While walking, Shi Jiu passed by a bulletin board. At this time, a circle of people had formed in front of the bulletin board.
"Each faction has begun recruiting people to go to Jianhun Cave again."
"Well, each faction wants to recruit a lot of people this year."
"We recruit a large number of people every year, but more people go and fewer come back alive."
"Who says it isn't? I heard that last year only 30% of the people recruited by the major factions were the usual number, and not even 10% came back alive."
"My neighbor's eldest son was recruited last year, but he never came back. He probably died inside." People in front of the notice were talking about it.
Hearing the discussion of the crowd on the side, Shi Jiu also walked in curiously.
Shi Jiu read the entire notice, which contained information about various sects recruiting people to go to Jianhun Cave to mine the Ming Yuan Stone, and the more people, the better.
At this time, someone next to me asked: "But why do each faction want to recruit more people this year?"
"That's because someone discovered a huge gathering area of Hades Stone in Jianhun Cave last year. Not only did it contain a large amount of Hades Stones, but it also occasionally produced crystals and meteorite copper." Someone explained.
Shi Jiu, who was still reading the notice, was stunned when he heard this.
"Is there meteorite copper in Jianhun Cave?"
Previously, Shi Jiu bought two ancient books about formations at a trade fair. When introducing the Big Dipper formation, it was mentioned that this formation requires the use of meteorite copper.
Shi Jiu was somewhat moved. Although he did not have the detailed layout of the Big Dipper Formation, if he could obtain one of the raw materials, he could prepare for the future.
Although he was interested, he didn't want to blindly apply for the job. He just heard that very few people could come back alive.
Next, Shi Jiu no longer paid attention to the announcement, but continued to relax for the day.
In the evening, after a day of relaxation, Shi Jiu felt refreshed both physically and mentally.
After returning to the room, he ordered the waiter to deliver dinner to the room.
After a while, the waiter brought dinner over, but when he was about to leave, Shi Jiu stopped him.
Then, the waiter asked: "Sir, do you have any other instructions?"
"It's nothing. I saw a notice on the street today, saying that I'm looking for someone to go to Jianhun Cave."
Hearing Shi Jiu's question, the waiter was slightly startled, "Sir, do you want to go to Jianhun Cave?"
"No, I just want to ask why many sects are looking for people to go there." With that said, Shi Jiu took out a lot of money and handed it to the waiter.
After receiving the money, the waiter immediately changed his expression, and then said enthusiastically: "It seems that the guest is not a local and does not know about the Jianhun Cave."
"The place where the Jianhun Cave is located was originally an ancient battlefield with a large number of corpses buried inside. But later someone discovered the Ming Yuan Stone inside, which immediately attracted a large number of people to dig, but soon It is occupied by various sects, especially Antian Pavilion and Cangtian Sword Sect."
"At the beginning, each sect dug by themselves, but soon something unexpected happened in the cave." The waiter paused, and then whispered: "While each sect was digging, a demonic wind suddenly appeared in the cave. After the demonic wind passed, those The people who were digging were either dead or crazy. At this point, various factions began to recruit people to dig."
"evil wind?"
"Yes, this demonic wind is very evil. I heard people say that the demonic wind is probably the souls of those who died in that ancient battlefield, punishing those who disturbed their sleep."
"Sir, I see that you are not an ordinary person. It is best not to go there, lest you lose your life in vain." After saying this, the waiter exited the room.
After listening to the waiter's narration, Shi Jiu sighed inwardly. As long as the benefits are big enough, no matter how big the risk, someone will do it.
On the morning of the next day, Shi Jiu came to a trading company, which was engaged in ore and Hades Core business. However, it had the support of the Iron Blood Gang, so it was also recruiting people to dig for the Hades Core in Jianhun Cave.
After a night of thinking, Shi Jiu decided to go to Jianhun Cave. He was obsessed with the Star Stone. In the recruitment information of each company, the conditions given by this company were acceptable to Shi Jiu. Although the price offered was not high, it was relatively free compared to other companies. There were basically no restrictions except that the excavated Ming Yuan Stones must be donated. Personal freedom.
After registration, the person in charge of the trading company briefly introduced the situation of Xiajianhun Cave, but also deliberately downplayed the dangers involved.
Jianhun Cave is located five hundred miles north of Tianyou City. The cave is rich in Ming Yuan Stone, but there is a demonic wind blowing in the cave all year round. Only during this time every year does the wind stop blowing, and people can go in and mine. The duration is about eight to ten days. , although it has been relatively stable these days, there are still occasional gusts of evil wind blowing out, and deaths occur due to these occasional evil winds.
On the third day, Shi Jiu gathered at the north gate of the city as agreed.
At this time, a large number of people have gathered here, and each team is lined up in order. The two teams at the front are the two strongest forces in Tianyou City, Antian Pavilion and Cangtian Sword Sect. At this time, their teams The largest number of people gathered there.
After a little observation, Shi Jiu came to the Iron-Blooded Gang's team. The Iron-Blooded Gang's team was still ahead, ranking fifth.
Half an hour later, after almost everyone had arrived, all the teams set off and headed towards Jianhun Cave.
In the evening, the team finally arrived in front of Jianhun Cave.
Although they were far apart, Shi Jiu could still hear the whistling wind in front of him.
At this time, there were whispers in the team in front.
"The wind in the cave hasn't stopped yet. It will probably take a few more days."
"We're going to camp here tonight."
"At least you won't die today. Alas, I don't know how many people will die after entering."
"Okay, stop complaining. Since you are here, who is not prepared?"
"Yes, I really hope the evil wind in this cave won't stop!"
Shi Jiu didn't pay attention to the whispers of others. He had his own plan. As long as he could get the star stone, he would come out immediately and would not stay in there for ten days.
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On the second day, the wind in the cave did not stop. It was not until noon on the third day that the wind in the cave finally stopped. Then each team entered the cave one by one under the leadership of the leader.
In order to prevent various factions from robbing each other, there has been an agreement with each other for a long time. Each team has its own fixed area. Among them, the areas of Antian Pavilion and Cangtian Sword Sect are the best and the largest.
The cave is very large, and although there are torches shining on it, the darkness in the distance is still deep.
Shi Jiu felt a chill. This chill did not come from the cold in the cave, but from other unknown factors.
"Could this chill come from the evil wind in the cave?" Shi Jiu looked at the places where the torch could shine. Apart from the excavation pits, there were scattered rocks and decayed bones around.
Not long after, Shi Jiu and the others arrived at the area of the Iron Blood Gang.
"That's it, let's start digging." The leading steward pointed to the large area in front, then sat in the newly set up tent and began to supervise.
After the steward spoke, others started digging with shovels and other tools.
Shi Jiu did not dig immediately and began to observe the area in front of him.
This area also has mines of various sizes, and even the stone walls are covered with traces of various excavations. However, there is a long canyon on the side of this area. Against the backdrop of darkness, it is extremely deep. Bottomed out.
"It seems that there is indeed no other exit in the cave. If you want to get out, you can only walk the way you came."
After roughly understanding the situation in the cave, Shi Jiu also started digging with a shovel, but his speed was much slower than others.
After a while, someone shouted: "I dug it."
Then, more digging sounds were heard.
At this time, the supervising steward shouted loudly: "Put all the excavated Ming Yuan stones into the basket in the middle. Come on, hurry up!"
Ten minutes later, Shi Jiu finally dug up the first piece of Ming Yuan Stone.
The moment he held the Ming Yuan Stone, Shi Jiu felt a ray of Ming Yuan contained within it. However, this ray of Ming Yuan was not only small in quantity, but also of mixed purity, and could not be compared with the Jing Yuan at all.
Shi Jiu estimated that the content of Hades in the Hades Stone was only one percent of that of ordinary crystals at most, or even worse. However, as long as you dig enough, you can also extract a considerable amount of Ming Yuan, which is one of the reasons why each faction recruits people to dig.
Shi Jiu did not hide it, but threw it into the basket aside. After all, the purpose of this trip was to catch copper.
