Casting aside his stray thoughts, the middle-aged man at the Middle-Stage Foundation Establishment glanced at the spirit stones Ling Wanhui had handed over. The amount was not small. Earning several dozen spirit stones for merely a few words was quite worthwhile, so he said,
"As far as I know, the nearby spirit veins have all been temporarily leased out by the Qi Training Completion Hundred Flowers Sect disciple stationed in this area. Naturally, those leasing them are mostly unaffiliated cultivators like us, who have no spirit veins for cultivation."
"However, rest assured, Fellow Daoist. We unaffiliated cultivators who temporarily lease spirit veins from that Hundred Flowers Sect disciple agreed long ago that once the owners of the spirit veins arrived, we would have to leave. At that time, we need only return to that Hundred Flowers Sect disciple to reclaim some spirit stones."
"We absolutely will not hinder Fellow Daoist from taking back those spirit veins."
A glimmer flashed through Ling Wanhui's eyes, and the corners of his lips rose slightly.
"That is good news indeed."
Then, he invited the middle-aged man at the Middle-Stage Foundation Establishment before him, his Dao Companion, and Old Mo, who had yet to speak.
"The three of you, my brother and I intend to establish a sect force, and we are in dire need of manpower. Would you be willing to join us?"
"If you are willing, my brother and I can freely grant each of you a First Rank Middle Grade spirit vein, and every year, we can also provide you with a generous stipend."
The middle-aged couple and Old Mo were all somewhat surprised upon hearing this.
However, Ling Wanhui's invitation did stir their interest.
A First Grade Middle Rank Spirit Vein was not cheap either. Purchasing one from Hundred Flowers Valley,