Above The Sky
Chapter 1110: 155: Immortal God Medicine, Live a Second Life! (6200)_3

Chapter 1110: Chapter 155: Immortal God Medicine, Live a Second Life! (6200)_3

“How could I refuse?”

The communication device handed over by Chairman Yafarda was a peculiar white pen holder. It looked a bit like a ladle, with the lower part being a white handle and the upper part being a recessed metal semicircle, embedded with a pale blue gemstone as an Origin Quality signal focus, a relatively common alarm communication device style.

Ian took it, a silver-green light flickering in his eyes, and with a thoughtful nod, he asked, “To which layer has the Canaan Moore Exploration of the ruins been delved? Does it still require the joint exploration teams from various countries?”

“It’s somewhat embarrassing to say, but we’ve actually been halted at the second layer.”

Chairman Yafarda said, “From the second layer onwards, progressing further in the ruins requires meeting certain conditions. Age, strength, and bloodline purity have very strict requirements, even asking for Dragon Blood… While strong individuals like us could forcibly enter, that might damage the ruins.”

“Precisely because of this, countries strictly select members for the exploration team, giving the Dragon Worship Cult a chance to cooperate.”

“I see, I understand now.”

Ian said with realization, putting away the communication device, “It seems that the chairman has been preparing for a long time. I’ll do my best to fulfill it.”

“Really appreciate it.” Chairman Yafarda showed a genuine smile at that moment.

—Troublesome old man.

This was Ian’s true thought about Chairman Yafarda in his heart.

This Chairman of Canaan Moore from the start, directly pointed out the matter of Master Gravie holding the ‘Lifeladder Tree Fragment’ and indicated his knowledge, now making it clear that the critical artifact fragment was in Ian’s hands.

When Ian threw out the excuse of ‘I am a member of the Knight Order of Inspectorate’ claiming his actions were for The Empire, Chairman Yafarda went along and hinted that he wouldn’t interfere with Master Gravie’s matters, nor report the Lifeladder Tree Fragment affair to The Empire—considering it a favor to Ian, allowing Ian to keep the Lifeladder Tree Fragment without future troubles.

Meanwhile, Chairman Yafarda did not hide the fact that he arranged the attack on Master Gravie, but since Ian rescued him, he would not take further action. On the contrary, he was still willing to offer Ian a so-called ‘reward.’

That’s why Ian asked what he needed to do, as it was clear that the other party wanted to make a transaction with him, and Ian felt the only reason he could trade with the other party likely involved actions within the Exotic Species Research Institute.

The fact also proved Ian’s guess correct, as Chairman Yafarda needed Ian to send a message using the communication device when reaching the second layer of the ruins… The other party clearly also needed a secretive channel to do something, making Ian, seemingly unrelated to him, the best choice as an Imperial Dragon Worship Cult representative.

Of course, it couldn’t be ruled out that Chairman Yafarda noticed Ian’s uniqueness… But overall, the two parties engaged in a transaction.

Besides, Chairman Yafarda also revealed some related intelligence on the Heterogeneous Research Institute Relics.

The institute itself has multiple layers, and starting from the second layer, explorers are restricted by ‘conditions’… These conditions screen for bloodline, age, and strength, and are related to True Dragon Bloodline.

It seems that without Dragon Blood, and if surpassing a certain age, one cannot delve deeper—thus even with powerful leaders, at the time only some members of the exploration team might enter deeper parts.

This is not unusual; many labyrinths have related exploration restrictions, while strong individuals can ignore the rules, causing labyrinths to be damaged and precious data lost, which would be counterproductive.

As for why there are these restrictions, it could be due to the research institute AI’s conditions for ruin management, or the previous era’s survivors’ requirements for successors to the research institute. In general, everyone has their reasons.

As Ian’s age, strength, and Dragon Blood all meet the criteria, and if not, he still has authority, no one’s authority is higher than his, making crossing the second layer easy.

The reason Ian found Chairman Yafarda troublesome was because he noticed that the communication device given by the other party, the white metal as its main material, was actually Mithril, and the internal components were Silent Silver and Blazing Light Drill… The value of these materials easily exceeded tens of thousands of Taler.

Such a small communication device would be that rare; what exactly could the signals sent with it do? Ian could hardly imagine, but he understood it must be something significant.

Unfortunately, he was involved in this significant matter since he accepted Anfa’s invitation to come to Canaan Moore and could not refuse… So he might as well gain more benefits from it.

“Do I possess something special?”

And before saying goodbye to Chairman Yafarda, Ian asked this last question, to which the silver-haired Elven Speaker paused for a moment, then nodded seriously, “Indeed. I am very glad that Anfa found you. That is her blessing.”

After the conversation with Chairman Yafarda ended, Ian stepped to the side to join up with Sio.

The Elven Speaker gazed at Ian’s back, as a silver-white ring faintly appeared at the center of his forehead.

As this silver-white ring emerged, the image of Ian in Yafarda’s sight began to slowly transform.

On the boy’s left hand, a blue Crystal Dragon’s light and shadow appeared visibly to the naked eye; at the boy’s chest, a dragon’s heart was pulsing… Around Ian’s eyes and body, a misty light similar to the Fae faintly emerged.