Clang! Clang! Clang!
Within the dim, pitch-black mine tunnel, the crisp sounds of metal striking rock rang out without end.
Amid those rhythmic, melodic sounds, one or two discordant notes occasionally arose.
Clang!
A dazzling clear gleam flashed and disappeared, revealing brilliant corners of two irregular stones suffused with misty light.
"Phew!"
Accompanied by heavy breathing, Li Qing wiped the sweat from his forehead and put away the two freshly unearthed Spirit Stones.
"The mineral deposits here are rather barren. This isn't some rich mine; brute strength alone won't dig out many Spirit Stones."
Li Qing had been digging for seven days straight. Over those seven days, he had barely slept, relying solely on the physique of a Martial Arts Grandmaster to forcibly carve a huge opening into an enormous mine pit.
Ninety-two Spirit Stones—this was all he had gained from seven days and nights without rest.
Through the ceaseless digging, combined with the mining experience Old Man Zhou had explained to him, Li Qing had become increasingly skilled.
"Hisss~"
Inside the mine tunnel, just as Li Qing was catching his breath and regulating his breathing, a strange sound suddenly rang out.
Hearing it, Li Qing's eyes lit up. He immediately made his move, using the Shadow Seeking Footwork beneath his feet to swiftly seize the source of the sound.
It was a Spirit-Eating Lizard!
This small reptilian creature had little offensive ability, yet it was a rare accompanying spirit creature in mine tunnels. It grew by feeding on World Spiritual Energy, and there was not a trace of impurity within its body.
Though it was small, the essence it contained was exceptionally abundant. Eating one could restore a considerable amount of Spiritual Power, and even the exhaustion and soreness in one's body would fade significantly.
The reason Li Qing