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Chapter 1011 fruitful harvest! (Second update)

Chapter 1011: 1011 fruitful harvest! (Second update)

When the old butler reported the news to Mu Tianxing, Mu Tianxing’s head buzzed, nearly causing him to collapse.

"What did you say?"

"Clan Leader, that crystal mine vein seems to be empty. Those who went to investigate only found a small amount of fourth-grade crystal stones, and as for the other crystal stones, they’ve all disappeared," said the old butler.

Spurt!

Mu Tianxing spat out a mouthful of blood, startling the old butler who rushed to support him.

"How is that possible!"

In search of this mine vein, Mu Tianxing spent half of his life, sparing no effort in expending a large amount of manpower and resources, to explore the Barbaric Wilderness Forest. After more than twenty years of effort, just when success seemed imminent, he heard that it was all for naught, and even his discovered crystal mine vein had been taken by others. In his fury, Mu Tianxing vomited a mouthful of blood mixed with rage.

"What about those four elders? Have they been found?"

"We found a corpse of one elder in a bush, pierced through the heart with a sword. It’s certain that someone discovered the crystal mine vein; otherwise, the four elders wouldn’t have been out of contact. Now it seems they have all met with a violent end," the old butler said.

"Who exactly? Who could take out four of my Mu Clan’s powerful figures in one fell swoop?" Mu Tianxing’s face was grim, dark and frightening. It was obvious he was suppressing his anger, not venting it now because any outburst would be futile. Only by finding the murderer could he recover the lost crystal stones.

The old butler spoke solemnly, "Master, I think the Ji Clan is the most likely. Of those who could achieve this feat, only the Ji Clan’s martial artists have the capability. Also, don’t you find the Ji Clan’s actions very strange?"

"Why do you say that?" Mu Tianxing was intrigued.

The old butler continued, "Master, think about it. The Ji Clan suddenly involved our Mu Clan and the Shi Clan in their ambush plan, to kill off all the martial artists entering the Barbaric Wilderness Forest, allowing no one to return, to weaken the power of ancient clans outside the three great ancient clans. Isn’t the timing of this too coincidental with our discovery of the crystal mine vein?"

The old butler’s words made Mu Tianxing ponder deeply. It was not unreasonable. The ones capable of dismissing four mythic realm powerhouses from his Mu Clan could only be the Stone Clan and the Ji Clan. As for other ancient clans, they either didn’t have the guts or the strength. His Mu Clan’s mythic realm was unmatched by other ancient clans’ mythic realms.

The reason the three great ancient clans are considered such is because their powerhouses are stronger, even at the same realm. They outstrip the martial artists of other ancient clans within the same level.

After all, the cultivation techniques and resources of the three great ancient clans are the richest and mightiest in the ancient land, unmatched by mid-tier or top-tier ancient clans.

And the Ji Clan precisely at this time organized to ambush and kill other martial artists, while ostensibly for the benefit of the three great ancient clans; yet is it really that simple?

It’s indeed worth pondering.

"Your speculation is not impossible but not necessarily accurate. We also cannot rule out the possibility of some hidden master making a move. Keep a close eye on the safe passage. If anyone comes out alive, they might be the one who killed the four elders and knows about the mine vein," said Mu Tianxing.

"Master is indeed prudent. I hadn’t thought of that, but the safe passage is guarded by the powerhouses of the three clans, so it’s unlikely anyone could come out alive."

As the two were speaking, the Ji Clan sent a message separately to the Mu Clan and Shi Clan.

Before Mu Tianxing and the old butler could finish their conversation, they heard the Ji Clan’s message and immediately had it relayed.

"Clan Leader, the Ji Clan reports that the mythic strike team composed of the three great ancient clans suffered a devastating blow, clashing with ancient beasts, with only three people making it back."

What!

The mythic strike team of more than twenty was nearly wiped out?

Mu Tianxing was shocked.

"Among the surviving three, is there anyone from our Mu Clan?" Mu Tianxing asked.

The Mu Clan member shook his head.

"Master..." the old butler called out.

"I understand, it seems more likely now that it was the Ji Clan’s handiwork. To now stage such an incident as well, truly skillful moves," Mu Tianxing said with murderous intent.

"But Master, what you previously said isn’t necessarily without possibility. We should still take our time, investigate carefully, before making a move," advised the old butler.

"Find the remaining three elders’ bodies and determine the cause of death; it will help narrow down the suspects."

"I understand." The old butler nodded and continued to dispatch people for more investigation.

...

Ye Qiu didn’t know that the ancient beast incident, arising because of him, against the mythic strike team conveniently cleared his suspicion, causing Mu Tianxing to focus mainly on the Ji Clan.

Meanwhile, the Ji Clan, having schemed to ambush other weaker ancient clans’ powerhouses, ended up with heavy losses and provoked the Mu Clan.

Before the Mu Clan could reach the crystal mine vein, Ye Qiu had already sensed something and, with the Great Turtle Breath Evasion Technique, silently slipped away from the mine.

When he reached the safe passage again, he happened to meet Yue Lun and others. Many were ready to return, and when they saw the damaged state of the safe passage, they were a bit worried.

Ye Qiu knew this was due to him leading the Windhorn Beast, which fought against the black-clad men, causing the damage.

Later, he tried to catch Tang Yun and Tang Hai’s Grandelder, unaware of what happened afterward.

It seems now, the black-clad men likely suffered heavy losses, and the group returned together, as they had when they first came, luckily with no casualties on either side.

Ye Qiu didn’t mention whether the black-clad men remained hidden ahead, preparing to ambush those returning, because since the appearance of that Windhorn Beast, he wasn’t sure how many of those guys were still alive.

Anyway, there were quite a few people returning this time, including seven or eight mythic realm figures, so there wasn’t much to worry about.

Along the way, several young members of the Yue clan continually asked Ye Qiu about his adventures after parting and what he had gained.

Ye Qiu replied with a smile, "Not bad," and the young Yue clan members didn’t press further, recognizing it as a personal matter. Besides, there’s a saying to not flaunt one’s wealth; no one would brag about their fortune.

The Yue clan people were decent, and Ye Qiu wasn’t averse to them. However, among everyone, Ye Qiu naturally had the greatest gains, likely surpassing all who ventured into the Barbaric Wilderness Forest.

Firstly, he acquired three mountain-like piles of crystal stones, ranging from first to third grade, in abundance.

Secondly, he obtained two types of fruits containing rule power, one being the Wind Rule Fruit, Bai’ai, and the other the Ice Rule Fruit, Bingguo. Although he lost two for registration, used one himself, and had two remaining.

Then, there were various long-aged herbs, exceptionally precious with some even being materials for saint-grade elixirs.

Lastly, by slaying those who initially attacked him, he acquired a defensive treasure soft armor, which would be a lifesaver at critical moments.

The rest were less important trophies like cultivation technique manuals.

As they continued, nobody mentioned their harvests again. Ye Qiu was surprised to find that soon, as they approached the ancient land, no black-clads appeared, and his mood improved significantly, at least facing fewer troubles.

Finally, they reached the starting point of the safe passage, and everyone returned to the ancient land once more.

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