Chapter 538: Chapter 229 There’s no next time _1

Once they left the city, the Langqi Flying Boat shifted to flight mode, which was less conspicuous.

Based on the map in his memory.

Luo Chen quickly arrived outside Danxia Peak with Sima Huiniang at full speed.

It was not as desolate as he had imagined.

Instead, the nearby area was bustling with people.

Standing at the foot of the mountain, Luo Chen’s Spirit Vision scanned the surroundings and he nodded.

“Huiniang, ask around about the current situation at Danxia Peak.”

He wanted firsthand information about what Danxia Peak was really like, not just what Shi Lan had said.

Otherwise, any mishap,

Could harm Luo Chen himself.

Sima Huiniang didn’t hesitate.

She had spent her early years doing business with her brothers, so she was very adept at such tasks.

Gathering information in a new area was second nature to her.

As she headed towards a secluded valley shadowed by the mountain peak, Luo Chen, with his hands behind his back, looked up at the towering mountain in front of him.

Tall!

That was Luo Chen’s first impression.

Secondly, it was the distinctive plant environment.

At the foot of the mountain, a small river burbled past, seemingly flowing out of the Biyou Valley. The riverbank was filled with purple bamboo.

It was Purple Lan Bamboo that the Min Family had transplanted from the Bamboo Sea.

If grown to Second Order, it was very suitable for making wind-and-string-type Magic Tools.

Unfortunately, after so many years, there were very few First Order ones amongst the Purple Lan Bamboos here, let alone those of Second Order.

Located by the roadside, no one would ignore the Ascendant Grade spirit bamboo.

Past the foot of the mountain was the piedmont.

Huge swathes of bright red maple leaves were like a burning fire, covering Danxia Peak from all sides.

At mid-mountain, the color suddenly changed.

The fiery maple trees became less numerous, with just one or two interspersed.

Most of them were replaced by the green Green Steel Wood and golden Golden Phoenix Wood.

The green and gold hues complemented each other, appearing extremely beautiful.

As for the top and pinnacle of the mountain, they were out of sight.

They were all shrouded in layers of white mist, concealing their true appearance.

Last but not least, Luo Chen noticed the Glints flying around freely.

All of them were Late Stage Qi Refinement rogue cultivators.

“They really are treating this place like home!”

Luo Chen laughed.

He bore no ill will towards these rogue cultivators.

If he was in their shoes, he too would yearn for a Spirit Vein Land where he wouldn’t need to pay rent.

But now, these people were infringing upon his interests.

He couldn’t blame himself for being ruthless then.

Sima Huiniang flew out of the Biyou Valley in a short while.

And landed in front of Luo Chen.

“Mr. President, I’ve found out almost everything.”

“Tell me.”

“There are eight hundred rogue cultivators squatting on Danxia Peak, all choosing their places to live, most of them at the foot and middle of the mountain.”

“Thanks to the First Order Earth Fire Vein here and the unique geographical advantages. The Biyou Valley has formed a micro-market and there are Earth Fire Caves for rent.”

Luo Chen raised his eyebrows.

Micro-market?

Earth Fire Caves?

He understood the former, where there were people, there were trades.

But the latter…

Under Luo Chen’s gaze, Sima Hui Niang excitedly said, “These Earth Fire Caves have been opened up and can be rented to rogue cultivators for Pill Refinement, Tool Casting, and even cultivation for Fire Spirit Root cultivators.”

“Who’s renting them?”

“The Divine Craft Clan and the Geng Family.”

Luo Chen shook his head. “As I thought, the Binglan Palace hasn’t been managing this side at all. Some people are making profits off the Spirit Mountain and they don’t even know.”

“Do they have any Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed here?”

“They don’t!” Sima Huiniang puckered her alluring lips, her eyes sparkling, “If we move in, these readied Earth Fire Caves would be perfect for our Pill Hall and Equipment Hall.”

Luo Chen nodded.

This was a necessary project. He was initially thinking of enlisting the help of Ailao Mountain Cultivators.

Now that the groundwork had already been done by others, that would save some time.

But what he cared most about now was something else.

“How many True Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage are there on the mountain?”

Sima Huiniang’s expression became grave at this.

“There are three True Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage on the mountain. There’s Cao Yun Chun who’s at the First Level of Foundation Establishment and a couple. The husband is at the second layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage and the wife has just entered the Foundation Establishment Stage.”

“How’s their reputation? Strength? Any notable techniques? Any powerful backing?”

One question after another was fired.

Sima Huiniang was not flustered, she knew beforehand that Luo Chen cared most about these matters.

She had spent Spirit Stones in the Biyou Valley to ask about these.

Once all the answers were provided,

Luo Chen laughed.

“It turns out that the rogue cultivators who have stooped to occupying a First Order Spirit Vein are indeed insignificant.”

“Alright, let’s head back.”

Sima Huiniang boarded the Flying Boat and looked back at Danxia Peak.

This would be their future home.

Despite the Three Foundation Establishment True Cultivators squatting on it, anyone who came would have to be careful.

Yet, for some reason, she felt no worry from Luo Chen’s smile.

The continuous victories Luo Chen achieved along the way gave her immense trust in him.

With the president around, nothing would be a problem!

…

“Husband, what are you looking at?”

Gan Xiaoyan looked puzzledly at Bian Zhong, who was standing in front of the cliff garden he had carved out, his expression grave.

Bian Zhong shook his head, his expression filled with worry.

“Just now, a Foundation Establishment True Cultivator from below the mountain swept a look over Danxia Peak with no regard for propriety.”

“What’s so strange about that?”

Gan Xiaoyan was puzzled.

In the past, occasional Foundation Establishment Stage Friend would pass by and inspect Danxia Peak.

However, they deemed it unworthy as it was only a First Order Spirit Vein Land, so they did not worry.