[You have learned your first skill, the Golden Blade Skill.]
[In the afternoon, you begin mining and quickly grasp the knack of it, saving a lot of energy.]
[You start observing this mine.]
[The mine is large and has obviously been exploited for some time; most of the slaves here are cultivators captured from sects and families attacked by Shallow Cloud Mountain.]
[Due to the mixed Spiritual Qi here, it's hard to cultivate, and recovering True Essence is barely achievable.]
[The longer the slaves stay here, the worse their condition becomes.]
[You realize that you need to plan your escape soon; you didn't pursue cultivation just to mine for others.]
[You spend three days observing the security forces here.]
[There are twelve Outer Disciples of Shallow Cloud Mountain taking turns guarding this place, and they rotate every month with another group of Outer Disciples.]
[There is also a Mid-Stage Qi Refining Outer Sect Steward stationed here.]
