Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 873: Chapter 460: Mine Shaft No. 13 (Part 2)

The miners looked at each other, some shook their heads, some sighed.

But in the end, no one spoke again.

Gu Sheng knew he couldn’t be too impatient.

...

"Alright, today let’s head to mine number fifteen first."

Gu Sheng spoke and led the way toward mine number fifteen.

The miners finally breathed a sigh of relief and followed toward mine number fifteen.

Just like that, after a day of labor, only three carts of crystal stones were brought out from mine number fifteen.

It could be said that this efficiency was extremely low.

Gu Sheng sat outside the mine, pondering in the direction of mine number thirteen.

In the evening, Gu Sheng found Elder Li Yuan.

"Elder Li, I want to enter mine number thirteen to excavate crystal stones."

Gu Sheng said directly without any concealment.

"What?"

Elder Li Yuan looked at him in surprise and said: "Xiao Sheng, are you crazy? That’s a ghost mine, few people who go in can come out safely."

Gu Sheng scoffed and said, "Elder, I know the legends about that mine, but I don’t believe in those. If there’s really danger inside, I’m willing to take responsibility."

Elder Li Yuan was silent for a moment, then said, "Are you really decided? This is no child’s play."

"I’m determined."

Gu Sheng said decisively.

"Alright, since you’re so persistent, I’ll agree. But you must promise not to force anyone to go with you."

Elder Li Yuan finally agreed.

"Of course, but... but I have a condition, I don’t know if you can agree."

Gu Sheng had a serious expression.

"What is it?"

Elder Li Yuan asked.

"The workers are also afraid of mine number thirteen, so I was wondering if they could be given tenfold wages, that way..."

Before Gu Sheng could finish, Elder Li Yuan replied directly: "No problem, not only will they get tenfold wages, but I’ll also send a few cultivators from the Shaking Light Sacred Land to guard outside mine number thirteen to ensure your safety."

"Uh..."

Gu Sheng was momentarily stunned.

Guarding outside the mine, what use is that?

It was just meant to sound good.

But, agreeing to give the workers sufficient wages had already achieved Gu Sheng’s goal.

"Alright, thank you, Elder."

After Gu Sheng finished speaking, he left the room.

The next day, Gu Sheng told the thirty miners under his command about this matter.

He stood in front of everyone, speaking with determination, "Brothers, I’ve decided to enter mine number thirteen. I know there’s risk there, but I also know there are fortunes there beyond our imagination. I’m willing to take the lead, are you willing to go with me?"

The miners looked at each other.

Some were afraid, some hesitated.

But when they heard about the tenfold wages, some were inspired by Gu Sheng’s words.

"Tenfold wages, can I go?"

Suddenly, a burly man from another mining group came over.

"As long as you’re willing to join us and aren’t afraid of those rumors, you’re welcome."

Gu Sheng said with a faint smile.

"I’m not afraid! I’m in!"

The burly man replied directly.

"Great! I allow you to join, what’s your name?"

Gu Sheng asked.

"Zhang Dadan!"

The burly man patted his chest, stating his name.

When Gu Sheng heard this, he did feel there was some boldness in it.

Looking at his intimidating appearance, Gu Sheng was satisfied on this cold winter day.

"Good! Zhang Dadan, you’re in, who else?"

Gu Sheng asked.

At this moment, others started whispering.

"Can we make it? Who knows what’s under that ghost mine."

"Tenfold wages, it’s like working once and resting for nine days, I think it’s worth it."

"I think so too, with Xiao Sheng leading, what are we afraid of? Even if it’s death, he’d die first!"

"Do we do it or not?"

"We do!"

Eventually, most agreed to follow Gu Sheng and prepared to enter mine number thirteen.

"Alright, since everyone agrees, let’s get ready."

Gu Sheng nodded satisfied, "Let’s depart now. Remember, we must prepare well, bring all necessary equipment. We must let those so-called ’evil things’ know, we’re not to be trifled with."

The miners nodded.

Then, they began preparing the essential gear, including candles, ropes, food, water, and various tools.

Once everything was ready, Gu Sheng and his team stood at the entrance of mine number thirteen.

Each carried the necessary equipment, with nervous expressions on their faces.

"Brothers, are you ready?"

Gu Sheng looked at the dozen or so people and asked loudly.

"Ready!"

The miners replied in unison.

"Alright, then let’s set off. Remember, no matter what we encounter, we must stand united and face it together."

Saying this, Gu Sheng took the lead into the darkness of the mine.

The miners followed closely.

Upon entering, it was dim and damp inside, and the air reeked of mold.

Cautiously, Gu Sheng and the miners proceeded, the candlelight illuminating the path ahead.

As they ventured deeper into the mine, they began hearing strange sounds...

The noises sounded like whispers, or perhaps the wind howling.

Gu Sheng’s heart raced as he observed the surroundings vigilantly.

"Hmm? What is that?"

Suddenly, Gu Sheng spotted some strange symbols carved on the walls of the mine.

These symbols seemed like some form of writing, haphazardly etched in.

Gu Sheng wanted to examine them but was pulled back by Old Li.

"Don’t touch those symbols, they might be curses."

Old Li warned.

"Uh..."

Gu Sheng paused, then nodded, bypassing the symbols and continuing onward.

Deeper inside, they found the mine’s paths becoming more complex, looking like a labyrinth.

They marked the walls to avoid getting lost.

Just when they were feeling lost, they heard a peculiar sound.

"Sobbing sounds..."

The noise seemed like someone was weeping quietly, and a female at that!

"Why is there a woman’s sobbing?"

"I heard it too, but where would there be women in our mine?"

Some older miners whispered.

Hearing this, Zhang Dadan scoffed, "What nonsense? I don’t hear anything!"

"Everyone be careful!"

Gu Sheng reminded.

Because he had heard the woman’s crying but chose not to mention it.

Following the sound, they discovered a dark cave.

"How is there a hole like this here?"

"Indeed, with conventional mining, there shouldn’t be a hole here."

Old Li approached, cautiously peering from the entrance, lifting the candle slightly forward to see what he could.

"Hiss..."

Old Li saw something that made him breathe in sharply and quickly backed away.

"What is it?"

Gu Sheng stepped forward to ask.

"Inside... there seems to be something inside!"

Old Li’s voice trembled somewhat.

"What’s inside?"

Zhang Dadan, incredulous, rushed in with a torch.

Inside the cave, Zhang Dadan saw some strange scenes.

The walls of the cave were covered with more mysterious symbols.

In the cave’s center, there were some old sacrificial items.

The items looked ancient, covered with a thick layer of dust.

Gu Sheng and the miners exchanged a glance, realizing this cave might be the key to the secret of mine number thirteen.

"So these are some sacrificial items, what’s there to fear!"

Zhang Dadan scoffed.

"Crash!"

He kicked fiercely.

The sacrificial items and table were knocked over, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Zhang Dadan, you’re too bold!"

Old Li said angrily.

"What’s the big deal? With so many of us here, what are you afraid of? I say you’ve lived too long, old Li."

Zhang Dadan finished, laughing heartily.

"You..."

Old Li wanted to argue with Zhang Dadan but was stopped by Gu Sheng.