Yang Lingtian showed little surprise after hearing him out.
Just as he had expected. That previous Great Desolate Order should have been one of the clues.
"Great Desolate Ancient Realm..." Yang Lingtian murmured to himself.
That was one of the greatest treasures of the Mysterious Yellow Star. Supposedly, it concealed a huge secret.
"Very good." Yang Lingtian put away the projection of the Chaos Bead.
"Since you're an expert, you'll be responsible for all the excavation work underground from now on."
"If you dig up anything good, I'll record your merit."
"But if you dare hide anything..." Yang Lingtian pointed at the skeleton.
"You can go down and keep him company."
Gui Li kowtowed repeatedly, his forehead slamming against the hard rock until blood flowed freely.
"This lowly one wouldn't dare! I'll certainly give it my all!"
Yang Lingtian turned and left, his black robes blending into the night.
He wasn't worried that Gui Li would try anything.
Before the Chaos restriction, any little schemes were simply courting death.
When he returned to Profound Dragon Hall, Yang Dingtian was crouching at the entrance, gnawing on a roast chicken.
Seeing his elder brother return, he hurriedly tossed aside the chicken bones and wiped the grease from his mouth.
"Big brother, that Jin Suanpan fellow confessed."
"He said the Myriad Treasures Merchant Association is going to make a big move soon."
"Apparently, the main association sent some kind of 'inspector' over."
Yang Lingtian didn't slow down, walking straight into the main hall.
"An inspector?"
"Perfect timing."
He sat down on the Cold Jade Throne, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
"Our mining area happens to be short of a few overseers."
"Tell Lei Potian to sweep the steps before the mountain gate twice more."
"We're a nation of etiquette. We can't let anyone