176: Chapter 176: Zhao Changshun is shocked, the battle of the Golden Scorpion Spiritual Vein begins

The Blazing Yang Copper Mine has numerous tunnels, and each additional miner means increased output. Therefore, the Gold Scorpion Gang has always welcomed foreign rogue Cultivators who come here to mine for a living.

As intermediaries, the Gold Scorpion Gang would also reward an extra spiritual stone for recruiting a miner.

That's why the Cultivator surnamed Zhao proactively struck up a conversation.

If these people were all here to mine, and he introduced them, he might even get a month's wages for free.

Chen Qingyuan smiled slightly and said, "Then I'll trouble this elder brother."

"Little brother, my name is Zhao Changshun. From now on, you follow me, and I guarantee you won't be bullied by other miners." Zhao Changshun's spirits lifted when he saw Chen Qingyuan agree. He patted his chest and promised, "Leave the matter of entering the mine area to me. That steward is my distant cousin. I'll talk to him and arrange for you to enter the rich mine tunnels with me, so your income will be higher."

The other Chen Family Foundation Establishment cultivators present all chuckled secretively. The esteemed Old Ancestor Chen Qing Yuan of the Qingya Mountain Range following you into a mine tunnel to dig? What kind of joke is that?

However, everyone wanted to enter the Gold Scorpion Spiritual Vein quietly. If they went in a grand manner, it might alert the Gold Scorpion Gang Foundation Establishment cultivators, allowing them to hide.

So, having such small figures providing cover could save a lot of trouble. Why not?

Zhao Changshun enthusiastically chatted with the Chen Family members, constantly introducing the situation of the Gold Scorpion Gang and the Gold Scorpion Spiritual Vein along the way. The Chen Family members also cooperated with him, occasionally chiming in with a few words.

"Do you know the Gold Scorpion Gang's Foundation Establishment cultivators?" Chen Yinlong asked with a smile.

"Of course I do. Out of the Gold Scorpion Gang's 27 Foundation Establishment cultivators, ten are stationed at the Blazing Yang Copper Mine, and the remaining 17 are cultivating on the Spiritual Vein. Elder, why are you asking about such things? Don't offend the Foundation Establishment Seniors, or else I won't be able to protect you." Zhao Changshun looked at Chen Yinlong suspiciously and said.

Half of the people in front of him were elderly Cultivators with graying hair. They were likely old Cultivators with no hope of advancement, coming here to strike it rich overnight by mining.

But the older they were, the more likely they were to be opportunistic. If these people were lazy or cheated and offended a Foundation Establishment cultivator, even he might be affected.

"No, no, I'm just curious what the Gold Scorpion Gang's Foundation Establishment cultivators look like, so I don't fail to recognize a Senior and offend them later," Chen Yinlong explained with a smile.

As a relatively large Golden Core force in the Blazing Yang Desert, how could the Chen Family not know the Gold Scorpion Gang's strength? Chen Yinlong just wanted to confirm the distribution of the Gold Scorpion Spiritual Vein's Foundation Establishment cultivators at this time.

He also wanted to have this person identify the Gold Scorpion Gang's Foundation Establishment cultivators later, to avoid harming the innocent or letting the Gold Scorpion Gang villains escape.

"Hmm, you, elder, are quite sensible. When there's a chance later, I'll point them out to you one by one," Zhao Changshun said proudly.

Soon, the group arrived at the entrance of the Gold Scorpion Spiritual Vein's Market.

At this time, several Qi Refining Disciples wearing Gold Scorpion Gang uniforms at the entrance were arrogantly checking people entering the Market.

"Hey, hurry up. Foreigners entering the Market for the first time each need to offer one spiritual stone."

The Gold Scorpion Gang Disciple looked at the uniquely dressed Chen Qingyuan and his group and knew these people were coming to the Gold Scorpion Spiritual Vein for the first time. He loudly ordered them in a scolding tone.

"This is the rule. Everyone coming to the Gold Scorpion Spiritual Vein for the first time needs to pay one spiritual stone to get an identity token."

Zhao Changshun explained, then quickly stepped forward with a face full of smiles and said, "Brothers, these people are rogue Cultivators I found from outside to mine for a living. Please make things convenient for them."

At this time, Chen Yinlong didn't argue either. He took out over forty spiritual stones from his storage bag and handed them over.

"Hmm, you still understand the rules. Then take them to the miner recruitment office to register, and also tell them all the rules within the Market, so they don't break the rules. Don't blame us for being merciless."

"Naturally, naturally."

The Market was bustling with activity. Various stalls were dazzling, and the sounds of hawking and bargaining rose and fell. The Qi Refining Cultivator surnamed Zhao led the Chen Family members directly to the place where the Gold Scorpion Gang recruited miners.

To avoid alerting the enemy, the Chen Family members did not refuse and followed along.

At this time, Chen Qingyuan's spiritual sense had already spread out over the Spiritual Vein, searching for the locations of Cultivators above the Foundation Establishment stage on the Gold Scorpion Spiritual Vein.

"Cousin, I've brought a few brothers from outside who want to work in the mine. Can you arrange it?" The Qi Refining Cultivator surnamed Zhao said to a middle-aged Cultivator sitting behind a desk.

The middle-aged Cultivator looked at the Chen Family members, nodded, and said, "Okay, register first, and you can enter the mine tomorrow."

Just then, a Foundation Establishment cultivator wearing a Gold Scorpion Gang Guardian uniform walked out from the inner hall of the miner registration office. As soon as he looked up, he saw that everyone in front of him exuded the aura of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Some of them even had cultivation Realms that he couldn't probe. His expression instantly changed drastically.

"Guardian Wang, these people are rogue Cultivators who have come to mine."

"Mine your *ss!!!"

Guardian Wang, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, immediately turned and fled without hesitation. How could he not know that these people were not here with good intentions? He was afraid that if he hesitated for even a second longer, he would be killed on the spot by these people.

Just then, Chen Qingyuan suddenly struck. A sharp Sword Qi instantly slashed towards the Cultivator surnamed Wang.

Before the Cultivator surnamed Wang could react, he was hit by the Sword Qi, and his body was instantly cut into two.

"These are the locations of all the Foundation Establishment cultivators on the Gold Scorpion Spiritual Vein. Take people to eliminate them." Chen Qingyuan casually pointed a few fingers in the air over the Spiritual Vein and instructed.

"Yes, Old Ancestor." Chen Yinlong then led many Chen Family Foundation Establishment cultivators to soar into the air.

"This... this..."

Zhao Changshun and the other low-level Qi Refining Cultivators were stunned by the sudden turn of events. They widened their eyes, unable to believe what was happening before them.

That Guardian Wang was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, yet he was casually killed by the young man he had been calling 'little brother' all along.

"You... who are you?" Zhao Changshun asked incoherently, his voice filled with fear.

"Elder Brother Zhao, wait here. I'll be back soon." Chen Qingyuan smiled and instructed, then instantly soared into the air and flew towards the core of the Gold Scorpion Spiritual Vein.

Chen Qingyuan had already sensed a strong energy rising there. Clearly, the battle in the Market had alarmed the Gold Scorpion Gang leader, Golden Scorpion.

Zhao Changshun stood frozen on the spot, his mind blank, his legs weak, almost collapsing to the ground. The surrounding low-level Qi Refining Cultivators also looked at this scene in horror, at a loss.

"This... what exactly is going on?" Zhao Changshun murmured to himself, his heart filled with fear and confusion.

He never expected that the people he had kindly helped introduce were such powerful beings, capable of killing a Foundation Establishment cultivator with a casual strike.

While Zhao Changshun was still in shock, the other Chen Family Foundation Establishment cultivators had already begun to act.

Following the locations indicated by Chen Qingyuan, they quickly dispersed and rushed towards the locations of the Foundation Establishment cultivators throughout the Gold Scorpion Spiritual Vein.

In an instant, the sounds of killing shook the Market, and the light of Spells flickered.