From the first day of the Lunar New Year to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Wang Chen was spent in Xu family.
His "Primordial Yin Harmonization Secret Method" has been practiced to the level of Proficient Level, and he has brought Xu Xinlan into the door.
For the past half month, Wang Chen's life has been like a mandarin duck, not a fairy.
His practice did not fall because of this, because Xu Xinlan gave him all Essence of Five Elements of Xu family's secret treasure.
Enough for Wang Chen to break through Purple Mansion third layer!
In the past half month, Wang Chen has also enjoyed Xu Xinlan's gentleness, thoughtfulness and caring.
If it were someone else with a weak will, I'm afraid they would really indulge in it and lose their fighting spirit and Dao heart.
But Wang Chen stuck to his heart.
Because he has always known where his own path lies!
The day after celebrating the Lantern Festival with Xu Xinlan, Wang Chen and Uncle Zhong rushed to Xu family's mine together.
There are two mines in Xu family, both of which are located in the mountains five hundred miles away from Myriad Spirit City. The two of them took a flying boat together and arrived at their destination in only half an hour.
This secret mine that produces Essence of Five Elements is not large in scale, with only more than a hundred miners and a dozen supervisors and managers.
Uncle Zhong piloted the flying boat and landed directly in the mine.
He usually comes here to inspect every now and then, and he knows the situation here very well. He first introduced the management of the mine and related situations to Wang Chen.
On the surface, this small mine mainly produces black iron stone, and a small amount of associated black iron.
After the two kinds of ores are smelted, they are sent to the workshop in Myriad Spirit City to make daily necessities, weapons, armor, etc.
Due to the average quality of the ore, Xu family has no heritage in forging tools, so the profit is quite meager.
As far as this mine is concerned, it is difficult for others to covet it.
But except for a few people, no one knew that such an inconspicuous mine actually contained Essence of Five Elements!
Uncle Zhong also informed the managers and supervisors of Wang Chen's identity.
After receiving a wave of frightened respect, Wang Chen and Uncle Zhong left the mine.
However, the two of them did not go far at all. They flew dozens of miles and then turned back.
This time Uncle Zhong landed in a deserted mountain forest, then walked for more than ten miles in the mountains, and finally sneaked into a secret cave and arrived deep underground.
After walking through the long secret passage for half a stick of incense, the front suddenly opened up.
An underground cave suddenly appeared in front of the two of them.
The moment he stepped into the cave, Wang Chen felt the essence of the five elements filling the surrounding space!
To him, this place was no less than cave abode, which was specially designed for the Purple Mansion monks to practice.
A huge stalactite pillar hangs from the ceiling of the cave. The tip of the pillar is only three feet above the ground. Below it is a round basin carved from jade.
There is a thin layer of liquid accumulated in the jade basin.
Wang Chen can tell at a glance that this layer of liquid is Essence of Five Elements!
"I come here once a month to collect."
Uncle Zhong sighed and said, "It's like being a thief, sneaking around and not daring to see anyone."
The discovery of this underground cave was purely accidental. At that time, a Demon Beast sneaked into the mine and injured the miners. The mine supervisors and managers were unable to solve the problem, so they called Xu family for help.
After Uncle Zhong arrived, he went deep into the mine to kill Demon Beast. As a result, the mine tunnel collapsed during the fierce battle and the cave was exposed.
Inside he found Essence of Five Elements.
Uncle Zhong knew the value of Essence of Five Elements. After he got out of trouble, he announced the elimination of Demon Beast, and then had the mine completely closed.
He quietly dug out a secret passage leading directly to the cave.
This cave can produce at least one kilogram of Essence of Five Elements every month. Although the grade is not high, the value is also amazing.
After discussing with Xu Xinlan, he spent about three taels to recruit Purple Mansion monks to protect Xu family.
Save everything else and don't dare to reveal any information.
As for the origin of Essence of Five Elements, I can only say that it was purchased from Outer Region.
Such a cover-up is done with great fear!
Wang Chen understands. "Every man is not guilty of carrying a jade."
Uncle Zhong looked at Wang Chen with complicated eyes. "Master, I will leave this place to you from now on."
The relationship between Xu Xinlan and Wang Chen could not be hidden from others, but not from him, Xu family's old butler.
Just as Xu Xinlan said, Uncle Zhong has always regarded her as his daughter.
Now he is following Wang Chen without any name or identity, and he even labels the treasure upside down. How can he not have any thoughts in his heart?
But Uncle Zhong also knows very well that this is the best choice for Xu Xinlan.
His end is coming soon, and he can no longer protect Xu Xinlan for a few more years.
"I just hope that the Master can treat the young lady kindly."
These two sentences, Uncle Zhong said very humblely, because he did not have any confidence that could make Wang Chen afraid.
"Don't worry."
Wang Chen nodded and said, "I will take responsibility."
"Thank you, Master."
Uncle Zhong took a step back and bowed respectfully to Wang Chen.
Wang Chen looked at the loyal old housekeeper and suddenly asked, "Uncle Zhong, how many times have you failed to break through the orifice?"
Uncle Zhong was stunned for a moment and replied subconsciously, "Once."
Wang Chen thoughtfully said, "Then there is another chance."
Peak Qi Condensation's monk Break Through Apertures and Open the Mansion, failure is a normal thing, 99% of people fail to succeed.
After some monks fail to break through the orifice, they will continue to work hard and try to break through again.
Under normal circumstances, it is more difficult to break through the second time than the first time, and even fewer people can succeed.
And unless you are gifted with extraordinary talent, or you use a magic elixir, after two failures, there is basically no chance of a third time.
Most monks will try again if they fail once, as long as their roots are intact.
It took two unsuccessful attempts before giving up completely.
Uncle Zhong smiled bitterly and said, "My first failure hurt my origin. When I make up for it, I will be old."
The older the monk is, the lower the probability of the Break Through Apertures and Open the Mansion's success.
The more dangerous it is!
Wang Chen's eyes flashed and he asked, "If I give you a top-grade Acupoint Breaking Pill, would you be willing to try it again?"
"Huh?"
Uncle Zhong was confused, and his head was buzzing.
He had given up on the idea of the Break Through Apertures and Open the Mansion a long time ago, thinking that it would be great if he could spend the rest of his life in peace.
When I get older, I have no more ideas.
But now that Wang Chen said this, Uncle Zhong suddenly discovered that in the deepest part of his heart, there was still a desire hidden.
Once Break Through Apertures and Open the Mansion is successful, the life span will be doubled immediately.
Then who would be willing to wait for death if he could avoid death?
He opened his mouth, but found that he could not speak at all.
Wang Chen smiled and said, "Uncle Zhong, you don't need to tell me the answer now. Think about it carefully when you go back. As long as you are willing, I will give you a top-grade Acupoint Breaking Pill!"
The top grade Acupoint Breaking Pill can be exchanged for Merit Points.
Wang Chen happens to have this Merit Points!
But the premise is that Uncle Zhong has the courage and fighting spirit to fight to the death.
Otherwise it's all in vain!
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