"Milord, are we just going to let these soldiers from Cloud Middle Commandery surround us?"
Wei Chou followed Lin Muyu into the central tent, his face full of anger, "We've surrounded Fire Axe Mountain without attacking, but now we've been surrounded as well. The food and water from Cathaya City can't be sent in at all, and we've fallen into a quagmire just like the House of Chivalry on Fire Axe Mountain. We must make a decision, milord!"
Lin Muyu abruptly turned around, her eyes full of killing intent, "Wei Chou, think about it, why would Bai Lao and the others protect the House of Chivalry like this?"
"This …"
Wei Chou was startled, then asked carefully, "Milord, are you suspecting that Governor Hu Tiening of Cangnan Province is in cahoots with the House of Chivalry?"
"Not necessarily, but there's definitely a relationship of interest."
Lin Muyu raised her head and sighed, "If there wasn't a huge relationship of interest, Hu Tiening wouldn't need to mobilize such a large force, even at the expense of shedding all pretense of cordiality with the imperial army. This can only mean that he wants to protect Fire Axe Mountain, and that the House of Chivalry is hiding some secrets that he wants us to know!"
Wei Chou suddenly understood, "Milord, if that's the case … then we must take action."
"Mm."
Lin Muyu nodded, asking, "How much rations do we have left?"
"Two days at most. We're running out of water."
"Dig a dozen wells here. We're low, and there are green mountains all around us except for Fire Axe Mountain. It won't be hard to dig out water."
"Yes!"
"And …"
"What else, milord?" Wei Chou turned to look at him.
"Find me a set of clothes for the House of Chivalry. I'm going to explore Fire Axe Mountain tonight and see what secrets this mountain is hiding that made Hu Tiening go to such lengths."
"Milord, you're risking your life alone, I'm afraid …"
"No need to persuade me, I've made up my mind."
"Yes, milord!"
… …
Late at night, the cold wind howled on Fire Axe Mountain.
"Rustle rustle …"
With a series of rustling sounds, gourd vines began to seep out from the rock stratum, and Lin Mu Yu grabbed onto a gourd vine tightly, using the characteristics of her martial spirit to climb up the northern cliff of the Fire Axe Mountain. This cliff was not just any ordinary steep cliff, it was a natural barrier that was completely vertical, so the Fire Axe Mountain's rangers would not necessarily guard this place, after all, normal people would not be able to climb up from here.
The night was freezing. Lin Muyu's eyebrows were covered with frost, but his eyes were smiling. He was dressed like a Rogue Hero, and the badge he wore was also green. He was hanging a few hundred meters in the air, climbing up step by step with the help of the gourd vine. Fortunately, the gourd vine was born from his heart, and it was completely compatible with his body. Therefore, he did not have to worry about the thorns on the gourd vine hurting him. Even when Lin Muyu's palm grabbed the gourd vine, the surrounding thorns quickly dissipated into nothingness. It was a very mystical sight.
"Shua!"
With a light leap, Lin Muyu landed on top of a fiery red rock. The Dragon Spirit Sword was wrapped in black cloth and carried on his back. Lin Muyu was very familiar with the House of Chivalry, so he had nothing to fear. He strode over. Not far away, a dozen or so rangers were guarding the outer perimeter of North Mountain.
"Who is it?" One of the rangers hurriedly raised his longbow.
Lin Muyu hurriedly raised his hand and said with a smile: "Don't draw your bow, brother. I have a stomachache, but I'm too embarrassed to solve it up there. So I settled it at the edge of the cliff. We're family, family!"
Under the moonlight, the ranger saw his attire and couldn't help but laugh: "Damn, you scared me. Kid, you look unfamiliar. Are you new?"
"Yes, I've been here for less than a month."
"No wonder you look unfamiliar. Which team are you from?"
This question made Lin Muyu stunned. Fortunately, he was more alert and said with a smile: "I was brought up the mountain by Lord Iron Supreme Luoshan. Now I'm following him as his personal guard."
There were at least a hundred Iron Supreme Luoshan on this mountain. Moreover, there were frequent changes in personnel. These rangers might not know each other, so this lie was very appropriate!
"Oh, so you're the brother that Lord Iron Supreme brought up the mountain. Come, come, do you want to drink some wine to warm your body?"
"Thank you, brothers, but I have to go back immediately. Lord Iron Supreme was injured when he went down the mountain to attack today. I have to take care of him!"
"Okay, brother, you've worked hard!"
… …
After successfully passing through the mountain, Lin Muyu walked along the mountain forest. However, he saw that the rangers along the way were all listless like a withered eggplant. It seemed that the two big blows of the water supply and the failure of the attack had almost caused their morale to drop. It was a pity that Hu Tiening had made a new move. Otherwise, the Longdan Army Camp would definitely be able to conquer this Fire Axe Mountain within three days with minimal losses.
At this moment, a group of wandering warriors holding torches suddenly appeared in front of them. They were escorting about 20 people who looked like peasants through the corridor and went straight to the other side of the cliff. One of them raised his whip and scolded in an arrogant manner, "Move faster, motherf * cker. If you miss today's work, I'll skin you alive!"
These civilian workers were all carrying shovels on their shoulders. They looked sallow and emaciated.
Lin Muyu couldn't help but frown. Without thinking too much, he quietly followed them and became one of the rangers. Together, they escorted the civilian workers. It was the middle of the night and they still had to continue working. There must be some kind of secret that they couldn't see.
Sure enough, after circling around a small mountain peak, the area in front of them was brightly lit. About 100 + rogue warriors were standing guard in front of a cave, and this cave extended all the way into the depths of Fire Axe Mountain. Faint "ding ding dang dang" sounds could be heard coming from inside, and Lin Mu Yu immediately concluded that this was a gold mine!
The Fire Axe Mountain was actually a huge gold mine. This was too sensational!
"Go down!"
After pushing the civilian workers into the mine, Lin Muyu also followed a group of rangers down. The entire mine was filled with torches and rangers acting as guards. The entire Fire Axe Mountain seemed to have been emptied. The walls of the mine were densely packed with miners. They were using hammers, shovels, and other tools to strike the ores in the mountain.
Under the light of the torches, some of the ores had a faint golden hue. Although it wasn't pure, it was definitely a gold mine.
Lin Muyu couldn't help but take a deep breath. At this time, a bearded ranger looked at him and asked with a smile: "Little brother, you look unfamiliar. Are you new here?"
"That's right. How should I address this big brother?"
"Just call me Da Niu."
"Ha, big brother Da Niu, you're also in charge of guarding the mine today."
"That's right!" Da Niu nodded. His eyes were filled with greed as he looked at the carts of gold and said: "If all of this gold is turned into Jin Yin coins, hehe … … each of us can marry seven or eight wives!"
Lin Muyu's heart sank. She smiled and said: "Big brother Da Niu, do you know that these gold mines are used to make coins?"
"Of course."
Da Niu waved his arm and smiled: "Otherwise, why do you think that old fox Hu Tiening sent reinforcements to us when the Fire Axe Mountain was surrounded?"
Lin Muyu was relieved and said: "I'm new here, so I don't really understand these rules … … Could it be that Hu Tiening wants these gold mines to make coins for himself?"
"That's right. What else do you think?"
Da Niu excitedly said: "Since ancient times, birds die for wealth and birds die for food."
"But as far as I know, there is a law in the empire that prohibits officials from making coins for themselves … …" Lin Muyu said hypocritically.
Da Niu rubbed his nose and said: "Do you think that old fox Hu Tiening is a vegetarian? This Fire Axe Mountain has been mined for almost a year. Just the amount of Jin Yin coins that have been made is more than ten million. Hehe … … Hu Tiening is overflowing with wealth right now. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to buy maids, warhorses, and weapons in such a large amount! "
"He even dares to buy warhorses and weapons?" Lin Muyu smiled in astonishment: "This Hu Tiening is really bold."
Da Niu smiled and said: "Of course. The armies in Cangnan Province add up to about one hundred and twenty thousand people. Among them, the most elite is the Flying Mount Camp led by General Long Qianlin under Hu Tiening. It is said that the warhorses of this Flying Mount Camp are all fine horses from the Western Regions. Their weapons are also made by famous craftsmen. All of them are made of black iron. Hmph … … Looking at the entire empire, which army can be mentioned in the same breath as them?"
Lin Muyu secretly smiled. Perhaps even her Longdan Army Camp could contend against them?
However, this Hu Tiening was indeed bold. He actually dared to collude with the House of Chivalry to mine gold on Fire Axe Mountain. How bold!
Lin Muyu deeply sighed and said: "I wonder how many Jin Yin coins we can get. Nowadays, marrying a wife in the countryside costs a lot of money!"
Da Niu smiled: "Don't worry. Oh right, what is your name?"
"Lin Zhi."
Da Niu immediately patted Lin Muyu's shoulder and smiled: "Little brother Lin Zhi, the Great Travel Envoy has already promised us that after we finish mining the gold on Fire Axe Mountain, we will 'move to another nest'. Each brother will receive at least one thousand Jin Yin coins. Hehe … … Nowadays, the girls in the countryside are quite cheap. You can marry one for only one hundred Jin Yin coins. You are so young and strong, marrying a wife from five households is not a problem, hahaha … …"
Lin Muyu smiled shyly: "Brother Da Niu must be joking. I am still inexperienced … …"
Da Niu: "… …"
… …
At this time, an excited voice suddenly came from the depths of the mine: "We found it … … we found it … …"
"What did you find?" Lin Muyu was startled.
The voice in the depths of the mine immediately responded with a loud laugh: "Sir Jin Zun, we have found a white diamond. Quickly go and tell the Great Travel Envoy that we have finally found a white diamond!"
Lin Muyu was startled. He immediately went down the rope with a group of wandering warriors. With the help of the light, he saw a group of miners gathered there. At the bottom of the mine, after the hard rocks were cut open, long crystals that looked like ice crystals appeared in front of him. This was the legendary white diamond?
What was the difference between a white diamond and a diamond?
The people of this world did not worship diamonds, but they seemed to worship white diamonds. What was the use of these glowing white crystals?
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