Chapter 2476: Utilizing Again

Among those watching outside the camp, it's not only people of Xiao Muhong; members of Black Kill are also present.

After Xiao Qiwu received the news, he was secretly pleased and, of course, would not give up the chance to kick someone when they're down, so he immediately spread the information.

After Holy King Xiao Qitian learned of it, he called Xiao Muhong over and gave him a severe scolding.

"I originally wanted to give you a chance to make a name for yourself, but I didn't expect you to turn it into this! What's even more infuriating is that after the incident, you still try to conceal it!"

"Do you know how passive this makes us?"

"Now the forces of the Formation Masters are demanding people from us; if we don't handle it well, those people will be laughed at by Xiao Qiwu's group again!"

Xiao Muhong dared not speak, only repeatedly admitting his fault.

"Foolish, to think we can trust the enemy's words!"

Xiao Qitian was also very helpless, after all he is his own son.

Moreover, even if Xiao Muhong is incompetent, he is still stronger than his other sons.

So he changed the subject and asked about his plan: "To what extent has the plan to lure Ye Liuyun into the battle progressed?"

"Replying to Father King, he has already taken the bait.

But this will definitely take some time; it won't yield results too quickly!"

Xiao Muhong hurriedly said.

Hearing this, Xiao Qitian felt a little relieved, thinking his son was only temporarily deceived, yet overall still quite capable.

Therefore, the trouble caused by Xiao Muhong still required him to handle it personally.

"Um.

Continue to communicate with him, and be more careful in the future; don't cause more trouble.

I'll have people deal with the families of the Formation Masters!"

"Yes!"

Only then did Xiao Muhong give a single assent, leave the Royal Palace, and feel considerably relieved.

Meanwhile, Ye Liuyun at this moment entertained the idea of obtaining ore materials and medicinal herbs.

Now there are refinery masters and Alchemists, but relying solely on the refinement materials and cultivated herbs he previously gathered is still far insufficient.

The Holy Land Dynasty's basic iron ore and other resources are relatively concentrated, and now, to counter the Foreign Tribe, they have been largely taken under royal control, with external supply limited.

Moreover, these resources are split: half are in the hands of Fifth Prince Xiao Mukun, and the other half remain as unmined ore.

If Ye Liuyun wants to obtain these ores, he must either seize them directly from Xiao Mukun or mine them himself.

Comparing the two methods, obviously the direct raid is far more convenient.

Mining would require massive manpower and time, and he doesn't want that hassle.

So he went to the Mine Area, donned the Invisibility Cloak, and observed Xiao Mukun for several days.

Xiao Mukun is also guarded by strong protectors, shielding him tightly; attempting to approach without alerting the guards leaves little chance.

Ye Liuyun thought it over and decided to start with Xiao Muhong, exploiting him once more.

Xiao Muhong suffered a big loss at his hands last time, so this time he'll certainly be very cautious.

And he can conveniently take advantage of this.

Ye Liuyun immediately used a Transmission Talisman to contact Xiao Muhong.

"I still need a lot of raw materials for refining; could you sell me some iron ore?"

Ye Liuyun directly proposed a trade with Xiao Muhong.

Xiao Muhong grew nervous as soon as he heard it.

He immediately thought: "Looks like this guy intends to go after iron ore!"

"Given your previous breach, how can I trust you?"

Xiao Muhong asked Ye Liuyun.

"We can do business via the Teleportation Array Disc! For however much ore you send, I'll pay you that many Divine Crystals.

If you're worried about being cheated, we can trade in small batches repeatedly.

The ore I'm buying is also to help you fight the Foreign Tribe; selling it to me at half price isn't a loss.

So, what do you think?"

Ye Liuyun suggested.

"Then how can you guarantee that if I sell you ore, you'll definitely help us fight the Foreign Tribe?"

Xiao Muhong retorted.

"There's always a period of adjustment! If you outright don't trust me, how can we start cooperating?"

"At the moment I can't even assemble a Warship, how could I join the battle?"

Ye Liuyun also countered.

Xiao Muhong thought it over and felt that selling some ore to Ye Liuyun was feasible, but the price would certainly have to be higher.

So he told Ye Liuyun: "I'll first check how much ore I can sell you, then inquire about the price before proceeding!"

After finishing the chat with Ye Liuyun, he rushed to the Mine Area with many guards, even mobilizing a large army to defend the Mine Area, preventing Ye Liuyun from seizing it directly.

Xiao Mukun, seeing Xiao Muhong arrive, was also quite surprised.

Among these princes there is competition; Xiao Muhong reaching for the Mine Area under his charge naturally didn't make him happy.

But Xiao Muhong explained his purpose, using the Holy King's order as an excuse, and since it was also to protect his Mine Area, Xiao Mukun couldn't refuse.

And Ye Liuyun, seeing Xiao Muhong take the bait, naturally felt a secret joy.

After Xiao Muhong arrived, the entire Mine Area grew tense; everyone defended tightly, and Martial Cultivators of strength kept patrolling continuously.

The Martial Cultivators guarding Xiao Mukun were greatly reduced.

And Xiao Muhong also asked Xiao Mukun how much ore could be sold and at what price, before replying to Ye Liuyun.

"Your price is wrong; it's double the normal retail price of the ore you usually sell! With this cooperative attitude, you have no sincerity!"

Ye Liuyun definitely will not trade with him.

Not to mention his price is high; even at half price, Ye Liuyun is not prepared to spend any money.

"Isn't ore scarce right now! I'm the one who personally comes to the Mine Area, so I can provide the quantity you need; otherwise, even if you pay, you can't buy any, and you still say we're insincere!"

Xiao Muhong retorted.

But after that, there was no response from Ye Liuyun's side.

"Watch the defenses; he's about to make a move to seize!"

When Xiao Muhong saw that Ye Liuyun ignored him, he immediately had the soldiers and Martial Cultivators focus on defense.

Their actions were all observed by Ye Liuyun.

"Hehe, let you all be on edge for two days first!"

Ye Liuyun didn't rush to act, but withdrew first.

Two days later, Ye Liuyun still gave no sign, and the Martial Cultivators, who had been in a tense state, began to relax.

Xiao Mukun also began to voice opinions.

Xiao Muhong had already fully taken control here, becoming the chief coordinator, which made him feel his position was threatened.

So Xiao Mukun, with his subordinates, started to slack off deliberately, refusing to cooperate with Xiao Muhong.

Xiao Muhong also began to doubt in his heart whether he had guessed wrong.

But when he contacted Ye Liuyun again, Ye Liuyun kept not replying.

This made him increasingly irritable each day, and his attitude toward Xiao Mukun grew worse.

Just as the two brothers' conflict arose, Ye Liuyun also summoned the Swallow Heaven Beast.

"I'll find you a good place, so you can absorb freely.

But the time won't be long; you must hurry to absorb!"

Tin Jin Shou's eyes lit up, and its big head kept nodding.

So Ye Liuyun concealed himself, approached the Mine Area, and directly used Space Translocation to place it in the Mine Area.

At that moment, Xiao Muhong and his brother were arguing, when suddenly their Divine Sense detected a massive Tin Jin Shou descending from the sky, landing directly on the Mine Area.