Blood-Coagulating Crystals

Moonwhite Shoal is located in the middle and lower reaches of the Wunu River, between the Beastfolk and the Human Race Mao City of Myriad-Blade Rainforest.

Given its geographical location and the luxurious port it owns, it should be a thriving commercial hub.

But extracting reality is quite the opposite.

At this moment, Zi Sui, who had Shisui from the Caravan, walked along the central avenue of Moonwhite Shoal, surrounded by standard-style Moonwhite Rock and solid wood houses.

There weren't many vendors or shops along the roadside, and most of the items they sold were the same old daily necessities like rice, oil, and salt.

It's not desolate, but it's far from prosperous either.

This clearly shows that Moonwhite Shoal's commercial development has not been smooth.

The two large settlements before and after him did not bring him commercial benefits; on the contrary, they deliberately restricted the development of Moonwhite Shoal.

As for the reason...

It's quite simple. He is located in the buffer zone between the two tribes' territories, and the two tribes have had many conflicts in this area due to various issues.

In addition, the two tribes imposed an economic blockade on Moonwhite Shoal, explicitly prohibiting their own merchants and Caravans from trading with Moonwhite Shoal.

Bo Xiwan's ability to openly allow merchant ships to dock was certainly not solely due to his family background; there were other reasons as well.

Otherwise, even if he uses money to pave the way, it might all be for nothing.

Shisui looked at the ordinary citizens passing by. Along the way, there were Demon Race, Human Race, Beastfolk, and many other races that Shisui had never seen before.

Various races are scattered throughout this white city.

Shisui didn't delve any further into the city itself; he put on his hood, and his dark pupils suddenly changed.

Anyway, no one knows where Bo Xiwan and Xue Jiuyao have gone.

Since he had nothing better to do, he figured he might as well go and see if there really was a mineral vein here.

Following the flow of Psychic Energy he saw through his Kakugan, he strayed further and further off course, heading towards a small hill behind the city.

As for the dust that Xue Jiuyao placed on him...

They are now lying in the private room of the inn arranged by the Caravan, together with the Rc Cells that make up the clothing.

The closer you get to that hill, the more active the psionic Psychic Energy in the air becomes.

Psychic Energy from all directions surged toward the hill, only to be completely swallowed up.

The Shisui, Kakugan could clearly see this magnificent sight.

When Shisui arrived in that area, he heard the sound of weapons clashing.

Feather Powder danced in the air as he concealed himself and quietly made his way to the foot of the mountain.

At this moment, the foot of the mountain was in ruins, and Human Race and Beastfolk, whose origins were unknown, were locked in a fierce battle.

Most of them were at the seventh to the Ninth Realm of the Yellow Realm, and they danced on this battlefield with an inexplicable sense of fearlessness in the face of death.

Occasionally, one or two victims would appear, their bursting flesh lingering in the air for only a moment before being swallowed by the hillside.

I see.

In his heart, Shisui silently applauded the high-ranking members of Human Race and Beastfolk.

Are they using these Yellow Realm resources to feed the mineral veins in an attempt to artificially produce Spirit Treasures?

Shisui swept past the Human Race and Beastfolk who were still fighting each other, and easily arrived at a huge cave entrance at the foot of the mountain.

After confirming that there were no triggered alarms, he stepped inside.

The section of road near the cave entrance was pitch black, as if it were a natural cave that had never been developed.

After walking for quite a while, Shisui finally sensed light ahead.

A moment later, he passed through a tall, half-open iron gate, and then his view suddenly opened up.

But behind the door, a completely different scene unfolded.

Above the spacious cave, numerous lights hang at varying heights.

Where the cave should have been on the ground, only a huge pit and busy mining workers remain.

He subtly sensed the cultivation level of these miners.

Yes, it's the Yellow Realm. This group of people probably falls into the category of sacrifices as well.

The Shisui, Kakugan traced the surface of the pit below, where dense Psychic Energy gathered and flowed within the geological layers.

He was now certain that this was a sizable mineral vein.

As for what kind of mine it is, he'll have to get a closer look to find out.

"Tap tap... tap tap..."

Just as he was about to get closer to the pit, he heard two faint footsteps behind him.

Ukaku appeared instantly, then contracted, enveloping Shisui as they entered the Alternate Space.

And so, in the Alternate Space, he watched Bo Xiwan lead Xue Jiuyao out of the cave.

As Xue Jiuyao Shisui past Zi Sui from the Alternate Space, he instinctively paused.

A moment later, he followed Bo Xiwan's footsteps and walked toward the rows of metal objects placed near the pit.

Before the two had even reached that point, a middle-aged man wearing a safety helmet, who appeared to be in charge, approached them.

"Young Master Bo Xi, it's been a long time."

"Hmm, are those the new batch of extraction equipment that Chief Engineer Xu Xing just delivered?"

"Yes, it's all set up. Would you like to test it now?"

"Take the test."

So, under the watchful eyes of the Shisui, the person in charge ordered someone to bring over a sealed black bag.

The bag was opened, and inside was a fresh corpse.

The body was easily lifted by the workers and then slowly placed into the box that popped out of the Extractor.

The machine has been started.

A faint humming sound echoed through the mine, and then stopped after a short while.

The machine began to spew out grayish-white powder and residue.

The person in charge stepped forward and opened the small compartment directly above the box where the body was placed.

The person in charge took out the item inside, which was a pale red, semi-transparent crystal, only about half the size of a fist.

He bowed respectfully and handed the crystal to Bo Xiwan.

"Young Master, this is Coagulated Blood Crystal produced by the Third-Generation Extractor. Please take a look."

Bo Xiwan was about to accept the crystal, Xue Jiuyao behind him suddenly turned around as if sensing something.

He shouted in the direction of Shisui, "Who's there! Come out!"

"Call out!"

Before he could even probe the strength of the enemy lurking in the shadows, Radiant Feathers arrived first, accompanied by the sharp sound of wind cutting through the air.

"Bang!"

The Radiant Feathers flew up to the enemy and immediately exploded.

In the instant the smoke and dust obscured everyone's vision, the Shisui Ukaku tore open a spatial rift and swiftly left the mine.

"Cough cough cough... cough cough..."

"He got away."

"Just in case, hide all the contraband and these machines immediately."

"Yes, young master."

Contraband is being urgently concealed inside the mine.

Meanwhile, Shisui emerged from the spatial rift and stepped onto the soft carpet of a single room in the Moonwhite Shoal Hotel.

To avoid arousing Xue Jiuyao's suspicion, he put away the clothes he was currently wearing and changed back into the clothes that were stained with "dust".

A moment later, he tidied himself up, opened the door, and prepared to go for a walk.

Now is not the time to completely break ties; he needs to build up his alibi first.