Chapter 63

Chapter 63

Qin Han narrowed his eyes.

This was his first time on Thunder Poison Island. Although he had read the guides, many areas were still unfamiliar to him. Wandering around aimlessly like a headless fly would likely waste time.

Having a guide might be helpful.

This man’s strength was low—even at full health, he posed no threat. Now, in his severely injured state, he was even less of a concern.

After a moment of contemplation, Qin Han continued, "I’ll ask you this: I want to acquire Gold—the more, the better. Do you have a way?"

The Hemp-clothed Man was overjoyed at the question. A demand was a good sign—it meant this man had no immediate intention to kill him.

He quickly replied, "Yes, yes! About five kilometers from here, there’s a gold mine. It’s the richest one on Thunder Poison Island, producing an astonishing amount of Gold every year. If you go there, you’re bound to make a huge haul."

Qin Han gave a slight nod. Thunder Poison Island was abundant with Gold, so rich mines were naturally plentiful.

If the nearby gold mine was the wealthiest on the island, then going there would undoubtedly yield significant gains.

"Tell me the location."

The Hemp-clothed Man’s eyes flickered. "That place is well-hidden. Even if I tell you, you’d have a hard time finding it. Why not let me personally guide you? It’ll save you a lot of trouble."

Qin Han studied him deeply, then said thoughtfully, "Fine. Lead the way."

By now, the effects of the Neurotoxin had worn off. The Hemp-clothed Man staggered to his feet and pointed downhill.

"Then... let’s go."

Thus, the two of them walked one after the other toward the mine.

The five-kilometer journey took a full two hours due to the Hemp-clothed Man’s severe injuries.

Though their pace was slow, Qin Han still made considerable gains along the way.

Opening numerous treasure chests and jars scattered across the wilderness, he obtained nearly 3,000 gold coins.

The sheer abundance of Gold on Thunder Poison Island left him astonished once more.

Finally, they arrived at the gold mine.

At the foot of the mountain, a cave entrance wide enough for five people to walk side by side came into view. The tunnel stretched deep into the mountain’s belly, its end unseen.

Outside the entrance, no fewer than thirty guards clad in Rattan Armor and armed with swords and longbows were stationed in a scattered defensive formation.

The two of them hid in a nearby bush, observing.

The Hemp-clothed Man whispered, "See? This is the gold mine. Those men outside are the High Priest’s guards, tasked with protecting the mine’s security."

"Before, there were only ten guards stationed outside. But recently, the High Priest has been preparing for his wedding—he’s building a golden house for his future wife, so the demand for Gold has skyrocketed."

"He’s dispatched a large number of additional miners, and the guards have increased accordingly."

Qin Han narrowed his eyes.

The High Priest? This was the man who had captured the Sword Maniac’s wife.

He was actually getting married—and it seemed he even wanted to build a golden house to hide his beauty.

The question was, who would his new wife be?

If it turned out to be the Sword Maniac’s wife, that would be... interesting.

His thoughts shifting, Qin Han asked, "What now? They have numbers. If we fight, it’ll trigger a chain reaction, drawing more enemies until we’re overwhelmed."

The Hemp-clothed Man reassured him, "Don’t worry, we don’t need a direct confrontation. My father is a supervisor inside the mine. I can go in first and ask him to arrange a miner’s pass for you. Once you’re inside as a miner, you can do whatever you want, right?"

Qin Han remained silent, his expression calm as he stared at the Hemp-clothed Man.

Seeing this, the Hemp-clothed Man said, "What, don’t you trust me?"

"Ever since you agreed to spare me, I’ve already let go of my hatred. Now, I only feel gratitude toward you—not a trace of resentment remains."

Along the way, the Hemp-clothed Man’s HP had recovered significantly, and his face now looked much rosier, his expression appearing utterly sincere.

Qin Han subtly activated the Friendly Detection Pearl.

Detect!

Ma Xing

Friendliness: Extreme Hatred.

He loathes you to the bone. Given the chance, he would tear you to pieces.

Outwardly, Qin Han’s expression remained unchanged.

The man’s hatred for him was only to be expected.

After all, he was here for one thing only—Gold.