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Chapter 58 Dead Hole [Please continue reading]

With this finger bone, Ji Yuan and Qiu Qianhai's lives became much simpler.

They would go out on the boat during the day to collect spirit stones, and then return at night to use the spirit stones for cultivation.

Furthermore, Ji Yuan also opened a small door between the two rooms, quietly sharing the effects of his [Cave Abode] with Qiu Qianhai.

Other methods that pose an exposure risk are naturally not acceptable.

However, this level 1 [Cave Abode] only increases the concentration of spiritual energy at night by 20%.

Qiu Qianhai didn't even realize it, only saying that using spirit stones for cultivation was incredibly extravagant, as it made his cultivation progress much faster.

That evening, Qiu Qianhai returned after selling the cold iron sand.

Ji Yuan waited for him halfway by boat.

Upon seeing him approach, Ji Yuan shared his thoughts.

"Let's not sell here on Qingbo Island for the next few days. If we sell for several days in a row, we're afraid that someone with ulterior motives will take notice. Let's store it for a few more days and then sell it at Baibaolou in Jingdefang, which is nearby."

"it is good."

Qiu Qianhai nodded, then took out a piece of candy from his storage bag and popped it into his mouth. Savoring the sweetness on his tongue, he slowly said:

"The plot of land we found these past few days is pretty good, it yields about 4 catties a day... How about we dig for another 4 days, and then we'll go to Jingdefang to sell it."

Four days... Ji Yuan estimated that he should go back after these four days.

This time when he goes back, Ji Yuan plans to go into seclusion, the kind of seclusion where he won't leave until he reaches the late stage of Qi Refining.

"Alright."

"Let's put in more effort tomorrow and search harder. I still feel like there's a dead end nearby."

"..."

The following evening.

On a dilapidated awning boat on the shore of Qingbo Island, two middle-aged men, one tall and one short, were sitting.

Both of them came from Huaiyinfang, so they had a very good relationship. One was named Sun Dazhi, and the other was named Deng Lang.

Back when they were still in Huaiyinfang, the two of them often engaged in robbery and plunder. Later, they accidentally ran into a tough nut to crack and were driven to Heishuifang.

Later, when the price of iron sand rose, he came to Qingbo Pond to make a fortune.

"Why didn't those two come today?" Sun Dazhi raised an eyebrow. "Could it be that things weren't going well today, and they didn't dig up much?"

"Heh, Brother Sun, what are you thinking? You know how cunning those two are. They came separately on the first day. If we hadn't happened to find out that they were staying on the same island, we wouldn't have known about their relationship at all."

"I reckon they're afraid that if they come too often, they'll be spotted by us kind-hearted people, so they're planning to come back in a few days."

Deng Lang stroked the stubble on his chin. "Or we could take it a step further and sell cold iron sand in another market."

"So what do we do?"

Sun Dazhi spread his hands.

Between the two of them, Deng Lang, who was at the fifth level of Qi Refining, always made the decisions, while Sun Dazhi, who was at the sixth level of Qi Refining, didn't have such a keen eye for detail.

"Heh, that depends on whether you want to pull off this job, Brother Sun."

"Just imagine, he found a dead hole and dug out several kilograms of cold iron sand a day, bringing in sixty or seventy spirit stones. Who the hell wouldn't be envious?"

After Sun Dazhi finished speaking, he hesitated again: "It's just that with our strength... I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult. That guy at the sixth level of Qi Refining looks so calm and collected, he's obviously not easy to deal with."

"That's easy, just find two more people."

Deng Lang said nonchalantly.

"Who should I look for?"

"If you want to reliably reach the sixth level of Qi Refining, seeking out the 'Qingbo Duo' is the most reliable option. They make a living by being Tribulation Cultivators, so they'll definitely be tempted by something like this."

"They are both at the sixth level of Qi Refining, and their strength is much greater than ours. If we go after them... we won't get much benefit from it."

Sun Dazhi was somewhat displeased.

"That's true..." Deng Lang glanced at him. "Then how about this, we'll observe for a couple more days, and while we're at it, look for other suitable candidates, or it would be best if one of those two were alone."

"That works too."

After they finished talking, Deng Lang excused himself and left.

He sailed alone on the surface of Qingbo Pond, pondering to himself... Given the caution of those two, they would probably leave Qingbo Pond in two days.

We can't wait any longer, or the meat that's already in our mouths will be gone.

Sun Dazhi has a good name, meaning "great ambition," but in reality, he is a person without great ambition. He lacks the ability to achieve his goals and is unwilling to share in the profits.

It won't last long to associate with him.

Deng Lang had already seen this through, so he simply decided to abandon Sun Dazhi and go find the Qingbo Duo himself.

These two heroes of Qingbo are quite remarkable.

No one knows which neighborhood they were born in; all that is known is that they were two brothers named Liu Da and Liu Er.

Long before the price of Cold Iron Sand rose, the two brothers had already settled in this Clear Wave Pool to cultivate. Moreover, the two brothers were skilled in a combined attack technique, and their peak achievement was once killing a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator together.

Therefore, within the small territory of Qingbo Pond, even those in the late stages of Qi Refining are willing to give them face.

They didn't live on Qingbo Island, but on a slightly more distant island called Hanchi Island. When Deng Lang came over, he happened to meet the two of them returning from outside in their Dharma boat.

"Brothers, brothers."

Deng Lang smiled and spoke from afar, indicating that he meant no harm.

The Liu brothers, who looked somewhat alike, slowed down their boat. "Deng Lang? What brings you here?"

"Naturally, I've come to make a fortune for you two brothers," Deng Lang stepped forward, cupped his hands in a salute, and added, "The kind of fortune that involves making a lot of money."

"Oh? Who are you targeting?"

What kind of wealth could one possibly gain from someone like Deng Lang seeking out them?

It can only be money lost to the dead; otherwise, how could one get rich from mining?

"Let's talk about it once we get to the island, let's talk about it once we get to the island."

Deng Lang was afraid of being seen here.

Liu Da and Liu Er exchanged a glance. "That works too."

"..."

After a while.

After listening to Deng Lang's description, the Liu brothers exchanged a glance. "Are you sure you can mine three or four pounds of cold iron sand a day?"

"Sure!"

Deng Lang said confidently, "Sun and I... I've been observing them for several days now, and I'm absolutely certain."

"I reckon they probably found the dead end."

"That's not impossible."

After Liu Da finished speaking, he lightly tapped his knee with his fingers. "But neither of us brothers has been a calamity-bringer for many years... How about this, we brothers will think about it for a day, and you can come find us again at this time tomorrow, and we'll give you an answer then, okay?"

"Well... okay then."

Deng Lang naturally didn't dare to refuse, and since the other party had already spoken, he could only get up and take his leave.

As for what Liu Da said, he absolutely refused to believe it.

Haven't you been cultivating for many years during the tribulation?

Ha, it's more like many geniuses.

It's likely that they had something else on their minds that kept them occupied; otherwise, given their personalities, they probably would have agreed long ago.

Just as Deng Lang left the Cold Pool Island, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind...

These two bastards, are they planning to abandon me and do this job alone?!

Deng Lang suddenly turned around and looked at the island, which resembled a giant beast.

Damn it, I shouldn't have revealed their location.

But Liu Da was pressing him hard, and Deng Lang didn't dare not speak up.

After Deng Lang left, Liu Er immediately said, "Brother, it's definitely a dead hole. If we hadn't found a dead hole, there wouldn't be such a production. Several kilograms of cold iron sand a day... This dead hole must be quite large."

"Um."

Liu nodded calmly.

"Let's pack up and go find those two newcomers."

"Okay."

Liu Er wasn't surprised by Liu Da's decision.

If we do as Deng Lang says, how much can we make from this robbery?

But the real benefit would be finding those two newcomers and forcing them to reveal the location of the dead hole.

Besides, now that we know the other party's identity from Deng Lang... is it still necessary to share profits with him?

But if anyone complains, just kill them all!

……

at the same time.

In a dimly lit part of the Qingbo Pond, two dark figures huddled together, one of them muttering something through his throat.

"I told you, there was definitely a dead end here!"

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