"Spirit Jade Ore Vein?!"

Qin Yang's gaze slightly focused, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes.

Spirit Stones are the most commonly used currency throughout the Immortal Cultivation Realm; not only do cultivators need Spirit Stones for cultivation, but various puppets and flying boats also require Spirit Stones to provide energy.

Spirit Jade's importance to cultivators and an Immortal Cultivation sect closely rivals that of Spirit Stones.

Spirit Jade contains Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and during array setups, Spirit Jade can serve as a medium; an array master can infuse mana and runes into the Spirit Jade to establish the array.

Spirit Jade can also be used to create Jade Talismans, which are more powerful than talismans made from talisman paper. Additionally, Spirit Jade has significant effects on Spirit Fields, as it can be ground into powder and sprinkled into the soil to fertilize Spirit Fields.

Qin Yang once acquired a piece of Spirit Jade about the size of half a small bed in Danfeng City. However, some of it had already been consumed to fertilize Spirit Fields, and with the growth of the Spirit Condensing Fruit Tree requiring a large amount of Spirit Jade to provide Spiritual Energy, Qin Yang didn't dare to use it excessively.

Evidently, the Ancient Martial Artists on Earth are unaware of these uses of Spirit Jade.

For Ancient Martial Artists on Earth, Spirit Jade simply accelerates the operation of their Heart Methods, enhancing their cultivation, and its unique cooling characteristic prevents them from going astray in cultivation, allowing cultivation speed to be three times faster than normal.

What does three times mean? It means that sitting on Spirit Jade cultivating for one year is equivalent to others cultivating for three years.

Thus, the significance of a Spirit Jade Ore Vein to an Ancient Martial Sect can be imagined, which is why the Ancient Sword Sect took action to seize it.

Actually, not just the Ling Family, even sects with strength similar to the Ancient Sword Sect would be targeted, given that a Spirit Jade Ore Vein is excessively precious for any Ancient Martial force.

"Yes, that Spirit Jade Ore Vein was discovered by our Ling Family under extremely fortuitous circumstances."

Ling Xiaoyu nodded and said.

"If we had that Spirit Jade Ore Vein, our Ling Family's power would advance rapidly. However, although the vein is incredibly precious, our Ling Family has already decided not to contend for it."

Ling Xiaoyu lowered her voice as she spoke.

"Not contend for it?"

Qin Yang furrowed his brows.

"Yes, but even though our Ling Family is not contending for it, the Ancient Sword Sect seemingly has no intention of sparing our Ling Family. The Ancient Sword Sect's power in the Mortal Realm controls the largest gambling stone market in Yukun City."

"During this past half month, all jade merchants who had been cooperating with us have stopped supplying gambling stones to our Ling Family, and those we sent to transport gambling stones from Myanmar have been killed."

A hint of sorrow appeared on Ling Xiaoyu's face.

"The Ancient Sword Sect's actions are too domineering."

Qin Yang's face darkened.

"Sigh, Qin Yang, it's not just that. In Yukun City, several families led by the Wei Family that are hostile to our Ling Family have taken the opportunity to target us, knowing we offended the Ancient Sword Sect."

"Our Ling Family's jewelry industry, jade carving industry, and several hotels we operate have been impacted. High-end customers who learned we offended the Ancient Sword Sect have stopped purchasing premium jadeite and other jade from us."

Driving the car, Uncle Fu suddenly sighed as he spoke, clearly indicating the Ling Family's dire situation.

The Audi car drove from the airport towards Yukun City. In Yukun City's outskirts, at the foot of a mountain, lay a sprawling estate covering tens of thousands of square meters, surrounded by lush grass and towering trees.

Under the twilight glow of the setting sun, the entire estate appeared exceptionally tranquil and harmonious.

This is the estate where the Ling Family, known as the Jadeite family, resides.

The car traversed a wooded path, driving along a smooth stone road, then entered the estate.

"Miss Ling, Master Qin Yang, we have arrived."

Uncle Fu parked the car, and Qin Yang and Ling Xiaoyu got out.

Within the estate were clean lawns, green trees, and a fountain, along with Ancient Martial Artists dressed in white athletic attire patrolling.

In the center of the estate stood a large villa.

Guided by Ling Xiaoyu and Uncle Fu, Qin Yang entered the villa.

At this moment, seven figures were seated in the hall, with an elderly man with gray hair occupying the central chair, his face full of worry, brow deeply furrowed.

Apart from the elder with gray hair, there were three other elders and three middle-aged individuals; clearly, these seven are high-level members of the Ling Family.

"We don't even know if the Patriarch's illness can be cured."

"Indeed, the Patriarch's health is deteriorating day by day, and the Wei Family is relentlessly pressuring us, suppressing us at every turn."

"The Patriarch's illness rests entirely on Master Xu Li's shoulders. We believe Master Xu Li will surely heal the Patriarch's illness."

"..."

In the hall, everyone wore expressions of anxiety, looking towards the tightly shut room's door.

Currently, Master Xu Li, whom they spoke of, was inside the room diagnosing the illness of the Ling Family's Patriarch, Ling Quan.

Ling Xiaoyu and Qin Yang, after entering the villa, witnessed the Ling Family executives with worried expressions engaged in whispered conversations.

"Grand Elder."

Ling Xiaoyu approached the elder with gray hair, speaking with a tone of respect. The elder in front of her was the Ling Family's Grand Elder, his strength at the level of Earth Tier Great Perfection.

"Miss Ling, you've returned."

The Grand Elder raised his head, glanced at Ling Xiaoyu, and nodded subtly, then immediately turned his worried gaze toward the room door.

"Grand Elder, this is..."

Ling Xiaoyu gestured towards Qin Yang, introducing him.

The Grand Elder only now noticed Qin Yang, yet he merely gave Qin Yang a glance and, somewhat wearily, waved his hand, saying, "Miss Ling, I'm not interested in your friend. Take your friend to explore the estate."

Having said this, the Grand Elder again directed his anxious gaze toward the room door.

"Grand Elder, Qin Yang came to..."

Ling Xiaoyu's expression showed urgency.

"It's alright, Xiaoyu, no need to rush the introduction."

Qin Yang held Ling Xiaoyu back, saying, understanding that the Grand Elder's mind was not focused on them.

"Squeak."

At this moment, the bedroom door opened, and an elder in a white robe with gold-trimmed patterns emerged from the room.

The elder's face glowed healthily, his hair and white beard meticulously groomed, indicating regular upkeep, and his old face showed a hint of faint arrogance.

Upon seeing the elder in the white robe with gold trim exit, the Grand Elder and the six others in the hall hurriedly stepped forward and surrounded the elder.

"Master Xu Li, how is the Patriarch?"

The Grand Elder urgently asked first.

"Master Xu Li, is the Patriarch's illness under control?"

The others also focused their gaze on Master Xu Li, anxiously asking.

"My apologies, everyone; please forgive my incapability. Patriarch Ling Quan was injured by Ice Sword Qi from a Celestial Tier Great Perfection expert. It's already quite a feat to have narrowly escaped with his life, but he will likely only be cured with elixirs refined by a Fourth Grade Celestial Tier Alchemist."

Xu Li's gaze swept across the group, finally landing on the Grand Elder, shaking his head as he spoke.

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