"Immortal Spiritual Divine Power Jade Talisman." Xu Feng picked up the Jade Talisman and examined it carefully.
"Right, I took a look, and it should be a defensive Jade Talisman," said Niu Yibao.
Hearing it was a defensive Jade Talisman, Xu Feng instantly lost interest and stuffed it into his Storage Bag.
Defense Jade Talisman, what a joke. With Xiao Jin's Shield, who needs any defensive Jade Talisman.
Outside the mining cave's Array, the two found a small river and began fishing with homemade rods.
"Brother Xu, the Patrol Team just came here yesterday and got into a scuffle with people from the Xuanyin Sect, seizing back a mine and capturing quite a few good items," Niu Yibao said enviously.
The two of them had stationed here and killed a disciple from the Xuanyin Sect, receiving a reward of ten High Grade Spirit Stones since the fallen had no ranking.
"High risk, high return. What are the requirements to join the Patrol Team?" Xu Feng asked curiously.
"Just need the team leader's approval."
At that moment, Niu Yibao's expression changed slightly.
"Brother Xu, it seems like the Patrol Team's people have arrived."
"Let's go take a look and see what this Patrol Team is capable of," Xu Feng said as he casually put away his fishing rod, planning to continue next time he had a chance.
"Ha ha, Junior Brother Xu, I've finally found you!!"
A booming voice echoed deafeningly.
Xu Feng instantly noticed the figure that was almost ten feet tall.
"Senior Brother Li, welcome, welcome!" Xu Feng too became excited seeing an acquaintance.
Li Qianlian approached Xu Feng, happily slapping Xu Feng's shoulder with his palm.
Half of the leg sank into the ground, Xu Feng looked up and said, "Senior Brother Li, don't greet me with such a 'big gift' as soon as we meet, I can't take it."
He laboriously lifted his foot out of the ground.
"With Senior Brother Li's Patrol Team here, our mine's safety is guaranteed," Xu Feng said with a smile.
"Just being safe is not enough, how about making a big score? Join the Patrol Team and take on those Xuanyin Sect guys," Li Qianlian said magnanimously with a wave of his hand.
"It earns more than doing tasks in the Lower Realm." At the same time, he sent a voice transmission to Xu Feng.
"Hold on, let me finish this term guarding the mine with my brother first," Xu Feng turned and signaled Niu Yibao with a glance.
"Alright, it's just a few months' time, I'll wait for you."
Li Qianlian was swift and decisive, and after saying a few words, he led his team away.
"Being led by a tough guy from the Body Refining Lineage, our mine is indeed worry-free now," Niu Yibao said.
Indeed, in the following few months, under Li Qianlian's lead, his team fought several big battles with the Xuanyin Sect, and both sides quieted down a lot.
Xu Feng and Niu Yibao also spent a few months of peaceful time.
In a tavern in a small town outside the mine, Li Qianlian and Xu Feng were drinking.
"Junior Brother Xu, there aren't many people I admire, but you're one of them."
"That time, you risked your life taking on Lower Realm tasks to the extreme; I even broke into a sweat for you."
"I didn't expect Junior Brother Xu to be so strong," Li Qianlian said lifting his bowl-sized cup and clinking it with Xu Feng's, then downing it in one gulp.
"Junior Brother Xu, our Immortal Domain is about to plunge into great chaos."
"In my eyes, what people call a chaotic world is an opportunity for rising."
"Once Junior Brother Xu reaches the Nascent Soul Stage, how about developing the Lower Realm with me?"
"I can't guarantee anything else, but I dare say, one Intermediate Lower Realm can earn Junior Brother Xu at least 3000 High Grade Spirit Stones."
In his words, there was already a hint of drunkenness.
"Let's talk about the matters of that time when it comes; if Senior Brother Li gives the call, how could I not come?" Xu Feng said with a smile, admitting to himself that the 3,000 High Grade Spirit Stones were indeed tempting.
"Just what I wanted to hear from Junior Brother Xu!"
Half a month later, Xu Feng and Niu Yibao watched the lights approaching them at a high speed, with a touch of reluctance in their eyes.
The six-month guard duty had come to an end, and both of them could now return to their sect.
"Big Brother Xu, thank you for teaching me so much in these six months. I am now completely different from before," said Niu Yibao gratefully.
During this time, Xu Feng, when idle, helped to establish a combat system tailored for Niu Yibao.
Leveraging his own strengths to define his personal combat path.
"You're calling me big brother, it's only natural that I'd help you with such small matters," Xu Feng said with a slight smile.
The two streaks of light, previously on the horizon, had now arrived within a hundred li of Mining Cave Number 38.
"The two Senior Brothers have worked hard; leave the rest to us," said a man in green clothes and upright posture, saluting them.
"Good, the Patrol Team for the Purple Gold Vein is very strong, if any unexpected issues arise, just summon them."
After speaking, Xu Feng took Niu Yibao and flew towards Flying Spirit Immortal City.
"Big Brother Xu, after returning to the sect, I will retreat in my family for a while, and then as arranged by my family, I will undertake some tasks in the Lower Realm to train, and it might be a long time before I can contact you again," Niu Yibao said somewhat reluctantly.
"Protect yourself well when you take on tasks in the Lower Realm. There will always be times for us to meet within a sect."
"Do you remember what you once told me? Preserving your life is of the utmost importance."
This phrase was similar to his advice to his younger brother: Better the devil you know than the devil you don't.
Upon arrival at the Transfer Hall in Flying Spirit Immortal City, Xu Feng asked the guard in charge, "If I go to another Immortal City, can I still use this free opportunity?"
"As long as you stay within Green Cloud Immortal Domain, you can use it at any Immortal City," replied the person guarding the Transfer Array.
Xu Feng nodded and then said to Niu Yibao beside him, "Junior Brother Niu, you head back first. I need to visit my junior brother in Bilan Immortal City."
"Take care, Big Brother Xu," Niu Yibao nodded and stepped onto the Transfer Array.
After the confrontation with the Xuanyin Sect's Outer Sect, the rule established by the sect was that disciples who completed their tasks could use the Transfer Array to return to the sect for free.
So, Xu Feng thought of taking this opportunity to visit Xu Ming and pass on the Immortal Spiritual Divine Power Jade Talisman that he had obtained.
Half a month later, in Bilan Immortal City, Xu Feng inquired at the local branch of his sect about the large Spiritual Ore Vein where Xu Ming was located and set out for it.
"Junior Brother, be careful on your way. You might encounter members of the Xuanyin Sect," warned a disciple at the entrance to the Immortal City.
"Thanks for the reminder, Senior Brother!"
After leaving the Immortal City, Xu Feng flew towards the large Spiritual Ore Vein.
After flying ten thousand li, Xu Feng suddenly felt a pair of eyes staring at him from behind.
"Little Gold, be ready to cover me with a protective shield," Xu Feng communicated to the Golden Armored Spirit Turtle in his mind.
The Golden Armored Spirit Turtle indicated that there was no problem.
Half an hour into the flight, Xu Feng's heart suddenly tightened.
A golden shield instantly enveloped him.
On top of the shield was fixed a Treasure Short Sword that Xu Feng found somewhat familiar.
A woman wearing a dark red robe and a mask appeared in the distance, her eyes still as cold as they looked at Xu Feng.
"Come on, it's one-on-one now; let's have a straightforward clash," Xu Feng said, his lips curling up slightly.
This woman was one from the list given by the sect.