Chapter 363 Spirit Ore
After Qin Ming instructed Hua Tianxiong, he returned to the Spirit Field.
Inside the Artifact Crafting Room within the Small Spirit Realm.
The Devouring Spirit Poison Flame transformed into a Fire Phoenix danced, and four Command Banners of varied colors bloomed with brilliant light in the raging flames.
Qin Ming continuously performed the Treasure Refinement Art with his hands. As the last few steps were completed, the four Command Banners emitted astonishing treasured light, flying out of the flames and landing in his hands.
"Finally refined!"
Following that.
He summoned the Heaven Devouring Rat back and gave it the Five Elements Banner in his hand.
The Heaven Devouring Rat took the Command Banner and was overjoyed, "Thank you, Master, finally gathered all Five Elements Command Flags, hehehe!"
"You brat, cultivate properly for me, this set of Top-Grade Magic Treasure has been given to you cheaply." Qin Ming said to it with a smile.
"That's a must." The Heaven Devouring Rat held the Five Elements Command Flag in its hand, full of confidence.
Originally, its strength was comparable to a Late Golden Core Stage Cultivator, and now with this set of Top-Grade Magic Treasure, it was even more powerful.
"This set of Five Elements Command Flags, when used individually, can release Mystical Power Spells of different attributes. If used as a set, they can form a Grand Formation with unparalleled power, but the consumption is enormous, you should explore and study it yourself."
"Yes, Master."
The Heaven Devouring Rat swallowed the five Command Banners into its belly, happily refining the Magic Treasure.
With this set of Magic Treasure in hand, even ordinary Late Third Order Demon Kings were no longer its opponents.
Qin Ming sent away the Heaven Devouring Rat, considering it another task completed.
After another dozen days.
Hua Tianxiong sought out Qin Ming. The matter of the Merchant Caravan being plundered recently had finally yielded some clues.
Because no matter how secretive the Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance was, it was impossible to keep the news hidden forever.
In recent days, news of incidents in the Trading Company below gradually spread, creating a huge sensation.
In the Spirit Ruins Market and Five Elements Mountain Market of the Southern Region, all the Large Merchant Houses were in a state of panic, not daring to send Merchant Caravans to transport goods anymore.
And the Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance, as the administrator, also encountered its first Trust Crisis, and its Reputation was directly damaged.
After Qin Ming met with Hua Tianxiong, he directly pulled him into the Small Spirit Realm.
Hua Tianxiong, with his big belly protruding, looked around. His gaze immediately fell on the Silver-White Divine Spirit Plant in the center of the Spirit Field, and he could not take his eyes away for a long time.
He also sized up the Earth Core Spirit Spring for a long time.
The expression on his face became extremely shocked, "This, this is…"
"Fourth-Order Spirit Plant…"
"And the legendary Earth Core Spirit Spring…"
Hua Tianxiong at this moment, was having his worldview refreshed by what Qin Ming had shown.
Elder Qian of the Fire Palace was simply weak in front of him… Qin Ming immediately said to Hua Tianxiong, "Stop looking for now, let's talk business. As long as you Handle Matters well for me, maybe you can also eat this Fourth-Order Spirit Fruit."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Hua Tianxiong was immediately excited when he heard this, and the fat on his body trembled.
"Reporting to Master, I have secretly had people investigate and found out that the plundering of the Merchant Caravan is related to the Divine Path Sect."
Qin Ming couldn't help but reveal an extremely surprised expression when he heard this, "It's actually the Divine Path Sect? You're not mistaken, are you?"
Hua Tianxiong nodded, "At first, I didn't quite believe it either, but Elder Jin Han of the Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance also investigated and pointed to the Divine Path Sect, and has not returned yet."
"It is said that a considerable conflict broke out between the two sides."
"But what good would it do for the Divine Path Sect… to secretly send people to plunder those Merchant Caravans?" Qin Ming pondered for a moment and said.
"Not only would they offend the Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance, but they even silenced Golden Core Cultivators. This is simply unbelievable!"
Hua Tianxiong explained, "Master, you are not aware, but those Merchant Caravans that were plundered all have one thing in common, and that is that they had Trade with the Divine Path Sect."
"These Merchant Caravans had all recently purchased Blazing Flame Essence Ore from the Divine Path Mountain's Fourth-Order Spirit Vein."
"But somehow, the Divine Path Sect later discovered from the batch of ore that had been hauled away that it was actually mixed with some sporadic Flame Marrow Ore."
Qin Ming frowned and said, "Flame Marrow Ore?"
"That's right, if it were just Blazing Flame Essence Ore, it would be fine, but that Flame Marrow Ore is a companion Spirit Ore of the legendary 'Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone'!"
"In order to prevent the News from leaking, the Divine Path Sect will naturally spare no effort to silence them."
"And also want to Disguise it as Bandit Cultivator intercepting goods."
"It's a pity that the News still leaked out."
"Alas! To be honest, Master, I almost sent people to the Mineral Vein of Divine Path Mountain to haul ore a few days ago."
"Fortunately, Elder Qian had important matters to attend to, so we didn't go, and we avoided a Tribulation."
"Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have been able to see you."
Hua Tianxiong said to here, also feeling a wave of lingering fear.
These Nascent Soul Great Sects, when they see benefits, they can do anything.
Supreme-Grade Spirit Stones are Top-Tier Resource that are almost Extinct in the Cultivation World. Even Nascent Soul Stage Old Monsters would fight fiercely to Contention for them.
Because this kind of Spirit Stone is of great help to Nascent Soul Stage Realm Breakthrough, one can imagine its preciousness.
Therefore, the appearance of this thing is often accompanied by a Bloody Storm… "Alas, I didn't expect it to be a Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone…" Qin Ming sighed.
The Five Elements Mountain Spirit Field where he is now located belongs to the Fourth-Order Branch Vein occupied by Divine Path Mountain and Fire Palace.
It is not particularly far from the Mineral Vein of Divine Path Mountain.
"In this way, if Divine Path Mountain really mines Supreme-Grade Spirit Stones, how can Fire Palace sit still?"
"I'm afraid there will be Battle again."
Hua Tianxiong, however, thought slightly and said, "Not necessarily. Although this Flame Marrow Ore is a companion Spirit Ore, there is also a probability that it exists alone."
"Moreover, the Great Jin Cultivation World has not heard of any Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone mines appearing for tens of thousands of years. I'm afraid they are not so easy to be born."
"Otherwise, the Founding Ancestor of Fire Palace back then would not have gone outside to seek Breakthrough Fated Chance."
Qin Ming also nodded faintly, feeling that what he said was quite reasonable.
"Hua Tianxiong, you continue to pay close attention to this matter and report to me at any time."
"Yes!"
…
After Qin Ming sent Hua Tianxiong away, he immediately raised his head and looked in the direction of Five Elements Mountain, his gaze as deep as a Cold Pond.
He had a premonition that the Cultivation World, which had only been peaceful for a short time, was beginning to brew a huge storm again.
Several days later.
Qin Ming went to Five Elements Mountain Market again.
He got some News from Han Yuan and the other two. Elder Jin Han of the Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance had already returned with people.
However, even Elder Jin Han, who was at Perfected Golden Core Stage, seemed to have suffered some minor injuries this time, which was a bit terrifying to think about.
At the same time, the Connections between the Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance and Divine Path Mountain began to become somewhat tense.
And Fire Palace maintained a wait-and-see attitude, and did not act rashly because Divine Path Mountain discovered Flame Marrow Ore.
This eased the Situation a lot. On the contrary, Divine Path Mountain and the Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance were completely anxious.
After all, what Divine Path Mountain did was indeed a bit over the line.
"Alas! Involving the Plunder of Merchant Caravan and silencing, and even a Golden Core Elder died, that is no small matter."
"I probed the Upper Levels of the Commerce Alliance, and it is estimated that they will not easily let it go."
"Divine Path Mountain, in any case, must give an explanation."
Han Yuan sighed and said, these people below him had also been on edge recently, patrolling Five Elements Mountain Market every day, fearing that Divine Path Mountain would cause some outrageous things again.
After Qin Ming learned of this News, he was also Rest Assured a lot. At present, the conflict between the two Forces was not enough to escalate to the level of Battle.
…
This afternoon.
Qin Ming was tending to the Spirit Field Within the Spirit Field when his Divine Sense moved, and he noticed two Escaping Lights flying quickly towards this side, arriving almost in the blink of an eye.
When the Escaping Lights dispersed, two figures were revealed.
It was a Jade-Robed Youth with an arrogant face, and a Golden-Robed Elder.
Qin Ming's gaze suddenly narrowed as he looked at the Jade-Robed Youth, discovering that his Cultivation was actually at the Golden Core Perfection Realm.
And the other Golden-Robed Elder was at the Late Golden Core Stage.
The arrival of these two Great Cultivators, the Spiritual Pressure they emitted caused ripples to spread out in circles In the Air nearby.
The Spirit Farmers working Within the Spirit Field of Mirror Snow Pavilion were even more frightened by this Might, trembling.
However, although the two Golden Cores came aggressively, they were still blocked outside by the Tier-3 Formation on the periphery of the Spirit Field.
When Qin Ming saw this, he immediately put down the work in his hands and greeted them, bowing to the two of them, "Seniors, you have come from afar, may I ask what instructions you have for me?"
"You are the person in charge of Mirror Snow Pavilion?" The Jade-Robed Youth frowned and asked in the tone of Those in Power.
Qin Ming smiled and nodded in response, "Indeed."
"You are Shopkeeper Lu? I heard that you are also a Low-Grade Third-Order Spirit Plant Grandmaster?" The Golden-Robed Elder behind the youth had a relatively amiable attitude.
"This Junior is."
Qin Ming did not understand the intentions of the two for a while, and could not help but become highly vigilant.
"This Old Man is Yun Yangzi of Divine Path Mountain, and this is my Junior Brother Wen Yuliang."
"Oh! So it is Seniors from Divine Path Mountain, please come in quickly!" Qin Ming greeted.
"No need."
"We are here because of Serious Matters, and cannot delay for too long, so let's make it short."
"This two hundred mu of Spirit Field, my Divine Path Mountain wants to buy it, and can offer twice the Spirit Stones."
"In addition, This Old Man also has a love for talent. If you are willing, you can also choose to join our Divine Path Mountain. This Old Man can decide to arrange a good position for you in the Spirit Plant Garden."
After Yun Yangzi finished speaking, he directly stared at Qin Ming quietly.
Qin Ming only pondered for a moment, then refused the two, "Thank you for the kindness of the two Seniors, but this Junior cannot agree. This two hundred mu of Spirit Field is the foundation upon which This Sect relies for survival."
"And many Spirit Plants have already been planted, waiting for Harvest next year."
Yun Yangzi was stunned when he heard this. He did not expect that a mere Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator would dare to directly refuse them.
Before he could speak, Wen Yuliang beside him narrowed his eyes, and threatened in a cold tone:
"You must think clearly."
Immediately, a huge Spiritual Pressure swept towards him. It seemed that the two from Divine Path Mountain intended to use their Force to bully people and force a sale.
Qin Ming pretended to be sweating profusely, and was thinking about countermeasures.
Just then.
In the Sky in the distance, another golden Escaping Light arrived in the blink of an eye, coming to the Scene in front of the three.
"Humph! Two Daoist Friends are really shameless, aren't you? Running here to bully a Junior."
As a voice full of vigor came out, the figure of Elder Jin Han of the Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance emerged.
"Who do I think it is? It turns out to be Old Ghost Jin, why don't you take good care of your injuries, what are you doing here?" Wen Yuliang raised his eyebrows, revealing a hint of disdain.
Elder Jin Han's eyes were like torches, "Could it be that Fellow Daoist Wen wants to Exchange Pointers with This Old Man?"
"Not to mention that this Spirit Field was auctioned off by my Five Blessings Auction House, just on the basis that your Divine Path Mountain wants to Seize by trickery and force, Mirror Snow Pavilion is one of the Trading Company of This Commerce Alliance, isn't that disregarding the Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance?"
In his words, even when facing the two Golden Core Cultivators of Divine Path Mountain, he was not at all intimidated.
Instantly.
The atmosphere at the Scene became extremely tense, and there was a posture that they might start fighting if they disagreed.
Qin Ming looked very nervous on the outside, but in reality, he was not flustered at all. He was confident that he could deal with the three people in front of him.
'Yun Yangzi has about a hundred years of Lifespan left.'
'Wen Yuliang more than three hundred years…'
'Jin Han more than two hundred years…'
'It's best not to fight here, don't force me to use the mirror to shine on you.'
…
Yun Yangzi's gaze turned cold, staring at Elder Jin Han for a long time, then glanced at Qin Ming, and sneered, "Hehe! Since that's the case, then the future is long."
"Junior Brother Wen, let's go."
Subsequently, the two from Divine Path Mountain transformed into two Escaping Lights, leaving here without turning back.
Qin Ming did not expect these two to come as they said they would, and leave as they said they would.
He stepped forward and bowed to Elder Jin Han, "Thank you, Senior Jin, for resolving the situation."
"Mm, no need to be too polite." Elder Jin Han said faintly.
Qin Ming's eyes flickered, and he spoke out the doubts in his heart to Elder Jin Han, "May I ask Senior Jin, why would Divine Path Mountain take a fancy to this mere two hundred mu of Spirit Field of this Junior?"
Logically speaking, Divine Path Mountain occupies half of the Fourth-Order Spirit Vein, and the Value of his Tier 3 Spirit Field on the Branch Vein is far inferior to the main Mineral Vein, so there is no need for two Golden Core Elders to personally come, right?
"Divine Path Mountain harbors ulterior motives, and is In Cahoots with the Yin Demon Sect of the Great Li Dynasty in secret."
"You don't need to worry about extra things. In short, if their people come to Mirror Snow Pavilion again to acquire Spirit Field, remember not to sell it no matter how high the Price is."
"Since Mirror Snow Pavilion has joined our Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance, This Elder will naturally make the decision for you and give you protection."
"Then thank you very much, Senior Jin." Qin Ming could only respond.
After Elder Jin Han finished explaining, he did not stay any longer, and directly transformed into an Escaping Light and flew away.
…
In the Sky thousands of miles away.
The two from Divine Path Mountain were speeding through Flight.
Wen Yuliang's Expression was somewhat dissatisfied as he asked, "Why were you in such a hurry to leave?"
"That Old Ghost Jin is just a Mere Reputation, are you afraid of him?"
Yun Yangzi shook his head, "Junior Brother Wen, I know that as the youngest Golden Core Perfection in this Sect, your Mystical Power is also extremely powerful."
"But there is still a gap between you and that Old Ghost Jin."
"Why bother to get angry with him for a moment?"
Wen Yuliang sounded quite unconvinced when he heard this, "Isn't it just that his Natal Magic Treasure has been nurtured for two hundred years more than mine?"
"Serious Matters are important, Junior Brother Wen." Yun Yangzi persuaded earnestly, "Could it be that you won't be happy until you have also attracted the people from Fire Palace?"
Wen Yuliang then gave up, but still said, "Humph! And that junior, don't let me see him again!"
After saying that, the two Escaping Lights disappeared into the Horizon.
…
And Qin Ming returned to Within the Spirit Field, his gaze flickering.
He recalled the two Golden Core Elders from Divine Path Mountain today, making a big fuss to come here, mostly because it was Inextricably linked to that Spirit Ore.
And Jin Han of the Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance was also not telling him the truth.
End of Chapter