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The crystal was irregularly prismatic, with something like flickering candle flames within, radiating light.

These were freshly mined Primordial Stones. They were flammable and explosive, so the Mining Puppets controlled by Old Ghost worked with particular caution, fearing they might set off the entire Primordial Mine.

"Old Ghost, notify Ming Yao later and have him set up a Formation nearby. It will prevent the Primordial Stones from exploding and keep outsiders from approaching."

"Yes."

Suddenly, Lin Yi turned back. "Oh, right. Don't even think about stealing any. You know the value of this Primordial Mine. Fairy Jinghong is watching closely. If you make a mistake, even I won't be able to save you."

"Y-yes!"

Old Ghost's hand trembled in fright, and he nearly dropped several high-quality Primordial Stones he had stashed in his spatial equipment.

He cupped his hands toward Lin Yi, wiped away his cold sweat, and no longer dared entertain any ulterior thoughts.

Primordial Stones could be refined into Emperor Rank materials. They were far from ordinary Red Grade spirit ore, and every single one was worth several hundred Void Crystal Coins.

Old Ghost had originally intended to hide away more while mining, but Lin Yi had seen right through him, leaving him terribly frightened.

Lin Yi smiled and said nothing more.

Though he had not interacted much with the ten mercenary captains, he had a rough grasp of each of their temperaments.

Old Ghost was an old hand from Ascension City who loved taking petty advantages. Faced with a treasure like the Primordial Mine, he naturally could not resist reaching for it.

But frightening him with Shen Jinghong would most likely curb his greed.

After all, if Shen Jinghong drew her sword, Old Ghost's head would truly be separated from his neck.

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