Grand Sky Palace, within the Grand Sky Hall.

Sect Master Gu Mingchao, the Great Elder, and the heads of each division were all gathered here.

Chu Xinghe's lucky star, Qin Xiangqian, had come to the Grand Sky Sect with some troubling news.

The number one spirit mine of the Grand Sky Sect had been exhausted, and it hadn't produced a single spirit stone for over half a month.

This number one spirit mine was an exceptional vein acquired by the Grand Sky Sect centuries ago.

The rise of the Grand Sky Sect owed much to this mine.

Even today, the spirit stones produced by the number one mine accounted for about ten percent of the sect's total output.

Now that the mine was depleted, it was indeed very bad news.

Gu Mingchao had summoned the heads of each division with a simple purpose: to discuss how to choose a new spirit mine.

After all, spirit mines are crucial for any sect as a source of spirit stones. The Grand Sky Sect is vast and consumes a lot, so the most important thing now is to find a vein that can replace the number one mine.

"Qin Xiangqian, has the Chamber of Commerce provided any leads?"

The Great Elder spoke slowly.

Qin Xiangqian respectfully replied, "Great Elder, the number one spirit mine is the best of the best. There are very few mines in the world that can compare. Finding a vein to replace it in a short time is extremely difficult..."

Many elders nodded in agreement; Qin Xiangqian was right.

The number one spirit mine was top-notch, and replacing it would not be easy.

"With the depletion of the spirit mine, finding a replacement is of utmost importance. Which elder is willing to personally visit Spirit Vein Mountain to select a new spirit mine?"

Gu Mingchao spoke from the center of the hall.

But as soon as the Sect Master finished speaking, all the elders, including the Great Elder, remained silent.

It wasn't that the elders were unwilling to contribute to the sect.

The selection of a spirit mine was no small matter.

Purchasing a new spirit mine would cost an astronomical amount.

And finding a mine comparable to the number one mine would be even more challenging.

In such a situation, a wrong choice would bring unimaginable losses to the sect, so even the Great Elder dared not speak lightly.

Qin Xiangqian looked at the silent elders, opened his mouth, but hesitated to speak.

"Qin Xiangqian, take a rest in the sect for now. The sect will discuss this matter further before making a decision," Gu Mingchao said, knowing that this issue wouldn't be easily resolved, so it had to be temporarily set aside.

"Yes!"

After bowing and saluting the Sect Master and all the elders, Qin Xiangqian left the Grand Sky Hall.

As soon as he stepped out of the hall, he saw Chu Xinghe in the distance, standing in the Grand Sky Palace, waving at him.

Even without the Grand Sky Token, Chu Xinghe could still freely enter and exit the Grand Sky Palace.

Not to mention that Chu Xinghe often came to the Grand Sky Palace to consult with the Sect Master about the Grand Sky Battle Intent, and given his popularity in the Grand Sky Sect, the senior brothers and sisters on duty at the Grand Sky Palace wouldn't trouble him.

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Seeing Chu Xinghe waving, Qin Xiangqian's eyes lit up, and he quickly ran over to him.

Although it hadn't been long since they last parted, Qin Xiangqian was well aware of everything that had happened during this time.

Single-handedly, Chu Xinghe had trampled the younger generation of Martial Emperor City underfoot, even defeating Zheng Yu with the Seven-Colored Glazed Body. Later, in the alchemy competition with the Heavenly Medicine Palace, he became the first Fifth Grade Alchemist in the world to refine a divine pill.

It was a sensation everywhere.

First in combat among the younger generation, first in alchemy skills among the younger generation...

In a short time, the name Chu Xinghe had echoed in Qin Xiangqian's ears countless times.

Every time he thought of Chu Xinghe, Qin Xiangqian couldn't help but admire him. Senior Brother Xinghe was not only noble in character but also unfathomably powerful.

Moreover, the key point was that when he came to report the news about the number one mine, he had a bold idea, which was why he hesitated to speak in the Grand Sky Hall.

This bold idea was related to Chu Xinghe.

Last time, Senior Brother Xinghe had merely glanced at a raw stone and identified its issues, demonstrating a level of control over spirit stones that Qin Xiangqian, despite his lifetime of experience with raw stones, had never seen.

This must be the legendary ability granted by the Medicine Saint's inheritance.

So Qin Xiangqian thought that if Senior Brother Xinghe could go to Spirit Vein Mountain and personally select a spirit mine, it would surely be a surefire success.

But the Grand Sky Sect had its rules.

Traditionally, even ordinary elders dared not interfere in the selection of spirit mines because a wrong choice would have severe consequences.

This was why the elders remained silent after the Sect Master spoke.

Even the division heads and the Great Elder dared not take it lightly. Although Senior Brother Xinghe held a remarkable position in the sect, it seemed unlikely that the sect would entrust such a significant task to him.

Qin Xiangqian didn't hide anything from Chu Xinghe and directly shared his purpose for coming and his thoughts.

After hearing Qin Xiangqian's words, Chu Xinghe was silent for a full ten seconds!

What does it mean when someone brings you a pillow just as you're about to nap?

What does it mean to offer help in a time of need?

What does it mean to find joy in helping others?

What does it mean to be a lucky star?

From today on, there's only one lucky star in this world, and that's you, Qin Lucky Star!

Last time, meeting Qin Lucky Star brought him the peak of Third Grade cultivation. Just when he was troubled by his losses in Martial Emperor City and the Heavenly Medicine Palace, Qin Lucky Star brought such a great opportunity!

A spirit mine!

How significant is a spirit mine to the sect?

And how astronomical is the cost of purchasing one!

Oh my heavens!

If he were to buy a dud for the sect, what a terrifying loss that would be!

Heaven rewards those who work hard, and there's always a silver lining!

Chu Xinghe was almost in tears; wasn't this the opportunity he had been waiting for?

And what comforted Chu Xinghe even more was that Qin Lucky Star thought of him first without needing any prompting.

Qin Lucky Star, oh Qin Lucky Star, I don't know a thing about raw stones...

Although the Medicine Saint's inheritance did include some knowledge about raw stones, he hadn't even glanced at it!

Suppressing his excitement, Chu Xinghe looked at Qin Lucky Star and said, "President Qin, have you mentioned this to the Sect Master?"

"Senior Brother Xinghe, I didn't dare to. This matter is too significant, and I was afraid of dragging you into it."

You're the one dragging me into this!

Chu Xinghe was genuinely anxious this time. If he missed such a good opportunity, he would regret it for the rest of his life.

Selecting a spirit mine and causing the sect trouble was a heaven-sent opportunity.

If he made the wrong choice, the sect would suffer, and he would gain.

The sect would need someone to take the blame for such a significant loss, and Chu Xinghe thought that even if he wasn't demoted to the outer sect, he would surely lose his status as a personal disciple.

In this way, he would be punished and gain another wave of benefits.

Where else could he find such an opportunity?

"President Qin, how could you be so muddle-headed? If such an important task is entrusted to an inexperienced elder and something goes wrong, what a tremendous loss the sect would suffer. Let's go, let's go to the Grand Sky Hall right now!"

Chu Xinghe dragged Qin Xiangqian all the way to the Grand Sky Hall.

Qin Xiangqian wore a wry smile. He didn't doubt Chu Xinghe's motives or his ability with raw stones.

The main issue was status.

Selecting a spirit mine was so crucial that only figures of division head level had the authority. Chu Xinghe was still just a disciple, even if he was a personal disciple. Would the sect really entrust such a significant task to him?

As Chu Xinghe dragged Qin Xiangqian into the Grand Sky Hall, the big shots inside, who were in the middle of a discussion, were slightly taken aback.

"You brat, the sect is in the middle of a meeting. How dare you barge in? Get out now!" The Great Elder stood up and angrily reprimanded Chu Xinghe.

Hearing the Great Elder's words, many elders chuckled without saying much.

Even Sect Master Gu Mingchao smiled without speaking.

But Qin Xiangqian was stunned.

He had been dragged in by Senior Brother Xinghe so quickly that he had forgotten that when the Sect Master and elders were in a meeting, no one was allowed to intrude.

Qin Xiangqian knew the Grand Sky Sect's rules were strict. Once, a core disciple accidentally intruded into the Grand Sky Palace and was stripped of his core disciple status and demoted to the outer sect.

But today, after Chu Xinghe dragged him into the Grand Sky Hall, the Great Elder just told him to get out?

Senior Brother Xinghe was under the Great Elder's tutelage, so it was understandable for the Great Elder to cover for him, but for the other elders and even the Sect Master to have no objections was too shocking!

Others who intruded into the Grand Sky Palace were demoted to the outer sect, but Senior Brother Xinghe was just told to get out?

Qin Xiangqian grabbed Senior Brother Xinghe, intending to leave, but Senior Brother Xinghe shook him off and stood his ground.

"Great Elder, don't be hasty. I have something important to report."

Confronting the Great Elder on the spot?

Qin Xiangqian was dumbfounded. Senior Brother Xinghe, if the Great Elder tells us to get out, we should just get out. Confronting the Great Elder like this would result in severe punishment!

Qin Xiangqian was so scared that he could barely hold his bladder.

In the Grand Sky Sect, confronting the Great Elder was a grave offense!

"Oh... since you have something to report, go ahead."

Qin Xiangqian: "???"

What was this?

Others who intruded into the Grand Sky Hall were demoted to the outer sect, but Senior Brother Xinghe intruded and confronted the Great Elder, and the Great Elder wasn't angry at all, even letting him speak?

At this moment, Qin Xiangqian realized he was wrong... he was gravely mistaken.

Senior Brother Xinghe's status in the Grand Sky Sect was beyond his imagination.

Today, if it were any other disciple, they would never walk out of the Grand Sky Hall.

"I just asked President Qin, and it seems the sect's number one spirit mine is exhausted, right?" Chu Xinghe spoke calmly.

But as soon as he said this, Qin Xiangqian turned pale with fright.

Senior Brother Xinghe! You really dare to say anything!

The matter of the number one spirit mine was a sect secret. I told you because I trust you, Senior Brother Xinghe.

But now you're saying it in front of so many elders and the Sect Master? Are you crazy?

Unauthorized inquiry into sect secrets is a capital offense, and surely the Great Elder would be furious!

Doomed, today we're doomed.

Qin Xiangqian was almost in tears, but just as he was waiting for the Great Elder's thunderous wrath, the Great Elder spoke.

"You're right."

Qin Xiangqian: "???"

What was this? Saying he was right was acceptable?