Chapter 647

Chapter 647: Peak Level Twenty-Two

Every mine in Sanjiu City was enormous; standing at the mine felt like standing atop a dam. Li Hui leaned on the railing and gazed into the distance, where countless high racks released cages.

“Brother Hui, all the gains from today are here,” said two level two mine owners, neatly standing behind Li Hui with eight small mine owners.

They knew they had to behave, especially with wounds on their faces. They were far more injured than he was; this kid was ruthless! Were all the mine tyrants from the small city this formidable? Did he not fear individuals? The total mine owner remained silent, seemingly allowing it to happen.

Li Hui waved his hand, releasing thirty-three market towers and said, “Take these ores to calculate the shares, and I need one hundred and twenty mining seedlings processed quickly to promote me to mine owner.”

The group of mine owners was astonished; it was rare to present such an abundance of seedlings in just one day. The key question was, where did this kid get them?

“Yes, we will do our utmost to assist Brother Hui.”

The size of the fist spoke volumes—this was true everywhere. Before, Li Hui had been cautious because he didn’t know the scale of things, but after overhearing the conversation between the golden-haired and green-haired practitioners, he now had a clear understanding of what to do.

The mid-to-lower tier practitioners on the Extreme Huan Continent turned a blind eye and wouldn’t meddle in others’ affairs. Therefore, he estimated that he wouldn’t attract attention until he became a level four mine owner.

“Boom…” The ten mine owners opened their heart shields, allowing the brilliant light to shoot onto Li Hui. They had worked hard all day without earning a single share and were deeply pained.

With a crisp sound, Li Hui’s level rose from twenty to twenty-one. Tomorrow, he could hope to rank up to twenty-two, but reaching the Great Perfection of level twenty-two and transitioning to a level one mine owner would be challenging, requiring a certification from the city’s regulatory office or undertaking some arduous tasks.

“This is too slow; I need more mine owners to help me.”

The small mine owners muttered among themselves, “Goodness, do we not have lives? He thinks this speed isn’t fast enough? It took us at least six months to reach level twenty-one.”

The two level two mine owners were more experienced and quick-witted than the small mine owners. Upon hearing Brother Hui state his desires, they quickly took a step forward and smiled, “We have a large structure at the mine, with fifteen level two mine owners. Besides us two, there are three who are easy to acquire. The others are supported and should remain inactive.”

Li Hui nodded. These two guys were weak, but they were good at offering schemes. It seemed that level two mine owners tended to come up with ingenious ideas and had some tricks for managing miners. Seeing their eagerness showed they likely had enmity with those three level two mine owners.

“This matter should be done quickly; let’s go now! Follow me to find these three mine owners.”

“Ah? Go now?” The two schemers exchanged glances, thinking, “What in the world! Does this madman want to swallow the entire mine? He has only just arrived for a day! The total mine owner hasn’t taken action because he doesn’t know his details yet. Once he figures it out, hum, there will be good trouble! Wait, does this kid really have a solid background?”

Li Hui turned and walked towards the dormitory at the mine, hands in his pockets, with the wind blowing and his coat flapping.

Clothing on the Extreme Huan Continent also evolved towards simplicity; the canvas pants and jackets were quite durable, and there were even tougher windbreakers. Ordinary miners wore these, changing into work clothes only when going into the mine.

With a hundred ghosts bustling in and out, he merely needed to stand at the mine and direct things, so he hung the heart shield with labeled levels around his waist.

Li Hui indulged in self-admiration: “Tsk tsk, look at how handsome I am everywhere! This canvas outfit and windbreaker make me a stunning sight! It feels lonely as snow! I haven’t encountered any rivals on this Extreme Huan Continent.”

“Quick, catch up!” The ten mine owners were terrified of Brother Hui’s fists; it was simple—whoever had the strongest fist was the master at the mine.

Half an hour later, it proved that Brother Hui was indeed the boss. Five level two mine owners lined up neatly, while the twenty-five small mine owners looked frightened.

Li Hui waved goodbye, “That’s all for today. Come back early to work tomorrow, and I’ll help you all rise. You’ll see the benefits in the future.”

“Ah? We’re leaving just like this?”

“Wow, this guy is so efficient! It seems dealing with three level two mine owners was just a warm-up before work.”

“Everyone, does anyone know this guy’s cultivation level? Ahem, I mean Brother Hui,” a level two mine owner cleared his throat, wanting to assert his position as the top lackey. They called him Brother Hui while addressing him as the esteemed lord.

“I can see it; he’s at the Late Condense Essence stage, but his physical strength is formidable! He fights like he’s out for blood!” The small mine owner remembered being knocked down by one punch and couldn’t help but shrink back.

“Goodness, just the Late Condense Essence stage has bullied us mid-stage and early-stage Bosa practitioners into this state! It seems that every few years, Sanjiu City produces such an anomaly. The legend says…”

“Yeah! The legend says they hold the key to time. Could it be that Brother Hui…”

“Everyone, let’s not talk too much. If he really is that legendary figure, he’s bound for greatness in the future. I heard that the top figures in our Sanjiu City’s biggest mine are the ones who control the key.”

At this point, the mine owners gasped collectively, standing in place for a long while without daring to move. They knew some details from their ancestors’ historical accounts, having muddled through in Sanjiu City for generations. Of course, these details were actually not hard to investigate.

Li Hui didn’t return home; he strolled through various black markets to buy what he needed and check prices, making sure to be well-informed. Additionally, he needed to gather Time Dust and find the specific locations of the old mines and private mines. Sanjiu City was too enormous; walking through it could take several years.

The next day, at dawn, Li Hui arrived at the mine.

While others would take a day off, eagerly waiting for holidays, he was more than eager to work every day, determined to become a mine owner in the shortest time possible.

The various mine owners, having discussed the previous day, now resembled scared rabbits. They treated this master as a freak, doing whatever he ordered without daring to delay, which saved Li Hui from spending time training them.

Since there were trained hands, especially thirty mine owners, the miners began to extract ores according to Li Hui’s methods. They worked seamlessly together like a well-oiled machine, each playing their part, and the harvest was naturally plentiful.

In this way, Li Hui’s name spread quickly.

Other mine owners also tightened their management, ensuring miners cooperated in the mining process, and the results were commendable. However, this approach contravened the traditions of the Extreme Huan Continent and faced resistance from the subordinates.

Li Hui was the mine tyrant. In an absolutely domineering manner, he informed everyone, “I’m the boss; you’re the hens. Just mine as I say! Since it can increase income, why would you insist on doing things your own way?”

Alright! Miners dared to resist the mine owners but feared the mine tyrant, so Li Hui quickly reached the peak of level twenty-two.

At this point, there was a shortcut he could utilize to become a mine owner. He wouldn’t foolishly pile up shares until he broke through the bottleneck, nor would he take on those inexplicable tasks. Instead, he headed to the city’s regulatory office to seek help from his Convenient Father-in-Law.