While Jiang Bai and Mandrill were exploring the underground of the Strata Rock Abyss, Kong Ye, who returned to Liyue, received a commission from the Adventurers Association.
Listening to this request, Paimon tilted his head and said, "Assign us to investigate under the giant layered rock abyss?"
Sister Lan, who is in charge of the Liyue Adventurers Association, nodded, "Yes. This commission requires two people."
"Why?" Paimon asked confused.
"Here, you two can take a moment to talk."
Under Paimon's confused gaze, Sister Lan led the two of them to a deserted corner.
Sister Lan lowered her voice and waved for them to come over.
Paimon swallowed, feeling like he was about to hear some big secret.
"To be honest, the Strata Abyss has been closed for some time, and people have been urging the entrance to the abyss to be reopened. However, due to the special situation below and the imminent crisis, the investigation activities on the surface cannot be carried out on a large scale, otherwise It will cause panic among the masses, so our Adventurers Association can only issue a commission and entrust two heroes to investigate."
"It's better to just talk about this kind of thing. Why do we have to tell it secretly?" Paimon, who thought he would hear some big secret, was disappointed.
Sister Lan was a little embarrassed, "Liyue people have always been reserved, and the person who issued the commission to us also said it tactfully, and the General Affairs Department apparently prohibits anyone from entering the bottom of the abyss.
"So, even if you want to ask for help, there are many things that are not convenient to disclose in public."
"So, let us go in quietly, right?" Pamon felt that he had understood the meaning.
"Yes and no. The entrance to the abyss is sealed. If you don't unlock the formation, you can't get in."
"Then how can we sneak in?" Paimon was confused.
Sora understood.
The Strata Rock Abyss was an important matter. The person who issued the commission wanted to solve the troubles below the abyss and reopen the abyss, but did not want to take responsibility, so he turned around and sent a commission to the Adventurers Association, asking them to use the adventurer's name Entering the abyss as a private person.
In this way, if it causes greater trouble, the responsibility lies with the Adventurers Association and the adventurers who took over the mission.
When he thought of this, Kong held his forehead helplessly.
There are so many twists and turns.
"The people above have also asked two heroes to do it. Even if nothing is found in the investigation, it will be fine. The General Affairs Department has also arranged for people to assist."
To be honest, Kong had just returned from Inazuma and wanted to see his friends. He didn't really want to accept the commission so soon and take risks. However, if the commission fee was considerable, it was not impossible to accept it now.
Seeing Kong still didn't say anything, Sister Lan increased her chips.
"Don't worry, you will definitely be satisfied with the commission fee for this investigation. If the trouble below the giant abyss can be solved, there will be a big thank you. Moreover, Qixing has agreed on a special permission for the two of you. If any measures can be taken to alleviate the giant abyss, In accordance with Yuan's safety policy, all financial and treasures found underground will belong to the discoverers!"
"Thank you very much! Treasure!" Paimon's eyes turned into the shape of Mora, and he couldn't wait to say: "No problem, we'll take it! Tell us about the specific situation of the Great Abyss!"
"Well, you go to the Strata Rock Abyss to find Zhiqiong, and she will tell you."
"Zhiqiong?"
"He is an adventurer who works in the General Affairs Department and is very familiar with the Strata Abyss."
"Okay, we'll go there."
The stratified abyss is divided into above-ground mining areas and underground mining areas.
Due to underground anomalies, only above-ground mining areas can still be mined. However, after thousands of years of mining, the mineral resources in above-ground mining areas are also decreasing year by year. Nowadays, it is difficult to dig precious minerals on the ground. Therefore, the entire above-ground mining area Very deserted.
Kong and Paimon came to the office of Strata Abyss and found the person in charge of the General Affairs Department.
After a conversation that could only be understood but not expressed, Kong successfully found the Zhiqiong.
This is an adventurer who is not much different from the public impression. He is wearing an adventurer's green clothes and carrying a large package. He looks ordinary.
"Ah, you are finally here!" Seeing them, Zhiqiong waved to them.
"You know us?" Pamon asked confused.
"Of course! I have heard of your various deeds, whether it was in Mondstadt, Snow Mountain or suppressing the demon god in the Jade Pavilion... you are the heroes of Liyue!"
This adventurer named Zhiqiong is very familiar with these adventure stories. It is obvious that he is an adventurer who loves adventure very much.
"No...it's not that exaggerated." Paimon felt a little embarrassed by her praise.
"Anyway, welcome to the Strata Abyss Exploration Team."
"Is there anyone else?"
"Of course, if we want to investigate the anomalies in the Juyuan, the strength of just a few of us will not be enough."
Zhi Qiongcong introduced them to their companions, namely the scholar from Xumi, the security technician from the General Affairs Department, and the bard from Mondstadt.
"How can we get under the abyss?"
"This seal is the Seven Star Formation under the Seven Stars. It relies on the Panjian in the mountain rock to provide energy and maintain stability. You only need to destroy those keyboards to open the formation."
"Is it okay to destroy these?"
Zhiqiong shook his head, "In recent years, many strange polymers have grown in the bedrock of the abyss. The properties of these polymers are similar to those under the ground. They can also absorb the energy of the surrounding rock elements and continuously weaken the seal. Even if If we don't open the seal, the seal won't last long..."
"What is [that thing] under the ground you are talking about?" Sora asked.
"According to the records, that thing is a huge blue crystal stone with a very strange power. It's hard to describe exactly. You'll know it when you see it. Our main investigation target this time is also that thing."
"Blue crystal..."
Sora immediately thought of the Cold Sky Nail in the Snow Mountain, which was also blue.
Could it be something similar to Snow Mountain’s Cold Sky Nail?
After spending a lot of effort to open the seal, and taking the lumen stone catalyst that they must carry when entering the underground, several people came to the underground mine.
The lumen stone catalyst is quite bright. In this dark underground environment, it is like a large flashlight, allowing people to see things around them clearly.
"What is that glowing thing?" Paimon pointed to a blue crystal floating not far away.
"We named this [Lumen Crystal]. They should be fragments of that thing underground and migrated here along the veins of the rock."
Zhiqiong gave his own opinion.
She felt that this blue crystal was similar to the thing underground.
Jinwu denied her conjecture, "No, according to our analysis, from the composition point of view, they are still local minerals of the stratified rock abyss, but they were affected by external forces and reconstructed into this strange crystal."
(End of chapter)
