noffsinger Chapter 71 Planning the Spirit Stone Mine
Chapter 71 Planning the Spirit Stone Mine
The Holy Mountain has thirty-nine levels.
Jin Qing's mansion is nestled deep within a tranquil bamboo forest.
The spiritual energy here, though slightly weaker than that of the fortieth floor, is still as dense as mist.
Qingfeng, holding the jade token, arrived at this place and stopped when he saw the faint glow of the protective barrier at the entrance of the mansion.
"I can break this kind of restrictive magic array in half a day."
Qingfeng paused in front of the door for a moment, then shook his head; he didn't approve of Jinqing's magic array.
With his skill in formations, he could probably make a fortune as a thief.
"With the entire protective array activated, Jin Qing is most likely not at home."
Yuan Yao and Yan Li are in seclusion trying to break through to the Core Formation stage, and Si Yue also needs to cultivate and take care of Ti Hun and the Gold-Eating Insect.
It's really inconvenient to entertain guests at home. Let's arrange a guest room at Miaoyin Gate for them to wait."
Qingfeng raised his hand and sent out a transmission talisman into the restriction.
"Fellow Daoist Jin Qing, Qing Feng has come to visit, but unfortunately you are out. If you return to your residence, you can find me at Miao Yin Sect, where I will be waiting for you."
After leaving his message, he looked around again.
According to his divine sense, Han Li's residence was also fully protected, indicating that he was still out killing monsters in the outer sea and had not yet returned.
He then turned and transformed into a streak of light, flying towards the Myriad Sounds Sect located in Tianxing City.
Miaoyin Sect belongs to the Merchant Alliance and is located in the bustling area of Tianxing City.
When doing business, you definitely need to choose a storefront.
The mansions on the sacred mountain, though possessing even greater spiritual energy, are still residential buildings.
Before long, Qingfeng saw the elegant and exquisite pavilion where the Miaoyin Sect was located from the air.
"This location is in a bustling and noisy area, making it a good place to gather intelligence and information."
Qingfeng's escape light landed in front of the pavilion of Miaoyin Sect.
He had almost forgotten that, besides being a business alliance, the Miaoyin Sect was also a spy agency specializing in gathering information and intelligence.
Many of the female disciples in their sect are the wives of leaders of various forces or Core Formation cultivators.
His father-in-law, Wang Heng, appears gentle and refined, but he is actually quite shrewd and capable.
As Qingfeng walked with his hands behind his back to the entrance of Miaoyin Sect, a beautiful woman in a purple dress walked over.
"Young Master Qingfeng, you've arrived. Miss is in the quiet room on the top floor discussing matters with the sect leader. Shall we announce your arrival?"
Feng Yun came forward to greet him, clearly recognizing him.
"No need to announce my arrival. Just arrange a quiet guest room for me. I need to wait for a guest here."
"By the way, if any fellow Daoist named Jin Qing comes, immediately bring him to see me."
Qingfeng said with a smile.
He used his divine sense to scan Fan Jingmei from top to bottom and inside to outside.
It must be said that mature women do have a unique charm, but unfortunately she was a widow and not his type.
"Yes, young master, please follow me."
Fan Jingmei quickly led the way, taking him to a quiet room on the third floor that was elegantly furnished and well-soundproofed.
Then he instructed several female disciples to serve him spiritual tea, snacks, and incense before respectfully withdrawing.
Watching the female disciples come and go, Qingfeng thought to himself, "My father-in-law, Wang Heng, really knows how to enjoy life."
Although these female disciples were not stunning beauties, they had the advantage of being numerous.
Those pale, white arms, thighs, shoulders, and chest...
"What a pity, my standards are too high now, I don't really feel anything."
Inside the quiet room, Qingfeng sat cross-legged and shook his head.
He wasn't pretending to be a virtuous gentleman; he genuinely had no feelings left.
With stunning beauties like Yuan Yao and Wang Ning constantly by his side, other female cultivators seem utterly uninteresting.
Moreover, the appearances of these young female disciples were far inferior to Siyue's.
"However, Fan Jingmei is shrewd and organized, making her a good managerial talent."
It's a pity she stopped at the Pseudo-Core Formation stage. It would be better to help her form her Core and then send her to manage some of the sect's assets.
Qingfeng had a decent impression of Fan Jingmei and planned to cultivate her career later.
The first stage of the "Hoping for Father to Become a Dragon" plan is completed once the cultivation techniques are integrated to help the father advance to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
The second stage is about acquiring spirit stones.
Making money through business is too slow, and murder and robbery easily provoke public outrage...
The only way to obtain a large quantity of spirit stones is to mine them.
Qingfeng tapped his fingers lightly on the table, pondering his next plan.
There are regular mineral veins around Tianxing City, including the inner twelve star islands and the outer twenty-four star islands.
These veins mostly contain medium to low-grade spirit stones.
Larger mineral veins are directly managed by the Star Palace. Smaller mineral veins are allocated to the affiliated sects or families of the Nascent Soul Elders of the various Star Palaces.
"These mineral resources have been monopolized by the Star Palace for a long time. After the Reverse Star Alliance rises up, many mineral veins will be seized by them."
Jin Kui allocated the profits from Kui Xing Island, one of the twenty-four outer star islands, to my Qingyang Sect; I suspect he has ulterior motives.
Qingfeng remembered clearly that after the Reverse Star Alliance launched its attack, almost all of the outer twenty-four star islands fell to the enemy. The Star Palace could only rely on Tianxing City to set up a defensive line on the inner twelve star islands.
Giving Kui Xing Island to Qingyang Sect was most likely a hidden move orchestrated by Jin Kui.
"Kui Xing Island is an important node in the southwestern sea area, and its geographical location is a transportation hub. It can be said to be the Malacca of the Chaotic Star Sea."
Moreover, there is a teleportation array on a deserted island here that leads to the south.
If unrest occurs, this island will become a target for many forces.
It is known that the two saints cannot leave Tianxing City. Jin Kui's arrangement is most likely a preparation to abandon the outer defense line and defend Tianxing City once the war starts.
The move to Kui Xing Island was a delaying tactic. Once Qingyang Sect acquired this territory, any other forces attempting to intervene would have to fight.
"That old fox Jin Kui wants us to keep both the righteous and demonic paths occupied."
A cold smile appeared on Qingfeng's lips.
However, since Kim Kyu had given him a piece of cake, he didn't stand on ceremony.
Once their father advances to the late Nascent Soul stage, anyone who dares to covet their Qingyang Sect's territory will pay a heavy price.
"The emperor's throne rotates, next year it's my turn."
"I want not only Kui Xing Island, but also to mine the mineral veins of Bi Ling Island, and I want the entire Chaotic Star Sea."
Qingfeng decided to turn the tables and take complete control of Kuixing Island first.
And the mineral veins of Biling Island...
He had always wanted to mine the No. 1 mine in the Chaotic Star Sea, but his sect's strength did not allow it.
The Biling Island mineral vein is located in the northern region of Silver Shark Island in the Outer Star Sea.
The spirit stones produced are mostly high-grade wood-type spirit stones, with a very small number of top-grade spirit stones.
It can be said to be the richest mine in the Chaotic Star Sea.
However, once this mine is opened for mining, it will inevitably attract a lot of competition from various forces.
The Star Palace, the Reverse Star Alliance, and the Golden Flood Dragon King of the Outer Sea Demon Clan all have Nascent Soul stage cultivators.
"Should we go?"
Qingfeng hesitated.
There are many monsters in the outer sea. If I, a mere Core Formation cultivator, were to go there to mine, I would likely be surrounded and killed by a group of monsters or even Nascent Soul cultivators if I let the slightest sound out.
After all, what is produced are high-grade spirit stones and extremely rare top-grade spirit stones.
"But... top-grade spirit stones are too much."
Qingfeng licked his lips; he simply couldn't resist the temptation of spirit stones.
The mineral veins on Biling Island are well-hidden. If I mine them stealthily and slowly, I shouldn't be discovered, right?
Compared to the scattered mineral deposits in the outer seas such as Thunder Island and Dragon Island, the area where the Biling Island mineral vein is located is relatively safe.
"After the Void Heaven Palace is built, the Star Palace will fight with the Reverse Star Alliance, and then the Biling Island mineral vein will be discovered."
If we don't start mining now, we might miss out.
After thinking it over, Qingfeng decided that after finishing the Xuan Gu Ruins dungeon with his father, he would go to the Outer Sea again to check on the situation.