Chen Ping knew about it, but knowing was one thing; he had no particularly good way to deal with the situation at hand.
Such a huge Mining Area could not be fully excavated in a short time, even if they wanted to mine it.
Even if the Sun Moon Empire truly invaded a few months later and occupied Dragon City, it would take them a long time to exhaust the massive Rare Metal Ore Vein here, let alone Chen Ping's side.
Rather than considering how to fully develop the Ore Vein right now, Chen Ping preferred to wait for the Sun Moon Empire to help develop it. Once they had mined most of it, he could find an opportunity to raid the place and harvest the Sun Moon Empire's labor like cutting Leeks, crop after crop.
As Chen Ping pondered, Nan Qiūqiū had already led him through the halls and into the depths of the Earth Dragon Gate's rear courtyard, where he met the somewhat exhausted Nan Shuǐshuǐ.
"Last time we met, you were still Student Chen. This time, I ought to call you King Wu'an. Nan Shuǐshuǐ, Sect Master of the Earth Dragon Gate, greets you."
Nan Shuǐshuǐ had long since received word from her subordinates. Seeing Chen Ping arrive together with Nan Qiūqiū, she spoke with great courtesy.
"Sect Master Nan is too polite."
Chen Ping cupped his fists. "During this period of cooperation between your Sect and Shrek, we have benefited greatly. We acquired quite a few rare ores from your Sect that cannot be bought even at a high price."
Chen Ping was telling the truth. As soon as the Sun Moon Empire's war began, it drastically tightened the circulation of all kinds of Rare Metals, causing the prices of many Rare Metals to soar. Many