"Thirty percent? If it were ninety percent, I might consider it. With only thirty percent, I’d better team up with someone else. I’m sure others would be very interested." Luo Qianqian frowned slightly, clearly displeased with Jin Fulai’s attempt to undercut her.

Jin Fulai was momentarily speechless. Although the Jin Family was indeed the wealthiest, so rich that they could rival a nation, if someone else took a bite of this lucrative opportunity, they might not surpass them in the future.

After a moment of silence: "The Heaven Chosen Pearl must also be ours."

"That’s part of the deal, no problem." Watching the greedy Jin Xianchuan, Luo Qianqian smirked slightly, though she couldn’t do it, Bai Ze could.

It’s merely about drawing the Spirit Vein, something Bai Ze was willing to do for his own cultivation.

Watching the excited Ethereal Body, Luo Qianqian remained expressionless: "When do we trade? My time is limited."

"I need time to liquidate assets. Land deeds, house deeds, and silver notes are easier to carry."

"Alright then, tomorrow. I’ll leave at noon tomorrow, so my brother-in-law doesn’t worry and fear I’ll tell someone else."

"Fine."

Jin Xianchuan was very satisfied, and Jin Fulai was even more satisfied.

Having a Spirit Mine signifies a future of destruction!

The next morning, before dawn, Jin Xianchuan arrived at the Hua Residence with a plethora of items, filling five whole boxes.

Luo Qianqian was quite astonished.

"Our family has a lot of jewelry and ornaments. Aside from the inherited pieces, nearly everything is here."

With excitement in his eyes, Jin Xianchuan didn’t attempt to hide it.

Luo Qianqian glanced over briefly, recalling previous negotiations. Although not as high as ninety percent, sixty percent was certainly sufficient; one shouldn’t be too greedy.

"Alright, I’ll leave at noon. When I leave, I’ll go up the mountain to say goodbye." Luo Qianqian nodded calmly.

Then she handed over the box containing the Heaven Chosen Pearl to him, even having Hua Nianyi come out to verify its authenticity.

Without hesitation, Jin Xianchuan left with the items. People were watching the Hua Residence, so he knew their every move.

By noon, a carriage slowly departed from the Hua Residence and left the city. As the carriage continued, Luo Qianqian went up the mountain, watching Jin Xianchuan, who was overseeing the excavation, and smiled: "Brother-in-law, bring two people, and I’ll show you where the other end of the Spirit Mine is."

Jin Xianchuan burst into laughter, quickly set down his teacup, and followed her.

"Shiqi is leaving already? And where are the two brothers?" Jin Xianchuan, seemingly familiar, approached to walk alongside Luo Qianqian.

"The brothers are waiting for me, but I have to say goodbye." Luo Qianqian smiled. Along the way, they chatted and laughed, cheerful. After walking several miles, she finally stopped.

Jin Xianchuan was filled with excitement. His father said even if it were only two miles long, they would earn back their investment. With it being so long now...

So happy.

Luo Qianqian casually pointed: "There, hurry up. My brothers are waiting for me, and they can’t wait much longer..." She appeared anxious: "They said we have to go to the Flight Station."

"Hurry up, don’t delay Shiqi’s schedule." Hearing this, Jin Xianchuan felt even more assured.

Bai Ze floating by the side looked quite excited. The Spirit Vein was excellent for him; perhaps it could heal his injuries...

But even if he healed, he was now an Artifact Spirit, no longer the Bai Ze of old.

As a refreshing aura wafted by, Jin Xianchuan’s trust in Luo Qianqian deepened.

At this time, Luo Qianqian stepped forward, carefully using a dagger to pry away, causing the three of them to stop.

When the stone fell into her hand, Luo Qianqian signaled mysteriously: "I’ll teach you how to release the stone. Destroyed Spirit Stones will be devalued."

Of course, that’s... a lie.

Spirit Stone transactions are based on weight.

The three quickly held their breath, huddling close to watch her wield the dagger, not daring to breathe loudly, afraid of missing something.

Bai Ze, however, stood before the mountain, rapidly forming seals to extract the Spirit Vein, and then returned into Luo Qianqian’s body.

The other three detected no change, focused on her actions. Being close to the ore, they sensed the Spiritual Energy, so they didn’t notice the major reduction behind them.

"Alright, it’s yours now. This is a keepsake for you. I’m off." Luo Qianqian handed the carved Spirit Stone to Jin Xianchuan, showing a meaningful smile: "Good luck."

"Let me see you off." Jin Xianchuan, stunned, quickly spoke, holding onto the stone.

Luo Qianqian shook her head: "I did a good job on this one. Take it back and let the Patriarch Jin see. I’m leaving." With that, she swiftly left, soon becoming a mere speck in their eyes.

Jin Xianchuan was surprised for a moment but said nothing, letting go of his obsession with Hua Nianyi but feeling marrying Luo Qianqian might not be bad.

Determined, he planned to return to the Hua Residence to probe about Luo Qianqian.

Unbeknownst to him, the Hua Residence was already empty...

In the carriage were Hua Nianyi, Old Master Hua, and Haan Yun.

Only one box contained Gold and Silver Jewelry; the rest were empty. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Haan Yun and Old Master Hua disguised themselves as Yan and Huangfu Yihui to leave, with Hua Nianyi hidden in a box. Luo Qianqian gave them a box full of silver notes to start anew.

And they left on a Flying Chicken.

Which was, indeed, as Luo Qianqian had said.

Except now the five had turned into regular old men and women roaming the streets.

Watching a convoy rush out of the Imperial City towards the outskirts, all five shared amused looks.

Initially, they hadn’t planned to be so thorough, but who would have thought such a small city had an Otherworld infiltration, promising Gold Scale City to become the Northern Region’s number one was enough to convince them.

Luo Qianqian was quite displeased.

As Mo explored the Jin Family, he also stopped by the Imperial Palace, unexpectedly feeling unwell before reaching the treasury. Arriving at a hidden palace, he was surprised to find the Emperor of Gold Scale City kneeling before a painting, worshiping. Shockingly, the image emitted an aura of the Otherworld.

That hoarse voice requested a pair of young children each month, requiring talent, promising personal guidance.

Not being consumed, this foolish Emperor believed it divine revelation, blindly obeying, seeking counsel on everything, and the other party, unreservedly, did help dismantle doubts.

They even provided elixirs for health and fitness.

So he left promptly, fearing any actions would alert the enemy.

They stayed to address this issue.

As for the Jin Family, they merely deserved it; had they not entertained sinister thoughts, they wouldn’t have been ensnared by the Hua Family and Luo Qianqian.

Hua Nianyi, after all, remained kind-hearted.