Chapter 14: Black Iron Treasure Chest! (Begging for flowers, begging for reviews!)

The battle ended quickly.

The Goblin Warriors, at the cost of five wounded, annihilated over thirty mutant wolves.

"Collect the wolf meat."

Li Yue ordered.

This was all food that could be traded.

Naturally, there could be no waste.

Although he was somewhat anxious and wanted to go to the wolf den to check the harvest,

there was only one dagger capable of harvesting wolf meat, and it was still in the Goblin Chieftain's hands.

Naturally, he could not leave the Goblin Chieftain behind.

This was the strongest fighting force by his side; only by the Goblin Chieftain's side could he feel safe.

A short quarter of an hour later.

All the wolf corpses had been butchered, and the wolf meat was wrapped up in large leaves.

As for the wolf pack's leader—

The Goblin Chieftain not only harvested all the wolf meat, he didn't waste the wolf blood either, holding it in tree leaves.

"Eh? What's this?"

Li Yue discovered that the Goblin Chieftain had actually taken out something with a faint white glow from the wolf pack leader's heart.

"My lord, Black Iron-grade beasts already belong to magical beasts."

"They all have crystal cores within their bodies. These crystal cores can be directly swallowed within two hours of being taken out, greatly increasing one's strength!"

The Goblin Chieftain respectfully handed over the crystal core.

Li Yue curiously took it.

The crystal core was pure white all over, carrying wisps of white light, and was very soft, like jelly.

"This is actually a magical beast crystal core?"

"Truly wondrous."

"Unfortunately, it's useless for a lord like me."

He looked at the Goblin Chieftain before him and asked:

"Is this crystal core useful to you?"

"My lord, a magical beast crystal core can only greatly increase the strength of those weaker than oneself. This crystal core is useless to me."

The Goblin Chieftain said in a deep voice.

Li Yue nodded.

He waved his hand, summoning a Goblin Warrior who had been guarding his safety nearby, and ordered:

"Eat it."

"Thank you, my lord!"

This Goblin Warrior excitedly took it and hurriedly saluted.

Then, under the envious gazes of the other Goblin Warriors, he swallowed the crystal core.

In just a few breaths' time.

Wisps of white light began emanating from this Goblin Warrior's body.

And with the appearance of the white light.

The Goblin Warrior's body also began to swell. In just a moment—

he had already advanced from a Goblin Warrior to a Black Iron ★ Great Goblin!

"That's just equivalent to saving 4 energy points."

"Next time, if there's enough time, it's still more cost-effective to trade it."

He was somewhat disappointed.

This magical beast crystal core was certainly a good thing for other lords.

But for him, it wasn't even as valuable as the meat of a mutant wolf.

"Let's go, head to the wolf den to take a look."

He ordered.

As before, the Goblin Chieftain led the way, with the remaining Goblin Warriors spreading out around them.

Before long.

Li Yue saw a small hill appear ahead.

Beneath the small hill was a large cave entrance, both its length and width exceeding three meters.

【You have discovered the Wolf Den. A pack of ferocious wolves lives here.】

A message flashed before him.

"Wolf Den."

Li Yue waved his hand, ordering the Goblin Chieftain to lead ten Goblin Warriors inside to scout.

He waited outside.

The cave's space was limited; once danger was encountered, escape would be very difficult.

He needed to confirm it was safe before entering the cave.

Life only happens once.

One absolutely must not waste it.

"My lord, inside there are only a few wolf cubs, no adult wolves."

Moments later.

The Goblin Chief stepped out and bowed, saying.

Li Yue nodded, then walked into the cave.

The cave was not deep; after walking a dozen meters, he saw a vast space.

Wolf fur was scattered everywhere, and a thick, fishy, gamey scent filled the air, making him frown deeply.

【You have captured the Wild Wolf Cave. Choose: Occupy or Destroy?】

【Choose Occupy: The Wild Wolf Cave will become an outpost of your territory. You may recruit wild wolves, but the required energy will be doubled.】

【Choose Destroy: The Wild Wolf Cave will transform into an Iron Chest. You may open the chest to obtain building blueprints, energy, equipment, and more.】

"Occupy."

"Destroy."

A trace of contemplation appeared in Li Yue's eyes.

However, he soon made his decision.

Although wild wolves were not bad—their sense of smell was keen and their speed fast—

the doubled energy cost for recruitment meant they were destined to be a useless luxury.

Moreover, an outpost outside the territory was not safe.

At any moment, it might be captured by other lords.

"Choose Destroy!"

He declared.

As his words fell.

Immediately—

the entire Wild Wolf Cave began to emit wisps of white light.

The white light gathered at the center of the Wild Wolf Cave, slowly condensing into a pitch-black chest.

And as the white light vanished.

the thick fishy, gamey scent of the Wild Wolf Cave, the large amount of wolf fur scattered on the ground, and several wolf cubs all disappeared.

As if a pack of wild wolves had never existed here.

"Iron Chest."

Li Yue's gaze held some anticipation as he walked to the chest.

No one could refuse the thrill of opening a chest.