Chapter 318 - 317: Guo Zhengguo Has Important Matters to Report

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Chapter 318: Chapter 317: Guo Zhengguo Has Important Matters to Report "Kill!" Meanwhile, Yang Zhenlin’s scythe also arrived, the blade tracing a silver streak as it swiftly cut towards Zhong Yue’s waist. Zhong Yue’s heart skipped a beat. As his whole body tensed, the glow of inner strength protecting his body appeared. Poof! The blade easily sliced through the layer of inner strength protection, then harshly slashed at his waist. "Screech!" It was as if it was cutting through cowhide, producing a harsh, grating sound. This slash only left a white mark on his waist and couldn’t even penetrate the flesh. "Damn, not only is he a third-class expert, but his body’s defense power is unmatched, completely impervious to blades and spears..." Yang Zhenlin’s face turned pale, and a scream of panic echoed in his heart. When he heard that Zhong Yue was a third-class expert, he knew the situation was hopeless. However, this kind of terrifying defensive power still made him feel utter despair. One has to know that although his scythe was not crafted by a famous master, due to its special material, its sharpness was no less than that of some famous blades. Coupled with the power and inner strength he poured into it, the might of a single slash was something even a renowned third-class expert wouldn’t take lightly. But the result was that he couldn’t even cut through his opponent’s skin? Faced with a life-and-death crisis, Yang Zhenlin bit his tongue to snap himself awake, decisively threw his scythe, and hurriedly retreated. "Humph, trying to escape?" With just one exchange, Zhong Yue had already fully grasped the limits of his own strength. His confidence surged and he paid no mind to the flying scythe, his mining pick falling like a ram’s horns, mercilessly descending. Poof! The sharp point of the mining pick pierced Yang Zhenlin’s head almost effortlessly, punching through it completely. Instantly, Yang Zhenlin died. Thud! At the same time, the scythe, like silver, swiftly slashed down and chopped hard onto his shoulder. However, Yang Zhenlin, who had previously exerted all his strength and failed to break through his flesh, now without the infusion of inner strength, how could he even injure him a bit? "Kill!" With a single blow, he killed Yang Zhenlin. Zhong Yue’s momentum grew stronger. His steps thudded like an erupting volcano as he charged towards Lin Heihu. However, at this moment, Lin Heihu, having seen the unfavorable situation, had already rushed out from the entrance. Feeling the pursuit from behind, he didn’t even think before hurling a black bead backward. Upon hitting the stone wall, the black bead erupted, unleashing violent and fierce power. Earth Thunder Bead! Boom! A dull explosion rang out. The loose soil collapsed in an instant. Bang! Bang! Bang! Massive amounts of soil and rocks tumbled down, quickly blocking off most of the passage. Fortunately, the power of the Earth Thunder Bead was limited, and the rocks within the mine, nourished by spiritual qi, were extremely hard, preventing a large-scale collapse. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lin Heihu also escaped and disappeared in the mine passage within the blink of an eye. "Damn..." Zhong Yue’s face changed drastically. As he retreated rapidly, his face turned extremely dark. He knew he couldn’t catch up. An overwhelming sense of regret and frustration washed over him. What to do next? Taking a deep breath, Zhong Yue’s eyes flickered intensely as he gazed at the earth spirit marrow the size of a millstone lying on the ground. He knew that with Lin Heihu’s escape, the news of him possessing such a huge piece of earth spirit marrow would spread. It wouldn’t be long before other experts would target him. Therefore, he had to make a decision soon. "Such a treasure, there’s no way I can keep it. No one would allow such an item to stay in my hands. Possessing something precious while being weak is a sin. So, I can only find a powerful backer quickly and offer this treasure to gain enough benefits in return." Gazing at the earth spirit marrow on the ground, Zhong Yue’s eyes gradually firmed. Unless necessary, he naturally wouldn’t want to give up this treasure. This was his chance for enlightenment, something that could even directly aid him in breaking through to the innate realm. But he was extremely aware of his situation and knew that with his current strength, he couldn’t protect such a treasure. So, without further hesitation, he picked up the piece of earth spirit marrow. Weighing nearly a thousand pounds, it was nothing for a newly made third-class expert like him. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly noticed the spirit-seeking rat struggling out from the buried soil. With a flicker of his eyes, a trace of coldness flashed in Zhong Yue’s heart. He stepped forward, forcefully stomped down, and crushed its head with power. Poof! Blood and flesh splattered! Zhong Yue then dug away the soil and climbed out of the cave. At the entrance of the mine, there are usually various stewards leading people to guard the place, not only for weighing and registering the miners’ harvests but also to check if the miners are hiding anything. Therefore, Zhong Yue didn’t dare to take the Earth Spirit Marrow out, but found another place to bury it again. After that, he also didn’t dare to exit through the original mine entrance, because he wasn’t sure if Lin Heihu would have stationed experts near the exit to ambush him. He knew that Lin Heihu had always followed a second-class expert-level black miner, bullying and robbing others of their harvests. To be cautious, he made a large detour in the mine tunnels, taking twenty minutes to finally emerge from another mine entrance. Then, he determined the direction and headed straight for the Inspectorate. Compared to the various stewards, he naturally had more trust in the inspector who had once saved his life and could offer him greater benefits. And the inspector’s actions during this period were also one of the reasons for his decision. Whether it was treating Immortal Cultivators and Martial Artists equally, promoting Martial Artists to be stewards, or eliminating the Strong Demon Ape for the safety of the mining area, and even improving the miners’ welfare, doubling their income, made him believe that the other party would certainly reward him handsomely for the valuable treasure he brought... ... After escaping, Lin Heihu did not do as Zhong Yue thought and look for experts to block him. Instead, he turned around and headed straight for a luxurious building with a clear goal in mind. This was the residence of Guo Zhengguo, the former steward of the Black Crystal Ore Vein. Back then, it was thanks to Guo Zhengguo that he dared to act arrogantly in the mine. Although Guo Zhengguo had now fallen from power, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse, not to mention, he knew that Guo Zhengguo was a close aide of Wu Zonghui, the previous inspector and Immortal Master. Now, Wu Zonghui had not only broken through to the mid-stage Enlightenment Realm but also controlled the spirit stone ore vein, becoming extremely wealthy. Although Guo Zhengguo’s current situation wasn’t good, he had heard that the latter was planning to go to the spirit stone ore vein, and it was still uncertain what the future held for him. Now, with the opportunity right in front of him, he naturally thought of leveraging the discovery of that huge Earth Spirit Marrow to approach him again, perhaps seizing the chance to follow him to the spirit stone ore vein. By then, the finds would be spirit stones, and even a small share would be enough for him to live a lavish life. "Lin Heihu? What brings you here?" Guo Zhengguo had been having a tough time lately. Years of accumulation were gone in an instant, and his plan to go to the spirit stone ore vein was also delayed by Wu Zonghui on some pretext. So, when he saw Lin Heihu, he had a cold expression on his face. "Steward Guo..." "I am no longer a steward." Guo Zhengguo interrupted. "Immortal Guo, I wonder if you are still interested in the Earth Spirit Marrow?" Lin Heihu’s face froze for a moment, but he didn’t hesitate and asked directly. "What do you want to say?" Guo Zhengguo’s expression changed, becoming a bit more serious. "Just now, I discovered a piece of Earth Spirit Marrow, the size of a millstone, with strong spiritual energy fluctuations..." "The size of a millstone? Are you serious? Do you know what that means? The largest Earth Spirit Marrow discovered in the Black Crystal Ore Vein was only the size of an adult’s head, and it even brought an elder of the sect to personally appear..." Guo Zhengguo’s heart shook violently, and he exclaimed in shock. "If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed that an Earth Spirit Marrow of that size existed. But it’s true; I saw it with my eyes. For this, my brother was even killed by Zhong Yue. Steward Guo, we must act immediately and find Zhong Yue to kill him and prevent any leaks. If we delay, and the news gets out, it will be troublesome. I came to you, Steward Guo, as soon as I could." Lin Heihu didn’t mind being interrupted repeatedly by Guo Zhengguo, maintaining a serious expression and continuously speaking, finally pledging his loyalty again. "Oh? Then why did you choose to tell me instead of Inspector Bai? He is still the one in charge of the Black Crystal Ore Vein. And he is the strongest too!" Guo Zhengguo’s eyes suddenly shifted to Lin Heihu’s face, speaking suspiciously. "Naturally because I am more familiar with you, Steward Guo." Seeing that Guo Zhengguo was still doubtful, Lin Heihu wasn’t surprised and continued, "Of course, the most important reason is that compared to Inspector Bai, I favor Inspector Wu more." "Good! Good!" Guo Zhengguo nodded in satisfaction, suddenly becoming spirited, and said, "That Bai Ziyue is merely at the early-stage Enlightenment Realm, while Inspector Wu is a mid-stage Enlightenment Realm Immortal Master. Normally, they don’t interfere with each other, but this time, with a millstone-sized Earth Spirit Marrow, Inspector Wu will certainly show up. This time, not only will I rise again, but Bai Ziyue will have to yield wisely, otherwise, his end won’t be good." As he spoke, Guo Zhengguo didn’t waste time and quickly took out a Communication Jade Disc from his storage bag, decisively activating it. "What is it?" A dignified voice immediately came from the Communication Jade Disc. It was Inspector Wu from the spirit stone ore vein, Wu Zonghui! "Inspector Wu, Guo Zhengguo has an important matter to report..." ...

Chapter 318 - 317: Guo Zhengguo Has Important Matters to Report

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