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Chapter 269 - 269: Alchemy Death Cannon, Treasure Key
Chapter 269 - 269: Alchemy Death Cannon, Treasure Key
Chapter 269: Alchemy Death Cannon, Treasure Key
Fragments, Gloria (2)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
He took out a beautifully crafted parchment and held it with both hands, presenting it.
“Lord, this is a five-star blueprint for a building. Please take a look.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Chen’s interest was piqued, and he slightly raised his staff.
The parchment floated up and drifted in front of him.
[Building Blueprint: Alchemy Death Cannon]
[Level]: Five Stars
[Effect]: Can launch alchemical shells, inflicting massive explosive damage to enemies.
[Required Resources for Construction]: 30,000 units of iron, 10,000 units of crystal, 10,000 units of mithril, 10,000 units of gold.
[Occupied Area]: 30x30x75
[Attack Range]: 100-5000 meters
[Explosion Range]: Radius of 75-100 meters
Well, that’s quite something.
Compared to the Elemental Arrow Tower, which was also a five-star building, it was no less impressive. It even excelled in attack and damage range.
“Hmm, not bad,” Ji Chen said lightly, placing the blueprint in his bag and then back into his backpack. “Is there anything else?”
Ernesto’s expression gradually froze.
He instantly understood that Ji Chen wanted more.
In his heart, he cursed the greedy fellow. Wasn’t a five-star blueprint enough?
But after all, his life was in someone else’s hands, so he had to force a smile.
“Ahem, of course, there’s more.”
Ernesto turned around, trembling hands unlocking the first row on the right with a key.
He took out a gigantic golden crystal, the size of a human head.
“Ahem, this is an energy gem produced in the Dosantos Mines of the Western Continent. An ordinary energy gem the size of half a fist can provide energy consumption for a gnome merchant ship for several months. This exceptionally large energy gem can even match the value of several ordinary cargo-laden merchant ships as an energy hub for an alchemical workshop.” Ji Chen raised an eyebrow in slight surprise, taking the energy gem as well.
Sensing the immense energy within it, he nodded in satisfaction.
“Not bad.”
He put it into his bag, then looked back at Ernesto, his message clear: What else?
Seeing this, the greedy gnome couldn’t help but feel angry.
Was it fair to bully a gnome like this?
A five-star building blueprint and a massive energy gem weren’t enough to satisfy this old man’s appetite!
He was greedier than the gnome himself!
Finally, Ernesto couldn’t help but speak out, “Lord, I believe these two items are enough to compensate for your loss. You see…”
“Do you really think my reputation is only worth these two measly items?”
Gnomish mother fucker!
How can you call it junk when you’re so earnestly tucking it away like this?
Even though Ernesto had done it countless times before, it couldn’t help but silently curse Ji Chen’s shamelessness and thick skin.
“Of course not, I’m willing to compensate you with more. Please, don’t be angry.”
Ernesto turned away with a mournful expression and directly opened the remaining two cabinets in crate number seven, taking out the last two items.
One was the recruitment core for the Tyrant Azure Dragon, and the other was a metal fragment that seemed unremarkable.
This aroused Ji Chen’s curiosity. Among the other three items – the five-star building blueprint, the energy gem, and the Tier Five military recruitment core all of which were highly valuable, what made this fragment deserving of a place alongside them in crate number seven?
[Gloria Elf Treasury Key Fragment]
[Level]: Special
[Description]: Collect seven key fragments to form a complete key that can open the doors of the Gloria Elf Treasury.
The Gloria Elf Treasury key fragments?
He was utterly perplexed.
Perhaps seeing Ji Chen’s confusion, the greedy gnome merchant seemed resigned, gritting his teeth.
“Lord, if you’re willing to stop after talcing these four items, I’ll tell you about this key fragment!”
Ji Chen squinted his eyes, contemplating.
He spoke slowly, “Alright, as long as you provide me with this information, I, under the name of Gaspar Nunez, guarantee that I will cease my demands.” Hearing this, Ernesto’s heart filled with joy. Strong individuals cared greatly about their reputations. If he guaranteed it in his own name, it should be genuine.
He nodded vigorously, trying to access his memories as he said, “I acquired this key fragment when I was traveling as a merchant in the Northern Continent. I unknowingly purchased it from a destitute human noble’s son. That gambling-addicted human noble sold it to me for a mere five gold coins, unaware that he was selling the qualification to enter an elf treasury!
According to ancient texts, Gloria was an ancient elf city, one of the three major cities of the ancient elves during the era of intertribal competition tens of thousands of years ago. It can be considered one of the origins of the present-day elf race.
But this ancient elf city has long since declined due to wars and other reasons, fading into the mists of time, leaving no trace. Even the current elf race might not be able to find it.
As one of the three major cities, even though it’s lost, it still contains some ancient alchemical techniques, rare elven treasures, and immovable strategic facilities from ancient times,” Ernesto said, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes. “Moreover, according to records, Gloria still has an extremely well-preserved elven treasury, containing countless strategic resources. It’s rumored that whoever obtains the strategic resources inside this treasury can create an empire out of thin air, armed with millions of soldiers, and dominate the continent.
Therefore, possessing a key fragment like this is equivalent to having the qualification to enter the treasury, and its value is immeasurable.” Is there really such a thing?
The ability to arm millions of soldiers and even establish an empire? How terrifying must the quantity of resources inside that treasury be?
As he pondered, Ji Chen’s thoughts began to wander.
But he quickly snapped back to reality.
“If what you’re saying is true, why don’t you go open it yourself?”
At these words, Ernesto looked embarrassed and stammered, “Since this elven city has been lost, no one knows where it is. Even the descendants of the ancient elves, the current elven race, can’t find it, let alone other races.
Moreover, opening the treasury requires seven key fragments. One of them is in my possession, two are known to be in the hands of the elves, one is with the dwarves, and one sank into the Western Central Ocean decades ago.
As for the remaining two fragments, there’s still no information about them. They’re probably buried in some corner of this world.
And if the elven race found out that I had one of the key fragments, they would send armies to hunt me down,” Ernesto said hesitantly, feeling much relieved.
Although he felt a bit reluctant, he had finally parted with the hot potato.
Upon hearing this, Ji Chen’s expression darkened. Wouldn’t the elves come after him too if they found out?
But then he realized that he currently looked like an old man named Gaspar Nunez. What did that have to do with him, Ji Chen?
No problem, but for the sake of keeping the information confidential and ensuring one hundred percent security, he would have to deal with the individuals who knew about this information…
Ernesto looked at Ji Chen, who had no expression on his face, and cautiously asked, “Lord, I’ve told you everything I know. Can we go now?”
Ji Chen smiled faintly. “Of course, I am a man of my word. If I say I’ll let you go, then you’re free to leave.”
“Thankyou, sir!”
“Anyone who’s still alive, return to your positions, power up the energy engines to the maximum, and leave at full speed!”
The gnomish merchant ship once again emitted wisps of white smoke and sped away as if it wanted to install two more propellers.
Ji Chen remained in place, watching the gnomish merchant ship grow smaller and smaller as it sailed away. A cold smile crossed his lips..