Chapter 512: The Mechanized Tomb!

As the news of Kai Xin’s arrival in Gusu City spread, the “Xuan Tian Sect,” which had risen in Gusu City just half a month ago and was extremely fierce, was instantly destroyed. Some left, some scattered, and no more members of the Xuan Tian Sect could be seen in Gusu City.

The “Gusu Tower,” founded by Xuan Feng Xiao Li, Xi Men Qing, and others, gained immense popularity. Learning that Xuan Feng Xiao Li and Xi Men Qing had been good friends with Kai Xin for a long time, the Gusu Tower grew twice as large overnight.

However, on his way back to Gusu City, with only Xuan Feng Xiao Li, Xi Men Qing, and others by his side, Kai Xin asked several extra questions about the Mechanized Tomb downstream of the river outside Gusu City…

“Oh, you mean that place? It’s no longer a Mechanized Tomb—it’s now a crystal mine,” Xuan Feng Xiao Li said excitedly. “The Mechanized Tomb was built there because the original owner wanted to hide the secret of the crystal mine by blocking the path. Unexpectedly, that worked in our favor. Hehe, having a crystal mine resource point can greatly speed up a gang’s development… and increase the income of its members. Finding a single explosive crystal can make them rich.”

“Yes, we didn’t realize before just how profitable a resource point could be. A few days ago, dozens of our Gusu Tower members dug up several explosive crystals and dozens of water-absorbing stones in one day—worth tens of millions,” Xi Men Qing added, leaving Kai Xin feeling a slight sense of surprise and distance.

After a moment, Kai Xin fell into deep silence.

“Make good use of this crystal mine from now on. If any gangs like the Xuan Tian Sect cause you trouble again, come to me directly.” After all, this was the Jiangnan region—not only within the jurisdiction of the Xia Yi Gate but also under the direct influence of the Mu Family. If anything really happened, both the Mu Family and the Xia Yi Gate could intervene promptly.

“…”

Xuan Feng Xiao Li and Xi Men Qing exchanged glances upon hearing this, showing an unusually embarrassed expression.

Xuan Feng Xiao Li looked conflicted, hesitating for several seconds before mustering the courage to speak:

“Kai Xin, I’m sorry…”

“Hm?”

Kai Xin was taken aback. Then he saw that Xuan Feng Xiao Li, Xi Men Qing, and the others all had awkward and ashamed expressions. Xi Men Qing explained, “Our gang just took control of this resource point to develop it. When we heard you mention the crystal mine, we thought you wanted to take it away… Were we being too selfish?” After saying that, they hardly dared to look Kai Xin in the eyes.

Kai Xin smiled gently:

“I see. That’s why I thought you all looked strange along the way—you were worried I’d take over this place. Don’t worry; I’m not yet at the level to plunder or steal from my own brothers…”
“We…” Ximen Qing had just started speaking when Happy interrupted him again, “There’s no need to say anything. I know. Since you formed your gang, you’ve not only been protecting your own interests. If you can’t even safeguard your gang’s interests, how can you earn the trust of your members? Don’t worry; I understand.”
Hearing Happy’s words, Ximen Qing swallowed back what he was about to say, his face showing gratitude.
The expressions of the others also improved significantly, returning to their usual calmness and composure.
By then, the group had already returned to Gusu City and entered Murong’s mansion.
It was then that Happy remembered there was still one very important thing he hadn’t asked about.
He stopped in his tracks.
“Xiao Li.”
The latter also stopped.
“I want to ask—who completed the task at the Mechanized Tomb?” Hearing Happy ask about the Mechanized Tomb again, the people behind him all showed strange expressions before turning their gaze toward He Shiyi.
He Shiyi stepped forward, his face showing a hint of confusion and anticipation. “I completed the task at the Mechanized Tomb…”
Happy first showed surprise, then realized why Xiao Li and the others had gotten the chance to develop the crystal mines downstream first—those who are closer to the resources benefit first.
“That’s right.”
Happy changed his tone.
“I also saw a mechanized ancient tomb in the north. I want to ask—did you find anything strange in that tomb?”
“Strange things?” A glint appeared in He Shiyi’s eyes as he stared at Happy intently before quietly lowering his head and taking out a snow-white object from his Qiankun bag.
“Does this count as strange?”
In his hand appeared a snow-white jade pendant shaped like a taiji symbol, resembling a comma! In the center of the pendant’s larger end was a delicate circular hole.
“It has no name, no attributes, no tasks, and no records… I’m not sure if this is what you mean.” As he spoke, He Shiyi handed the pendant to Happy, his eyes filled with anticipation and tension as he watched Happy’s reaction.
With just one glance, Happy recognized it as the object from his memory.
Still, he couldn’t help but take it, touching its smooth, cool surface with a hint of warmth, before nodding. “It’s this.”

“Do you know what this is? What’s its use?” He Shiyi showed signs of surprise.
In fact, he had taken this item from a puppet at the peak of the Liberation Realm deep within the Mechanized Tomb. Puppetrons of the Liberation Realm were even harder than the Stone King, but it took him most of the day, using many special arrows, to finally defeat it. All he got was this item!
Moreover, there was no information about this jade piece anywhere—even the I Ching masters couldn’t figure out its origin. After half a month, He Shiyi was extremely disappointed.
But to his surprise, Kai Xin, upon hearing the words “Mechanized Tomb,” seemed to know that such items existed there. While delighted, he also felt disappointed. After all, this jade piece was the most mysterious item he had obtained after great effort, and now it turned out someone else knew its secrets—disappointment was inevitable.
“It seems you still don’t know what this thing is for…”
Kai Xin immediately noticed He Shiyi’s reluctance and disappointment. He fiddled with the mysterious jade piece in his hand before handing it back to him and saying, “Open the map and take a look.”
He Shiyi took it and did as Kai Xin suggested. Immediately, his body trembled, and his eyes showed disbelief, as if he had been struck by something profound.
“What’s wrong?”
“There’s another mark on the map, besides mine.”
Finally, with Kai Xin’s reminder, He Shiyi realized the secret of the jade piece. “What exactly is this?” In an instant, he was convinced that Kai Xin truly knew the secrets behind it, and his curiosity about the hidden mysteries grew even stronger.
“I’m not sure either for now, but I know there are more than one of these, and the one you have is just a fragment…” Kai Xin said, “If you don’t mind, I’d like to exchange it for a Level 4 piece of equipment.”
At those words, He Shiyi trembled violently, stunned on the spot…
Level 4 equipment! Was this jade piece worth that much? Clearly, Kai Xin’s offer was beyond his comprehension.