Chapter 823: Blood Divine Sand’s Mortal Toll

Visible in each pit, there were many hunched demons.

They were kneeling on the ground, constantly rummaging through the sand with their hands.

The skin of these demons was cracked and withered, like they were dehydrated.

On the ground, besides the blood-colored sand, there were also many eerie white bones.

“The Blood Divine Sand releases a corrosive life aura, which is what you see as this blood mist.

In such an environment, all life gets continually corroded by the blood mist.

They can hold out for at most half a year before dying and turning into white bones, just like what you see.” Ying Jun pointed at the layers of eerie white bones.

“This pernicious aura even affects us to some extent, so it’s best to observe from a distance.”

Ying Jun continued, “But the Blood Divine Sand is hidden within this sand, extremely rare and tiny.

While it releases this terrifying aura, it itself has the ability to block the aura.

To mine it, we must have the wretches search for it with their naked eyes and lives.”

“The more Blood Divine Sand there is, the denser the aura becomes, and the quicker people die.”

“Hence, one of the criteria for judging the richness of a Blood Divine Sand vein is the annual death toll.

In our Blood Divine Sand vein, nearly five thousand wretches die each year, making it an extremely rich mine.” Ying Jun gloated.

“Nearly five thousand deaths a year?” Lu Qingshan raised an eyebrow.

“Yes, over the years, the number of wretches who have died in the vein must be in the millions by now.”

Ying Jun grinned, “But in the Abyss, the last thing we lack are these wretches.”

“That’s true.” Lu Qingshan responded verbally, though he felt a chill inside.

Not out of fear or sympathy, just a sheer, cold feeling.

Sacrificing the lives of their own race just to mine Blood Divine Sand.

This is something considered absolutely evil and intolerable by the Human Race.

Of course, greed is a vice inherent in any race.

Even among the Human Race, there are always some capable of such acts.

But the difference is, these people only dare to act in secret, knowing these actions are not accepted by society.

How could they do it openly like the demons, treating it as a matter of course?

It’s not scary when someone commits an evil act, as someone would always punish them.

What is truly terrifying is when evil becomes innocent, becomes the norm.

And that is evidently the case with the demons’ culture.

One can easily imagine, if the Human Realm falls in the future, how the demons would treat the Human Race as a foreign species?

Just thinking about it sends chills down the spine.

As Lu Qingshan’s thoughts wandered, three streaks of radiance flew from Blood Divine Ridge and stopped in front of the two.

Three demonic cultivators wearing uniquely shaped bamboo hats appeared and bowed to Ying Jun, “My lord.”

Ying Jun smiled and pointed at the three, introducing them to Lu Qingshan, “These three are the overseers of the vein, experienced and responsible for the Blood Divine Sand vein’s mining for many years.”

Lu Qingshan nodded, indicating his understanding.

Ying Jun then pointed at Lu Qingshan and said to the three overseers, “This is Qing Ge, and he will take over the Blood Divine Sand vein soon.”

Upon hearing this, the three overseers’ expressions changed and they hurriedly bowed respectfully, “Greetings, Lord Qing Ge.”

Lu Qingshan waved dismissively, “No need for formalities.”

Ying Jun, with an indifferent expression, said, “You may all withdraw now.”

The three demonic cultivators did not dare to linger and quickly retreated.

“This Blood Divine Sand vein is one of the most precious assets of our Shi Wu faction. After you marry, it will belong to you.” Ying Jun smiled as the three retreated.

“Looks like I got a great deal.” Lu Qingshan chuckled lightly.

“Now that you’ve seen the vein, why don’t you tell me what brought you to see me this time?” Lu Qingshan retracted his gaze and suddenly got straight to the point.

This sudden move caught Ying Jun off guard, making him pause for a moment.

But he quickly regained his composure and spoke slowly,

“Since you are so straightforward, I won’t beat around the bush either.

Back when you were in the Sen Luo King Realm, you kept a low profile, but since coming to Jian Luo King City, you’ve suddenly become very conspicuous.”

Ying Lie’s intentions were now clear, “It must be because you’re vying for the position of Domain Lord of the Sen Luo King Realm.”

“So what if I am?” Lu Qingshan asked coldly.

“We can help you.” Ying Jun wasn’t fazed by Lu Qingshan’s cold attitude.

“Help me?”

“Help you seize the position of Domain Lord of the Sen Luo King Realm.”

Ying Jun said confidently, “Though you have talent, skills, and even the patience to lie low for nearly a hundred years to avoid being targeted by your two brothers,

there are many issues that you cannot resolve by yourself.”

“For instance, both your brothers have many supporters behind them, while you are alone, with no one to back you.

Also, both your brothers are purebloods, while you are of mixed blood.

And since ancient times, mixed bloods have never had the right to inherit the family……” Ying Jun dissected the problems calmly and seriously.

Lu Qingshan frowned.

“But we can help you solve these issues.” Seeing Lu Qingshan’s troubled expression, Ying Jun was even more confident of success.

“Help me solve them?” Lu Qingshan echoed.

“For example, the bloodline issue.” Ying Jun suddenly produced a jade box.

He opened the jade box before Lu Qingshan.

In the next moment, a splendid blood-colored radiance caught Lu Qingshan’s eyes.

Inside the jade box was an incredibly beautiful and coveted demonic treasure, a Blood Spirit Crystal!

Ying Jun’s lips curled up slightly as he spoke in a bewitching tone, confidently,

“If you cooperate with us, we can even provide you with a Blood Spirit Crystal to help you transform from mixed blood to pure blood!”