Chapter 879: Eternal Life: My Steady Farming Cultivation Chapter 879 - Earth Vein Investigation 2!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Han Su was usually steady and capable, rarely revealing such a state before outsiders.

Today, seeing Xu Zhangqing arrive, years of pent-up grievance could not help but pour out.

Xu Zhangqing listened quietly, not interrupting rashly, occasionally refilling Han Su's cup.

The two had known each other for decades; he understood the other's difficulties.

His own potential was ordinary, yet he had to strive to cultivate and earn spirit stones, living a life too agonizing.

After the venting was mostly done, Han Su's emotions gradually calmed, and only then did Xu Zhangqing speak, comforting: "Han Shidi, things have come to this, you need not blame yourself too much.

Xiang Lin not letting you see the child is not hatred, but more resentment.

You also need not rush; take it slow.

One day, she will let you see the child."

He paused, then added: "As for the earth vein abnormality, you need not bear it alone either.

If there is anything you need my help with, just say the word.

Between you and me, no need for formalities."

Hearing this, Han Su's eyes were full of gratitude; he immediately cupped his hands: "With Shixiong's words, my heart is much more at ease."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly, then shifted the topic: "Now earth vein abnormalities are frequent; if in the future this place can no longer be guarded, or you grow weary of staying, do you have any plans?"

Hearing this, Han Su's wine cup froze in mid-air, a trace of bewilderment flashing in his eyes.

In truth, he had never thought of this question.

The immortal sect's earth vein was his only destination now.

With difficulty he became a mine supervisor, gaining the authority to command others.

If he left here, he truly would not know what to do.

Xu Zhangqing did not urge, merely sitting quietly to the side.

He knew better than anyone how much ability and skill these people around him had.

Li Sancai had lost his spirit field; he would either return to the Central Region Li Family or go to the Lingqu Sect.

Han Su before him was the same; his aptitude and comprehension were ordinary in all aspects; if not for relying on his own backing, let alone becoming a mine supervisor, he would likely have become one of the Entering the World Plan members years ago.

By then, he would probably never see the child.

This question now was both a probe and a veiled invitation.

Han Su was silent for a long time, finally speaking slowly: "Shixiong, to be honest with you.

I have never thought of leaving the earth vein; if that day truly comes, I would not know where to go."

He gave a bitter laugh, his tone full of helplessness: "If I go back to the Central Region Li Family in disgrace, my aptitude is mediocre, and I have no remarkable achievements to show.

Going there would only earn contempt, not a shred of respect.

The days after would likely be endless grievance and pain.

Better to stay here guarding the earth vein; at least there is still some dignity."

Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow: "What if you must make a choice?"

In a few decades, the thing underground will be completely uncontainable.

Then, the immortal sect will either use heaven-reaching means to suppress it, or can only abandon it.

But whichever case, for earth spirit root cultivators, suffering is inescapable.

Han Su took a deep breath: "If not the Li Family, then I can only enter the world.

But after entering the world, cultivation resources are scarce, demons and monsters run rampant; with my current cultivation, I may not be able to establish myself safely.

As for those cultivation sects, either the threshold is extremely high, or human hearts are complex.

Someone like me with no background and ordinary aptitude, even if I entered, would hardly have a day to rise above."

Speaking, Han Su's voice paused, and he abruptly looked at Xu Zhangqing, a flash of enlightenment in his eyes.

He suddenly remembered that this person before him had started laying out plans years ago, founding his own sect, the Lingqu Sect, in Qingxi Valley a thousand li from the Dongting Immortal Sect.

Today he specially came calling and asked about his plans after leaving the earth vein; it was definitely not a casual mention.

Could it be, he wants to invite me to join the Lingqu Sect?

The moment this thought arose, Han Su's heart pounded wildly.

Xu Zhangqing took in all his expression changes, the corner of his mouth hooking a smile: "You finally reacted."

Hearing this, Han Su could no longer suppress the excitement in his heart; he abruptly stood, cupping his hands and bowing to Xu Zhangqing, his voice trembling slightly: "Shixiong, from now on, I will follow your lead completely!"

A saying goes well: better to be a chicken's head than a phoenix's tail.

In the Dongting Immortal Sect, or other cultivation sects, with his cultivation and ability, at best he would only be a middle-level figure, and forever unable to gain important use.

But if he went to the Lingqu Sect, not only were they all acquaintances, but Xu Zhangqing was there as a backer.

The Lingqu Sect is currently in a development phase; earth spirit root cultivators are rare to begin with; going there, he would undoubtedly be the undisputed choice to manage earth vein and array matters.

Han Su spoke with genuine feeling, his eyes full of longing.

He had had enough of the days in the Dongting Immortal Sect reading faces and bearing it alone, and enough of the limitations brought by mediocre aptitude.

And the Lingqu Sect was undoubtedly the best place for him to escape his predicament and realize his self-worth.

Xu Zhangqing nodded, raising a hand to signal him to sit: "Good, since you are willing to come, the Lingqu Sect's gates will forever be open to you.

When you arrive, I will arrange a suitable position for you, to take charge of the Lingqu Sect's earth veins and spirit mine affairs, and will absolutely not let you be wronged."

"Many thanks, Senior Brother!"

"Many thanks, Senior Brother!!"

"Many thanks, Senior Brother!!!"

Han Su cupped his hands repeatedly, the grievance in his heart instantly replaced by wild joy.

In the time that followed, the two thoroughly let go of their reservations and chatted idly.

From the sect's trivial matters, they talked to the development of the Lingqu Sect, then to the past cooperation they once shared.

Han Su was delighted in his heart, drinking cup after cup of Spirit Wine; before long his face was flushed red, and soon drunkenness welled up and he collapsed on the stone table, falling into a deep sleep.

Xu Changqing watched his sleeping appearance, likewise closed his eyes, and instantly switched into Xu Qiansui's Shared Vision.

The scene shifted, and what met the eye was the sight deep within the Spiritual Vein.

At this moment, the female Earth and Xu Qiansui were still traveling underground through the Spiritual Vein, not yet having arrived at the deepest part.

Along the way, the surroundings were either winding, twisting mineral veins, or Spiritual Veins overflowing with Spiritual Energy — the spectacle was quite magnificent.

Those mineral veins were inlaid in the pitch-black stone walls, gleaming with light of different hues.

Some were dark red — high-quality Red Divine Ring Iron ore for refining Magic Tools.

Some were dark black, hard in texture — Xuan Tie Kuang for forging defensive Magic Treasures.

Still others glimmered with faint golden light, and crystalline granules could faintly be seen — precisely the extremely rare Gold Spirit Stone Mine, every piece priceless.

The Spiritual Veins, by contrast, were completely different from the mineral veins; they were like a flowing ribbon of light, piercing through the stone walls, their whole bodies white tinged with blue, emitting dense and pure Spiritual Energy.

Spiritual Energy condensed into mist, slowly flowing, nourishing everything in the surroundings.

The female Earth and Xu Qiansui looked straight ahead without glancing sideways, not attracted by these precious mineral veins and Spiritual Veins.

They had come this time bearing a heavy responsibility; the primary task was to investigate the root cause of the Earth Vein Abnormality and the possibility of the giant human face.

These mineral veins and Spiritual Veins, though priceless, were not the target of this trip.

The two continued traveling deeper underground; the deeper they went, the dimmer the surrounding light became, and the fewer the Dongting Immortal Sect Earth Spirit Root Disciples on patrol.

In the end, not a single human figure could be seen at all!