Chapter 51: Following
Soon after Duan Qing led the fool into the mine, a figure followed him in.
Duan Qing came to the mine tunnel near the water cave again. Next, he would start to make a lot of spiritual liquid, which would consume a lot of raw stones.
After thinking about it, he still felt that it was safest to throw so many waste raw stones in the water cave. Besides, the mine tunnel near the water cave was relatively hidden and not easy to be discovered.
Although Sister Su had said before that Xuanyin Kuihu appeared in pairs, that is to say, there might be another Xuanyin Kuihu hidden in the water cave.
But he still had to take the risk of being attacked by the Xuanyin Kuihu again, because Duan Qing had no choice now. After all, he had to make a lot of spiritual liquid, and the raw stones consumed were not a small number. No matter where so many waste raw stones were thrown, I believe they would attract other people's attention.
This was the result he absolutely did not want to see.
But he would not joke with his life casually, because he had experienced the strength of the Xuanyin Kuihu!
Although his strength has improved a lot now, he is not so arrogant as to think that he can defeat such a beast. Even Senior Sister Su, who was in the Transcendent Realm and held the top-grade magical weapon Ice Soul Sword, was almost defeated by the Xuanyin Kuihu, let alone his current cultivation.
However, Duan Qing dared to go to the water cave again, and he was somewhat confident in his heart. He carefully recalled the scene when the Xuanyin Kuihu appeared at that time. It seemed that the idiot accidentally kicked a raw stone into the water cave, and the Xuanyin Kuihu suddenly appeared and attacked him with the amazing cold air.
In addition, he later relied on the raw stone to attract the Xuanyin Kuihu to escape, and he had stayed in the water cave for so many days before without any abnormalities.
Therefore, he had reason to believe that the Xuanyin Kuihu was attracted out by the raw stone kicked into the water cave by the idiot.
So even if there is another Xuanyin Kuihu in the water cave, as long as he is careful this time and only throws the waste raw stone, and does not throw the raw stone into the water cave, I believe it should not attract the attention of the beast.
Even if his guess was wrong, the appearance of Xuanyin Kuihu was completely accidental. With the experience of the last time, he could evacuate in advance to ensure safety after feeling the cold air before Xuanyin Kuihu appeared.
Coming to the cave where the water cave was located again, Duan Qing took out the moonstone and placed it, illuminating the entire cave. With his current vision, he could see roughly in the dark mine tunnel even without any lighting.
But under the threat of Xuanyin Kuihu, he still had to be extremely careful to detect any movement.
Looking at the mess in the cave, Duan Qing still had some lingering fears. It was really a great luck to be able to save his life that day!
If it weren't for Senior Sister Su's sudden appearance, I guess there would be nothing left now!
However, looking at the cave, it was still the same as when he left in a hurry that day, and Duan Qing felt a little relieved.
This means that no creatures should have appeared in this cave since he left last time. Even if he made the worst plan, it would be best if there was no other Xuanyin Kui Snake in this water cave.
After coming to this cave, the fool did not do anything strange like before, but found a flat place at the entrance of the cave and fell asleep.
Duan Qing walked to the water cave in the center of the cave and stared at it carefully for a long time. The frozen water that day had melted long ago, and the water line was still the same as before, unchanged. With the regular ups and downs of the underwater undercurrent, it beat against the cave wall, making a slight sound of water.
After confirming again and again that there was no abnormality, and looking at the fool who was sleeping soundly behind him, Duan Qing finally let go of his hanging heart.
Since even the fool can sleep soundly, it means that there should be no danger in this cave at present. After the last incident, he understood that the fool was very sensitive to danger!
The next thing to do was to make a large amount of spiritual liquid, and he couldn't help but feel a little excited.
However, Duan Qing didn't have any raw stones in his hand. He had to go out to fetch water before, so he didn't dare to bring raw stones in and out of the spirit mine. So he would use up all the raw stones before going out, and occasionally throw away the extra ones on the spot, and never dare to carry them with him.
Fortunately, digging raw stones should be the easiest part of his plan. There is no danger and no fear of being discovered.
And with his current cultivation, he can dig much faster than before.
Sure enough, he dug about 10,000 raw stones in the mine outside the cave for half a day. This is also the first time he dug so much raw stones at one time.
When he first came to the spirit mine, he only dug two or three hours a day and could dig hundreds of stones. The rest of the time was spent on cultivation. It was calculated that he could only dig three or four thousand stones a day, but now he can dig about 10,000 stones in just half a day.
This is certainly because he has dug more and is more skilled. But more importantly, it is the improvement of his cultivation, which makes his body more coordinated and stronger than before, so he can dig faster.
After digging about 10,000 raw stones, Duan Qing felt that it was enough and prepared to return to the cave to start making spiritual liquid. His goal was to make 50 bamboo tubes of spiritual liquid.
According to the previous calculation of 5,000 stones to fill a small bamboo tube, one bamboo tube can be made in two days, and it only takes 100 days to complete his goal. The remaining half a year is enough, and he can also have enough time to practice. After all, improving cultivation is also the top priority at present.
The reason why he didn't make more was that he was afraid of digging too much raw stones and being discovered. Secondly, he felt that 50 bamboo tubes were enough, and he didn't know how long he would use them. You know, the 50 bamboo tubes of spiritual liquid he was going to make would consume a full million raw stones.
According to the task of 300 raw stones per month for each rotating disciple in the sect, the task of the five peaks, the seven elders, and the sect master's disciple Xuan Jing, 13 people, is less than 50,000 raw stones per year, and this amount of raw stones is enough for the annual consumption of Jinxuan Sect, from the sect master to the disciples.
Therefore, if people knew that he took the raw stones of the sect for 20 years at a time, it is estimated that no one in Jinxuan Sect would let him go, and skinning him would be considered light!
In fact, thinking of taking so many raw stones from the sect, Duan Qing felt a little timid and ashamed.
After all, Jinxuan Sect not only accepted him, but no one in the sect bullied him or did anything bad to him, especially the second senior brother, who treated him very well, just like a family member.
But everyone has selfishness, and Duan Qing admits that he also has selfishness. With his qualifications, if he practices according to the rules, it is unknown when he can reach the Transcendent Realm, let alone be on par with the geniuses such as Senior Sister Su.
In addition, he has a treasure like the mysterious metal. If he doesn't use it well to improve his cultivation, wouldn't it be a waste of opportunity and a waste of cultivation!
If he wants to control his own destiny, this is the best opportunity.
As for Jin Xuanzong, he is very grateful. He must make up for this mistake and repay this favor in the future!
Back to the cave, he piled 10,000 raw stones in front of him. Duan Qing prepared to take out the bamboo tube and the mysterious metal and start making spiritual liquid.
At this moment, the idiot who was sleeping soundly behind him suddenly woke up and screamed at the cave entrance!
Duan Qing was shocked and quickly turned around and stared at the cave entrance. There must be a reason for the idiot's reaction!
Could it be that the Xuanyin Kuihu appeared again? Or... !