Mine Slave
In an endless forest, over a hundred cultivators dressed in matching clothes gathered together. Each of their garments bore a sun emblem.
At the center stood an exquisitely decorated carriage.
The coachman was a shrewd-looking old man in green robes. Judging by the magical power radiating from him, he was unmistakably a Core Formation Cultivator.
"Uncle Liu, how much longer until we reach Caiyun City?" a clear, melodious female voice came from inside the carriage.
"Miss, at our current pace, we'll reach Caiyun City in another day." The Green-robed Old Man replied respectfully, his words filled with deference toward the young woman.
A strange cry rang out from the sky. Several Azure Giant Birds, each about a zhang in size, swooped down and landed near the carriage.
Cultivators sat astride the Azure Giant Birds. At their head was a tall young man dressed in blue.
The young man's muscles bulged, and his whole body brimmed with strength.
The young man in blue leaped down from the back of an Azure Giant Bird and went to the Green-robed Old Man. He said respectfully, "Elder Liu, we've scouted ahead. There are no ambushes, but we found someone who seems to be a mine slave. I've brought him back."
"Li He, this isn't your first time out, is it? How could you bring back an unknown cultivator so recklessly? Don't you know that's against the rules?" The Green-robed Old Man frowned and reprimanded him sternly.
"Elder Liu, please forgive me. I thought this man's blood and qi were vigorous, and he'd fetch a good price at auction, so I brought him back. If you think it's inappropriate, I'll kill him right away."
"Hold on, Li He. Bring him over. I want to take a look. I've never seen a mine slave