The Beautiful CEO’s Dragon Blood Bodyguard
Chapter 1012: There Are Minerals on the Island

Chapter 1012: Chapter 1012: There Are Minerals on the Island

Long Fei let Ji Wanyu, Murong Chong, and Liuu Jiangnan give a pep talk to the newly surrendered disciples of the Songshan Sect, while he only took Lin Shanshan for a tour around the island.

There were some things that could only be handled with trusted insiders.

The water bandits were able to power such a huge warship with formations, which meant they had to have a good supply of Spirit Stones on hand.

His spiritual power enveloped the entire island, yet he found no place with intense fluctuations of Spiritual Energy.

Lin Shanshan, however, discovered a warehouse full of shoddy weapons made from scrap copper and iron.

There was also a hoard of unfinished food and a pile of low-quality herbs.

She looked down on such things, complaining, "Brother-in-law, did you bring me here just for this? If we’re going to plunder, we should go to the Songshan Sect. Bandits are so poor they clink as they walk, what kind of treasure could they have?"

Long Fei patted her head and laughed, the Storage Ring of Zuo Ci, the Sect Leader of Songshan, had already fallen into his hands, filled with the Songshan Sect’s cultivation resources.

Going to Songshan now would only net small fish and shrimp.

He called over the new leader of the water bandits, the bandit chief Li Gan, who was Li Xuan’s brother.

Since Li Xuan had already surrendered, he naturally followed suit without hesitation.

This guy got scared out of his wits by Long Fei, and as soon as he came over, he knelt down and kept begging for mercy, shouting, "Daoist, I realize my mistakes. Please spare my life, I’ll be willing to toil for you like an ox or a horse!"

Compared to other brothers, this older sibling clearly lacked backbone.

"Get up, I won’t kill you."

Long Fei made a gesture, allowing Li Gan to breathe a sigh of relief.

He asked Li Gan, "You need Spirit Stones to operate the warship, yet I haven’t found a single Spirit Stone here. Why is that?"

Li Gan’s eyes lit up, not expecting Long Fei to ask about this.

He saw his chance to make a merit, and hastily reported, "Daoist is unaware, beneath Mystic Turtle Island lies a Spirit Vein. The Spirit Stones we need come from mining this vein. Normally, aside from our own usage, most are offered up to the Songshan Sect."

"Oh?"

Long Fei raised an eyebrow, his face impassive, but his heart was ecstatic.

A Spirit Vein, he didn’t expect to strike it rich on his first venture out.

He asked Li Gan, "How many Spirit Stones can you mine in a day?"

Li Gan complained, "Daoist is unaware, the Spirit Vein is located a thousand meters underground, enveloped by poisonous gases. You can’t have an open flame during mining, and a moment’s carelessness can even cause explosions. Therefore, whether it is our mine or any other, only condemned criminals or slaves are used for the mining—ordinary people dare not go down. Not to mention our minefield, where all the workers are unskilled common folk, it would be good to mine a hundred pounds of raw stones per day."

Long Fei smiled, the formation of these Spirit Veins was actually similar to coal or jade mines, having been formed from Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Objects due to geological changes over time.

The mining technology of this world was still at ancient levels.

If equipped with modern mining equipment, mining thousands of tons a day wouldn’t be a problem.

He asked Li Gan to take him there, telling Lin Shanshan to go inform Ji Wanyu.

All the water bandits who had just surrendered he planned to keep. Once he got the mine in order, these people would become official miners.

A minefield differed from other places, intertwining mining, logistics, and residential areas, all capable of forming an entire city.

In the outside world, there were many large cities formed because of coal and iron mines.

He had already notified the Yin Yang Sect disciples to select a port. Now there was no need to look outside Yuzhou City for one, as Mystic Turtle Island could serve as a material distribution hub.

Li Gan took Long Fei to the mine. His cultivation level was at the late Enlightenment Realm, which was quite respectable among ordinary people.

Just one step away, and he would reach the Core Formation Stage.

Long Fei asked him, "Li Gan, don’t you want to advance your cultivation level further, just like your brother Li Xuan?"

Li Gan, scratching his head with a silly smile, replied, "Daoist, are you making fun of me? I know my own worth. All I want in this life is to live out the rest with peace and quiet."

Long Fei patted his shoulder, implying more with his words, "One should have dreams, otherwise what’s the difference between us and salted fish?"

Li Gan stood there stunned for a moment before catching on. He hurriedly followed Long Fei and said, "Daoist, I strayed in the early part of my life, but thanks to the Daoist descending to save me. From now on, I will swear loyalty to death, toiling like an ox or horse for the Daoist, climbing mountains of swords and plunging into seas of fire..."

His flattery was so over the top that even Long Fei felt a bit squeamish and quickly stopped him.

The two stopped at the entrance of a cave, located at the center of Mystic Turtle Island, where a mountain range around five hundred meters high stretched across the island from south to north.

Islands are all like this, formed by volcanic eruptions, with terrain akin to a steamed bun.

The center, where the volcano erupts, is the highest point, with volcanic ash falling around it and volcanic magma flowing down to form the island.

Mystic Turtle Island is located in the Yellow River’s middle reaches, a location where the spirit veins are worth scrutinizing, perhaps formed from the ancient Yellow River’s condensed spiritual energy.

At the entrance of the cave, a group of miners had already scattered.

Inside, the mine was propped up with a few crooked wooden sticks, and a pile of primitive tools like hoes and baskets lay discarded at the entrance.

With tools like these, it was no wonder the mining efficiency was dismal.

Li Gan explained, "Daoist, this is the mine. We toiled for three years before we found this vein. I reckon there are other veins out there, it’s just that we lack the skill and can’t afford a skilled Dragon-seeking Master to find them."

"Dragon-seeking Master?"

Long Fei was intrigued.

Li Gan continued, "Right, Dragon-seeking Masters are in high demand in this world. A skilled master can circle a mountain and find a mine instantly. Every spirit stone workshop in Yuzhou City has a Dragon-seeking Stone in residence. They continuously search for mines and evaluate them. They can tell at a glance whether a rough stone contains a spirit stone or not."

Long Fei chuckled, "Do you admire Dragon-seeking Masters that much?"

Li Gan replied, "Of course, I was once a disciple under a Dragon-seeking Stone, and learned a thing or two from him. This very vein was the result of my hard work. Because of it, I managed to secure a leader’s position within the Righteous Army."

Long Fei encouraged him, "Excellent, every trade has its master. Your cultivation may not be great, but you can develop in this direction. When I get the chance, I’ll find you a great master."

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Master," Li Gan said excitedly, clasping his fists in gratitude and completely believing Long Fei’s words, feeling as if his good fortune had truly arrived.

Long Fei didn’t disappoint him, retrieving a porcelain bottle from his storage ring and tossing it to him.

Li Gan raised an eyebrow, "What’s this?"

He had a sudden pang of fear, worrying that Long Fei was about to silence him with poison.

Long Fei cheerfully said, "It’s not poison, just open it and see."

Li Gan carefully opened it, and immediately, a fragrant medicinal scent wafted out.

He poured out one pill and looked at it. It was the size of a dragon’s eye, shimmering with flowing colors.

But that wasn’t what mattered most; what was crucial were the four dragon patterns inscribed on the pill.

Li Gan was close to tears, touching his nose in disbelief, "Is this a fourth-grade pill?"

Long Fei shrugged nonchalantly, "Since you already call me Master, this is what you deserve. This is only the beginning. Manage your affairs well, and I guarantee your future achievements will not fall short of your brother’s."