Dark Immortal Cultivation

Chapter 117 Entry

As dusk approached, two large pots in the shed of Dingqi Mine were bubbling and steaming.

The aroma of meat porridge wafted through the air, making passing miners swallow hard.

Some of their stomachs even made thunderous noises.

clang!clang!clang!

When the foreman, Sun Lin, rang the small bronze bell hanging on the wooden frame, the last batch of miners who came out of the mine unloaded their wicker baskets full of ore and rushed to the shed to assemble as quickly as possible.

They didn't bother wiping the sweat from their faces, and they all craned their necks to peer inside.

His face was full of joy.

Because we're having meat to eat today!

The burly cook, with one hand holding a ladle and the other a bowl, served a large bowl of meat porridge to the miners in line.

The man who took the bowl of porridge immediately sat down and began to slurp it down with gusto.

Even if they were scalded and winced, they were happy to endure it!

On the other side of the shed, Zhang Qing, Sun Lin, and Peng Rui sat in front of a small table.

There was meat, vegetables, and drinks on the table.

At first, the two managers were very respectful and obsequious to Zhang Qing.

But they found that Zhang Qing was kind and didn't put on airs, so they gradually became bolder and started chatting and laughing.

After a conversation, Zhang Qing learned that the two men came from Beishanji and had been hired by Dingqi Mine a few years ago to serve as managers, responsible for managing the mine shafts and workshops.

Sun Lin and Peng Rui are both at the third level of Qi Refining. They have a home in Beishan Village, but they live in the abandoned mine here most of the time.

They receive a fixed salary.

Over the years, the people in charge of the mine have changed one after another, but Sun Lin and Peng Rui have remained the same.

Therefore, I am very familiar with the situation here.

As night fell, the temperature in the valley began to drop, and everyone retreated into the abandoned mine.

Immediately afterwards, the four men pushed the heavy stone door together, sealing the entrance of the cave completely.

Not even a crack was left.

Not only that, Sun Lin also "released" a large rock from his storage bag and placed it behind the stone gate.

Even if evil spirits or ferocious beasts appear in the mine, it will be difficult for them to break through this solid barrier and enter.

It's a bit of a hassle, but at least it's safe.

Several resin lamps hung on the walls of the mine tunnel, their dim yellow light barely illuminating the man-made cave. Several branching passages could be seen inside, and the faint sound of flowing water could be heard.

The miners slept on beds made of stacked stones, their bedding and blankets were tattered and smelled rather unpleasant.

Led by the two managers, Zhang Qing arrived at a forked mine tunnel.

The mine tunnel is about a hundred steps long, and at the end is a stone gate.

Pushing open the door, I found a hidden world inside, with several spacious rooms opened up.

The room is fully equipped with a living room, bedroom, study, quiet room, and bathroom, and has all kinds of furniture. There is even a thick carpet on the floor.

Compared to where the miners lived, the living conditions here are so much better!

In addition, the walls of each room are inlaid with stones that emit a soft glow.

Zhang Qing had seen this kind of stone at the cat girl's place before, so it wasn't anything special.

In addition, there is another stone door on the other side of the living room, which leads to the mine.

This gate was also blocked by a large rock.

"Your Majesty——"

Sun Lin said, "Xia Xiu and Steward Peng live nearby. Just call out if you need anything. The conditions here are not as good as in the city, please forgive us."

Zhang Qing smiled and said, "This is already very good. You should get some rest."

Sun Lin bowed and said, "Yes."

The two officials left the living room, carefully closing the stone door behind them.

The stone door is bolted on top, which can be locked from the inside to prevent outsiders from suddenly breaking in.

Zhang Qing walked around the new residence, then put away the bedding on the bed and replaced it with the ones he had brought with him.

Although these things are still very new, he still prefers to sleep in his own room.

However, Zhang Qing, who was new to the place, was not sleepy at all at this moment.

After pondering for a moment, he went to the quiet room, sat down, and began to regulate his breathing and practice the "Mysterious Illumination Method".

Just a moment later, Zhang Qing suddenly opened his eyes.

A look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

This place is far from the outer city and close to the Black Mist Zone and the camp, so the concentration of spiritual energy should be very low.

Before coming, Zhang Qing had prepared himself for a period of arduous training.

To his surprise, the concentration of spiritual energy in this quiet room was even higher than that in Shiqiao Village, where he had stayed before.

Although it couldn't compare to the Xuanming Lower Academy, it still exceeded expectations.

It was a pleasant surprise.

This discovery undoubtedly gave Zhang Qing a huge sense of reassurance, making him look forward to the next few months.

The work of guarding a mine must be very tedious and boring, even less so than guarding a village.

But Zhang Qing was able to endure the loneliness and used this time to focus on cultivation, striving to reach a higher level of cultivation.

Moreover, one can obtain spirit stones, making it a win-win situation.

He sat on the futon, closed his eyes again, and continued to circulate his internal energy.

He quickly entered a meditative state where he forgot himself and the world around him.

He didn't know how much time had passed when suddenly a low snoring sound reached Zhang Qing's ears, jolting him awake.

His gaze sharpened, instantly fixed on the stone gate leading to the mine.

The quiet room has no door; you can see the entrance from inside.

The sound Zhang Qing had just heard came from outside the stone gate!

The sound was like the wind blowing through a valley, but it also carried an indescribable sense of oppression, like the roar of some ferocious beast.

Sometimes near, sometimes far, sometimes intermittent, it makes one feel uneasy.

Neither Senior Brother Pan nor the two managers, Sun Lin and Peng Rui, had ever mentioned hearing such sounds while living here.

But Zhang Qing was not afraid and reached into his storage bag to take out a talisman to ward off evil.

He suddenly waved his hand, and the talisman flew forward instantly, landing firmly on the stone door.

Under Zhang Qing's watchful gaze, the talisman showed no signs of being activated.

This means there is no evil spirit outside, or that the evil spirit cannot penetrate the stone door and seep in!

Although the howling sound outside was still there, it no longer sounded so eerie.

Zhang Qing estimated that at this moment, the mine outside had been completely swallowed by the black tide, and he didn't know how many evil creatures or ferocious beasts would appear.

But this cave is a sturdy shelter, giving people a great sense of security.

It felt even better than living in the camp.

Of course, Zhang Qing would not let his guard down because of this.

Just wait and see!

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