People suddenly became excited, as either possibility meant a huge amount of wealth.
To be honest, the Human 18th Civilization is really a bit poor now.
With the boom of cannons, thousands of gold were spent, and a war consumed a lot of resources.
Treating the Mutated People also cost a considerable amount of Spirit Essence...
Moreover, population growth, climbing technology ladder, raising animals, and cultivating plants all require money.
Even Old Lu himself is terribly poor, calculating in his heart how he might be the first to find the ore and then stash it in his private vault.
However, with a cautious mindset, he did not allow everyone to dig around on the mountain recklessly, but instead directed everyone to activate the "Camouflage Engraving" on their bodies and led the team up the peak.
"Always be aware of your surroundings, to know that an unknown civilization exists here."
"Let's maintain a steady pace, climb slowly, don't rush."
