plumnovel Chapter 5, Part 1: Mining Together, Zhao Xingchuan
Chapter 5, Part 1: Mining Together, Zhao Xingchuan
But Ye Xuan'an racked his brains and couldn't figure out the reason, so he stopped thinking about it for the time being.
Then, he subtly inquired with Zhang Fu whether any of the Blood Fiend Gang's cultivators had died in battle.
According to Zhang Fu, there were quite a few cultivators who died in that kind of battle.
There were even more than a dozen cultivators.
Wang Qian and his younger brother were also among them.
However, due to the previous chaos and the fact that the Blood Fiend Gang had lost too many men, the Blood Fiend Gang simply assumed that they had been killed by the Muddy Water Gang.
The Muddy Waters Gang has been wiped out by the Blood Fiend Gang.
The Blood Fiend Gang did not investigate the matter further, but instead compensated their relatives outside the area with some wealth.
"I never expected the Muddy Waters Gang to become my shield. In that case, I should thank them."
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan'an secretly rejoiced.
In addition, the Blood Fiend Gang has just occupied Mine No. 4 and is short of manpower. Therefore, they are recruiting thugs on a large scale and offering very good treatment, and even that they will not have to pay spirit iron tax when mining in the future.
But... this matter is good, but it is also easy for things to go wrong.
Therefore, Ye Xuan'an and Zhang Fu both avoided this matter and had no intention of joining.
"By the way, Brother Xuan'an, I have a favor to ask you."
Zhang Fule said.
According to him, two weeks ago, he discovered a place with abundant mineral resources in a remote branch of the mountain.
The area has very few rocks but abundant minerals.
It would even be enough for him to dig for two or three months.
Moreover, one can mine at least 170 to 180 kilograms of ore each month, which is 70 to 80% better than mining in other places, making it a good place for mining.
But nowadays, the No. 5 mine is quite chaotic, and he is afraid that something might happen.
He was also afraid that the Blood Fiend Gang would discover the land and seize it.
In addition, he knew Ye Xuan'an was a reliable person, and he had asked Ye Xuan'an to mine with him many times before, and nothing had ever happened.
Therefore, he wanted to invite Ye Xuan'an to go mining in that place together, so that they could look after each other and finish mining the land as soon as possible so that it wouldn't benefit outsiders.
"I just don't know if you'd be willing, brother?"
Zhang Fu explained in detail.
"How could I miss such a good thing? But Brother Zhang, I can't take such a good thing for nothing, otherwise I would feel unworthy of it."
"How about this: if that place can really yield 170 or 180 catties of ore per month, then I can give you 30 catties of ore per month, Brother Zhang!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan'an became extremely interested in that place and tactfully replied...
"Haha, that's too kind of you."
"But thirty pounds is too much, ten pounds will be enough as a token."
"If you ever come across a place with such rich mineral resources in the future, just call me along."
Zhang Fu's face lit up with joy, and he waved his hand.
"Brother Zhang is so generous. Besides, Brother Zhang, don't worry, we're like brothers. If such a good thing happens, I will definitely not forget you, brother."
Ye Xuan'an said with a smile.
Afterwards, the two chatted briefly before going to the cafeteria for a meal together.
During this time, he also packed a lot of food for Kui-ichi.
Immediately afterwards, he returned home to meditate.
He then took out a previously seized Gathering Yuan Pill and swallowed it.
A rich and pure medicinal power also emerged, rapidly enhancing Ye Xuan'an's cultivation.
Even a single pill can achieve what Shang Ye Xuan'an has achieved in nearly a month of arduous cultivation.
"The effects of these cultivation pills are truly powerful; I should buy more when I have the chance."
Ye Xuan'an felt the medicinal power of the pill and was secretly delighted.
Immediately afterwards, he gave Kui Yi a few more Gathering Yuan Pills and began cultivating with him.
The night passed in the blink of an eye.
Daylight then arrived.
"It's time to get to work."
Ye Xuan'an slowly stopped cultivating.
He then found Zhang Fu and followed him around in circles until they finally arrived at the rich mine he had mentioned.
What he said was indeed true; there were indeed many minerals in that area.
However, its surface is covered by a thick layer of rock, with large amounts of ore hidden beneath, making it difficult to find.
That is why this place has never been touched by others in the past.
This matter secretly pleased Ye Xuan'an, and he and Zhang Fu began to work hard to dig for ore.
During this time, he also found an excuse to go to a remote place and summoned Kui to mine.
In addition, although he is not by Kuiichi's side, he is not far from Kuiichi's place, so if any trouble arises, he can take Kuiichi into the servant tower in time and will not easily expose his identity.
……
at the same time.
Deep within the residential area of the mining vein.
Inside a luxurious courtyard with array formations.
"Brother Xingchuan, haven't you gone a bit too far this time?"
"Aren't you afraid of being punished by the clan?"
Zhao Xingbai, the manager of Mine No. 4, roared angrily at Zhao Xingchuan, the manager of Mine No. 5.
He was the backer of the Hunshui Gang in the mine, with a cultivation level of the seventh level of Qi Refining, and the Zhao family had also established a foundation.
That's why he dared to secretly support forces like the Muddy Waters Gang to forcibly collect taxes.
Moreover, nearly half of the spirit iron tax collected by the Muddy Waters Gang from Mine No. 4 every month ends up in his hands and the Foundation Establishment cultivator behind him.
The benefits involved are self-evident.
Therefore, he was extremely angry about the destruction of the Muddy Waters Gang, this gold mine.
What he found most unacceptable was that Zhao Xingchuan had blocked him here beforehand, preventing him from going to stop the Blood Fiend Gang from destroying the Muddy Water Gang.
Otherwise, even if the Muddy Waters Gang was no match for the Blood Fiend Gang, it would have been impossible for them to be wiped out.
In addition, Zhao Xingchuan is the manager behind the Blood Fiend Gang, and his cultivation is stronger than Zhao Xingbai's. He is at the eighth level of Qi Refining and is even a first-grade high-level weapon refiner.
The Zhao family also served as a powerful backer behind it.
Therefore, Zhao Xingbai was unwilling to be his enemy.
"Brother Xingbai, we mine managers have already agreed on the matter of the factional disputes among our subordinate gangs. We won't impose any further restrictions; we'll let strength decide the outcome."
"Your Muddy Water Gang is only of average strength, so it should withdraw. My Blood Fiend Gang is strong, so it should naturally get a bigger share of the profits."
"Don't be unreasonable."
Zhao Xingchuan said coldly.
However, he did not push Zhao Xingbai too far, otherwise it would be troublesome if he angered the Foundation Establishment cultivator behind him.
In return, he promised Zhao Xingbai many benefits.
Furthermore, as long as Zhao Xingbai does not interfere with the Blood Fiend Gang's development at Mine No. 4 in the future, 30% of the taxes collected by the Blood Fiend Gang at Mine No. 4 can be given to him free of charge.
It's like sitting back and reaping the benefits.
"No, 30% is too little. I used to get at least 50% of the taxes from that place."
Zhao Xingbai frowned.
"Each side compromises, at most 40%."
Zhao Xingchuan said.
"Forty-five percent."
Zhao Xingbai said.
"OK."
After hesitating for a moment, Zhao Xingchuan nodded.
Afterwards, he briefly established some rules with Zhao Xingbai before leaving.
During this time, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.
After all, with this matter settled, the Blood Fiend Gang will be able to legitimately and completely take over Mine No. 4.
At that time, the remaining 55% of the profits from that place will also fall into the hands of the Blood Fiend Gang.
And he and those behind him who have established foundations will indirectly receive even more of the profits.
"There's even a chance this matter might be helpful for my future plans to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, since resources are incredibly important on the path of cultivation."
"And once I reach the Foundation Establishment stage, our lineage will have two Foundation Establishment cultivators, at which point we will have a real chance to unify the entire family..."
Zhao Xingchuan was only in his forties or fifties. As long as he had enough resources, he had a good chance of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, so he was ambitious.
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