The next day, Shi Jiu continued to mine at the mine. His goal was to dig out a piece of lead-marked mithril the size of a thumb cap.
Others can dig up lead-marked mithril as big as a thumb cap, but there’s no reason why I can’t dig up it, right? With this mentality, Shi Jiu started digging the next day.
Unfortunately, things didn't work as expected, and I didn't gain much today.
"It's okay. Let's continue tomorrow. There will definitely be bread, and my goal will be achieved." Shi Jiu comforted himself.
On the third day, Shi Jiu continued to dig, and finally near dusk, he dug up another grain of lead-marked mithril. It was still very small, far less than the size of a thumb, but Shi Jiu still felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart.
After returning to the camp, Shi Jiu played with the rice-sized lead-marked mithril in his hand.
This thing can be used for refining and setting up weapons. It is a good rare metal. As the so-called rare thing is valuable, ordinary people cannot buy it and there is no place to sell it. Only high-level trading houses like Fengbaozhai and large-scale It is possible only at the auction, and the other is to dig it out by yourself like Shi Jiu is doing now.
"By the way, three days are up, and the bag of tips Jin Yuner gave me can be opened."
Shi Jiu always remembered this. Jin Yuner's approach really whetted his appetite, and now he could finally open it up.
Then he took out the exquisite brocade bag inlaid with gold wire from the storage spirit ring, and then opened it carefully.
"Huh? It's a note." Shi Jiu poured the contents of the brocade bag into his right hand, and a small piece of paper appeared in front of his eyes.
There were a few lines of small words on the paper, and Shi Jiu read it carefully.
There is a large crack in the Hengduan Mountains, and there is a black shadow grass inside. Mr. Wang Shi will pick two for me, Feng Baozhai. If you don't understand anything, you can ask Guanshi Wu.
"Ink shadow grass? What is that? Why does Jin Yuner want me to pick it for them?" After reading a few lines of words on the paper, Shi Jiu had several questions in his mind, but he could not get an answer.
"It seems like I have to ask Manager Wu."
Shi Jiu came to Manager Wu's office with questions.
"Master Shi, have you gained anything today?" Seeing Shi Jiu's arrival, Manager Wu asked with a smile.
"It's not bad. I dug up a grain of lead-marked mithril today, and I harvested two grains in three days."
"Oh, not bad. Do you want to continue tomorrow?" Manager Wu asked.
"Let's talk about this later. I'm here today to ask you a few questions?" Shi Jiu said.
"Oh? What's the problem? As long as I know everything, I will definitely tell you."
"It's like this. I just read the tip bag that Miss Yan'er gave me, and it mentioned that I hope I can pick a few ink shadow grasses for Feng Baozhai. What is the ink shadow grass? And why do you hope? I'll go pick it up. There are so many talents in Fengbaozhai, there should be no shortage of people who can climb rocks and collect them, right?" Shi Jiu asked the question in his heart and waited for the other party's answer.
"Since Mr. Shi has seen the message from the young lady, I have nothing to hide." Manager Wu nodded and said: "The Mo Shadow Grass is a special spiritual creature. It is different from the ordinary heaven and earth spiritual grass. It cannot Even if you take it, you can't make medicine, but it can make people understand a hint of the dark law. It is the dream of many people who practice and understand the dark law. However, this thing is too rare and grows in a harsh environment, so ordinary people cannot get it. ."
"It can make people feel a hint of the dark law? It is indeed a good thing. It is said in the brochure that the ink shadow grass grows in the Hengduan Crack. Where is that place? To be honest, I still know a little about the Hengduan Mountains, but the Hengduan Crack I have never heard of it, and why do you want me to pick it?" Shi Jiu continued to ask.
These are issues that Shi Jiu is very concerned about. He has a good relationship with Jin Yuner, but he will not go there without knowing anything.
"It is normal that most people have never heard of the Hengduan Great Crack. It is located at the core of the Hengduan Mountains. It is extremely dangerous there and is infested with all kinds of underworld beasts. Most people cannot go there." Manager Wu explained, "In addition, If you want to collect the Ink Shadow Grass, ordinary monks cannot do it, because there is an extremely strong erosion of dark will. If you are not strong enough to even get close, let alone pick it. Originally, I, Feng Baozhai, Mr. Ming Jing is going to collect it, but due to some matters he cannot leave for the time being, so he has no choice but to ask Mr. Shi."
Having said this, Manager Wu also begged Shi Jiu to go, which was one of the reasons why he came here this time.
"Haha, your Mr. Ming Jing and Miss Yan'er think too highly of me. In terms of cultivation, I am not as good as Wu Guanyou in managing you. How can I take on such an important responsibility?"
Since opening his spiritual consciousness, Shi Jiu's spiritual sense has also been extremely sensitive. When he was in Fengbaozhai before, he felt that Wu Guanshi's cultivation was in the late stage of the spirit realm, while he was at the peak level of the late stage of the spirit realm. One step behind the other party.
"Young Master Shi is humble. If you want to pick the Black Shadow Grass, you must not only look at your cultivation, but more importantly, your willpower. I once followed Mr. Ming Jing there, but I only stopped at the edge. The darkness there The erosion of willpower is too strong, beyond my limit. But Mr. Shi, you are different. Mr. Mingjing praised you very much, saying that your willpower is not much worse than him. Apart from him, there is only one person in Fengbaozhai. Only you can complete this mission. Of course, if you don't want to, we won't force you." Manager Wu said sincerely.
"Hey, Mr. Ming Jing has praised me to the heavens. If I refuse again, it will be really unjustifiable."
"Master Shi, have you agreed?" Manager Wu said in surprise.
"Well, when will we set off?" Shi Jiu nodded and asked.
"Calculating the time, the ink shadow grass will mature in about a week. We'd better set off in three days."
"Okay, then we'll set off in three days. Just let me know then."
"No problem, I'm going to tell people to prepare in advance now."
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The teams from Lanming City, Jueshi Palace and Tonglin Palace also arrived. Their first stop was also Shuntian Escort Bureau. They smiled when they entered, but looked gloomy when they came out.
"Elder Bai, the Shuntian Escort Bureau is obviously perfunctory with us. Could it be that they still can't see the situation clearly?" The fifth elder in charge of Tonglindian's team this time said with some displeasure.
"Elder Hu, don't be angry. Didn't we predict their reaction before? It's impossible to convince them to join us at once." Elder Bai from Jueshi Palace comforted him.
"I know this, but their chief helmsman didn't come forward to see us, which made me feel very uncomfortable. After all, our two families are much stronger than his Shuntian, and there are soul-level experts in the sect. You're sitting in charge and you don't even give me this little face?" Elder Hu said angrily.
"There is nothing to be angry about. It is normal for their chief helmsman not to show up. Only in this way can they not offend us for the time being and delay time. Otherwise, if we force them to express their stance, what will they do?" Elder Gongbai said.
"From what you said, it seems like that's the case. If that's the case, the remaining two families are probably about the same." Elder Hu, who had white hair, nodded.
"Well, that's probably the case, but you still have to go. I once received news that people from the Ghost Fire Sect arrived here a few days ago, but the three families also didn't respond directly. They are probably stalling for time and want to see us and Which of the Ghost Fire Sect has more sincerity and strength?" Elder Bai continued.
"Well, after visiting the remaining two families, we will pass the news here back to our respective sects, and let the sect leaders make a decision."
After that, the group from Jueshi Palace and Tonglin Palace went to Fire Fist Gate and Shuitian Pavilion respectively. Similar scenes occurred again. Because of the previous scene at Shuntian Escort Bureau, the two of them no longer complained, but told the news Immediately sent back to their respective sects, waiting for further instructions.
In Fengbaozhai, Jin Yuner received news from Manager Wu and learned that Shi Jiu had agreed to go to the Hengduan Crack to pick the Mo Shadow Grass.
"Uncle Ming, do you really think Shi Jiu can resist the erosion of the dark will there?" Jin Yuner asked with some worry.
She had also been to the Great Crack of Darkness with Mr. Ming Jing. The erosion of the dark will there was too severe. Although she practiced some kind of charm, Jin Yuner's willpower was not weak in itself, and was even stronger than Dong Huhuo of the same level of cultivation. Meng and others, but they stopped at the edge of the crack and could no longer move forward.
Although Shi Jiu had amazing willpower, she was not sure that the other party would be able to pick it.
"What? Are you worried about that kid? Are you attracted to him?" Looking at Jin Yuner's worried look, Mr. Ming Jing joked.
"Uncle Ming, what are you talking about? He and I are just friends. We will cooperate in the Secret Realm of Lost Dreams in the future. I don't want him to have any accidents when crossing the big crack." Jin Yuner rolled her eyes at the other person and said with some dissatisfaction.
"Haha, don't be angry, it was just a joke." Mr. Ming Jing apologized. "Don't worry, I have confidence in him. He can stand in the same position as me and watch the catastrophe. There is nothing to say in terms of willpower. The only thing missing is his cultivation, but it is not a big problem. Let's wait for their good news. "
"Uncle Ming, are you so sure about him?"
Jin Yuner looked at Uncle Ming very seriously. Even though she recognized Shi Jiu's strength, she was not sure about this matter.
Mr. Ming Jing did not answer immediately, but after staring out the window for a few minutes, he said: "Yan'er, do you know? When that kid set out for Blackwater City some time ago, I and the chief helmsman of the Shuntian Escort Agency secretly observed him."
"What? You were there at that time? Did you also eavesdrop on our conversation?" Jin Yuner was a little unhappy.
Although Uncle Ming was the person closest to her, it still made her angry to eavesdrop on their conversation.
"Haha, why are you so jealous? Don't worry, we didn't eavesdrop on your conversation, we just observed him secretly." Seeing Jin Yuner's angry expression, Mr. Mirror shook his head helplessly, and then continued: "I was I told Dong Tianling that I can’t see through that kid’s future, everything about him is a mystery and his future achievements are unpredictable.”
"Really or not? Is he a monster-like figure who can compare with those geniuses in the three central government offices?" Jin Yuner looked at Mr. Ming Jing in front of her in surprise, unable to believe that he had such a high opinion of Shi Jiu.
Mr. Ming Jing shook his head: "You misunderstood. I didn't say that he was talented and evil, but I couldn't see through him. In fact, because I practice that kind of skill, for example, you, Dong Hu, I can see through to some extent. I can see a little bit of your future, even for those peerless geniuses in the three central government offices, but I can’t see it except for him."
"Uncle Ming, what do you mean..." Jin Yuner couldn't understand.
"To put it simply, his future is like a fog, unknown and mysterious, and many seemingly impossible things always happen to him by accident."
"So, Uncle Ming, do you think he might really be able to collect the Ink Shadow Grass?"
"Maybe." Mr. Ming Jing did not deny it. "Let's not talk about it. The people from Jueshi Palace and Tonglin Palace just went to Shuntian Escort Bureau. If nothing else happens, there will be no gains."
"Well, it's not time to take sides yet. Naturally, Shuntian Escort Agency and others will not express their stance easily. But will the current situation have an impact on Fengbaozhai?" Jin Yuna is worried about the tense situation? It will affect Fengbaozhai's current business.
"Don't worry, the more tense the situation is, the better it will be for our business. We just need to be a bystander and watch the drama on both sides. When the time comes, they will naturally come to us for business." Mr. Mirror finally said.
"I understand." Jin Yuner nodded.
