So the two of them happily made their decision. They would mine here tonight. As cultivators, staying up all night wouldn't affect them at all.
Moreover, the temperature drops significantly after sunset, which is perfect for working.
Li Baozhu also released Huang Fugui, which was more sensitive to spiritual energy.
As soon as he came out, he couldn't help but shout, but Jian Ning immediately covered his mouth.
"Keep your voice down, it's so quiet at night, you might attract wolves." Huang Fugui quickly nodded.
His small eyes kept staring at Xiao Lingfeng, scrutinizing him from head to toe. He was incredibly curious.
"This is my pet, you know that." Jian Ning turned to look at Xiao Lingfeng and chuckled dryly.
"Yes, is there anything special about it?"
Xiao Lingfeng asked subconsciously. For some reason, Jian Ning's pet gave him a feeling that it was extraordinary and particularly intelligent.
"Hehe, it can talk, I'm only telling you this. Even my brother doesn't know." Jian Ning held Huang Fugui up in front of Xiao Lingfeng as if presenting a treasure.
"real?"
"Of course it's true, would my master lie to you?" Huang Fugui immediately chimed in when he heard Xiao Lingfeng's disbelief. So what if it can talk? What's so strange about that?
"You've got quite a temper. Besides this, what else can you do?" Xiao Lingfeng didn't show any surprise at all. Perhaps his acceptance level had increased since he came into contact with cultivation.
"It can also detect where the spiritual energy is the highest, similar to the function of a treasure-hunting rat," Jian Ning said, placing Huang Fugui on the ground.
"It's your time to shine. Let's keep digging over there and we'll get more."
Huang Fugui didn't even need to think; he simply pointed his little paw at the pit in the southeast direction.
"Alright, let's get started."
Jian Ning picked up the pickaxe and continued digging in the direction Huang Fugui had pointed out. Xiao Lingfeng also came to help. The two of them worked together. The deeper they dug, the more slippery the pit became.
The turquoise grew on the rocks on both sides. If Jian Ning and her companion hadn't been using magical artifacts, it would have taken a lot of effort to get the ore down.
After all, without large excavating machinery, it all relies on manual labor. Mining jade is a very laborious process.
They don't have that concern at all; they just dig in and a large rock falls down. It's like a shoddy construction project—it's incredibly easy.
Huang Fugui wasn't idle either. While Jian Ning and the others were digging in front, it was collecting the raw materials from behind, sending them all to the Immortal Abode. That place was vast.
Actually, it felt that its master didn't need to go through all this trouble of mining himself. Why not just use magic to move the mountain in? Then the ore vein would belong to the master.
Huang Fugui never even considered whether Jian Ning had the ability given her current magical power.
That night, the two humans and the beast were constantly busy, except for eating some food to replenish their energy.
At daybreak, they carved a tunnel straight through the mountain, not in a straight line, but in a winding path, because they had to follow the direction of the ore vein.
Looking at the rising sun in the morning, Jian Ning stretched her body.
"Are you tired? Want to take a break and go back, or keep going?"
"I'm not tired. Let's bring out some food and dig up some more while the weather is still cool."
Xiao Lingfeng really put in a lot of effort tonight. His hair and clothes were covered in dust. He looked quite different from his usual handsome self, but he exuded a strong masculine charm.
Jian Ning first used a dust removal spell on Xiao Lingfeng, and he was instantly clean.
"What kind of magic is this? Can I learn it?" Xiao Lingfeng felt the changes in his body and looked at Jian Ning with starry eyes.
"Sure, not only this, but also many other very useful little spells. I'll teach you them when I have time."
"Let's eat first, I'm starving." As she spoke, she cast a dust-removing spell on herself and Huang Fugui as well.
Then they took out the table and chairs again.
"What would you like to eat this morning? Eight-treasure porridge, soup dumplings, or soy milk and fried dough sticks?"
“Anything is fine, I’m not picky.” Xiao Lingfeng smiled and sat down, waiting for Jian Ning to get him some food.
"Master, I want to eat meat. What's good about porridge? Do you have braised beef or chicken thighs?" Huang Fugui also squatted on the chair, looking at Jian Ning expectantly.
“Yes, but you’re not hungry. It’s fine whether you eat or not. Why are you fighting with us for food?” Although Jian Ning said this, she still took out a large piece of braised beef and a roast chicken for it.
Then came breakfast for myself and Xiao Lingfeng.
The eight-treasure porridge was cooked until it was fragrant, soft, and steaming hot. There were also steamed buns, savory pancakes, soy milk, fried dough sticks, tea eggs, eight-treasure pickles, and crisp pickled cucumbers.
The table was covered with food.
"Here, eat more. You'll be better able to work when you're full."
Jian Ning didn't think the things she brought out were anything special. If she had more space, she could have brought out even more varieties.
"You don't have to say the last sentence."
Xiao Lingfeng hadn't had these breakfast snacks from before the apocalypse for a while. Aunt Wang, who sold steamed buns, often made them, but they never tasted the same as the ones sold outside.
Without being polite, he picked up his chopsticks and started eating heartily.
Jian Ning was really hungry. After working all night, even with the support of her spiritual power, she was still mentally exhausted.
She's still human, after all; she hasn't become a deity yet.
I picked up the crispy fried dough stick and took a big bite. It was so delicious and incredibly satisfying.
After finishing their meal, they took out some fruit. After resting for a while, they continued digging in a different location, following the direction Huang Fugui had pointed out.
They worked until almost noon before finally stopping.
"Let's go back. We must be worried about our families." Jian Ning didn't mind; she often disappeared for long periods of time, and Jian Anping was used to it. But Aunt Wang was definitely worried.
"Okay, let's go." Xiao Lingfeng wiped the sweat from his forehead. It was hot now, and it wasn't suitable to continue working.
"Here's an invisibility talisman. If we come down the mountain like this in broad daylight, it'll be hard to explain if your troops see us."
Jian Ning first used a dust-removing spell to clean the two of them, and then handed Xiao Lingfeng a talisman.
"Are you coming again tonight?" Xiao Lingfeng asked, taking the bag and pressing it against his body.
"Come on, let's come here tonight to establish our foundation. There's still some spiritual energy in the pit. It will all dissipate in a few days. Where will we find it then?"
Jian Ning had already made up her mind. When she got back, she would take out all the jade stones she had dug up, and the two of them would attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage tonight.
This place is quite open, perfect for undergoing the tribulation. It would be too conspicuous in the city.
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