As for the mess with Aegir, Xing Chen had planned to deal with it after resolving the Sarkaz problem.
After all, those deep-sea fish, who looked down on others, were clearly difficult to deal with.
But now that he had encountered Skadi, he naturally wanted to get something from her.
"No," Skadi said decisively, "You understand the Seaborn more deeply than I imagined, but my blood has a fatal attraction to those monsters. This is for the safety of both of you."
"I made this request to you after understanding the risk," Xing Chen found a rock to sit on and slowly persuaded Skadi, "As we travel across this land, we will also encounter some Pre-civilization ruins. They might contain information not found in the sea ruins. Having a sample of Seaborn blood can make it more convenient for us to conduct research and even help you solve the problems Aegir faces."
Skadi looked a bit dazed, but her logical thinking ability was fine. What Xing Chen said was correct; involving land dwellers in the deep-sea residents' war could indeed increase the hope of victory.
Pre-civilization ruins on land were far fewer than in the ocean. The only creation she had seen so far was Originium, and Theresa had already shown her the power of Originium.
"Then do you know about the Deep Sea Church?"
"Of course, not just Iberia, I can even tell you about some Deep Sea Church members among Aegir's high-ranking officials."
"Don't tell me that. What I mean is, aren't you worried that other land dwellers might have improper thoughts about my blood?"
"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone else about this."
Skadi weighed her options. Xing Chen's suggestion itself was not a problem. If this matter could progress, it would definitely be a great achievement for Aegir. She just wasn't sure if the two of them were trustworthy.
"Forget it, talking so much to you, you still don't trust us. I'll take you to get something useful for you first."
"What is it?" Skadi stood up and followed Xing Chen in a certain direction.
"O'Bregán, you know him, right?"
...A few nights later, outside Dripwater Village.
"Your blood is also quite extraordinary. The Originium crystals on my body disappeared quickly when they touched your blood."
Skadi, with Theresa's help, buried the bodies of the wandering bandits and bounty hunters in the dug-out pits.
"Actually, I'm more curious, why did you get Oripathy? If I remember correctly, the Seaborn and Originium are both creations of the Pre-civilization. The former shouldn't be infected by the latter."
Xing Chen was not strong, and his participation in such physical labor would only reduce efficiency, so Theresa asked him to watch from the side.
Theresa had always wanted to ask Xing Chen what Deep Sea Hunters, Aegir, and Seaborn were. But Xing Chen always told her with his eyes to shut up if she didn't understand.
So, it was normal for her to feel a little unhappy. Not letting Xing Chen work was her way of expressing her displeasure.
With everything handled, the three of them prepared to search for the knight's treasure hidden in Dripwater Village.
He had not participated in the Cavalry and Hunters event, and he didn't know much about it as it was too long ago.
But he vaguely remembered that opening the so-called treasure required the bloodline of a knight's descendant.
"Shhh~~~ Don't be nervous, we're only after wealth, not lives. Once we get the treasure, we'll only take one item from it, and the rest will be yours."
Looking at the Curanta girl tied up by Theresa, Xing Chen whispered to her.
The Curanta girl glanced at the poker-faced Deep Sea Hunter Skadi holding a greatsword, then at the Sarkaz Demon King Theresa with black horns who had tied her up, and finally chose to submit.
Seeing the Curanta girl nod, Xing Chen gestured for Theresa to loosen the silk threads.
"Phew~~~ Thank you," There were quite a few bounty hunters coveting the village's wealth, but this was the first time the Curanta girl had seen such a combination.
"But big brother and two big sisters, I really don't know where that knight's treasure is hidden."
"Don't worry, you don't know, but I do," Xing Chen said, then prepared to set off with Skadi and Theresa.
The Curanta girl instinctively wanted to run, but the Aegir and Sarkaz in front of her did not seem easy to provoke.
There had always been many bounty hunters in Kazimierz, not to mention the persistent legend of treasure in this village.
This had a fatal attraction for those who yearned for financial freedom, especially for the Kazimierz people who believed in the supremacy of wealth.
After casually dealing with countless insignificant small fries who didn't know their place, the three finally entered the mine and smoothly opened the treasure.
"Here, this is yours."
Of the four people present, besides the Curanta girl who needed money to rebuild her village, the other three had no desire for money.
Xing Chen took out the key inlaid with a red crystal from among the gold and silver jewelry and handed it to Skadi.
"This indeed contains some Aegir technology," Skadi said to Xing Chen with a questioning tone after checking it and confirming it was correct, "But why would an item from the ocean appear in a legacy deep within the continent?"
"I don't know that. You can go to Iberia and ask him yourself. Maybe he's still killing the sea."
"Cough--"
Xing Chen thought Skadi must have laughed.
"Alright, as agreed, I will give you a sample of my blood, and I hope you will also keep your promise."
"Of course."
Under Theresa's operation, a portion of Skadi's blood was introduced into a hollowed-out Originium crystal. Afterward, she applied Blood Demon witchcraft to prevent the scent of the blood from spreading.
"Where are you going next?" It was still early in this period, and Xing Chen was unsure if Skadi had encountered Rhodes Island.
"I don't know," Skadi shook her head, "Anywhere is fine, as long as it's far from the ocean."
"Alright, then I'll give you a suggestion. You can try looking for Rhodes Island. A Deep Sea Hunter, Specter, who was captured by the Deep Sea Church, is receiving treatment there, and soon her second team leader, Gladiia, will also go there to find her."
"Is Executor Gladiia still alive?" Skadi suddenly grabbed Xing Chen, and then his arm lost all sensation.
"Your third team leader, 52 Bian, is also alive and well, but I don't know where he is."
"Phew~~" Skadi took a deep breath, then said, "Alright, thank you for the information."
When she landed, she had mentally prepared herself to be the last Deep Sea Hunter. Hearing news that her teammates had survivors naturally made her very happy.
"What about you two? Where are you planning to go?"
"We're going to Columbi-"
Before he could finish speaking, Xing Chen suddenly collapsed as if dead, and the accompanying Sarkaz female instantly vanished without a trace.