While Dastan was still contemplating, Anda sighed inwardly. She wasn't entirely sure how to deal with the people who had become aware of the spiritual vein's existence.

At first, she had considered hiding the matter from the other ladies completely, but in the end, she dismissed the idea. Trying to keep something like this a secret would require constant vigilance and unnecessary effort.

They were going to remain on the island for quite some time, possibly even years. There was no realistic way she could conceal the spiritual vein from them that long. If she restricted access to a certain area, it would only breed suspicion and doubt. And when they eventually discovered the truth, it would leave cracks in their relationship that could be difficult to repair.

Those small seeds of distrust could grow over time, eventually turning into a full-blown disaster. At that point, the others might not hesitate to turn against her in some way.

To prevent that from happening, Anda chose a different path: she would be honest and share the truth, allowing them to benefit from the spiritual vein together.

This approach could potentially earn their trust and deepen their loyalty. And if it didn't, at the very least, it would help her identify any potential threats early on so she could prepare a countermeasure.

Unsurprisingly, Seraphina's greed surfaced immediately, her expression betraying her desire without Anda needing to use her scent-sensing ability. But even if Seraphina coveted the vein, she had no means to seize it and escape the island, rendering her ambitions futile for now.

Up to this point, Anda still hadn't found a reliable method to ensure the people who knew about the spiritual vein would stay silent, except for the most extreme option—killing them.

Even so, there was no immediate urgency. She could continue to consider other possibilities while proceeding with her current plan to obtain the vein through peaceful means, even if such an outcome seemed increasingly unlikely. After all, if top-grade spirit stones were enough to spark wars between kingdoms, then the value of a spiritual vein was beyond comparison.

Once Leyvi succeeded in securing the spiritual vein, she had to make absolutely sure that no word of it ever reached beyond the people here. That was non-negotiable. If the time arrived and she still had no way to force them to shut up, she would not hesitate to kill. Leyvi might not be fond of such measures, and he likely wouldn't choose that path on his own, but she believed he would understand in the end. The danger was far too great to leave loose ends.

The next person on her list of concerns was Cempaka. While the woman seemed entirely loyal at the moment, Anda could not forget that she was still a royal guard of a kingdom, bound to someone else. If her true master were to reappear, there was no telling how she might act. What made it tricky was Cempaka's completely emotionless demeanor. It was nearly impossible to read her thoughts, and this uncertainty gnawed at Anda's sense of control.

Viola, on the other hand, posed no such threat. Her interest in the spiritual vein stemmed from an entirely different source. She was drawn to its beauty, not its power. The flowing light, soft and harmonious, appeared ethereal to her, and she genuinely enjoyed staying near it. In her eyes, the spiritual vein was like a perfect ornament of nature, and the way its glow bathed her figure seemed to enhance her own grace and elegance, making her feel like she had become part of that otherworldly radiance.

Meanwhile, Tamina showed little interest in the spiritual vein. Her focus was entirely on perfecting her digging and excavation techniques. While the other ladies spent their time cultivating, she practiced refining her unique digging method. The massive top-grade spirit stone mine had become an ideal training ground for her, allowing her to improve her craft while simultaneously harvesting high-quality spirit stones for her own use.

As Anda glanced at Tamina, her eyes lit up with a glimmer of inspiration, and a mischievous smile slowly formed on her lips. A clever idea had just come to her—a possible way to make the crown prince give up on the spiritual vein without needing to confront him directly.

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My good friend Tamina, I'll be counting on you for this, Anda thought to herself.

Nearby, Dastan turned toward Leyvi and asked, "Leyvi, when do you think you'll reach the Spiritual Touch Realm? You've already learned the third mantra, haven't you?"

Leyvi paused for a moment. "Hmm... I'm not sure. I don't really have any reference point to make an estimate. So far, I've only cultivated in that bamboo formation, and that place was extremely beneficial for spiritual cultivation. Because of that, I don't know what a normal pace would look like for me yet."

Given the current situation and his new responsibilities, it was clear to him that he would need to set aside his Qi cultivation for now and focus on spiritual cultivation first in order to complete his next task.

"Oh. Then we'll talk about this again after you enter the Spiritual Touch Realm," Dastan said casually.

"Sure," Leyvi replied. But inwardly, he understood that no matter what, Anda would never give up the spiritual vein to anyone else. And if any disagreement arose, he would stand firmly on her side.

After that, everyone settled into their chosen spots and resumed their cultivation near or within the range of the spiritual vein. Although Dastan had described it as small, that was only in comparison to the vast spiritual veins controlled by his kingdom. Here, the chamber was spacious enough for everyone to cultivate without being too close to one another.

What Ava had originally discovered was merely a branch of the main spiritual vein. The true vein was far thicker and extended much farther than any of its offshoots. Even the section present in this large chamber did not represent the full size of the vein, as there had been no need to excavate further at the time.

Leyvi chose a quiet corner and began his spiritual cultivation. However, as soon as he started reciting his mantra, he noticed that its effects seemed to disrupt the concentration of those around him. In response, he quickly erected a sound barrier to contain the disturbance before continuing.

But then he encountered a new problem. Without the calming atmosphere of the bamboo forest or the assistance of the magical bamboo formation, it became extremely difficult for him to concentrate. On top of that, the fluctuating Qi and auras from everyone else cultivating nearby made it even harder to focus. For spiritual cultivators, maintaining uninterrupted focus was critical.

It became clear that he would not be able to progress under these conditions. If he wanted to continue spiritual cultivation, he needed a quiet, isolated space where he could be free from all distractions, especially now that he no longer had the environmental support he had grown used to. At the same time, he still wanted to remain close to the spiritual vein, since its presence was extremely beneficial to his body.

With this in mind, he decided that a new, private chamber had to be created specifically for his cultivation. So, he went to inform Anda of his situation.

"Don't worry about it. Leave it to me. I'll ask Tamina to open up a new isolated chamber for us," Anda said confidently.

"For us? Anda, what do you mean by us?" Leyvi stared at his panda wife with suspicion.

"Oh, hehe. I misspoke. I meant for you, of course. I'll go get Tamina now," Anda said quickly as she turned around.

Leyvi rolled his eyes. He was certain his wife had already planned to do something naughty with him in that chamber whenever the opportunity presented itself.

"Wait!" a voice called out, halting Anda mid-step.

"What is it, Ava? Do you have a request too?" Anda asked, turning toward her.

"Big Madam, let me carve out the new chamber for the Sex Fiend. You can ask Miss Tamina to help smooth out the walls and floor afterward, once I'm done with the initial digging," Ava offered.

Anda was momentarily surprised by Ava's unexpected willingness to help Leyvi. It was a significant gesture coming from her.

Leyvi blinked in disbelief. Is this really Ava? I thought she'd challenge me to a spar or something. Has she finally succumbed to Anda's pandawashing?

"Sure. Take as much time as you need, Sister Ava. As Leyvi's wives, we must all do our part to support him. Ah... what a wonderful day! Sister Ava is finally coming to her senses, no longer the rebellious wife," Anda said with a teasing smile.

Ava rolled her eyes. "Big Madam, don't get the wrong idea. I'm doing this as training for my body cultivation. I'm not actually trying to help the Sex Fiend," she said flatly.

Anda grinned mischievously and said, "Oh my, oh my, look at your cute wife here, Leyvi, she's still playing hard to get, which only makes her even more adorable, don't you think?"

Leyvi chuckled, joining in, and said, "You're right, our Ava is always adorable, well, except when she's beating me up, of course, hahaha!"

Ava spun around, her face flushing, and snapped, "Hmph! Never mind, I take back my offer, I'm not in the mood to do it anymore!" She stormed off, her steps echoing in the mine.

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