Let's Mooch Again

Eighth Branch Mine Tunnel, inside the stone cave.

At this moment, Cheng Buzheng circled the stone cave, inspected it carefully, and then.

Afterward, he fled to the cave entrance and, as usual, meticulously explored inch by inch. Seeing that there were no traps, he finally felt relieved.

Then, Cheng Buzheng focused his attention on the two guarding cultivators.

He saw that both were cultivators at the Third Level of Qi Refining, sitting cross-legged in the stone cave, one to the north and one to the south, forming a pincer formation to guard against surprise attacks.

At this moment, the stone cave was silent, and both were meditating with their eyes closed.

But Cheng Buzheng knew that any slight disturbance would surely be detected.

Once they called for help, his only option would be to escape.

Moreover, he didn't know if the Third Branch Mine Tunnel had been discovered yet. Judging by the worst-case scenario, he didn't have much time left.

In the blink of an eye.

These thoughts flashed through Cheng Buzheng's mind.

He flipped his right hand, and the Purple Crystal Bracelet spun in his palm. He then silently injected his Magic Power into it. As his Magic Power was continuously injected, the purple Spirit Light grew stronger.

At this moment, the two cultivators guarding the Spirit Stone Raw Ore did not notice anything unusual and continued to meditate with their eyes closed.

Cheng Buzheng stirred his thoughts.

A stream of Magic Power formed a layer of spiritual energy, blocking the cave entrance. Simultaneously, a purple Rosy Cloud penetrated from underground.

At this very moment, the two sensed the Magic Power fluctuation and sprang to their feet. Without hesitation, they simultaneously shouted.

"Enemy attack!"

"Help!"

But not a single sound escaped.

Upon seeing the layer of spiritual energy light screen at the cave entrance, the two immediately knew that the enemy cultivator had entered the stone cave.

However, they did not surrender passively but prepared to mobilize their Magic Power to shatter the spiritual energy light screen.

At this moment, a purple Rosy Cloud descended, enveloping them both.

At this point, they found that their bodies were difficult to move, and even their Magic Power was hard to mobilize. They could only try even harder to mobilize their Magic Power. Instantly, their faces turned red, and a trace of blood flowed from the corners of their mouths.

Cheng Buzheng did not stop and then raised the Purple Crystal Bracelet, which transformed into a streak of purple light and shot out.

"Bang!"

Rocks flew, and dust swirled. Near the cave entrance, a palm-sized stone hole appeared on the ground, and a streak of purple light shot out.

Instantly.

The air exploded, and the air seemed to become substantial, with ripples spreading outwards.

The Purple Crystal Bracelet was spinning so wildly that it was no longer visible. The eighty-one blades, like fish dorsal fins, resembled purple halos, slicing through rings of air waves and charging towards the guarding cultivator in front.

Seeing the Purple Crystal Bracelet shooting towards him, the small-eyed cultivator's soul nearly fled his body. He struggled to mobilize his magic power, but his hands didn't stop. He knew that if he gave up resisting, he would only die.

"Crack!"

The small-eyed cultivator couldn't even cast his spell before his body was sliced in half by the Purple Crystal Bracelet, with a large amount of blood spreading in all directions.

The short and stout cultivator behind him, witnessing his companion being cut in half, felt a chill run down his spine. His magic power surged, and he cast the spell technique at a speed beyond his life's peak.

Just as the Purple Crystal Bracelet was about to arrive, he finally cast the Diamond Shield.

A golden, radiant shield enveloped him.

Seeing that his spell had been cast, the short and stout cultivator relaxed slightly, his pale face saying.

"Senior, can you... spare my life!" he pleaded, yearning, gazing hopefully towards the cave entrance.

Cheng Buzheng ignored him.

If you don't cut the grass at the root, it will grow back with the spring wind!

The Purple Crystal Bracelet, carrying immense power and emitting a purple spirit light, tore through the seemingly substantial air and charged towards the golden defensive shield.

Air waves slammed against the surrounding rock walls. The rock walls trembled slightly, and rocks tumbled down. The power of the air waves was completely consumed and then dissipated into nothingness.

The Purple Crystal Bracelet met the golden, radiant shield.

"Pop!"

The golden shield, along with the short and stout cultivator inside, was sliced in half.

Before dying, the short and stout cultivator cursed venomously.

"You... will... die... a... horrible... death!"

Cheng Buzheng paid it no mind. If curses were useful, there wouldn't be so many high-level cultivators in the cultivation world.

Which high-level cultivator didn't have a mountain of corpses beneath their feet and a trail of blood and gore behind them?

Their current cultivation was achieved through countless resources and flesh and blood.

In the cultivation world, without fighting, how could one obtain spirit stones, spiritual items, or pills to advance their cultivation?

He didn't delay, looted all the spiritual items from the two bodies, and then with a fire, reduced them to two handfuls of ashes.

Killing and arson are basic operations. Without a strong heart, it's best not to step into the Cultivation World.

Otherwise, the final result will only be to become a stepping stone for others.

He doesn't have a saintly heart or the ideal of saving the world. He only wants to strive for his Great Cause of Longevity. Therefore, when he is sure of himself, he will do his best to obtain cultivation resources.

Cheng Buzheng did not delay. He knew that every minute and every second was extremely precious at this time.

He quickly walked to the Spirit Stone Raw Ore, waved his sleeve, and a surge of magic power enveloped the small pile of Spirit Stone Raw Ore.

Then, with a flash of yellow light.

Cheng Buzheng and the Spirit Stone Raw Ore disappeared from the cave.

Underground, he burrowed towards the Fifth Branch Mine Tunnel while enveloping the Spirit Stone Raw Ore with his Divine Sense, his soul connected to the Small Plate deep within his Sea of Consciousness.

In an instant, the small pile of Spirit Stone Raw Ore turned into waste stones, and the panel floating above the Small Plate deep within his Sea of Consciousness changed.

Master of the Heavenly Jade Disc: Cheng Buzheng

Realm: Third Level of Qi Refining

First-order High-grade Cultivation Technique: Starry Sky Technique (Ultimate)+

First-order High-grade Spell: Concealment Technique (Ultimate)+

First-order Low-grade Spell: Purple Crystal Bracelet (Ultimate)+, Earth Escape Technique (Ultimate)+

Spiritual Power Value: 1123

After repeatedly and forcefully "shearing the wool," the Spiritual Power Value on the panel once again broke through a thousand. He was overjoyed and secretly looked forward to the next pile of Spirit Stone Raw Ore.

With so much Spiritual Power Value, he estimated that he wouldn't need to worry about Spiritual Power Value for a while, as there weren't such good deals outside.

As he burrowed, he scattered waste stones, cleaning up all potential troubles.

Not long after.

Cheng Buzheng arrived at the Fifth Branch Mine Tunnel and followed the familiar path directly towards the storage location of the Spirit Stone Raw Ore.

While burrowing underground, Cheng Buzheng sensed that many Mortal Cultivators were rushing towards the stone cave, shouting loudly.

Due to the thick rock layer, he could only hear the sounds but not the specific words.

He frowned, knowing that the worst possible outcome had likely occurred. He then quietly burrowed upwards and stopped his movements at a depth of one zhang beneath the rock layer.

Only then could he clearly hear the voices from above.

"Everyone... quickly gather at the Spirit Stone Raw Ore storage point, that little thief has appeared again!"

"Quickly, quickly... faster! Mine Tunnel Number Three has already fallen victim!"

"Hurry to support the Mine Overseer, perhaps the Mine Overseer needs our support right now!"

Hearing this.

Cheng Buzheng sighed faintly. He knew the news had spread and he could no longer act, so he had to give up. If he continued to covet the Spirit Stone Raw Ore, he might fall into the Mine Overseers' trap.

"Forget it!

To fleece any more wool would be more trouble than it's worth. The risk is too great compared to the reward, not worth such a gamble."

Afterward, with a Thought Stirred.

A yellow light, one Zhang deep within the Rock Layer underground, twisted strangely and fled directly towards the Secret Chamber.