Chapter 1785: Chapter 59: Plague Temple (5)
Zhang Xiaoman felt as if he had already guessed the truth. He couldn’t believe that such a large Plague Temple was really so poor. If there was something hidden inside, it must be under the small pond in the garden.
However, he did not set off immediately. The situation below the pond was still unknown, and he had to make thorough preparations.
Glancing down at the small black mirror in his hand, Zhang Xiaoman couldn’t help but recall its previous owner, Lan Gu.
Although this Clan Leader of the Lan Family was a shrewd strategist, he indeed had been a great help to Zhang Xiaoman, and his personal strength had reached the peak of the Control Level, just a step away from truly becoming Transcendent.
It was unexpected that such a formidable person would end up like this, dying inexplicably at the hands of the person he trusted the most.
All that happened inside the relic today was undoubtedly a severe blow to the Lan Family. If the people outside the Lan Family found out, it might spark a new war between the Lan Family and the Rothschild family.
Zhang Xiaoman had no intention of concealing the events; he planned to tell the truth once he got out. Whether the Lan Family would go to war with the Rothschild was none of his concern since his dealings with the Lan Family were complete. Upon leaving, he would relinquish the title of Honorary Elder, something he had planned from the outset.
He tinkered with the damaged Stellar Treasure Mirror. This item had become completely useless, as a full-force strike from the Array at the Temple’s perimeter had shattered its surface and damaged its internal structure, rendering it no longer effective for defense.
Yet this did not mean the Treasure Mirror had become entirely worthless. Although it couldn’t be used now, its intrinsic value remained. After all, it was crafted from fourth-level materials and still held some monetary worth. Alman probably threw it away in a fit of anger.
Staring at the small black mirror, Zhang Xiaoman pondered a moment before deciding to hand it over to the Lan Family once he left. It would be the last thing he did for them.
He no longer owed anything to the Lan Family. Inside the relic, he not only helped several times, but he also repaid his debts and even orchestrated the near annihilation of the murderer of the Lan Family members. On every level, he was ready to leave with a clear conscience.
"Right, there’s still a considerable amount of resources left in the Olharast Vein. Maybe I should take a look..."
Zhang Xiaoman suddenly recalled the Lan Family’s collection base within the Plague Relics and instantly activated Unlimited Teleportation to reach the target area.
"Hmm... The Olharast Rock mined by the Lan Family is still here. The Rothschild family hasn’t had a chance to clear it, and over seventy percent of the vein’s remaining ore hasn’t been mined. These resources shouldn’t go to waste. Perhaps I can find a way to collect and utilize them."
As he extended his Divine Thought to scan the area, Zhang Xiaoman discovered many useful items here, with almost all the Olharast Rock Mines present, benefiting him greatly. The mines at Dragon Sleep Mountain were already half-excavated. Discovering a new vein added more depth to the organization.
"Hmm? There are still some survivors here?"
Surprised during his scan with Divine Thought, Zhang Xiaoman detected signs of life amid the ruins. Upon careful verification, he confirmed they were members of the Lan Family’s collection team. Unexpectedly, a few had survived the recent battle, suggesting their luck hadn’t run out.
Onolato and his companions had been trapped here for over 72 hours. If the ecological maintenance system in the resting area hadn’t barely functioned, they would’ve succumbed to the environmental pressure like other Lan Family members days ago.
However, the current situation wasn’t much better. Waiting for death was most agonizing, especially in an utter land like this, where crying for help would be in vain. It was a scenario of almost certain death.
In the prior battle, it was likely that all Lan Family members had perished. Within this harsh environment, ordinary collection team members couldn’t leave their hiding places to reach the relic’s entrance, nor could they expect rescue to arrive, leaving them only to await their end.
"Why don’t we give it a shot... and see if we can make it out..."
Onolato leaned against the corner of the wall, looking pale as he gazed at his remaining five companions.
Although he said these words, his Physical Strength was nearly at its limit. The life support supply in the resting area was limited, and the previous battle had depleted many resources. It was already their limit keeping them alive this long.
Upon hearing his words, the others in the room could only weakly twitch their lips, lacking even the strength to voice their opinions. The atmosphere in the room had fallen into the utmost silence, as everyone’s Status had reached its limit. They couldn’t even muster the strength to speak another word.
