Chapter 130

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Chapter 130: It’s Our Turn

Many disciples who witnessed this dared not express their anger, which only fueled the trio’s arrogance!

After collecting the hidden Xuan Iron Mine from one disciple, the three began to extort from the others. The oppressed disciples had varying cultivation levels, but all were at the Foundation Establishment stage and none at the Golden Core stage.

A newcomer who had just entered punishment looked puzzled when the three approached, looking down at him from a high position.

"Hey, junior brother, are you new here?"

The disciple at the Mid Foundation Establishment stage nodded slightly.

"Tell him the rules here!"

The leader of the three, a disciple at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, casually instructed another Late Stage disciple behind him.

"Yes, Brother Hong!"

"You listen well, kid. This mining site is overseen by Brother Hong! If you don’t want to suffer, you must secretly bring out a piece of Xuan Iron Mine weighing no less than five pounds and hand it over to Brother Hong every day. If not, hum hum…"

As he continued, the disciple’s expression revealed a threatening intent.

At this moment, the Mid Golden Core disciple also let his presence be known, suggesting he was ready to take action at any moment.

Faced with the oppression of the three, the disciple couldn’t hold back and spoke up, "What you’re doing violates sect rules! I’m going to report you!"

"Hahahahahaha!"

Upon hearing this, the three burst into laughter.

"Report? Do you know which elder manages this mining site?"

Seeing the confused expression on the disciple’s face, the person behind the leader spoke again:

"This mining site is under the jurisdiction of Elder Yan. Do you know who Elder Yan is? He is actually an elder in Brother Hong’s family! If you are dissatisfied, feel free to report it."

Hearing this, the disciple felt reluctant, but he knew he couldn’t win in a fight. He thought about the sect rules and realized that Elder Yan’s backing made it impossible to report them, especially in the mining site itself. How could he resist?

Considering the demands of the three, which amounted to just a five-pound piece of Xuan Iron Mine, it didn’t seem like a huge issue. At most, he would be delayed a few days before leaving.

If he refused, there might be more troubles ahead.

After thinking this through, the disciple reluctantly replied, "I understand!"

Seeing that the newcomer was compliant, all three displayed satisfied smiles and continued on to the next person.

Many other disciples quietly observed without speaking up. When some noticed that the three were approaching, they quickly tried to avoid them, but they couldn’t escape the trio’s clutches.

Under the pressure from the three, they ultimately had to give in.

The trio’s demands were not high—they only wanted each disciple to secretly bring them a few pounds of Xuan Iron Mine daily to complete their tasks.

Though it was a small amount per person, there were many punished disciples in the area, so when accumulated, it amounted to a significant total, enough to cover the three’s daily penalties.

Ji Yang looked down on their tactics but also understood this was human nature; wherever there are people, there is oppression.

Back at the Ziying Mine, such things hadn’t happened. Though He Feng and others had high cultivation levels, they used gentler methods and never forced anyone.

Disciples didn’t have to mine daily; they could enjoy the fruits of their labor while using their extra time for cultivation. Such a good situation was desired by every disciple, yet not everyone had an elder behind them for support.

And while this situation was serious, even if discovered, it wouldn’t lead to harsh punishments.

Ji Yang was here to mine, but the ores weren’t of great importance to him. Thanks to Elder Lu, his daily task was only to collect one stone.

Ji Yang could extract a large amount of Xuan Iron Mine each day, and to avoid turning it in, he chose to keep it hidden in the Heaven’s Secret Pearl. It didn’t matter if he kept back a few pounds or even several stones.

However, he didn’t want to give away this mine!

As he saw the trio approach, it would soon be his turn, yet Ji Yang merely sat calmly in place.

At that moment, a spark of inspiration suddenly flashed through Ji Yang’s mind.

After pondering, a gleam appeared in his eyes.

He wanted to give this mine!

Not just give it, but he intended to give even more—preferably everything!

He was worried about finding a suitable reason to not come out tonight, and now he had the perfect opportunity!

He, Ji Yang, a new disciple at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, was being bullied by his senior brothers, and every piece of Xuan Iron Mine he mined was taken from him.

Even though he was talented, he couldn’t stand against many, forcing him to mine day and night and even to violate sect rules! He often stayed out all night!

Great!

Great!

Great!

The more Ji Yang thought about it, the better the reasoning seemed. He could hide in the formations tomorrow night and mine properly.

Perfect!

Seeing the three getting closer to him, Ji Yang felt excited, eager to test his new plan, even unable to resist humming a tune.

But this was undoubtedly too conspicuous, so Ji Yang had to endure it for a moment.

Soon, the three of them finished collecting the Xuan Iron Mine from a disciple beside Ji Yang and walked towards him.

When Brother Hong saw Ji Yang, a light smile appeared on his face.

At the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment and looking unfamiliar, they were looking for this kind of disciple.

Just as Brother Hong was about to approach, the Mid Golden Core disciple behind him suddenly whispered something in his ear.

Listening to the whisper, Brother Hong’s expression gradually changed, and he couldn’t help but glance at Ji Yang. After noticing Ji Yang’s somewhat unusual gaze, Brother Hong slightly nodded.

Moments later, the three stopped talking and continued towards Ji Yang.

Ji Yang felt overjoyed, ready to take out his ore, but suddenly saw the three pass him by and walk directly to the person next to him, completely ignoring him.

This left Ji Yang momentarily stunned.

What does this mean?

Seeing that the three clearly had no intention of causing him trouble, Ji Yang’s joy faded, and his expression grew unfriendly.

Recalling the previous conversation, it seemed that his identity had been exposed!

This made the three not want to deal with him.

How could this be?

After waiting for so long, they don’t come for him?

That was just disrespectful!

He, the one with Talent Jealousy, had never endured such unfair treatment!

He couldn’t take it anymore!

Thinking this, Ji Yang couldn’t help but stand up and said,

"Brothers, it’s my turn!"

Hearing Ji Yang’s lightly spoken words behind him, the three paused in their steps, and the disciple who was about to take out his ore also halted, looking surprised.

Ji Yang’s voice stood out painfully in the quiet camp.

Many disciples had been secretly observing this side and were confused when the three passed by Ji Yang.

But now this scene exceeded everyone else’s understanding, and they turned their gazes toward them.

Some disciples who had heard of Ji Yang looked at him with anticipation!

Meanwhile, Brother Hong, halted by Ji Yang, looked at the Mid Golden Core disciple next to him, puzzled.

Seeing this senior shake his head slightly, Brother Hong and the others ignored Ji Yang and continued walking ahead!

Seeing that the three were disregarding him and preparing to walk even farther away, Ji Yang was furious!

"I said, it’s my turn!"