Rebirth: He refused to Divorce Again

Chapter 1929: Chapter 1927: Frozen

Gu Qiaoqiao knew there was something wrong here, and hurriedly asked, "Ah Ze, what exactly is going on?"

"They used blood to break the barrier, and one of the barrels is human blood. They’ve killed three miners!"

Qin Yize’s voice was ice-cold, with each word measured.

Gu Qiaoqiao clenched her right hand into a fist, then relaxed it, once again drawing a talisman in mid-air. These people are truly scum and villains. To break the barrier, they actually killed three living people and then splashed their blood on this barrier.

Uncle still doesn’t know. If he knew because setting up the barrier led to the death of three innocent lives, he would surely feel awful.

This gold mine definitely cannot be kept, but even so, they must not get a single bit of it.

Gu Qiaoqiao’s Ice Arrow Talisman was now a size larger than before, and the cold was a few degrees more intense, as she mercilessly directed it towards these people.

Earlier, Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t want to harm them physically, so the Ice Arrow Talisman wasn’t very big and was quite gentle—it was essentially just masses of cold air, making them feel chilly without affecting their bodies.

But these people had committed countless evil deeds. Despite being so cold, they speculated it might be due to the human blood.

They continued arguing, and Qin Yize translated softly beside them. At this time, they split into two groups, one wishing to leave immediately, and the other insisting on continuing because they detected with instruments that this valley contained a gold mine with a rich concentration. How could they pass up such an opportunity?

They were just the vanguard; many more people would follow. If they went back empty-handed, their leader wouldn’t let them off.

However, as they talked, their teeth began chattering uncontrollably, and they couldn’t speak. Trembling all over as if they had fallen into an eternal ice cave.

At this point, they began to sense that something was amiss.

Though it was the withering season of autumn around, it wasn’t winter, yet their breath formed frost on their eyebrows and beards, and their faces were pale as if they might turn into ice sculptures any moment. They had no choice but to put down their belongings; glancing at each other, unsure whether to continue.

Within moments, their bodies were so frozen they couldn’t move, and with no options left, they could only support each other, stumbling towards the end of a mountain path.

Dealing with these people was really easy, but Gu Qiaoqiao felt heavy-hearted.

Three lives, they had just killed three people mercilessly.

Three miners from the mine.

"Aren’t they afraid of the family’s retaliation? How dare they kill someone?" Gu Qiaoqiao couldn’t help but voice her doubts.

Qin Yize replied in a low voice, "Qiaoqiao, you may not know, but this is definitely an illegal mine. They hire people who are not locals, mostly from other countries, smuggled in, undocumented, or deceived through various means. That’s why they act without fear..."

As Qin Yize spoke, his gaze darkened. Previously, he had led efforts to dismantle such places but never expected to find one deep in these mountains. Judging by their casual attitude towards murder, who knows how many wronged souls lie buried here.

At this moment, standing in this valley, Gu Qiaoqiao also felt a chill of fear.

The blood of the wronged slain splattered on this barrier, much more domineering and malevolent than animal blood.

This is also why they were close to breaking through the first layer of the barrier. They might have other ways for the remaining formations.

At this moment, Gu Qiaoqiao’s desire for the gold mine had completely dissipated like smoke.

Unfortunately, she couldn’t see Yin Spirits or Spiritual Bodies and had no way of knowing the situation.

"Qiaoqiao, let the Sika Deer lead us to the gold mine location. Take whatever we can, then destroy this place."

Qin Yize suddenly spoke from the side.

Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t know what method Qin Yize would use, but since he said it, it meant he could do it.

Suppressing her heavy heart, Gu Qiaoqiao said to the Sika Deer, "You know where the gold mine is, quickly take us there..."

The Sika Deer wasn’t quite sure what had happened, only sensing that the previously elated pair now seemed to carry a biting cold aura.

Obediently, it led Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize toward the center of the valley, soon arriving at a cave entrance.

Gu Qiaoqiao thought all the gold must be in the cave, but unexpectedly, the cave seemed more like a stone corridor, with an entrance and exits. Once inside, it was somewhat damp with trickling water sounds. Historically, gold and water are inseparable, and such mountain ranges indeed are gold-rich areas.

A few minutes later, they noticed a bit of light ahead. Qin Yize held Gu Qiaoqiao’s hand tightly, and after another minute, they finally emerged from the cave.

Gu Qiaoqiao was stunned by the sight. So, this was what the gold mine was?

This place was truly dazzlingly golden; a stream ran across the ground, the water shallow, about ten centimeters deep, with stone-like gold nuggets protruding above its surface, gleaming golden in the light.

Below the water, the color was a rich shade of yellow-orange, and in places where sunlight streamed, some sand covered parts, making a big difference in appearance.

Qin Yize hurriedly moved forward with Gu Qiaoqiao. The area wasn’t large, the source of the stream unknown, nor its destination. Steep rock walls surrounded them, forming a large open-air cavern.

Gu Qiaoqiao noticed there were formations and barriers here as well.

However, these were much more formidable. If Gu Qiaoqiao weren’t a blood relative of Gu Junbai, even as a top member of the Mystic Sect, she and Qin Yize wouldn’t have been able to get in.

Gu Qiaoqiao’s mind gradually eased. Even if this place wasn’t destroyed, it would take considerable effort for others to enter.

Yet Qin Yize still said, "Throughout history, wealth has tempted people. Men die for money, birds for food. If it becomes known there’s a gold mine here, and the Mystic Sect people discover it, it could lead to unforeseeable consequences. Let’s gather the gold first."

Gu Qiaoqiao nodded, then applied a Water Repellent Talisman on herself and Qin Yize so they could stand dry even in military boots in the stream. The Sika Deer didn’t need one; it naturally wasn’t afraid of water.

Qin Yize moved quickly, soon stacking all the gold nuggets he could gather into a small pile. As Gu Qiaoqiao picked up the gold nuggets, she realized she could use her Divine Sense to directly place them in her space.

She looked up at Qin Yize not far away, and softly said, "Ah Ze, no need to pick them up. I can use my Divine Sense to store them all in my space."