C245 Discover a New Ore

Cao Jiang was hesitant, sensing that the situation was more complex than it appeared. To the nation, the ore from this mine was akin to a treasure.

Yet, the merchant spoke as if acquiring it was a trivial task. The excavation of this land was entirely funded by the fees collected from the merchants' jewelry appraisals.

"Since I've promised, I might as well stay," Cao Jiang muttered