Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 2162 - 2118: The Thing Beneath the Vein

"I’m not sure either, but it’s very terrifying, very powerful. I once went down to investigate myself. If it weren’t for someone taking my place...even if I escaped in time, I might not have made it out." Tang Jingshan said with a lingering fear.

"Good, the more terrifying, the better. As long as he dies in there, the elders will reapply to the academy, and they’ll send someone to help you resolve this matter."

The man in the night suit laughed heartily and said.

"Yes..."

Tang Jingshan bowed, and then the man in black disappeared from the spot, leaving the Town Mansion.

...

In the blink of an eye, it was time for the appointed meeting with Niu Xiaosheng.

Chen Yang, Xiao Xin, Tang Jingshan, and Zheng Dayou had already arrived at the Chidu Mine as agreed, bringing all the captives of the Barbarian Bull Tribe.

Niu Xiaosheng and his people also arrived on time.

He scrutinized the strong men from their tribe.

Once confirmed, he said to Chen Yang, "I’ve had my people withdraw entirely from your mine! You can take over now!"

Hearing this, Chen Yang said nothing.

Xiao Xin, Tang Jingshan, and Zheng Dayou became a little excited.

They hurriedly turned to instruct their subordinates to check the various mines and see if Niu Xiaosheng was telling the truth.

If they really have withdrawn, they can immediately take over.

The scene remained silent for more than ten minutes, and the people sent out came back one after another.

"Report to the Family Head! Our mines have indeed been returned."

"Big brother, it’s all clear, everything is normal."

"Town Mayor, no problems, our people have taken over."

...

With all three reports returned, it also indicated that Niu Xiaosheng had kept his word.

"Now, can you release our people?" Niu Xiaosheng asked.

Seeing that the mines had indeed all been returned, Chen Yang nodded and signaled Xiao Xin to release the captives.

"Release them!"

At Xiao Xin’s command, those who had been prepared released the strongmen of the Barbarian Bull Tribe, untying them and letting them go.

"Good, I respect you as a real man! You keep your promises." Niu Xiaosheng looked at Chen Yang, who also kept his word, and admired him all the more.

Chen Yang said nothing, just quietly watched him.

"I, Niu Xiaosheng, have always respected the strong and hope to have more duels with them."

"We can’t fight here properly. In the secret realm a year from now, I hope to have a real contest with you."

Niu Xiaosheng continued.

"Good, I also hope for a true match to determine our skills," Chen Yang replied.

"Then it’s a deal."

Niu Xiaosheng said no more, turned around, and left with all the strongmen of the Barbarian Bull Tribe.

"Great! Our mines are finally back."

"Now we can finally be at ease. These Barbarian Bulls were too ridiculous."

"Cangshi Town can finally be stable for a while."

...

Watching Niu Xiaosheng leaving with the strongmen of the Barbarian Bull Tribe, the people of Cangshi Town couldn’t help but cheer excitedly.

The Barbarian Bull Tribe had always put pressure on them.

This time, with Niu Xiaosheng returning well-versed, it was an even greater pressure on Cangshi Town.

Seven mines have been taken over by them more than half.

How could they not be nervous?

Fortunately, it all ended quickly.

All the mines were back in their hands again.

"Great One, we must thank you for this matter, or else how could we in Cangshi Town have gotten all the mines back so quickly?"

While everyone was cheering, Tang Jingshan wore a face full of joy and started acting.

Just yesterday, when discussing trading terms, this old fox was still quite reluctant.

But now, he was behaving like this, wasn’t it hypocritical?

"Mayor Tang, you are too kind. I came to solve the problem, no need for thanks." Chen Yang didn’t expose him, since it was just a mere interaction anyway.

As long as the task was completed, there would rarely be interaction with Cangshi Town in the future.

With all the mines reclaimed, everyone celebrated for a long time.

In the afternoon, the three major forces dispersed, each dealing with their own mining affairs.

Even though Niu Xiaosheng returned all the veins...

After numerous battles, the mines suffered significant damage.

Most of the mines cannot operate.

Repairs must be made first.

For the next day or so, it was all about repairing the mines and restoring order.

It wasn’t until the fourth day that Xiao Xin, Zheng Dayou, Tang Jingshan, and Chen Yang gathered again.

"Our mine is having strange occurrences again... some workers say they’ve seen a sinister black shadow."

"In my mine, even five or six people have gone missing again," Xiao Xin said.

Tang Jingshan heard this but remained silent.

It wasn’t that his mine wasn’t having issues, but the Barbarian Bull Tribe had caused the most damage to his mine.

During these two days, he had been repairing the mine and hadn’t yet resumed operations.

If he did, the situation probably wouldn’t have been much better.

It would likely be similar to Xiao Xin and Zheng Dayou’s situation.

Chen Yang hadn’t left these two days, precisely waiting for such occurrences.

He had long heard of strange phenomena frequently occurring in the mines, seriously affecting production.

This was one of Chen Yang’s tasks here.

"Mayor, what exactly is this sinister black shadow? Have you investigated its source?" Chen Yang listened to their report and queried again.

Chen Yang didn’t believe in supernatural events.

It was either man-made or something was wrong inside the mine; it wouldn’t appear from thin air.

Tang Jingshan seemed prepared and said, "Great One, I’m not clear about what it is exactly, but I suspect there’s something unclean down there."

"I went down to see myself. It’s incredibly strange, and indescribable unless seen with one’s own eyes."

Hearing his implication, Chen Yang immediately asked in return, "So you’re saying I must go down to see for myself?"

Tang Jingshan didn’t hide it at all, nodding, "Yes, with your great strength, going down shouldn’t be an issue. If you can investigate the source of the black shadow, it would be a great boon for Cangshi Town."

"Mayor Tang, I think it’s too risky. We don’t even know what that black shadow is. If something happens, how do we explain it to the academy?" Zheng Dayou held a different view.

He’d never seen the black shadow himself, but based on workers’ descriptions, he felt it was complicated, thus suggesting Chen Yang venture down.

"Chief Zheng, your strength isn’t enough, so indeed you shouldn’t take risks. But the Great One’s strength is far beyond mine. If I can go down and return safely, why can’t he? You’re too cautious!" Tang Jingshan was not to be outdone, responding immediately upon hearing Zheng Dayou’s lack of support.

And what he said wasn’t very pleasant.

He was implicitly saying Zheng Dayou was weak and timid.

Zheng Dayou’s face darkened, "You say I’m too cautious, but if you really are brave, would you dare accompany the Great One down?"

"Sure, why wouldn’t I dare!"

Tang Jingshan agreed immediately.

This took the other three by surprise.

Would this old fox easily take the bait?

That didn’t seem realistic.