Although Ye Luo was aware that after this turmoil, there would surely be forces returning, this would take some time! Moreover, with many forces, a wave of contention over resources was inevitable. Thus, now is the perfect opportunity for the development of the Wudang Sect!
"Reporting to the Sect Leader, after King of Huainan’s troops withdrew, indeed a group of cultivators appeared, but they were merely bandits. Among these bandits, it’s rumored there’s an expert close to the Martial King realm sitting in command. These bandits are different from others, specializing in stealing minerals with over a hundred miners under them!" Xiao Wu said.
His expression was somewhat awkward, after all, he went out for many days, only to bring back such a message!
Not to mention, how can those bandits be suitable to become disciples! Wouldn’t it mean turning into a den of thieves?
But Ye Luo didn’t think so. He was developing forces here just to deal with the Great Crown Prince’s task. As for long-term development, he hadn’t considered it at all!
Therefore, as long as they are cultivators, it’s fine. Not obedient? Ye Luo had many ways to discipline them.
"You said there are over a hundred miners?" Ye Luo asked immediately.
Xiao Wu nodded, bewildered, "Indeed, but those miners, firstly, are of poor aptitude, and secondly, with years of mining, their cultivation is extremely low. Some are merely strong in physique and don’t understand cultivation at all!"
This point, Ye Luo naturally understood. Miners are exploited, where would they get resources for cultivation? Being able to eat well and not starve to death is already fortunate.
However, this was not a problem at all for Ye Luo.
"You just take me there!"
After hearing this, Xiao Wu could only lead the way. The location of those bandits was not far, and it was likely these bandits had heard about cultivators fleeing this area and deliberately came here to steal minerals.
Sure enough, Xiao Wu directly led Ye Luo to a site outside a huge mine. This mine was presumably under the jurisdiction of a powerful force before, but when the force hurriedly fled, the mine was left idle.
The facilities in this mine were intact, mining could commence directly.
Indeed, those bandits were quite clever.
"Who’s sneaking around—come out and face death!"
Suddenly, a shout came, and over ten bandits surrounded Ye Luo and Xiao Wu.
Among these ten plus cultivators, the highest cultivation was only around the sixth or seventh level of the Earth Martial Realm, which showed just how low-quality these bandits were!
Of course, even if Ye Luo was now settling for less, he wouldn’t choose these bandits. He wanted those miners.
"I think it’s you who are asking for death!" Ye Luo snorted coldly, and a Dao Fist punch shot out.
These ten or so bandits didn’t even let out a cry before being dispersed into soul shattering, meeting their demise!
But the commotion naturally alarmed the other bandits, and suddenly, these bandits swarmed in like locusts, numbering over a hundred, not counting the miners underneath the mine who were working.
It could be seen that this was a gang of considerable scale, comparable to a small sect.
This time, there were indeed a few small leaders at the Heavenly Martial Realm, but their realms were shallow. Although not fake, they must have been opportunistic in their cultivation.
"Who dares make a move here, perhaps tired of living?" a small leader warily watched Ye Luo, yet they dared not make a move, as Ye Luo’s previous punch was too terrifying.
A punch that could turn over ten bandits into dust, such power probably only their ancestor possessed.
So to say, Ye Luo’s strength could even rival the ancestor, something they could not contend with.
"This mine is mine now, get lost!" Ye Luo said coldly.
"What audacity, you... isn’t this sheer robbery?" The small leader instantly lost confidence.
Hearing this, Ye Luo almost laughed out loud. These bandits had low intelligence to begin with. They were here to steal, so how could Ye Luo be accused of robbing?
"Kid, who are you!"
A roar came, and an old man appeared floating in the air. The ancestor of the bandits had finally shown up.
Ye Luo looked at him, this ancestor was indeed a genuine expert. But not as formidable as rumored, just about seven or eight levels of the Heavenly Martial Realm, quite a distance from the Martial King Realm.
Just as he appeared, Xiao Wu was overshadowed with awe. Xiao Wu had just broken into the Heavenly Martial Realm, vastly inferior to the ancestor! Hardly able to withstand the ancestor’s aura!
Of course, this was why Ye Luo never released his aura. Hence, Xiao Wu did not understand Ye Luo’s true cultivation level.
"Are you that ancestor? Very well, leave this mine and the miners below, and I will spare your life!" Ye Luo said blandly.
Hearing this, the ancestor burst out laughing in anger, "Bold kid, I must see what capability you have to utter such words!"
With that said, he thrust a sword forward.
Seeing him use a sword, Ye Luo was quite curious, but quickly shook his head. This ancestor was no sword cultivator, merely using a sword as a weapon, no different from using a fist.
Ye Luo was disinclined to further entangle with him, still eager to recruit miners and develop his force.
Nuonuo Divine Technique!
Dao Fist!
The power of this punch was enough to severely injure a cultivator of the Martial King Realm, let alone this ancestor.
Immediately, the ancestor was flabbergasted, throwing away his sword and summoning various magical treasures for protection, while defensive power surged!
This too was due to his rich battle experience, as such, this spared him from death. However, his body fluttered like a kite, quickly drifting to the far distance.
Strangely enough, this ancestor simply vanished.
Ye Luo had naturally noticed this point long ago, but this ancestor was a trivial small figure to him, not worth the effort to chase down.
This guy was truly ridiculous, called the ancestor by those bandits, yet when outmatched, he just fled on his own.
The remaining bandits looked at each other, not even knowing what had happened.
"Get lost, lest I commence a killing spree!" Ye Luo said coldly.
This time, the bandits realized what had happened, and suddenly, these hundred or so bandits scattered like birds, fleeing in all directions.
In an instant, Ye Luo was left alone in front of the mine!
Only then did Xiao Wu come to his senses and sincerely exclaim, "Sect Leader, you are... mighty!"
Ye Luo merely smiled casually, "Go gather those miners!"
Xiao Wu gladly followed orders, and shortly, over a hundred miners crawled up from the mine.