Reborn as a tree, the peerless god is obsessed

Xueyao and Baoling walked through the dim passage, returned to the iron ore mine, and stepped into the spacious cave. Inside the cave, everyone had already gathered.

Xue Yao had already sent them a message when they had collected the gold and retreated to the entrance of the gold mine cave.

After receiving the message and knowing that the man in black had been captured, they settled the villagers who had traveled with them and hurried here. At this time, their faces were filled with joy.

Xueyao didn't expect them to arrive so quickly.

"Bao Ling, they are all my companions." Xue Yao introduced everyone to him one by one, "From now on, we are all one family."

"I have seen him..." Bao Ling was a little excited. He didn't expect that he, a piece of stone, would also have a family.

After Bao Ling greeted everyone one by one, Xue Yao introduced them to everyone, "Bao Ling, you are my new companion, and you will be a member of our big family from now on."

Everyone bowed, "Welcome Bao Ling."

Xueyao looked at everyone with a smile. These companions were her strongest support in this world.

In this life, she is so lucky to have these companions and family members.

"We've achieved a great deal today, thanks to everyone's hard work and unity." She walked in front of the crowd and spoke loudly, "But we must remember that wealth, while wonderful, is only fleeting. Our goal is to continuously improve our strength through experience."

Bao Ling listened to Xue Yao's words and couldn't help but feel admiration for her.

He felt that Xueyao was not only an outstanding leader, but also a visionary. He secretly made up his mind to practice harder and live up to Xueyao's expectations.

Seeing that everyone's emotions were aroused, Xue Yao continued, "Next, we will head to the next target location."

Now, we can go find that senior official.

Once he is dealt with, the problem of this mine will be completely solved.

"I'll lead the way." Bao Ling volunteered.

The passages in the mine were winding and intricate, but with Bao Ling leading the way, they did not go the wrong way.

Xue Yao shot out a ball of golden light, which floated in the air.

After walking about two miles along a narrow passage, Bao Ling warned, "Everyone, be careful. There's an underground river here. Don't fall in."

Everyone rose up gently and flew over carefully.

After turning several corners and walking for three or four miles, a bright light appeared in front of us.

"There is light ahead, we are almost at the exit!" Bao Ling shouted excitedly. His voice echoed in the passage, bringing a sense of anticipation to everyone.

Exit? Another exit from the mine?

Xue Yao nodded slightly. She could sense that the atmosphere ahead was completely different from the mines they had been in before. It was a more open and prosperous atmosphere, as if foreshadowing that they were about to step into a whole new world.

The group quickened their pace and continued along the passage. As the light gradually grew brighter, they finally emerged from the narrow passage, and the view before them suddenly opened up.

They stood on an open plain, surrounded by rolling hills, with villages and farmland faintly visible in the distance. The sunlight shone on them, warm and comfortable, in stark contrast to the dark and dampness of the mine.

"It's finally out!" Bao Ling was a little excited, with a joyful smile on her face.

He was like a stone buried underground for tens of thousands of years, looking at everything outside the cave and breathing the fresh air, feeling indescribably comfortable.

Xue Yao also smiled. She looked around and felt the breath of this world.

While she was thinking, she suddenly felt a familiar breath. She looked up and saw a young man walking towards them.

The man was tall and handsome, with a determined look in his eyes. He was dressed in a white robe with a bamboo flute hanging from his waist, looking very heroic.

"Miss Xueyao, long time no see." The man walked up to Xueyao and greeted her with a smile.

Xue Yao looked at the familiar figure in front of her, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Bai Yichen?

"Mr. Bai, why are you here?" she asked in surprise.

Bai Yichen smiled and explained, "I just happened to be passing by here and felt your presence, so I came over to say hello."

He looked around and continued, "It seems you are looking for something important."

Xue Yao nodded and briefly told Bai Yichen about the mine.

After listening to this, Bai Yichen frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "The problem of this mine is indeed difficult, and that official is not someone who can be easily dealt with."

He paused and continued, "But don't worry, I will help you solve this problem."

Xue Yao looked at Bai Yichen gratefully, "Thank you, Mr. Bai." She said sincerely.

Bai Yichen shook his head and said with a smile: "Do we still need to say thank you to each other? We are friends after all."

Xue Yao didn't respond, but just smiled. Everyone else knew Bai Yichen, so Xue Yao only introduced him to Bao Ling.

The group continued forward, Bai Yichen walking beside Xueyao. Xiao Lin'er calmly stepped forward and took Xueyao's hand.

Xue Yao understood what Xiao Lin'er meant, so she held his hand and squeezed it a little harder, signaling him not to worry.

Bai Yichen certainly did not miss these details, but he did not show it on his face.

Less than half a mile further ahead, a palace-like manor appeared before everyone's eyes.

The palace-like manor, nestled among emerald green mountains, looked solemn and mysterious. The golden glazed tiles shone brightly in the sun, gleaming with dazzling light, as if proclaiming its splendor and glory.

The manor is surrounded by dense woods and clear streams, creating a tranquil and elegant environment. The manor's gate is tightly closed, and the door is carved with exquisite patterns, highlighting the owner's noble status.

"This is the residence of that high-ranking official." Bai Yichen said, pointing to the manor in front.

Xueyao nodded. The purpose of their trip was to find this high-ranking official, solve the problem in the mine, and eliminate the harm to the people.

They approached the manor cautiously, fearing to alert the enemy. They hid in the woods and observed the movements inside the manor.

After a while, a luxurious carriage drove out of the manor and headed off into the distance. Behind the carriage, a team of guards followed with great fanfare.

"It seems that this senior official has gone out." Bai Yichen said.

Xue Yao frowned. She had originally planned to break into the manor and capture the official. But now it seemed...

"Little Eagle, Little Scale, come with me." She didn't think any more. "The rest of you, sneak into the manor and carefully search for useful evidence. Be careful."

Bai Yichen originally wanted to go with Xue Yao, but after hearing what she said, he no longer cared.

Xue Yao, along with Xiao Ying and Xiao Lin'er, rushed towards the luxurious carriage in an instant like three rays of light.

Inside the carriage, a beautifully dressed woman was leaning delicately against a middle-aged man. The man was tall and strong with a dignified face. He was the high-ranking official they were looking for.

Qin Ming, the local official, oppressed the people, exploited their wealth, and committed all sorts of evil deeds. His greatest crime was illegally mining caves and using the spiritual stones within to cultivate and improve his own cultivation.

At this moment, Qin Ming was hugging the woman, enjoying her tenderness. He never thought that someone would come to trouble him at this time.

Suddenly, a beam of white light streaked across the sky and landed directly on the roof of the carriage. Immediately afterwards, a loud bang was heard, and the entire carriage shook violently.

"What's going on?" Qin Ming was shocked and quickly protected the woman beside him.