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 continuously for several months since discovering the mineral vein and has dug out quite a lot of Geng Metal ore. If this matter cannot be explained clearly, and the Carefree Sect suspects that we instructed the Wang family to do this secretly, then that would be very disadvantageous for us. We still need to think of a foolproof plan."

"How about this! I will go to Qinghe Marketplace 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 will not deliberately kick us while we are down. However, before that, we still need to take people to guard the Wang family's mineral vein to avoid any changes in the future."

After thinking about it slightly in his mind, Song Qingming decided to go to Qinghe Marketplace personally to 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 can be considered a matter that occurred on the Song family's territory. If the Carefree Sect really pursues this in the future, it will be very difficult for them to escape this responsibility.

"That would be good too. I don't know if this matter is a blessing or a curse. If Senior Lu is willing to give some guidance, we can be better prepared." After hearing Song Qingming's idea, Song Changfeng pondered it secretly and did not feel it was inappropriate, so he nodded and agreed directly.

Soon, a green sword light rose from Mount Funiu. Song Qingming, who had just rushed back from Pingyang County, did not even have time to rest for a moment before he immediately took Song Changfeng with him to Fengtou Mountain.

Fengtou Mountain is the most core spiritual vein of the Wang family, not far from the Song family's Mount Funiu. Song Qingming flew on his sword and arrived in just the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

As an immortal cultivation family, the Wang family can be considered a local one in Qinghe County. There are more than thirty cultivators in the clan, making it a relatively powerful Qi Refining family in the surrounding area, and it is 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 even longer than that of the Song family. It is precisely because of such a long history and the efforts of generations of cultivators that the Wang family now possesses several good spiritual veins. The number of mortals they control is no less than the Song family, which has now become a Foundation Establishment family.

The current Clan Head of the Wang family is an old man of the same generation as the old Clan Head Song Gushan. At his age, he basically cannot go out much anymore. But upon learning the news that Song Qingming had arrived personally, the old Clan Head of the Wang family still insisted on coming out to welcome the two from the Song family with the support of his juniors.

Led by several cultivators of the Wang family, Song Qingming and the others soon arrived at a valley on the west side of Fengtou Mountain. 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 did they cultivate a spiritual vein and set up a magic array, but they had also built a not-so-small mortal village. In terms of prosperity, it was almost catching up to the Lingyuan Mountain that the Song family had managed for many years.

Song Qingming led everyone into the mine to take a look and soon arrived at the deep part 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 burn it. After a while, seeing that the ore had no reaction at all, 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 would like to ask you to go and take a look later."

The person speaking was named Wang Ziyuan, who was the next Clan Head designated by the Wang family. This person had a good relationship with Sixth Uncle Song Changfeng. As early as the time of the Wu family demon cultivator turmoil, Song Qingming had seen this person, and he was also the cultivator responsible for leading the team of the Wang family at that time.

"That would be best. You all know that the Carefree Sect has issued a clear order prohibiting the mining of Geng Metal mineral veins. I will report this matter as usual. As for whether the Carefree Sect will blame you, I cannot say for sure right now. You all should just be prepared." After Song Qingming replied to Wang Ziyuan noncommittally, he left the mineral vein.

Seeing that Song Qingming did not 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 Carefree Sect.

They had been rooted in Qinghe County for hundreds of years and still knew something about the style of the Carefree Sect. The Liu family extermination case from decades ago was still fresh in their memory, and they were still very fearful of the Carefree Sect in their bones.

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

"Sixth Uncle, the Wang family is indeed a bit muddled in this matter, actually unable 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 this deliberately and if they hid any ore privately." Before leaving, Song Qingming, who was a bit uneasy, whispered a reminder to Song Changfeng.

Another hour passed, and Song Qingming, who was a bit anxious, hurriedly rushed to Qinghe Marketplace.

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

"Fellow Daoist Song, you can be considered a rare guest now. What advice do you have for coming to me today!"

"Fellow Daoist, these words truly shame me. My years of cultivating the Dao are not even half of yours, how would I dare to speak of advice in front of you." Song Qingming walked up with a smile and cupped his hands to greet Lu Yuanfeng.

Lu Yuanfeng had been stationed in Qinghe Marketplace for many years and had taken in many disciples under his sect, often lecturing on the Dao for disciples who were confused about cultivation, just like today.

Although his personal cultivation of the Dao 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 here, Lu Yuanfeng took the opportunity to say: "Since Fellow Daoist Song is here today, why don't you also show your respect and lecture these stubborn disciples of mine on some of your insights in cultivating the Dao?"

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

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

Seeing that Song Qingming was serious and really had a major matter to discuss, Lu Yuanfeng hurriedly waved his hand at the disciples sitting below, letting them withdraw first.