Farming Games are All About Grinding-Chapter 592 - 579: The Treasure Layer! Mining Increased by 2 Levels!
Holding the ice sword, Han Qiwu found it increasingly pleasing to the eye and tried a flashy sword spin like on TV.
Ahem.
"The way they spin their swords looks so cool, mine looks more like a sword-spin roll…" Han Qiwu sighed helplessly, clutching the ice sword as he went off to vent his frustrations on the Iridium Gold Crab.
After sticking it out in the mines for another two hours, Han Qiwu felt a bit tired. Seeing the stairs within reach, he decided to aim for breaking his record and then leave.
Time to head home and see the wife!
[You've reached the 108th level of the Endless Mine]
As his vision cleared, Han Qiwu immediately sensed something was off. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
Where are the monsters?
Looking around, the mine was filled with resources—no mining points, just visible, glimmering ores. Gold ores, Iridium ores, Rubies, Emeralds scattered everywhere.
[Congratulations, you've discovered a rare treasure-rich layer. Enjoy it to the fullest! You'll be auto-transported to the next floor in three minutes.]
"Lucky day!" Han Qiwu nodded with satisfaction.
Only thing is, the time's a bit short—three hours would've been perfect.
Thoughts flashing in his mind, Han Qiwu quickly summoned his two pets and gave instructions: "Pick the Iridium ores and Gold ores. Whoever gathers the most gets five Misty Fruits as a reward!"
As soon as they heard the reward, Little Lei's eyes lit up instantly, flapping its wings as it darted toward the Iridium ores scattered on the ground.
As for Xiao Lai, the Misty Fruits seemed to awaken its potential. Han Qiwu finally witnessed what this little guy was capable of.
Xiao Lai lay on the ground, spitting sticky venom at nearby Iridium and Gold ores. Then, twisting its head, it manipulated the venom to gather the scattered Iridium ores with refined precision. After skillfully rotating them a few times, the ores flew directly to its side.
In less than a minute, more than 20 Iridium ores were already piled around it.
Busy collecting, Han Qiwu couldn't help but praise in astonishment, "Not bad, Xiao Lai! Full of potential! Gather some more, I'll reward you with one extra!"
Unhappy with this, Little Lei pursed its lips while clutching ores in its claws. Then, suddenly realizing something, it released surges of golden electricity throughout its body.
Under Little Lei's control, the electric currents transformed into hook-like shapes, continuously pulling nearby Iridium ores toward it.
With the three minutes about to run out, Han Qiwu quickly ran over to collect the harvest from his two pets.
After reaching the next floor, he directly took the cable car to leave the mines.
Let's check the loot: [Iridium Ore] ×464, [Gold Ore] ×542, and other gemstones reaching three-digit figures.
If only every day could have a treasure-rich layer like this!
Ripping open a scroll, he headed back home.
As soon as he landed, Tang Qingying noticed the smile on Han Qiwu's face. Walking over, she started massaging his shoulders while asking, "What's with the grin? Had a smooth day in the mines?"
"Sure did! With the help of our two little champs here, collected over 400 Iridium ores and 500 Gold ores." Han Qiwu said while taking out the Misty Fruits.
"That's amazing! They deserve some encouragement." Tang Qingying reached out to ruffle the heads of Little Lei and Xiao Lai, smiling.
Little Lei enjoyed the pat reluctantly while glancing around for Little Lei's presence. Meanwhile, Xiao Lai seemed to thoroughly enjoy the gesture, grinning foolishly ear-to-ear.
"Enough with the silly grin! You two will need to smelt these ores into metal ingots later. I'll check them tomorrow morning," Han Qiwu said with a smile, patting their heads.
The two pets instantly deflated.
Han Qiwu pulled Tang Qingying aside and said, "Oh, by the way, the ice sword unlocked today—it's super cool!"
Wielding the ice sword, Tang Qingying coincidentally wore a pale blue long dress. Ice crystals gently fell from the sword, landing on her fair ankles, creating an exceptionally exquisite scene.
Beautiful!
Han Qiwu swallowed hard in admiration, blurting out, "I'm off to take a shower!" and bolted to the bathroom.
Watching his retreating figure, Tang Qingying smirked smugly and tried a sword-spin roll like Han Qiwu's. Chuckling at its imperfection, she headed to the kitchen to cook noodles.
When Han Qiwu emerged from his shower, a steaming bowl of fresh meat noodles was already set on the table. The rich aroma made his stomach growl instantly.
Sitting at the table, Han Qiwu felt deeply touched. He walked over and hugged Tang Qingying tightly.
"Hold your gratitude—the meat sauce was sent over by Aunt Guo, and the noodles are store-bought. Technically, this bowl is simpler than instant ramen." Tang Qingying laughed openly.
Han Qiwu: "…I was wondering why your cooking skills suddenly skyrocketed!"
Nevertheless, letting her go, Han Qiwu grasped Tang Qingying's hand and remarked, "Doesn't matter. Having a wife cook for me makes it taste better!"
"Mm-hm! Now eat up." Tang Qingying nodded happily.
Once full, Tang Qingying pulled Han Qiwu to the courtyard, saying, "Today, I started testing yield gene adjustments. But once the yield changes, the genetic proportions vary significantly compared to before. So far, I've only stabilized a template with 10% survival rate and yields of 1,500–2,000 kilograms per acre. I haven't dared touch the taste genes yet—probably tastes awful."
"No worries. We've got plenty of money now. Feel free to lock in any template you find inspiring," Han Qiwu said boldly.
Tang Qingying nodded, "That's what I was thinking too. Plus, the planting skill isn't maxed yet. Since locking templates gives experience, I'll aim to fix as many templates as possible and level up faster."
"Exactly. Taste can wait—boosting yield is the top priority. Let me take a look too," Han Qiwu said as he crouched down to study alongside her.
Under the night sky, the two dove back into their research.
When they finally snapped out of their focus, it was already 11 PM.
Time for bed~
April 20th Journal
Clink-clink (sound of Gold Coins falling)
Income...6868 Gold Coins (Golden Koi)
Income...900 Gold Coins (Little Golden Koi)
Planting Experience +3415
Foraging Experience +0 (Max Level)
Fishing Experience +0 (Max Level)
Combat Experience +0 (Max Level)
Mining Experience +9874
Character Affection Changes:
None
Current Funds: 75,379 Gold Coins
Historical Income: 1,075,661 Gold Coins
[Congratulations, your Mining Skill has increased to Level 9]
[Mining Specialization +1]
[Your muscle recovery ability has improved]
[You've learned the crafting method for a Gemstone Replicator]
[Congratulations, your Mining Skill has increased to Level 10]
[Mining Specialization +1]
[Your strength has greatly increased]
[Mining Max Level Reward: You may choose one Primary Miner advancement path for career progression]
[Profession: Master Miner]
[Specialization—Miner's Technique: Reduces metal smelting time by 50%]
[Skill—Rapid Excavation (For one hour, mining consumes no stamina, and excavation speed greatly increases. Cooldown time: two hours)]
[Profession: Master Excavator]
[Specialization—Art of Digging: You can discover coal mines in underground tunnels]
[Skill—Dig Staircase (After striking the ground continuously over ten times, there's a chance to carve out a staircase from thin air)]
