Immortal Realm’s Smuggling Kingpin - Chapter 25

Chapter 25: Spoils of War (Part 1)

Translator: Atlas Studios

Editor: Atlas Studios

Inside the Interior Treasure Cave, the first section of the mine was very spacious. It was nearly 30 meters high and 60 meters wide. The deeper inside the mine, the narrower it got. The number of branches also gradually increased. A mine at the level of Interior Treasure Cave also had great mining value, even if it was just a branch. Therefore, no matter which branch it was, it wouldn’t be neglected.

The Immortal Miner carried the Inferior Immortal Jade inside his shirt and followed the large flow of people pouring into the cave. The flow of people was diverted every time they reached a fork. Finally, the number of people was becoming smaller and smaller. By the time they reached the end of the cave, there were only about 100 people left.

Every Immortal Miner who entered the mine would be assigned a bag at the cave entrance, which was used to hold the Immortal Jade ores. The 100-plus workers were scattered at the end of the mine, gathering their Immortal energy as they got ready to mine. Instantly, bright lights shone inside the mine, and the light rays scraped off layers of rocks from the mine, causing the rocks to fall to the ground. A little light flashed in the dim rocks from time to time—it was the Immortal Miners’ target: Immortal Jade ores.

In order to prevent people from stealing the ores, nobody was allowed to bring in magical artifacts into the cave. The Immortal Miners could only use their own Immortal energy to dig into the mine, and the ores were kept inside the bags. The useless rocks were piled up on the special mine carts behind them. This kind of minecart—which looked like a South-Pointing Chariot—had a big container at the back and a guiding copper man at the front. After the carts were filled with waste rocks, it would be automatically transported to the outside of the mine before returning to continue transporting waste rocks.

Just like that, one day of boring mining work passed. Those lucky enough to fulfill their quota were naturally happy. Those unlucky ones could only lower their heads depressingly. The sound of a crisp bamboo flute sounded in the mine. It was the signal for everyone to exit the mine. All the Immortal Miners finished picking up the ores on the ground, carried their bags, and started walking outwards.

The ant-like flow of people gradually converged again, and every time they crossed a fork, the crowd of people would grow, just like rivers meeting in the sea. The miner who brought in the Inferior Immortal Jade dragged on inside until he was one of the last to leave the mine. Before leaving, he secretly crushed the Inferior Immortal Jade and placed it in the mine.

In the shattered Inferior Immortal Jade, something was faintly revealed. A familiar red light appeared in the cracks. If Luo Qian was here, he would be able to recognize it at a glance: the engraved dragon and phoenix jade pendant!

Boom!

The two heavy golden doors closed, completely sealing Interior Treasure Cave from the outside world. The Immortal sun slowly set, casting a ruddy spot to appear on Tianxia Lake.

…

“Old Luo, Old Luo—” Du Lengning rushed into the Fushan Cave Abode panting. Suddenly, his sight flashed, and the scenery suddenly changed. He actually returned to Mountain Ning Yao, surrounded by pink and green curtains. The sounds of women could be heard—it was actually the place where the female disciples of Faraway Hall were housed! Du Lengning sucked in a cold breath. “Damn it, Old Luo. You are harming me…”

“Hahaha…” Luo Qian casually waved his hand, and 108 small flags flew towards a jade box in his hand, neatly arranged inside. “How is it that I harmed you? The Nine Realms of Smoke and Chaos can read your inner heart and imitate the entire Immortal Realm. You definitely have been there before; otherwise, this formation wouldn’t be able to simulate the scene.”

Luo Qian looked at him with a grin and said, “Young Master Du, I always thought you were fascinated by games, and women are nothing to you. I didn’t expect you to have such a courageous and perverted side. You actually peeped at the girls’ dormitory, hehe…”

Du Lengning’s face went red. “It’s not what you think. I-I have a reason in doing so.”

“Chey, what’s the reason?” Luo Qian seemed intent on getting to the bottom of the mystery.

Du Lengning embarrassingly said, “Old Luo, can you not ask me about my private matters?”

Luo Qian nodded and said, “Of course. Yo, Uncle Du, you also heard about your son spying on your female disciples? Yes, I also feel very embarrassed about this. It is a normal reaction for you to feel ashamed. Please, don’t feel guilty in your heart towards Du Lengning…”

Of course, Du Zhongping didn’t come; everything was just Luo Qian’s performance.

Du Lengning was so angry that the roots of his teeth went itchy. “Luo Qian!”

“Hehe!”

Du Lengning could only give in and said, “Alright, I will tell you.”

“I-I followed Li Xuexiao in,” said Du Lengning with downcast eyes and a bowed head.

Luo Qian frowned and said, “Li Xuexiao, the number one expert of Faraway Hall’s younger generation?”

Du Lengning nodded. “It’s her. On the entire Mountain Ning Yao, only she doesn’t care about my status as Young Master Du and disregards me.”

Luo Qian shook his head and said, “Your Faraway Hall is really an embarrassment. Hundreds of male disciples have allowed the title of number one to be seized by a woman. Three hundred men are incomparable to a single woman. Sad!”

Du Lengning angrily said, “You are even worse, yet you dare to say I am an embarrassment!”

Luo Qian was struck in the vitals, and said with a dry laugh, “I am a Tribulation Immortal; we depend on our brains to survive, not our fists. But… Young Master Du, you are really something. A while ago, you were still infatuated with Pei Sefei. It’s only been a few days, yet your heart has now changed…”

Du Lengning said in a huff, “If you can take me to the Human Realm with you, I will love Pei Sefei unswervingly!”

Luo Qian slapped himself and said, “Fine, just pretend that I didn’t say anything… However, Li Xuexiao is the number one expert of Faraway Hall; you don’t seem to be significant enough for her to take an interest in you…”

Luo Qian once again successfully filled Du Lengning’s anger gauge through words.

“By the way, what did you come to find me for?” Seeing that Du Lengning was about to explode in anger, Luo Qian quickly changed the subject.

As expected, Du Lengning had forgotten what had just happened and slapped himself on the head. “See, you interrupted and made me forget the main matter.”

He grabbed Luo Qian and dragged him outside. “Quick, something big happened in Rosy Cloud Spring!”

“Wait, let me seal the entrance to the underground palace…”

“Rosy Cloud Spring belongs to the Zuo family. Yesterday morning, a demon suddenly rushed out of Interior Treasure Cave. It wreaked havoc in Interior Treasure Cave and killed 62 cave guards of the Zuo family before escaping. Along the way, it broke through four checkpoints set by the Zuo family and went rampant in Rosy Cloud Spring; it’s unstoppable!” On the way, Du Lengning told Luo Qian what happened in simple words.

The Immortal Realm was vast and limitless, and there were many demons who refused to obey the law. They often went into hiding and focused on cultivation. They then came out to bring chaos to the world. However, in most cases, the power of these demons was far from Immortals. So every time a demon appeared, the Immortal Realm would suppress them without any difficulty.

However, it was completely different this time. Not only did the demon easily kill more than 60 high-level guards of the Zuo family, but it also rampaged through Rosy Cloud Spring; the Zuo family could do nothing about it!

“What does this have to do with us?” asked Luo Qian. “Rosy Cloud Spring is far away from us. This demon is so dangerous; it’s better that we don’t take part in this matter. Such a serious issue should be handled by those powerful Immortals, right?”

Du Lengning said, “There are three reasons why we should go. To simplify these reasons, there are just three words: love, righteousness, and benefit. The third master of the Zuo Family is friends with my father. The Zuo Family couldn’t handle this issue any longer and requested help from the entire Immortal Realm. The Communication Jade Talisman has flown to Mountain Ning Yao, so Faraway Hall can’t just sit back and ignore the matter. This is righteousness. My father sent the number one expert of Faraway Hall’s younger generation, Li Xuexiao, to lead the reinforcement team. She is heading into danger; I can’t just sit back and ignore this matter. This is love.”

Luo Qian’s face was getting darker and darker. Your Faraway Hall is a famous and big sect. Even you, Young Master Du, are a Third-Order Immortal. There is enough reason for you to be sentimental and righteous. But I, Luo Qian, am just a Tribulation Immortal. If we encounter that demon, I won’t even be able to withstand a single claw swipe from it. Why are you pulling me along too?

“As for the last word, benefit… This is the reason why you should go too. During the fight with the demon, many people will be injured. We can use this opportunity to sell our pills!”

Luo Qian performed a unique skill in face-changing, changing his face from black to red in an instant, and said excitedly, “You indeed learned what I taught you. Young Master Du, you have learned to make use of war for profit. Very good, very promising. I am optimistic about your future…”

Du Lengning’s father, Du Zhongping, was also very heroic in his early years and played some ‘young people’s games.’ It was in that era that he met the third son of the Zuo Family—who was now the third uncle of the Zuo Family. Their friendship during that era was pure and sincere. Zuo Lingchuan, the third uncle of the Zuo family, could be regarded as one of Stingy Old Du’s few friends who he would cut out his liver for.

Therefore, after receiving Zuo Lingchuan’s Communication Jade Talisman that requested help, Du Zhongping immediately organized a reinforcement team of 60 people to be commanded by Li Xuexiao, the number one expert of Faraway Hall’s younger generation. If it wasn’t for the consideration that this demon might leave Rosy Cloud Spring and go somewhere else, possibly endangering Mountain Ning Yao’s roots, Du Zhongping would definitely lead the team himself.

It was also his intention to use this opportunity to train his disciple that he was proud of. Therefore, even though he had sent two of his juniors—which were two Uncle-Masters of Li Xuexiao—she was still the commander of the team.

In this matter, Du Zhongping had a selfish purpose. In any case, Li Xuexiao was a female disciple. Even if she was one of the most talented people amongst humans, she would eventually have to marry. He intended to matchmake his son with this beautiful disciple of his, so he sent Du Lengning too.

When Du Lengning dragged Luo Qian—a small capitalist from the Immortal Realm, who had been dazzled by the thought of profiting by more than 300%—to Mountain Ning Yao, Li Xuexiao had already prepared the team. She had already notified the Sect Master that they were ready to set off.

“Wait for me…” Du lengning shouted from three kilometers away, dragging Luo Qian along, and arrived panting.

Li Xuexiao glanced at him coldly, humphed softly, and didn’t look at him again.

Seeing this, Du Zhongping secretly sighed. His job as a matchmaker wasn’t easy. It seemed that it wouldn’t be easy for his son to capture this beautiful maiden’s heart.

“Ning’er, saving people is like fighting the fire. How can you be late for this kind of thing!” Du Zhongping frowned and began to lecture his son. Stingy Old Du treated his disciples equally, even his own son.

Du Lengning said, “I went to find him.” He pushed Luo Qian forward and said, “This is a dangerous mission. I think that we will have extra insurance with a pharmacist by our side.”

Although Luo Qian was very familiar with Du Lengning, this was the first time he saw Du Zhongping. He hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, “I am Luo Qian. Greetings to you, Uncle Du. I am willing to provide Spirit Pills to Faraway Hall free of charge. My only request is for Faraway Hall to provide me safety.”

Du Zhongping smiled and said, “It’s you, Nephew Luo. Ning’er has told me about your matters. Okay, it’s a deal then!”

Luo Qian was overjoyed and bowed. “Thank you, Uncle!”

After all, their mission was to get rid of a demon. Although war money was easy to make, high profits were also accompanied by high risks. Luo Qian wasn’t a person who wanted money over life. Sacrificing some pills in exchange for protection from Faraway Hall, this deal was too cost-effective.

Before leaving, Luo Qian went to his underground palace and took out lots of Spirit Pills. Although the level of his Spirit Pills wasn’t high, at least there were a lot of them. This kind of Spirit Pills, which were full of spirit energy, was like the aspirin of the Immortal Realm. Not only could it replenish one’s severely depleted Immortal air during battles, but it could also accelerate the recovery of one’s injuries. It could be said that it was an indispensable item for every Immortal.