The mine director, upon hearing this, didn’t refuse.

"Mr. Chen, speeding up is definitely doable, but the problem is finding trustworthy people, which will take me some time to screen," the director said.

"No problem, just try to speed up. Don’t let anyone in who isn’t trustworthy, to avoid any incidents."

Compared to mining speed, Chen Yang preferred it to be more stable.

Such a large vein is a tremendous wealth.

The Gu Family and Chen Yang are the only ones who know about it.

The Gu Family has been busy with other affairs lately, so they haven’t come to cause trouble.

Otherwise, with such a large vein, they certainly wouldn’t let it rest.

If other forces knew, there’d be big problems, attracting numerous factions would be very troublesome.

So safety is the priority.

"Haha, alright, I’ll try to speed up, rest assured Mr. Chen," the director replied with a light smile, courteously.

"Hmm, thanks. I’m leaving now."

With the spirit stones obtained, Chen Yang didn’t waste any time and drove He Xiran back to Liuhua Village.

On the way back, He Xiran was amazed all the way.

"Chen Yang, I truly admire you more and more. How did you manage to single-handedly dominate a spirit stone mine? We couldn’t even control it back then with our Alliance."

Earlier at the mine, with the director present, He Xiran didn’t speak up.

Now, with just the two of them, she couldn’t help but express her amazement.

"Of course, it’s strength, what else?" Chen Yang smiled slightly, speaking naturally.

He Xiran pouted.

She admits Chen Yang is strong, but that can’t be the sole reason for someone to monopolize a mine, right?

Speaking of strength, their Alliance wasn’t weak back then either.

"Your explanation isn’t comprehensive, Chen Yang, there must be other factors," He Xiran said.

Chen Yang was joking with his earlier statement.

Indeed, his strength played a part, but luck also played a major role.

The so-called luck lies in the mine’s remote location, known only to him and the Gu Family.

The Gu Family has been busy with other matters lately with no mind to this site.

Also, they have their own self-interest.

The Gu Family has long regarded Chen Yang’s mine as their own property.

Thus, they wouldn’t voluntarily leak the news that there is a spirit stone mine here.

Chen Yang mining alone and being coveted by major forces is something the Gu Family understands.

This is why Chen Yang can stably develop the current situation.

Chen Yang roughly explained these circumstances.

Upon hearing this, He Xiran understood.

"So, you got this mine based on luck? What if the Gu Family tries to seize it later? As far as I know, the Gu Family’s power isn’t weak, with ancestors in the Spirit Gathering Realm," He Xiran said.

"Of course, we fight to the end. There’s no way I’ll hand over such a large vein easily," Chen Yang replied without hesitation.

He Xiran smiled slightly: "Alright, if trouble arises then, remember to inform our Alliance. We’ll definitely go all out to help you safeguard the mine."

"Alright, certainly," Chen Yang nodded with a smile, not saying more.

Originally having obtained the spirit stones, Chen Yang planned to head straight back.

But passing through the town, He Xiran insisted on stopping by to have some fun.

Her justification was to see if there’s business opportunity in town.

In desperation, opening a small shop could also be a source of income.

This excuse left Chen Yang somewhat speechless.

Eventually, he couldn’t resist He Xiran’s request and agreed to stroll around and buy some things.

Just one hour, had to return before noon.

"Alright, I agree, one hour it is," He Xiran agreed readily.

"Hurry, hurry, don’t waste time, we only have an hour."

After agreeing, He Xiran immediately pulled Chen Yang out of the car, afraid of wasting a single second.

Chen Yang shook his head helplessly.

"You women, really have no resistance against such pedestrian streets."

"Hehe, naturally, who doesn’t like shopping?" He Xiran laughed heartily.

Chen Yang, feeling helpless, said no more and accompanied her on a leisurely stroll around the town.

Today, possibly due to the weekend, quite a few people were out at the market, making the town rather lively.

Chen Yang accompanied He Xiran as they shopped and purchased many items.

Mostly daily necessities, along with clothes and whatnot.

The clothes He Xiran is currently wearing were found by Li Han.

Though they look good, they’re not quite fitting.

So she bought some in town.

Daily necessities purchased, clothes were also bought.

By then, almost an hour had passed.

Chen Yang glanced at his phone, exactly on time, not a minute more nor less.

Exactly one hour.

"Time’s up, Xiran, we should head back," Chen Yang said.

He Xiran originally intended to buy a couple more clothes, yet hearing Chen Yang, she couldn’t help but pout.

"Chen Yang, you’re very punctual, not giving me even one extra minute," He Xiran said.

Chen Yang smiled slightly: "I said an hour, and an hour it is. Isn’t punctuality good?"

He Xiran rolled her eyes.

Yet she put down the clothes she was holding, no longer intending to continue purchases.

"Alright, let’s go then," He Xiran said.

"Hmm."

Chen Yang nodded and then planned to leave the town with He Xiran to head back to Liuhua Village.

But after only walking a few hundred meters, Chen Yang suddenly halted.

Initially, He Xiran didn’t notice, walking a few meters before realizing Chen Yang wasn’t there.

She quickly turned around and returned to Chen Yang’s side: "Chen Yang, why aren’t you moving? What are you looking at?"

He Xiran found Chen Yang standing and staring in one direction.

A well-operating noodle shop.

Ordinary with nothing particular, making her puzzled about what Chen Yang was looking at.

"Chen Yang, what are you looking at?"

Seeing Chen Yang not respond, He Xiran spoke again.

This time Chen Yang replied.

"Those two men eating at the noodle shop seem like they’re from Blood Bat Hall."

Chen Yang said.

"What?!" He Xiran was astonished hearing Blood Bat Hall.

Her heart tightened.

She quickly took another closer look.

Yet she still couldn’t discern what difference those two ordinary men had.

But with Chen Yang’s word, she couldn’t possibly doubt.

"Chen Yang, how could you tell? Do they have any distinctive features?" He Xiran asked nervously.

"Hmm, the man turned away from me earlier, when bending to pick up something, I saw a blood bat tattoo on his back," Chen Yang replied nonchalantly.

The blood bat tattoo is the most distinct feature of Blood Bat Hall members, recognizable at a glance.

He Xiran, having dealt with Blood Bat Hall for so long, naturally knew this.

"This... is too frightening, Blood Bat Hall traced us this quickly, what should we do now? Should we quickly inform Uncle Chen to help move people?" He Xiran said tensely.

Having just experienced her Alliance’s major setback, she absolutely didn’t want that day to repeat.

Her first reaction was urgent relocation.