A farming master in Stardew Valley

Chapter 715 Mr. Qi’s Temptation
"As for the remains of their civilization, they have sunk into the ground and merged with a large mine. This is the area below the gate that can be opened with the Skeleton Key you just obtained."

After briefly describing the background of the Lower Skull Mine, Linus looked at Leon, waiting for Leon to ask.

"Which force killed those aliens?" Leon did not disappoint Linus and immediately raised the question that interested him most.

"Monster." Linus revealed something that Leon had never expected.

"Monster?! I didn't know monsters could help protect the world." Leon complained.

"No, it's just that the area they landed is near the Calico Desert, and the density of monsters in that area is completely incomparable to the area where humans are active now. So there was no time for humans to resist, and their civilization was already destroyed." Linus explained.

"After all, from the perspective of those monsters, all living things are enemies. They don't care whether you are a native of this world or not."

"It's quite miserable." Lyon sighed and continued to ask.

"But I still have a question. Why did that pyramid civilization sink and merge with the mine? Wasn't the mine shaped by Ba? Those aliens can't even resist the local monsters, so how can they interfere with the mine?"

"This involves some secrets about the mines. Take the mines in Stardew Valley, for example. You've already explored the entire mine. Haven't you noticed some areas inside that are completely different from the mines?"

Linus asked back, smiling at Leon.

"You mean the ice palace in the frozen layer?"

Leon immediately understood the area Linus was referring to, which was the palace area between the 70th and 79th floors.

"Hmm," Linus nodded. "Yes, that's an ancient civilization that's integrated into the mines. The skeleton monsters and ghost monsters you see there are the transformed remains of the dead from this ancient civilization."

"So, this is the secret of the mine? All the disappeared ancient civilizations will be integrated into the nearby mines?" Lyon asked back.

"It's just one of the mine's secrets. But you're right, the mine does actively integrate all the lost relics of civilizations. That's why those who know its secrets call it the cemetery of ancient civilization relics."

Linus nodded and continued.

"As for why the mine swallowed up and merged with those lost ruins of ancient civilizations, I can't tell you. If you want to know, you'll have to explore and research it yourself. But there's one thing I want to make clear to you: compared to this abandoned mine in Stardew Valley, the mine that the Skeleton Key can open is countless times more dangerous.

So if you want to explore that new area, you have to be fully prepared. I won't be able to help you immediately there, so if you trigger the natural shelter, you need medicine that can heal your injuries and support you through the most dangerous period, so you must be careful. "

"It should be okay. I have acquaintances there too. As long as we can make it to the Oasis Store, we should be able to get the best help." Leon comforted Linus.

"It seems that I don't need to introduce to you where this key can open." Linus was a little surprised when he heard Leon's answer.

"I know about the Calico Desert Oasis. I've been there a few times before. I saw a sturdy iron gate at the foot of a cliff. It had the same skull relief as this key. When I got the key, I guessed there was a connection," Leon said nonchalantly, his expression unblinking. "That explanation is a bit forced, but it's good enough that you understand." Linus rolled his eyes at Leon, then pulled out a letter and handed it to him.

"Qi asked me to give this to you. It was sent here together with the food. You can open it and take a look."

Lyon took the envelope. The wax seal on it was engraved with a big Q, representing the initials of Mr. Qi's name.

He opened it, took out the letter, spread it out and read the contents.

Lyon:
Congratulations on completing your exploration of the Stardew Valley mines and obtaining the key I prepared for you. If you want to continue to improve your combat skills and mining abilities, the Skeleton Mine in the Calico Desert will provide you with new challenges.

There, dangers and opportunities coexist, as well as gifts from the stars. I guarantee that as long as you can survive in there, what you can gain will open your eyes.

In order to give you some motivation, I have also prepared a trial for you. If you can reach the 15th floor in the Skull Mine, I will give you a mountain of gold coins as a reward. If you can reach the 100th floor within a day, I will prepare a precious gift for you.

I look forward to you showing your vitality in this mine. In addition to the rewards of these trials, there are also some treasure chests I prepared in the Skeleton Mine. I guarantee that the things in these boxes are more valuable than those in the mine in Stardew Valley.

--together"

"Mr. Qi is trying to trick me into going to the Skull Mine earlier." After reading the contents of the letter, Leon complained.

"So you want to go?" Linus asked Leon with a smile.

"Of course." Leon nodded. "After all, there are small rewards. Besides, it doesn't matter where you mine. At least the Skeleton Mine in the Calico Desert doesn't have ice and fire."

"Then get ready before you go. That's all I have to say. Go back and rest early."

Linus reminded Leon, then extinguished the fire in front of him, stood up and walked towards the tent.

"Good night, old man."

After saying goodbye to Linus, Leon also got up and left the northern foothills, crossed the edge of the forest, walked down the stone steps, and finally returned to the Red Star Farm.

After opening the door of the house with the key, Leon immediately went into the bathroom and washed himself. Then, without even putting on any clothes, he wrapped himself in a bath towel and put all the stones, ores, gems, and monster drops he had collected into the treasure chest.

After packing up his backpack and treasure chest, Leon took out 50 pieces of gold ores and 10 pieces of coal, went out, and threw them into the furnace under the moonlight.

These gold ingots will become the reserve materials for upgrading the pickaxe. Since we have decided to go to the Skeleton Mine, we naturally have to increase the strength of the pickaxe. After all, we can't rely solely on super bombs to open the way.

(End of this chapter)