Qingluo Mine
According to the sect's exploration, the fine iron ore here stretches for dozens of miles.
If all of them were dug up, based on market prices, the total value would be close to 500,000 high-grade spirit stones.
Although the value is very high, the Qingyun and Luoshui sects usually only send two Foundation Establishment stage cultivators to guard it year-round.
Because of this mine... he can't escape either.
Even if some audacious rogue cultivator at the Golden Core stage came to snatch it, they couldn't wait for the ore to be mined.
As for mining it yourself, even if a Golden Core cultivator worked day and night, it would take at least ten or eight years to completely mine the ore.
Therefore, guarding this mine was originally a very leisurely job.
In other words, you need to pay a little attention during the final handover period.
Moreover, there are two level-two formations set up by the combined efforts of the two places, so there is absolutely no danger here.
But now, the atmosphere in the mine is tense and oppressive.
Just because of two groups of miners recruited, more than ten people died inexplicably.
It not only caused panic among those who were absent from work there,
More importantly, the territory occupied by the Luoshui Sect has now been taken over by the Blackwater Sect.
The other party has already come knocking on our door, demanding an explanation from the Qingyun Sect!
"What's your attitude now? Our men are dead, if it wasn't you, then who was it?"
The two people from the Qingyun Sect responsible for guarding the area,
One of them was named Lin Cang, the same Foundation Establishment Level 2 steward who fought Ye Feng in Shen Lang's cave before Ye Feng left the mountain. Now, more than half a year later, he has advanced to Foundation Establishment Level 3.
Ye Feng was even more familiar with the other person.
Qingxuefeng, the senior male cultivator, Xiao Junyan!
Xiao Junyan, who was nearly fifty years old, heard that Ye Feng had fought his way to Foundation Establishment using Qi Refining techniques.
In an instant, his mind became clear, and without even using a Foundation Establishment Pill, he directly advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage.
If one achieves Foundation Establishment before the age of sixty, there is a sliver of hope for attaining the Golden Core.
Therefore, he was reinstated by the sect and became a steward of the Qingyun Sect, and was dispatched to this place.
However, both of them were at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, yet they were facing a Foundation Establishment level 5 expert and a Foundation Establishment level 3 expert from the Black Cloud Demon Sect.
Moreover, there were two Foundation Establishment stage cultivators from the Luoshui Sect nearby...
The other party illegally mined in their area, and now that someone has died, they're blaming them.
Although Lin Cang was furious, he still politely clasped his hands in greeting.
"Gentlemen, we lost many of our men in this attack on the miners. I think there must be other hidden circumstances. Why don't we each report to our sects and ask them to come and investigate?"
After Lin Cang finished speaking, a female disciple opposite him also offered advice.
"Yes, Senior Brother Chen, how about we..."
"Smack!"
Before the female cultivator could finish speaking, Chen Gui slapped her and sent her flying.
"Do I need you to teach me how to do things? You have no manners!"
After saying that, he turned to look at Lin Cang.
"What? You think you can intimidate me with your sect? Do you think the Azure Cloud Sect can outdo my Black Cloud Sect just because it's nearby?"
Lin Cang was secretly alarmed to see that the other party was ruthless, not even sparing "their own people."
However, he is now representing the face of the Qingyun Sect. The two sides are not subordinate to each other, and even if he is weaker than the other, he is not afraid.
"Fellow Daoist Chen misunderstands. I am merely stating the facts. If Fellow Daoist Chen has a better solution, please feel free to suggest it!"
Chen Gui's eyes flashed with disdain as he raised his voice.
"Sure, you hand over all your workers to me and mine for us for free for a month, and that'll settle things!"
"What? This is impossible!"
Xiao Junyan directly refused.
The mine has hundreds, even thousands, of miners who dig out ore worth tens of thousands of spirit stones every day.
Even a one-day break is a dereliction of duty on their part, and now the other party wants to reassign all those who have been absent without leave.
This is not a solution to the problem at all.
The other party was arrogant, and if Lin Cang softened his attitude even slightly, the other party would become even more aggressive and demanding.
Having fought in the Demon-Controlling Pass for nearly ten years, Xiao Junyan possessed an indomitable spirit.
His resolute refusal at this moment even made Chen Gui, a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, turn his head and focus his attention.
"So, you're not going to resolve the issue?"
Chen Gui's gaze was cold and sharp as he approached and spoke.
"Once the senior cultivators from the sect arrive, they will naturally investigate the matter thoroughly!"
Xiao Junyan met his gaze without flinching.
Lin Cang had already taken a small step back, looking at Xiao Junyan who had just advanced to the second level of Foundation Establishment, and couldn't help but feel admiration.
If it were him, he'd probably be speechless by now...
The opponent is the Black Cloud Sect! Let alone this fifth-level Foundation Establishment cultivator, even the third-level Foundation Establishment cultivators over there might be able to defeat both of them!
Xiao Junyan dared to speak like that... Lin Cang looked at Xiao Junyan's retreating figure and couldn't help but think of Ye Feng.
I heard he also just advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage.
I wonder what would happen if he were standing here instead?
At this point, their conversation had reached a point of sharp confrontation, with neither side willing to back down.
A sinister glint flashed in Chen Gui's eyes.
"Alright, alright! In that case, let's wait for the sect to send someone over!"
Seeing that Xiao Junyan had actually forced the other party away, Lin Cang couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.
We cultivators, indeed, cannot back down.
At this moment, he couldn't help but admire his junior brother, who was nearly twenty years older than him.
But before the smugness on his face could fade, a sudden and unexpected change occurred on the field.
Chen Gui, who had reached the door, suddenly drew his sword, turned around, and stabbed the Luoshui Sect disciple...
"How dare you! You actually dared to kill someone right in front of me!!"
Chen Gui roared angrily, then turned his head, a sinister smile on his face.
"kill!"
...
In no time at all
Lin Cang and Xiao Junyan then collapsed to the ground one after the other.
Even though both of them had already entered the Blue Shield sect,
But faced with the endless dark clouds, they were still powerless to defend themselves.
Eventually, his body and face were covered in black sand, and he could no longer even circulate his spiritual energy.
The entire battle lasted only a moment, without even destroying the house.
Chen Gui revealed a satisfied smile, patted Xiao Junyan's face with his sword, and said...
"Kid? You're so arrogant, aren't you? Show me your arrogance again!"
Xiao Junyan's face was full of mockery.
"If you've got the guts, then kill me!"
"snort!"
They certainly wouldn't dare to kill them; Foundation Establishment cultivators all leave their soul tablets in the sect's ancestral hall.
The sect's deacons are all recorded when they leave the sect. Once one is killed, someone will come to check immediately, and it might just be a Golden Core cultivator.
Do you think I wouldn't dare to touch you?
A cruel smile appeared on Chen Gui's face as he plunged his sword into Xiao Junyan's thigh, all the way to the bone.
Then slowly rotate the sword.
Xiao Junyan was in so much pain that cold sweat poured down his forehead, but he gritted his teeth and didn't utter a sound.
"Does it hurt? Why aren't you saying anything?"
Chen Gui stabbed Xiao Junyan in the other foot with his sword, a broad smile on his face.
"Speechless now? How disappointing... I still prefer your previous rebellious self!"
Seeing that Xiao Junyan remained silent, Chen Gui also lost interest.
His gaze shifted, landing on the Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Luoshui Sect lying to one side.
Although I wouldn't dare kill someone from the Qingyun Sect, killing someone from the Luoshui Sect wouldn't be a problem.
The Obsidian Demon Prince currently stationed at the Luoshui Sect is extremely satisfied with his service.
Killing a Foundation Establishment cultivator is nothing; what can the Luoshui Sect do to him?
Besides... wasn't it the Qingyun Sect that killed him? What does it have to do with me?
"Hmph..."
Seeing the other person approaching with a sinister smile, Tan Xia of Luoshui Sect couldn't help but retreat step by step.
But she had already been stabbed in the dantian, so she was completely unable to resist.
She could only watch helplessly as Chen Gui raised his sword in front of her. At the last moment, she chose to close her eyes.
Now, I only hope that my fellow disciples on the other side will see the message and escape with their lives.
But the sensation of the longsword piercing her didn't return for a long time, so she couldn't help but open her eyes again.
Upon closer inspection, I was startled again.
The longsword was positioned less than an inch from her forehead.
But seeing Chen Gui's terrified face before him, he could no longer bring himself to stab him even a little.
"Senior...Senior! Spare me!!"
Behind Chen Gui, a young man who had suddenly appeared was checking the injuries of the two Qingyun Sect members.
Ye Feng stopped Xiao Junyan's injuries and then sucked out the black sand from their bodies.
He turned around with a smile.
"What a disappointment... I still prefer your old, rebellious self!"
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