Chapter 459: The Key to the Starry Sky

Hearing Chao Yan's surprised voice, Lei Xiao and Hong Ye walked towards the place where the voice came from.

When he got closer, Lei Xiao noticed.

This place is located at the end of the ruins of the castle, and it has not been affected by the battle before. There is an imperceptible small gap between the crumbling gravel and broken bricks.

On the other hand, Bai Wei was lying on the ground, with her big fluffy white tail raised high and swinging back and forth regularly.

Accompanied by the twitching noise of her nose, it didn't take long for Bai Wei to pat the dust off her body and stand up from the ground.

It is not difficult to see from her starry expression that she has obviously gained something.

"My lord, here is a passage leading to the underground!"

Bai Wei bowed and saluted, and reported: "Besides, no one has set foot here for a long time."

"My lord, judging from the location, this place is located in the second half of the giant castle."

Knotweed nodded thoughtfully, and added: "It seems that the end of the underground passage is likely to be the castle's storage room or an underground warehouse."

"I didn't expect there to be unexpected discoveries."

Lei Xiao raised his eyebrows, smiled faintly at his subordinates, and said, "Then let me take a good look at what is still under the dusty ruins for a long time."

After speaking, under Lei Xiao's command, the subordinates quickly cleaned up the bricks and rubble around the gap, and a stairway leading to the underground was displayed in front of everyone.

Then, under the lead of two fifth-rank powerhouses, a group of people went straight into this hidden passage.

Accompanied by everyone's cautious footsteps, they went all the way down the slightly slippery bluestone steps.

Not long after, after passing through a huge stone gate, a group of people suddenly opened up.

What caught Lei Xiao's eyes was a colorful scene.

Gently smelling the damp and rustic musty smell in the room, Lei Xiao glanced over.

I saw a large number of metal weapon racks lined up in a space of about a hundred square meters.

Rows of battle axes or war hammers are neatly placed on each weapon rack, and the splendor in the room emanates from these weapons.

Judging from everything covered in dust in the room, it was true that no one had been here for a long time.

"It appears that the serendipity has turned into a serendipity."

Lei Xiao looked at the flickering splendor in the room, and nodded in amazement.

At first glance, although the weapons on the display rack are colorful, the display rack itself has been severely corroded, and there are rust spots everywhere.

Even a part of the weapon rack at the corner, because of its own serious damage, was either bent and deformed, or directly broken, causing many weapons to be scattered on the ground.

For a moment, the shining weapons exuding splendor and the mottled and rusted weapon racks formed a strong contrast, which made people feel dazzled.

"My lord, this is a weapon arsenal of the dwarves."

I saw Knotweed closely watching the movement around me, and said, "Unlike the robes and leather armor that are easily corroded by time in the ancient elves' ruins before, the weapons stored here are all made of metal. , coupled with the special forging technology of the dwarves, presumably this is the reason why these weapons can still exude splendor without the blessing of the equipment protection barrier."

"In such a humid environment, after three thousand years of honing, it can still exude splendor. It is worthy of the dwarves who are famous for forging equipment."

Lei Xiao sighed and nodded, went straight to a weapon rack, and picked up a giant battle ax casually.

Maybe it's because of the special anti-skid technology on it, maybe it's because of the embarrassment brought about by the disappearance of a prosperous foreign civilization.

The moment Lei Xiao touched the handle of the axe, a heavy feeling like frost came into his mind.

This battle ax with a thick handle, the shape of the ax blade is like a rising first quarter moon, exuding an icy cold light.

I saw that the splendor of the weapon itself was no longer dazzling, but it still continued to emit light, as if it was trying its best to reproduce the glory and prosperity of this dwarven city.

"The tomahawks and hammers stored here are all standard weapons used by the dwarf warriors' goalkeeper squadron in the illusion. It is not difficult to see from the splendor of the attenuation that the class should also decline accordingly?"

As Lei Xiao thought about it, he opened the attribute bar of the weapon.

【Name: Blue Moon Tomahawk】

[Grade: Tier 3 Excellence (Blue)]

[Attack Strength: ★★★]

[Additional effect: Dwarf Protection "When used by the holder with dwarf blood, it will automatically form a special defensive shield around it, reducing physical damage received"]

[Remarks: This is a high-level standard battle ax from the dwarves. It was made by a dwarf forging master. During the forging process, fine steel ingots and blue moon stones were added to make it sharper and more durable. Invincible.

Although the long and long years have made it lose its former glory, it is still a weapon that cannot be underestimated. 】

"Sure enough, it has been lowered by one level, from the fourth level to the third level?"

Lei Xiao looked at the text on the property bar, and nodded thoughtfully.

"However, for me who has the golden finger talent, this is naturally not a problem. As long as it is upgraded, at least half of the weapons can regain the sharpness of the past."

"But judging from the additional effects, even if it is completely restored, this kind of weapon, which is almost exclusively used by the dwarves, is not of great significance."

Lei Xiao curled his lips and continued to check.

When Lei Xiao's gaze fell on the second half of the first sentence on the weapon's note, a look of surprise suddenly appeared.

At this moment, Lei Xiao's eyes were focused on the two words "steel ingot" and "blue moon stone".

"It's actually a weapon with steel ingots and blue moon stones at the same time?"

"You know, the most important and scarce resource needed to upgrade the lord's mansion is the fine steel ingot!"

Looking at the text on the property bar, Lei Xiao was ecstatic.

"If these numerous dwarf weapons are all upgraded and disassembled, wouldn't the number of refined steel ingots I own be greatly increased?"

"The important resource that I have been thinking about the most, I can finally get it again!"

Lei Xiao rubbed his hands excitedly, and said in his heart: "In this way, the mansion will be upgraded to another level, and then the population and the number of recruitment orders will be expanded. Naturally, it will be just around the corner, even tonight!"

"At that time, with the addition of a brand new elite squadron, the overall combat effectiveness of the territory will undoubtedly be further enhanced!"

In addition to being overjoyed, Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully.

"In addition, the blue moon stone is also one of the two necessary resources to upgrade the Tower of Illusion! These weapons exclusive to the dwarves have helped a lot in terms of resources."

While Lei Xiao was thinking this in his heart, he came to another weapon rack and opened the property bar of a warhammer.

"Is it called [Blue Moon Warhammer]? And like the battle axe, it is forged with fine steel ingots and blue moon stones!"

Lei Xiao closed the attribute bar, and the look of joy on his face was even more joyful: "This time it's really a bumper harvest!"

Lei Xiao didn't hesitate, and with a wave of his hand, he put all these dwarf weapons into the space bracelet.

"A total of 50 Tier 3 battleaxes and 50 Tier 3 warhammers? It's exactly the number of a squadron."

Lei Xiao nodded slightly, then ordered the surrounding subordinates to continue the investigation.

The location of this arsenal is relatively hidden, and there may be other gains.

Sure enough, it didn't take long before Hong Ye's rustling sound reached Lei Xiao's ears: "My lord, there is still a passage at the corner ahead, and the knotweed is leading Ye Cang and others to investigate. .”

"Take me over there to have a look."

Lei Xiao nodded to Hong Ye, and took his own steps again.

Under the guidance of Hong Ye, Lei Xiao came to the corner at the end of the arsenal, and Lei Xiao noticed it.

Ahead is an extremely spacious stone corridor, the walls are inlaid with light spar, which has been completely covered by thick dust, emitting a mottled light.

However, it can still be clearly seen that there are several rooms on the left and right sides of the corridor.

From the gaps in the half-opened stone door of the room, more or less light is reflected, obviously something is stored.

"Another warehouse?"

Lei Xiao nodded to Hong Ye, then walked in.

After some inspection, Lei Xiao found out as expected.

The distribution here is indeed a small warehouse.

In the end, Lei Xiao found a total of 20,000 units of light crystals and 200 units of magic light crystals.

"Not bad, not only is light spar an important resource for upgrading the Light Healing Institute, but it can also play a role in lighting."

"As for the magic light crystal that can store magic power, it is a must-have artifact for instantly launching the magic cannon!"

Lei Xiao nodded happily, and then, under the guidance of Hu Zhang and others, he came to the last room at the end of the corridor.

Walking into the room exuding an ancient smell, Lei Xiao looked around.

The place is empty, judging from the thick dust and the cobwebs spread across the corners, it is obvious that nothing is stored.

"My lord, when the subordinates and others investigated in this empty room, they only found this."

Seeing that the knotweed bowed slightly, he handed over a large and simple key respectfully, and said in a deep voice, "My subordinate speculates that when this dwarf city was attacked, the locals moved away in a hurry. Other items, accidentally dropped this key."

"Perhaps what they left behind in their panic may be the most precious thing here."

Lei Xiao smiled slightly, and casually took the heavy key from Hu Zhang's hand.

This metal key, which is the size of a palm, is dark blue throughout, with golden embellishments all over it, just like a scene of the deep night sky.

On the position of the key handle, there is also a thumb-sized golden gemstone inlaid, faintly shining with the streamer of magic.

"It's a rather strange key."

Lei Xiao caressed the long-lost mysterious key in his hand, and opened the attribute bar of the key.

【Name: Key to the Starry Sky】

[Race of Belonging: Dwarf Race]

【effect:? ? ? 】

[Remarks: The magic key from the dwarves of Furnace Castle has unknown background and unknown function, but it can be confirmed that this thing is not dangerous. 】

"The original name was 【Key of the Starry Sky】."

After closing the property interface of the key, Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully.

"Same as [Eternal Night Magic Box], [Wings of Misty Wind], and [Pupil of Titan], are they all of unknown function?"

"Also, there are some similarities in the remarks in the attribute column. Is there some potential connection between these items?"

Lei Xiao frowned and thought for a moment, as if he had thought of something.

With a movement of his mind, the [Magic Box of Eternal Night] emitting a strange cold light appeared on the other palm.

"I don't know if there will be some kind of resonance or reaction between [Key of the Starry Sky] and the other items?"

After some trials, Lei Xiao found out.

There was still no reaction between this [Key of the Starry Sky] and the other mysterious lost items.

"Forget it, it seems that I haven't met the conditions to crack the mystery yet, let's talk about it later."

Lei Xiao shrugged and put all the mysterious things back into the space bracelet.

Then, after confirming that there was no other mystery here, Lei Xiao and his party returned to the location of the castle ruins.

Under Lei Xiao's command, the subordinates investigated around the ruins of the castle again, but found nothing else.

And the rest of the city has already turned into a huge pit, so naturally there is no need to investigate.

"The harvest this time is already very expensive. Since there are no other discoveries, let's leave here. It's time to return to the territory."

Lei Xiao nodded to the subordinates, and then spoke.

"Obey! Your lord!"

All the subordinates bowed in unison and said in unison.

Accompanied by gusts of wind, when the dusty group walked out of the abandoned mine, the sky was already full of sunset.

Lei Xiao, who was bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, first took a deep breath of the fresh and natural air in the mountains, then nodded to the knotweed, signaling him to seal the cave entrance again with rocks.

Although I have already explored the ruins of Furnace Castle in the Gate of Immortality, it is still unknown if I can use it later.

When the entrance was completely sealed again, Lei Xiao and his group reunited with Nanxing Nanyue and came to a hidden area under a cliff.

Lei Xiao clearly understood that in the event of an encounter with the powerful members of the mysterious organization, it would be safer to choose to use the city return crystal to return.

"Okay, get ready to leave."

In the shadow under the cliff, after Lei Xiao motioned to the nine people of Knotweed, Hong Ye, Ye Cang, Nan Xing, Nan Yue, Chao Yan, Bai Wei, A Ling, and A Bing to gather around him, he crushed the back in his hand. city ​​crystal,

In the next second, the familiar cyan light curtain rose, completely enveloping the group of people in it.

Accompanied by a dazzling glare, when the sense of fullness of both feet landing on the ground reappeared.

Lei Xiao has already returned to the familiar territory together with the subordinates of the main force.

Looking at the tall lord's mansion in front of him, Lei Xiao took a deep breath and looked expectant.

Next, it is naturally time to take inventory of the spoils of this operation!