However, after several searches, everyone came up empty-handed.
"These seem to be just ordinary gold, with no hint of a curse," Old Gandalf frowned.
Luo En nodded and said, "It seems that the 'source' isn't here; it might be in the nests of the other two giant dragons."
Giant Dragons possess a strong sense of territory. Although the three giant dragons in Lonely Mountain share some connections, they clearly retain their inherent species habits and don't flock together. Instead, they built their nests separately within the mountain.
"Let's pick something useful and make it quick!" Rose after stuffing some golden artifacts she liked into her waist bag, urged without a change in expression.
Luo En and Gandalf also began their respective sweeps, taking a few rather nice pieces from the mountain of treasures.
Of course, the dragon blood Xili urgently needed was not forgotten, as her good friend Celebrian had already sealed it in a crystal bottle ahead of time.