WU DONG QIAN - KUN
Chapter 67: The Frightening Cloud

There was no doubt that the successful first Yang Yuan Stone sale of the Lin Family had greatly benefited them. The huge profits gained are truly astounding. After all, when they exchanged an entire large batch of Steel Wood, they had only managed to obtain around twenty Yang Yuan Stones, an amount that was only equivalent to one business day at the mining site.

It is impossible to compare the two.

For this reason, ever since they had managed to sell the first batch of Yang Yuan Stones, Lin Zhentian had deployed nearly seventy to eighty percent of the Lin Family's manpower to the Steel Wood Manor. From the outside, it seemed like he intended to operate this Steel Wood Manor as a big company.

The strange movements by the Lin Family naturally attracted many strange gazes. Although the Steel Wood Manor was rich in Steel Wood, everyone knew that during the handover, the Lei Family had destroyed most of the land. Hence, in the eyes of many, the Steel Wood Manor had lost most of its value. However, right now, instead of ignoring the Steel Wood Manor, the Lin Family chose to treat it as big business. It gave the impression that the Lin Family was too focused on the small details and ignored the big picture.

However, despite all these speculations, the Lin Family chose to remain silent. They did not explain or announce anything to outsiders. Moreover, they were able to keep the information tight, so no one outside of the Lin Family knew what they were doing…

Of course, despite their best efforts, they are naturally a few exceptions …

…

Qingyang Town, Lei Family.

In the grand hall deep within the Lei Family complex, a dozen core members of the Lei Family sat down. Naturally, in front, was the head of the Lei Family, Lei Bao. However, at this moment his face was dark as if it was akin to a calm premonition before a storm, causing everyone around him to become extremely cautious, afraid of angering him.

“Dad, the information I heard must be accurate. On the surface, the reason why the Lin Family went to Yan City was to sell Steel Wood. However, their true motive was to sell several hundred pieces of Yang Yuan Stone. Although the Lin Family has grown over these years, this amount of resources is something that even our Lei Family cannot easily obtain. How could the weak Lin Family achieve this? ” Positioned to the left of Lei Bao, Lei Pi said with a bitter expression.

"What are you trying to say?" After he heard about the number of Yang Yuan Stones, Lei Bao's eyes twitched slightly before he quickly asked.

“During this period of time, surely everyone has noticed the strange behavior of the Lin Family. We are the most clear about the current value of the Steel Wood Manor. If Lin Zhentian did so much purely for the ruined manor, then he might have been senile with age ... "Lei Pi's eyes revolved around the hall as he replied in a low voice.

After they heard his words, the rest of the crowd slightly nodded in agreement. A long time ago, Lin Zhentian came to this city alone and almost single-handedly developed the Lin Family into what it is today with his intelligence and cunning. No one believed that he would try such a futile effort.

In that case, due to the futile move, there must be more to it than it seems. When they recalled the first batch of Yang Yuan Stones that the Lin Family had just sold, the facial expressions of many people instantly turned slightly distorted.

“If my prediction is correct, the Lin Family should have found another natural resource in the Steel Wood Manor other than Steel Wood. And this natural resource is most likely the mining site of Yang Yuan.” Stone

Lei Pi's words were undoubtedly earth-shattering, causing the entire hall to immediately become silent. Moments later, someone shouted in disbelief: “How is it possible? We have been operating Steel Wood Manor for many years and we have never heard of Yang Yuan stone quarry!”

“We never checked the whole area correctly.”

Lei Pi's face stiffened as he looked at Lei Bao who was in the head seat. After taking a deep breath, he said: "Dad, it looks like we have handed over a priceless house to the Lin Family."

“Bang!”

The teacup in Lei Bao's hand shattered into dust as the tea flowed through his fingers. His old, wrinkled face looked extremely twisted and terrifying now.

The mining grounds of Yang Yuan Stone, these five simple words caused a huge mess in Lei Bao's heart. He realized the value of this mining layer. If the Steel Wood Manor really had a Yang Yuan stone quarry, even if it was small, its value easily surpassed the entire Steel Wood Manor!

As they stared at Lei Bao's horrifying facial expression, everyone tactically fell silent, not daring to speak.

“During this period of time, send us any informants and spies we have and use all means to get information about Steel Wood Manor. I want to make sure if there is indeed a Yang Yuan Stone mining site there! ”

After taking a deep breath, Lei Bao's facial expression slowly returned to normal. However, his tone was ice-cold, like a blizzard in the twelfth lunar month.

“In addition, I want to monitor every move made by the Lin Family. If they travel to Yan City again, let me know immediately! ”

"Yes!"

Upon hearing his orders, the core members of the Lei Family immediately responded with a respectful tone. Then, they exchanged glances and without further ado, they slowly left the meeting hall.

As the crowd of people walked out, the large hall once again became silent. With a cold expression on his face, Lei Bao sat in his chair. A moment later, a ferocious murmur suddenly sounded.

"Lin Zhentian, since your Lin Family is seeking death, don't blame my Lei Family for our ruthless and merciless tactics!"

…

After they smoothly returned from Yan City, the central core in the Lin Family instantly shifted to the Yang Yuan Stone mining site in the Steel Wood Manor. Since Lin Dong could not help much, he spent most of his time training alone.

Currently he was focusing on training his three main aspects, Yuan Power, Martial Arts, and his newly acquired Mental Energy.

Now, Lin Dong's strength had stopped at the Earthly Yuan Later Stage. At this moment, it was likely that if he once again advanced vigorously, he would be able to advance to the Heavenly Yuan Stage. However, there was a huge gap between one's reality and one's expectations. Although a month had passed since Lin Dong returned from Yan City, his incredible hard work and assistance from Yang Yuan Pills had not brought him any closer to the now distant feeling of breakthrough. This last little step felt like a monumental leap that completely blocked it.

With regards to his lethargic progress, Lin Dong felt helpless but he was not too anxious about it. After all, it was not easy to advance to the Heavenly Yuan Stage, and many people had stopped at this step for many years. Therefore, he knew that it was too optimistic to expect results after training for just a month.

As for martial arts, Lin Dong became increasingly expert. Right now he could already easily execute the second chapter of the Magic Gate Seal, an incomplete volume. Furthermore, he gradually became more proficient with the third chapter as well. In fact, ever since he was at the Worldly Yuan Late Stage, he could finally start supplying the Yuan Power needed for the Stone Amulets to refine the third chapter of the Magic Gate Seal.

His Yuan Power Training and Martial Arts had all progressed at a steady pace. The only exception was his Mental Energy training. In this short and short month, Lin Dong could clearly feel the formless Mental Energy within his throbbing and throbbing mind and with each beat, he grew more and more ferocious. He has also managed to master the first part of the “Bab Spiritual Movement”. Furthermore, this incredible progress was like a fish learning to swim and coming naturally to him without any outside help.

Against this anomaly, even Lin Dong had no choice but to believe that he seemed to have an extraordinary talent in Mental Energy.

Time quietly passed as Lin Dong quietly practiced. In the blink of an eye, two months had passed.

As the third month approached, larger-than-ever transport crews were gathering inside the Steel Wood Manor…

When there was a movement in the Steel Wood Manor, this news was brought by the small hummingbird to arrive at Lei Bao's shoulders.

Lei Bao took out a small piece of paper from the hummingbird. After he scanned it for a while, the corner of his mouth slowly lifted forming a ferocious smile.