Traveler Zerg World

Chapter 457 The City of Gold 9

Lin Zhi, Yan Jun, and Zhang Ying had been adventuring in the Zerg world for quite some time, their journey filled with surprises and challenges. One day, they heard about a mysterious place—the City of Gold—said to harbor rich gold mines. Filled with excitement and anticipation, the three embarked on their journey to the City of Gold.

Along the way, the bizarre sights of the insectoid world dazzled them. Giant trees towered into the clouds, seemingly touching the sky; strange creatures darted through the grass, emitting eerie sounds. However, they were not deterred by these difficulties, and with their rich experience and unwavering will, they steadily advanced.

Finally, they arrived at the City of Gold. The city looked ancient and mysterious, its walls constructed of a metallic stone that shimmered and reflected a dazzling light in the sun. Two burly insectoid guards stood at the city gate, sharp weapons in hand, watching each person entering with vigilance.

Lin Zhi stepped forward politely and asked, "Brothers, we've heard there's a gold mine here. Is that true?" The guards looked them over, and one of them replied in a deep voice, "The gold mine is indeed real, but it's not so easy to find. If you want to explore, you'd better be careful."

The three thanked the guards and entered the City of Gold. The city was bustling with activity, its streets lined with all sorts of strange goods: glittering gems, uniquely shaped weapons, and herbs emitting exotic fragrances. Lin Zhi and his companions inquired about the gold mine, but the answers were mostly vague, only stating that it seemed to be hidden in some secret corner of the city.

Just as they were at their wits' end, they suddenly heard a commotion. It turned out that the Zerg brothers, Wang Jun and Wang Kai, were arguing with a group of people. Wang Jun, his face flushed, shouted, "Don't even think about hoarding the gold mine! We discovered it first!" The other side replied disdainfully, "You? Don't you know your own limitations?"

The three from Linzhi rushed forward to inquire about the situation, and Wang Jun angrily recounted what had happened. It turned out that Wang Jun and Wang Kai, while exploring outside the city, had accidentally discovered a place that appeared to be a gold mine. Excited, they immediately returned to the city to gather people to mine it. However, they hadn't expected to attract the covetous eyes of this group of greedy people, who wanted to forcibly seize their discovery.

Lin Zhi frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "This arguing isn't going to work. Why don't we join forces, find the gold mine together, and then divide it fairly?" Yan Jun and Zhang Ying nodded in agreement. Wang Jun and Wang Kai exchanged a glance, finding Lin Zhi's suggestion feasible. So, they temporarily put aside their dispute and began discussing a plan to find the gold mine.

After some discussion, they decided to split into several groups to conduct a thorough search of the area surrounding Jinzhi City. Lin Zhi, Yan Jun, and Wang Jun formed one group; Zhang Ying, Wang Kai, and the four insectoid siblings Li Yi, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li formed another group; while Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan stayed in the city to collect relevant clues.

The Linzhi group was the first to set off, heading out of the city along a winding path. Along the way, they carefully observed the surrounding terrain, not overlooking any possible hiding places for gold. Suddenly, Li shouted excitedly, "Look everyone, those rocks over there seem a little different!" The group rushed over and discovered that the rocks had faint golden veins on their surfaces, making them look highly suspicious.

Wang Jun eagerly picked up his tools and began digging. Soon, a fist-sized piece of golden ore was unearthed. The crowd cheered; it was undoubtedly an exciting discovery. They continued digging deeper and unearthed several more, even larger pieces of ore.

Meanwhile, Zhang Ying's group also made a discovery. They found a hidden underground cave in a dense forest. Inside, a faint golden light filled the air, and the walls were inlaid with many glittering gold nuggets. Overjoyed, the group immediately began collecting these precious minerals.

It was evening when the two groups returned to the city with their bountiful harvest. Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan also brought good news: they had learned some clues about the gold mine from an old miner in the city, clues that would greatly help in pinpointing its exact location.

The group sat together, excitedly discussing their next steps. Lin Zhi said, "We've found some traces of the gold mine, but we still need to determine its extent. Tomorrow we'll continue our split-up operations and expand the search area." Everyone nodded in agreement.

The next day, before dawn, the group set off again. This time, the search area was much wider; they traversed almost every corner surrounding the City of Gold. After a full day's effort, they finally determined the approximate distribution of the gold mine.

However, just as they were preparing to begin large-scale mining, trouble struck. A group of unidentified Zerg forces suddenly appeared, claiming the gold mine as theirs and demanding that everyone leave immediately.

Lin Zhi stepped forward and said loudly, "This gold mine was discovered by us together. What right do you have to drive us away?" The other leader sneered, "Based on our strength. If you know what's good for you, take your things and leave now, or don't blame us for being impolite."

The atmosphere instantly became tense, and a conflict seemed inevitable. Yan Jun gripped his weapon tightly, his eyes resolute, and said, "We will not give up easily. This gold mine represents so much of our hard work."

Just as the two sides were deadlocked, Zhang Ying suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He whispered a few words to Lin Zhi, and then Lin Zhi said loudly, "We can cooperate with you to mine gold, and the profits can be distributed according to a certain ratio. This will benefit everyone, so why resort to violence?"

After listening, the other leader pondered for a moment and said, "Let me think about it." After some bargaining, the two sides finally reached a cooperation agreement.

In the days that followed, everyone worked together to mine the gold. They had a clear division of labor: some were responsible for digging, some for transportation, and some for refining. With everyone's joint efforts, gold was continuously extracted.

As the gold mines were exploited, the City of Gold prospered. Lin Zhi and his people used the gold to build stronger city walls and improve the living conditions of the residents. They themselves also gained a great deal from this adventure, acquiring not only wealth but also precious friendships.

In this fantastical and adventurous insect world, their story has become a legend, inspiring more people to bravely pursue their dreams and explore the unknown world.

Years later, as time passed, when Linzhi and his companions recalled their journey through the Zerg world in search of gold, their hearts were still filled with emotion. It was an incredibly exciting journey in their lives, leaving behind countless unforgettable memories. And the City of Gold, because of their discovery, became a dazzling jewel in the Zerg world, forever shining brightly.

Gazing at the marked gold mining area in the distance, a surge of excitement welled up within them. This city was a crucial stronghold they had established in the Zerg world, and now, the imminent commencement of gold mining meant they would usher in new opportunities for development.

Yan Jun walked up to Lin Zhi, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Lin Zhi, this is a big deal for us, we must do it well."

Lin Zhi nodded, her gaze firm, and said, "Yes, I can't wait to see that rich gold mine."

Below them, the Zerg brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai were leading a group of Zerg laborers in making final preparations. Wang Jun shouted, "Listen up, everyone! When we start digging, you all need to be serious. Anyone who slacks off won't be so lenient!"

Wang Kai added, "That's right, we'll all benefit from this gold mine!"

Not far away, the four insectoid siblings, Li Yi, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li, were chattering excitedly. Li Yi said, "I heard the gold is really beautiful. I wonder how much we can dig up."

Li Ming looked on with anticipation: "The more we dig, the better, so we can live a good life!"

Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan were also standing nearby. Hua Yuan said with a smile, "It feels like we're about to get a lot of wealth."

Zhang Yuan nodded in agreement: "Yes, just thinking about it makes me happy."

With a command given, the mining operation officially began. The Zerg laborers wielded their tools, digging furiously into the ground. Dust billowed, and shouts of labor echoed throughout the air.

Lin Zhi and Yan Jun were supervising from the side. Lin Zhi noticed that one of the laborers didn't seem to be working hard enough, so he went over and said sternly, "You, work harder, or you won't get your wages."

The old worker nodded quickly and sped up his work.

Wang Jun and Wang Kai moved between different areas, checking the progress. Wang Jun noticed that the excavation was progressing slowly in one spot and shouted, "Hey, what's going on over there? Hurry up!"

The Zerg leader in charge quickly responded, "Okay, Brother Wang, we'll speed things up right away."

During the excavation, a sudden cheer erupted. It turned out that one of the workers had struck a sizable gold nugget. Li excitedly ran over, his eyes lighting up as he gazed at the glittering gold: "Wow, such a huge piece!"

Everyone gathered around, their faces beaming with joy. Li Ming said, "Looks like we're in luck; we've dug up something good right from the start."

As the excavation progressed, more and more gold deposits were discovered. The entire gold mining area was bustling with activity.

However, just as everyone was immersed in joy, the ground suddenly began to shake violently. The Zerg were thrown into panic and fled in all directions.

Lin Zhi shouted loudly, "Everyone, don't panic, stay calm!"

Yan Jun also shouted, "Find a safe place to hide!"

It turned out that a powerful insectoid monster had appeared nearby. Sensing the commotion, it came to investigate. This monster was enormous, covered in hard scales, and its eyes gleamed with a fierce light.

Wang Jun and Wang Kai exchanged a glance, drew their weapons, and prepared to fight. Wang Jun shouted, "Wang Kai, let's attack together and drive it away!"

Wang Kai nodded, and the two charged at the monster. The monster opened its gaping maw and spewed out a stream of flames, attacking Wang Jun and Wang Kai. Wang Jun nimbly dodged to the side, while Wang Kai seized the opportunity to attack from the side, slashing at the monster's scales with his sword.

Other insectoid creatures joined the battle, some hurling stones, others shooting arrows. Li, dodging the monster's attacks, shouted, "Don't be afraid, everyone! Let's defeat it together!"

Linzhi and Yan Jun weren't idle either; they were directing the Zerg and adjusting their tactics. Linzhi shouted, "Archers, concentrate your fire on its eyes!"

Yan Jun added: "Those who fight in close combat should be careful to dodge its attacks and find the right opportunity to counterattack!"

After a fierce battle, the Zerg gradually figured out the monster's weakness. Wang Jun seized the opportunity and stabbed the monster in the eye with his sword. The monster let out a scream and struggled frantically.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wang Kai jumped onto the monster's back and forcefully chopped off a scale. The other insectoids also rushed forward to attack, and eventually, the monster could not withstand the attack and collapsed to the ground.

After the battle, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at the exhausted but excited Zerg, Lin Zhi shouted, "Is everyone alright? Although we encountered danger this time, we successfully repelled the monsters. The gold mine is still there, let's get back to work!"

The Zerg rallied and threw themselves into the gold mining operation. As time went on, gold was continuously unearthed.

After several days and nights of hard work, the gold mine excavation in Jinzhi City has yielded fruitful results. Standing in front of the mountains of gold ore, Linzhi smiled with satisfaction.

Yan Jun walked over and said with a smile, "Linzhi, this is truly a bumper harvest."

Lin Zhi nodded: "Yes, with these gold mines, our Gold City can develop even faster."

The Zerg brothers, Wang Jun and Wang Kai, also came over. Wang Jun excitedly said, "Boss Lin, we dug out this gold mine. Aren't we amazing!"