Dashing Student-Chapter 1224: Former Subordinates of the Island Master

Chapter 1224: Chapter 1224: Former Subordinates of the Island Master

Chen Nan began his career as a miner, never having imagined that his first visit to the Endless Sea would start with working as a miner.

Fortunately, Shi Zhongsheng, with his natural saintly body for mining, was originally born out of stone and could sense the distribution of spirit stones in the veins, making every dig accurate.

Originally, Chen Nan planned to have his master and disciple train in the mining cave, paying a daily fee of two hundred low-grade spirit stones, which he could afford anyway.

But now, Shi Zhongsheng dug at least a thousand spirit stones daily, leaving them with a surplus after meeting their daily quota, which was indeed a pleasant surprise.

The concentration of spiritual energy in the mining cave was extremely high. Chen Nan, while cultivating in the cave, even found that his speed in erasing the power of laws increased, making him reluctant to leave.

Zhong Ling’s cultivation speed was also incredibly fast. Under the ample resources provided by Chen Nan, her cultivation advanced rapidly; in just a few days, she reached the third layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

The beast tide ended after three days, likely because there were hardly any people left on Luoyue Island, to which Luo Tuo remained indifferent.

However, on this day, the peaceful life of Chen Nan and his disciple suddenly came to an end.

Every day, before dark, miners gathered outside the mining cave to submit the spirit stones they had excavated that day. Those with insufficient numbers would face punishment.

Therefore, even if someone extracted a surplus, they would keep it for the next time, preventing any shortage.

This time, however, a few unfamiliar faces emerged from the mining cave, different from ordinary miners, as they bore iron chains on their hands and feet.

The chains were engraved with dense runes, clearly capable of suppressing cultivation.

"Why haven’t I seen them in previous days?" Chen Nan felt some curiosity in his heart.

But unexpectedly, Zhong Ling standing beside him, upon seeing those cultivators, instantly turned red-eyed.

"Do you know them?" Chen Nan asked in confusion.

Zhong Ling nodded, "They are my father’s subordinates and sworn brothers. I heard from others that they all died with my father, but I never expected they were still alive."

Seeing those familiar faces, Zhong Ling burst into tears as they reminded her of her relatives, being her uncles.

"These people aren’t of low cultivation, with some even in the Golden Core Realm. They are perfect for mining; Luo Tuo wouldn’t bear to kill them," Chen Nan sneered coldly.

At this moment, an overseer led a cultivator in chains to the front, saying coldly, "Ha, the number you’ve extracted isn’t enough; the Island Master wants you to mine a thousand blocks each day!"

"Since the number is insufficient, you’ll have to be punished!"

"That’s Uncle Li Songnian..." Zhong Ling held onto Chen Nan’s arm tightly, her heart filled with anxiety, as she had witnessed firsthand the punishment faced by cultivators failing to complete their tasks.

The overseer brought out a whip with small barbs and lashed it onto Li Songnian’s back, leaving a bloody wound.

After several lashes, his back was a bloody mess, and previous scars were still visible on his skin, indicating that such punishment was a routine occurrence.

Dozens of lashes left the cultivationally sealed Li Songnian almost lifeless, dragged aside like a dying dog.

The overseer approached a female cultivator next, who, even while shackled, held her head high with undiminished pride despite her sealed cultivation.

"Gao Xue, why resist? I told you, if you just submit to me and pledge allegiance to Lord Luo Tuo, you won’t have to suffer mining anymore."

He reached out to caress Gao Xue’s chin, but she glared at him and turned away: "Hmph, you were just a guard on the island, Brother Zhong Fei treated you well, yet you betrayed him for personal gain, you’re nothing but a scoundrel."

"Someone like you should check yourself in a mirror; do you think you’re worthy?"

The overseer, stung and embarrassed by her words, raised his hand and lashed fiercely upon Gao Xue, "You think you’re so noble, but aren’t you a prisoner now?"

"You bitch! If it weren’t for Lord Luo Tuo’s orders not to harm you, I would’ve ravished you already, you pretentious bitch!"

The whip continued to strike, soon soaking with blood, yet Gao Xue remained silent, even as she was nearly beaten into unconsciousness.

"That’s Auntie Xue!" Zhong Ling could hardly contain herself. "When I was little, Auntie Xue looked after me, she was like a second mother to me."

"I cannot let her suffer!"

Zhong Ling dashed forward, grabbing the lengthy whip, her palm immediately drenched in blood.

Upon seeing Zhong Ling, Gao Xue, Li Songnian, and others appeared shocked, only to quickly feign indifference.

"Who are you? I don’t need you to shield me, get lost!" Gao Xue scolded angrily, though her eyes were filled with tears.

"Auntie Xue..."

"Get out!" Gao Xue roared like an enraged beast.

The overseer coldly smiled, approached Zhong Ling, and his eyes brightened upon seeing her, "I didn’t expect to find a little beauty hidden in the mining cave."

"Lord Luo Tuo never said we couldn’t touch you. Come with me today, and your hard mining days will be over; live the good life with me."

He reached out to touch Zhong Ling’s face, causing Gao Xue and others’ faces to change colors instantly.

"If you dare touch her, I’ll kill you!"

They were filled with fervor, but unfortunately, their cultivation was sealed, leaving them powerless.

Their reaction only excited the overseer even more, prompting him to laugh heartily, "Ha ha, so you’re all freaked out, looks like old friends. Let me think... oh, right, the former Island Master’s daughter, Zhong Ling, went missing. You must be her, right?"

Gao Xue gritted her teeth, "If you dare touch even a hair on her head, I’ll never let you go!"

The overseer burst out laughing, "You’re in no position to protect yourself, yet you still care about others? Since she is the former Island Master’s daughter, I’ll make sure to treat her well."

"When the time comes, I’ll make you all watch, it’ll be fun..."

As his hand was about to touch Zhong Ling’s face, causing Gao Xue and others to seethe with rage, a sudden icy light swept across.

The overseer, astonished, looked down to see his arm severed and fallen to the ground, only then feeling the pain of the amputation.

"Ah, it’s so painful, who on earth!" He clutched his wound, writhing in agony on the ground.

Nearby vein guards and other overseers became alert as if facing a formidable enemy, taking defensive stances.

"Sigh."

Chen Nan sighed, slowly emerging from the crowd, casting a cold gaze upon the overseers.

"I intended to let you live a little longer, but it seems you don’t cherish the opportunity. From now on, it’s time to settle the scores one by one!"