All the elders, including the Great Elder, fell silent.

Chu Xinghe's actions might not have been intentionally aimed at winning people over, but they certainly had that effect.

In such a situation, if it were anyone else, it would definitely be seen as rebellious.

However, the Sect Master was not only not angry at Chu Xinghe's actions but was extremely pleased.

Everyone knew that the Sect Master was already grooming Chu Xinghe as his successor.

The more outstanding Chu Xinghe was, the happier the Sect Master became.

"No one is to give any response to the other sects. Since when does our Grand Sky Sect need to explain itself to others? Who do they think they are!"

The Sect Master exuded a powerful aura that seemed to make the entire Grand Sky Hall tremble.

"As for how the other sects will act next, haha... I'm curious to see. No one should intervene; leave it to Xinghe to handle. It's not often one gets the chance to face off against other sects. Let the kid experience it early. As for those unwilling to cooperate, tell them it's fine not to. As for the Shi family not wanting to continue pointing stones for our Grand Sky Sect, tell them the contract is void!"

"What? Do they think our Grand Sky Sect can't have stones pointed without the Shi family?"

After speaking, the Sect Master stood up and left without looking back.

Only after the Sect Master left did everyone dare to take a deep breath.

Even the Great Elder wore a look of disbelief.

Don't be fooled by the Sect Master's usual gentle demeanor; never forget, he is the Grand Sky Emperor of the Grand Sky Sect, the number one on the Heavenly Dao list!

The Sect Master had been keeping a low profile for years, and the Grand Sky Sect had been peaceful, but that didn't mean the Grand Sky Sect was easy to bully. The prestige of the number one sect in the world is not something anyone can challenge.

The Shi family and other sects seemed to have forgotten that an enraged Grand Sky Sect has the power to stir up the world!

The Grand Sky Sect is not just gentle; it has wiped out enough sects to circle the Blazing Sun Continent three times!

All the sects were waiting for someone from the Grand Sky Sect to go to Spirit City to deal with Chu Xinghe.

Chu Xinghe himself was waiting!

Would it be the Great Elder coming?

Or would the Sect Master come personally?

Goodness, what kind of punishment would he face?

The rumors outside of being executed on the spot, Chu Xinghe definitely didn't believe.

Stripped of his status as a personal disciple and demoted to an outer disciple?

Or even made into a miner disciple?

It's not impossible.

Just who could stop him from being punished?

But after waiting expectantly for days, there was no movement from the Grand Sky Sect.

Not to mention the Sect Master coming personally, not even a disciple was sent to deliver a message?

Chu Xinghe was confused... Is the sect's communication really this underdeveloped?

Or is the teleportation array broken? But even if it were, someone should have walked over by now, right?

Yet there was no response at all. What does this mean? I've caused such a stir, and the Grand Sky Sect has become the target of all criticism!

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But being anxious was useless, as Qin Xiangqian brought some new good news!

"Senior Brother Xinghe, bad news, all the sects have canceled their cooperation with our chamber of commerce, and the Shi family has voided our contract. Now... we're completely isolated!"

Chu Xinghe was overjoyed!

This is bad news?

A blessed one indeed, always bringing the best news.

"The other sects' cooperation isn't a big deal, but the contract with the Shi family..."

Qin Xiangqian was troubled.

The Shi family is the number one stone-pointing family in the world, with over seventy percent of raw stones becoming spirit stones thanks to their skillful pointing.

Now that the Shi family refuses to point stones for the Grand Sky Sect, the sect is truly in trouble.

"Haha... can't eat pork with hair without the butcher?" Chu Xinghe scoffed.

Qin Xiangqian was helpless: "Besides the Shi family, there are other family forces with stone-pointing skills, but their spirit stone yield isn't as good as the Shi family's, and their fees are much higher. This way, the sect will suffer losses."

Great!

Chu Xinghe was ecstatic; Spirit City is a great place, ever since coming here, the good news hasn't stopped.

More losses, huh? So how do we maximize those losses?

"Can't our Grand Sky Sect point stones ourselves?" Chu Xinghe asked tentatively.

"Senior Brother Xinghe, you might not know, but stone pointing isn't that simple. Training a stone pointer requires not only the technique but also finding someone with the innate talent for it."

"The technique is one thing; although it's hard to obtain externally, if our Grand Sky Sect spends a lot, we might be able to buy it. But finding a good stone pointer, that's as hard as reaching the heavens."

Chu Xinghe was thrilled after hearing this.

Huge expenses? As hard as reaching the heavens?

Does that mean it's easy to waste money?

What are we waiting for? Let's train our own stone pointers and end up with nothing.

"Relying on others is worse than relying on ourselves. No matter the cost, buy the stone-pointing technique immediately."

"Huh?" Qin Xiangqian was dumbfounded.

But seeing the glaring Grand Sky Token, Qin Xiangqian could only nod.

"As for the candidate for the stone pointer, I'll take care of it."

Chu Xinghe was full of confidence because he already had the perfect candidate in mind.

What? Ma Liang and the others?

Absolutely not, those guys are all exceptionally talented, who knows if they have stone-pointing talent?

As a fake blessed one, if Ma Liang turned out to be a one-in-a-million stone-pointing genius, Chu Xinghe wouldn't know where to cry.

So after much thought, Chu Xinghe thought of the perfect candidate.

Wang Tieniu!

Stone pointers rely on talent, but look at Wang Tieniu's talent... haha...

Stone pointers need to be smart and clever, but look at Wang Tieniu! Perfect!

Stone pointers need Fortune Essence, and even if you ignore the first two, just look at Tieniu's luck, there's no second choice.

Someone who can't even figure out stone mining, let him learn stone pointing, just ask how I can lose this round!

If this stone-pointing technique doesn't go to waste, Chu Xinghe would feel sorry for Wang Tieniu's extraordinary talent!

Qin Xiangqian went to buy the stone-pointing technique, while Chu Xinghe called Wang Tieniu over.

"Senior Brother Xinghe, I'm here! What do you need me for? Just say the word, and I'll do anything for you!"

"Tieniu, there's a very important and historically significant task for you. Do you think you can handle it?"

"Of course! Leave it to me!"

Look at that! Chu Xinghe was satisfied.

Anyone else hearing about such an important task would at least ask what it is, but look at our Tieniu, agreeing without a second thought, just ask if it's reliable.

"Good! With your words, Tieniu, I'm very comforted. You can go back now, and when the time comes, I'll call you."

"Okay! Senior Brother Xinghe, I'm leaving."

Tieniu left, and Chu Xinghe was even more satisfied.

This junior brother is reliable, not asking a single question, saving me the trouble of making up reasons. Where can you find such a worry-free junior brother?

Unlike Ma Liang, who always causes trouble for me.

In recent days, the spirit mines of various sects have been in turmoil again.

Wasn't Chu Xinghe supposed to be severely punished so everyone could start over on the same footing?

But now, what's with the Grand Sky Sect's reverse competition?

Many miners have gone to the Grand Sky Sect's spirit mine to see what's happening.

What they saw was amazing!

The miner disciples of the Grand Sky Sect were all wearing brand-new miner disciple uniforms, which were not shoddily made but made of the same material as the sect's outer disciples' clothes.

The two most famous chefs in Spirit City were invited by the Grand Sky Sect to cook at the spirit mine.

The succulent braised pork, the colorful and fragrant stir-fried dishes, the exquisite snacks, and even wine were provided?

What kind of divine meals are these!

The Grand Sky Sect even had new dormitories built for the miner disciples, with four people per room, complete with beds, and each miner disciple could rest for an hour after lunch?

Is this how people live?

And some miners were even on vacation mode, without any deduction of resources?

All the miner disciples from other sects were green with envy.

Look at the Grand Sky Sect's miner disciples, then look at us. Is this a comparison between people?

This is a comparison between people and slaves!

All the miner disciples from other sects were fed up.

Wasn't Chu Xinghe supposed to be executed on the spot?

Wasn't everyone supposed to be back on the same starting line? So only we are suffering while they are living like kings?

The miner disciples from all sects were in an uproar, and the first major strike occurred.

Despite various threats and inducements from their sects, the miner disciples were determined this time.

At worst, we'll quit!

Let the sect abolish our cultivation level, we'll start anew at the Grand Sky Sect!

Facing the miners' backlash, the sects began to shift the pressure onto the Grand Sky Sect.

All cooperation was canceled, and rumors of the Grand Sky Sect's hypocrisy spread everywhere.

Unlike other sects' spirit mines, at the Grand Sky Sect's spirit mine, all miner disciples were grateful for the treatment guaranteed by Senior Brother Xinghe.

"Ma Lao San! How dare you slack off, do you think you're worthy of Senior Brother Xinghe!"

"Ma Lao San, you don't deserve to stay in the spirit mine!"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I was blinded by greed, I'll never do it again!"

"Ma Lao San, if there's a next time, we won't spare you!"

In the past, people from the Grand Sky Chamber of Commerce had to constantly watch over the miners, fearing they would slack off and reduce output.

But these days, there's no need. If anyone slacks off, the other miner disciples will definitely give them a hard time.

Do you think you're worthy of Senior Brother Xinghe?

This phrase became the motto in the heart of every miner disciple!

Now the miners rest well when it's time to rest, and work like mad when it's time to work.

For several days, those responsible for collecting raw ore noticed something strange.

The miner disciples were working fewer hours than before, yet... the output hadn't decreased at all, and even... increased by thirty percent?

What is this?

Completely baffling!

The news reached Qin Xiangqian, who was also confused, but he didn't report it to Chu Xinghe, planning to observe further. After all, sometimes a certain vein's output might increase, so it needed further observation.

Meanwhile, Qin Xiangqian finally spent a fortune to buy the stone-pointing technique.

But when Qin Xiangqian cautiously inquired about the stone pointer candidate mentioned by Senior Brother Xinghe, he was dumbfounded.

"Wang Tieniu? The unlucky Wang Tieniu? Senior Brother Xinghe, are you sure you're not joking?"

"It's Tieniu, he's the one-in-a-million stone-pointing master candidate, trust me, and trust Tieniu! Surpassing the Shi family, the future depends on Tieniu!"

Qin Xiangqian was stunned...

Surpass the Shi family?

This time, the money spent on the stone-pointing technique is probably going to be completely wasted...