don't really interest him, but exclusive weapons are different.

Back then, the snake-shaped dagger he crafted for Bentley only slightly increased electromagnetic output, and it could withstand a B-level attack at the C-level.

Obtaining this Thunder Ram Horn, he's confident he could challenge the Supreme.

After walking for a few more minutes, he spoke up, "How much can this A-level Thunder Ram Horn be sold for?"

"It's hard to say," Aunt Han replied casually, "Mainly it can be exchanged for some uncommon resources, which money can't buy."

"However, the family might likely keep it as part of the family legacy."

She never even considered giving the Thunder Ram Horn to the other party.

——Even if your contribution is great, it's ultimately Luo Hanshuang who brought you into the Mist Mansion, without the young miss, you wouldn't have gotten in.

Moreover, Ran Bingluan is a Gold Attribute Awakened; if it were Electromagnetic Attribute, a high-price transfer would be more negotiable, but you're not.

Prior in the cave, Aunt Han agreeing to the other party taking those alien energy liquids was already a gesture to consider the big picture.

Qu Jianlei puckered his lips, then you didn't say how much you'd give me.

But the next moment, he raised an eyebrow, "Water Attribute ore, a hundred and thirty meters away..."

At these words, Luo Hanshuang's eyes lit up, and she jumped up instantly, "Let's go for it!"

She awakened with the Ice Attribute, Water Attribute would suit her well. Even if she can't use it now, she certainly could at the A-level.

Qu Jianlei's mouth twitched slightly, wanting to say you should reward me a bit, right?

However, seeing the delighted Xiao Bai delving out two bundles of ropes, for a moment, he couldn't quite open his mouth.

Forget it, better to stick to one's principles.

Making this decision wasn't easy. At that moment, he finally understood why some couldn't resist greed and resort to killing for treasure.

The bad start must be prevented. Once the greed in one's heart can't be controlled, it's easy to sink deeper into a path of depravity.

Once the decision was made, he no longer tangled over it and immediately released a three-dimensional projection.

This time, Luo Hanshuang was much more attentive, taking her time studying the three-dimensional projection.

"Brother Ran, your brain-computer interface system is really good, but... could it be a bit clearer?"

Qu Jianlei helplessly spread his hands, "That's already the limit; my perception range is limited."

"This bush is a bit in the way," Luo Hanshuang hesitated for a moment but decisively took action.

This time, it took three tries for her to retrieve the Water Attribute ore.

The first attempt broke the bush, the second was influenced by a weak wind, and the third was successful.

For this, Luo Hanshuang wasted two bundles of ropes, but seeing the human-head-sized black ore, her heart was full of joy.

"Worth it, bringing so many ropes was just so they could be used up. Aunt Han, isn't this crystal a bit impure?"

"Be content," Aunt Han replied casually, then glanced at Qu Jianlei, feeling a hint of concern.

The yield grows more, but... will it trigger the other's greed?

She didn't believe the Thunder Ram Horn would cause an issue, but such a large crystal really might pose a risk.

"Keep moving," Qu Jianlei didn't bother with the two of them and continued ahead.

Aunt Han and Luo Hanshuang followed behind. She wanted to hint at the young miss but feared being sensed by the other party.

In the ensuing time, they proceeded while collecting various "opportunities."

Finally, five hours later, Qu Jianlei discovered a Gold Crystal, roughly the size of two fists.

Luo Hanshuang brought the Gold Crystal back, looking at the white stone, she didn't get a chance to speak before Aunt Han did.

"Little Ran, you keep this Gold Crystal, let's count it as a little bit of hardship fee."

Just a "little bit" of hardship fee means that once they safely exit the Mist Mansion, the Luo Family still has intentions.

Luo Hanshuang was taken aback, then nodded, "Right, it's just suitable for Brother Ran to use."

Qu Jianlei waved with a smile, "Forget it, I'm not going to wrest things from a child."

Sorting their belongings, everyone continued onward, Aunt Han wore a calm expression but birthed another doubt inside.

If the other party truly harbors greed, it'd be logical to accept the Gold Crystal first to mollify the other two, right?

To actually refuse the Gold Crystal; could it be that there are truly people with such high moral integrity?

To be honest, Aunt Han genuinely didn't believe such a person existed.

Moreover, Ran Bingluan previously took that white liquid directly and bluntly, almost bordering on domineering.

So, this person isn't devoid of desire.

What, then, prompted him to let go?

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