Chapter 279: Ji Family Mine Slaves
Gu Sheng's mining area was located beside the western desert.
The endless desert howled with fierce winds, while yellow sand filled the sky.
Gu Sheng stood at the edge of the desert, gazing at the towering mine before him as a sense of despair rose within him.
This was the Ji family's mine, and also his new prison.
He had been sold here and made into a mine slave, forced to dig spirit stones every day in harsh conditions.
The mountain was as hard as black iron. Ordinary martial artists could not so much as shake it.
Although Gu Sheng possessed the Primordial Saint Body, he could only wield an iron pickaxe and dig bit by bit like the other mine slaves.
"Kid, quit dawdling and dig faster!"
An overseer walked over and viciously kicked Gu Sheng.
Gu Sheng gritted his teeth, endured the pain, and continued swinging the iron pickaxe in his hand.
He knew he had to complete his quota as soon as possible. Otherwise, even crueler punishment awaited him.
Ten thousand spirit stones... when will I ever finish digging them? Gu Sheng thought bitterly.
Just then, an old man approached. His face was covered in wrinkles, but wisdom glimmered in his eyes.
"Young man, don't lose heart," the old man said. "This place may be difficult, but it is not without opportunities."
Gu Sheng raised his head and looked at the old man, a glimmer of hope flashing through his eyes.
"Senior, do you know of any way to dig spirit stones quickly?" Gu Sheng asked.
The old man smiled faintly. "Mining does not rely on strength alone. It also requires skill and wisdom.
Observe the patterns in the mountain carefully and find the veins of spirit stones. That way, you