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Chapter 49 Complete the mission
At this moment, the entire study fell silent.

No one spoke anymore.

Half an hour later, a streak of light flew in from outside.

Deacon Fang reached out and grabbed the streak of light, seemingly to investigate. A moment later, his expression changed.

"Heh heh! You've really managed to get on good terms with the young prodigies of the Yu and Fu families!"

After a while, Deacon Fang looked at Li Yunjing with a playful expression.

He didn't know the whole story, but with his cunning and shrewdness, he naturally guessed some of the truth.

If Li Yunjing didn't have a powerful background, he would definitely have done Wei Henian a favor and dealt with Li Yunjing.

But now, this kid really does have connections.

Then it's not worth offending the pride of the Yu and Fu families for such a small favor!

Knowing that Yu Yunyi and Fu Chao have a high probability of becoming Golden Core Realm Ancestors in the future, he didn't want to be targeted by them because of such a trivial matter.

Correct!
In Steward Fang's opinion, the death of four outer disciples was no big deal.
Every year, if something unexpected happens in "Red Sun Valley", a hundred or so cultivators will die.
When it comes to spiritual veins, how can mining be done smoothly?
There are spies outside, thieves inside, and within the mine, there are poisonous gases, miasma, and monstrous beasts that have accumulated over the years…

Deacon Fang had seen many scenes of death.

The things in front of him were like child's play to him; he wouldn't care at all.

"Cough cough!"

Deacon Fang's expression turned serious, and he said solemnly, "Disciple Li Yunjing, listen to my command!"

"The disciple is here!"

Li Yunjing quickly replied.

At this moment, Li Yunjing was extremely nervous. This old man was clearly not a kind person, and his fate was in the hands of Deacon Fang. He was afraid that this old man would do something drastic to him.

Li Yunjing is about to face the judgment of fate!

"Today, a disciple named Li Yunjing, who was performing menial tasks, escorted grain and fodder to 'Red Sun Valley'. A total of ten 'Treasure Bags' were found to be in good condition. As a reward, he is hereby issued: 70 contribution points, 35 low-grade spirit stones, and 9 Qi Refining Pills."

To Li Yunjing's surprise, Steward Fang did not mention a single word about the dead.

Instead, it was only after confirming that Li Yunjing had completed the sect's mission that they learned what happened!
"Ok?"

Li Yunjing was taken aback. Was this all just over?

He quickly put his worries aside and then thought, "Why are there so many rewards for this mission?"
"This……"

Li Yunjing asked in confusion.

"Hehe! Aren't there five of you? Four of them are dead, but these rewards still need to be distributed. As for how you handle them—whether you give them to their families, friends, or hand them over to Wei Henian—that's none of my business."

Deacon Fang smiled sinisterly, somewhat gloating. He also wanted to see which of the two groups would have the last laugh.

"Um... thank you, Steward Fang!"

Seeing that Deacon Fang had handed over the identity token and then tossed Li Yunjing a storage bag, Li Yunjing naturally accepted it with a smile.

As for returning it to Wei Henian, is he crazy?
If Li Yunjing were to appear opposite Wei Henian, he estimated that Wei Henian, in a fit of rage, could slap him to death!

"As for your matter, the sect's 'Enforcement Hall' will naturally investigate it."

Seeing Li Yunjing's thoughts, Steward Fang smiled and said, "Will you return to the sect to report in person, or would you like me to write a report for you and submit it?"

"Hehe! There's no need to trouble Deacon Fang with this. I'll just find Fu Chao and have him report to the 'Hall of Enforcement'!"

Li Yunjing quickly rejected Deacon Fang's suggestion.

Having a Foundation Establishment Realm expert submit a report clearly indicates that the "Enforcement Hall" is trying to make the matter take it more seriously.

This is not what Li Yunjing wanted. The old man's way of handling things is actually a good thing for Li Yunjing!
At least for the time being, the sect will not know about what is happening here.

With Li Yunjing reporting the matter personally, he could first consult with Yu Yunyi and Fu Chao, allowing them time to make arrangements and cultivate good relationships within the "Enforcement Hall."

At that time, the people in the "Enforcement Hall" will naturally turn a blind eye and will not investigate him.

Given the relationship between Yu Yunyi and Fu Chao, it shouldn't be a problem for them to affect such a small matter.

During this period, they can temporarily avoid Wei Henian's targeting!
We must plan carefully these fifteen days; we cannot return to the sect prematurely.

In an instant, Li Yunjing figured out the situation and calculated the best solution at present.

"Alright! Kid, you can go now! Whether you leave or stay for a while is up to you."

After the excitement was over, Deacon Fang waved his hand and began to shoo people away.

"Yes! This disciple takes his leave!"

Li Yunjing didn't dare to say anything more. This old man was too scary, and he felt a little uncomfortable staying here. It would be better if he chased him away!

Staying away from Deacon Fang is staying away from danger!

Seeing this, the two inner disciples led Li Yunjing and Chen Zongfu away from the study again.

This time, the expressions of the two inner disciples softened somewhat.

As for getting close to Li Yunjing?
That is impossible!

If this kid wants to rise to prominence, he has to get past Wei Henian, the true disciple, first!
Neither of them dared to place a bet at this time.

Wei Henian's reputation was well known even to these two inner disciples who were far removed from the sect.

Even the all-powerful Deacon Fang wouldn't want to offend someone like that.

How could they possibly provoke two mere Qi Refining Realm cultivators?
We absolutely cannot take sides on this matter!

"Junior Brother Li, how are you doing? What are your plans? How about staying here for a day to rest and recuperate?"

Once outside the cave, with no inner disciples around, Chen Zongfu felt much more relaxed and smiled.

Li Yunjing thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Senior Brother Chen. By the way, what's that place for? Are those the miners' quarters?"

As they spoke, Li Yunjing pointed to the rows of houses he had seen on the way there and asked a question.

"Yes! There are a total of 20,000 miners in the entire mine, and these people are basically ordinary people."

Chen Zongfu smiled and nodded, and then offered an explanation for Li Yunjing.

"Oh? So Brother Chen means there are cultivators mining there too?"

Li Yunjing understood the hidden meaning in the man's words.

"Of course! The situation inside the mine is complex, and there are some places that ordinary people cannot handle. Naturally, cultivators are needed to open up new mining areas in the meantime."

Chen Zongfu said, "Come on! Junior Brother Li, I'll show you around!"

Unlike the inner disciples, he didn't have the airs to put on airs.

At this moment, he was incredibly enthusiastic towards Li Yunjing.

He was secretly planning to try and build a relationship with Li Yunjing.

If Li Yunjing really becomes successful in the future, he still wants to get close to him and benefit from his success.

"Oh? Then let's go see for ourselves. By the way, what kind of treatment do cultivators receive when they mine?"

Li Yunjing was curious, never expecting that cultivators could do such lowly work.

(End of this chapter)