Chapter 349: The Struggle

By the time Yipin Tang attacked Caiyi Men, Kai Xin had already been in the Crystal Cave for three full days. The 150-member mining team had become Mu Family’s most lucrative source of income, generating over 100 million taels of pure profit per day, allowing Mu Family to accumulate wealth at an extraordinary rate.

The 150 miners came from Caiyi Men, the Black Rose Family, and local recruits. Seeing their contributions grow steadily, they were extremely motivated. The steady income from the second level of the Crystal Cave meant their earnings surpassed those of most players outside, with at least one rare artifact arriving each day—everyone was thoroughly enjoying it.

Kai Xin wasn’t idle either. After Yu Shanhú and the Black Rose left, he took some inferior martial arts books purchased from the market and practiced them on Shi Dawang, rapidly advancing his skills! However, he only managed to raise one martial art to the tenth level. Still, during this time under the Jinyiwei’s pursuit, it wasn’t a waste—after all, he got one step closer to mastering “Douzhuan Xingyi.”

“Kai Xin.”

A messenger pigeon flew into the Crystal Cave. Kai Xin cheerfully handed Shi Dawang over to a brother from the righteous faction on duty, then stepped back. While calming his racing heart from the intense battle, he unfolded the note. His brows gradually furrowed…

The message, delivered via pigeon, briefly outlined Caiyi Men’s current difficulties and their anger toward Yipin Tang. Yitong and his brothers from Caiyi Men were already ready to set off for Weng City to offer aid, asking if he wanted to join them.

Yipin Tang’s bold attack was beyond Kai Xin’s expectations! Moreover, Caiyi Men truly lacked the ability to defend themselves… Although Caiyi Men had more members than the Yuhu Palace, Yitong had brought many elite fighters to Baokang, so they surely couldn’t make it in time. If Yipin Tang truly intended to attack Caiyi Men, even if they were well-prepared, they wouldn’t be able to resist. Fengwu Caiyi, Yu Cha, and the others were likely in danger.

Lost in thought, Kai Xin looked up again. Inside the cave, a group of Caiyi Men disciples had also stopped mining and were looking this way with anxious expressions. Clearly, they had received the same news about Caiyi Men’s plight.

“Everyone, keep working. Caiyi Men will be fine.”

After calming everyone’s emotions, Kai Xin quickly wrote two letters and sent them away without delay.

This must be Yipin Tang’s countermove against the Five-Faction Alliance in Baokang. Kai Xin had anticipated this—after thwarting Yipin Tang’s plans for Baokang County, they would surely be furious. After all, Baokang was one of the few counties with abundant resources, yet now, due to Kai Xin’s interference, it had become an impregnable stronghold! If Yipin Tang’s leader, “Meng Yun,” could still hold back, then Kai Xin would have to admire his patience. Moreover, all of this was happening right under Meng Yun’s nose—the rapid growth of Caiyi Men and the strong rise of the Mu Family! Yipin Tang certainly wouldn’t want to see these two gangs grow strong in different regions and eventually merge… So, “Do you want to destroy Caiyi Men?” After figuring out Yipin Tang’s plans, Kai Xin felt a chill in her heart, and the image of a certain person flashed through her mind. Such a targeted attack, swiftly wiping out the forces in Weng City, along with provoking and attacking the hot-tempered members of Caiyi Men—without her guidance behind the scenes, even Kai Xin herself couldn’t believe it. “In my past life, they targeted just me, but now they’re betraying the entire Caiyi Men…” Realizing how twisted the past life’s plot was, Kai Xin felt an inexplicable sense of relief, mixed with sadness. Now it was certain—Xu Yao, who had been her girlfriend for over two years, must have had connections with Yipin Tang… Perhaps she was that person… She stood there for a long time, her gaze growing colder. “Whoosh!” A snow-white homing pigeon flew into the crystal cave. Kai Xin quickly caught it, unfolded the note, and read the reply from Yitong: “Understood!!” Short and decisive. Earlier, Kai Xin had told Yitong that the distance was too great, and returning now wouldn’t help. It was better to stay here. If Caiyi Men really faced trouble, Kai Xin would head to the nearest Yipin Tang branch to avenge her brothers. After much consideration, Yitong decided to wait. But he had no idea that Kai Xin was worried that leaving would be a trick by Yipin Tang to lure them away. In her past life, Kai Xin had seen too many of Yipin Tang’s tactics—countless powerful gangs had been destroyed by their schemes. Yitong and the others might be safe in Baokang, but once they left, they were likely to be attacked by unknown assailants along the way. Then, weakened as they were, they would be delayed and trapped for a long time. If Caiyi Men wanted to rescue them, they would have to divide their forces.

And though he was happy, he found himself in a dilemma: should he save people, protect the Mu family, or seek revenge…? He didn’t want to repeat the mistakes of those gangs from his past life. Since the First-Class Hall had already taken action, he decided to fight to the end! A bloody purge!! He was eager to see how many people in the First-Class Hall could stop him, now that he possessed the “Silver Jiao Set” and the perfected “Golden Bell Shield”… “Brother!” The second messenger pigeon returned, but it wasn’t the one who had sent messages to him before—it came from the Heroic Gate. Reading the hurriedly written words in his hands, Lin Xiao’s anxious face immediately appeared before his eyes: “The Colorful Robes Gate is in trouble. The First-Class Hall probably wants to target you. I’ve contacted a few friends nearby to help. Hopefully, the Colorful Robes Gate can weather this crisis… Brother, don’t act impulsively. After all, the First-Class Hall has a large organization with many members and strict organization. Don’t let momentary loyalty cloud your judgment. You still have the Mu family! As long as the Mu family remains, we still have a chance to turn the tide!” Every word was careful, clearly showing that Lin Xiao was also very pessimistic about the Colorful Robes Gate’s situation this time. There was no choice. After all, the First-Class Hall was a professional gaming guild with a strict organization, usually striking only when they were absolutely confident. Whether it was the robbery at Songshan, the operation at Fox Cave, or this joint operation in Baokang, they all had meticulous plans and tactics—something the Heroic Gate knew all too well. If not for some unexpected events along the way, the First-Class Hall’s actions would have been perfect… Just like this time, when the First-Class Hall suddenly appeared in Weng City, catching the Colorful Robes Gate off guard—this showed that once they showed their true strength, the outcome of the battle was basically decided. After sending a thank-you letter, the messenger pigeon he had long awaited finally came into sight, landing on his shoulder. Under the gaze of the pigeon’s round eyes, he opened the note in his hand and let out a long sigh. “They’ve arrived!” — Silver Fox!