Free Web NovelChapter 2385: Chapter 2377: The Timely Rain Angler
Actually, from the beginning, Feng Jun never intended to take over the large mine all by himself; he had always planned to cooperate with the Xuanhuang Sect.
The mine was indeed too large to be fully exploited in a short time. If it were to be discovered by other Human Cultivators in the future, cooperation would be inevitable—even conflicts might arise.
So after bargaining with True Sage Diao Sou for quite some time, they eventually decided to split the large mine fifty-fifty—after all, on the same planet, they could easily demarcate their respective areas.
For the three smaller mines, Feng Jun would present two to get rewards, as a form of repayment for granting him the opportunity.
True Sage Diao Sou’s attempt to pressure him seemed to have failed, but by granting Feng Jun the opportunity, it did impose some limitations in a certain sense.
Then he notified other cultivators, saying that Feng Jun had brought energy stones and that everyone could come for transactions.
Quite a few people came to trade, but none of them were openly exchanging. The energy stones mined by Feng Jun were traded only twenty percent.
It was clear that everyone was still exploring how energy stones should be used in conjunction with weapons. They were still in the experimental testing phase, without reaching the stage of large-scale application and reserves.
However, the compensation offered by everyone was substantial, and the twenty percent of energy stones matched, if not exceeded, the mining remuneration Feng Jun had paid.
It was quite normal; they were at the frontline now, where insect corpses were plentiful, and the mining remuneration Feng Jun paid didn’t equate to the value of the energy stones—it was merely the payment for digging.
After the exchange, Feng Jun stated his intention to head to the passage entrance and hand over the information about the three energy stone mines to the Xuanhuang Sect, to which True Sage Diao Sou expressed his desire to accompany him and also take a look at the colossal energy stone mine.
Feng Jun wasn’t very surprised by this and used a Blink to take him to that giant planet.
The sensing ability of the True Sage was not to be underestimated. Diao Sou felt with all his might and was instantly stunned, "Such a large mine, nearly the entire planet is made of energy stones."
He was able to perceive this because Feng Jun had already confirmed the presence of an energy stone mine here. Without Feng Jun’s hint, if he were to sense one planet after another, his speed would only be slower than Feng Jun’s.
Feng Jun simply shook his head with a smile, "How could it all be energy stone? In total, it’s only about one-fifth of it, and high-quality energy stones make up just ten percent. Screening excavation is still necessary."
True Sage Diao Sou gave him a deep look, and the impulse to capture this person arose in his heart again. However, the impulse came quickly and dissipated even faster—he didn’t want to make a fool of himself like Tuotuo True Sage.
He finally sighed, "Feng Xiaoyou, your abilities are truly enviable. To be honest, I’m really curious about your sect’s background, that they can take you in, and even... trustingly let you out."
"I can’t sit idle," Feng Jun smiled slightly, "You know, True Sage, my inability to sit still has put you in a tough spot, causing you to confront me."
I haven’t mentioned it, and you still bring it up? True Sage Diao Sou gave him a deep look, "Do you think what you’ve done is by the rules?"
"During wartime..." Feng Jun carelessly said these four words but eventually didn’t continue, "Actually, I thought you wouldn’t know that a True Immortal entered White Pebble Beach, so I planned to mention it the next time I see you... How did you know?"
True Sage Diao Sou looked at him helplessly, knowing well that what this person said was true, "Kunhao made such a big scene that the Xuanhuang Sect couldn’t be unaware. Naturally, they contacted me to ask if I had authorized it... Yuangang even thought I was betraying the interests of both sects."
Only then did Feng Jun realize why Diao Sou had pressured him. While the opponent might have exaggerated slightly, he had indeed caused an adverse reaction, "Looking back, it was quite hasty of me."
"It’s fine, as long as it’s clarified," True Sage Diao Sou was genuinely able to let go of it, "Take me to meet the miners."
Feng Jun didn’t know his intentions, but he figured that True Sage would not take it out on any Small Golden Core Cultivators, so he brought True Sage Diao Sou to the stone.
The mining at this energy stone site was nearing its end. Only three Golden Core cultivators were doing the final excavation inside, while the others were chatting freely on the stone.
A figure flashed, and everyone saw Feng Jun. Then, they saw a blurry silhouette, "This is..."
"Everyone, come quickly, pay respects to True Sage Diao Sou," Feng Jun hurriedly greeted them, not intending to flaunt any authority. The key point was that with a True Sage present, it was certainly necessary for everyone to pay their respects.
Everyone gasped in shock. Even the three inside the mine rushed out hurriedly, "Greetings to the True Sage from the Higher Realm."
"No need," True Sage Diao Sou waved his hand and said calmly. Seeing that there were indeed twenty people present, he knew Feng Jun wasn’t playing any tricks—Feng Jun brought twenty True Immortals as reported by the elder in charge of the passage entrance at the Xuanhuang Sect.
Without any deception, it wasn’t in vain that he extended his care, "You all have entered this realm without the consent of Xuanhuang and Yuangang. With my visit today, you’ve been given the green light, but I must emphasize that if you don’t comply with Feng Xiaoyou’s arrangements... our two sects will not acknowledge it!"
His words combined warning and support, expressing displeasure and also showing a measure of care, while simultaneously supporting Feng Jun’s authority.
Everyone quickly responded with "We don’t dare," just at that moment, True Sage Diao Sou suddenly lifted his head and gave a casual snort, "What a coincidence..."
In the blink of an eye, he was gone, leaving everyone else bewildered, "What just happened?"
"I don’t know, let’s wait a bit," Feng Jun shook his head, "What are your plans, go back and rest, or continue mining?"
"Only mining?" Yue Qing asked solemnly, "I’m very curious to see the combat strength of the Insect Race in this world."
"Mining is all we can do," Feng Jun replied with a bitter smile, "This is the limit of Xuanhuang Sect, but Tuotuo True Sage agreed that when the Insect Race attacks, we can fight back."
Yue Qing didn’t even think about it and naturally said, "Then let’s find a planet with Insect Race to mine."
"That might not work," Feng Jun shook his head with a bitter smile, "The Insect World is interconnected, if we really provoke the big ones, we’ll get into major trouble, and I don’t want your friends and family to complain."
"Pfft, who would complain?" Yue Qing asked indifferently.
Qu Jianlei quickly chimed in, "Since we’re cultivating, we must take risks; if you don’t have the guts, why cultivate at all?"
Only then did Feng Jun realize, he wasn’t dealing with the peaceful Luohua people but with constantly battling cultivators.
However, he still shook his head, "I’ll think about this, but I’ve already promised Tuotuo True Sage, it’s not easy to change it."
The next moment, Tuotuo True Sage returned, looking calm and composed, "Talking bad about me?"
"I wouldn’t dare," Feng Jun replied with a smiling face, "They feel that just mining is boring and hope to mine on a planet where the Insect Race survives."
"Well..." Tuotuo True Sage was stunned for a moment, then shook his head, "I’m not stopping you, but the number of spots I’ve granted you is limited; if you wish to seek death, it’s up to you... However, I don’t want you to expose the identity of human cultivators."
"I don’t want to have complaints against me either," Feng Jun responded casually, "Actually, I think mining is quite good."
"Who says it’s not?" Tuotuo True Sage agreed deeply, then spoke in an aged manner, "This world is extremely dangerous, small Golden Core cultivators must be careful, two Nascent Soul True Immortals ahead got injured."
Yue Qing, Qu Jianlei, Ji Buseng, and others were defiant individuals, but they could only accept these words; even the most arrogant Golden Core wouldn’t dare disrespect a True Sage.
Feng Jun was stunned, "Someone got injured? I really didn’t notice, who was it?"
"The injuries aren’t severe," Tuotuo True Sage answered lightly, among the injured, there was a Xuanhuang Sect True Immortal, so he was too embarrassed to say more, he stated quite casually, "Anyway, Yi Jue wasn’t injured... I know what you want to ask."
Upon hearing this, Feng Jun felt awkward to ask further and changed the topic, "True Sage, you just?"
"A group of little bugs, two Nascent Souls, about ten Golden Cores," Tuotuo True Sage replied casually, "They were heading this way; I’ve heard this mine was taken from the Insect Race? Presumably, they’re here for mining too."
Upon hearing this, the faces of the Golden Cores changed collectively: Could it be so coincidental?
Tuotuo True Sage could easily guess what they were thinking, he raised his hand and released over a dozen Insect Race corpses, "All freshly killed."
Yue Qing’s face stiffened, finally taking this matter seriously, "We did find some traces of Insect Race in the mine... Are there that many Nascent Souls in the Insect Race?"
"More than you imagine," Tuotuo True Sage replied casually, then collected the insect corpses, and looked at Feng Jun, "Let’s go, take me to the entrance."
"Please wait a moment, True Sage," Feng Jun responded seriously, then pointed at these Golden Cores, "There’s a good chance the Insect Race will come again, so I’d better send them back to the White Pebble Beach first."
Tuotuo True Sage thought about it and found this request reasonable, so he nodded, "Okay, quick trip back and forth."
Yue Qing and others didn’t have the courage to refuse, if Tuotuo True Sage hadn’t coincidentally come, encountering such an Insect Race team would undoubtedly cause considerable losses to the present Golden Core Masters.
Feng Jun took them to the White Pebble Beach, the next moment, Divine Sense of True Immortal Ni Chang descended, "Back already? How long can we rest this time?"
"A brief rest, we’ll leave again in two or three days," Feng Jun replied solemnly, "This time, I’ve got permission from Xuanhuang Sect to bring fifty Golden Cores and five True Immortals, but once there, it’s just mining, as for details, True Immortal Ni Chang can ask them."
After speaking, he took out his mobile phone, swiped it, and disappeared again.
True Immortal Ni Chang directly asked her fellow disciples, without needing to avoid others—twenty Masters’ mouths are not easily sealed, "Qu Jianlei, did you gain much?"
Qu Jianlei answered solemnly, "A bit dull, gains were okay, I will continue going... Master Yue might not return."
"You talk nonsense, did I say I wouldn’t go?" Yue Qing angrily retorted upon hearing.
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