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Chapter 46
Chapter 46 A Noble Son Does Not Sit Beneath a Dangerous Wall, Humiliation Will Not Be Forgotten (3)
Although this place is dangerous, there’s no denying that the raw stones excavated from the Shenxu Ancient Mine are treasures in various stone gambling houses, priced far higher than other raw stones.
The probability of cutting out astonishing divine objects from those stones is also much higher than from ordinary raw stones.
In the past, even a Saint managed to dig out a Supreme’s handwritten notes and materials for crafting Imperial Weapons.
Many adventurers often risk great danger to come to different parts of the Shenxu Ancient Mine to look for scattered raw stones.
In the peripheral areas, the mineral veins are astonishing, and the resources are extremely abundant.
Various influential forces and sects have staked claims, sending disciples or affiliated sects to mine there.
Many important figures from ancient forces have ventured into the Shenxu Ancient Mine, seeking opportunities.
But without exception, they all vanished inside, like stones sinking into the sea, causing no ripples.
Jiang Minghan, along with his followers, appeared outside the periphery of the Shenxu Ancient Mine.
The major forces had already withdrawn, leaving only some small bottom-tier forces that still had disciples stationed there.
This area was incredibly desolate, with no vegetation, and the land was red as if stained with blood.
There were many small towns around, dedicated to storing materials from the Shenxu Ancient Mine.
Many warships and caravans came and went, carrying the mined spiritual ores and stones, with powerful cultivators assigned to escort them.
“Master, we can go with Qing Xuzi to explore. The Shenxu Ancient Mine is too dangerous. Your status is noble; we can’t let you take risks,” said Chu Xuan from Wanmo Cave, looking at the desolate scene in front of him.
He was dressed in black, with a cold and stern face, and carried an astonishing killing intent.
In the younger generation, he was an existence who could easily sweep his peers, having only lost to Jiang Minghan.
“A noble son does not sit beneath a dangerous wall, let alone someone ten thousand times nobler like our Master. Let us go instead; you don’t need to take the risk yourself,” said Ye Qingxuan, Yan Yuchu, and the other followers, agreeing that Jiang Minghan shouldn’t take the risk.
The Shenxu Ancient Mine was too eerie; even Supremes had bled there. Even in the peripheral areas, one couldn’t guarantee there wouldn’t be life-threatening dangers.
Although Jiang Minghan’s strength surpassed his peers, he was still just a young generation member.
“Young Master Jiang, why don’t you stay here in Blackstone City? I am confident I can find where the ancestors mined,” Qing Xuzi said solemnly.
If Jiang Minghan had an accident here, ten thousand lives wouldn’t be enough to compensate.
Hearing this, Jiang Minghan felt a little helpless and nodded slightly, “In that case, I’ll wait for your news in Blackstone City.”
“If you encounter danger, don’t linger; your lives are most important.”
Soon, Qing Xuzi led Chu Xuan and other young Supremes, along with numerous knights, turned into divine rainbows, heading towards the Shenxu Ancient Mine to determine the exact mining location of the past.
Half of the followers stayed by Jiang Minghan’s side, ready to follow his orders.
Leaving the Hidden Immortal Clan, Jiang Minghan had only brought some of his followers; many were still cultivating in the Jiang family’s ancient realm.
Some were out on training missions or cultivating in their respective clans and sects.
Even Jiang Minghan himself didn’t know how many followers he had subdued over the years.
Then, he headed towards Blackstone City, the nearest city to the Shenxu Ancient Mine.
This city was small and old, more like a large town than a city.
No one could remember when it was built. The reddish-brown city was full of marks of time, with many cracks.
Of course, there were many stone houses and gambling houses here, almost everywhere, auctioning raw stones and materials. Many major forces used it as a transit point.
Most of the mining areas outside the Shenxu Ancient Mine had been divided among the major forces, but this area belonged to the Qingxu Sacred Place 50,000 years ago.
Since Jiang Minghan showed up in Nanque Sacred City and backed the Qingxu Sacred Place, the major forces returned this mining area.
Jiang Minghan found a random teahouse and waited for news while checking the communication jade token about the situation in Nanque Sacred City.
Everything was unfolding as he had expected.
“No matter what, I need to determine the exact mining location first before making further plans…”
Looking at the distant Shenxu Ancient Mine, shrouded in red mist and killing intent, many thoughts crossed Jiang Minghan’s mind.
He had put in great effort for the Death Book. If it turned out to be less useful than he thought, it would be quite disappointing.
***
At this moment, in Nanque Sacred City.
After Jiang Minghan, Qing Xuzi, and others left, Xiao Yan, who stayed in the stone gambling house, looked a bit gloomy. He glanced at his senior sister and then returned to his courtyard.
He had now confirmed that the secret of Qingxu Sacred Place was definitely related to that mining area from the past.
“As the young master of the Hidden Immortal Clan, Jiang Minghan naturally doesn’t lack treasures. Anything he values so much and spends great effort to pursue must not be simple.”
“It seems I need to find a way to learn about what happened 50,000 years ago…”
Various thoughts crossed Xiao Yan’s mind. Given his vengeful nature, he couldn’t forget how Jiang Minghan’s follower had snatched his Stone Spirit Treasure Robe. This grudge was something Xiao Yan held onto and wouldn’t just let go.
If he didn’t avenge this, he would surely encounter inner demons in his future cultivation.
Now, with such a good opportunity before him, how could Xiao Yan let it slip?
As a reincarnator of nine lifetimes, having witnessed countless events and people, Xiao Yan was confident that in this life, he could reach the peak, merge his nine lives into one, and achieve the supreme realm.
No matter how arrogant and powerful Jiang Minghan was now, once he grew strong, Jiang Minghan would eventually become his stepping stone, crushed underfoot.
“Senior Sister Xiao Hongdou is infatuated with Jiang Minghan. Attacking from her side would be difficult. She also doubts me now and doesn’t trust me anymore…”
“The only way is to sneak into the Shenxu Ancient Mine’s periphery. The best method is to find those adventurers who frequent the place, disguise myself, and blend in.”
With this in mind, Xiao Yan had a plan.
“Wait, isn’t Xiao Ling an adventurer?”
Suddenly, Xiao Yan remembered and immediately went to find Xiao Ling.
When Qing Xuzi mentioned the mining area earlier, he noticed Xiao Ling’s expression change slightly before she turned and left.
Xiao Yan’s perception was very strong, and he had sensed her subtle, nearly imperceptible reaction.