Chapter 337: Temporary Strategy

Alliance. You useless waste, I don't believe you can really do anything to me. At worst, we'll have a duel on the Douxian Stage." Lu Xia Tian sneered.“You!” Zong Yue’s expression changed drastically u...“Brother Cao is indeed calm and collected, worthy of being one of the peak masters in the Immortal Palace. This arrangement is very appropriate.” Qian Dali immediately chimed in with approval.

"Alright, I'll follow Senior Brother Cao's arrangements." The other four cultivators agreed.

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However, Cao Haihua’s eyes were fixed on Lu Xiaottian. Although Lu Xiaottian’s cultivation level was one level lower than his, and he had cultivated for much less time, since his foundation establishment, he had made a great name for himself. He not only convinced Luo Qian, a highly respected figure within the Palace Gate, but even surpassed the talented disciples of the Ancient Sword Sect. Deep down, Cao Haihua still placed considerable importance on Lu Xiaottian.

"Brother Cao speaks wisely. This is indeed the most prudent course of action." Although Lu Xiaoteng wasn't fond of Cao Haihua's captain-like demeanor, he knew that someone like Cao Haihua, who could become a peak master of a realm and had cultivated for many years as a foundation-building cultivator, was incredibly experienced in handling affairs. As long as it didn't jeopardize his own situation, he wouldn't argue with Cao Haihua about anything.

"It seems that Lu-shidi is also a man of discernment. Since we can reach an agreement, things will be much easier from now on." Cao Haihua's face showed a hint of satisfaction as he pulled out a simple map made of beast hide from his pocket. "I also spent some time honing myself in Xuan Ye City in the past. I have a habit of making a map wherever I go and, combining it with the experiences of other fellow disciples, marking some important places. There are quite a few spiritual stone veins near Xuan Qing City, as well as places where spiritual herbs grow abundantly. I know a thing or two about them. For larger spiritual stone veins, hostile cultivators would definitely station more monks after occupying them. If they are too small, we might only encounter some Qi Refinement Stage cultivators when we go there, and the value wouldn't be very high. Choose those that are not too big or too small to attack. We should be able to get a lot of cheap deals."

When Cao Haihua said this, Peng Dayu and Wu Yan's eyes lit up as well. It has to be said that although Cao Haihua was a bit pompous, based on his current performance, he was indeed an ideal candidate for the team leader. Lu Xiaoteng also smiled. This way, he could worry a little less.

After selecting a few points from the map, several people finally decided on a place called Fengfeng Valley. It was a vein of wind element spirit stones. It wasn't too big, nor was it too small.

Everyone agreed that there was no problem, so they followed the clues and after several days arrived at Chifeng Valley.

Besides a kind of short wind-resistant pine, Chifeng Valley also had thick, low-grade spirit grasses on the ground. There weren't many dense trees. Due to the influence of this place's gale, some mountain bodies and rocks were severely weathered, and some wind-element ores were exposed, which could be used to refine wind-element artifacts and low-level magic weapons. There were traces of artificial excavation, apparently someone had collected ores here before. Only the patches of scarlet bloodstains could prove that this place had been affected by war.

Seeing the traces left behind after the cultivators' battle, everyone's expressions tightened. Cao Haihua led the crowd in a careful search of the surroundings for two days, finally finding the exact location of the Fengxi Spirit Stone vein in Chifeng Valley.

“There are four Foundation Establishment cultivators guarding outside the cave, but it's unknown if there are any other Foundation Establishment cultivators inside the mine.” Speaking was Dai Chong, a Foundation Establishment cultivator who had been following Cao Haihua. He was also very skilled at concealing his aura. After going with Cao Haihua to scout around, he returned and, standing in a small circle with everyone else, briefly recounted the situation.

“However, the air in the mine is murky, especially the wind-spirit stone mine. There are violent winds inside that stir up dust, making the living environment even worse. Ordinary cultivators are unwilling to enter it. I speculate that those mining inside are most likely cultivators from the foreign lands captured by these outsiders. They have been forced into the mines by them. The four foundation establishment cultivators we need to face are likely among them.”

"We have nine of us altogether, if we work together, we'll be enough to kill these four enemy cultivators." Hearing Dai Chong's words, the others suddenly beamed with excitement. It seemed like their merit points were within reach. Accumulated merit points could not only be exchanged for Jin Condensing Fruit but also for other healing pills, or even the spirit stones and secret cultivation techniques they needed.

"Logically speaking, since the other party is mining here, they should have guards stationed around to prevent surprise attacks. We've searched several times, but we haven't detected anyone. It seems like there's no one around. However, the situation is a bit strange. Directly attacking might not be appropriate." Cao Haihua said.

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"Cao, brother Cao, this is a rare opportunity! We've stumbled upon an isolated cultivator from another realm. Don't let this chance slip away." Dai Bai said eagerly, his hands itching for a fight.

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Cao Haihua frowned. Although the Dai brothers were only at the sixth level of Qi Refining, these twin brothers were masters of combined attack techniques. Working together, they posed a challenge even to him. Both brothers had this intention, and looking at the others, they seemed eager to try as well. If he rejected them simply based on his suspicions, it would inevitably dampen their enthusiasm and morale.

“These foreign cultivators weren't without vigilance; they probably set a trap, waiting for us to dive in. Farther away, there were people ambushing them.” Lu Xia Tian said at this time.

"How do you know" Dai Bai sneered, "If you're afraid yourself, you can just not go. But don't try to scramble for the merit points later."

“I went to the vicinity of Xuan Ye City with Luo Qian before, and encountered the flying cavalry tribe from the Tian Qiong realm. They rode on demonic birds, and their speed was a whole lot faster than ordinary sword-riding flight. If there are members of the flying cavalry tribe around, we haven't succeeded here yet, maybe they will come to kill us, and then it will be impossible to escape.” Lu Xiaotian smiled faintly, “As for the merit points, whoever of you has the ability, feel free to go and get them.”

“The Flying Cavalry Tribe!” The faces of the people present changed drastically. The infamy of the Flying Cavalry Tribe was known to many discerning cultivators.

"There are quite a few spirit stone veins around Xuan Ye City. The Flying Cavalry tribe, though notorious, isn't that large in number. Could they possibly manage everything" Dai Chong's expression changed slightly before he quickly reacted.

“I agree with Junior Brother Lu's point of view. We don't seek merit, but we must avoid fault. This is not a child's play. If we are not careful, there will be danger to our lives. I think we should wait and see for a while before making a decision. The war in the Cultivation world is protracted and it is impossible to gather enough Merit Points to exchange for Golden Condensation Fruit within three or five days.” Cao Haihua looked at Lu Xia Tian in surprise after speaking, as long as someone opposed, he, the captain, could speak up, let alone that Lu Xia Tian's side also had three people.

"Well then, let's just wait and see." When Cao Haihua made his stance clear, the others didn't argue further.

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