Chapter 241: Geng Metal Mineral Vein

Song Changfeng nodded and said: "You are very right. It's just that what gives us a headache now is that the Wang family has been mining it continuously for several months since discovering the mineral vein, and they have dug out quite a lot of Geng Metal ore. If this matter cannot be explained clearly, and the Xiaoyao Sect suspects that we instructed the Wang family to do this secretly, that would be very disadvantageous for us. We still have to think of a foolproof plan."

"How about this! I will go to Qinghe Market first to find Lu Yuanfeng and probe the details of this matter. I know something about his character. Even if he is unwilling to speak for us, at least he won't deliberately kick us while we're down. However, before that, we must first take people to guard the Wang family's mineral vein to avoid any accidents in the future."

After pondering for a while, Song Qingming decided to go to Qinghe Market in person and explain the matter to Lu Yuanfeng face-to-face. After all, although this matter has no direct relationship with the Song family, the Wang family is, after all, a vassal family of the Song family, and this also happened on the Song family's territory. If the Xiaoyao Sect really pursues this in the future, it will be very difficult for them to escape this responsibility.

"That would be fine. I don't know if this matter is a blessing or a curse. If Senior Lu is willing to give some pointers, we can be better prepared." After hearing Song Qingming's idea, Song Changfeng pondered it secretly and felt nothing wrong with it, so he directly nodded and agreed.

Soon, a cyan sword light rose from Mount Funiu. Song Qingming, who had just rushed back from Pingyang County, didn't have time to rest for a moment before taking Song Changfeng with him to Mount Fengtou.

Mount Fengtou is the core spiritual vein of the Wang family and is not far from the Song family's Mount Funiu. Song Qingming flew on his sword for only the time it takes to burn a stick of incense before arriving.

As a cultivation family, the Wang family is considered a local native of Qinghe County, with over thirty cultivators in the clan. It is a relatively powerful Qi Refining family in the surrounding area and also the strongest among the several vassal families controlled by the Song family.

The history of the Wang family taking root in Qinghe County is much longer than that of the Song family. Precisely because of such a long history, through the efforts of generations of cultivators, the Wang family now possesses several good spiritual veins, and the number of mortals they control is no less than that of the Song family, which has now become a Foundation Establishment family.

The current Wang family patriarch is an old man of the same generation as the old patriarch Song Gubai. At his age, he basically cannot go out much, but upon learning the news of Song Qingming's personal arrival, the old patriarch of the Wang family still insisted on coming out with the support of the younger generation to welcome the two from the Song family.

Led by several cultivators of the Wang family, Song Qingming and the others soon arrived at a valley on the west side of Mount Fengtou. The Geng Metal mineral vein discovered by the Wang family was located here.

At this moment, the valley had been developed quite well by the Wang family. Not only had they cultivated a spiritual vein and set up a formation, but they had also built a not-so-small mortal village. In terms of prosperity, it was almost catching up to the Spirit Source Mountain that the Song family had operated for many years.

Song Qingming led everyone into the mine to take a look and soon arrived at the depths of this mineral vein. Along the way, Song Qingming found many mineral fragments discarded at will.

Picking up a fragment at random, Song Qingming released the true fire in his body and continuously tried to scorch it. After a while, seeing that the ore still had no reaction, Song Qingming nodded with satisfaction.

"Not bad! This should be Geng Metal ore."

"Senior Song, my family has only been mining this spiritual mine for less than three months. Please rest assured, we haven't sold a single piece of ore; they are all sealed in the warehouse outside. I will ask you to take a look later."

The person speaking was Wang Ziyuan, the next patriarch already designated by the Wang family. This person had a good relationship with Sixth Uncle Song Changfeng. As early as the Wu family demonic cultivator turmoil, Song Qingming had seen this person, and he was also the cultivator responsible for leading the team of the Wang family that year.

"That would be best. You all know that the Geng Metal mineral vein is strictly prohibited from being mined by the Xiaoyao Sect. I will report this matter as usual. As for whether the Xiaoyao Sect will blame us, I can't say for sure now. You all just need to be prepared." After Song Qingming replied to Wang Ziyuan noncommittally, he left the mineral vein.

Seeing that Song Qingming didn't make things clear in his words, the Wang family members were suddenly panicked and hurriedly stepped forward to kneel and beg Song Qingming for mercy, hoping that the Song family could help them communicate with the Xiaoyao Sect.

They had taken root in Qinghe County for hundreds of years and knew a little about the Xiaoyao Sect's style of doing things. The tragic case of the Liu family's extermination decades ago was still vivid in their minds, and they were still very fearful of the Xiaoyao Sect from the bottom of their hearts.

Song Qingming didn't pay attention to them and walked out of the mine directly. Now that it was confirmed to be a Geng Metal mineral vein, he should set off for Qinghe Market next.

"Sixth Uncle, the Wang family is indeed a bit muddled in this matter, not even being able to distinguish between Geng Metal and refined copper mineral veins. After Big Brother and the others arrive, this matter still needs to be investigated secretly to see if they did it deliberately and if they hid any ore privately." Before leaving, Song Qingming, who was a bit uneasy, whispered a reminder to Song Changfeng.

After another hour, the somewhat anxious Song Qingming hurried to Qinghe Market.

Lu Yuanfeng, who was guiding several disciples in cultivation in the mansion, heard that Song Qingming had come to visit and hurriedly called for someone to invite him in.

"Fellow Daoist Song, you can be considered a rare guest now. Coming to me today, do you have any pointers?"

"Fellow Daoist, these words truly shame me. I haven't been cultivating for even half as long as you, so how would I dare to speak of pointers in front of you?" Song Qingming walked up with a smile and cupped his hands to salute Lu Yuanfeng.

Lu Yuanfeng had been guarding Qinghe Market for many years and had taken in many disciples, often giving lectures to disciples who were confused about cultivation like today.

Although his personal cultivation path was not very smooth, Lu Yuanfeng did quite well in teaching disciples, and one of them had already successfully reached Foundation Establishment many years ago.

Seeing Song Qingming arrive, Lu Yuanfeng took the opportunity to say: "Since Fellow Daoist Song is here today, why not ask you to speak a few words and give some insights on cultivation to these stubborn disciples of mine?"

"I'm afraid I will have to disappoint you today, Fellow Daoist. I have come here indeed to discuss a very important major matter with you. Please forgive me for any rudeness."

Hearing Lu Yuanfeng's invitation, if it were at ordinary times, Song Qingming certainly wouldn't refuse. It was just that today, with an important matter on his mind, he really didn't have the mood to discuss the Dao with others.

Seeing Song Qingming's serious face, knowing there was indeed a major matter to discuss, Lu Yuanfeng hurriedly waved his hand at the disciples sitting below, letting them withdraw first.

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