Chapter 289: Actually Found an Ore Vein

    In an instant, the formation enveloped his entire body, and just as he had chosen a landing spot, he suddenly felt a summon.

    In the void, Jiang Hao saw countless lines around him.

    These were extensions of the formation, which seemed simple but contained infinite power.

    A closer look would reveal countless runes interwoven within them.

    Not something ordinary people could comprehend.

    Jiang Hao glanced at it once and then paid no further attention.

    Instead, he watched the formation’s changes and slowly moved his body.

    Only in this way could he successfully enter the Blood Tide Forest.

    At the same time, that summons came again.

    It seemed to urge him to abandon the Blood Tide Forest and head over there.

    Jiang Hao turned to look.

    After some calculations, he figured that place should be the Myriad Stones Forest.

    It was a Golden Core region.

    “This is the second time now, what is summoning me?”

    Jiang Hao was puzzled.

    He could sense that this summons originated from within himself and was not due to any magical treasure.

    But he chose to ignore it.

    The Golden Core region was too dangerous; it was better to go to the Foundation Establishment region.

    Ordinary and simple.

    Let others fight over opportunities.

    Everyone who entered this time was after opportunities, and even if the people from Tianhuan Pavilion wanted to avenge Senior Sister Yun Ruo, they wouldn’t easily give up on fortune.

    Afterward, Jiang Hao settled on the Blood Tide Forest and quickly made his way there.

    Even as the summons came again midway, he disregarded it.

    He had not heard anyone mention such a summons before, so he did not understand what it was.

    Jiang Hao arrived above the Blood Tide Forest, and after making one more choice, he would land completely.

    It was at this moment that the fourth summons appeared, different from the others.

    It seemed to open up a stable passage, allowing him to enter smoothly.

    “To receive such treatment, it seems that place is indeed extraordinary.”

    Since that’s the case, I choose the Blood Tide Forest.

    At this moment, Jiang Hao unhesitatingly entered the Foundation Establishment region.

    Unwarranted kindness is either treachery or theft.

    Even if it wasn’t the case, he had no need to take risks.

    He would stick to the original plan.

    If he wanted to walk an invincible path, he could do so after becoming invincible.

    Whoosh.

    The sound of the wind whistled by his ears.

    Jiang Hao felt dizzy for a moment, finally landing steadily on the ground.

    Before him was an extremely vast forest.

    There were open spaces and dangers.

    Naturally, there were also opportunities.

    After observing his surroundings, Jiang Hao noticed three other people nearby.

    Two men and one woman.

    Their clothing styles were very different, but their temperaments were exceptionally good.

    At a glance, it was clear they were not ordinary disciples of any sect.

    However, it was impossible to know which sect they belonged to.

    According to Zhuang Yuzhen, the Corpse Realm Flower was not only possessed by the Corpse God Sect.

    It was just that most of them were with the Corpse God Sect.

    Jiang Hao had once asked whether the Corpse God Flowers could suddenly increase in number, but the answer he received was that they would not.

    Once the flowers matured, they would revert to seeds.

    They just needed to be planted again when the next opening was imminent.

    This way, there was no need to worry about the Corpse God Flowers being stolen or destroyed.

    If something suddenly appears, it must have been passed down from before.

    “All three are at the peak of Foundation Establishment,” Jiang Hao observed the trio in silence.

    He took a careful look.

    The woman seemed to be in her late teens, one man was gentle and refined, and the other indifferent and aloof.

    They each held a spiritual sword in their hands.

    Most likely, they were all from immortal sects.

    “Late stage of Foundation Establishment?”

    At this moment, the refined man smiled at Jiang Hao and said:

    “Let’s join forces, the four of us. You can do the menial tasks for us. What do you all think?” sea??h thё n??el Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    “I have no objections,” the young girl nodded in agreement.

    “What’s your worth?” the indifferent man asked.

    Jiang Hao looked at the three of them but did not make a move.

    Because he noticed that the surrounding area was filled with the kind of plants Zhuang Yuzhen had mentioned.

    Bloodthirsty trees.

    Any careless movement would provoke an attack, and eventually, one would become nourishment for the trees.

    Jiang Hao was naturally not afraid, but he could easily reveal a cultivation level beyond Foundation Establishment.

    He feared causing a commotion.

    Unless necessary, it was better to keep quiet.

    “Worth?” The refined man asked with an amused smile.

    “Why don’t you come over and test my worth?”

    No one spoke again.

    The four of them just stood there. Silent and still.

    “Come on, make a move.”

    “Shut up!”

    The refined man was the first to introduce himself: “My name is Gu Wen. What about you?”

    “Zhuge Zheng,” the indifferent man said.

    “Murong Qingqing,” the girl followed.

    Jiang Hao did not plan to give his name, as he intended to act alone by evening.

    “And you, Late stage of Foundation Establishment?” Gu Wen asked with a smile.

    Glancing at him, Jiang Hao finally spoke: “Jiang Hao.”

    There was no need to use a fake name, as he didn’t need to exert much cultivation to kill these three.

    “Then you can do the menial tasks for us afterward. The Blood Tide Forest has many spiritual herbs. These herbs need care after being transplanted, and you’ll be responsible for that. We’ll ensure your safety during this time,” Gu Wen declared, not giving anyone a chance to refuse.

    Jiang Hao: “...”

    Just to look after the spiritual herbs?

    Searching alone would indeed be slower than with three people.

    After hesitating, he asked: “Are there any mines nearby? I can also mine.”

    The three were taken aback.

    This was the first time they had encountered someone like this.

    “Are you from a small place?” Murong Qingqing asked.

    “It doesn’t seem likely. Someone from Foundation Establishment entering the Blood Tide Forest and knowing to stay put doesn’t seem like they’d be from a small place,” Gu Wen commented.

    “The quota for entry is limited; they wouldn’t let a coward in,” Zhuge Zheng said with a cold gaze at Jiang Hao.

    Jiang Hao: “...”

    Why were these people so wary?

    But he didn’t care, as he was telling the truth.

    He did want to mine.

    “Speaking of mines, I do know of a place, but it doesn’t produce anything good. A Senior Brother of mine mined there for half a year and only found some useless stuff. At most, some rarer ores,” Gu Wen said.

    “Is that place safe? Is it suitable for planting spiritual herbs?” Murong Qingqing asked.

    “Compared to other places, it’s alright,” Gu Wen nodded.

    “Then let’s go there,” Zhuge Zheng looked at Jiang Hao.

    “He wants to mine, right? Let him mine.”

    Jiang Hao remained calm towards these people.

    Regardless, the current situation was more advantageous than disadvantageous for him.

    For now, he would let them lead the way.

    ......

    Evening.

    “Let’s go, I’ll take you to see the spiritual mine,” Gu Wen began to lead the way.

    As night fell, the bloodthirsty trees would fall asleep.

    They would wake up again the next day.

    However, these trees were not common.

    Not long after they set out, the surrounding trees were already ordinary Blood Tide Trees.

    Jiang Hao walked at the back, the three in front seemingly unconcerned about him attacking or running away.

    But in reality, he could feel that all three were on guard.

    If anyone made a move, they would be able to counterattack swiftly.

    These people had good talent and strong vigilance.

    They were much stronger than the Bingyue Valley’s Ye Shan and the others he had encountered before.

    ‘Are they all disciples of major sects?’

    Jiang Hao had some guesses.

    Normally, once the Corpse Realm Flower is discovered, it would certainly be snatched away by some major sects.

    The reason why Tianyin Sect still had it was that Tianyin Sect itself was a first-class sect.

    If the item was seized from a major sect, ordinary sects had no way to compete.

    There are major sects in the south, but they might not yet know of this news.

    Of course, the probability of them snatching it should also not be high.

    There’s a decent chance they might choose to cooperate.

    Their journey took a whole day, mainly to determine the direction.

    During this time, they encountered some people, but everyone kept to themselves.

    Everyone was here for opportunities, and before seeing any, no one wanted to make a move.

    Along the way, they also found some spiritual herbs, which were divided among the three of them.

    Jiang Hao got nothing.

    “We’re here.”

    Standing in front of a pitch-black cave, Gu Wen pointed to the entrance and said to Jiang Hao: “The mine is here. If you want to dig, go ahead; we’re not interested. But of course, we’ll have a share of the harvest. Naturally, you’ll also have a share of the spiritual herbs. Do a good job as a helper, and we won’t shortchange you.”

    Jiang Hao looked at the cave with furrowed brows.

    He felt danger from this mine.