If an immortal crystal vein really appeared, most of the good stuff would naturally be snatched up by those who entered first. Even with Lu Xiaotian leading the group this time, if they managed to gather any benefits, the lion's share would go to him. But judging by what Lin Fang, Lama Banhui, Geqi, and the others knew of Lu Xiaotian, he wasn't a stingy man. They were sure to get their fair share.
Fairy Yunxia took out a green circular disc. White and gold specks of light flickered across its surface, appearing and disappearing.
"Baleful Intent and Metal Killing Intent in these ice formations tend to settle in hollows within the immortal crystal veins. Some may appear in areas where immortal crystals are relatively densely distributed, but this pattern isn't consistent. There are also many false-vein phenomena within immortal crystal veins. Some immortal crystals may appear on the surface, while underneath lie demonic creatures or baleful spirits. We'll have to investigate each place individually. There's no better way," Fairy Yunxia said.
"Yunxia Immortal Sect oversees immortal crystal veins of various sizes. Hasn't it gained any experience in this regard?" Lu Xiaotian asked.
"It isn't easy to distinguish the baleful intent unique to immortal crystal veins," Fairy Yunxia said, shaking her head.
"Even ice Baleful Intent and Metal Killing Intent can be displaced by external influences, such as subterranean earthfire, spirit-annihilating astral force, or certain restrictions. Finding them takes considerable effort. Though our sect has gathered quite a few people this time, many places still require someone to test the waters. By the time the losses are tallied, perhaps only two or three out of every ten will survive. The proportion of casualties will only decrease once we've determined the precise location of the immortal crystal vein."
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