Chapter 713: Chapter 715: Refusing to Earn Money When There is an Opportunity
Nian Shutong gladly paid the ten billion deposit, and if she won in the end, it would all be returned.
As for not returning it, Nian Shutong felt it was unlikely, the more such a place existed, the more it was a place that valued honor.
Nian Shutong’s actions greatly shocked a group of people; they, a bunch of grown men, had been debating for a long time whether to bet or not, and here this new girl simply handed over the money.
Spending ten billion as if it were ten dollars, are today’s young people all this formidable?
Suddenly, five more slots for mining were sold, adding to Nian Shutong’s earlier purchase, making all ten available slots sold out.
Finally, Ye Zi, who had led Nian Shutong in, followed by two others, led the ten people who were going to gamble on mining out of the casino through a special passage.
When they exited the main casino doors, a transparent tube appeared before everyone’s eyes, followed by a capsule-shaped train which emerged from the tube and opened its doors in front of everyone.
Ye Zi made a welcoming gesture and said to everyone, “Please go choose your mining areas.”
The group of ten people, along with those who followed, totaled around twenty people, who entered one after another.
Upon entering the carriage, they found that it was quite spacious, with two rows of seats next to the windows and a fully transparent body that was very stylishly designed.
Ye Zi, the last to board, began to explain the rules of mining gambling.
“Next, we will pass through the second oceanic layer; everyone can enjoy a different kind of scenery.”
The train started moving, and while it appeared to move forward, it actually descended due to its slight curvature, which wasn’t easily noticeable.
At this moment, Ye Zi briefly explained the rules.
“Gambling on the mining area is simple; everyone chooses a mining area and then can begin mining. However, as you all know, the Moshi’s habitat is extremely hard, so how deep you can mine depends solely on yourself, as we are unable to provide external aids.”
“The mining limit is down to three hundred meters; any type of Crystal Stone found within this depth belongs to you, anything beyond belongs to Floating Star’s private ownership.”
“While you’re gambling on the mining areas, others will be betting on you. If you win, you’ll obtain half of everyone else’s betting money along with thirty percent of the betting amount. The rest will go to Floating Star, please be informed.”
After Ye Zi finished, she stepped away from the center, pointed outside, and announced, “Welcome to Floating Star’s second layer, the Floating Sea.”
At that moment, the front of the train just entered the water, pushing waves aside as it progressed.
The transparent body of the car, whether underfoot or overhead, was completely clear.
It allowed a 360-degree unobstructed view of the underwater scenery, occasionally with fish hitting the transparent body, which was quite entertaining.
This type of scenery was also a first for Nian Shutong, having never seen it in this manner before.
It had to be said, interstellar travel was truly more fun.
She couldn’t help but wonder just how big the interstellar world was and how many interesting planets there were out there.
In her lifetime, she really ought to go out, walk around, and see more.
Passing through the entire Floating Sea took a little over ten minutes.
After emerging from the water, they entered a dark world. Once the train stopped and everyone disembarked, they encountered dark, rock-like soil that was uncomfortable to walk on.
“Is this thing even called soil?”
“True, why’s it so hard, yet Moshi is so fragile, shattering upon touch?”
“Who knows, maybe it’s a case of extremes meeting.”
Quite a few people were encountering this dark black soil up close for the first time, sparking some curiosity.
Betting on mining areas depended partly on luck and partly on mining capability. This stuff was so hard it was off the interstellar charts, yet it wasn’t any kind of mineable Crystal Stone, making it impossible to refine or use.
It seemed as if this soil was naturally meant to protect the fragile Moshi.
“Alright, there are one hundred and thirty-seven mining areas available for excavation. Please choose on your own; you have thirty minutes.”
Ye Zi stood aside, not speaking anymore.
The little white mouse in Nian Shutong’s pocket was restless, constantly pointing directions from within her pocket. Nian Shutong did not waste any time and immediately got to it.
She ran quickly towards an area on the edge, and within about two seconds, Ye Zi heard someone had made a choice, it was that lady with a teardrop-shaped mark.
“I choose this one.”
Nian Shutong selected an unmined area; while it was called a mining area, it was actually just a plot of land about ten meters square, allowing you to dig downwards for three hundred meters.
Nian Shutong felt the area she chose showed nothing special on its surface; she thought the aura of Crystal Stone might be from a nearby area that had already been mined.
Ye Zi stepped forward, confirmed again, and asked, “Are you sure you want this mining area?”
“Yes.”
“Alright, I’ll register it for you.”
After registering for Nian Shutong, she asked, “So, any way of mining is permitted?”
“The principle is not to damage adjacent mining areas or harm the planet.”
“Understood, but it’s okay to have helpers, right?”
“Yes, there’s no limit on the number of people.”
Nian Shutong pulled out a little black rabbit from her pocket, a pure black one with eyes just as black and no different colors.
“How about using a rabbit? It’s not against the rules, right?”
“Ah?”
Ye Zi hesitated, unprofessionally unsure, but immediately said, “It’s not against the rules, as long as it doesn’t damage the planet and stays within the defined area.”
Nian Shutong nodded in understanding, then took off the Little Silver Snake that she was wearing as a hairpin on her head and handed it to Lian Qing.
“Wear it on your wrist; just make sure to protect yourself if there’s any disturbance.”
“I will.”
Lian Qing immediately realized something; this mine was Nian Shutong’s goal. However, mining had to be done under the watchful eyes of everyone, meaning whatever was found inside would be known by all.
So, would Nian Shutong come here for something worthless?
The answer was definitely no; that meant whatever was inside was sufficiently valuable to be tempting.
Lian Qing wore the Little Silver Snake and dutifully stood to the side, waiting to be protected.
At this time, everyone had chosen their mining areas, and Ye Zi announced to everyone, “Now, you can begin mining; simultaneously, your betting channels are also open and will close after half an hour. At the same time, your mining activities will be broadcast to those betting.”
“Don’t worry, what happens in Floating Star stays in Floating Star.”
“You may start now.”
No sooner had Ye Zi finished speaking than Nian Shutong didn’t start mining immediately but turned to Lian Qing and asked, “Is there money to be made or not?”