Chapter 2631: Chapter 2632: Spirit of Crystal Stone
Upon entering the grand hall, Ye Luo naturally took the higher seat, the positions within the hall were distinctly clear.
The rulers of the sects sat in positions lower than Ye Luo, their eyes fixed intently on him.
Gradually, they started to admire Ye Luo.
Not to mention others, these individuals were all experts of the Heavenly Martial Realm; even without deliberately exuding their aura, it wasn’t something ordinary people could withstand!
These individuals gazing at Ye Luo served to invisibly give him a subtle warning!
Let him know that these sect leaders were not so easily commanded! However, from the moment this young man entered the hall to now, his demeanor remained unchanged, without a hint of discomfort, and his manner was composed and elegant, full of noble grace!
Instantly, their hearts grew more respectful, for one with such a noble presence was certainly not a common noble; he must be backed by a powerful force, nurtured from a young age, which formed such a demeanor!
Add to that the previous noble who was frightened away by Ye Luo, these people completely acknowledged him.
In reality, for Ye Luo, this was nothing at all; his background might be humble, but having undergone the influence of the Great Tang and Da Yue monarchies, his noble presence had long been cultivated, and his life was rich enough in experiences, incomparable to those nurtured in a greenhouse.
"Everyone speak your mind. Though it is true I’m of nobility, it’s also my first time leaving the family, unfamiliar with mundane affairs. You seem to live quite comfortably here, seemingly not needing anything from me!" Ye Luo said casually.
In truth, he really didn’t know what they required from him; even if Ye Luo was a noble, what difference could he make?
"Sir, you are mistaken!" One of the sect leaders hurriedly stood up to speak; they did not doubt Ye Luo’s words much, after all, these so-called lords were mere wealthy heirs, adept at indulgence, but talk of sect affairs was as pointless as preaching to the unconverted.
"The survival of our sects depends on resource support, and in this world, resources mainly come from those crystal stone mines. Thus, these mines have become objects of contention among sects. Originally, in our region, we coexisted peacefully, and resources were plentiful, allowing for equitable distribution. Yet in recent years, some external sects have come here to plunder the mines, making us suffer greatly, which disrupts the operations of the sects!" This sect master exclaimed tearfully.
Ye Luo nodded slightly, understanding it was fundamentally a resource struggle, a problem present in any realm.
"Are you suggesting that these sects are backed by nobility as well?" Ye Luo suddenly asked.
The sect master was momentarily stunned, then nodded heavily; he hadn’t expected Ye Luo to quickly guess the issue’s crux.
"This indeed puzzles me, as nobility does not lack crystal stones, why would they be interested in mines?"
"Sir, these mines contain more than just crystal stones; they may give birth to Spirits of Crystal Stone. Capturing one of those spirits would be a priceless treasure! Of course, the Spirits of Crystal Stone were originally considered a myth, merely a rumor. But a few years ago, the Red-Clad High Priest foresaw a Spirit of Crystal Stone would emerge from this generation, drawing the nobility to this remote area, resulting in widespread suffering here!"
After speaking, the sect master looked at Ye Luo; logically, even if Ye Luo was uninformed about worldly matters, he would have heard of the Spirits of Crystal Stone, right? Could he possibly not have come for this?
"I didn’t expect such a thing? I only came out for a practice journey, lost contact with family elders, and ended up in this region!" Ye Luo nodded in agreement.
"Sir, the Spirits of Crystal Stone are extraordinary; obtaining even a hint would earn substantial rewards upon returning to the family. Moreover, our sects have long been established forces in this area; if a Spirit of Crystal Stone does appear, we will be the first to know and definitely inform you!" The sect master stated.
Ye Luo pretended to ponder; in reality, he understood these individuals merely wanted him to confront other nobles, allowing the sects to reclaim the mines.
However, Ye Luo was somewhat interested in the Spirits of Crystal Stone; although he knew it was likely a figment, having the support of these sects made matters in this world much more convenient for him.
"Very well, you shall reclaim those mines. If nobility interferes, I will naturally intervene!" Ye Luo nodded slightly.
The sect masters were overjoyed; Ye Luo had frightened away the previous noble, signifying his distinguished status, surely capable of deterring other nobles.
Resources are the foundation of a sect’s rise; more mines mean more experts within the sect, instantly enhancing its overall power.
"You are wise, sir. If there is anything that needs doing, please feel free to instruct us!" The sect master immediately said.
"That’s good; I have matters to entrust to you!" Ye Luo replied.
These sect masters, being shrewd, were not surprised by his words but instead smiled knowingly.
"Sir, you may not know, although our area is remote, it is also a land where beauties are born. We have already prepared the finest women for you; if you wish, we can bring them to you now!"
Ye Luo was taken aback; they had misunderstood! Or perhaps, this had become a noble custom! Since it was customary, Ye Luo couldn’t refuse, as doing so might raise suspicion.
"Fine, that’s one request. Secondly, I need a map of this area. If there’s a map of a third power, even better. Besides, I need a concealed cave mansion; this shouldn’t be difficult, right?" Ye Luo said slowly.
"Not difficult at all! Absolutely not!"
The sect masters quickly agreed; maps were easy to find in the Demon Realm, and cave mansions were even less challenging.
Then, the sect masters left in high spirits, leaving only the Sect Leader of the Infinity Sect along with Qiong Yao and Ye Luo in the grand hall.
"Sir, those figures are not easily dealt with, extremely cunning; they must be using your name to compete for the mines!" The Sect Leader of Infinity Sect said immediately.
When those figures were present, there was no opportunity for him to speak.
