117: Rolling buffet

Mo Yan looked down at Gun Gun, who was still sniffing the edge of the altar with his little nose, looking as if he wanted to chew it but didn't dare, and couldn't help but chuckle.

This little guy’s obsession with Ore was truly deep-seated.

He suddenly remembered that obsidian itself was also an Ore containing pure energy.

Since Gun Gun’s Iron Stomach talent could even digest Origin Qi stones and improve his defense, wouldn't this rare quality obsidian have an even better effect?

Thinking of this, Mo Yan’s mind stirred, and he took out several fist-sized pieces of obsidian from his talent space.

“Gun Gun, come here.” Mo Yan waved at the little guy.

Hearing the call, Gun Gun scurried over on his short legs, his little head tilted up, curiously looking at the black stone in Mo Yan’s hand.

“So fragrant!” His little nose sniffed hard, catching an unusual and delicious scent.

Mo Yan squatted down, handed the obsidian to Gun Gun, and said with a smile, “Little glutton, stop thinking about chewing on the altar. That thing is precious.”

“These pieces of obsidian are for you to eat.”

As soon as Gun Gun heard it was for him, his eyes instantly lit up. He grabbed one piece of obsidian, opened his small mouth, and bit down with a crunch.

A crisp cracking sound echoed. The hard obsidian was easily bitten through under Gun Gun’s teeth, as if it were a cookie.

The little guy ate with relish, his cheeks puffed out, and a look of satisfaction on his face.

Crunch, crunch…

Mo Yan watched him wolfing down the food, a smile in his eyes.

“Hint: Your hero unit, Gun Gun, has consumed rare obsidian. The Iron Stomach talent has been triggered, and physical defense has permanently increased by 0.5 points!”

The smile on Mo Yan’s face instantly froze, and his pupils contracted sharply.

Immediately after, an incredibly bright light burst forth from his eyes!

“It increased physical defense by 0.5 points?!”

One must know that previously, when Gun Gun consumed an Origin Qi stone, it only increased his defense by 0.5 points!

This rare quality obsidian actually provided the exact same defense bonus as an Origin Qi stone!

“This…” Mo Yan looked at Gun Gun, who had picked up a second piece of obsidian and started chewing on it, his heart surging.

obsidian, he didn’t just have a few pieces now, but an entire large obsidian vein!

If all this obsidian could provide Gun Gun with such a considerable increase in defense…

Mo Yan’s gaze instantly became incredibly fervent, as if he had already seen Gun Gun’s future invincible figure as an Incarnation of an impregnable fortress.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart.

“This is simply a super tonic tailor-made for Gun Gun!”

Mo Yan’s thoughts raced.

“It’s still unknown if this altar can connect directly back to Ice Source when we return in five days.”

“If it can’t, or if the cost of re-anchoring the coordinates is too high, then wouldn’t that mean there’s no chance of coming back to this Volcanic Region?”

The more Mo Yan thought about it, the more he felt that he had to maximize the current benefits.

“The best way is to directly let Gun Gun roam freely in that obsidian vein!”

“Let him eat to his heart’s content, as much as he can!”

“And our people, with Gun Gun as a powerful bodyguard, can also safely carry out large-scale Ore mining operations there.”

“On one hand, Gun Gun’s strength will rapidly increase, and on the other hand, our territory’s resources will be enriched. This is simply killing two birds with one stone!”

This plan was simply perfect!

Of course, safety was the primary consideration.

There were many exotic beasts in the Volcanic Region. Although the elite Pyro-rock Beetles and Molten Stone Men had been cleared out, no one could guarantee that there weren’t stronger presences deeper within.

“We must send enough troops and establish a stable stronghold in the mining area.”

Mo Yan made up his mind, looking at Gun Gun, who was happily chewing on the third piece of obsidian, with a gentle smile on his face.

“Gun Gun, do you want to have endless black stones to eat every day from now on?”

Upon hearing this, Gun Gun paused his chewing, lifted his small face covered in black stone dust, his eyes wide and round.

“Really?!”

He nodded his little head vigorously, his eyes full of longing.

“Then you might have to stay in a new place for a while from now on. There are many, many of these stones there.”

As soon as Gun Gun heard about endless stones to eat, he didn't care where it was. He waved his little paw and declared heroically, “Gun Gun will go! Gun Gun isn't afraid!”

Seeing the little guy like this, Mo Yan felt a great sense of relief.

He stood up, his gaze once again falling upon the slowly rotating dark blue teleportation vortex.

“The Volcanic Area needs to be re-planned.”

Mo Yan’s gaze turned to Bai Lingyue, and he said in a deep voice, “Spiritual Moon, how is Gun Gun’s Origin Qi recovery?”

Bai Lingyue stopped studying the altar and came to Gun Gun’s side.

Gun Gun was happily chewing on the last small piece of obsidian. Sensing Bai Lingyue approaching, he merely looked up and let out a “gurgle” before burying his head back in his hard work.

Bai Lingyue stretched out her hand, a wisp of ice-blue light swirling around her fingertips, and touched Gun Gun’s forehead.

Gun Gun comfortably narrowed his eyes, and his chewing movements slowed down.

A moment later, Bai Lingyue withdrew her finger and said to Mo Yan, “My lord, Gun Gun’s Origin Qi has fully recovered.”

She paused, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: “Not only that, but the energy within his body is more condensed than before, and his defense has also significantly improved.”

“Your subordinate speculates that it is mainly because Gun Gun Cultivates the Evergreen Glazed Body, so he possesses super vitality and super regeneration ability.”

Since Gun Gun had recovered, Mo Yan’s plan could be smoothly implemented.

“Spiritual Moon, immediately take an elite squad through the teleportation altar to the obsidian vein to garrison and establish a stable outpost.”

“Later, Manager Lu will gather a group of territory residents, preparing to go to the Volcanic Area for Ore mining.”

“You will take Gun Gun, along with these residents, over there.”

Mo Yan then instructed Bai Lingyue: “You, yourself, will temporarily remain in the Volcanic Area to oversee things and continue researching the altar.”

“Firstly, to supervise the progress of Ore mining and ensure everything proceeds smoothly.”

“Secondly, the environment there is complex, and the exotic beasts are unknown. With you there, if any sudden situations arise, you can provide timely support and response.”

“Here at the territory, we have the teleportation altar, so we can exchange messages and deploy personnel at any time.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Lingyue’s lips curved into a faint smile, with a hint of deeper meaning: “Is my lord sending your subordinate to the frontier, to guard a region alone?”

“However, being able to share my lord’s worries and also witness the wonders of the volcano is not bad. Your subordinate will manage everything there perfectly, my lord can rest assured.”

Mo Yan said lightly, “I’m leaving that place to you. Safety is paramount.”

“If there is any crisis that is difficult to handle, immediately send an alert through the altar, and I will bring people over at the first opportunity.”

“Once the situation in the Volcanic Area has basically stabilized, we will continue our deeper exploration tomorrow morning.”

“That area is still very large; it’s certainly not as simple as just one obsidian vein.”

“Yes, my lord.” Bai Lingyue shed her playful expression and responded solemnly.

After speaking, she picked up Gun Gun, her figure blurred, and she swiftly and decisively deployed troops and arranged all matters for garrisoning and mining in the Volcanic Area.