boyutpedia Chapter 76 Mining
Chapter 76 Mining
After the group of people present had discussed it for a while, Yan Dongmu asked Tie Liu to arrange for the miners to take their positions.
The five hundred miners were all people from within the city lord's mansion.
With this number of miners, even if the Qi and sand are dispersed, it is estimated that it will take three to five months, or at most six months, to complete the entire operation.
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Outside of Eastwood County.
"Everyone, from now on, I will be in charge of you. I believe you are already clear about the specific details and rules of mining, so I won't say any more. Let's set off."
Luo Feng's gaze swept over the more than 500 miners gathered there.
They were all physically robust, shirtless, wearing only simple vests or something similar.
On the side, ten horse-drawn carriages were loaded with various supplies, including warm clothing and survival items.
Luo Feng looked at Jian Zi beside him and said with a smile, "Envoy, let's go, the two of us will go ahead."
Jian Zi smiled slightly and said, "Please."
His gaze also glanced slightly towards the area behind him.
The two rode side by side in front, while the large procession behind them followed the carriages slowly forward.
Muye and Musu followed behind, as did Tieliu.
Suddenly, Jian Zi looked at Luo Feng and asked with a smile:
"Brother Xingchen, which of your two guards is a pretty girl? How about you give her to me? In return, I can let you into the Five Peaks Sect. Don't worry, with my abilities, I can easily take you inside."
"If you want more cultivation resources in the future, this is the only way."
Luo Feng looked straight ahead: "What? Has the envoy taken a fancy to my young lady?"
"Men, after all, have some needs, especially the kind with a big bust and a big butt, tsk tsk tsk." Jian Zi turned his head to look at Mu Su behind him, with a lewd look on his face.
"How about it? My conditions are excellent enough. You probably guessed it, but I must have an extraordinary background to be able to come out here," Jian Zi continued.
Luo Feng shook his head: "That depends on what she thinks. I don't think my girl might be interested in you."
Luo Feng showed no mercy whatsoever.
Jian Zi wasn't angry: "Since Brother Xingchen has said so, then let's take it as Brother Xingchen's agreement. I'll handle the rest myself."
"Whatever you want." Luo Feng shook his head.
If this guy tries to take a hard line, it'll be a good opportunity to teach him a lesson.
His current identity isn't a concern. It would be easier to arouse suspicion if he were the kind of person who grew up quietly. As long as he doesn't unleash too much strength or too amazing power, everything will be fine.
Using this sword as a stepping stone is a good idea.
The procession moved forward slowly and steadily, in a grand and imposing manner.
Twenty-eight hours later, they officially arrived at the location of the deep valley of the Great Chongshan Mountain and set up camp at the entrance of the mine.
"Brother, everything is now in place," Mu Ye reported to Luo Feng.
Jian Zi looked at Mu Su beside Mu Ye, his eyes shining: "Little sister, how about you come with me from now on? I'll take you into the Five Peaks Sect."
"Get lost!" Mu Su said without any politeness.
Luo Feng couldn't help but laugh. This is how you pick up girls?
Jian Zi wasn't angry: "I like your fiery temper."
He thought to himself, "When the time comes, I'll find an opportunity to compete and spar with this star. When I crush him in the ground, it will be clear who is the stronger one."
"My lord, my sister is vulgar and crude, and speaks without restraint. Please forgive her." Makino said apologetically.
"It's alright, she'll take me to heart." Jian Zi looked at Mu Su and smiled slightly.
Luo Feng glanced around and then said in a loud voice, "Everyone, assemble."
In no time, five hundred miners gathered in an orderly fashion. Besides Makino's two assistants, there were five others assisting with the mining operation, all standing beside Tie Liu.
"During this Qi Sand mining operation, each of you is required to collect at least fifty grains per day. After you've collected them, go to Steward Tie Liu to count them. If you have less than fifty, you'll need to make up the difference later. If you can't make up the difference, hmph, the rules are written very clearly."
"...Of course, the first two days are an exception; the counting will begin on the third day."
"Alright, everyone go eat first, then we'll start mining."
The five hundred miners began to disperse and return to their respective tents.
Luo Feng looked at Tie Liu and said, "Brother Tie Liu, I'll leave the task of collecting Qi Sand to you from now on." His responsibility as Luo Feng was mainly to prevent others from robbing or stealing it; as for other matters, that was not the time yet.
"Don't worry." Tie Liu nodded.
Luo Feng smiled and said, "Mu Ye, Mu Su, I'm going to find a place to cultivate. If you have any questions, come find me."
Without waiting for anything else, he walked away.
Now is definitely not the time for fighting; we should get that swordsman to help us make some money.
"Big brother, let's go together." Mu Su immediately followed.
Mainly, she didn't want to see this sword-wielding figure.
Jian Zi's expression instantly turned cold: "So, you've been mocking me all along?"
Seeing Mu Su follow Luo Feng, anyone who wasn't stupid could figure out the problem: this woman was interested in him, Xingchen, so what he said today... Jian Zi was just dreaming.
but.
The thought that Luo Feng wanted to avoid the situation by using the excuse of cultivation made him smile again.
Perhaps he's just making up an excuse because he's not capable enough.
"Then let you cultivate for a few days first. I can't let you suffer on the first day." Jian Zi still felt that he was more humane.
They didn't immediately embarrass the star.
Mainly, he was going to follow the miners inside to "explore" whether the actual situation inside the mine was true.
After the miners finished their meal, they collected their tools in an orderly manner and began to expand the excavation of the mine tunnel.
Each of these miners possessed the strength of the tenth level of Body Tempering, making them extremely powerful. Expanding a tunnel was not a particularly difficult task for them.
In less than three hours, the tunnel was expanded into a passageway large enough for five people to walk side by side.
Jian Zi, carrying the luminous stone, entered the mine to conduct a simple verification of the size of the vein, in order to avoid any mishaps later.
He symbolically tested the compass in his hand, then put it away.
As the tunnels were excavated to a certain extent, many miners had already found some Qi sand.
"Come, let me see the quality of this Qi sand."
Seeing that someone already had three Qi Sands in their hand, Jian Zi asked for them.
I glanced at it briefly in my hand and accepted it without hesitation.
The shirtless man dared not be angry or speak out.
"I'll be coming in to check every day from now on, so you'd better take it seriously. And don't even think about ingesting the Qi Sand. My equipment can detect it. If you're caught violating this rule, there's only one outcome: you'll be buried here."
Jian Zi deliberately emphasized the latter part of his words, and some of the miners present could only nod in agreement.
"Alright, you all get to work."
Jian Zi didn't say anything more and immediately walked out.
Today is not the time to come in and make a quick buck. He can only come in and get more when the mines are more developed. If he can make hundreds or even hundreds of dollars a day, that would be pretty good.
Once outside, he looked in Luo Feng's direction, a slight smile playing on his lips: "In this situation, if I really want that girl to serve me in bed, I'll give you a few more days. You have no choice but to comply."