Chapter 256

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

"Shen Elder"

A Yunxia Valley disciple dressed in pink-and-white clothing silently set down the spiritual plant in her hand, then asked this newly promoted elder for guidance with a humble expression.

"No need to be nervous. Changjiao Grass likes water, but it must not be soaked in water for too long.

Once the Changjiao Grass smoothly grows seven sprout leaves, use the valley's spiritual herb insect repellent, ……"

Shen Yao pointed at the spiritual plant in the disciple's hand — no taller than a calf, yet with roots and rhizomes white as jade — and carefully imparted some planting experience.

Yunxia Valley disciples excel at farming, but that does not mean they are adept at growing everything.

Take Changjiao Grass: although it is a Yunxia Valley product, its peculiar nature has kept yields low, so they have always had to rely on outside purchases.

Shen Yao's arrival improved the Changjiao Grass yield and greatly increased Yunxia Valley's overall output.

The disciple nodded in agreement at her words, thanking Shen Yao with a respectful face.

Not everyone is as easy to get along with as Shen Yao; these disciples all have a clear measure in their hearts.

When Shen Yao left the medicine field and turned to busy herself with other matters, some impatient disciples began praising Shen Yao's nobility.

"Although Elder Shen just arrived, she holds nothing back from us. Not like Elder Zhou — whatever she does is hidden away, as if we would cause her a huge loss just by looking."

"You, watch your words. Elder Shen being kind doesn't mean the other elders are kind.

In the future, if you like, take more of Elder Shen's missions — not only can you learn more skills, but it's also easy to earn spirit stones for expenses."

"Easy for you to say. We only got this mission by asking a Miscellaneous Affairs Hall disciple to help keep an eye out. Next time there's such a good thing, how could it possibly fall to us?"

"……"

Shen Yao, already far away, did not know of the discussion behind her, but with the System present, she could more or less hear some rumors; since they benefited her, she did not stop them.

"Host, do you really plan to farm and retire in Yunxia Valley?"

Since when has the Host become so Buddhist? Before, you always strove bravely to be first, coming out on top.

"What's wrong with farming and retiring? Besides, Canglan Continent is different from Xuantian Continent.

Although Yunxia Valley here cannot compare to Lingyun Sect, there are quite a few spiritual plants and crops, " Having finally found a place that puts her mind at ease, she definitely needs to rest well.

"Take Changjiao Grass for example — this grass has another name on Xuantian Continent, and its corresponding effects are not entirely the same. Yet the cultivation method is exactly the same, " This is something that makes one feel quite surprised.

System: ……Ah?

The System's head ached (if it had a brain); it couldn't understand why its own Host opened with a whole planting theory — could it be that this field absolutely must be farmed?

Shen Yao didn't want to explain too clearly to the System; after all, whatever IQ the System has, those who understand will understand.

Taking out a handkerchief-shaped magic artifact and enlarging it, Shen Yao sat on it and flew a circle around the entire valley, finally landing at the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall doorway.

"Shen Elder"

The Miscellaneous Affairs Hall disciples all recognized this elder who had recently become quite renowned in Yunxia Valley, and ran over with respectful faces to invite her into the hall.

Shen Yao took out a specially made jade tablet, "At double the normal price, collect all kinds of spiritual plants and crops.

Whether inside the valley or outside the valley, as long as they meet the requirements, they can be delivered to my residence."

The jade tablet shimmered with a faint glow — it was Yunxia Valley's Elder Token. Only through this token could disciples accepting missions contact Shen Yao.

"Shen Elder, please wait a moment."

The Miscellaneous Affairs Hall disciple hurriedly transmitted Shen Yao's mission to the Mission Hall. Seeing the corresponding mission had already appeared, the disciple busily took out a jade box.

The pleasant sound of spirit stones colliding rang out; the empty jade box was quickly filled. The disciple put away the filled jade box and then bustlingly gave Shen Yao a receipt.

After handling these matters, Shen Yao received the harvest from the mission she had released earlier.

They were all very common seeds, but to Shen Yao they held great planting significance.

The disciple asked in a low voice whether she needed disciples arranged; generally speaking, Yunxia Valley elders' disciples could choose a corresponding number of serving disciples.

"Not needed for now. If there are suitable ones, you can hire a few first."

Shen Yao found it hard to adapt to this kind of not-quite-master-not-quite-disciple relationship, and her residence held many secrets; if an accident truly occurred, she would be heartbroken too late.

"Yes, Disciple understands. Shen Elder, walk slowly."

Seeing off this elder nicknamed "money-spreader," the disciple turned and took out a transmission talisman to contact fellow disciples.

Having received benefits, this person felt they ought to have professional ethics, even though Elder Shen's missions have always been high-pay and low-effort.

Sigh

What a pity, what a pity — can only wait until next time when there are more people to secure benefits for myself.

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"Shen Junior Sister"

Shen Yao turned her head, just in time to see Huang Ying arriving on a white crane.

"Senior Sister Huang"

Shen Yao and Huang Ying's connection goes back to when they entered the valley; in short, the two have a very good relationship — matters like Shen Yao's medicine field are all handled with Huang Ying's help.

"How come Shen Junior Sister is willing to go out?" It's truly the sun rising in the west; this is the first time she's seen a cultivator who likes farming this much.

"I came to release a mission. The medicine field's herbs have matured, and after harvesting there are other planting arrangements."

Yunxia Valley is warm like spring all four seasons of the year; it's truly very suitable for farming.

During this period, Shen Yao organized her space while refining the harvested herbs into pills.

Unlike in Xuantian Continent when she built her foundation by buying and buying, the current Shen Yao is low-key and reserved, perfectly mastering the integration of planting and alchemy, and no longer needs to worry about rear concerns.

Huang Ying let out a "Hmph" at her words, "Such a small matter, why run over yourself? A single transmission talisman could solve it."

The Miscellaneous Affairs Hall disciples, as long as they weren't stupid, absolutely wouldn't dare to fob Shen Yao off in this regard.

"I also want to go out for a walk, like Senior Sister Huang said, I can't stay in one place all the time."

Shen Yao glanced again at the White Crane that had already run off to forage, and asked Huang Ying the purpose of her coming over.

The Miscellaneous Affairs Hall ultimately serves the disciples inside the valley; for them Elders, finding someone to do it on their behalf is just a matter of a single sentence.

Huang Ying moved the Storage Bag in her hand; she had come to hand in a mission.

Having Shen Yao wait a quarter-hour, Huang Ying went and returned quickly, pulling Shen Yao's hand and asking if she had any thoughts of leaving the valley.

Leave the valley?

Shen Yao blinked, "The situation outside the valley is still not as good as inside Yunxia Valley."

Her persona is farming; outside the valley there aren't so many Spirit-Power-rich fertile medicine fields.

Huang Ying pointed outside the valley, "There's a Secret Realm about to manifest; Foundation Establishment and below cultivators may all enter."

Shen Yao's expression didn't change, "What kind of Secret Realm? Our Yunxia Valley lacks combat strength."

Huang Ying clapped her hands to let her relax, "It's just an ordinary Spirit Plant Secret Realm. The danger inside isn't great; it grows some herbs uncommon in the Cultivation World."

While speaking, Huang Ying held up a finger, "Yunxia Valley was allocated 20 slots this time; the Sect Master's meaning is for you to go take a look."

As for why the slots would be given to Shen Yao, it was the result of multi-faceted consideration.

"What time? Will it delay the medicine field harvest?" Shen Yao calculated her own situation, feeling a Spirit Plant Secret Realm trip wouldn't be a loss.

Canglan Continent's Secret Realms are divided into three types in total: Spirit Plant Secret Realms, Demon Beast Secret Realms, Unknown Secret Realms.

As the name implies, a Spirit Plant Secret Realm is a closed space similar to medicine fields; the danger inside isn't great, and it's one of the Secret Realms cultivators most love to go to.

Demon Beast Secret Realm: the Secret Realm interior has many Demon Beasts; this is more a place for cultivators to temper will and strength; danger is also raised considerably because of the Demon Beasts.

Unknown Secret Realm: anything may exist inside; it's also the most common Secret Realm on Canglan Continent.

When Shen Yao went to the Mortal World back then, it was an incident that happened inside an Unknown Secret Realm.

Thinking of this, Shen Yao raised her head and looked toward the North; it seems she should find a time to go back and take a look.

"Half a year later, it won't delay the medicine field harvest, and this Secret Realm is only half a day's journey from Yunxia Valley; if Junior Sister's trip goes smoothly, she can return in half a month."

Every time a Secret Realm opens there's a time limit; moreover, Spirit Plant Secret Realms like this have long been recorded by Cultivation Sects — there's no possibility of new discovery.

Next, Huang Ying also emphasized this Secret Realm excels at cultivating various Spirit Fruits.

The grades aren't high, but the taste is good; whether sold directly or made into by-products, they sell very well.

Finishing speaking, Huang Ying mentioned those Medical Cultivators from Medicine King Valley; the only ones who can compete with Yunxia Valley are these people — big sects like Guiyun Sect fundamentally look down on this bit of trifling stuff.

"Will the Five Great Sects also arrange people to go?" Shen Yao thought this kind of Small Secret Realm, the Five Great Sects would directly tacitly ignore.

Huang Ying waved her hand, "The Five Great Sects are strong, but internally they have many disciples.

Like some Outer Disciples, Menial Disciples — if they perform well they all get slots."

Whereas our Yunxia Valley is a Small Sect; we can only choose those with decent aptitude to go — this is the difference between large and small sects.

Shen Yao had no opinion on this; after all, cultivators who can come to a Small Sect are basically those eliminated and unwanted by Large Sects — otherwise, if they could go to a Large Sect, why run to a Small Sect to suffer? There's no 'returning to simplicity' here; to cultivate better, to ascend another floor, one can only go to a Large Sect.

Chatting with Huang Ying until the sky was not early, Shen Yao rode a Magic Artifact back to the Small Courtyard.

The courtyard had been cleaned up by Yunxia Valley disciples; the weeds and dead branches had already been tidied away.

Now entering the gate is a beautiful Long Corridor and all kinds of Spirit Plants planted full.

A faint floral fragrance drifted in the air; in the distance several Emerald Spirit Birds were singing melodiously.

Shen Yao walked to the Pavilion and sat down; her gaze leisurely swept over the Pond not far away, where several beautiful Spirit Fish swayed, revealing streamlined bodies.

Life in Yunxia Valley is very good; at least for Shen Yao there's no place she doesn't adapt to.

Continuing to take out several Storage Bags from space, Shen Yao first set up a Spirit Power Shield to prevent peeping and disturbance, then sorted the items inside the Storage Bags.

If she hadn't taken them out of the Storage Bags herself, Shen Yao wouldn't even know she had bought so many completely unrelated things on Xuantian Continent.

Right, at that time Shen Yao was the Tycoon hallmark; no matter what she bought she didn't need to think — anyway, several cubs and the cubs' dad had money.

Shen Yao: ……

Can't think about it; the more I think the more I miss it — after all, among these worlds down the line, the time she spent on Xuantian Continent was the most refreshing.

Soon, the items in the Storage Bags were sorted and put back into space.

Shen Yao exhaled, raised her head to look at the darkened sky, and simply went inside to rest.

……

Half a year's time, passed in a flash.

Shen Yao's daily life in Yunxia Valley can be said to be very monotonous; the only ripple is that every harvest season, she always receives various Spirit Plants and Spiritual Objects here.

Even some disciples deliberately wait for her on the road, just to sell more Spirit Stones to exchange for Pills to cultivate.

Shen Yao naturally accepts everything; occasionally she also gives pointers to the disciples who come to help.

After all, these medicine fields can't be planted by her alone; having others willing to help is naturally good.

As for the favor of a few sentences of guidance, as long as the medicine field herbs are harvested normally, Shen Yao won't mind too much.

During this period, Ren Yangyao, who had entered Lingyun Sect, came over once.

He gave many Pills and Spirit Plants, and incidentally indicated to Shen Yao that he was going to enter an Unknown Secret Realm to temper himself and improve; he wouldn't be able to come out for a short time.

For this, Shen Yao could only take out some extra Pills, hoping they could help her own cub.

"Of course they're helpful — he even ate Ziyun Pills; his future is limitless."

Every time the System mentions Ziyun Pills it feels uncomfortable; those are proper Pills, very precious.

The Host took three at once; although it doesn't count as 'breaking tendons and moving bones,' it's enough to make it grumble for a while.

Shen Yao tacitly ignored the System's nagging; anyway, whether it speaks or not, the Pills have already been eaten into the belly — that's Ren Yangyao and them's own ability.

Let the System look at it openly; there will be plenty of times for major bleeding later; always nitpicking like this, the one who suffers is itself.

System: ……

The system nowadays cycles endlessly through self-isolation, mouth-running, and self-isolation again every day.

Fortunately Shen Yao isn't deliberately provoking the system; otherwise, once a mission is done, the system would probably have to file for work injury again.

After tidying the room's furnishings, Shen Yao went out and handed over part of the medicine field's restrictions to the disciple taking the mission.

"Half a month's time, thank you for your hard work."

Although Shen Yao paid spirit stones, a medicine field is delicate work — the value of the herbs inside cannot be measured by spirit stones alone.

If she promises to take good care of it, she can later hire disciples to continue helping tend it.

You should know other people tending medicine fields get only ten spirit stones a month, but here Shen Yao can give thirteen to fifteen.

One Yunling Pill can increase a Qi Refining cultivator's cultivation speed by ten days; Yunxia Valley's Yunling Pills are cheaper than outside, and working here for a month can buy two — a little over a month's cultivation is secured.

This is a very cost-effective deal; no wonder Yunxia Valley disciples like taking Shen Yao's missions.

"Elder Shen is too courteous; this is what a disciple should do."

The round-faced disciple smiled radiantly; for this mission she had troubled many senior brothers and sisters to help, and now if she can turn the temporary mission into a long-term one, the spirit stones she spent will have had meaning.

Pinching her fingers to guarantee she would strictly follow the medicine field's rules in tending the herbs, the round-faced disciple watched Shen Yao leave, then covered her mouth and snickered to herself.

Shen Yao: … weirdly cute

Arriving at the Sect Master's Dian Dian and meeting up with Huang Ying, besides them there were fifteen disciples and three steward disciples.

Twenty people first stated their positions before the Sect Master, then boarded the Flying Boat and flew toward the Secret Realm.

"The West Mountain Secret Realm is a Spirit Plant Secret Realm with relatively large area and relatively low danger.

This time we go there; per the Sect Master's requirement, we only harvest Spiritual Plant crops useful to Yunxia Valley; Qi Refining Stage disciples must not set foot in the Secret Realm's Core Area, to avoid accidental injury."

Huang Ying emphasized the arrangements for entering the Spirit Plant Secret Realm once more before everyone.

It's not that because a Secret Realm isn't dangerous it's necessarily safe; man-made risks are often greater than the Secret Realm itself.