80: Two things? One!

Clear Serenity, Southern Territory.

A refined young man rode a Chasing Wind Steed, strolling leisurely along the road, a hint of helplessness in his expression.

“Master said my Opportunity is in Clear Serenity, but I've been wandering Clear Serenity for half a year now. Why haven't I found it yet?”

“Opportunity... Opportunity, is it really that hard to find?”

“Forget it. I'll continue traveling Clear Serenity as an itinerant doctor. I refuse to believe I can't find my Opportunity!”

The young man muttered to himself and continued focusing on his journey.

His destination was Qingyou Imperial City, but given the pace of the Body Tempering Realm Chasing Wind Steed he bought, plus delays on the road, it would likely take at least two or three years... Clear Serenity, Northern Territory.

In a certain valley, hundreds of military tents were pitched, appearing like scattered snow on the green mountains.

Inside the Command Tent, Nangong Wenxin and the other two were seated, their expressions troubled.

“Half a year has passed. The Beichuan Empire is preoccupied and dares not advance south. The Northern Territory is now relatively peaceful, so we should consider resources!”

“That's right. Over the past six months, although the Empire still issues us Military Pay, it is nowhere near enough for our Cultivation needs. The resources accumulated during the previous war are also running low. We must find a solution!”

“Wenxin, you have a clever mind. Do you have any good ideas?”

Nangong Wenxin shook his head. “What good ideas could there be? We are only skilled in combat and slaughter. Now that Clear Serenity is peaceful, there is no place for us to use our skills.”

Hearing this, Nangong Lingyun and the other person couldn't help but shake their heads in frustration.

What Nangong Wenxin said was nothing but the truth.

Just then, Qin Wuhui suddenly thought of something, and his eyes lit up. “Wenxin, can you still contact the Heavenly God Emissary?”

“What do you want to do?” Nangong Wenxin frowned, not answering him directly.

Qin Wuhui stroked his chin and then voiced his idea. “Can we ask him to help us find some work? We can just split a portion of the Spirit Stones we earn with him.”

Hearing this, Nangong Lingyun's eyes also lit up. “Wenxin, I think this is feasible. What do you think?”

Nangong Wenxin pondered for a moment, then said, “It's not impossible. Wait for me to contact him!”

Just then, a cold, eerie voice suddenly echoed inside the tent.

“No need!”

As the voice faded, the trio was startled and instantly became vigilant.

But Nangong Wenxin recognized the familiar voice, suddenly realizing something, and turned to look.

He saw a mysterious Black-Robed Person standing silently there, gazing at them with deep, cold eyes.

“Heavenly God Emissary?”

“Indeed, it is this Emissary. This Emissary happens to have something to discuss with you. Since you are willing, that is all the better.”

Hearing the Heavenly God Emissary speak this way, Nangong Wenxin couldn't help but frown slightly. “May I ask what matter the Heavenly God Emissary is seeking us for? After all, you know we accepted a Military Order to guard the Northern Territory and cannot leave without permission!”

“Two matters!” the Heavenly God Emissary said indifferently. “First, inside Longxing Pass, which is now considered part of Clear Serenity's Northern Territory, there is a newly discovered Spirit Mine in the Sihong Mountain Range. This Emissary needs you to garrison there. Whether you secretly hire people to mine it or mine it yourselves, this Emissary will take seventy percent of the profits!”

As soon as this was said, the eyes of Nangong Wenxin and the other two suddenly brightened. “Emissary, is what you said true? A newly discovered, Ownerless Spirit Mine?”

The Heavenly God Emissary nodded. “It was originally discovered by a small Sect of the Beichuan Empire, but the news hasn't spread yet. The people who knew about it died half a year ago during the Clear Serenity Army's suppression. Naturally, it is now considered an Ownerless Spirit Mine!”

Hearing this, the eyes of Nangong Wenxin and the other two shone brightly. “Emissary, if what you say is true, our Zhenbei Army is willing to take on this Assignment!”

“Alright. You depart for the Sihong Mountain Range. This Emissary's people will be waiting there to guide you to the Spirit Mine Entrance.”

The Heavenly God Emissary's cold, eerie voice transmitted, yet it didn't make Nangong Wenxin and the others feel cold; instead, a burning sensation rose in their hearts.

This was practically delivering Spirit Stones right to them!

Seeing the three agree, the Heavenly God Emissary said, “Very well. Since that is the case, this Emissary shall leave.”

Hearing this, Nangong Wenxin quickly called out, “Heavenly God Emissary, please wait!”

“What is it?” The Heavenly God Emissary turned and looked at Nangong Wenxin.

Stared at by that gaze, Nangong Wenxin's heart violently constricted, as if he had been targeted by something terrifying.

He quickly chuckled, “Didn't the Emissary mention two matters earlier? Could you also tell us about the other one?”

“These two matters were originally offered for you to choose from. Since you have already accepted one, why bother listening to the second?”

The Heavenly God Emissary shook his head. “Finish the first matter first. If you complete it well, this Emissary will consider having you do the second one!”

After speaking, he didn't give the trio a chance to reply and instantly vanished from the tent.

Seeing him vanish, Nangong Wenxin shook his head helplessly. He had thought he could find out what the second matter was and choose between them!

That was rash!

They were blinded by profit and agreed too soon!

Just then, Nangong Lingyun suddenly exclaimed, “Ah, how could I forget.”

“Forget what?” Qin Wuhui asked, confused.

Nangong Lingyun spread his hands. “The three of us are now at the Peak of the Divine Combination Realm. We need to Draw the Lightning and Undergoing Tribulation before we can step into the Calamity Destruction Realm. But tribulation crossing pills are priceless and impossible to find, and the Empire barely has any, so they won't give them to us.”

Hearing this, Nangong Wenxin and the other person blinked. When did Nangong Lingyun get so smart?

They had previously purchased a bottle of Special Grade god fusion pills from the Heavenly God Emissary. The three of them used seven, and the remaining three were sent to the Grand Consort Your Highness.

Now they were all at the Peak of the Divine Combination Realm, facing Undergoing Tribulation to enter the Calamity Destruction Realm, but their chances were not great, and they lacked the confidence to take the next step.

If they had a tribulation crossing pill, even a Low Grade one, it could neutralize the power of the Lightning Tribulation, increasing their chance of success by fifty percent.

If it were Special Grade, it might increase their chances by at least ninety percent!

Nangong Wenxin raised an eyebrow slightly. “Are you suggesting we ask the Heavenly God Emissary where we can buy tribulation crossing pills, or if he has any himself?”

“Exactly, Wenxin, can we ask?”

Nangong Wenxin pondered for a moment, but he couldn't help but recall that terrifying gaze.

But considering their current situation, he still braced himself and said, “I'll ask!”

Nangong Wenxin took out a special Black and White Jade Stone and sent a message.

Subsequently, the three gathered together, staring at the jade stone and waiting quietly!

This was a Communication Item the Heavenly God Emissary had given them for easy contact at the time, but it could only transmit messages to the Heavenly God Emissary, and Nangong Wenxin had carefully kept it.

But they waited for a long time and still saw no Reply, making them somewhat disappointed.

Nangong Wenxin hesitated and said, “It's possible the Heavenly God Emissary is busy. How about this: Lingyun, you go gather the army and prepare to depart, and we'll continue waiting!”

“Understood!”

Nangong Lingyun nodded and walked out.

What they didn't know was that the Heavenly God Emissary wasn't busy; He just didn't know how to reply.