First Immortal of Destiny

Chapter 33: Mysterious Crystal Mine Area

However, even so, these miners still enjoyed their work and did not complain about the hardships.

They were all members of peripheral branches of the immortal cultivation families, with no talent for cultivation themselves and low status, unable to seek the path of immortality.

Coming here to work as miners, as long as they worked for a certain number of years, the Linyang Sect would provide them with some rewards, although it might not necessarily enable them to embark on the path of cultivation.

But at least, the various rewards they received were enough to help them transcend their social class when they returned to the mortal world.

Therefore, Shen Mo and the others only needed to ensure the safety of these miners and did not need to worry about anyone escaping.

After all, they came here voluntarily, not as forced laborers.

In front of these miners, they briefly showed their faces and then dispersed everyone, allowing them to continue mining in the mine.

As for the three of them, they settled in the Immortal Cave specially designated for guarding the mine.

This Immortal Cave was quite large, occupying an area of more than ten acres.

The environment was pleasant and the decorations were excellent. It could be said that it was not inferior to the inner disciple Immortal Cave within the sect.

The only downside was that there was no spiritual vein blessing here, so they couldn't be immersed in an environment abundant with spiritual qi all day long.

If they were to cultivate here, the effect would obviously be inferior to that of the Inner Sect Immortal Cave.

"For the next two months, this will be our resting place for guarding the mine."

"Let's cook first. We've been on the road for so long, and everyone is hungry."

After inspecting the area, Guo Zhao spoke up.

Although they were Qi Gathering cultivators, they still couldn't completely abstain from food and drink like those who had reached the Penetrating Valley stage.

At this moment, after a long journey, they were already famished.

The Immortal Cave here was also equipped with a kitchen.

Inside, there were quite a lot of ingredients, not leftovers from the disciples who had previously guarded the area.

Every few days, someone would come to deliver ingredients.

Shen Mo volunteered to cook and prepared a sumptuous meal.

In addition to stir-frying, he remembered that there were a few pounds of double-headed silver ring python meat in his storage bag, so he used barbecue seasoning to make a barbecue.

"The aroma of Shen Junior Brother's barbecue is truly mouthwatering."

When the roasted python meat was served, Guo Zhao couldn't help but exclaim.

"It's indeed not bad." Chen Mengze also nodded in agreement.

"The flavor is excellent, truly worth savoring!"

The few of them quickly started eating, and when they tasted the flavor of the barbecue, they ate with great enjoyment.

Guo Zhao took out several jars of wine from his storage bag and offered them to Shen Mo and Chen Mengze to drink.

"I won't drink. I'll patrol the mine tonight."

Chen Mengze declined the offer of wine.

However, Shen Mo gladly accepted it.

"Gululu!"

He took a big gulp and felt extremely refreshed.

The wine Guo Zhao brought out was fragrant and didn't have the fiery sensation when it entered the mouth. Instead, it had a unique mellow taste.

It was truly enjoyable.

[You have taken a sip of Qingxuan Spirit Wine, and your cultivation base has improved.]

A message suddenly appeared on the information panel, surprising Shen Mo.

This wine could actually improve his cultivation base?

"Senior Brother Guo, is this wine a spirit wine?"

"Yes." Guo Zhao nodded and said, "This wine is brewed with top-quality Qingxuan spirit rice, and the craftsmanship is complex, so its value is quite high."

"Drinking this wine not only has a delicious taste, but it can also enhance the cultivation base."

Indeed, he was from a prestigious family background, and they had such a precious item.

Hearing this, Shen Mo finally realized the preciousness of this wine.

When drinking it, he no longer gulped it down.

Instead, he savored the taste of the Qingxuan Spirit Wine, allowing the liquid to linger on his tongue.

After three rounds of drinking, the more Shen Mo drank, the brighter his eyes became.

Drinking alcohol can actually enhance Cultivation Base. Isn't that much more comfortable than taking drugs?

Shen Mo secretly envied it in his heart.

In the future, when he advances to the Inner Sect and has his own independent Immortal Cave, he will also need to grow some spiritual fruits and rice, brew spiritual wine and tea for daily consumption.

He thought to himself.

"You guys go ahead and eat, I'm already full."

After Chen Mengze finished eating, she said, "I'll go on patrol first."

Saying that, she picked up the sword hanging on the stone table and left the Immortal Cave she was guarding.

Seeing her leave, Guo Zhao finally had no more concerns.

He picked up two jars of wine and approached Shen Mo, starting to talk about some topics he had been wanting to ask.

"Shen Junior Brother, do you have a good relationship with Chen Junior Sister?"

"It's okay." Shen Mo thought for a moment and said seriously, "We grew up together since we were young, so we can be considered childhood playmates."

"Chen Junior Sister's father treats me like a nephew and even had the idea of matchmaking us."

Hearing this, Guo Zhao's face suddenly changed, seeming a bit nervous.

"But, I don't have any romantic feelings for Chen Junior Sister, and she feels the same way about me."

Shen Mo's next words made him breathe a sigh of relief.

"That's good, that's good!"

Guo Zhao laughed heartily and patted his shoulder hard to show his joy.

This Senior Brother Guo seems a bit straightforward. His expressions are written all over his face.

Shen Mo thought to himself.

I wonder if he is concerned and confused or if he is really just straightforward.

"Let me tell you the truth, Shen Junior Brother."

After hesitating for a moment, Guo Zhao gritted his teeth and said straightforwardly, "You don't know, but I secretly admire and have feelings for Chen Junior Sister."

Shen Mo: "..."

Even a blind person can see your nervous appearance.

He silently mocked in his heart, but still put on a surprised expression on his face.

"Is that so?"

"Since you have a close relationship with Chen Junior Sister but no romantic feelings, I hope you can help me, Shen Junior Brother."

"If I succeed in becoming dao companion with Chen Junior Sister, I will be devoted to her and never leave her."

"Help you? What should I do?"

"To be honest, I deliberately sought this opportunity for the task of guarding the mining area. I originally wanted to be alone with Chen Junior Sister, create opportunities, and deepen our relationship. But I didn't expect her to bring you here."

"Senior Brother Guo, rest assured, during this time, I won't disturb you two. I'll just stay in my room for pill refining and weapon forging."

He stated his position directly.

Chen Mengze didn't even discuss it with him and directly used him as a scapegoat.

Shen Mo felt that he had no obligation to be the scapegoat according to Chen Mengze's plan, which attracted hatred.

Instead, it would easily offend this Senior Brother Guo with a strong background.

"That's good, that's good."

Seeing him agree, Guo Zhao was once again overjoyed. "Shen Brother, rest assured, if I succeed, I will give you a generous reward."

In just a few words, Guo Zhao became much more enthusiastic than before, and he changed his address from Shen Junior Brother to Shen Brother.

Generous reward?

Shen Mo's interest was piqued. "What kind of generous reward are you referring to, Senior Brother Guo?"

"As long as Shen Brother is willing to cooperate, I am willing to give you a Profound Grade lower-grade Flying Sword that I personally forged as a reward."

A Profound Grade lower-grade Flying Sword?

Shen Mo's heart was delighted upon hearing this.

This reward is not low. If you want to buy a lower-grade Profound Grade weapon in the market, you would need to spend at least eighty Spirit Stones.

It can indeed be considered a generous reward.

He truly lives up to being a Young Master from a prestigious family, his generosity is evident.

However, Shen Mo's focus quickly shifted to another aspect. "You personally forge weapons? So Senior Brother Guo knows how to forge weapons?"

(End of this chapter)