Chapter 412: At the Bottom of the Underground Hidden River, the Longevity Pill

Deep within the crypt, the sudden appearance of human skeletons made the netizens break out in a cold sweat.

This scene was far too bizarre.

A crypt carved out by human hands, its surroundings overgrown with green vegetation—and deep within such a place lay several skeletons of unknown age.

Just what had happened here?

Ning Fei searched for a place to step, passing through the skeletons until he reached the end of the crypt.

The netizens were somewhat disappointed, yet also a bit nervous.

They had originally thought that there would be a Mountain Cave filled with treasure inside.

But such things only happened in movies.

To think there was no treasure!

Pirates squandered their wealth when they had it. At worst, a pirate captain would bury his treasure in his own estate. How could it possibly be buried in a desolate wilderness!

Then what on earth did the pirates dig out this place for?

Could there be a gold mine down there? Maybe they were digging for gold.

That's also possible!

This is deep in the Tropical Rainforest. There aren't even any mountain ranges here, so how could there be a gold mine?

If you said they were drilling for oil, I'd believe it!

The netizens watching the live stream debated heatedly.

It was obvious that everyone's attention was locked onto what was happening in the live-stream room.

The program Wilderness Survival had even broken the world record for the highest viewership ratings. Right now, countless people all over the world were keeping their eyes on Ning Fei.

"Up ahead is the end of the crypt."

"This group dug into an Underground Hidden River."

"If I'm not mistaken, the thing they were searching for should be the Fountain of Youth," Ning Fei said softly as he gazed at the river water below.

His words were like a clap of thunder, directly exploding across the world!

The Fountain of Youth?!

Did that Huaxia man just say the Fountain of Youth is here?

Where is this place? I'm going there!

Compared to the Fountain of Youth, what does treasure even count for?!

Does the Fountain of Youth really exist?

Throughout human existence, there had always been one ultimate goal: immortality.

It wasn't just the emperors of ancient Huaxia who dreamed of eternal life. Overseas, there were also many myths and legends concerning the Fountain of Youth and immortal bodies.

Clearly, people were incredibly fanatical about this.

Yet, looking down at the Underground Hidden River below, Ning Fei appeared very calm.

He knew that the Fountain of Youth simply could not exist.

The aging of the human body was an irreversible process, the inevitable result of continuous cell division. How could spring water possibly have such an effect?

However, even if it couldn't grant eternal life, this spring water definitely had its own unique properties. Otherwise, the animals in this area wouldn't be so massive.

"Deep within the island, the oxygen content is high. Coupled with some special components in the water, this has led to the creation of so many miraculous species."

"So that's how it is."

Ning Fei nodded.

Then, he continued:

"During the Age of Discovery, there were already legends regarding the Fountain of Youth."

"The indigenous people of the Caribbean Sea believed the Fountain of Youth was on the Bimini Islands. In the 16th century, the first Spanish governor, Juan, searched for the waters of the Fountain of Youth in Florida."

"In that era, pirates were immensely fanatical about these miraculous tales."

"The Fountain of Youth, the Philosopher's Stone, the Panacea, the elixir of life—these were widely circulated everywhere."

"It was precisely because of the allure of these things that so many pirates went searching across the seas."

Hearing Ning Fei's words, the netizens nodded, coming to a sudden realization.

Isn't this just One Piece? Roger said his secret treasure was hidden in One Piece, which kicked off the Age of Discovery.

At that time, shipbuilding technology had just begun to develop. Many capitalists sailed around pillaging and plundering, while also searching for any miraculous treasures along the way.

That explains it. Henry Morgan, one of the top ten pirates, accidentally discovered that the creatures in the center of this island were quite large, so he believed the Fountain of Youth existed in this place.

Thus he sent people to dig, but who could have thought it would end like this. Why did these people die here?

Was it because they dug something up? They turned on each other, wanting to keep it all to themselves. And the one who succeeded in hoarding it already left.

It's also possible they dug for months, only to find absolutely nothing. In their fury, they turned their blades on their teammates to vent their anger.

This time, the bullet comments grew even more numerous.

Whether it was a pirate's secret treasure or the legendary Fountain of Youth, to an ordinary person, these were things that only existed in fantasy.

But now, inside Ning Fei's live-stream room, they were actually witnessing such a scene.

Everything seemed so mysterious.

Right at this moment, the notification sound of the System suddenly rang out in Ning Fei's mind.

"Ding! Detected a spiritual object in the groundwater: Longevity Pill. Initiating quest: Find the Longevity Pill."

"Quest Requirement: Dive into the Underground Hidden River and find the Longevity Pill."

"Longevity Pill: Can slow the rate of human aging, increase lifespan, and maintain a youthful appearance. Can extend life by up to ten years."

Hearing the System's voice, Ning Fei's expression froze.

"A Longevity Pill?"

"There's actually a Longevity Pill in this place?"

Thinking of this, Ning Fei silently asked in his mind, 'System, how does a Longevity Pill form?'

"At the very bottom of the groundwater here, there is a natural mineral deposit undiscovered by humans. It contains components that slow down cellular aging. As the minerals flow out with the groundwater, they slowly coalesce into something resembling a medicinal pill—that is the Longevity Pill," the System replied.

Hearing the System's words, Ning Fei nodded. So that was how it worked.

'Then how am I supposed to take this kind of pill? I can't just swallow raw minerals right into my stomach, can I?'

The System replied, "It can be placed in a water well or a teacup. The Longevity Pill will slowly exert its effects."

'So I have to steep it and drink it. Put like that, I understand.'

However, since there was actually a treasure in this place, Ning Fei naturally wouldn't miss out on it.

Thinking of this, he took off his jacket and set his satchel and flashlight aside, saying to the netizens at the same time, "I plan to go down and take a look."

"Pirates searching for the Fountain of Youth is definitely quite unrealistic. It contradicts scientific principles."

"However, the water down there comes from an underground source. The water quality is the clearest and cleanest."

"Going down for a bath shouldn't be a problem."

Seeing Ning Fei's demeanor, the netizens had all calmed down.

Previously, everyone thought there would be a pirate's secret treasure, so they were all extremely excited.

Now, discovering that reality was just this cold—that it wasn't so full of adventure and magical elements—they were all much more composed.

Temple Master Ning says we should believe in science.

Good heavens, he suplexed a black gorilla and executed light kung fu through the dense forest, and now he's lecturing me about science.

He even slew an anaconda before this.

He jumps several meters high in a single bound. He's practically flying.

There's no such thing as martial arts in this world—and as he says that, Temple Master Ning flies off on his sword and disappears into the horizon.

Hahaha, that's exactly the vibe.

Ning Fei hadn't expected that a casual remark of his would make the netizens so happy again. The atmosphere in the live-stream room became exceptionally cheerful.

He dove into the underground river.

Because there was no underwater live-streaming equipment, the two drones could only illuminate the surface of the underground river.

This river was very wide. Because it was too dark, the netizens couldn't see what was inside it.

There's no light down there. What if Temple Master Ning gets lost?

He actually dared to jump into the Underground Hidden River? The terrain down there is incredibly complex, not to mention it's pitch black.

Just imagine holding your breath underwater, unable to see anything, and when you reach up, you can only feel solid rock walls.

Stop talking, I'm already having trouble breathing!

Is he looking for death?

Many foreign netizens who understood the perils of an Underground Hidden River quickly voiced their alarm.

In reality, the very moment Ning Fei entered the water, he used the Breath Holding Card.

This was a reward he had drawn a very, very long time ago, but he had never had the chance to use it.

The Breath Holding Card allowed one to hold their breath for thirty minutes. The effect was absolutely fantastic.

The System gave Ning Fei directions, allowing him to clearly see the direction where the Longevity Pill was located.

It was fortunate that he was the one who came down. If anyone else had come down instead, even equipped with professional gear, it would be absolutely impossible for them to find that Longevity Pill formed by natural minerals accumulating over an unknown number of years.