Turning an Abandoned Mine into a Safe House

At the entrance of the Xingfeng Sect, several Xingfeng Sect martial artists were on guard.

The smiles on their faces were hard to hide.

Xingfeng Sect is now truly a major power in the Yue Kingdom.

And these outer sect martial artists will have a lot of prestige outside in the future.

In a place like Yue Kingdom, when a martial artist travels, people will ask about their identity.

If you belong to a weak power, people will naturally look down on you.

But if you belong to a powerful faction, others will treat you much more politely.

"I wonder when I'll be able to join the inner sect!" a martial artist from the outer sect remarked wistfully.

A martial artist from the outer sect standing nearby said with a smile:

"Entering the inner sect is no easy feat now. Elder Wang Hu has set up an assessment system; only those who are sufficiently loyal to the sect will have a chance of entering."

The assessment standards for the Xingfeng Sect are different from those of other factions.

The inner sect doesn't consider your cultivation talent; they only look at your character.

The background of every Xingfeng Sect martial artist who wants to join the inner sect will be investigated.

If someone's character doesn't meet Wang Hu's standards, it's impossible for them to join the inner sect.

Nowadays, most martial artists in the Xingfeng Sect consider it an honor to join the inner sect.

Because as long as you join the inner sect, you can use the treasures crafted by the sect leader.

At this moment, a woman arrived at the entrance of the Xingfeng Sect.

The eyes of several outer sect martial artists were all fixed on this woman.

The woman was dressed in a white dress, and her face was exquisitely beautiful. Several outer sect martial artists were immediately stunned by her beauty.

"Excuse me, is this the Xingfeng Sect?" Yue Yao asked with a slight smile.

At this moment, the aura emanating from her was no longer at the Peak Transformation Realm, but at the Eighth Level of the Houtian Realm.

She used a jade pendant given to her by her ancestor to conceal the fluctuations of her own Qi and Blood.

Her purpose in coming to the Xingfeng Sect was simple.

That is to investigate the Xingfeng Sect Xingfeng Sect, especially its leader Chen Feng.

The way to avoid arousing suspicion from the Xingfeng Sect is naturally to add this Xingfeng Sect.

"I don't know which faction the young lady comes from; I'll go and inform them."

The outer sect martial artists, who had been stunned by Yue Yao's beauty, finally came to their senses.

"I want to join your sect, but I don't know how?" Yue Yao asked.

Upon hearing this, the martial artists from the Xingfeng Sect were all taken aback.

Clearly, they hadn't expected the other party to be there to join a sect.

Xingfeng Sect is indeed recruiting martial artists, and the recruitment conditions for outer sect martial artists are very lenient.

However, very few women actively join sects.

There were very few women in the Yue Kingdom who practiced martial arts.

For example, the number of female martial artists in the Xingfeng Sect is only a few dozen.

Moreover, almost all of them were burly and muscular, showing no trace of femininity.

This is because poor families who practice martial arts can only rely on constant physical training without the aid of medicinal liquids.

This resulted in women who practiced martial arts being generally quite fierce.

It's extremely rare to find a martial arts practitioner as beautiful and with such a great figure as Yue Yao.

"Young lady, you want to join our Xingfeng Sect?" Several outer sect martial artists were clearly somewhat skeptical.

Yue Yao nodded. "Hmm, is that not allowed?"

Several outer sect martial artists exchanged glances, then one of them smiled and said:

"Of course, no problem. We're just a little surprised. Miss, I'll take you to the sect's recruitment office to register your name."

Upon hearing this, Yue Yao was somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected joining the Xingfeng Sect to be so simple.

This was somewhat unexpected for her.

She originally thought there would be at least some kind of investigation, but the other party immediately wanted to take her to register.

"Okay, thank you." Yue Yao smiled; being able to join so easily was naturally a good thing for Yue Yao.

Afterwards, Yue Yao followed a Xingfeng Sect artist from the Xingfeng Sect into the Xingfeng Sect.

Chen Feng appeared in the secret chamber of the abandoned mine.

As Chen Feng emerged from the abandoned mine, several inner sect martial artists guarding the entrance immediately bowed to him.

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

Chen Feng nodded slightly and asked, "Where is Liu Qian?"

An inner sect martial artist replied, "Steward Liu is receiving guests."

The inner sect martial artist then recounted what had happened during that time.

He knew that Chen Feng was in seclusion and unaware of what was happening in the outside world.

The martial artists guarding the entrance to the abandoned mine were also accustomed to reporting the latest situation to Chen Feng Chen Feng as soon as he came out of seclusion.

After hearing the martial artist's words, Chen Feng was slightly surprised.

The actions of the Yue Kingdom royal family surprised him somewhat.

The other party not only rewarded them with the Xingfeng Sect, but also allowed the Xingfeng Sect to govern the border area.

However, the more this happened, the more vigilant Chen Feng became.

He suspected the royal family might have other motives, but it certainly wasn't anything good.

"Summon Liu Qian," Chen Feng ordered.

He naturally wouldn't go to the sect headquarters to meet those martial arts forces that came to visit.

The only option is to have Liu Qian come over.

The inner sect martial artist nodded in agreement and then quickly left.

Liu Qian arrived in no time.

"Sect Master!" Liu Qian bowed slightly.

"Besides those martial arts forces coming to visit, did no one from the Yue Kingdom's royal family come?" Chen Feng asked in a low voice.

Liu Qian replied:

"The royal family only sent an imperial edict and 50,000 taels of gold yesterday and left; they haven't inquired about anything else."

Chen Feng looked at Liu Qian: "What do you think the royal family's intention is in doing this?"

Liu Qian was taken aback, and after thinking for a few seconds, he replied:

"Sect Leader, the royal family's reward to us is meant to set an example, to show other martial arts forces in the Yue Kingdom that the royal family will never mistreat those who make contributions."

"But this is not a good thing for us at the Xingfeng Sect."

"Oh? Tell me about it." Chen Feng immediately became interested.

Liu Qian bowed and said:

"Sect Master, we were able to defeat Ning Kingdom's 20,000-strong army thanks to the treasures you crafted."

"The Yue Kingdom royal family will certainly be curious about the treasures crafted by the sect leader, and other martial arts forces within the Yue Kingdom will be equally curious, which means danger."

"Furthermore, since we defeated the Ning Kingdom army, Ning Kingdom certainly won't let this go so easily."

"Our Xingfeng Sect may appear prosperous on the surface, but it is actually fraught with danger."

Liu Qian analyzed the current situation of the Xingfeng Sect.

Chen Feng nodded slightly. "That's right, you understand very well."

What Liu Qian said is indeed what Chen Feng is currently worried about.

At this moment, Liu Qian continued:

"Sect Master, I believe that what we need to do now is to seize the time to develop and use this reputation to make our Xingfeng Sect stronger."

"I have already sent men to the Ning Kingdom to gather information, and I have also sent people to the capital. We will be informed immediately if those people make any unusual moves."

Liu Qian explained his plan, which was all he could do at the moment.

Given Xingfeng Sect's current strength, it's virtually impossible for them to contend with behemoths like the royal families of the Yue Kingdom and Ning Kingdom.

The only thing he could do was to get the news early when the other party made a move, so he could take precautions.

Chen Feng glanced at Liu Qian and slowly said:

They won't give us time to develop.

From Liu Qian's perspective, this is indeed the only thing he can do at the moment.

But Chen Feng wouldn't wait for the Xingfeng Sect to develop.

Because the speed is just too slow.

What he needs to do now is to quickly improve his cultivation level and increase his wealth.

Once Jack acquires the heavy weapons, Xingfeng Sect will naturally have nothing to fear.

Chen Feng looked at Liu Qian and said seriously:

I have three things I need you to do.

Seeing Chen Feng's serious expression, Liu Qian immediately said, "Please give your orders, Sect Master!"

"First, you need to go and buy me medicinal herbs, and they must all be over two hundred years old."

"Secondly, inform Qin Yao and Wang Tian to have their sects begin refining Essence Nourishing Pill and send them over. The amount of Healing Pill to be refined can be reduced."

"Third, help me find a metal and material that can provide concealment."

"Of these three things, prioritize the first one: aside from the funds needed for the sect's normal operations, use all the remaining money to purchase medicinal herbs."

Chen Feng explained what he needed to do.

Whether it's personal cultivation, adding new products to Xingfeng Pharmaceuticals, or fulfilling an obligation to Liu Mu.

These are all things that need to be done immediately.

Especially one's own cultivation level; only by improving one's own cultivation level can one have the ability to protect oneself.

Liu Qian was somewhat surprised. He had originally thought that Chen Feng would ask him to expand his manpower and recruit powerful martial artists.

Unexpectedly, it turned out that I was going to have to do these things.

Apart from the money needed to keep the sect running, all other money must be used to purchase medicinal herbs.

This just looks like spending money.

"I will take care of these matters immediately!"

Although Liu Qian was puzzled, he dared not ask Chen Feng why.

He knew this from previous incidents.

Chen Feng's way of doing things was always unexpected.

But as it turns out, everything Chen Feng did was justified.

"Oh, right, Sect Leader, there's one more thing." Liu Qian recounted the matter of the Mo Household.

Chen Feng nodded in agreement without even thinking.

"Let them settle down in the Hengduan Mountain."

Chen Feng would naturally not refuse anyone who wanted to join Xingfeng Sect.

Anyway, the other side can't get access to the core stuff.

The outer disciples of the Xingfeng Sect are recruited at will.

After explaining things to Liu Qian, Chen Feng began to wander around the abandoned mine.

The Xingfeng Sect are now divided into two areas.

One is the sect headquarters, where the area is used as a cover.

The true core area is only the abandoned mine area where he is located.

The abandoned mine is located behind the Xingfeng Sect headquarters, near the mine. Currently, only inner sect martial artists are allowed to come here.

Chen Feng plans to completely transform this area.

The abandoned mine shaft is flanked by mines on both sides, and watchtowers can be built on the tops of these mines.

Some inner sect martial artists were ordered to stand guard with weapons.

The warriors on the watchtower can spot anyone approaching immediately.

The next things that need to be renovated are the abandoned mine shaft and the secret room where I was staying.

Chen Feng plans to renovate his secret room to the standards of a post-apocalyptic safe house.

The section from the secret passage to the entrance of the abandoned mine also needs to be modified.

There are two hundred meters between the secret chamber and the entrance to the abandoned mine; such a large area can be well utilized.

After the hyperbaric oxygen chamber is removed, it can be moved outside, thus saving space in the sealed room.

Chen Feng also plans to rebuild two gates that are comparable to those in a bank vault.

One door was installed at the entrance to the abandoned mine shaft, and the other door was installed at the entrance to the secret chamber.

He also needs to install a complete security system inside the abandoned mine.

This security system includes monitoring, alarm devices, infrared detectors, vibration sensors, and more.

It also requires an automatic weapon system, such as machine gun turrets and landmines.

Even if the enemy breaks through the gate of the abandoned mine and enters, countless bullets and landmines will await them on the way to his secret chamber.

But the prerequisite for building these things is to transform the walls of the abandoned mine shafts into metal.

It must at least be able to withstand bullets.

Chen Feng walked into the abandoned mine shaft and examined it carefully.

"Looks like we need to find a way out."

Chen Feng decided that once the security system was perfected, he would open up the abandoned mine shaft and leave a secret passage for his own escape.

Otherwise, if someone were to destroy this place, he would be buried inside.

There are cultivators in this world.

A powerful cultivator could certainly destroy a mountain.

Having made up his mind, Chen Feng returned to the modern world.

It will take Liu Qian a short time to help him purchase the medicinal herbs.

I took advantage of this time to purchase the necessary equipment.

Back in the modern world, Chen Feng dialed Li Xiaorou's number; naturally, he, as the boss, couldn't handle this kind of task.

If there's anything to do, I'll definitely have my secretary do it.

As soon as the call connected, Li Xiaorou's soft voice came through. "Boss."

I have a few things for you to do.

Chen Feng then explained what he wanted.

These items include what's needed to customize a safe house, various building materials, and some things that can't be bought domestically.

He planned to ask Jack to buy some of the items he couldn't find on his next trip to the Golden Triangle.

After hearing what Chen Feng wanted, Li Xiaorou was visibly surprised:

"Boss, is it going to be the end of the world?"

Li Xiaorou is also a young person, so naturally she has read all kinds of novels and watched all kinds of TV series.

The typical plot involves the protagonist knowing in advance that the apocalypse is coming, then building a safe house. Later, his first love, who dislikes him, begs him to move in when the apocalypse arrives.

The things Chen Feng made her buy were only for use in resisting the apocalypse.

"You've been reading too many novels. The end of the world? I need these things for research. Get them to me as soon as possible."

Chen Feng was speechless. Li Xiaorou's imagination was truly extraordinary; he had never noticed this before.

"Okay, boss, please don't be mean to me. I'll have someone go buy it right now," Li Xiaorou said, sounding a little aggrieved.

After hanging up with Li Xiaorou, Chen Feng went to Lin Wei's laboratory to take a look.

Lin Wei is modifying the Spiritual Qi Collector.

At the same time, they began manufacturing a second Spiritual Qi Collector.

The second Spiritual Qi Collector will be manufactured soon.

After spending some time with Lin Wei, Chen Feng got bored and returned to the Painting Scroll World to cultivate.

Before leaving, Chen Feng left some Spiritual Qi for Lin Wei.

Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

A month in the Painting Scroll World is equivalent to only six days in the modern world.

During this period, Chen Feng spent his time not only cultivating but also renovating the core area of the Xingfeng Sect.

Two watchtowers have also been built on either side of the mine in the core area.

The ground in the core area is paved with a layer of cement.

The renovation of the abandoned mine shafts is still underway.

Chen Feng renovated the secret chamber in the abandoned mine, replacing all the materials used to build it with specially made Blazing Sun Iron.

This kind of Blazing Sun Iron was specially made by Chen Feng after consulting with Zhao Qiming, following the forging process of tank composite armor.

The main reason he was able to manufacture these materials so quickly was because he was originally a metalworker.

It can be made using the processing equipment at Xingfeng Mining Plant.

While these materials cannot compare to true composite armor, they are strong enough to withstand artillery shells.

Not only the secret room, but the walls of the entire abandoned mine were all made of this specially made Blazing Sun Iron.

This also greatly improves the load-bearing capacity inside the mine.

Even if there were a collapse now, the support of the Blazing Sun Iron alone wouldn't flatten this place.

As for the bank-grade gate, it hasn't been installed yet.

This must be made by a specialized security door manufacturing company.

Moreover, manufacturing security doors comparable to those at bank entrances requires certain approval procedures before the manufacturer will agree to produce them.

Fortunately, Chen Feng is now considered a person of status.

After revealing that they were a military enterprise, the company that manufactured the security doors readily accepted the order.

He should receive the goods in a few days.