A spring shower had just passed, leaving the sky looking as if it had been washed clean. The pure, clear blue was enough to lift anyone's spirits.
Tender green shoots of grass poked through the earth, dotted with red and purple wildflowers.
It made this Spirit Stone Vein seem even more vibrant than usual.
The sight of the fresh green, red, and purple brought a rare smile to the sallow faces of the low-level Qi Cultivation Cultivators on their way to work in the mine, even though they hadn't received any tangible benefit.
If one had to point to a benefit, it was that the air was a little fresher than usual.
There was less of the stench that inevitably arose when Magic was used to break down hard rock during the mining process.
Everything was so peaceful and harmonious.
Except, that is, for the luxurious residence on the mountainside.
"Insolent brat!"
"A monkey in a crown!"
"A petty man enjoying his moment!"
Accompanying the furious roars was a series of CRASHES and SMASHES.
