CHAPTER 60: CHAPTER 60: STRIKING IT RICH

"Splash—"

In the dark of night, the calm surface of Qingbo Pool Lake broke with a sound.

Soon after, a shadow darted out from it.

The Black Wind Boat landed on the lake, carrying two people swiftly away.

"Thrilling, thrilling, refreshing!"

Qiu Qianhai kept muttering, his expression extremely excited.

Ji Yuan silently took him nearly two miles away and found an uninhabited island nearby, where the two landed, finally settling behind a protruding boulder.

"Hu—"

Qiu Qianhai let out a long breath, even at night, Ji Yuan felt his eyes shining.

"What’s the situation inside the cave?"

"How much are Spirit Stones per pound of Cold Iron Sand now?"

Both asked each other simultaneously.

"Still twenty Spirit Stones. How much did you dig up?"

Ji Yuan knew Qiu Qianhai was eager to share his joy, so he played along and asked.

"Don’t ask, just weigh it yourself, and you’ll know."

Qiu Qianhai felt words couldn’t describe his joy at the moment, so he directly pulled out a huge bag that was almost overflowing.

"So much?!"

No matter how prepared Ji Yuan was, seeing the sight before him, he couldn’t help but widen his eyes.

Receiving the bag with one hand, he weighed it; at least ten pounds!

"You wouldn’t know, inside that Death Cave, Cold Iron Sand is all over the ground; there’s no need to dig, just take a bag and pack it like crazy."

Qiu Qianhai started to talk slowly.

"When I first got inside, I didn’t even look, just started packing directly."

"Packed all the way, probably a zhang away, I felt something wasn’t right because the more I went deeper, the more Cold Iron Sand there was. I thought since it’s like this, why not go deeper and pack more."

"Unexpectedly, when I walked about two or three zhangs, I suddenly found a road-blocking stone ahead. I didn’t think much, just prepared to step over it when the stone suddenly moved a bit. It scared me so much that I ran outside frantically. Luckily, that Demon Beast seemed just woken up, hesitated a bit, otherwise, I might have ended up there today."

After the joy, recalling this segment still made Qiu Qianhai a bit chilled.

Ji Yuan handed that bag of Cold Iron Sand back, and Qiu Qianhai split it into halves, giving one back.

"I just saw clearly, it was a mid-phase Tier-One Stone Armor Crab, probably ate too much Cold Iron Sand, showing signs of breaking through to later phases. You coming back...it’s really your lucky day."

"Heh."

Qiu Qianhai chuckled but soon sighed, "With that thing there, unless you are at late Qi Cultivation, entering means mostly death, such a pity for this Death Cave, with so much Cold Iron Sand inside."

"Having dug so much in one trip, let us be contented."

"That’s right."

Ji Yuan pondered slightly, then said, "Tomorrow, after selling the Cold Iron Sand at Jingde Square, I’m preparing to return to Zengtou City."

Qiu Qianhai’s smile wasn’t as wide upon hearing this.

"You too, with these Spirit Stones, enough for you to cultivate to Qi Cultivation Layer Six, don’t be greedy. Wait to reach Layer Six, then come back for a while. If you reach late Qi Cultivation...then there’s no need to worry much about Qin Family."

"Indeed." Qiu Qianhai nodded.

"Hmm, in terms of Black Water Square, I think you should temporarily avoid returning there; Qin Family will surely lay something there as well. You can first find any Market or uninhabited island to break through and then talk."

Ji Yuan continued to plan.

"Alright, as you say."

Qiu Qianhai readily agreed.

"Okay, let’s head back then."

Ji Yuan patted his backside as he stood up.

Recently, he’d collected almost six pounds of Cold Iron Sand himself, along with those today from the Death Cave, found another five pounds, totaling eleven pounds of Cold Iron Sand...exchangeable for more than 200 Spirit Stones.

It’s enough to exchange for two Mid-grade Spirit Stones.

With these, I guess breaking through late Qi Cultivation should be no problem.

The harvest always brings joy; the two slightly adjusted their direction, steering the boat towards the island where they lived.

A short time later.

Ji Yuan finally saw the small house where he lived, estimating the time had reached the latter part of the night, planning to take a nap and then leave.

Yet suddenly, he noticed a person walking out from Qiu Qianhai’s adjoining stone house!

"Not good!"

He instinctively halted the Black Wind Boat.

Next to him, Qiu Qianhai also sensed something amiss, halting the boat.

At this instant, the water surface behind them suddenly splashed again, another Dharma Ship broke through.

Front and back, the two were surrounded.

Ji Yuan squinted at the person standing on the shore, then turned to look at the person behind, their resemblance indicating they’re probably brothers.

Their cultivation was the same as mine, Qi Cultivation Layer Six... Ji Yuan thought of something.

Qingbo Heroes.

Qiu Qianhai grinned wider, "What wind brought the two Liu brokers here? My heart overflows with joy."

"Oh? You also surnamed Liu?"

Liu Da on the island spoke.

Qiu Qianhai continued, "Indeed, Liu Quan of Taian Square, and here’s my cousin, Liu Changsheng."

Listening to Qiu Qianhai’s words, Ji Yuan knew he’s not thinking of fighting, or rather...dared not to.

Two Qi Cultivation Layer Six, and they’ve even killed late Qi Cultivation, enough to make Qiu Qianhai fear, so it’s normal, estimating just myself using, I’d have to take out Array.

On this thought, Ji Yuan also cupped his hand and smiled, "Liu Changsheng greets the two brothers."

Liu Da and Liu Er exchanged glances, silent for a moment, finally, Liu Da spoke.

But as he spoke again, he had a bit more smile.

"Since we’re family, it’s easier to talk, three brothers come up to the island for a chat."

Half a moment later.

All four were seated in Qiu Qianhai’s house, Ji Yuan and Qiu Qianhai sat opposite, Liu Da and Liu Er sat opposite, each side forming a stand-off.

Liu Da, seated closest to the door.

Ji Yuan and Qiu Qianhai stayed silent, waiting for Liu Brothers to speak.

"It’s like this, not to hide from the two brothers, today we came to make some money with you two." Liu Da thought for a moment, finally spoke.

Ji Yuan, hearing this, smiled slightly, "Our brothers just arrived, what money-making could we do, if we’re making money, it’s the two brothers leading us to it instead."

"Someone said, you’ve found the Death Cave."

Liu Er blurted out directly.

The smile on Ji Yuan’s face froze, unconsciously exchanged looks with Qiu Qianhai.

Both understood each other’s gaze... just found the Death Cave a few hours ago, others know already?

Impossible, it’s likely due to recently selling too much Cold Iron Sand, drawing attention.

But this behavior in Liu Da and Liu Er’s view wasn’t like that, they obviously thought they got it right.

So their faces bore more smiles instead.

"Who did the two brothers hear it from?"

Qiu Qianhai asked.

"It’s inconvenient to say, we are honest..." Liu Da didn’t finish, Ji Yuan interrupted:

"As long as big brother tells us, we’ll share this Death Cave with the two brothers."

"Deng Lang."

Liu Da didn’t hesitate at all.

Honesty, all their honesty handed over to Spirit Stones.

"Deng Lang?"

Ji Yuan didn’t know this person.

"When I first sold Cold Iron Sand, with me came out from the Water Dragon Sect shop, one of those two brothers."

With Qiu Qianhai’s explanation, Ji Yuan recalled.

"Now that we’ve said it, how about the two brothers..."

Liu Da’s gaze drifted between Ji Yuan and Qiu Qianhai as if ready to fight if they disagree.

Ji Yuan’s smile grew more sincere.

"This Death Cave...we can take the two brothers there, but there’s a premise, all Cold Iron Sand obtained there, we need to share a portion."

"Of course, this Death Cave is initially discovered by the two brothers." Liu Da waved grandly, agreeing directly.

"Also, afterward I’m going to kill Deng Lang; the two big brothers should not interfere."

To make the act more convincing, Ji Yuan now clenched his fist.

"Rest assured, we certainly stand on our family’s side in such matters."

Liu Da in a naturally righteous demeanor.

"Finally..."

Ji Yuan saw Liu Da getting somewhat impatient but still smiled and said, "Meeting is fate, and moreover, our brothers have brought great benefits to the two brothers. How about we do this, after the matter is done, we four are collectively named ’Qingbo Four Heroes,’ how about it?"

Liu Da and Liu Er exchanged glances, then slowly nodded and said, "Okay."

"Since that’s settled, let’s quickly set off."

Qiu Qianhai had long comprehended Ji Yuan’s intention, promptly stood up and said.