Chapter 50

The next day, everyone completed their basic cultivation, and then the whole family set out and flew toward Aoyun Peak.

His younger sister was brought by Lin Changqing. This was her first time going to Aoyun Peak. On the way, First-Born, First-Five, and First-Six also flew over to join in the fun.

Flying around the crowd, if this image were looked at from afar, it should have quite a bit of the demeanor of an immortal family! When they arrived at the spirit field on Aoyun Peak, his father and the others began to harvest the spirit rice, while Lin Zhangqing took his younger sister to the place where the Purple Crystal Scorpions often sunbathed and released the Purple Crystal Scorpions that had completed their advancement from the spirit insect bag.

Then he took out the prepared demon beast meat and Red Flame Crystal and fed them to them.

The Red Flame Crystal was a first-tier low-grade spirit material. Now that the Purple Crystal Scorpions were all first-tier mid-grade, he should change to a higher-grade crystal for them to gnaw on.

Otherwise, it would certainly affect the defense of the crystal armor on their bodies.

Seeing these beautiful and crystalline creatures, his younger sister couldn't help but want to touch them with her hands. Fortunately, with Lin Zhangqing by her side, he could control them and not let them hurt Lin Changling, letting her touch them one by one to her heart's content.

Like last time, Lin Changlian also really wanted to touch them and was also stopped by Lin Zhangqing, but she didn't have the same treatment as his younger sister.

After staying with the Purple Crystal Scorpions for a while, he let his younger sister play hide-and-seek with them. With the Purple Crystal Scorpions protecting her, his younger sister wouldn't be in any danger. Besides, First-Born was still watching from the sky! Lin Changqing himself went to the spirit herb field to wait for the people from the Affairs Hall to arrive.

He didn't expect that it would be Fifth Uncle again this time. Fifth Uncle had taken the task of the Affairs Hall again this year to inspect and pick the spirit herbs.

With the experience from last year, this time the ten acres of spirit herbs were quickly inspected and picked with the cooperation of the two.

After Fifth Uncle confirmed the quantity of spirit herbs and contribution points with Lin Zhangqing again, he said goodbye to everyone and left.

Lin Zhangqing hurriedly joined the ranks of harvesting spirit rice, and soon the eight acres of spirit rice were also harvested.

The rest was drying and shelling, which had to be left to his father and second uncle, as they were more familiar with this. After everything was processed, it should be about 3200 catties.

Yesterday, Lin Zhangqing had already discussed it with his family. This beast tide didn't know when it would end, so it would definitely affect the yield of spirit rice.

This year's spirit rice would not be exchanged for contribution points first; let's keep it all for themselves to eat!

Next was about a month of land fallow period. By the time it was over, Lin Zhangqing might be outside resisting the beast tide, so the spirit fields would be left to Aunt to manage!

His parents and second uncle went back after finishing their work. Lin Zhangqing was alone, sitting in the pavilion, drinking tea while thinking about whether he had missed anything.

After all, he was planning to go to Pingyang Market tomorrow, and this was his first time going out alone!

After thinking it over, besides going to borrow a flying boat dharma artifact from Lin Changlian, it seemed there was nothing else to prepare.

Of course, First-Born and the Purple Crystal Scorpion swarm definitely had to be brought along; they were now Lin Changqing's eyes and bodyguards.

Before leaving the Ancestral Mountain, Lin Zhangqing would send this precious Shuowen Jiezi jade slip in his hand to Second Grandfather first, so as not to cause a huge mistake if any accident happened.

After finishing a pot of tea and seeing that the time was about right, he went to call his younger sister back and then put all the Purple Crystal Scorpions into the spirit insect bag.

This little girl had a lot of fun playing with the Purple Scorpions and agreed with Lin Zhangqing that she wanted to come and play again next time.

Lin Zhangqing helplessly had to agree to her request and told her to cultivate hard; after she could fly in the future, she could come and play whenever she wanted.

He sent his younger sister home first and then returned to his own room.

He entered the space and picked all the tender leaves from the Qingyu tea tree that could be used to make tea, put them in a jade box, and prepared to send them to Second Grandfather in a while.

He went out and flew straight to the Scripture Pavilion. At the door, he saw Second Grandfather, who was still lying on the rocking chair drinking tea and reading a book as usual.

Lin Zhangqing hurriedly stepped forward to bow and greet him, then placed the jade box containing the Qingyu tea on the tea table.

He said, "Second Grandfather, how was the tea last time? I brought you some more this time."

"Nonsense, second-tier Qingyu tea is naturally good. What does your brat want this time?" The Second Elder smiled and glanced at Lin Zhangqing, asking.

"Of course, I'm here to show my filial piety to you! I plan to go to Pingyang Market tomorrow, so I'm sending the Shuowen Jiezi jade slip to you first," Lin Zhangqing said with a grin.

After hearing this, the Second Elder nodded, "Your brat is not bad, you can remember what you promised Grandfather." Lin Zhangqing solemnly handed the golden jade slip back to the Second Elder. He asked, "Is there anything you need me to bring? I'll bring it back for you from Pingyang Market."

The Second Elder thought for a moment and shook his head, "You need to be careful when you are out and about. The family has everything, you don't need to bring anything back. Go early and return early, and try not to show off your wealth."

Lin Zhangqing nodded, "Don't worry, I've been to Pingyang Market twice, I won't and dare not be careless, and I will be back soon."

The Second Elder nodded, "When you come back, come find me if you need to use this jade slip!"

Lin Zhangqing thanked the Second Elder and then said goodbye and left. He still had to find Lin Changlian! Lin Changlian had metal, water, and earth spirit roots and primarily cultivated water-attribute techniques. She didn't have wood or fire spirit roots, so alchemy, artifact refining, and spirit planting were all unsuitable for her. She could only find a way in talismans or other cultivation skills.

Lin Zhangqing went to Lin Changlian's house to find her, and she happened to be at home.

"What kind of wind is blowing today that actually blew you, this cultivation maniac, out!" Lin Changlian joked.

"Maybe it's a demon wind! And the wind is not small either," Lin Zhangqing also replied mischievously.

Lin Changlian rolled her eyes at him and asked, "What exactly is the matter? You rarely come to my door!"

Lin Zhangqing said with a grin, "I have something to do and need to go to Pingyang Market, so I want to borrow your flying boat dharma artifact."

Lin Changlian said with surprise, "What are you going to the market for? I want to go too."

Lin Zhangqing thought for a moment and said, "I have something to do when I go to the market tomorrow, so it's not convenient to bring others for now. Let's go together next time!"

Lin Changlian said with surprise, "You aren't going to meet some young lady, are you?"

"You've read too many novels, haven't you? Your imagination is quite rich!" Lin Zhangqing said helplessly.

Lin Changlian took out the flying boat and handed it to Lin Zhangqing.

"Isn't it? Or why don't you secretly take me with you, and I'll help you take a look?" Lin Changlian began to be possessed by gossip.

Lin Zhangqing had no choice but to agree to return the flying boat the day after tomorrow, and then he hurriedly slipped away.

Going to the market tomorrow, he definitely had to tell his family, otherwise if something happened, no one would know.

In the evening, the family sat together for dinner, and Lin Zhangqing mentioned that he wanted to go to the market tomorrow.

He didn't expect that his family members were all worried, and his father and second uncle both wanted to accompany Lin Zhangqing, but they were refused.

His family was really worried about his safety and wouldn't let him act alone.

Lin Zhangqing had no choice but to release the Purple Crystal Scorpions and let them become invisible.

Although his parents and second uncle now had divine sense, they still couldn't find them, not even a single Purple Crystal Scorpion!

Only then did the three of them believe that what Lin Zhangqing said last time was true.

With this group of Purple Crystal Scorpions and First-Born, plus Lin Changqing's repeated assurances, the three of them finally agreed to let him set off alone tomorrow.

He finally won a certain degree of freedom of action; it really wasn't easy! He had been in this world for almost 16 years, right? Does this count as leaving the novice protection period? Lin Zhangqing thought self-deprecatingly.

On the side, his younger sister blinked her eyes and stared at Lin Zhangqing, then began to act cute, calling out, "Bro~ther!"

Lin Zhangqing couldn't help but shiver, and goosebumps rose all over him. Women acting like spoiled children is indeed innate; no need to teach, it's a talent skill that comes automatically! He hurriedly said, "Stop, it's impossible for me to take you with me, you know this yourself. At most, I'll bring you a small gift or something."

"Tha~nk~you~bro~ther!" After Lin Changling finished speaking, she was amused by herself.

The family was also amused by Lin Changling and laughed out loud.

(End of chapter)