C97 Mine
C97 Mine
Lin Cheng chuckled. "I am going to find out more about the Chu Family, and I have gained a lot from it."
Zhu Ziqiao was slightly stunned, and then she remembered that in the city, Lin Cheng had specially gone to a store that was related to the Chu Family. The identity of the person who came was questioned and belittled the Chu Family. At the same time, it aroused the anger of those merchants. However, he had also allowed them to proudly tell her how many properties the Chu Family had, and how many experts there were in the family. It was as if they were showing off. She immediately understood what was going on.
"So, you have thought of a way?" Zhu Ziqiao asked, "You want to start from the other properties of the Chu Family?"
"That's right!"
Lin Cheng laughed and said, "Those merchants said that the Chu Family currently has three major industries. One is the shops and business in the city, and the other is the mining of ores. The last is the trade caravans and transportation businesses that go to other cities and kingdoms. Girl, which one do you think is easier to deal with? "
Zhu Ziqiao immediately understood and said," You suspect that Chu Family discovered the Spirit Stone Vein during the mining of ores? So you want to start from the ore business of the Chu Family? "
She knew that Lin Cheng had his eyes on the Spirit Stone of the Chu Family, so she could first rule out the shops and business in the city.
Unless the people of Chu Family were idiots, they would never allow a corner of the Spirit Stone to flow into the shops. That would only bring disaster to the family.
Besides, the Chu Family had numerous experts in the city. If someone attacked the merchants of the Chu Family, they would certainly attract a large number of experts to hunt them down.
Secondly, the trade caravan and the transportation business could naturally be excluded. This was because the trade caravans also had a large number of guards escorting the goods, and there was no lack of Fifth Level Chakra Stage and above experts amongst them. It was obviously impossible for the two of them to attack the trade caravans.
In other words, there was only one possibility left - ore.
"Little thief, I'm afraid your method won't work either."
Zhu Ziqiao frowned, "If there really is a Spirit Stone in the Chu Family's mine, then it will definitely be heavily guarded. I'm afraid that we won't even be able to get close to it, so how can we obtain the Spirit Stone?"
"Even if we can get close, we can't guarantee that we will be able to find the Spirit Stone smoothly." Lin Cheng shook his head.
"Then you..."
"We don't know where the Spirit Stone Vein of the Chu Family is, but there are people in the Chu Family who know about it. Otherwise, where did the news of the Spirit Stone Vein come from?"
Lin Cheng chuckled. "Did the Chu Family discover the Spirit Stone during the mining process? I don't know. However, this ore trade was one of the pillars of the Chu Family. If there is a problem with the mine, do you think the people of the Chu Family will be so anxious that they will jump to their feet? "
"You want to capture an important figure of Chu and interrogate him about the whereabouts of the Spirit Stone Vein?"
Zhu Ziqiao immediately understood Lin Cheng's plan. He wanted to cause a problem with the mine of the Chu Family and attract the important figures of the Chu Family. After that, he would capture this person and force the location of the Spirit Stone Vein out of his mouth!
Thinking of this, Zhu Ziqiao could not help but ask, "But if the person who came does not know the location of the Spirit Stone Vein, what should we do?"
"Isn't it simple? Then continue to wait for the more important people to arrive!"
Lin Cheng said, "Girl, think about it. Old Fifth of Chu Family always carries Storage Bag with him. There was also a Spirit Stone in the Storage Bag. This meant that there was someone in the Chu Family who knew about the existence of the Spirit Stone Vein. There definitely won't be only one or two people. It's very likely that all the important figures in the Chu Family know about it. It's just that I won't mention it to the public."
Zhu Ziqiao nodded thoughtfully and suddenly asked, "But, if there are many experts in Chu Family, what should we do? Also, after capturing the person, how can we guarantee that we will be able to get the answer we want? "
Lin Cheng smiled and said, "If there are too many experts, then we will avoid them. We will find another opportunity. As for the method of interrogation... Little girl, did you forget that I am an alchemist? Do you think that an alchemist wants to forge a pill that tortures one to the point of seeking death? How hard can it be?"
Zhu Ziqiao was stunned for a moment, and then she remembered the time when Lin Cheng lied and convinced her to poison him. She rolled her eyes at him and said, "You are really a bad guy!"
Lin Cheng laughed and asked, "Little girl, are you not worried now?"
Zhu Ziqiao snorted and said, "I am worried for the people of Chu Family!"
Lin Cheng suddenly laughed and said, "Little girl, let's get to work."
Less than a hundred miles north of Cicheng, there was a mountain range that was not considered vast. Because the most important river in this region, the Heavenly Eye River, ran through the valley in this mountain range, so this mountain range got its name and was called Heavenly Eye Mountain.
The Heavenly Eye River flowed through the valley and the vicinity of Cicheng. It was the most important water source in Cicheng, and at the same time, it also provided an extremely convenient condition for the water transportation in Cicheng.
However, the people of Cicheng knew that the two major powers in Cicheng were the ones who benefited the most - Wen Family and Chu Family.
The trade caravans of the Chu Family or the mines in the Heavenly Eye Mountain could easily transport goods through the Heavenly Eye River and earn a lot of money.
Furthermore, when the merchant caravans of Chu Family passed through the Heavenly Eye River, all the other ships had to avoid them. Otherwise, the only thing waiting for them was to sink into the river.
Therefore, in order to avoid bumping into the fleet of Chu Family, many of the ferry and Adventurer would choose to travel at night as much as possible. This was because, regardless of whether it was the Chu Family or the Wen Family, no fleet would pass by at night. Only the lowest level of Adventurer and laborer would have to work at night.
There were some lights on the Heavenly Eye River at night, and it even seemed a little lively.
As a result, Lin Cheng and Zhu Ziqiao, who were standing at the bow of the boat, appeared very inconspicuous in this small boat that came and went.
"What a powerful force!"
Looking at the boats on the river, Lin Cheng suddenly shook his head and sneered. He turned his head and asked, "If the Chu Family is like this, I'm afraid the Wen Family's behavior won't be any better, right?"
The law of the jungle, this was a bloody law that was thoroughly displayed on the Heavenly Eye River.
The Chu Family's strength was so powerful that it could almost be said that they could cover the sky with one hand. Therefore, they were extremely domineering. Just because they were worried that they would cause trouble for the ship of the Chu Family, these Adventurers, coolies, and ferrymen were the lowest class of people. They actually didn't dare to make a living during the day.
When Zhu Ziqiao saw this scene, she couldn't help but purse her lips and frown. What the little thief said was right. The behavior of the Wen Family was the same. Sometimes, it was even more overbearing than the Chu Family.
This made Zhu Ziqiao suddenly realize that with the behavior of the Wen Family, didn't this mean that Wen Zhongming had a disposition?
Would such a person be her father's sworn brother?
"Bro, be careful with your words!"
When Lin Cheng's words fell into the ears of the boatman who was supporting the boat, the latter could not help but look around. Seeing that the nearest boat was also dozens of meters away, the boatman let out a sigh of relief. He hurriedly said, "bro, those Cultivating Warriors have extraordinary hearing. If your words were heard by someone else, it would be heard by the people of Chu Family. The consequences would be severe!"
Lin Cheng frowned, but then he relaxed and nodded slightly, "Thank you, boatman, for the reminder."
The boatman also heaved a sigh of relief when he saw how obedient Lin Cheng was.
After that, he hurriedly supported the boat with all his strength, wanting to send Lin Cheng and the other man to the Heavenly Eye Mountain as soon as possible.
In the boatman's point of view, these two men were clearly foreign Adventurer who had just arrived in the Cicheng. They didn't know how terrifying the Chu Family and the Wen Family were, and they might get into trouble at any time. The boatman didn't want to get involved in this.
Lin Cheng and Zhu Ziqiao looked at each other, but didn't say anything.
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When Lin Cheng and Zhu Ziqiao arrived at the Heavenly Eye Mountain, it was already late at night. However, there were people moving on the shore of the valley from time to time.
"These are the Adventurers used to hunt or pick in the mountains." Zhu Ziqiao said in a low voice.
"Where is the mine?" Lin Cheng asked in a low voice.
"We still need to walk a few miles. Little thief, there must be people from the Chu Family guarding this forest. Be careful." Zhu Ziqiao said.
Lin Cheng nodded. He wasn't surprised by this. No matter how powerful the Chu Family was, they were still not a match for them. And it's hard to guarantee that no one would take the risk to steal the ore. Besides, if the Chu Family really had a Spirit Stone Vein, then they would definitely attach great importance to it. No matter how cautious they were, it wouldn't be excessive.
It would be strange if no one was watching and guarding it!
Although Zhu Ziqiao had never entered the Chu Family's mine, because of the hostility between the two families, therefore, Lin Cheng and ___ easily avoided the guards and hidden sentries of the Chu Family. They entered the range of the mine.
The mine of the Chu Family was located in a canyon. Lin Cheng and Zhu Ziqiao hid on the cliff and looked down. They saw a house made of round wood and a few torches shaking below. There was a faint light coming out of the house.
"These houses are filled with laborers working in the mine, as well as servants of the Chu Family." Zhu Ziqiao said in a low voice, "These people are not much of a threat. Most of them are not Cultivating Warrior. Even the Cultivating Warrior does not have a very high Cultivation Level. "
She pointed in another direction and said in a low voice, "The people in that limestone building are the biggest threat."
Following the direction where Zhu Ziqiao pointed, Lin Cheng saw that in the canyon below, not too far away from those houses, there was a limestone building. There was also a faint light emitting from within.
"Who lives in this stone house?" Lin Cheng asked.
"It's the biggest manager of the mine. As far as I know, before I left Cicheng, there was another powerful instructor besides the manager of the Chu Family mine. He should also be in that stone house."
Zhu Ziqiao's expression was somewhat cautious.
Lin Cheng frowned and asked, "A powerful instructor? What Cultivation Level is this person?"
He was not surprised that there were experts guarding the mine. It would be strange if there were no experts in such an important place. What he was curious about was, what kind of Cultivation Level was this expert from the Chu Family?