127: Chapter 127 By the time you've dug up enough experience points, it'll be too late.

Wu Chuan's sluggishness did not initially attract much attention.

But soon, a Wuxiang Sect Cultivator noticed something was wrong.

"What is wrong with Immortal Master Wu?"

A Cultivator intended to go and pull him.

"Don't move, he is having an Epiphany."

"What?"

"An Epiphany inside the mine?"

"What is here?"

"This is a land of forbidden Spells, what is he comprehending?"

But the mysterious fluctuations around Wu Chuan could not deceive anyone.

Epiphanies are rare and cannot be sought, so the Wuxiang Sect Cultivators were extremely excited.

They immediately used rocks to build a simple wall, enclosing Wu Chuan within it.

"How enviable."

"Immortal Master Wu has turned a misfortune into a blessing. After he wakes up, not only will his cultivation recover, but I fear he may even advance further."

Although Zhao Yi sensed the fluctuations around Wu Chuan, he did not pay them any mind. After all, he was just a Golden Core Immortal Master; even with an Epiphany, there was still a huge gap between them.

Zhao Yi's attention was entirely on the mountain of rocks in front of him.

The System's notification sounds played incessantly in his ears, but they were all High-Grade Spirit Stones. In this past year, he hadn't mined a single Top-Grade Spirit Stone.

"System,"

【Miner: Zhao Yi】

【Cultivation: Mid-stage Integration (Insufficient experience points, cannot upgrade)】

【experience points: 4601 / 6400】

【Rewards: None】

Looking at the experience points, Zhao Yi sighed.

No surprises, and no disappointment.

In one year and five months, he had mined 4572 High-Grade Spirit Stones, averaging about 9 High-Grade Spirit Stones a day.

"There is only one month left."

"The Nine Sect Cultivators will be free soon."

"Time flies so fast."

"I should go out and discuss things with Li Yingzhen, and split the Spirit Stones while I'm at it."

He did as he thought, and Zhao Yi did not hesitate.

Putting away the great sumeru treasure hoe, he turned and looked at the three piles of Spirit Stone mountains; Zhao Yi was stunned.

Although these Spirit Stones had all been mined by his own hands, the visual impact was still immense when they were piled together.

Approximate sat in front of the three Spirit Stone mountains, looking at Zhao Yi with confusion.

It seemed to be asking Zhao Yi why he had stopped.

"What a Silly Dog. It's been seventeen months, isn't it normal to rest for a few days?"

Taking out that pink Storage Pouch, Zhao Yi froze.

Because the space in the Storage Pouch could no longer hold so many Spirit Stones.

"I'm also an idiot."

"I have the golden palace floating jade palace, why am I still using a Storage Pouch?"

With a thought, the golden palace floating jade palace appeared in the mine.

Because the mine was a land of forbidden Spells and lacked Spiritual Qi, the golden palace floating jade palace could only appear and hover in the mine by relying on the Spirit Stones in its Formation slots.

"Damn it."

For the first time, Zhao Yi was troubled because he had too many Spirit Stones.

He couldn't use Spells, and to get the Spirit Stones into the golden palace floating jade palace, he actually had to use the most primitive method: moving them bit by bit.

Fortunately, Zhao Yi was smart, and the great sumeru treasure hoe was powerful.

With a swipe of the enlarged great sumeru treasure hoe, all the High-Grade Spirit Stones went into the golden palace floating jade palace.

Next were the middle and lower grade Spirit Stones.

This was troublesome; Zhao Yi had to swipe over a thousand times with the hoe.

As for whether any Spirit Stones were damaged, Zhao Yi couldn't care less.

The appearance of the golden palace floating jade palace for the first time attracted the attention of Approximate, which simply ignored the palace's defenses and walked straight inside.

Zhao Yi...

"What kind of ghost Spiritual Artifact is this? Did I buy it from Pinduoduo?"

"No, this Silly Dog is a manifestation of a Spell, so it seems normal for it to ignore the defenses of the golden palace floating jade palace."

Looking at Approximate inside the golden palace floating jade palace, Zhao Yi's eyes lit up slightly.

"Ignoring Formations?"

Zhao Yi felt that this ability seemed quite powerful, but he didn't know how to use it.

"Forget it, I'll deal with it later."

"Time to go, time to go."

Zhao Yi's figure vanished from the mine, and the rumbling sound of mining also ceased.

The Nine Sect Cultivators were bewildered.

"Where is the Mad Mining Old Ancestor?"

"Heavens!?"

"He actually stopped mining Spirit Stones. What a disaster."

"Could something major have happened?"

The Nine Sect Cultivators were in a panic. One had to know that regardless of wind or rain, Zhao Yi only had eyes for mining Spirit Stones.

Suddenly stopping, the Nine Sect Cultivators really weren't used to it.

On Baiyu Mountain.

Zhao Yi frowned as he looked at the person in front of him.

"The Fourth Prince is in seclusion?"

"Who are you?"

"I am the Eighth Prince, Li Yingsi."

This Eighth Prince, Li Yingsi, was completely different from Li Yingzhen. He was impossibly handsome, to the point where he didn't even seem real. He was like white jade, graceful, refined, and elegant—truly a rare beauty in this world.

But for some reason, the moment Zhao Yi saw him, he wanted to punch him; there was a feeling of natural antagonism.

"You must be Zhao Yi, Mining Envoy Zhao, right?"

"I heard of Mining Envoy Zhao's great name while in the Immortal Capital. Seeing you today, you truly live up to your reputation. My heart is greatly gratified."

Zhao Yi...

He didn't know why, but even though the words were perfectly normal, when spoken from Li Yingsi's mouth, he felt they were affected and pretentious, giving Zhao Yi goosebumps.

"Stop!"

"Since the Fourth Prince is not here, I will not disturb you further."

"There is a lot to do in the mine, farewell!"

"Wait!"

Li Yingsi shouted quickly, but Zhao Yi ran even faster, as if Li Yingsi were a ghost.

By the time Zhao Yi had completely entered the mine, Li Yingsi's face still maintained a smile.

"How interesting."

"A Mid-stage Integration Cultivator was actually able to resist my Nine Fragrances Soul-Bewitching Art."

"Hehe, you can't run away. I have plenty of strength and methods to subdue you."

Not long after Zhao Yi left, a white cloud descended from the sky.

The person who arrived was none other than Bai Dashi, who hadn't appeared for many years.

The moment he saw Li Yingsi, he bowed deeply and said, "Bai Dashi pays respects to the Eighth Prince."

When he stood up, his eyes were already red, and he choked out, "Thank goodness you, Eighth Prince, have come to Anning Prefecture."

"Otherwise, I would not have dared to step outside at all."

"That Zhao Yi somehow bewitched the Fourth Prince and hates us to the bone. If it weren't for me acting crazy and stupid, I truly don't know if I would have been able to see you today, Eighth Prince..."

Bai Dashi was covered in tears and snot, looking as if he had suffered endless grievances.

"Get up."

"I already know about the matters in Anning Prefecture."

"Am I not here to avenge you?"

"Two things: first, go and destroy the Cultivation Academy in Anning Prefecture; second, go and occupy the Great White Spirit Stone Mine. Even a mosquito, no matter how small, is still meat."

"Yes, yes, yes~"

Bai Dashi only nodded and agreed, but his body remained motionless.

"Is there a problem?"

"The Eighth Prince does not know, but the Bai family in Anning Prefecture has become an empty shell after being slaughtered by Zhao Yi several times."

"I currently have no one under my command that I can use."

Li Yingsi looked at Bai Dashi. If it weren't for the fact that the Bai family were die-hard supporters of the Eighth Prince, he would have really wanted to slap Bai Dashi to death.

A piece of trash.

"Take three thousand Immortal Army soldiers and one immortal martial divine cannon."

"Remember, you only have one month."

"Eighth Prince, you can rest assured with me handling this."

Bai Dashi patted his chest and guaranteed.

...

In the mine, Zhao Yi carried the great sumeru treasure hoe on his shoulder.

He kept feeling that something had happened to Li Yingzhen.

Otherwise, given Li Yingzhen's personality, she wouldn't have left without saying goodbye.

"I cannot panic. I must first save up enough experience points for the Breakthrough to the Late Integration Stage."

"There is still one month until the agreed time with the Nine Sect Cultivators. I will strive to mine more Spirit Stones."

"System,"

【Miner: Zhao Yi】

【Cultivation: Mid-stage Integration (Insufficient experience points, cannot upgrade)】

【experience points: 4601 / 6400】

【Rewards: None】

"I am still short 1799 High-Grade Spirit Stones."

At the previous speed, it would take four more months.

"Isn't this screwed?"

"By the time enough experience points are mined, it will be too late."