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Xiao Yun nodded.

Refining tools and prospecting were both things Dragon Ascending Territory needed. The Dragon Ascending Mountain Range stretched for hundreds of miles, with abundant underground mineral deposits, but no one knew how to find ore, and no one knew how to mine it. They could only starve while sitting on a mountain of treasure.

With Mo Ya, Dragon Ascending Territory's mining industry could develop. "Good. If you're willing to come, you're welcome."

He took a token from his Soul Tool and handed it to Gan Jiang.

The token was pitch-black from end to end. The front was engraved with the words "Dragon Ascending," and the back with a coiled five-clawed golden dragon.

"This is my Territory Token, for Dragon Ascending Territory of the Heaven Dou Empire. You can leave whenever you want. Once you arrive at Dragon Ascending Territory, take this token to the Lord's Mansion and look for Headmaster Shui Yuntian. She'll make arrangements for you."

Gan Jiang accepted the token with both hands. "Thank you, Young Master Xiao." He turned to look at Gan Moye. "There's one more thing I'd like to ask Young Master Xiao's help with."

"What is it?"

"Moye has decent talent, and she's liked blacksmithing since she was little. Her blacksmith rank is already advanced, but she hasn't made much progress for a long time. We'd like her to learn tool refining under Young Master Xiao. I wonder if Young Master Xiao would be willing to take her as a disciple."

Xiao Yun glanced at Gan Moye.

Gan Moye lowered her head, not daring to look at him.

"There's no need to take her as a disciple. Have her stay in Gengxin City a few more days. When I leave, I can take her along. Once we reach Dragon Ascending Territory, I'll