Chapter 29: A Letter from Meng Guan  

In the following hours, the two of them gradually raised their cups and set aside all worries, focusing solely on indulging in the pleasures of food and drink. 

This time, Lin Cong had not only successfully broken through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining but had also been warned by He Song, avoiding a life-threatening crisis. As a result, he was in an extremely cheerful mood and didn't hesitate to spend spirit stones as they toasted each other. 

And precisely because of this, after cup after cup of spirit wine, he soon became completely drunk and passed out. 

He Song, on the other hand, didn't drink much. 

Although they were within the Immortal Market, He Song always remained vigilant. 

While his cultivation was still at the lowest level in the cultivation world, He Song didn't want to cause any trouble due to drunkenness. 

During this hearty drinking session, He Song only became slightly tipsy, far from being drunk. 

Fortunately, Lin Cong had already settled the bill earlier. Seeing that he was unconscious, He Song naturally helped him back to his home. 

After taking Lin Cong back to his own house, He Song went out and returned to his own home. 

Since they were neighbors, He Song saved some time. 

Time flowed quietly. 

Days passed. 

Half a month later, in the morning, He Song received a Sound Transmission Paper Crane. 

The handwriting on the paper crane was from Meng Guan. 

"Fellow Daoist He, it has been a month since I arrived at the Chiling Gold Mine. Today, I received thirty-five spirit stones, which should be a cause for celebration. However, due to the restrictions on leaving the mine, I cannot return. I can only use the Sound Transmission Technique to share the good news with you." 

"Thanks to Brother Wei's help, when I arrived at the mine, there weren't many people. The mine manager, upon learning that I was originally an Immortal Market cultivator, assigned me to lead a team of rogue cultivators and supervise their mining. As a result, my monthly salary increased by five spirit stones." 

"Counting the days, today would have been the usual time for the three of us to gather. Unfortunately, I cannot return. Please don't blame me." 

"When I am able to leave in the future, I will definitely apologize in person and punish myself with three cups of wine." 

"Meng Guan." 

As He Song's gaze swept over the lines of text on the paper, he remained silent for a long time. 

But in the end, he folded the paper neatly and stored it safely in his meditation room. 

Stepping out of his house, He Song headed toward the spirit fields he managed, feeling a sense of relief. 

"Leading a team of rogue cultivators means that Meng Guan is not at the bottom of the hierarchy in the Chiling Gold Mine. At the very least, he's a minor supervisor." 

"With this, his safety has increased, and the likelihood of him dying in the mine has decreased significantly." 

Thinking this, He Song no longer felt the same sense of concern he had previously about Meng Guan's decision to go to the Chiling Gold Mine. 

Everyone has their own fate. 

Take Meng Guan, for example. 

Originally, he had only wanted to go mining to earn spirit stones. 

But unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the mine, he was promoted to a minor supervisor. 

In this way, he directly avoided the dangers of the mine that were hostile to ordinary miners. 

Perhaps there were still other dangers in the mine, but as a minor supervisor, he naturally had more opportunities to survive than the average miner. 

Moreover, with Meng Guan's cultivation at the sixth level of Qi Refining and his possession of talismans and magical tools, his chances of survival were greatly increased. 

Thinking this way, Meng Guan's decision to go to the Chiling Gold Mine could no longer be considered a life-threatening gamble. 

It was indeed dangerous, but his chances of survival had also improved significantly. 

As these chaotic thoughts flashed through his mind, He Song soon arrived at the spirit fields and began casting the Spirit Rain Technique. 

After half an hour of casting the Spirit Rain Technique, He Song turned and headed toward the Spirit Construction Pavilion. 

Today was the monthly gathering time again. 

Although Meng Guan was no longer here, and the gathering of three had become a gathering of two, He Song naturally still had to attend this tradition that had lasted for several years. 

At the Spirit Construction Pavilion, when He Song arrived, he found that Wei Fan had already been waiting for some time. 

At this moment, Wei Fan was holding a piece of paper, his gaze fixed on the text, his expression unreadable—whether it was joy or worry. 

"Brother Wei, have you also received a Sound Transmission from Old Meng?" He Song asked casually as he sat down beside Wei Fan. 

Meng Guan had sent him a Sound Transmission, so naturally, he wouldn't have forgotten Wei Fan. 

He Song's question was rhetorical. 

"Yes, Old Meng said I helped him a lot and that he'll treat me to a night of drinking when he returns," Wei Fan replied, putting down the paper with a smile. 

In their small circle of three, Meng Guan, though seemingly old, had a lively personality. He was the one who joked the most, so hearing Wei Fan say this didn't surprise He Song. 

However, the fact that Meng Guan was still in the mood to joke suggested that his current situation was probably not too bad. 

This made He Song feel even more at ease. 

As for the idea of a night of drinking, it was just a joke and shouldn't be taken seriously. 

But if Meng Guan really did return, he would likely express his gratitude to Wei Fan properly. 

"Enough of that. As long as he returns safely, that's what matters. But have you heard any other news about the Chiling Gold Mine recently?" He Song shook his head, not paying much attention to the matter, and instead asked about news regarding the mine. 

Wei Fan's cultivation was at the late-stage of Qi Refining, so the information he could obtain in the Zhushan Immortal Market was far greater than what He Song could access. 

A late-stage Qi Refining cultivator was among the top echelon of the pyramid in the Zhushan Immortal Market. 

Above them were only a few cultivators stuck at the ninth level of Qi Refining and the one Foundation Establishment True Person. 

"I haven't heard any news, but I have a feeling that this mine isn't as simple as we initially thought," Wei Fan said thoughtfully, taking a sip of tea. 

"Logically speaking, a mine of this scale, with only tens of thousands or a hundred thousand spirit stones, shouldn't have several Foundation Establishment True Persons stationed there." 

"There might be some hidden information we're not aware of. I'll keep an eye on it, and if anything happens, I'll inform you immediately." As he finished speaking, Wei Fan made sure to reassure He Song. 

His intuition told him that there was something unusual about the mine. 

But without concrete information, he couldn't be certain. 

However, if anything did happen, he would definitely inform He Song at once. 

As for whether something would happen, he couldn't say for sure. 

Beside him, He Song's expression shifted slightly. 

"Several Foundation Establishment True Persons stationed there?" 

These words flashed through He Song's mind, and he immediately became alert. 

The news he had heard earlier had also mentioned this. 

It was said that several Foundation Establishment True Persons were stationed at the Chiling Gold Mine. 

But he hadn't taken it seriously at the time, thinking it was false information. 

After all, Foundation Establishment True Persons weren't common. They couldn't be dispatched to just any place in large numbers. 

Even though the Thick Earth Sect was a Golden Core sect, the number of Foundation Establishment True Persons within it wasn't large, and they couldn't be sent out casually. 

However, when Wei Fan confirmed this news, He Song's internal alarm bells rang loudly. 

Coupled with the fact that the Chiling Gold Mine wasn't far from him, He Song felt as if a thorn were pressing against his back. A chill spread through his entire body, and his hair almost stood on end. 

If something really happened at the Chiling Gold Mine, the Zhushan Immortal Market, where he was located, would likely be affected soon. 

By then... 

(End of Chapter)