Chapter 633

Chapter 633: Mysterious Creature

Haigang City

Lin Jiang was playing with his new toy, a giant robot about eight meters tall.

The robot was built based on science fiction concepts. It was not armor but more like a robot made of special steel, with its own defense system, attack system, and operating system.

It had some combat capabilities, but they were weak because the robot was too heavy. Its power system made it impossible for the robot to turn quickly.

So Lin Jiang didn’t expect to use it for fighting, it was just a big toy. And which man wouldn’t like such a toy? Even Wu Jiang was eager to play with it.

"If only the nuclear power could be miniaturized a bit, then it could drive this robot."

"Sir, we could actually fit nuclear power in it, but it’s not safe. I vetoed it."

Wu Jiang, who was Lin Jiang’s bodyguard leader, with the title of one of the safety supervisors, said from the side. He definitely wouldn’t let Lin Jiang take risks.

Nowadays, nuclear technology is very advanced. The Explorer uses nuclear power, and it can even be used in some missiles, let alone this eight-meter giant. It wasn’t installed due to safety concerns.

"You kid, forget it. It was just a toy. Were you really hoping to fight with the robot?"

"Teacher, if you don’t play, then I’ll play instead."

"You guys go play by yourselves, don’t make a mess for me."

Lin Jiang waved his hand, finished playing, and returned to the villa to deal with the day’s affairs.

The secretary would place the matters that needed Lin Jiang’s attention on his desk for him to review one by one.

After finishing his tasks, Lin Jiang usually listens to key news from both domestic and international sources to stay informed about current affairs, to avoid being out of touch with society like an old-fashioned person.

While listening to the news, he also surfs the internet. In this era, he has access to various online platforms such as Tianya, Tencent, and Toutiao, helping to increase the monthly users of his own software.

However, nowadays platforms like Tianya with forum-style discussions are no longer popular, while short and quick video platforms are still on fire, attracting users globally with a monthly user base of up to five to six billion. Through this company, Lin Jiang earns a lot of money.

"Terrifying lava creatures, unexpectedly…"

"Another unsolved mystery in the world, there are actually creatures inside the lava…"

"Shocked, underground creatures look like this…"

"Family, who knows, follow the teacher to investigate…"

Lin Jiang was watching videos, several hot topics in a row were about the same thing, Lin Jiang got a little interested, watched for a few more seconds, and was suddenly stunned.

In the video, there was a scene of an underground volcano, and hidden in the volcano’s lava were some creatures swimming faintly, like fish in water, accompanied by the geologist’s exclamations.

Lin Jiang was about to check the comments section when suddenly the video disappeared. This made Lin Jiang so angry that he immediately started cursing, saying it was bad timing.

"Someone come here."

"Sir, what’s the matter?"

"I just came across news about underground volcano creatures. Go find relevant information, make it comprehensive, and have it in front of me by tomorrow morning."

"Yes, sir."

"Go ahead."

Lin Jiang waved his hand. If he remembered correctly, the volcano creature was called a Fire Melting Beast, a very special type of monster. It could also be considered a spirit, active in the underground fires.

This Fire Melting Beast didn’t have a Demon Core inside, but it did contain a Demon Core that could refine low-level spirit fire, something many alchemists liked.

The problem was rumors had it that these spirit creatures had long disappeared, much like the Stone Monster from the Liang State, which had turned into ordinary rocks.

"Could it be that the spiritual energy recovery occurred?"

Lin Jiang wondered, but he truly didn’t feel any spiritual energy around.

In less than a day, Lin Jiang got all the secret files and videos. After watching them over and over again, Lin Jiang was sure that it was the Fire Melting Beast.

The secret files showed that this time it was a research team studying geology that made an unusual discovery. While studying a volcanic eruption, they accidentally filmed that video. Later, one of the team members, for some reason, uploaded the video online with sensational titles, attracting a lot of attention.

"Bring me copies of all the strange creatures discovered by various institutions in the last three years, regardless of whether they are real or not. Also, where is Wu Jiang?"

"Teacher, I’m here."

"Send a group of capable people to investigate strange creatures from around the world, not just in Huaxia but also in other countries. Find a way to obtain classified information, and I will allocate special funds for you."

"Yes, sir."

"Arrange another trip to visit this underground volcano."

Lin Jiang kept organizing things, wanting to personally see what was going on. Why were creatures from the age of cultivating immortality appearing? Was it a coincidence, or had the spiritual energy truly recovered?

"Sir, this place is very dangerous. Let me go instead, you can command from here."

"No, it’s no use if you go. I have to go myself."

"Sir, please consider your safety."

"If I go, something will go wrong. And if you go, something will definitely go wrong. Make the arrangements, no need to say more."

Lin Jiang refused directly, this time he must go by himself.

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Saiga Province

Lin Jiang and his group arrived at a volcano crater, which was an active volcano. In recent years, there had been quite a lot of geological activities, which was why a team of geological experts had come to inspect it.

Lin Jiang and the others brought the best equipment, got dressed in the gear, and descended into the interior of the volcano crater. The temperature inside the crater was already very high, and the smoke it produced was toxic. Lin Jiang tested the equipment, it worked well, and everyone was fine.

"Sir, the filming spot is right here. It’s very dangerous ahead, the rocks are partially melted and can’t support our weight, we might sink in. The equipment won’t hold up."

"I know, don’t follow me, just wait here."

"Sir, what are you doing, stop!"

Wu Jiang suddenly screamed in terror as he saw Lin Jiang directly taking off his gear, including the gas mask.

"Quiet"

Lin Jiang shouted loudly and then unleashed all of his inner strength, creating a protective barrier around himself.

After assessing the surroundings, Lin Jiang confidently stepped onto the surface of the volcanic rock and slowly descended into the magma, much to the shock of Wu Jiang and the others.

"Captain, what should we do?"

The close bodyguards were dumbfounded and turned to Wu Jiang for guidance.

"Wait and trust in Mr. Lin Jiang."

Gritting his teeth, Wu Jiang expressed his faith that Lin Jiang wouldn’t make a rash decision and wouldn’t choose to come here for self-harm.

Inside the magma, Lin Jiang descended rapidly without spotting the Fire Melting Beast but could hear his protective barrier being gradually melted away. He calculated how long he could hold on.

Relying solely on his inner strength wouldn’t be enough, but Lin Jiang could continue to use the Burning Life Secret Method to prolong his survival.

"Spiritual energy"

Descending into an unknown depth, Lin Jiang sensed a very faint spiritual energy. Despite its weakness, Lin Jiang recognized this familiar feeling as spiritual energy.

"How can there be spiritual energy here? Is it a result of spiritual energy recovery or has it always been present?"

A question popped into Lin Jiang’s mind. If it is from spiritual energy recovery, why couldn’t he sense it on the ground? If it is an ancient legacy from the era of cultivation, why has it been preserved?

"*Thud*"

At that moment, Lin Jiang felt a hit on his waist. A Fire Melting Beast pounced towards him, prompting Lin Jiang to draw his knife and swiftly cleave the beast in two.

In response, Lin Jiang pushed off with all his might, propelling himself upwards. Knowing that the Fire Melting Beasts came in groups, he understood that he couldn’t withstand their attacks alone with his internal strength.

"*Thud*"

Breaking through the lava, Lin Jiang’s internal strength surged. The lava clinging to his vitality dispersed as he quickly swallowed a pill and then hastened to help Wu Jiang and others gear up.

"Mr…"

"Go back."

Lin Jiang didn’t say anything, just left. With his abilities, he couldn’t investigate further. He got the answers he wanted and decided to go back and plan again.