Spirit vein mines were an important source of cultivation resources for the Tianshui Kingdom. If they were seized, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Upon hearing the words "Myriad Treasures Merchant Guild," Lin Taichu's heart sank. He had not expected the Myriad Treasures Merchant Guild to not only persist in hunting him down, but also collude with the Blood Demon Sect in an attempt to overthrow the Tianshui Kingdom's defenses. This crisis was far more complicated than he had imagined.
"Send word to Yunshui City's defending general at once. Have him strengthen the defenses around the spirit vein mines and dispatch Nascent Soul Cultivators to guard them!"
Li Zhan made a swift decision. "Also, have the teams searching for the Beast Luring Formations pick up the pace. All formations must be destroyed before dawn tomorrow. We cannot give the Blood Demon Sect or the Myriad Treasures Merchant Guild any opportunity to exploit."
"Yes!" The guards immediately took out Communication Talismans and began relaying the orders.
Li Zhan bent down and lifted Lin Taichu into his arms. "We'll return to the Barracks first. Your injuries cannot be delayed any longer."
Lin Taichu nodded weakly. He could feel the spiritual power of the high-grade healing pill repairing his damaged meridians, but the wound on his chest was too severe. He needed systematic treatment as soon as possible.
The Royal Guard cleaned up the battlefield and headed back toward the Barracks with the wounded and their spoils. In the darkness, the Stone Forest returned to silence, leaving only bloodstains and traces of battle behind to tell of the brutal slaughter that had just taken place.
On the way back to the Barracks, Li Zhan transferred his own spiritual power into Lin Taichu's body, barely stabilizing his injuries.
Black Wind Ridge remained fraught with hidden