The reason for wanting to take over that Golden Essence Stone mine is to achieve greater merit.

After all, merely five Foundation Establishment late-stage cultivator heads are only an explanation to Master Binghuo.

As for himself, it doesn't hold any merit.

However, if he could seize the opportunity to take over one of their mines, the merit would be considerable indeed.

By then, if he wishes to exchange for some valuable resources or a cultivation technique, it would be no problem.

Moreover, taking over a Golden Essence Stone mine, the resources within would be quite a substantial gain.

Ji Haoyuan is not someone rigid.

The benefits he deserves, he wouldn't spare taking even a bit less.

At this moment, upon hearing Ji Haoyuan's words, Zheng Guangyang and Lin Qingwu couldn't help but be a bit astonished.

What kind of confidence does it take to speak such words?

It seemed as if the other party's Golden Essence Stone mine was like it was in his backyard, accessible anytime at his leisure.

However, soon, both of them came back to their senses.

Just now, the array set up by Black Death Daoist and others outside their Red Jade Spiritual Ore seemed to have no effect on him.

Could it be that Ji Haoyuan is not only extremely powerful but also an Array Master of at least the second tier?

Otherwise, they couldn't explain why the array by Black Death Daoist and others had no effect on him.

At this thought, their hearts felt even more reverence towards Ji Haoyuan.

Both of them nodded immediately.

"Rest assured, Senior Brother Ji, we will transmit the news to Yuan Guang City, communicating all matters here.

It's just that, are you really planning on going to the Golden Essence Stone mine alone?

Wouldn't it be better to take some people along as helpers?

At least afterward, someone can assist you in organizing things a bit."

Upon hearing this, Ji Haoyuan did truly consider it.

It's not that he truly needs any helpers in going to the Golden Essence Stone mine.

But because after taking over the Golden Essence Stone mine, he indeed needs a few people to handle subsequent matters.

It would be impractical to have him manage even that.

Thinking of this, Ji Haoyuan turned to Liu Hongyu and Feng Wanqing, smiling:

"Daoist friends, I'll trouble you to accompany me to the Golden Essence Stone mine on this trip."

He then looked at Qiu Zeyuan and said:

"Daoist Qiu, please stay here temporarily with Senior Brother Zheng and Junior Sister Lin to guard this Red Jade Spiritual Ore, in case of any uninvited guests.

If any unexpected events occur, you can transmit the news to me."

Finally, he turned to Ji Qingfei and Ji Yunshan beside him, thought for a moment, and said:

"You two shall also come with me on this venture."

Bringing along the two was primarily for nurturing and, importantly, to give them a chance to gain some merit.

The reason for bringing only the two of them instead of others or other family members...

There could be many reasons stated.

But at its core, Ji Qingfei and Ji Yunshan were direct descendants and past acquaintances.

To put it less nicely, bringing Ji Yunshan was purely so Ji Qingfei wouldn't stand out as much.

After all, Ji Haoyuan is not a caretaker, and he wouldn't interfere much with the development and growth of other family members besides Ji Qingfei.

What he can do, or perhaps can do in the future, is to support them in the overarching direction.

Everything else relies on them.

Golden Essence Stone mine.

This was a spiritual ore mine located within Youquan Valley.

It remained shrouded in darkness, with scant sunlight.

Situated between the crevices of two mountains, hence named Youquan Valley.

At this moment.

Inside a large array.

Numerous cultivators clad in Netherworld Sect attire wore faces of delight as they observed the golden radiance seeping from the mine.

A faint fragrance with a hint of sharpness constantly stimulated their nerves.

That was the scent of the Golden Evil Essence Fruit nearing maturity.

This was something these Netherworld Sect cultivators hadn't anticipated.

In this Golden Essence Stone mine, a Primordial Evil Gold Tree had actually been nurtured.

This is a second-tier superior spiritual plant.

Every fifty years, it bears three Golden Evil Essence Fruits.

If a cultivator consumes one, it purifies the fiendish and turbid energies within, making one's magical power more pure and condensed.

If one specializes in metal-related cultivation techniques, it could greatly enhance cultivation.

It's a spiritual object essential for practicing certain gold-elemental magics.

Even for those mainlining demon techniques, the effect of this spirit fruit is quite beneficial.

Especially for demon cultivators who have climbed the ranks through unorthodox means.

Their magical power has long been mingled with various filth.

Just right, using this spiritual object to refine and cleanse it.

"Senior Brother Yu, if my guess is correct, this fruit will completely mature after an incense stick of time.

By then, with this fruit aiding you, your Netherworld Sword Fiend power could double."

At this moment, a charming, alluring female cultivator dressed in a black gauze dress cheerfully said to the sinister, sharp-gazed man beside her.

This man, named Yu Changkong, is a Core Elder of the Nether Hall from the Netherworld Sect.

Having reached the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment.

He was dispatched here due to the war with the Crimson Sunset Sect.

He happened to be inspecting here when he stumbled upon such a fortuitous opportunity.

His previously sullen face now bore a slight smile, nodding mildly:

"In that case, I shall accept Junior Sister Lan's auspicious words."

Between demon cultivators, there were not many formalities.

With interests at the forefront, there was no room for compromise.

The seductively smiling Junior Sister Lan, upon hearing Yu Changkong's words, allowed a more radiant smile to manifest.

"Then, let me congratulate Senior Brother Yu in advance on accomplishing success.

Right, I heard you were coming and prepared some gifts for you, Senior Brother Yu.

I hope you will accept them graciously when the time comes."

"Oh? Gifts I will find useful?"

Yu Changkong's gaze finally shifted to the seductive female cultivator, scrutinizing her from head to toe.

The alluring female cultivator chuckled.

"Patience, Senior Brother Yu. Once the Golden Evil Essence Fruit matures and you pluck it, I will surely present them to you."

Upon hearing, Yu Changkong seemed to realize something, and a faint smile once again appeared on his sinister face.

"In that case, I thank you in advance, Junior Sister.

Once the Golden Evil Essence Fruit matures, you may take one."

The alluring female cultivator had been eyeing precisely this statement, and her smile became even more enchanting upon hearing it.

Just as she was about to say more, suddenly an unusual sensation rippled through both their spiritual senses.

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