Beast Tamer: I'm invincible because I can see the evolution path!

Chapter 33 Forbidden Lands and New Minerals

Geology and minerals?

Upon hearing the keywords, Qiao Bai instinctively perked up her ears. Huang Zhou's voice gradually lowered, and she heard nothing more.

Qiao Bai couldn't help but ponder this very familiar-sounding word.

This world, inhabited by extraordinary creatures, is more than twice the size of Earth. Apart from 70% being ocean, the land area has also increased dramatically.

Humans built cities and civilizations in places that were fully explorable and relatively safe, but the land they occupied was ultimately limited.

Every country and every city has "forbidden places" that have not been fully explored.

Powerful or weak wild supernatural creatures, all kinds of herbs, minerals... but more often than not, there are dangers and the law of the jungle everywhere.

Unruly supernatural creatures rule the wilderness, fighting each other in a bloody and violent manner.

It is also full of opportunities and resources.

Every beast tamer, regardless of level, will have a need for the Forbidden Land.

Around the forbidden land, ordinary people and beast tamers have established special trade districts, exploration teams, exchange markets, and so on.

Therefore, even though forbidden lands are full of dangers, they still become the second industry chain of every city.

Despite Jinyang City being the provincial capital, NY City, which belongs to the same province as Jinyang City, has developed so rapidly that it is in no way inferior to Jinyang City, which has a top university. This is because the forbidden area is within the jurisdiction of NY City.

Although only 35% of the forbidden area in NY City has been explored and developed, the resources in the developed area include the Flame Fruit, which is a favorite of fire-attribute pets, can purify flames, and is indispensable for the evolution of certain pets. Therefore, there is never a shortage of beast tamers coming and going.

The annual income is also quite considerable.

Geological resources, also known as underground mineral veins, are a special type of resource, which are further divided into active and inactive mineral veins.

"Living mine" refers to a mineable vein from which specific ore with particular properties can be extracted; "dead mine" refers to a mine that cannot be extracted and contains a large amount of energy with particular properties flowing underground.

Minerals discovered in forbidden areas, whether active or inactive, are highly sought after by countless beast tamers.

Active mines yield a large amount of fixed resources. While specific attribute ores may not contain as much or as pure energy as energy stones of the same attribute, and their effects are not as good, they are plentiful, cheap, and filling! (crossed out)

That's basically the gist of it.

The reason why dead mines cannot be mined is that the energy is not concentrated enough to condense into a physical form. However, training and cultivating with pets of the corresponding attributes inside can achieve twice the result with half the effort. If you are lucky, you can also dig out herbs nurtured by specific attributes within the mine area.

Because of the value of those special-grade herbs, some dead mines are more popular than living mines.

Qiao Bai heard Huang Zhou say that this was... a forbidden area in NY City, where a new mine had been discovered?

About half an hour later, Huang Zhou hung up the phone and walked towards Qiao Bai with an apologetic look on his face: "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting here, but I really had no choice but to deal with it!"

"Uncle Huang is the president of the Beast Taming Alliance in NY City, so it's normal for him to be busy." Qiao Bai shook his head and said without any concern, "Today, because of my matter, I've actually taken up your time, Uncle Huang."

Seeing that Qiao Bai seemed completely unconcerned, Huang Zhou's impression of Qiao Bai improved even more.

Originally, Huang Zhou was kind to Qiao Bai because of the evolution of the honey bug. In addition, Zhou Xinran's great gratitude to Qiao Bai made Huang Zhou see Qiao Bai's potential value and he was willing to spend more time and effort to deal with Qiao Bai, which could be regarded as a potential investment in Qiao Bai.

Qiao Bai's measured and unhurried, humble attitude made Huang Zhou even more satisfied with him.

Considering Qiao Bai's age and contributions, Huang Zhou became increasingly convinced that Qiao Bai was no ordinary person and that his rise to prominence was only a matter of time. Establishing a friendly relationship with Qiao Bai as soon as possible was a very wise choice.

As Huang Zhou led Qiao Bai toward the printing equipment room next door, he chatted with Qiao Bai.

With both sides willing to maintain their relationship, the two, despite their significant age difference, chatted amiably. Seeing that the time was right, Qiao Bai asked with a gentle smile and a hint of curiosity, "Uncle Huang, when you were on the phone just now, I heard you say... minerals, is it that a new mineral deposit has been discovered in a forbidden area of ​​NY City?"

Qiao Bai paused, glanced at Huang Zhou's expression, and seeing that he wasn't angry, continued, "Can I say this? I just happened to overhear it and I'm a little curious."

Huangzhou was indeed not alive.

He answered the phone in front of Qiao Bai, so it's normal that Qiao Bai overheard a few words by accident. Plus, with the allure of the mine... even the adults on the other end of the phone couldn't resist. He wouldn't be so strict as to expect Qiao Bai to be indifferent to it.

"Yes, a mineral deposit," Huang Zhou said slowly. "Just a week ago, we discovered a mineral deposit containing a large amount of fire-attribute energy within the forbidden area of ​​NY City."

"This is undoubtedly a huge resource for NY City and Beast Tamers."

Qiao Bai wholeheartedly agreed with this statement; mineral deposits do indeed possess an irresistible attraction for beast tamers.

He couldn't help but ask, "Is it a living mine or a dead mine?"

"It's not certain yet. According to preliminary exploration, the mineral deposits contain abundant energy, but whether it's possible to mine ore requires further exploration and research." Huang Zhou shook his head and continued, "That's why it's not open to the public for the time being. The level of danger is unknown, and we need to have an exploration team confirm it."

Qiao Bai nodded.

Can understand.

The discovery of mineral deposits is a cause for celebration, but further investigation is needed to determine the specifics of the deposits and their risk levels.

However... this is a fire-attribute ore, and it's hard for Qiao Bai not to be tempted after hearing about it!

Especially assuming this mine is a dead mine, it is like a shining beacon in the darkness for Qiao Bai.

The essence of fire he was struggling with, and some special herbs from the fire-attribute dead mine, could help fire-attribute pets improve their control over fire. Some pets with high inspiration values ​​could even directly master the essence of fire.

Just imagine, after Little Crow evolves into a three-legged golden crow, its inspiration level must be quite high!

Qiao Bai had previously considered trying his luck by finding a dead mine with fire attributes.

However, the three existing fire-attribute dead mines in the country have all existed for more than fifty years since they were developed, and the fire-attribute beast tamers who come and go have long since scraped the land.

He wanted to go in and find usable herbs.

The odds of winning the lottery are probably higher than this.

But now a brand new, undeveloped and unexplored mineral deposit has been discovered in NY City, and it is of the fire element.

How could Qiao Bai not be tempted?

It's not like he quit drugs in his past life!

Even if this isn't a dead mine, but a living one... Qiao Bai thought of Qi Yue's little fire fox, which would be a very good opportunity for the little fire fox as well.

Although the amount of fire-attribute energy in the air after solidification in living mines is not as much as in dead mines, it is still more suitable for fire-attribute pets to train than in ordinary environments, allowing the little fire fox to stay in the mine environment for ten days to half a month...

Once it comes out, it should be able to evolve!

With that thought in mind, Qiao Bai made up his mind. He looked at Huang Zhou, who was already starting to print identity cards for him, and said, "Uncle Huang... if you're looking for people to go into the mines for exploration, could you include me?"

Upon hearing this, Huang Zhou paused for a moment, and the only sound left in the room was the "click-clack" of the printer.

Clearly, Huang Zhou hadn't expected Qiao Bai to make such a...dangerous suggestion.

"The mines aren't exactly fun places, and your pet isn't fire-type, is it?" Huang Zhou neither refused nor agreed.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Bai felt there was hope, provided he had a reason that could convince Huang Zhou.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and Qiao Bai quickly came up with a statement that aligned with Huangzhou's interests and his own identity.

He smiled slightly.

Qi Yue and Lin Weiwei weren't there, otherwise they would have recognized it immediately—that smile, that's the smile! Qiao Bai used that smile to fool them!

Now, Qiao Bai is about to unleash a new trick of deception!

"President Huang," Qiao Bai switched back to his more formal address, "would you be interested in hearing about my recent research?"

(End of this chapter)