After listening to Old Senior Zhou explain the methods of prospecting for mines, Li Qing returned to his courtyard still wanting more, thinking that he had truly benefited greatly today.
All at once, Li Qing found himself greatly looking forward to going down into the mine tomorrow to excavate spirit stones.
That night, Li Qing did not rest. Instead, he sat in meditation and cultivated.
The night passed without incident. When the first pale light of dawn appeared, all the spirit mine workers immediately received notice to prepare to descend into the mine.
Knock, knock, knock!
Li Qing reluctantly emerged from deep cultivation, then swiftly and deftly began making preparations.
"One trip down the mine lasts ten days, and the journey there and back will take around three days."
After thinking it over, he ultimately decided to leave Rice Bucket in the courtyard. He also left his Storage Bag in the small yard, carrying only some provisions on his person.
After all, no storage-type magical artifacts were allowed into the mine pit. This was to prevent spirit mine workers from secretly hoarding spirit stones.
Thus, everyone had to undergo a thorough inspection before entering or leaving the mine pit.
Although Li Qing had nothing particularly valuable on him, as a minor Early Qi Refining cultivator, it was best not to reveal the few jade slips he had acquired, nor that Mid-grade Magic Tool, the Crimson Shadow Umbrella.
"I left enough food for you. Stay within the yard these next few days and help me guard the house, understand?" Li Qing patted Rice Bucket on the head.
What answered him was a lazy tiger's roar. "Awooo!"
Ever since moving to this land of spirit veins, Rice Bucket had remained in excellent condition. It was clear that, like Li Qing, he greatly