This blood jade, if worn long-term, possesses the ability to nourish the body, making it a treasure utterly unavailable in the market.
As for Qiu Feng and his ilk, they were entirely unaware of the mine's extraordinary nature, only believing it could yield gold, a true display of nouveau riche behavior.
Concurrently, Zhao Lao San had dragged Qiu Feng to a secluded forest at the foot of the mountain.
He toyed with a dagger, smiling as he said, "Old Qiu, never expected this, did you? That you'd fall into my hands one day. Today, I'll teach you how to write the word 'death'!"
Qiu Feng swallowed, his face bruised and swollen. "Lao San, I don't think we need to turn on each other, lest we pave the way for others!"
"Turn on each other? Who exactly is betraying our own? We're childhood friends, you know. Look at what you've done?"
"It's truly hard to imagine these words coming from you. Why don't you pee and look at yourself to see what kind of person you are!"
Zhao Lao San walked over and kicked him, cursing under his breath.
Qiu Feng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, suppressing the anger in his heart. "Lao San, let's just let the past be the past. But you must understand what this gold mine truly signifies, right? Do you really want to hand over so much wealth to others?"
It would be a lie to say he wasn't feeling wronged, but facing Mu Feng, what else could he do?
"What? You think you have the capability to deal with him? You've seen how bizarre his methods are!"
Zhao Lao San averted his gaze. Although displeased, he had no courage to trouble Mu Feng.
He had barely managed to save his own life and didn't want to lose it again.
Qiu Feng continued to instigate, "Ah, Lao San, that kid is indeed formidable, but ultimately, he's just a martial arts expert who practices hard qigong. If we find another expert of the same caliber, we can simply 'snap' him out of existence! If one isn't enough, we'll find ten, a hundred!"
"Martial arts expert?" Zhao Lao San frowned.
He clapped his hands. "Exactly. Did you think he was an immortal? The reason he's impervious to blades and spears is due to his hard qigong. We can sign an agreement now. After we eliminate that brat, we'll split the mine's resources fifty-fifty!"
Zhao Lao San's lips curled upwards, and he hauled Qiu Feng up. "You want to split it fifty-fifty with me? Look at your current predicament. I can get rid of you at any moment, and you dare to demand such a large share? You're tired of living!"
"Then, regarding the division, you decide. How much do you think is appropriate?" Qiu Feng finally remembered that his life was still in the other man's hands.
Zhao Lao San licked his lips. "How about a nine-one split? I get nine, you get one!"
"This... this is too rapacious!" Qiu Feng was so angry he almost jumped up.
Zhao Lao San unceremoniously slapped him. "Damn it, if you're not satisfied, I'll send you to your demise right now!"
Qiu Feng, filled with anger but helpless, could only swallow it down.
"Fine, fine, nine-one it is. Whatever you say goes!" With no other choice, he had to compromise.
Zhao Lao San nodded with satisfaction. "Good, very good. I'll await your good news!"
Watching his retreating back, Qiu Feng's heart seethed with fury. "You dog! Do you think you can do whatever you want just because my men are all gone? Once I find some martial arts experts, it will be your death knell!"
At this moment, neither of them knew that their every move was being observed by Mu Feng.
Hidden in the shadows, he let out a cold snort. "The two of you are truly in cahoots. Especially you, Zhao Lao San. I already let you off the hook, and yet you dare to harbor such ambitions? You're truly courting death!"
Mu Feng's face was filled with murderous intent. From this moment on, Zhao Lao San and Qiu Feng were as good as dead to him.
While he hired many hands to begin the development of the mine, Zhao Lao San and Qiu Feng started engaging in underhanded dealings.
One day, in a private room of a restaurant in Hong Hai City, Zhao Lao San and Qiu Feng were sitting at a round table, toasting several burly men.
In the midst of these men sat a small, emaciated old man.
This old man possessed a unique aura, making it evident he was no ordinary person.
Qiu Feng downed the white wine in his cup. "Senior Huang, we will truly have to rely on you this time. After this is done, the remaining five million will be transferred to your designated account without fail!"
The old man nodded slightly. "Then thank you, Mr. Qiu. However, this is not a matter for this old one to handle personally. It is sufficient for my disciples to take action!"
Zhao Lao San immediately interjected, "No, Senior Huang. That brat's abilities are truly bizarre. I fear your disciples may not be able to defeat him. And if we alert him and he goes into hiding, that would be problematic!"
Upon hearing this, the burly men immediately became displeased. Wasn't this a blatant insult to them?
One of the strong men let out a cold snort and slapped the table. "Sir, it seems you have a rather low opinion of our strength. Would you like me to demonstrate it here and now?"
Zhao Lao San pursed his lips. "Brother, if you had seen him in action, you wouldn't say that. That person is impervious to blades and spears. You must not be careless!"
The old man burst into laughter. "Impervious to blades and spears, you say? All my disciples can achieve that. Why don't you fire a shot to test it?"
Zhao Lao San's interest was piqued. He took a handgun from his waist. "Senior Huang, I'm a person who likes to play for real. This bullet has no eyes!"
The old man made a gesture of invitation. "Come on. If they even flinch, I'll refund your five million directly!"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Feng also declared grandly, "Alright, Lao San, go ahead and give it a try. Let us see!"
Zhao Lao San gritted his teeth and, without any hesitation, fired a shot directly at the face of one of the burly men.
What followed was a breathtaking scene. The bullet, at the very moment it was about to hit the strong man, instantly shattered into pieces, falling to the ground as fragments.
Both Zhao Lao San and Qiu Feng were astonished and involuntarily burst into applause.
Zhao Lao San gave a thumbs-up. "Incredible, truly incredible. With these brothers taking action, that brat is doomed!"
Qiu Feng echoed, "Indeed, this fellow is as good as dead!"
Just then, a discordant voice came from outside the private room.
Someone pushed open the door and said, "You do have some skill, but I'd also like to test if these brothers are truly impervious to blades and spears!"