Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

"Brother Lu, what do you think?"

In a sense, Liu Bingxuan really did find the right person.

Although cultivators possess a complete knowledge system, not all of them have the time and energy to study the art of refining spirit ore.

It just so happens that Lu Junfeng is also involved, and that genius dog Chu Xiangyun also knows a little bit about it.

However, Lu Junfeng is more professional; he also has the [Spiritual Vein Compass] specifically used to trace spiritual veins.

In a sense, this is his mission.

After all, finding new spiritual veins through open source is one of their goals in exploring across the abyss, and the Taihua Sect will definitely have such talent.

Chu Xiangyun even told the Emperor of Great Xia about this?

He'll definitely have to ask her properly when he gets back how much of it has leaked out.

"this……"

Lu Junfeng twitched the corner of his mouth, completely unexpected that the other party would make such a request: "Brother Liu, it's not impossible."

To be honest, Lu Junfeng would rather give the magic weapon to Xie Cangrong than let them open a spirit mine.

It's not that opening a small spirit mine is that difficult; it involves large-scale, macro-level interests that cannot be explained by one or two magical treasures.

Spirit ore is of great value to the sect and will inevitably be one of the main resources that the sect will obtain from Great Xia in the future.

Most of the spiritual veins in Crane Cry Continent are controlled by immortal sects, but a small number of spiritual mines and blessed lands are occupied by secular dynasties and rogue cultivators.

Logically speaking, it shouldn't be a big deal to open a small spirit mine for the Great Xia, since it's their territory to begin with.

The problem is that Great Xia was completely clueless about this before, which is precisely when they are most likely to take advantage. If they were to open a spirit mine for them, it would undoubtedly help them take another step forward and broaden their understanding.

If we let them know the benefits, given the emperor's cunning, he will surely make more demands in the future. This world is inherently strange and unpredictable; if we let them develop little by little like this, it will likely get out of our control.

If he opens this door, he'll likely face resentment from the sect when he returns.

but……

But now he can't refuse.

He's been put on hold here.

Logically speaking, this is the territory of the Great Xia, and its resources should belong to them. Developing their own resources is a matter of course. We're just asking you to demonstrate and broaden our horizons.

It will be developed sooner or later; if you don't do it, plenty of others will.

From a moral standpoint, it was they who had committed a crime, and he came to Liu Bingxuan late at night seeking help and advice. Liu Bingxuan did not blame him for disturbing him, but instead treated him with courtesy and offered a solution with empathy, showing utmost sincerity and leaving no room for criticism.

Liu Bingxuan also brought up his own difficulties, explaining that this was a task assigned to him by the emperor. Lu Junfeng's mining operation could both save Shiyu and help Liu Bingxuan, achieving two goals at once.

Both logically and emotionally, Lu Junfeng had no reason to refuse.

If you, Lu Junfeng, are capable of doing it, why don't you do it?

What does "pushing and shoving" mean?

You're not going to save your junior brother? Is it because you're unwilling to befriend me, Liu Bingxuan, with a sincere heart? Or are you plotting something against my Great Xia?

Lu Junfeng could certainly find a reason to decline, but he had to ensure that the intelligent minister in front of him would not suspect him.

Is that even possible?

Even if he was truly incompetent, Liu Bingxuan would still doubt him.

Not to mention lies!

It's not like he'll never associate with this person again.

Moreover, Shi Yu is still waiting for him to save his life! If he abandons this best option, what other advice can Liu Bingxuan give him?

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Lu Junfeng could only sigh inwardly. He then turned to Liu Bingxuan and said, "I have some knowledge of the methods of gathering and refining spiritual energy. Since Your Majesty is so curious, I... am willing to give it a try."

No matter what, Shi Yu cannot die, and high-ranking officials like Liu Bingxuan cannot be easily antagonized.

This is their territory. There are examples of dynasties controlling spirit mines in Crane Cry Continent. They can't find fault with allowing him to open a small spirit mine.

He was just a pawn.

He also had several troublemakers under his command.

Go with the flow, there's no other way but to do the best solution in the present moment, and it's already quite good if you can protect yourself.

Let the sect elders worry about what happens next.

My teammates don't deserve to win!

Chu Xiangyun and Shi Yu are both scapegoats.

He was an SVP who walked on thin ice and turned the tide, so the sect couldn't blame him.

"Haha! Good! Good! Great!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Bingxuan slammed his hand on the armrest of his chair and laughed heartily, "With this, a great weight has been lifted from my heart!"

It seems the emperor was putting a lot of pressure on him. Lu Junfeng helped him complete the business target, and he was happy.

"I wonder how much time and manpower Brother Lu will need?"

Lu Junfeng pondered for a moment and said, "It will take at least ten days, and at most a month. No manpower is needed, but I only ask that Great Xia grant me the privilege of free passage."

"Alright! I understand!"

Liu Bingxuan's eyes were sharp as he solemnly assured Lu Junfeng, "This matter concerns us both, and it concerns the Taihua Sect and the Great Xia Dynasty. Brother Lu, just wait for my good news! Rest assured, with me here, we will never let Qi Xiu succeed!"

Lu Junfeng stood up and bowed deeply: "I'm counting on you for this matter!"

Liu Bingxuan quickly stood up and returned the greeting: "Oh! Brother Lu, you're too kind!"

That resolved the matter.

Lu Junfeng also prepared to take his leave: "I apologize for disturbing you so late at night, Brother Liu. It is late, so I will not disturb your rest any longer."

He still has to go to the restaurant to clean up Shi Yu's mess!

"good!"

Liu Bingxuan did not try to stop him: "Brother Lu, it would be inappropriate for you to stay here so late at night and keep too long. It's not good if word gets out."

He seemed to have remembered something, and said to Lu Junfeng earnestly, "Brother Lu, after I leave tomorrow, you and I will be in the same boat, sharing both glory and ruin. We must never let something like this happen again."

On the surface, these words were a warning to Lu Junfeng to restrain his subordinates, that farces like the one at Shiyu must not be repeated, and that if another mishap occurred, Liu Bingxuan would also be implicated.

In reality, the emphasis is subtly placed on the first half of the sentence.

They are now a community of shared interests.

Liu Bingxuan is a follower of the Immortals faction!

This seemed like a matter of course, and Lu Junfeng subconsciously accepted it.

His focus remained on the latter half of the sentence. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he solemnly said, "Please rest assured, Brother Liu, this matter will never happen again! If it does, even before the Great Heaven's army arrives, I, Lu, will personally clean up this mess."

He handled it himself; it was, after all, an internal trial within the sect, so it didn't bring shame to the sect.

Shi Yu's life was truly unworthy of the price he paid.

He now truly wants to kill Shi Yu with his own hands.

Letting this guy suffer some punishment in Daxia is already letting him off easy.

"good!"

"Goodbye!"

Liu Bingxuan seemed to suddenly remember something and hurriedly said, "Hey... Brother Lu, you've left your magic weapon behind."

Lu Junfeng's precious treasure lay peacefully on the table, its jewels shining brightly and dazzlingly.

The two seemed to have completely forgotten about such a conspicuous object.

Lu Junfeng's heart was bleeding, but he forced a nonchalant smile: "What's given away can't be taken back."