100-year-old foundation building, starting from the maximum level of understanding

Chapter 17: Yuntie Ore Vein, Danyang County Han Family
Ji Haoyuan smiled and nodded.

"Not bad, I guess I've gained something."

As he spoke, Ji Haoyuan told Ji Bochang about his situation at the trade fair.

However, he did not mention that he had improved the Xuanhuo Zhengong.

After all, improving a technique once or twice is acceptable.

But if a top-level golden elixir method like Xuanhuo Zhengong can be easily improved and modified, it would be a bit too exaggerated.

Doing this doesn't mean that Ji Haoyuan doesn't trust Ji Bochang, but some things are not better the more people know about them.

Ji Haoyuan immediately changed the subject and congratulated Ji Bochang:

“Come to think of it, I haven’t had the chance to congratulate you yet, Old Ancestor.

In the past three years, you, Old Ancestor, have advanced to the middle stage of foundation building. This is truly a cause for celebration."

When Ji Haoyuan mentioned this matter, Ji Bochang couldn't help but show a hint of joy on his face.

He nodded.

"Speaking of this matter, I have to thank you, Haoyuan.

If it weren't for the technique you gave me, I think it would be almost impossible for me to achieve a breakthrough in such a short time."

As they spoke, the two began to chat about matters related to cultivation.

And this chat lasted for half a day.

When it was getting dark, clan leader Ji Yunfan, who had heard that the two men had come out of seclusion, immediately came to them.

"Grandfather, Fifth Uncle."

Ji Yunfan immediately saluted the two of them.

Ji Bochang smiled and waved his hand.

“Yunfan, you don’t have to be so polite.

By the way, is there anything that brings you here this time?"

He knew that as the head of the Ji family, Ji Yunfan would generally not come to their back mountain unless there was something special.

Upon hearing Ji Bochang's question, Ji Yunfan's face suddenly became solemn.

He just said, "Reporting to the ancestor, Fifth Uncle, just a few months ago, our people discovered a cloud iron vein in the Beiling Valley area."

"what?"

When Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang suddenly heard Ji Yunfan's words, they were slightly surprised.

Obviously, they all knew very well what the Yuntie ore vein that Ji Yunfan mentioned represented.

Cloud iron is a common material used to refine magical instruments.

Logically speaking, Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang, as foundation-building cultivators, should not be surprised by such things.

But the problem is that there is a huge family behind them.

Yuntie may not be of much use to them, but it is undoubtedly of considerable value to their Ji family.

The most important thing is that any cloud iron ore vein may produce something called cloud crystal.

This thing is not comparable to mere Yuntie.

It is a genuine second-level treasure material and a key material for refining spiritual weapons and certain formations.

Although the output of cloud crystal in a cloud iron ore vein is not too much, it still has a value that cannot be ignored.

Thinking of this, Ji Bochang immediately asked Ji Yunfan:
"Yunfan, what's the situation over there now?
Have you assigned people to guard it? Have you set up the appropriate formations?"

Ji Bochang knew very well that the Beiling Valley mentioned by Ji Yunfan just now was a place between their Nanning County and Danyang County.

It belongs neither to their Nanning County nor to the Danyang County.

It can be said to be the junction between the two counties.

In this situation, if they discovered something, they had to act quickly. Once others noticed, it would inevitably cause a lot of trouble.

However, after hearing Ji Bochang's question, Ji Yunfan's originally calm expression immediately turned gloomy.

Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang are both observant people.

As soon as they saw Ji Yunfan's reaction, their hearts sank for no reason and they instinctively sensed that something was wrong.

really.

Then Ji Yunfan said, "Reporting to the ancestor, Uncle Wu, as soon as we discovered the Yun iron ore vein, we sent more people to garrison there.

At the same time, he also asked the third elder to take people to set up the relevant formation.

But unfortunately, our actions are still a step too late."

Having said that, Ji Yunfan couldn't help but take a deep breath, and then continued:
“The Han family in Danyang County also discovered that vein of cloud iron ore.

Because of this, there were some conflicts between our two families.

There are currently some casualties on both sides.”

"The Han family of Danyang County?"

Upon hearing this name, Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang's eyes narrowed.

Undoubtedly, the Han family, which was able to compete with their Ji family for the Yuntie ore vein, was obviously not an ordinary family. Like their Ji family, it was an old-fashioned foundation-building family with considerable historical background.

Even according to Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang's understanding, the comprehensive strength and foundation of the Han family in Danyang County are even stronger than their Ji family.

There seem to be three foundation-building monks in the clan.

Compared with the Zhang family in Nanning County, they are not inferior at all.

It is impossible for such a family to give up the Yuntie ore vein.

Thinking of this, Ji Haoyuan couldn't help but ask:
“What is the specific situation now?
Are there any people at the foundation-building level on their side? "

This is a situation that deserves great attention.

If the other party had already sent a foundation-building cultivator to show up at this time, even if he did not enter the scene at the first time, it would be enough to show that their Han family was determined to obtain the Yuntie ore vein.

But if no foundation-building cultivator has appeared yet, it means that both sides are still in a stage of mutual testing and compromise.

From a certain perspective, there is still a possibility for them to sit down and have a good discussion.

After all, even when monks compete for resources, they have to consider the issue of input and return.

If the cost is really too great and the return is not particularly great, or even if there is a possibility of losing too much, then you must think carefully, consider carefully, and weigh the pros and cons.

Unless one side can completely crush the other.

Otherwise, generally speaking, people would not do things thoroughly right from the start.

I believe Ji Yunfan should have taken this into consideration, which is why he did not force his way into their retreat while they were both in seclusion.

"Reporting to Uncle Wu and the ancestor."

Ji Yunfan considered his words for a moment before answering:

"So far, our Ji family and the Han family are still in a situation of mutual testing and checks and balances.

The other party's foundation-building cultivator has not yet..."

However, before he could finish his words, a message suddenly came from the distant sky.

The message fell into Ji Yunfan's hands.

Ji Yunfan only took a glance and his expression turned very ugly, with his pupils shrinking uncontrollably.

"Hmm? Did something unexpected happen?"

Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang had obviously noticed something, and their expressions also took on a hint of solemnity.

(End of this chapter)