Chapter 349
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Chapter 349: Jade and Stone Merchants Association
Meanwhile, deep within the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, a group of martial artists was advancing in an orderly manner. Leading them was an elderly man dressed in traditional Tang attire. The old man had white hair but a youthful face, exuding a steady aura, and held an ancient map in his hand.
The map marked many things, with the most prominent mark being a low mountain.
“Uncle, how much longer until we reach our destination?” asked a middle-aged man beside the old man in a low voice.
“Soon! According to the map, we should arrive after we cross this mountain!” The old man spoke, a glimmer of eagerness flashing in his eyes.
His name was Wei Zixu, the president of the Daxia Jade and Stone Merchants Association. The main business of the association was selling various precious jade stones and materials, including gambling stones. Initially, the association operated only in Yunchuan, but as their business expanded, they established connections with foreign countries, including Nanyang, Shiguo, and Salaguo.
The materials used for gambling stones were mostly sourced from these countries. The map in his hand was purchased from a stone merchant named Ruan Hongming from Shiguo.
“Haha! That guy Ruan Hongming probably thinks he made a fortune!” chuckled the middle-aged man, Wei Jinlun.
“That’s not entirely true! The map depicts the terrain of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains from hundreds of years ago. Without knowledge of geomancy and the art of finding dragons and dividing gold, it would be impossible to locate anything!”
“In other words, in Ruan Hongming’s hands, this map is at best just a piece of ordinary yellow paper! Selling it for a million is indeed a huge profit!” Wei Zixu said proudly.
“You’re truly impressive, Uncle!” Wei Jinlun smiled and flattered him.
Upon hearing this, the surrounding martial artists from the Jade and Stone Merchants Association smiled and said, “The president not only understands the art of finding dragons and dividing gold, but his skills in gambling stones are also extraordinary. We have no choice but to admire him!”
“The president’s X-ray golden eyes are unmatched in the world!”
“With the president leading us, our Jade and Stone Merchants Association will surely become one of the most powerful forces in the country!”
Hearing these words, Wei Zixu stroked his beard, revealing a look of pride.
At that moment, Wei Jinlun seized the opportunity to ask, “Uncle, what exactly is marked on this low mountain?”
“I’m not sure, but judging by the age of the map and the complex geographical features, it must be something valuable…” Wei Zixu said solemnly.
Ten minutes later, the group arrived at the foot of the low mountain. The mountain stood about fifty to sixty meters tall, covered in lush vegetation and vibrant greenery. At the summit, a faint mist swirled, giving it an otherworldly appearance.
Wei Zixu glanced at the map and then walked around the low mountain, his deep-set eyes occasionally flashing with a glimmer of gold.
“Uncle, how is it?” Wei Jinlun asked nervously, with others also looking on with curiosity.
Wei Zixu took a deep breath, and for once, a rare seriousness appeared on his face as he slowly said, “We are about to make a fortune!”
“If I’m not mistaken, there should be a spirit stone mine beneath this mountain!!”
At these words, everyone’s pupils constricted.
A spirit stone mine? In the world of gambling stones, spirit stones were among the most valuable items! Because out of a thousand raw stones, one might not even yield a single spirit stone!
And the president claimed that there was a spirit stone mine hidden beneath the mountain—how valuable could that be?
Describing it as priceless would be an understatement!
“Uncle… is what you said true?” Wei Jinlun’s voice trembled, unable to hide his excitement.
“Of course it’s true! But there’s one thing that puzzles me: since there’s a spirit stone mine within this mountain, why can’t I sense any spiritual energy?”
“I can’t see anything with my X-ray golden eyes either!” Wei Zixu said, his brow furrowed in confusion.
After a pause, he shook his head and said, “Forget it! Let’s open a passage and go inside the mountain to take a look!”
“Xiao Wen, Xiao Wu, start drilling!”
“Yes!”
The two young martial artists from the Jade and Stone Merchants Association immediately took out a metallic treasure and began to drill according to Wei Zixu’s instructions.
It was evident that this drilling device was extraordinary, powered by spirit stones. The hard mountain rock crumbled like tofu under its drill head, breaking apart with a single touch.
In no time, a large hole was created in the mountain’s surface, and a dark tunnel suddenly appeared before everyone!
“As I expected, it seems this is indeed a spirit stone mine!!”
“The spiritual energy inside the spirit stone mine is dense, and the gas rises, compressing the mountain and forming a vacuum zone within…” Wei Zixu said, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
At that moment, even he felt a surge of excitement!
This was a spirit stone mine! It had long been thought to have vanished, existing only in ancient texts!
Regardless of its value, just being able to see it was an unparalleled honor for a gambling stone master!
Just then, a deep voice suddenly came from behind the group.
“I didn’t expect the marked location on the map to be a spirit stone mine! What a surprise!”
The martial artists from the Jade and Stone Merchants Association turned to look.
Unbeknownst to them, seventeen or eighteen people dressed in black had quietly appeared behind them!
At the forefront was a short old man, less than one meter sixty tall, who appeared energetic and capable.
The previous words were clearly spoken by this old man!
Beside him stood a white-haired old woman, her eyes slightly squinted, hands clasped behind her back, blending into the surroundings like a wisp of air. If she weren’t standing next to the old man, no one would have noticed her!
“It’s you! Ruan Hongming!” Wei Zixu’s pupils constricted, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.
It was clear! They had been followed!
Otherwise, how could the other party appear just as they arrived?
“President Wei, don’t be so tense! We’re all old friends here.” Ruan Hongming smiled.
“How did you find this place?”
“Of course, I followed you here!”
“You…”
Wei Zixu’s expression darkened.
