Leveling Up With My Pet



These days, Liu Yong observes Bawang's situation from a third-party perspective daily. The more he watched, the more his amazement grew. The cave's surfaces that had been cleared of mud were now adorned with a striking grey-black metal. Liu Yong believed that if they continued to expand the cleaning efforts, they would undoubtedly encounter more of the same. The exposed grey-black metal hinted at something extraordinary, possibly a relic from an ancient alien civilization that had resided on the seabed for an astonishing 50,000 years.

After centuries of sediment accumulation, this enigmatic object lay concealed beneath a thick layer of matter. The outermost portion measured between 20 to 30 centimetres in thickness, while the core extended to two to three meters or even more than ten meters.

"Master, do you think we should continue cleaning?" Bawang's voice resonated within Liu Yong's mind, interrupting his contemplation.

Through third-party observation, Liu Yong could vividly perceive the scene before him. The entire cavern, including the vast area in front of the entrance, had been thoroughly cleansed, revealing a uniform expanse of grey-black metal. As they continued their efforts, the spectra of exposed metal grew more prominent and prevalent.

It was becoming increasingly evident that the buried structure was a significant artifact of an alien civilization. Yet, this find's true magnitude and nature remained shrouded in mystery.

"Overlord, slowly swim around this mountain. I wish to survey the entire area," Liu Yong instructed, his tone filled with intrigue.

"Understood, master," Overlord assented readily and began a leisurely circuit around the mountain. Liu Yong observed the unfolding scenery through the eyes of his trusted companion.

The mountain spanned approximately 100 kilometres, with varying widths ranging from a few to over ten kilometres. It towered 300 to 500 meters above the surrounding submarine plains, its presence growing increasingly conspicuous with every passing moment.

The more Liu Yong examined the mountain, the more peculiar it appeared. Certain features exhibited resolute lines, clear and definite, contrasting starkly with the natural curves of typical hills and peaks. This dichotomy only amplified its enigmatic aura.

Could it be...?

A sudden thought sprang to Liu Yong's mind, startling him. He entertained the notion that perhaps this colossal structure wasn't a mountain. Instead, it might be an artifact of an ancient alien civilization, now transformed into a hill after centuries of submersion beneath the seabed and encased in layers of sediment.

However, the sheer size of this structure—stretching over 100 kilometres—seemed too immense to comprehend fully.

To verify this conjecture, Liu Yong instructed Bawang to excavate the surrounding area as if they were standing atop the summit of this "mountain."

"Bawang, if you dig into the soil here, will you expose the gray-black metal beneath?" Liu Yong inquired.

Bawang's colossal claws began excavating, swiftly slicing through the earth layer by layer. After a few passes, several meters of soil had been unearthed, revealing the awaited grey-black metal.

"Master, the gray-black metal is indeed exposed," Bawang confirmed, its voice brimming with excitement as if it had made a monumental discovery.

Although Liu Yong had anticipated the presence of the grey-black metal upon removing the soil layer, he couldn't help but feel the exhilaration as it came into view.

"Excellent! Let's try another location," Liu Yong declared.

Bawang swiftly swam a few kilometres away, changed their position, and resumed digging. Each time, the thick layer of soil was peeled away to expose the grey-black metal beneath. They repeated this process in multiple locations, yet the outcome remained consistent.

They changed their location again and continued their excavation, only to find that the pattern persisted. No matter where they dug, the grey-black metal lay concealed beneath the soil layers.

Liu Yong, refusing to succumb to doubt, instructed Bawang to dig at the front of the "mountain."

"Bawang, if you dig at the front of this 'mountain,' will you still encounter the gray-black metal?" Liu Yong inquired.

Bawang's immense front paws swiftly tore through the soil, unearthing a layer several meters thick. True to form, the grey-black metal lay revealed beneath.

"It's the same, master. The metal layer is still present," Bawang reported.

Liu Yong nodded, feeling a mix of awe and curiosity. It was now abundantly clear that this structure, resembling a mountain, was not as it seemed. Instead, it harboured a colossal alien artifact from a civilization long past.

It was massive, stretching over a hundred kilometres—an awe-inspiring sight. Liu Yong found himself pondering the nature of this immense structure. What could it possibly be?

His mind teeming with questions, Liu Yong resolved to remove the covering soil, unveiling the true nature of the artifact hidden beneath. However, he acknowledged the daunting task ahead. Even with Bawang's substantial weight and formidable claws, removing all the soil that concealed the artifact would take an unfathomable amount of time and effort.

But Liu Yong refused to be deterred. He couldn't help but wonder about the astonishing secrets that lay within. He wanted to glimpse its complete form, hoping that even a fraction of its exposed surface would provide clues to unravel its mystery.

With this decision, Liu Yong settled into his boss's chair, contemplating the lengthy process ahead. As Bawang toiled away at clearing the top of the "mountain," Liu Yong realized he had time to make preparations.

In the future, he planned to personally venture into the seabed depths to witness the artifact firsthand. The depths beyond 3,000 meters were shrouded in pitch-black darkness, requiring a reliable light source to navigate. Liu Yong knew he needed a light source capable of withstanding the immense water pressure at such depths.

He remembered the owner's contact information for Dingfeng Deep Sea Equipment Company. In the past, he had acquired a custom light source capable of functioning at depths exceeding 1,000 meters. He intended to commission a new deep-sea light source capable of enduring pressures beyond 3,000 meters.

Despite possessing heightened sensory perception, Liu Yong acknowledged that additional lighting would enhance his ability to explore the depths more thoroughly. With that in mind, he left his office and climbed into the car, instructing Chen Hu, his trusted assistant, to drive him to Dingfeng Deep Sea Equipment Company.

Though a small-scale company with an annual revenue of less than one billion yuan, Dingfeng Deep Sea Equipment Company boasted exceptional expertise in deep-sea technology. Their general manager, well aware of the importance of Liu Yong's visit, had set aside all other matters to await his arrival.

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