Chapter 976
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Chapter 976: The News of the Yuan Stone Deposit!
Soon, a group of individuals gathered in the hall.
Su Yi had already introduced Nangong Ningyue and the twelve members of the Cangyue Mercenary Group. He had come to know them during their travels together.
Aside from Nangong Ningyue, the leader of the group, the other eleven members were all close companions. It was said that they were orphaned as children, later meeting each other and forming a strong bond. They eventually joined Nangong Ningyue’s Cangyue Mercenary Group, becoming her most trusted allies.
The names of these eleven members were easy to remember. Su Yi quickly committed them to memory: Yuan Yi, Yuan Er, Yuan San… continuing all the way to Yuan Eleven, in order of their ages.
“The news of the treasure?”
After listening to Su Yi’s introduction, Xi Wuqing raised an eyebrow and asked Nangong Ningyue, “What kind of treasure are you referring to?”
His gaze was sharp, unwavering, like that of a predator. This caused Nangong Ningyue to feel a sudden unease.
That intense look seemed to convey that if Nangong Ningyue attempted to deceive Su Yi, the repercussions would be dire.
“It’s a Yuan Stone mine, and the information is completely trustworthy!” Nangong Ningyue tried her best to hide her anxiety, locking eyes with Xi Wuqing as she spoke.
“A Yuan Stone mine!”
Everyone in the room – Xi Wuqing, the Green Emperor, Yin-yang Dark Emperor, Su Yi, and the others – were stunned by this revelation.
A Yuan Stone mine is not an ordinary discovery; it is an extremely rare find. Whenever such mines appear, they are typically claimed by powerful factions. A rich deposit would surely bring immense wealth!
Su Yi recalled his time in the Forest of Demons, when he had been captured by members of the Black Fiend School and forced to work in their mines. He knew firsthand the kind of profit that could be made from such resources.
“How many people know about this?”
Su Yi raised his eyebrows, turning to Nangong Ningyue.
He was visibly excited. If what Nangong Ningyue said was true, and there was indeed a Yuan Stone mine, it could bring a great fortune to him.
He had a large debt to pay to Lingbao Pavilion, and the thought of a windfall was enticing.
But Su Yi wasn’t easily swayed by this kind of news. He was aware that if too many people learned about the mine, its value would diminish.
Such an opportunity should be claimed for oneself!
“I stumbled upon this deposit by accident, and I don’t think anyone else knows about it! Even if they do, it must be only a handful!”
Nangong Ningyue said after a brief pause, sounding more certain.
With this, everyone understood that Nangong Ningyue’s ancestors had a special ability to detect the locations of mineral deposits through an understanding of geography and terrain.
Su Yi realized that it was likely an ancient form of geomancy.
“The Nan Gong family possesses such an ability!”
Xi Wuqing nodded, now almost fully convinced of Nangong Ningyue’s claim.
“Brother, we should act fast and handle this carefully. We can’t let others get to it first!”
Su Yi rubbed his hands together, excitement lighting up his face. Yuan Stone mines were an incredible find!
After hearing Nangong Ningyue’s revelation, Su Yi immediately set a personal goal: to mine ten billion Yuan Stones and use them to settle his debt with Lingbao Pavilion!
He couldn’t wait for Nangong Ningyue to lead the way and uncover the treasure immediately.
However, Xi Wuqing paused for a moment, then shook his head, saying to Su Yi, “There’s no need to rush. Since no one knows about this mine yet, we can take our time.”
Turning toward Su Yi, he continued, “In about two months, the Alliance Conference of the Chaos Realm will take place. All the young talents from major and minor factions in the realm will gather there. It’s an exceptional event. You should definitely attend. Winning the grand prize will bring enormous benefits. You shouldn’t miss this opportunity!”
“The Alliance Conference!”
Su Yi pondered. He had heard of the Alliance Conference many times before.
Wasn’t this the event where the disciples of various third-rate factions from the mountain forest were being prepared for?
Had he not received word of the mine, Su Yi would have eagerly attended.
But now, his mind was preoccupied with the Yuan Stone. He feared that the treasure would slip away or someone else would discover it first. The Alliance Conference seemed less important to him now.
It appeared Xi Wuqing understood Su Yi’s thoughts. He gave him a sharp look and said, “Let’s put the treasure aside for now. The Overlord Sect isn’t strong enough yet. Even if we find it, we might not be able to hold on to it. You need to remember that many powerful forces exist in this Chaos Realm!”
Su Yi nodded in agreement. Their group, while impressive, was still not strong enough to defend such a treasure.
If powerful forces learned of the mine, the Overlord Sect might not be able to protect it.
Xi Wuqing made a valid point, and Su Yi was in agreement.
“Let’s take some time to prepare. You go to the Alliance Conference, and I’ll focus on refining the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Soul Pill. With enhanced strength, we’ll be in a better position to secure the treasure!” Xi Wuqing suggested.
“You always have a well-thought-out plan, big brother!”
Su Yi chuckled and remarked to Xi Wuqing.
He understood the reasoning behind Xi Wuqing’s words, but Su Yi’s approach was often more impulsive. Sometimes, he acted based on intuition, not worrying too much about consequences, believing he could handle anything that came his way.
“Stop flattering me, no one is as clever as you!”
Xi Wuqing rolled his eyes, scolding him jokingly.
“Alright, this exchange is officially complete!”
Su Yi smiled at Xi Wuqing and turned his gaze to Nangong Ningyue, saying, “I have fulfilled my promise and brought you to a safe place. You can rest and heal here, and once you’ve recovered, you can leave. After that, we’ll have no further ties.”
Su Yi had saved Nangong Ningyue and the other twelve members’ lives. In return, he had learned of the Yuan Stone mine’s location.
The deal was now complete, with both sides getting what they wanted and no debts left between them.
Su Yi was confident that they would be safe here. With powerful individuals like the Green Emperor, Yin-yang Dark Emperor, and Xi Wuqing by his side, the twelve members of the Cangyue Mercenary Group wouldn’t be a problem unless they grew bored.
“Your Lordship, Nangong Ningyue has a request that might be unpleasant!”
Hearing Su Yi’s words, Nangong Ningyue suddenly spoke up.
“What is it?”
Su Yi raised an eyebrow and inquired.
At that moment, Nangong Ningyue suddenly knelt down before him.
