Chapter 138: Chapter 115: Geomagnetic Stone; The Unscientific Inner Mountain Phenonon
It was too early to think about my siblings’ marriages, but what my father said did make sense.
A wife, whether good or bad, affects three generations, so it’s not a decision to be taken lightly.
Back in the kitchen, Cheng Zongyang handed the used dishes to his aunt, who was cleaning. He then went to the storeroom, organized so of his weapons, and slung a basket over his back, preparing to enter the Inner Mountain again.
This ti, he planned to bring out ten pairs of chicks.
He entered the Wilderness World from the sa place, the sa spot. First, he fard his daily fishing Points, gaining another 350.
Once that was done, Cheng Zongyang checked the task log. It was still a beast-gathering quest. He ignored it.
Inventory.
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[Fire Dragon Fruit]
Description: A common fruit.
Quantity: 5 kg
Points: 1
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[Wilderness Red Heart Fruit]
Description: A specialty fruit from the ruins of a Beastman Tribe in Totem Valley, located in the Wilderness World. It is both edible and dicinal, possessing potent blood-replenishing properties.
Quantity: 1 kg
Points: 5
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[Geomagnetic Stone]
Description: A special ore from Death Valley in the Wilderness World. Within a 100-ter radius, it affects the internal magnetic fields of nearby creatures, causing confusion, dizziness, nausea, Illusions, etc.
Quantity: 1
Points: 100
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As he looked over the new items that had spawned today, Cheng Zongyang’s gaze suddenly locked onto the second one.
’The ruins of a Beastman Tribe?’ Cheng Zongyang’s eyes glead.
’So this world isn’t devoid of intelligent life?’
But the cabin offered no reply, remaining perfectly still and silent.
’Totem Valley, Death Valley.’ Cheng Zongyang quickly grabbed a book from beside the counter and used a homade charcoal pencil to jot down the two new locations.
Looking at the seven place nas now listed, Cheng Zongyang felt a growing anticipation for the day he could completely unveil the map of this world.
But he was short on Points now, so expanding the map was impossible.
He would have to wait until things stabilized in the County Town and he could start his business.
’But how do I use this Geomagnetic Stone?’ Cheng Zongyang wondered.
If he placed it within his territory, he’d be the first to suffer its effects, let alone anyone else.
But he didn’t dwell on it. It was rare for such good items to appear, so he bought all three.
Points -106.
On the counter, Cheng Zongyang placed the five kilograms of Fire Dragon Fruit in a corner, piling it with the other fruits.
He set the Wilderness Red Heart Fruit aside to study later.
As for the irregularly shaped, fist-sized ore, Cheng Zongyang picked it up and examined it. He discovered that most of its surface was covered in Stone Hide. The small exposed section revealed a multi-colored Crystal Stone, but not much of it was visible.
He felt nothing while holding it.
Without hesitation, he carried the ore out of the cabin.
Instantly, a wave of nausea washed over him, rising from his stomach. It was the sa feeling as getting carsick.
’The effect is this imdiate?’
Cheng Zongyang looked at the object in his hand and quickly gave it to Ma San. "Take this and place it a hundred ters outside the territory."
But Ma San was completely unaffected, showing no reaction whatsoever, which stunned Cheng Zongyang for a mont.
Upon hearing Cheng Zongyang’s order, Ma San imdiately ran up the slope.
Only when the stone was more than a hundred ters away did Cheng Zongyang feel the nauseating urge to vomit subside.
"Death Valley! No wonder it’s called that," Cheng Zongyang murmured. "Any creature that enters must et a terrible end inside."
When Ma San returned, Cheng Zongyang asked, "You didn’t feel anything when you were holding that ore?"
Ma San looked confused. "My lord, what are you referring to?"
The mont he heard that, Cheng Zongyang knew the Geomagnetic Stone couldn’t affect Ma San, a man who had been resurrected through unconventional ans.
"This thing has..." Cheng Zongyang explained the effects of the Geomagnetic Stone to Ma San, then added, "You should keep an eye on it. Figure out how we can use it for more than just Defense."
His first thought had been to place it at the Inner Mountain Pass.
But his family mbers might be affected if they weren’t careful. Not unless they could find a way of Shielding its effects.
"Yes, my lord. I will look into it," Ma San said, committing Cheng Zongyang’s instructions to mory.
"Alright, you can get back to your work. I have to go now."
"Yes, my lord."
Ma San went back to tilling the land. The farmland within the guardrail wasn’t large. After accounting for the pens for the pigs, chickens, and cattle, only about a single mu of land remained.
However, after cultivating the original mu of land, Ma San had expanded the area protected by the special guardrail. He had interspersed sections of ordinary wooden fencing, increasing the total enclosed area to four or five mu.
Ma San’s efficiency was impressive, which pleased Cheng Zongyang greatly and saved him a lot of ntal effort.
This made him feel the need for more helpers even more keenly. He could only hope for good news from Li Lu’s side.
With three more helpers, he could start putting more of his plans into motion.
Having finished his business for the day, Cheng Zongyang left the Wilderness World. Exploring it wasn’t urgent, and it couldn’t be rushed.
For the ti being, he needed to focus on exploring the Inner Mountain.
The visible dangers in the Inner Mountain ca from Fierce Beasts and Exotic Beasts; the invisible ones were venomous insects and poisonous snakes.
But the vast majority of villagers who died in the Inner Mountain were killed by these poisonous snakes and venomous insects. That was why everyone paled at the re ntion of the place.
His family all carried Purses filled with Seven Herbs Powder and sprinkled it around their dwelling. This repelled poisonous snakes and insects, allowing them to live safely at the Inner Mountain Pass, free from the approach of snakes, bugs, rats, or ants.
Now that they had a few Martial Artists, they weren’t afraid of dealing with ordinary beasts. Exotic Beasts, however, were another matter entirely.
He held a Firewood Knife in one hand and a two-ter-long bamboo pole in the other; the rest of his gear was in the Wilderness World.
Leaving trail markers as he went, he ventured deeper, planning to investigate the water source he had found before.
Nearly four hours later, he arrived at the water source he had previously located.
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