Swing the sword at the future female devil

Chapter 368 The conservatives thought the radicals were too conservative.
As an outstanding entrepreneur, Duan Huai created a simple production line, which included mining spirit stone ore, cleaning the ore, and rough processing. After a series of processes, what was obtained were rows of neatly stacked rough-processed Xuan-grade spirit stones!

It's important to know that the spirit stones currently circulating outside are all of the yellow grade, which is C grade. The B grade spirit stones of the profound grade combine both value and liquidity, making them the best wealth allocation.

Possessing a treasure trove but unable to develop it—this has always been Duan Huaige's predicament. After all, he couldn't simply hire a group of miners to mine within his Mountain and River Map just for spirit stones. There were far too many secrets hidden within.

Moreover, for those who have not cultivated the Dao of Mountains and Rivers, the spiritual energy of mountains and rivers is extremely poisonous. The reason why Qin Shuangjiang and Xiao Jiang encountered the scene of death and annihilation was because they could not adapt to the unique spiritual energy of mountains and rivers.

However, puppets are different. They have a certain level of intelligence, but not too much, which makes them perfect for assembly line mechanisms. Furthermore, their energy supply can be replenished by high concentrations of spiritual energy.

The concentration of spiritual energy is not a problem for Duan Huaige at all. Not to mention how much the concentration of spiritual energy in the surrounding area can be increased after the Spirit Nourishing Grass transforms into the Spirit Nourishing Tree, Duan Huaige, as the master of the Mountain and River Map, can almost effortlessly increase the concentration of spiritual energy in a certain area. After it spreads evenly, he can simply repeat the same method.

What perfect mining oxen and horses! I must get Gongshu Jiuyuan to design a puppet that can repair other puppets. That way, even with a medical team, we won't have to worry about a high failure rate!

As for who to sell the spirit stone mines to, that was never a question Duan Huaige considered. In a world where spiritual energy had recovered, these stones were practically hard currency, and there was never any shortage of buyers, especially since Duan Huaige was a stable source of supply.

After designing this business plan, Duan Huaige finally remembered that he needed to say goodbye to the Old Celestial Master, and left the room again…

Hmm? I seem to have gone out quite a few times today?

There was no sign of the old Celestial Master inside the Demon Subduing Hall. Duan Huaige searched everywhere and finally found the old man standing alone and gazing into the distance outside the protective array of Longhu Mountain.

"You've come." The old man didn't turn around, but simply said softly with his hands behind his back.

“Indeed. Celestial Master, I am here to bid you farewell.” Duan Huaige cupped his hands in a perfunctory manner. Don’t ask why he didn’t refer to himself as a junior; the answer is that he is now also a Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, and the fifty-second generation Celestial Master at that, making him of higher seniority than the current Celestial Master.

"The Landscape Painting has been taken over by the military. It's time for you to return to the capital to report back." The old Celestial Master turned his head and said quietly, "Well, have you decided where to go next?"

Duan Huaige shook his head. If it weren't for the appearance of the corrupted witch Xiao Jiang and the ultimate, heaven-defying form of King Yan last night, he might have considered going to the Zen sect or other places to continue searching for the fragments of the Jiangshan Sheji Map and racing against Taiqing...

But he can't afford to remain passive any longer. He needs to go home first to complete the alchemy process and, while he's at it, refine the Human Emperor Banner. Only then can he secure a greater chance of survival in the upcoming game.

Inviting the witch Xiao Jiang is easy, but sending her away is difficult. Tai Qing can come back after recovering, but Duan Huaige can't possibly rely on the witch Xiao Jiang to save the day again, can he?

The speed bump for Miss Qin has already been broken through because of the arrival of the Great Demon King Xi Yu. Who's next? King Yan or Little Jiang?

"I plan to stay in Jiangnan for now and return to the capital to report back later," Duan Huaige replied frankly. "Thank you for your care during this time, Master. I will always remember it."

"No need for formalities," the old master waved his hand and said, "If you're really willing, please do me one more small favor before you leave."

"What small favor?" "After Xiao Yao'er woke up last night, she has been stuck in a state of self-blame and hasn't eaten or drunk anything. She is still just a child after all. I hope you can talk to her from a friend's perspective and tell her not to get stuck in this mindset." The old master sighed and said, "Longhu Mountain is destined to suffer this calamity. It's not her fault."

Duan Huaige understood immediately. So, he wanted to give the wicked little celestial master a psychological consultation before leaving? For me, that's a piece of cake.

But adhering to the principle that a thief shouldn't leave empty-handed, Duan Huaige still made his request: "Of course I can coax her... but Master, I have another question I'd like to ask you..."

"Do you know what the military has been doing in Kunlun Ruins? Can you tell me about it?"

Upon hearing this, the old Celestial Master's expression changed drastically. He turned around and stared at him with deep, penetrating eyes…

"You really dare to ask, kid... Longhu Mountain is now under the military's control for defense. Aren't you afraid of being detained by the military for asking so directly?"

No worries, my future ex-girlfriend is still around. Unless Xie Laodeng is settling a personal score, he would never detain me for such a reason.

"Please enlighten me, Master."

After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Tianshi waved his hand, and a curtain of lightning appeared. Amidst the crackling lightning, he slowly spoke: "Kunlun Ruins is an ancient battlefield, connected to another world in its depths! For many years, the military has been exploring and excavating the secrets of Kunlun Ruins, but as for what they have discovered, no one knows."

"Even you, sir, don't know?"

"Nonsense, I'm not some kind of old Taoist priest who can predict the future," the old master said irritably. "But there have always been rumors that the military wants to explore another world."

Upon hearing this, Duan Huaige gasped in shock... Was this the legendary expedition to the cultivation world?
From now on, you won't need a dump truck to reincarnate in another world; you can just sign up for the army!

This is insane! The Mountain and River Map where Taiqing resides is a supreme treasure that appeared in Kunlun Ruins. That so-called other world is very likely Taiqing's home... A bunch of people who just experienced the revival of spiritual energy are going to attack their incredibly prosperous super immortal realm? Isn't this just courting death?

"However, this plan was later halted. There were two voices within the imperial court and military. One radical faction believed that the new world was a tremendous opportunity, and that if the expedition succeeded, the enormous benefits would instantly elevate the cultivation world of China several levels! The entire planet would benefit from it..."

"The other conservative faction believes there is no need to take risks. They suggest dropping hundreds or thousands of nuclear warheads on the other side to clear the area, leaving aside bronze chariots and holy blood, and then sending puppets to explore. If successful, they can still seize the opportunity; if they fail, there won't be too many casualties."

Duan Huaige: "..."

What classic scenario? Conservatives think radicals are too conservative?

According to Miss Qiuxi, I can't trust the people in the military too much. So in the normal timeline, should I trust the conservatives or the radicals?

(End of this chapter)