I became a god by treasure hunting after arriving 500 years early

Lu Yuan's expression almost petrified when he heard the suggestion—the purple secretion was extracted from the anus of the Fungal Blanket Worm!

It was quite unsightly and emitted a foul odor.

However, after fermentation, it surprisingly gave off a unique, wonderful fragrance loved by many animals, including humans.

Fragrance and stench, indeed from the same source...

Scientific research revealed that the secretion contained special trace elements that were beneficial for promoting cell growth, strengthening physical constitution, and prolonging life.

Some experts had already started advocating that the substance was indeed edible... if one could overlook its peculiar origin, it was indeed a rare delicacy.

"Alright, I'll call three Worm Kings to help prepare some, how much do we need?" Lu Yuan began to make a phone call.

"Plan for three hundred kilograms for now."

Insect Race resources had their own system within human civilization, essentially serving as Lu Yuan's private army.

They did not require human sustenance.

Even the oil needed by the Fungal Blanket Worms was dug by themselves.

The resources they produced were mostly consumed in-house, with only a small portion sold to humans.

Some insects also served humans, and these physical labor efforts were, in fact, accounted for.

Understanding economic growth and changes in societal contributions was key to ongoing reforms within humanity.

Otherwise, it was like some collective businesses bustling about all year only to end up with confusing accounts, not even clear if they made a profit, which could create significant opportunities for power rent-seeking.

"Alas, resources are still too scarce, most of the Insect Race haven't been cultivated, always in slumber."

Lu Yuan pondered, wondering when he would cultivate Lady Conch's dowry.

It was at this moment that the best Reconnaissance soldier, Old Cat, trotted into the room and leaped onto a chair. Its shiny pupils reflected the light, and it had also brought back valuable information.

"Did you discover anything?" Lu Yuan, intrigued, hastily inquired.

Old Cat's whiskers trembled slightly, "While the Mirage Cloud Dragon was sleeping, I sneaked into a building that looked like a Bird's Nest and found quite a number of technological artifacts."

"Some looked like computer mainframes, along with various odds and ends, like puppets, seeming like robots."

"On the nearby walls, there were many engravings engraved."

"You know... I really don't understand engravings. That dragon was sleeping right in the center of the nest, snoring like thunder..."

Old Cat shook its head and wagged its body.

Not being an intelligent creature with a low Divine Attribute, it was normal for it to not understand engravings.

"Are you suggesting it's guarding those important materials?" Lu Yuan's mood suddenly heated up.

Regardless of what had happened in the past, everything now was unowned, and making it usable for humans was key.

He even began to consider how he could line his pockets, steal a little something...

Cough cough, it couldn't blame the Greedy Demon God for being cautious—"self-interest under the guise of public good" was always restrained by him.

If any cliché story like "the General's grace" emerged, it would be rather laughable.

Old Cat methodically drew some images on a sheet of paper with its paw, "Don't be hasty, after investigating for half a day, I believe the various relics in the Dragon Nest might have several hundred Spirit Essence."

"In the northwest corner, I found an exceptionally luxurious underground chamber, but because the door was tightly shut, I couldn't enter. I spent some time and found a ventilation shaft."

"The air in the passage was getting hotter, evidently leading underground. It went down about ten thousand meters and then encountered an alloy door."

"This door was made of some special material, tightly sealed and very strong, and without any ventilation nearby, it was truly inaccessible."

"Wait... ten thousand meters deep, plus a nearby volcano, could it really lead into magma?" Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow.

Old Cat hesitated for a moment, "I had the same doubt, but it is what it is. This civilization likely doesn't possess space technology that could deceive my senses."

"So, we may boldly assume that there might be a... heavily-guarded National Treasury below, filled with tremendous resources! Possibly containing thousands of Spirit Essence, even, tens of thousands!"

"This old dragon has always been the guardian of the Treasury."

"It seems to be nostalgic, very loyal, even though the past civilization has passed away, it still guards the original place, not allowing us to get close."

That should be the most reasonable conclusion, and everyone in the room was excited.

Tens of thousands of Spirit Essence, what a concept?
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Sufficient for empowering an entire Level 3 population!

Perhaps even cultivating several thousand 12 Godhood points prodigies! The Engraving Research Team would be greatly expanded!

Then, the people from the neighboring technology group also came by, discussing "Information Retrospection" and the information discovered by Old Cat.

"Mr. Cat actually had this skill!!" Lu Tiantian and others' eyes sparkled, the most powerful artificial intelligence right before them, why hadn't they thought of it before? Forget scavenging trash, researching Old Cat was the way!

Well, Old Cat was indeed pleased, but its expression was disdainful; it had to maintain a high and cold image.

Old Cat said indifferently, "This is nothing, back when Old Lu and I were battling in the south and the north, you weren't even born!"

And Lady Conch, also retraced "historical information" for them, seeing the despair of the apocalyptic disaster made one somewhat sympathetic.

However, everyone's mindset was still focused on scavenging, with some eagerly eager to try.