Crossing the Cultivation Realm: Two Souls Coexist

"These minerals are all valuable, but we can't identify all types. If I had known earlier, I would have read more books." There was a hint of regret in Hu Qing's voice.

Gu Yang nodded, holding a few pieces of ore in his hand, his brows furrowed.

"It seems that we need to find professionals to identify them, or find specialized ancient books for reference. Then these ores can only be left to the sect for identification." His eyes swept across the cave, and finally stopped on the ores that had not been moved away.

"Let's start mining first and empty this resource point."

Hu Qing suggested, his eyes gleaming at the minerals embedded in the rock.

These minerals are of great help to their cultivation and can even be used to exchange for resources they urgently need. They are obviously good treasures.

Gu Yang nodded and agreed to Hu Qing's proposal. The two of them swung their pickaxes and started digging in the cave.

Their movements were a little clumsy, but fortunately they were strong, and every time they swung the pickaxe, they could chisel some ore from the mine wall.

As time went by, there was more and more ore in the cave, and the wooden baskets beside the two men were gradually filled up.

The mining process was boring, but the two of them were always talking.

Hu Qing and Gu Yang constantly exchanged their knowledge and opinions on ore, and compared who dug more ore and who dug better quality ore.

As a result, the ores around the two people were mixed together, and they couldn't tell who dug it, so they turned the topic back to the ores.

They discussed the possible value and use of each piece of ore, and how to use these ores to enhance their own strength.

"Ah Qing, look at this ore. Its color and texture are very unique. I suspect it might be a rare refining material."

Gu Yang picked up a piece of ore emitting a faint purple light and handed it to Hu Qing.

Hu Qing took the ore, examined it carefully, and said, "Indeed, the spiritual energy in this ore is very rich, but I can't tell what its properties are. As for using it to refine magical tools, it depends on how it is refined. It might have miraculous effects."

Hearing this, Gu Yang's eyes lit up. He had a strong interest in weapon refining.

The two of them dug and discussed, and time passed by unknowingly.

They had emptied most of the ore in the cave, and they even found a ten-cubic-meter storage ring to store the ore, which was then filled to the brim.

Although they were physically exhausted, their hearts were filled with satisfaction and joy. These ores were now worth a fortune.

"Let's take a break first, and then continue digging." Hu Qing suggested, his voice a little hoarse and he looked a little tired.

Even though his body is a puppet, it cannot withstand such consumption. The long period of concentration has made him a little weak.

Gu Yang nodded. He couldn't bear it any longer and his hands couldn't stop shaking.

The two found a relatively flat place in the cave to sit down, took out the food, and prepared to rest.

They drank water, ate dry food, and tried to recover their strength as much as possible.

During this process, the two were also thinking about their next plans. The discovery of these minerals undoubtedly brought them huge wealth, but it also brought new problems and challenges.

"Hu Qing, we have to be careful. These ores are too valuable. Once discovered, they will definitely attract the covetousness of others." Gu Yang said in a low voice while looking at the cave entrance, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

Hu Qing nodded, looked at the debris around him, and said, "We'll use the debris to block the exit of the cave, leaving only a few gaps for ventilation. This way, even if someone comes to dig at this resource point, we can be prepared in advance."

Gu Yang nodded. This was indeed a solution. There were only two of them and they didn't know how big the mineral was, so they couldn't act separately.

After resting, the two came to the cave entrance. It turned out that it was already dawn outside and the temperature had risen. They felt hot even standing at the cave entrance.

"Brother Gu, what day is it today?" Hu Qing asked with narrowed eyes.

Gu Yang took out the badge. The number "19" on it was eye-catching, and the back showed "Fifty-eight".

"It turns out that I have been here for almost twenty days without realizing it. I don't even know how the sect is doing." Gu Yang sighed.

"Yes, it's been a long time. Let's fill the door quickly and go directly to Lingliu River after digging. We haven't seen what it looks like yet." Hu Qing picked up a basket of soil and poured it at the door and said.

Gu Yang nodded and joined in filling the soil. The entrance was soon blocked.

Hu Qing patted the soil, dug a small hole on the right side of the wall, and put some gravel in it as a mark.

After they had done everything, they took out two night pearls and hung them on their chests, then they started digging again.

Their movements became more vigorous, and each swing of the pickaxe brought out a large piece of gravel, with a considerable amount of ore mixed in.

As the amount of ore in the cave became less and less, their excitement grew.

Finally, when the last piece of ore was removed, only empty stone walls remained in the cave.

Gu Yang didn't believe it and dug a few more pieces with the pickaxe, but all that fell down were hard stones, without any trace of ore.

Hu Qing and Gu Yang stood in the cave, looking at the emptied ore baskets, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

These ores have filled a total of 15 cubic meters of storage ring, which is a great harvest.

"Let's go. These ores are enough for us to use for a while." Gu Yang said with a hint of relief in his voice.

Hu Qing nodded, and his eyes scanned the cave one last time to make sure that no ore was missed.

Then, with their full harvest, the two men followed the mine tunnel, broke the slag at the door, and returned to the ground.

When Hu Qing and Gu Yang walked out of the mine, the outside world was already bathed in the midday sun.

The sunlight shines on the Gobi Desert, and the golden sand reflects dazzling light, as if the whole world is coated with a layer of gold.

The two men stood at the entrance of the mine, looking at the vast Gobi Desert in front of them, their hearts filled with complicated emotions.

"It seems that we need to discuss how to go." Gu Yang broke the silence, his eyes looking into the distance, the map in his hand glowing slightly in the sunlight.

"Ah Qing, let's go now. Although it's hot during the day, it's at least safer than at night."

Hu Qing nodded, his eyes swept across the Gobi Desert, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

"Okay, the Gobi Desert is too dangerous at night. Not only are there threats from monks, but there are also rock-eating sandworms underground. Although it's hot during the day, at least we can foresee the danger."

After some discussion, the two decided to cross the Gobi Desert during the day and head directly to their final destination, Lingliu River.

Looking at the map, as long as we cross the Gobi Desert, which is less than 20 kilometers long, we can reach the grassland, where we can resupply and then head straight to Lingliu River.

After making the decision, the two of them didn't stop and ran straight towards the Gobi Desert.

There was hot sand under their feet, and they could feel the heat from the earth with every step.

All I breathed into my lungs was hot air, and it seemed like even breathing had become difficult.

The two men's clothes were soon soaked with sweat, but they did not stop.

At present, time is life. In this Gobi Desert, you may encounter unknown dangers every minute and every second.

The sooner you escape from the Gobi Desert, the sooner you can enjoy life.

They now have to leave here as soon as possible and reach the next grassland. Although they don't know the conditions there, it should at least be cooler than here.

As time went by, the sun got higher and higher, and the temperature in the Gobi Desert continued to rise.

Hu Qing and Gu Yang felt their physical strength rapidly depleting, and their legs became heavier and heavier, as if they were filled with lead.

"Aqing, let's take a break." Gu Yang's voice was a little hoarse and his face was covered with sweat.

They had been running for several hours straight, and even the monks felt tired.

Hu Qing nodded, and they found a slightly shady place and sat down to rest.

They took out water and resilience pills from their storage rings to replenish their strength.

After resting for a while, both of them recovered their physical and spiritual strength.

They stood up and set out on the road again. As long as they crossed the Gobi Desert, they would reach the grassland, where there was water and food and they could have a good rest.

The two men encouraged each other and continued running across the Gobi Desert. Their sweat soaked their clothes again and again, but was then dried by the scorching sun.

Their bodies were exhausted to the extreme, but their will became stronger and stronger.