189: Chapter 189 The News Reaches Shanghai

In an instant, many people crowded around Leng Ming, all of them chattering and asking questions.

Seeing their anxiety, Leng Ming understood their state of mind and then took out the Ore he was holding. Everyone stared at the object.

"This is the Ore from below. I just tried it out down there; there is immense energy inside this Ore, and after absorbing it, it can enter the body."

"Doesn't this have the same effect as an exotic beast crystal core?"

"It is different. This Ore does not have the violent energy of those exotic beast crystal cores, and furthermore, it can be absorbed much faster than an exotic beast crystal core."

Hiss!

Hearing this, everyone's eyes widened, and they all gasped, looking at the Ore as if they were seeing a peerless treasure.

"Alright, Lord Ye and the others are still down below. I will take this Ore to show City Lord Qian in a moment. After all, developing this Ore will require City Lord Qian's help." As Leng Ming spoke, everyone made way for him.

After Leng Ming left, the group looked at each other.

"I just felt the energy inside this Ore, and combined with what Leng Ming said, this time, Lord Ye has discovered something incredible."

"However, the vein is so deep underground, how did Lord Ye discover it?" someone nearby asked, puzzled.

"Sigh, you don't need to wonder about that. How could you or I guess the methods of Lord Ye? We should rather think about the scale of this vein."

"I feel it can't be small. If it were small, Lord Ye wouldn't have called us all over to mine it. Furthermore, judging by Lord Ye's intentions, it seems he plans to distribute some to every Family."

"Yes, that's what I think too."

"Lord Ye is truly generous! We only helped him with a few small favors, and we've been gifted such a big present in return!"

...

In an instant, everyone began to chatter excitedly.

"Alright, let's wait patiently. When mining starts in a moment, we must all work hard."

"That's for sure!"

...

Everyone was in high spirits.

A while later.

Over here, in the military department.

Qian Tu had just arrived at the office not long ago.

The Guard Army nearby watched Qian Tu's appearance, and after he entered the office, they whispered, "Why is the City Lord so late today?"

"Didn't he go drinking with Ye Qing last night? It's no problem to be a little late."

"In the past, when the City Lord drank much more than this, didn't he still come to work as usual the next day?"

The words fell into the ears of Qian Tu inside, and he sighed.

He hadn't expected that Ye Qing's wine was not ordinary wine at all; after drinking it, he felt extremely hot!

He really couldn't sleep last night, so he even got up to take a cold shower. It was a long time before he fell asleep after going back. That's why he arrived so late this morning.

"This kid, the wine is delicious, but I can't drink it in the future."

"He's full of vitality and doesn't understand the horror of a middle-aged married man kissing his wife and having nightmares for several nights." As Qian Tu spoke, Leng Ming's voice came from outside.

"City Lord, I've come to find you. There is an urgent matter."

Hearing Leng Ming's words, Qian Tu patted his forehead. What kind of urgent matter could there be so early in the morning? "Come in."

Leng Ming strode in.

Qian Tu looked at him, seeing that the kid's spirit had actually returned; he was recovering quite quickly from the setback. Not bad, not bad.

Then, his gaze fell on Leng Ming's hands. Hiss. What is this? It looks extraordinary.

"What is that in your hand?"

"The reason I came to find the City Lord today is because of this thing."

As Leng Ming spoke, he handed the item over to Qian Tu. Then he began to explain.

"Lord Ye has discovered a vein of this energy raw Ore, and is currently gathering all the heads of the Families to prepare for mining..."

After hearing every word, Qian Tu's eyes went blank. This, Ye Qing, actually discovered such a good thing?

Qian Tu toyed with the Ore and then absorbed it. A stream of pure energy surged into his body, making him feel invigorated.

"Someone, write a letter for me. I want to report this matter to King Fenghai!"

After Qian Tu reported the matter clearly to King Fenghai, he had someone deliver it post-haste to the Modu Barrier.

Then, Qian Tu set off and headed in that direction.

A while later, he arrived at the scene and went down into the pit.

Ye Qing and the others had already cleared quite a bit.

However, judging from the area that had been cleared, the reserves of this vein were not just big; one could say they had reached a terrifying magnitude.

"Ye Qing, you've struck it rich."

Qian Tu looked at Ye Qing and had absolutely no intention of seizing the vein. Since Ye Qing discovered it, it belonged to Ye Qing.

"Come on, let's help with the mining first. The residences of the Spirit Masters and artifact spirits above are simple; I'll just have them move to another place. With some compensation, they will be very willing."

"Fine, I'll provide the compensation."

Ye Qing nodded.

Before long, everyone began full-scale mining.

Half a day later, the report arrived at the Modu Barrier.

Jing Yue brought the report over and knocked on her uncle's door.

"Come in." A voice came from inside.

"King Fenghai." Jing Yue said.

King Fenghai looked at his niece with a smile on his face. "There's no one here now, just call me Uncle."

"Hehe, Uncle, this is a report from the Jiangcheng Barrier."

"Uncle, is there any news about my Older Sister recently?"

Jing Yue hadn't received news about her Older Sister for a long time, and she was quite puzzled.

"Your Older Sister, ah, there actually is some."

Oh? Hearing this, Jing Yue smiled. Where has Older Sister been during this time? She listened attentively.

"Your Older Sister has already formed a Contract with Ye Qing."

Boom! One sentence! It was like a thunderclap on a clear day, causing Jing Yue's eyes to widen sharply. She simply couldn't believe what she had heard. This, this, this!

"Uncle, the Ye Qing you're talking about is the one ranked fifth among the star of huaxia, the one who turned the tide in the Battle of Weicheng at the Sucheng Barrier?"

"Yes, that's him."

"This..." Jing Yue gave a wry smile. "Why would he do that? Older Sister is just like me, just an Encryption, and Ye Qing forming a Contract with her, it seems..."

Jing Yue didn't say it all, but it was enough to express her meaning.

King Fenghai looked at Jing Yue and understood her meaning.

"You impatient girl, you haven't heard me finish. According to my information, Ye Qing has a certain ability; all the artifact spirits who form a Contract with him can quickly undergo Ancestral Return, and during One Ancestral Return, they will become quite powerful artifact spirits!"

"Take your Older Sister for example. After forming a Contract with Ye Qing, she has already completed Ancestral Return and has evolved into a powerful artifact spirit. It seems to be an artifact spirit that can control the power of the Five Elements and Bagua. According to what City Lord Li Xian of the Sucheng Barrier said, that artifact spirit's mastery of the Five Elements and Bagua can be said to have reached the extreme; it is a rarely seen, powerful artifact spirit, and compared to Ye Qing's other artifact spirits, it is even better!"