Chapter 57: The First Resource Dungeon!

Hearing Yinglong's words, Lin Mu felt utterly speechless, as if he had fallen into a trap. The legendary true dragon, Yinglong, actually lacked the authority to deal with him? Could it be that even the Yinglong guarding the [Yellow Dragon Command] could not dispose of its master? It seemed he had truly become the master of the [Yellow Dragon Command].

Lin Mu felt a wave of relaxation. After the rollercoaster of terror, relaxation, horror, and then relaxation again, his mind felt somewhat dazed.

After waiting for a while, Yinglong's voice did not echo again; it seemed the dragon had stopped paying attention to him.

"Sigh, now that the legendary existence has been clarified, the compensation is bound to be an incredibly difficult task. I wonder if it involves collecting specific items or completing a super high-difficulty mission. What a headache," Lin Mu brainstormed in his mind. He possessed no treasures of his own, save for the precious Yellow Dragon Command. It likely wouldn't want his personal belongings, so it must involve working for it. Since the mysterious entity had existed for years, the task shouldn't be easy—could it be an epic-level quest? He felt both anxious and excited...

However, Yinglong did not respond, suggesting its attention had shifted away from Lin Mu.

The thought of a powerful Yinglong monitoring him every day made Lin Mu feel uneasy, as if all his secrets were known, leaving him feeling as exposed as if he were naked in public.

"Damn, this is ridiculous. To think that even with a bug-like cheat like reincarnation, I still can't escape the plight of a minor character. What a sorrowful predicament! I just hope everything turns out well!"

"Lord, what is wrong? Lord..." Gao Jin called out from beside Lin Mu.

"Oh, nothing, nothing. I was just lost in thought. Sorry about that!" Lin Mu snapped back to reality, pushing all those thoughts out of his head.

*Uh, what on earth was he thinking about? His back is even soaked with sweat. Is the Lord facing some terrifying trouble? His expression just now was terrifying!* Gao Hai thought to himself from the side.

"If the Lord is facing any difficulties, although we are limited in our abilities, we sincerely wish to help alleviate your burdens," Gao Jin said.

"It's fine, just some minor issues. You can go now to announce the migration of the villagers. Calm them down properly and ensure there is no unrest!" Lin Mu instructed.

"Additionally, divide the migration into five batches of 30,000 people each. I will arrange 1,000 elite soldiers to escort you. There are wild beasts along the way, so it will be somewhat dangerous," Lin Mu added.

"By the way, Gao Hai, can the buildings in the mountain stronghold be preserved instead of demolished? In the future, this place could serve as a transit station and resting point for hunters venturing deep into the Qilian Mountains," Lin Mu inquired.

"It is no problem to keep the buildings. Although our family has fallen on hard times, we still have some heritage; we still possess the blueprints for some inscriptionist workshop buildings. However, regarding the Village Building Token in the assembly hall, do you require it? It can be dismantled, but if we do, the buildings in this stronghold will not be able to upgrade in the future!" Gao Hai replied.

"I will handle that when I return. Since our True Dragon Village is quite unique, the handling of the Village Building Token will be somewhat different. You will understand in the future," Lin Mu said with a mysterious expression.

"Very well, then we shall head down to work. Lord, you are welcome to tour our stronghold. If you need anything, just command your subordinates to find us!"

...

After exchanging pleasantries with Gao Jin and Gao Hai, the two took their leave to pacify the villagers. Lin Mu did not return to the stronghold but instead approached the shimmering portal of the dungeon to inspect it.

Lin Mu wanted to enter this resource secret realm to personally understand its situation.

In *Mythical Three Kingdoms*, dungeons are categorized into three regular types: Mirror Dungeons, Loop Dungeons, and Resource Dungeons.

Mirror Dungeons are the traditional type found in most games; once a player or team enters, they exist as a "mirror" image, not interfering with others. Each player or team has their own independent progress. Mirror Dungeons allow countless players or teams to enter simultaneously.

Loop Dungeons can only be cleared once per day. After the monsters inside are cleared, the dungeon requires time to refresh. For example, the rebel camps within one's own territory are Loop Dungeons, refreshing once a day with 20,000 Level 30 rebel soldiers. There are also special Loop Dungeons; for instance, in the Howling Moon Wolf Camp, if the Wolf King is killed, it takes three days to refresh, whereas its subordinates, the Howling Moon Wolves, only take one day.

The final type is the Resource Dungeon. These are similar to Loop Dungeons, but they generally produce specific resources. The regeneration rate of resources inside is very slow, and some dungeons do not refresh at all, making them one-time opportunities; once the resources are scavenged, the dungeon is depleted.

Lin Mu learned from Gao Hai that the resources in this secret realm would refresh, but the cycle was three months—extremely slow! However, the resources inside were very precious and highly beneficial to inscriptionists.

As Lin Mu approached the dungeon entrance and stepped inside, a system prompt rang in his ears

"Ding!"

"—System Prompt: Player Lin Mu, do you wish to enter the [Void-Element Mink] Resource Secret Realm? Each entry costs 100 copper coins. Do you wish to pay?"

*Holy crap, it's a paid resource dungeon!* But since it was only 100 copper coins, Lin Mu confirmed without hesitation. After a flash of light and a shift in surroundings, his vision blurred, and Lin Mu appeared on a grassy plain. The grass was lush and vibrant, growing over 20 centimeters long. The verdant, tender green grass seemed perfect for raising livestock and developing animal husbandry.

However, this place could host the [Void-Element Mink], an omnivorous low-level demon beast. According to Gao Hai, the Void-Element Mink didn't just eat tender green grass; it also ate the flesh and blood of ordinary beasts. It was a creature that wasn't picky about raw or cooked food. While it looked very docile, if you tried to capture it, it would use its sharp claws to "teach you a lesson"!

"Ding!"

"—System Prompt: Congratulations, Player Lin Mu, on entering a Resource Dungeon. As you are the first player to enter a Resource Dungeon, the system grants a special reward of Reputation +50!" *Damn, a pioneer-type achievement, and only 50 reputation? Why not reward a divine artifact instead!*

Lin Mu checked his reputation: 1,350. Not bad. His reputation hadn't increased much lately. Staying tucked away in this remote Yinglong Valley had its downsides; his reputation and merit grew very slowly because he hadn't received many quests. It felt like playing a single-player game. *Sigh, the realm of invincibility is truly lonely!*

Lin Mu arrived at the dungeon entrance immediately and saw no Void-Element Minks, suggesting the demon beasts here had already been cleared out.

Across the swaying green grasslands, several man-made earthen paths stretched toward the distance.

Under the azure sky and the vast, endless green plains, the rustic paths felt like a small village in a fairy tale, a place one would want to linger in indefinitely.

Lin Mu walked along one of the winding earthen paths, intending to venture deeper into the dungeon.