53: Innate Mining Sacred Body

When Lu Yang arrived at the No. 1 small Iron Mine collection point, the clanging sounds of mining were still coming.

Hearing this, Lu Yang's expression darkened.

Didn't they say it was all dug up?

Why is there still sound in the mine?

Seeing this, Wang Hu, the leader of the Train Police's small team, immediately understood and stepped forward to explain, "Master Yang, I've checked. All the proper mining points inside have been dug clean. A total of 5808 units of tier 1 iron ore, 42 units of tier 2 iron ore, 1 unit of tier 3 iron ore, and 2 units of tier 2 bloodstone were dug out."

"I originally wanted them to rest after finishing their work, but the leading Kobold, who called himself Iron Hammer, a tier 3 miner, said that mining is the Kobold's best rest. Everyone has never had such a rich harvest as today, and they are very excited about digging, so they want to continue digging and simply can't stop."

"Seeing this, I couldn't persuade them any further."

"Oh, right, Master Yang, according to the statistics record on the personal terminal, that 1 unit of tier 3 iron ore and 2 units of tier 2 bloodstone were all dug out by that intelligent Kobold who called himself Iron Hammer. Besides that, he also dug out 18 units of tier 2 iron ore, which stunned everyone."

"I have to say, these Kobolds are truly excellent at mining."

As if sensing Lu Yang's arrival, Iron Hammer walked out of the mine and, without a word, knelt before Lu Yang, reporting, "Great King, thank you for your generous kindness in finding us such a rich mining point. The tribesmen are all very happy digging."

"Only... only..."

Iron Hammer stammered a bit.

Lu Yang asked, "Only what?"

Facing Lu Yang's question, Iron Hammer seemed to make up his mind, bracing himself and saying, "Only, Great King, we failed to control our pace and dug this mining point empty. It's all my fault for not managing the tribesmen well. Please punish me!"

Hearing this, Lu Yang: "???"

Digging fast, well, and a lot, and still getting punished?

Even Zhou Bapi wouldn't do something like that!

However, looking at Iron Hammer, he seemed to have committed some grave error, and not giving a punishment seemed inappropriate.

Thinking this, Lu Yang cleared his throat and said, "Ahem, since that's the case, I cannot let you off lightly."

Then, as Iron Hammer looked on nervously, Lu Yang continued, "I will punish you to continue digging for more treasures for me in the future. If anyone dares to disobey, I will not let him dig and make him watch from the side."

"Are you satisfied with this punishment?!"

Iron Hammer looked at Lu Yang in shock, not understanding whether the Great King's words were a punishment or a reward for the Kobold Tribe.

The Great King is too doting on his tribesmen!

It seems Old Tribal Chief was right; only by following the Great King will the Kobold Tribe have a glorious future.

Thinking this, Iron Hammer heavily kowtowed to Lu Yang, "As you command, Great King, my tribesmen and I will definitely mine well and not fail the King's grace."

"I will now have them continue to mine with twelve parts of their strength. No one is allowed to stop until he can no longer swing his golden pickaxe!"

After speaking, Iron Hammer stood up, preparing to return to the mine, but Lu Yang quickly stopped him.

"This mining point is already depleted, and the output is too low. Don't waste your energy."

"I will take you to a new, rich mining point. Once there, it won't be too late for you to continue exerting yourselves."

Hearing this, Iron Hammer's eyes lit up, and he showed a joyful expression, "Really? Thank you, Great King!"

"I will go gather the tribesmen now."

A moment later, looking at each excited Kobold boarding the Xinhuo Train, Lu Yang couldn't help but rub his forehead.

This Kobold Tribe is truly a natural-born mining physique, and their performance is delightful.

In that case, he would have to prepare more space and take all the Kobolds with him.

They are too damn capable!

— — — —

Over the next day or so.

With the Kobolds, this group of natural-born mining physiques, the Xinhuo Train was constantly mining.

Lu Yang observed that the Kobolds' special talent was only for minerals. If it was for activities like logging, they couldn't even hold an axe properly.

However, this did not affect Lu Yang's affection for the Kobold Tribe. He dug up nearly ten discovered mining points in one go, and Lu Yang once again arrived at the Ode Tribe.

During this time, those Kobolds, except for breaks during transfers, never stopped for a moment.

And they still seemed to be in high spirits.

Even their dull eyes seemed to have a bit more light.

Upon arriving at the Ode Tribe, Old Ode had already been waiting for a long time.

Looking at Lu Yang descending from the Xinhuo Train, Old Ode nervously asked, "Great New King, how did the young ones perform? Can they meet your requirements?"

Hearing this, Lu Yang walked over to Aud and patted Old Ode's shoulder, who was leaning on a cane, forcing himself to stand.

"The young ones performed exceptionally well, and I am very satisfied. I will keep my promise to take every Kobold young one currently in the canyon out and let them live on my Xinhuo Train."

Old Ode: "Xinhuo Train?!"

"Oh, does the Great King mean your mobile kingdom? Are you truly willing to take all the young ones into your mobile kingdom?"

Seeing that Lu Yang's expression was serious and not feigned.

Old Ode suddenly beamed with radiance, straightened his back, and even threw away the cane in his hand.

Standing upright, he looked like a tall golden sculpture, every hair robust and strong.

He said with full vigor, "Great New King, thank you for your generous help. Since that's the case, I no longer need to keep my frail body lingering in this enclosed land."

"Please bring all the young ones off the Xinhuo Train. I will personally bestow my final blessings upon them and hold a formal coronation ceremony for you in front of all the young ones."

"But before that, please come with me, Great King. I have some personal small treasures to give to you."

"Before the light of civilization of the Golden Kobold Tribe dissipated, I also had a mobile kingdom of my own. Many magical artifacts on it are no longer usable, but there are a few magical blueprints that I have never used, which should be helpful for the development of your kingdom."

After speaking, Aud stepped towards the large cave where the most Kobolds resided.

Lu Yang followed behind.

Looking at Aud walking in front, Lu Yang's heart was filled with contemplation.

Clearly, Old Ode had made two sets of preparations.

If he hadn't promised to take all the Kobolds out, he wouldn't have handed over all the Kobold Tribe's legacy to him.

And he would have lingered, waiting for the next visitor.

Using a portion of the legacy as leverage to have the next visitor take away some Kobolds.

It's just that he didn't know the value of this portion of the legacy. Could it be comparable to the golden pickaxe?

Could it be the other artifact of civilization that Old Ode once mentioned—the golden scales?!

Lu Yang thought with anticipation.

However, this was clearly Lu Yang overthinking.

If Old Ode truly had the golden scales, combined with the golden pickaxe, even if the Golden Kobold Tribe declined, he wouldn't have been trapped here.

A few minutes later, he saw the other part of the legacy that Old Ode spoke of.

It was a half-built vehicle, similar to a steel airship, somewhat like the front of a Xinhuo Train, but it was just a framework, lacking the most crucial power section.

The latter half had a large cultivation device, filled with umbrella-shaped mushrooms emitting a faint blue light.

The front half was separated by an iron door.

Aud opened the iron door, revealing the interior.

A large workbench, covered with tools, and a dark brown locked box next to it.

Plus a lounge chair.

Besides these, there was nothing else.