Ji Mo, seeing that he could not persuade those people, also jumped into the mine pit and stepped into the ancient cave.
This mining area now belonged to him, and everything in it naturally belonged to him. If there were divine treasures or immortal artifacts buried underground, they would also belong to him.
The ancient cave was like a nest, with traces of artificial construction, extending in all directions deep into the earth.
"Wow, the rock walls are full of high-grade blue jade ore. We've struck it rich!"
Many people exclaimed in surprise.
Just by entering the cave entrance, they could see many high-quality blue jades everywhere. If they dug diligently for a day, it would be enough to live a life of leisure for several hundred years outside.
Some people, impatient, took out various excavation tools and began to mine.
However, this behavior was met with ridicule, with people mocking them for having low standards and shallow vision, only seeing trivial gains.
This was the ruins of an ancient civilization, and there were bound to be astonishing artifacts inside. If one were lucky enough to obtain one or two, it would be enough to benefit them for a lifetime.
Wasting time digging for ore now was foolish.
"It's good enough to dig for ore at the cave entrance. If you go inside, you might lose your life."
Ji Mo kindly reminded them, but he did not stop their source of wealth.
After all, he owned a large vein of ore, and having some of it dug away was like a drop in the ocean. It didn't matter much, as long as no lives were lost.
Upon entering the ancient cave, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
The air was filled with the scent of death, and a violent aura that made him uncomfortable. All of this indicated that this was a deadly place where only the strong-willed would survive.
"If we don't go in, and you go in alone, all the treasures will be yours, right?"
Someone sneered, believing Ji Mo was crying wolf and not believing his words at all.
Moreover, even if there were dangers, what did it matter? If they could obtain one or two divine artifacts, it would be worth risking their lives.
"To be precise, not only are the treasures mine, but every stone and piece of mud here is also mine."
Ji Mo stated the facts, as he was the rightful owner of this place.
However, no one paid him any attention. They all rushed into the depths of the cave.
But a few people looked at Ji Mo with doubt. In the end, they chose to believe his words and stayed obediently near the cave entrance, digging for blue jade ore, not having lost their reason.
This was because they recognized Ji Mo's identity as the savior of Blue Jade City, the ruthless person who had annihilated hundreds of thousands of sea creatures. An existence of this caliber had no reason to lie; if he said they would lose their lives, they truly would.
As expected, screams soon came from afar, indicating that someone had met with misfortune.
The sudden death of some people indeed frightened a portion of them.
"I sense a divine aura. There are divine objects in the depths!"
Someone shouted, causing a sensation.
All fear and worry were instantly swept away. Everyone clamored and rushed into the depths without regard for their own safety.
Sai Gao was the one who spoke, but this time he was not lying. He had truly sensed a strange divine aura.
Of course, he deliberately shouted it out to guide others to venture deeper into the cave.
The most important thing was to lure Ji Mo forward, so he could find an opportunity to strike and steal Ji Mo's vital organs.
Sai Gao was not in a hurry to compete for treasures. He and Mian Abei had already made a plan to be the "orioles" that would capture the "cicadas" when all the mantises had caught their prey. That would be the time for them to sweep them all up.
He wanted not only all the treasures but also the vital organs of those powerful creatures.
"Divine objects?"
Ji Mo was immediately intrigued but did not rush.
He walked over to the few corpses and examined them carefully.
These individuals had died from sudden explosions, which was very strange.
Ji Mo could not determine the cause, but a pool of sticky fluid on the nearby stone wall caught his attention.
"Blood? Blue?"
He looked as if he had discovered a new continent, his expression filled with disbelief.
Then, he couldn't help but extend his index finger to smear some and distinguish it carefully.
"That's right, it is indeed blue blood."
Ji Mo received a definitive answer.
This blue blood clearly did not splash from the deceased. It had evidently been there for an unknown number of years.
However, what was astonishing was that this blood had not dried up or rotted. Instead, it had remained active, as if it had just flowed out.
The blue blood suddenly made a sizzling sound for some unknown reason and turned into smoke at his fingertips, as if it had been purified.
"Could it be that there are ancient beings who have lived for countless years hidden here?"
Ji Mo muttered to himself.
This was the ruins of an ancient civilization. If any living beings still survived, they would most likely be creatures that had survived the previous era.
If he could communicate with them, perhaps he could learn many unknown secrets.
What he most wanted to know was how they had survived the "harvest" of the previous era.
Of course, this was all speculation. The deathly aura here was heavy, not indicative of any living creatures.
However, this blue blood had completely piqued Ji Mo's interest.
He continued to move forward, heading deeper into the cave, feeling that secrets he wanted to know were definitely hidden within.
Sai Gao showed a triumphant expression and secretly followed Ji Mo, waiting for a good opportunity to strike.
"Heavens, what is this? A fragment of divine bone."
Suddenly, another voice filled with ecstatic joy rang out. Clearly, someone had discovered an incredibly valuable item.
"I saw it first. No one can snatch it from me."
"Heh heh, it's ownerless. Whoever has the stronger fist gets it."
The sound of intense combat immediately erupted. To snatch the treasure, these people would not hesitate, and if they disagreed, they would fight.
A fragment of divine bone was enough to make people risk their lives.
"Damn it, everyone, be careful. If the cave collapses, we'll all be finished."
Someone couldn't help but remind them, fearing that the fighting would cause the mountain to collapse and bury them alive.
But such concerns were unnecessary. The surrounding blue jade ore was very hard, and the walls were reinforced with arrays everywhere, capable of withstanding great force.
The battle did not last long. An elder at the peak of the Profound Immortal realm killed more than a dozen people, intimidating the rest and seizing that small piece of divine bone.
"Blue divine bone, could it be from that legendary race?"
The elder held the divine bone and couldn't help but laugh heartily.
Although a long time had passed, ninety percent of the divine properties of this divine bone had been lost. A wisp of divine aura remained, making it an excellent material for refining artifacts.
The others were extremely envious, but their eyes burned even hotter. After all, they had already discovered divine bone, so there must be more astonishing items hidden in the depths.
"Hmm, why is there still blood?"
The elder discovered a small spot of blue blood inside the bone and casually touched it.
He felt as if he had been electrocuted, his entire body stiffened, and then with a "bang," he exploded on the spot.
The people around were all stunned. A living person, who was laughing heartily one moment, exploded the next. It was too terrifying.
The elder's remains were scattered everywhere, while the divine bone fell to the ground, but no one dared to pick it up.
"Could it be a curse? Whoever touches the divine bone dies?"
Someone voiced their suspicion, as this situation was similar to certain malevolent curses.
Moreover, apart from this, there was no other good reason to explain this phenomenon.
Ji Mo walked over and picked up the divine bone from the ground. He was not afraid of any curses.
"Crystal bone, similar to a human finger bone. Could it be that the blue-blooded people truly exist?"