The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 286 - 156: Mine Enforcement_3

Because he failed to maintain a safe distance, the blast collapsed a branch of the mine, burying him in the process.

"Damn, these kind of people are the most annoying!"

"If we don’t rescue him, it would seem like we lack humanity; if we do, it feels like we’re eating a fly, either way it’s all very vexing!"

Mao Maochong spat and urged the Peat Deer to run faster.

Renwo Kuang and Ye Hanjun followed behind.

One relying on his physical strength to move at a brisk pace.

The other lowered his head, activated one-tenth of The Darkest Demon Eye and quietly merged into the shadows to increase his speed.

"Meh! Meh meh!"

The Peat Deer used the skill "Listening", to further pinpoint the location of living objects inside the collapsed mine.

Then, it chained the skill "Mud wave", forcibly softening a portion of the rocks and soil, causing them to roll out to the sides like mud.

However, it was clear that the collapse site was deep and even after the skill ended, they couldn’t reach the crucial location.

"I’ll help!"

Renwo Kuang summoned the Muscle Zombie and put on a pair of wear-resistant gloves himself, starting to dig with his bare hands.

"Roar!"

Renwo Lang didn’t think much, but he was good at imitating his master.

Seeing Renwo Kuang digging away, It too clenched its fists and began furiously digging.

Mao Maochong’s mouth slowly opened wide.

His Peat Deer controlled Earth Attribute Spells, and being in an environment like a mine was advantageous for him.

Yet, Renwo Kuang was purely using brute force, and he was actually digging faster than him using his skill...?

"What a brute...

"No wonder he’s already a student at the Southern Campus at such a young age. With such an ability, who wouldn’t fear and respect him?"

Suppressing his awe, Mao Maochong subconsciously glanced at White Crow.

As expected, this person could only watch from the sidelines, unable to react to sudden situations like a collapse.

"Cough...cough, cough, cough!"

A few minutes later, a dispirited woman was pulled out. Her clothing was charred and ragged, and her exposed skin was as red as blood.

"Your problem isn’t just the excessive use of explosive tools. Don’t tell me this is your first time using them and you don’t have any experience?"

Lv Douxia poured a bottle of cooling liquid onto her and asked with a grim expression.

"Um... my Contracted Spirit Fond Spirits..."

The woman, barely conscious, was unable to answer the question.

But she reached out, wanting to dig into the soil, a trace of urgency remaining between her brows.

"Self-inflicted calamity!"

Mao Maochong huffed coldly and looked up at the Peat Deer, signaling it to continue digging.

Renwo Kuang didn’t stop either. After a good while of digging and breaking out in sweat, he finally came across a large object.

It was a Bronze Bull in the state of Clay Body Perfection, its body hard as steel.

It was only slightly injured, but because it was covered by tons of rocks and soil, it couldn’t free itself.

Were it any other day, both Mao Maochong and Lv Douxia would surely spend even more energy to get it out.

Now that they had the help of the Muscle Zombie and Renwo Kuang, the pressure was greatly reduced. Through brute force alone, they managed to carry the bull out.

Quite savage indeed.

"Moo..."

The Bronze Bull turned over, staggered to its feet, and trotted over to its owner, licking her cheek.

Presumably since she sensed her Contracted Spirit Fond Spirits were safe, the woman sighed in relief and promptly passed out.

"Alright, let’s take this wretched woman outside the mine. There’s a special shelter there specifically for treating such casualties."

Mao Maochong shook his head, then snorted:

"Of course, she will only receive the most basic medical aid."

"For further treatment, she’ll need to pay for it."

"Additionally, for violating the mining regulations and damaging the structure of the mine without authorization, she’ll need to be heavily fined."

"If she can’t pay the fine, she won’t be able to easily escape. If she stays here to work, she’ll still have to pay off her debt!"

"Exactly!"

Lv Douxia first agreed, then marveled at Renwo Kuang’s strength.

He’d seen quite a few formidable people in his day, but this was his first time seeing a powerhouse like Renwo Kuang.

"Not really."

Renwo Kuang shook his head, remaining silent.

Seeing that he had no desire to engage in conversation, both Lv Douxia and Mao Maochong cooled off, escorting the bull and woman back to the surface before returning back to the mine again.

"Ding ding dang!"

"Ding ding dang!"

Having switched to another branch, the pleasant sound of mining sounded even clearer.

There was a group of three digging in sync, clearly dividing the work.

The Stone Claw Crab was responsible for digging, the Rock Frog was in charge of moving the stones, and the Earth Python was responsible for loosening the soil.

The three Patrons each held a hammer, striking sporadically behind them.

There was a sack next to them, containing a dozen fist-sized red-brown ores.

Such results showed that the efficiency of their mining was quite good.

"Eh? Brother Mao! Brother Lv!"

A man put down his hammer, turned around, and handed over a roll of Shuǐyān enthusiastically.

"Whoosh!"

Shuǐyān didn’t need fire to be lit, it was made of a special solid material.

Just breaking it with a little force would turn it into liquid, and when inhaled, it naturally gives off a sweet aroma.

"Exhale——"

Mao Maochong took a puff of Shuǐyān and greeted Renwo Kuang and Ye Hanjun:

"Want a puff?"

"Eh? New people in the law enforcement team? Brother Mao, Brother Lv, you must introduce us to them!"

Gibb handed them two Shuǐyān with a smile, one for each.

Ye Hanjun took one, sniffed it gently at the tip of his nose, and then gave it back to Gibb, saying:

"No need, thank you."

"I don’t smoke either, take it back."

Renwo Kuang stood with his arms folded, showing no intention of accepting it at all.

Gibb was slightly taken aback, but still maintained his pleasant smile, nodding and bowing to them:

"Alright, alright, if there’s anything you two need and we can help in any way, we will spare no efforts!"

"Heh, you guys are the most worry-free."

Mao Maochong finished his Shuǐyān with a few puffs, stepped into the mud, and chuckled:

"These two are new law enforcement brothers, you can call them Brother Ren and Brother Bai."

"Keep on digging, we won’t disturb you. Wish you good luck today."

"Gentlemen, take it slow!"

Gibb - took a few steps forward to send off the four.

As the distance grew, it was likely that Mao Maochong, Lv Douxia, and Renwo Kuang could no longer hear voices from that side.

But Ye Hanjun moved his ears and could still hear the three men’s conversation:

"Brother Bu, those two newcomers are not very friendly to us, they won’t harass us in the future right?"

"We can’t say for sure, let’s observe when they come next time."

"Hey, there’s a huge entrance fee to start mining here, and we have to be careful of others coveting during mining."

"Even the administrators of the mine, we have to worry about them causing us trouble."

"Living these days, it’s really oppressing..."

"Yes, yes, let’s quickly make a big fortune and leave,- staying here all day, not eating well, not sleeping well, it’s suffocating..."

Ye Hanjun came to a realization.

Turns out the pressure inside the mine was quite severe.

The law enforcement officers were tired and stressed, those daydreaming miners hoping to strike it rich were also feeling the same, weren’t they?

"Boom!!"

"Roar!!"

The cave wall on one side suddenly trembled. The previously pleasant expressions on the faces of Mao Maochong and Lv Douxia immediately clouded over.

"Damn it! Such a big tremor! There must be a fight!"

"People are really restless, what’s the big deal about digging out one or two rare ores? Do they have to fight to the death for it?!"

"Brother Ren! Brother Bai! Let’s go, we must suppress them!"

"Treating us without respect, even a clay figure has a temper, we must teach them a good lesson today!!"

"Step step step!"

The Peat Deer began to sprint.

Renwo Kuang and Ye Hanjun, one stepped forward, the other moved like a ghost, they were the stark contrast of strength and softness.

"No! They’re not fighting over rare ores!"

The Mini Sparrow arrived first and using the active ability ’Visual Synchronization’, Lv Douxia’s gaze grew cold.

"There are rioters appearing, injuring people and forcibly snatching other people’s spoils... And they’re escaping!"

"They are very strong, be careful, we must not fail, and absolutely have to suppress them!"

"Clear the way!"

Just as he was talking, a thin man in light armor, riding a ’Double-headed Monitor Dog’ appeared.

Seeing the four figures in the mine tunnel, he almost jumped out of his skin.

"Damn, I’ve got such bad luck!"

"Brother, save me! There are four law enforcers here! I can’t beat them!!"