Chapter 79

As previously mentioned, what Liu Siyi inherited from the legendary mage was not everything, but only a part. Therefore, he knew about the crystal dragons and that they could form resource crystals on their own, but he did not know that absorbing energy from the crystals was also a method of cultivation for them, in addition to fighting monsters and leveling up.

In many urban novels today, what do antique dealers like most? They like those who have learned a bit of knowledge, who are half-understanding but pretend to be knowledgeable. These people think they understand everything and see everything as genuine, making them more susceptible to being deceived.

Although what Liu Siyi inherited was all real, it was precisely because of many things he did not understand that Pipp would not and could not explain them clearly to him, leading to the current situation.

The laws of each world are not entirely the same, and the laws of the Heroes of Might and Magic world are naturally so.

Crystal mines exist only under the laws that permit them. Regardless of the reason for their existence, one point is clear: existence is truth.

Whether it is a crystal mine or any other mineral deposit, in this world, they are infinite and protected by the laws.

Taking the crystal mine as an example, it is a permanently existing deposit. Under the influence of the laws, after the crystal ore is mined, it immediately absorbs magical elements from the surroundings and transforms back into crystal ore. The crystal ore can only convert three units of crystal in a day, but the purification magic array can only operate once a day and can only convert one unit of crystal at a time. The remaining two units of crystal ore, even if mined, are useless, but not mining them is a waste, at most increasing the size of the crystal vein.

The resources of a single crystal mine cannot meet the needs of seven crystal dragons. Therefore, the earliest appearing Pipp, the purple crystal dragon, not only lived longer but also consumed the most crystal ore, gaining the most energy, thus becoming the largest and strongest. Other crystal dragons, due to being born later, received fewer resources and, without enough crystal ore to consume, developed more slowly.

Some say that even without consuming crystal ore, crystal dragons can still enhance their strength by forming crystals on their own or by killing monsters to level up. This is not true for crystal dragons. They can strengthen their power, but to level up or advance to a hero, they must consume a sufficient amount of crystal ore or natural crystals, not the crystals they form on their own. These two may seem similar and can be used to build various structures, but their effects on crystal dragons are entirely different.

This can be considered a restriction on crystal dragons. Otherwise, if they could hide in some place for a few thousand or ten thousand years and then come out, wouldn't they all become crystal dragon heroes or deities? How would others play then?

This is the restriction the laws place on crystal dragons. Besides the crystal dragons themselves, perhaps only deities know this. At least in this world, apart from the crystal dragons themselves, almost no one else knows this information.

The crystal mine produces three units of crystal ore, mainly concentrated in three areas, each dominated by an elite. Other crystal dragons can only search for scattered ore within the entire crystal mine. If they are unsatisfied, crystal dragons can choose to leave and find other crystal mines. Many animals in nature are like this; when a population reaches a certain size, they split due to food and territory issues, and crystal dragons are no different.

Therefore, what Liu Siyi said earlier, that crystal dragons could get more crystals by being more diligent, is not true. But the crystal dragons could not say anything and had to accept it.

However, when Liu Siyi mentioned the subsequent conditions, the elites were indifferent. One unit of crystal ore per day was much better than the reward, but almost all the ordinary crystal dragons were tempted. They traversed the crystal mine every day, hoping to obtain enough crystal ore, but the scraps were not enough. Their diligence kept the crystal mine clean and undisturbed by other creatures, but the reward was minimal.

The crystal dragons were discussing this issue. The three elites would definitely not leave and did not want the other crystal dragons to leave, but the four ordinary crystal dragons, not getting enough resources, naturally wanted to leave.

This created a conflict.

Problems can be solved, but talking is easier than doing. At first, Liu Siyi thought his words had an effect, but as the argument between the elites and the ordinary crystal dragons escalated, Liu Siyi realized that there might be other issues involved.

But, who understands dragon language here besides the crystal dragons?

As the argument escalated, it naturally turned into a fight. The three elite crystal dragons glared fiercely, immediately making the four ordinary crystal dragons tremble, but the defiance in their eyes was evident.

What is really going on? Liu Siyi was increasingly confused and could only watch helplessly.

"Lord Lewis, we have come to an agreement," Pipp-Cristo said after subduing the four ordinary crystal dragons.

"Oh? I wonder if Lord Pipp is willing to work for me?" Liu Siyi still believed that the reward he offered was better than the crystal dragons staying in the crystal mine.

"I..." Pipp was about to give his conclusion but suddenly felt the ground shaking and turned to look in the direction of the tremor.

Liu Siyi, however, already knew who was coming. Silver Hammer had already reported back after the recruitment of the Flame Lions.

"Lord Pipp, the ones coming are our orc troops. They are here to take over the crystal mine according to the initial plan, but it seems we won't need them now," Liu Siyi said.

This time, the entire army was mobilized to clear the surrounding wild monsters as quickly as possible and control all resources. The resources mentioned here are not just lumber mills and crystal mines but also include sweet fruit trees, dragon blood trees, and other resources. Therefore, the newly recruited troops, along with the minotaurs and diamond men Liu Siyi brought, formed a grand spectacle.

As the troops approached, the crystal dragons could see their composition. The three elites were not particularly affected, but the four ordinary crystal dragons looked at each other with joy and determination, as if they had made a decision. Although Liu Siyi did not know how he could tell, he was also puzzled why the crystal dragons were not more cautious upon seeing their own forces.

Leading the troops was the newly submissive Cyclops Els, and the twenty-four Cyclops, each nearly ten meters tall, had a significant intimidating presence. At least the three elite crystal dragons showed a hint of seriousness when they saw them.

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