Hearing Qing Luan's words, Han Yu frowned. "That should not have worked. First discovery usually grants full rights."
"Normally," Qing Luan agreed. "But the other two clans pulled some tricks. Legal pressure, old agreements, external backing... We don't know for sure, but they forced the Qing Clan into a shared claim."
Han Yu understood instantly.
Politics.
With a resource as valuable as Violet Spirit Quartz, rules were always flexible for those with enough influence.
"So now they are stuck negotiating, fighting over shares, and figuring out how to mine it without destroying the crystals," Han Yu said.
"Yes," Qing Luan confirmed. "They are pouring manpower, resources, and attention into it. None of them can afford to back down."
Han Yu felt a deep sense of satisfaction bloom in his chest.
"So they do not have the luxury to focus on us," he said.
"Exactly," Qing Luan replied.
Han Yu chuckled quietly.
"Perfect timing," he said. "They are trapped in their own greed."
