As they left, many townspeople nearby hurriedly came over, and soon the sound of wailing came from behind.
In the mines were buried their sons, husbands, fathers, and other relatives, how could they not weep?
"Alas, it’s truly a natural and man-made disaster." Paper Kite said generously.
"They brought it on themselves. I see the land around this town is quite fertile, but much of it lies barren. They prefer digging for crystals rather than farming, which has severely damaged the environment around them, and they don’t know to stop and reinforce. Now they’ve buried themselves in it."
Shen Wang shook his head.
"Husband, how can farming compare to mining crystals and selling them for profit?"
Paper Kite smiled bitterly, "I heard that Celestial Crystal Town was very prosperous at first, but it has declined over the years. Many people made money and moved to Baixi City, leaving only some poor people risking themselves here for mining."
"Let’s not talk about this, let’s first rest in the town for a night and go back tomorrow."
Shen Wang glanced at the sky, feeling that today’s luck wasn’t good, first encountering Blood Wolves, then a landslide, which was really not good. Better to rest for a night before returning.
"Husband, we forgot something."
Paper Kite suddenly spoke.
Shen Wang glanced at the large crystal in his hand, touched the drop-shaped blue crystal and purple crystal, and realized, "We haven’t paid yet."
The two exchanged a smile. Earlier, the situation was too chaotic; Cloud Immortal Footprint was absent-minded, he was considering the probable existence of a spirit vein underground, and Paper Kite was scared. They all forgot about this matter.
"There will be opportunities in the future, no way to cheat him out of his money."
Shen Wang shook his head, leading Paper Kite into the town.
Many people were still rushing to the Celestial Crystal Cave, most in ordinary clothes, all were poor commoners.
Only poor people would take the risk of becoming miners in the Celestial Crystal Cave.
A disaster, the human suffering was evident all along the road.
Shen Wang and Paper Kite silently arrived at the tavern to settle in, calling for food and dining by the window.
"Have you heard? The Celestial Crystal Cave has collapsed."
"I said long ago it would collapse, no surprise."
"Those poor devils weren’t afraid of death, always digging deeper, it was bound to collapse one day. Now Cloud Immortal Footprint will have to pay a lot."
"Why not just not compensate? Do those plebs dare to provoke them?"
"This time, quite a number of people probably died in the collapse, trying to brush it off would be hard, just see if the Sun and Moon Dynasty will intervene."
In their ears was constant talk about the Celestial Crystal Cave, those dining here were either rich or noble, or somewhat skilled, all with disdain for the poor commoners risking their lives in the Celestial Crystal Cave.
"Eat and rest early, tonight might not be peaceful."
Shen Wang glanced into the distance, a team of armored soldiers riding high horses approached, their aura sharp, moving quickly, definitely not just passing by.
"Black Armor Army, troops of the Sun and Moon Dynasty."
Paper Kite followed his gaze, pursing her lips, "They’re also here to take advantage, making Cloud Immortal Footprint bleed."
Shen Wang quietly watched the armored cavalry pass through, his expression calm.
In the Sun and Moon Dynasty, on the surface it was still governed by the dynasty, especially the mundane world. With such a big incident, there was definitely going to be action.
"Let’s go, back to the room."
Shen Wang was disinterested in exposing himself outside, seeing the Black Armor Army stop outside the building, he put down his chopsticks and returned to the room to begin cultivation.
As night descended, the tavern quieted down, a cool breeze rose, bringing with it the sound of crying.
Shen Wang opened his eyes and pushed open the window. Many people on the street were burning paper and wailing, with over a hundred bonfires, the entire town flickered with torchlight, the sound of mourning unending.
He paused for a moment.
After a long period of calm, suddenly encountering such upheaval, was quite unsettling.
"Can’t stand the sound of women crying..."
Shen Wang frowned and closed the window, his Dantian suddenly warmed up, restoring a part again.
He estimated the time.
Soon, it would take less than ten days to fully recover. At that time, if this ore vein hadn’t been found, he would try his luck.
Shen Wang still harbored hopes for potentially existing spirit veins.
Working hard to make talismans to earn money, how could that compare to owning a spirit ore vein directly?
At this time, a fragrance wafted from behind him.
Paper Kite nervously embraced him, "Husband, it’s late, please rest."
Shen Wang turned around, seeing Paper Kite’s face flushed with intoxication, her expression anxious, and breathing quickened.
"Do you want me to favor you here?"
Shen Wang didn’t expect Paper Kite to be so proactive.
"I am destined to be Husband’s, better sooner than later."
Paper Kite shyly said, afraid that after returning, other women might affect their joining.
Shen Wang reached out to caress Paper Kite’s face, smiling, "Then I shall do as you wish."
He said, lifting Paper Kite and heading to the bed, skillfully beginning to kiss.
After a night, Shen Wang gained another wife, his joy came with a greater sense of responsibility.
His system destined him not to lead a life of solitary cultivation, he must form a family, have children.
Paper Kite shyly opened her eyes, sneaking looks at the man before her, finally seeing his features clearly, quite pleased in her heart.
This man was handsome and young, also gentle, not treating her roughly last night.
"You are new to this, rest a while longer, I’ll go fetch breakfast."
Shen Wang smiled. Whatever intentions Paper Kite had, now she was his woman, deserving care nonetheless.
"Husband shouldn’t, such trivial matters should be done by me."
Moved, Paper Kite hurriedly shook her head.
"Rest when told, disobedience will be met with family rules."
Shen Wang gave Paper Kite a look, got up to get breakfast.
Before Foundation Establishment and Grain Avoidance, even he had to eat, and by now he was hungry.
Having the waiter prepare small porridge, eggs, and other breakfast items, Shen Wang casually inquired, "Did any cultivators arrive last night?"
"Such figures wouldn’t meddle in trivial matters, only an Innate Grandmaster from the Black Armor Army came, gathered several miners for a reprimand, temporarily sealed the mine, and left after taking a sum of money."
The waiter responded.
Shen Wang asked a few more things, learning that the Celestial Crystal Cave was completely abandoned, unlikely to be mined again soon.
Returning to the room with breakfast, Shen Wang stood at the window for a moment. Apart from the ash from yellow paper on the street, burnt out incense candles, the whole town draped in white cloth, there was nothing unusual.
"There wasn’t any major disturbance all night, likely buried underground again, undetectable, at least ordinary cultivators couldn’t sense it."
He kept this matter in mind, closed the window, took out the Blood Wolf’s secret martial arts manual, and prepared to learn some body techniques.
Cultivators generally wouldn’t waste time learning these martial arts skills, as human energy is limited. Using one’s magical artifacts and talismans well is easier and more convenient than martial arts, except for those with specific ideas, how many would also cultivate martial artist techniques?
Of course, he was one with ideas, with a powerful physique now, learning martial arts can effectively develop the body’s potential, unleashing the advantage of a strong body, otherwise, it’s just guarding an empty treasure mountain.