Chapter 5: The Winds of Fortune Shift

An Outer Peak had many Outer Disciple Managers, but there were only two Blue Robe Stewards.

One managed Outer Disciple records at the Affairs Hall, while the other oversaw Spirit Fields and similar places, holding a very high status.

"Steward Chang!"

Seeing this Blue Robe Steward, Huang Li jumped in fright, hurriedly put away his Spirit Sword, and put on an obsequious, fawning smile.

"Why have you come to the Spirit Chicken Garden today? If you had something, you could have just called me over."

Chang He flicked his sleeve and coldly snorted with an ugly expression: "If I don't come over, I'm afraid this Spirit Chicken Garden will be ruined by your hands!"

"How could that be? I'm just joking with this Junior Brother, just joking."

Huang Li smiled apologetically, while the two Outer Disciples beside him kept their heads down, not daring to make a sound.

But when Chang He's gaze fell upon Yu Zhangsheng.

Yu Zhangsheng then cupped his hands and said: "Greetings, Steward Chang. Today I was late feeding the chickens, so don't blame Senior Brother Huang."

He had no intention of reporting to Chang He, after all, Huang Li bullying newcomers wasn't something that had happened only once or twice; if the other party didn't know about it, there would be something strange.

And never expect your superiors to back you up. Hearing this, Chang He looked him over with some surprise and asked: "Have you been feeding the Spirit Chickens recently?"

Yu Zhangsheng didn't understand Chang He's gaze, but still nodded.

"Come with me, and feed them once for me to see." Chang He took out a wooden token, opened the Formation Array, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Yu Zhangsheng found the other party's request strange; could there be something special about the Spirit Chickens he fed?

Beside him, however, Huang Li felt something was amiss.

After entering, Yu Zhangsheng skillfully picked up a small basin and fed the Spirit Chickens once.

Seeing the scene in the Chicken Coop—quiet and not restless—Chang He was overjoyed.

Recently, the quality of the Spirit Chickens raised had been getting worse and worse, and those above expressed their dissatisfaction. Even Han Shu Shu, who had invested capital, had rebuked him. Next month they must entertain Foundation Establishment Dao Friends; if the quality remained this batch's, this year's Contribution Points would be halved! This had troubled Chang He for a long time, and he had been wondering whether to replace Huang Li and let others try.

As for Huang Li's brother, he had already given him enough face; he was just an Outer Sect genius, and there was no need to specially curry favor and lose his own Contribution Points.

As a result, the Spirit Chickens delivered recently suddenly became plump and beautiful. Chang He was surprised and curious at the same time, which was why he made this trip today.

"Good, good, good." Chang He squatted down, checked the most ferocious Spirit Chicken, laughed several times, then turned to Yu Zhangsheng and asked.

"I see your Divine Sense is quite broad; did you choose the Beast Taming Peak inheritance?"

He had seen the previous battle with his own eyes, and Yu Zhangsheng was not surprised that the other party guessed it, so he openly admitted it.

"No wonder; some Beast Tamers are very talented in breeding. I'm very relieved that these Spirit Chickens are cared for by you. If you can cultivate this Spirit Chicken into a Spirit Chicken King by next month, I will reward you with a Spirit-Enhancing Pill!" Chang He pointed to the most ferocious Spirit Chicken and said.

Spirit-Enhancing Pills are quite precious cultivation resources among Qi Refining Cultivators; one pill can offset several months of painstaking cultivation. Even if the quality is poor, placed outside it is worth more than ten Low-grade Spirit Stones!

Ordinary Spirit Chickens at the Fang City cost only a few Spirit Stones, but Spirit Chicken Kings are different. Among a flock of Spirit Chickens, it is rare for one to be born; it all depends on luck. However, if the feeding methods are better, it can indeed increase the possibility.

One Spirit Chicken King is worth at least fifty Low-grade Spirit Stones, so Chang He was willing to pay a Spirit-Enhancing Pill. As long as one could be cultivated, he would have great face in front of Han Shu Shu!

Hearing these words, Yu Zhangsheng did not agree immediately, but subconsciously glanced at Huang Li.

Huang Li's expression was ugly; he clenched his palm, and his eyes were filled not only with jealousy but also indignation.

Every good thing was taken by this Outer Disciple; why! He turned his head to look at Yu Zhangsheng and coldly snorted.

A Spirit Chicken King was not so easy to cultivate. If one was cultivated and a reward obtained, the other party would be under his command; dealing with him would be a simple matter.

The Spirit-Enhancing Pill would still be his in the end!

Seeing this scene, how could Chang He not understand Huang Li's thoughts? His expression immediately sank. This Spirit Chicken concerned his future; if he kept Huang Li here and it wasn't raised well, wouldn't all his efforts be wasted?

So he said: "Huang Li, give him the Array Wood Token. From now on, you don't need to come to this Spirit Chicken Garden; I will find another odd job for you."

Hearing this, Huang Li's fantasies were instantly shattered, his expression changed in shock, and he hurriedly said: "Steward Chang, he is just an Outer Disciple who just entered the sect. How can he manage the Spirit Chickens well? It's more reliable with me."

"No need." Chang He said coldly: "Give him the Array Wood Token."

Whether he was reliable or not, as a Blue Robe Steward, could he not know? Other matters could be discussed, but this Spirit Chicken Garden was not negotiable!

Huang Li dared not defy him; he could only glare at Yu Zhangsheng through gritted teeth and hand over the Array Wood Token.

"Alright, today's matter ends here. I hope you don't disturb him while he feeds the Spirit Chickens anymore." Chang He waved his hand, told Huang Li to leave first, and then said to Yu Zhangsheng.

"If you have anything, come find me at the Outer Sect Hall."

"Yes, Steward Chang."

Yu Zhangsheng watched the other party leave, glanced at the wooden token, and silently thought to himself.

He had made Huang Li lose his job; the other party probably wouldn't let it rest, so he had to be more careful when going out in the future.

With his current strength, dealing with Huang Li was enough, but if the other party came with three or five people together, he couldn't match them.

He simply didn't have enough methods.

After thinking, he looked at the most ferocious Spirit Chicken, squatted down, touched it, and a piece of information jumped out.

【Spirit Beast Transformation】

【Ordinary Spirit Chicken → Spirit Chicken King】

【Required Essence: 655】

This meant that for it to transform into a Spirit Chicken King, Yu Zhangsheng only needed to slightly move his mind.

However, Yu Zhangsheng did not plan to transform it now.

"655 points of Essence; five days will be enough to gather them. One month is too much time; it's enough to let me become stronger than Huang Li!"

Yu Zhangsheng stood up, added all 135 points of Essence gained from feeding today to the Spirit Refining Art, and thought with confidence.

"I just hope you don't fall into my hands."

Perhaps because of Chang He's warning, Yu Zhangsheng returned from the Spirit Chicken Garden to the courtyard without incident along the way.

But after entering the courtyard, he was immediately surrounded by a group of Outer Disciples; however, they were not attacking him, but came to congratulate him.

"Junior Brother Yu, hahaha, I knew you were a person of outstanding talent and would surely make a name for yourself. This is a small token of my heart; once you succeed, don't forget me!"

"Junior Brother Yu, you don't need to water your Spirit Field anymore. Steward Chang said to let you focus on feeding Spirit Chickens. Now your Spirit Field has been transferred to my name. When it's time to harvest, I'll send you a bag of Spirit Rice to taste!"

"This is the Spring Tour Record I just bought. Junior Brother Yu, take a look at it tonight; it's a hobby of us fellow Daoists!"

"Junior Martial Brother Yu, when you become wealthy and honored, don't forget me!"

Yu Zhangsheng returned their smiles one by one, coping until he was exhausted, returned to the Wooden Hut and shut the door, his hands now holding many things.

The Outer Disciples who previously treated him with cold indifference had now become incomparably enthusiastic.

This world, ah, is impermanent; fortune turns full circle.

(Chapter End)