Seven days finally passed.
Today was the day for Lu Li's mine shaft to go down into the mines.
It was also the day he had long awaited to send a message to Great Xia!
"Going down into the mines again..."
"Sigh... I wonder if I'll make it back alive this time."
"Hurry up... stop complaining, be careful not to be out of line when Senior Brother Bai arrives."
"......"
Amidst a few numb murmurs.
One by one, the laborers filed out of the wooden hut.
The mine shaft where Lu Li was located was just one part of the entire Qingchi Sect's mining area.
There were fewer than a hundred people.
There were at least a dozen more such mining areas in the Qingchi Sect.
This showed the immense wealth of the Qingchi Sect...
"I wonder if the Azure Gold Spirit Ore I sent back last time has led to any breakthroughs."
"If they can truly purify the spiritual power efficiently..."
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Thinking of the items sent back to Great Xia last time, Lu Li couldn't help but feel hopeful.
Efficiently purifying the spiritual power within the spirit ore and removing impurities could only be done by Foundation Establishment Daoist Masters and professional artifact cultivators.
If Great Xia could achieve this through technological means.
It would undoubtedly provide Lu Li with tremendous help.
Breaking through to Qi Refining Level 2 would be a given, and even before Foundation Establishment, he could enjoy the convenience and thrill of efficient cultivation!
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh whoosh!"
Just as Lu Li was pondering.
A bright sword light suddenly rose from afar.
The sword light was like a rainbow, arriving in the blink of an eye.
Revealing a middle-aged figure in a white robe, it was none other than the Outer Sect Disciple Bai Sheng.
"Greetings, Senior Brother!"
"Greetings, Senior Brother..."
"......"
Seeing the newcomer, the raggedly dressed gray-robed laborers dared not be negligent.
They all cupped their fists and bowed in respect.
Lu Li hid himself behind the crowd.
Following suit, he cupped his fists.
For some reason, he felt that Bai Sheng seemed different today compared to before.
There was a sense of excitement he was trying hard to conceal...
"This guy... could it be something good happened?"
"Could it be..."
For some reason, Lu Li couldn't help but recall the terrifying figure that soared into the clouds a few days ago, shining with golden light.
"Daoist Master Bai Yi advancing to True Monarch... could it be because of this?"
Before Lu Li could figure it out.
Bai Sheng, standing on the flying sword, had already spoken.
"Everyone... quickly head down to the mines!"
"Do not waste time, the ore will be collected in two days."
"Those who are late... you know the rules."
The still cold voice echoed in everyone's ears.
The laborers dared not delay and filed into the mining area.
Watching the eager laborers.
A barely suppressible excitement hung on Bai Sheng's cold lips.
"The patriarch has broken through!"
"I thought with my age and status in the family, it would be difficult to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill in this lifetime."
"But now... the patriarch has advanced to True Monarch!"
"Our Bai family is one of the four Golden Elixir families in the Qingchi Sect!"
"The benefits and enjoyment are incomparable to before... I heard the patriarch is meeting at Shangyuan Peak today."
"If successful... the family's resources will increase several times, and as long as I can reach Qi Refining perfection before fifty..."
"Foundation Establishment is hopeful!"
Thinking of the various events in the family these past few days, Bai Sheng couldn't help but feel elated.
With the patriarch's breakthrough, as a member of the Bai family, his glory was shared.
Even the ragged laborers before him looked much more pleasing to the eye.
His gaze swept over the crowd, landing on a vaguely familiar figure.
"That Qi Refining 1st Stage... what's his name again?"
"Lu Li? Last time he handed over the full amount..."
"Hmph, lucky... let's see if you can be so lucky this time."
With a cold snort, Bai Sheng withdrew his gaze.
He began planning his future Foundation Establishment matters.
Foundation Establishment, also known as Daoist Master, lives over two hundred and twenty years, with divine sense and powerful magic.
In the Qingchi Sect, one could advance to Inner Disciple, living freely.
Such a goal, he naturally wanted to strive for.
And once the laborers entered the mine shaft, they hurriedly squeezed into the narrow, crisscrossing tunnels.
Daring not to waste a moment.
Lu Li was no exception, though he wasn't worried about not handing over enough spirit ore.
He was eager to connect with the nation.
He was very curious if the items he sent back last time had made any progress.
Whether they could help him quickly break through to Qi Refining Level 2.
Just before entering the mine, he distinctly felt a chill down his back.
No need to think, it must have been Bai Sheng watching him.
"Huff... huff..."
"I must speed up, even if I hand over the full amount this time to get by again."
"But next time, if I'm still at Qi Refining 1st Stage before going down the mine and hand over the full amount..."
"Bai Sheng will definitely find a way to dig into my background! He might even search my soul!"
Feeling the urgency.
Lu Li twisted and turned, walking several hundred meters in the narrow mine shaft before stopping.
After confirming no one was around and it was safe.
He reached into his chest and took out the Fish-Shaped Jade Pendant.
"Buzz~!"
Without hesitation, Lu Li slowly activated his cultivation technique.
A thin stream of spiritual power flowed from his meridians into the jade pendant.
The next second.
A faint light suddenly flickered.........
Blue Star, Great Xia.
In Jing City National Security, the newly formed Team 749 began preparations for today's cross-realm communication early in the morning.
After all, this transmission marked the first official cross-realm communication between the two sides!
The preparations were thorough and comprehensive.
Dozens of high-definition cameras and special recording equipment were all set up.
Silently facing the fish-shaped jade pendant on the metal platform in the underground control hall.
All the elite members from various fields, professors, experts, scholars.
Even medical, strategic, translation, and psychology experts.
Had all arrived early.
"Report to Director Li, all amplification and recording equipment are ready."
"All 520 members of Team 749 are in position."
"A first-level alert has been initiated within a five-kilometer radius of the building."
"Air traffic control and ground traffic control have been notified."
"Awaiting your instructions!"
In the underground control hall, a soldier in uniform reported loudly to Li Yuanchao, who stood tall with slightly graying hair.
The entire control hall was silent.
Except for the occasional faint electrical sound from the communication devices.
No one spoke, everyone eagerly watched the fish-shaped jade pendant lying quietly on the metal platform in the center of the hall.
Until a faint light slowly flickered.
A gleam flashed in Li Yuanchao's eyes, and he immediately ordered in a deep voice.
"Everyone... prepare for cross-realm communication!"
Buzz~!
As soon as he finished speaking.
Wang Zhiwen, the senior academician who first reported and the core leader of Team 749's research group, stood up excitedly.
Speaking into the amplification device in his hand, he trembled as he spoke.
"Comrade Xiao Lu! Can you hear my voice?!"
"I can hear you, Old Wang... Hello."
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