Chapter 26: Selecting Seeds

Seeing Huang Tao and the three of them join forces and still lose to Zhao Xing, the onlookers dispersed.

These three were all Grade A talents last time.

They joined forces and still lost, and lost so cleanly. Still try?

Seeing no one coming forward, Zhao Xing didn't continue to provoke and began to focus on the assessment.

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"Is that really Big Brother?" Qian Dong and Chen Ziyu, who were occupying land together, looked at each other, and both were speechless.

"Big Brother has actually become so strong." Chen Ziyu was a bit envious, "Huang Tao and the three of them joined forces and were actually easily driven away."

"Occupying two spring wells and three grass ash alone, Big Brother is afraid that he will be Grade A again this time."

"Ziyu, let’s not go over, so as not to drag Big Brother down."

"Hmm."

"This Zhao Grade A is very arrogant." On the west side of the Cultivation Area, Li Chengfeng and Zong Shichang were huddled together, observing this battle.

"He does have the capital to be arrogant." Zong Shichang touched his chin, his eyes eager to try, "Huang Tao and the three of them’s Moving Clouds spell, like him, are all 7th turn."

"The Rising Wind spell shouldn't be too bad, but they were defeated so cleanly."

"Either he hid his strength, or his confrontation experience is rich."

"Regardless of which one it is, he is definitely not simple."

Li Chengfeng looked at Zong Shichang, who was eager to try, and smiled: "Why, Brother Zong is itching to try?"

Zong Shichang nodded: "I do have some thoughts, but the assessment is still the priority. I’ll see later."

"Hmm, go to the Seedling Area."

On the north side of the Cultivation Area, Wen Nanxing stared at the gray-white cloud.

"His Moving Clouds, why could it easily swallow Huang Tao’s clouds without being affected at all, but instead grew a bit larger?"

Wen Nanxing was on the north side, not far from Zhao Xing, and could be said to be a first-row audience.

He saw it more clearly than Li Chengfeng.

"The Moving Clouds spell has exclusivity. Absorbing cloud Qi for one’s own use is usually only possible with rank suppression."

"I can also cut Huang Tao’s cloud Qi and can also swallow it. What does he rely on?"

Zhao Xing’s Moving Clouds stabilized quickly, looking like a puddle of mud, with no characteristics.

He looked at Xiao Ze on the south side again. The tiger head cloud was shining brightly. In contrast, it was simply plain.

"I don't know what kind of technique it is." Xiao Ze also thought for a while, but the battle ended too quickly, and he didn't see any doorway, so he had to give up and head to the Seedling Area to choose.

After waiting for a while, no one came to challenge. Zhao Xing knew that he had stood firm, so he also headed to the Seedling Area to choose plants.

Fighting Huang Tao and the three of them, he looked very relaxed, but in fact... he was also relaxed.

The same spell, the same rank, but the operation technique and experience were not at the same level at all.

He had been tempered for a long time in the disaster era in his previous life, and confrontation had become a survival instinct. Huang Tao and these flowers in the greenhouse chose him to confront; it was simply showing off one’s skill before an expert.

Not to mention three, such a Zhao Xing could fight ten!

On the viewing platform, Master Chen couldn't help but laugh: "Old Chief Agricultural Officer was indeed right. He is indeed extraordinary. You have taught a talent."

Xue Wenzhong said slowly: "Before he entered Tier 2 of Qi Gathering, his talent was not obvious. After stepping into it, he accumulated and broke out. I only did my best to teach him."

"Old Xue is humble." Gao Linong immediately said: "I saw his performance in the previous minor examination, which was only average, at most Grade B. If it weren't for your careful teaching, how could he have such great progress?"

Huang Tao was under Gao Linong’s command, and being defeated, he also lost face.

So his words were a bit sarcastic toward Xue Wenzhong—did you give Zhao Xing extra training?

He didn't think that the officials here, including himself, which one wasn't doing this?

It’s as if it’s normal for them to do it, and it’s morally corrupt for others.

Xue Wenzhong looked at him and said lightly: "You can say that if you want. Such a good talent, I still plan to spend more time to specifically guide him. Do you have any suggestions, Master Gao?"

"..."

He didn't expect Xue Wenzhong to answer like this. Are you not pretending anymore?

Gao Linong’s punch didn't work, and he felt uncomfortable in his heart, so he could only dryly laugh twice and skip it.

The Cultivation Area was bustling, and the Seedling Area was much more peaceful.

Because the supply of seedlings here is unlimited, there is no need to grab.

In addition to seedlings planted in the soil, there are seed bags.

"Seeds, seedlings, plants in the growth stage, three periods to choose from."

"Quality ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 3."

"Evaluation criteria: first, look at the quantity; second, look at the quality; third, look at the survival state."

Zhao Xing carefully selected, and then his eyes fell on a potted plant. All of them were unlimited, only this one was limited, placed in the most conspicuous position, and there were people guarding it.

"Heavenly Yuan Pear Tree, ten-year maturity period, after which it flowers in one year and bears fruit in one year. It only bears 3 to 10 fruits each time."

"The Heavenly Yuan Pear that is borne has the effect of consolidating the foundation and cultivating the Yuan, and the taste is also very good. It is favored by the rich and noble, and is ranked Tier 3, High Grade."

Zhao Xing stared for a while, thought about it, and gave up.

Because he activated Observing Things with Five Elements and learned that the age of this pear tree was only three years, far from the maturity period.

Choosing it, the value score is definitely the highest, but you have to be able to ripen it.

There are only three days, and all the minor officials present cannot do it.

Master Chen put it here purely to let the candidates take a look.

See which idiot will overestimate his own ability.

"Choosing seeds gives the highest score, but it is also time-consuming and laborious. Choosing seedlings gives a lower score, and choosing semi-mature potted plants gives the lowest score."

"But it also depends on the quality. The plants provided here are Tier 1 to Tier 3. The score of quality must be prioritized over others."

Zhao Xing pondered for a moment, then locked onto three types of plants.

They are 'Green Vine Seedlings' of the vine category, Tier 2, Low Grade.

'Diamond Bamboo Seedlings' of the bamboo category, Tier 2, High Grade.

Then there is the aquatic species 'Fragrant Lotus', Tier 2, Medium Grade.

Compared with other treasures, plant seedlings and seeds are relatively cheap, so even if they are broken, it doesn't matter.

Zhao Xing was not polite and asked the manager of the Seedling Area for 20 copies in one breath.

"Name?"

"Zhao Xing."

"Recorded, move it over yourself." The manager registered it and pointed:

A gentle breeze swirled, divided into three strands, one went straight to the ground, gently digging out the seedlings together with the soil, one supported the seed bag, and one dragged the potted plant.

Then it fell in front of Zhao Xing.

"Rise!"

Zhao Xing also used the Rising Wind spell and gave a light shout. The plants registered in the file, stained with mud and soil, flew to Zhao Xing’s side and lined up neatly.

"Not bad, not bad." The manager stroked his beard and smiled, "Although the supply is unlimited, don't waste these good seedlings."

Nodding, Zhao Xing supported these plants and walked toward his Cultivation Area.

Others didn't have such great ability, so they could only move them one trip at a time.

Zhao Xing supported these plants and walked like a dragon and a tiger. People who saw it all gave way, or followed slowly behind, actually having a feeling of an emperor’s tour. ===== CHAPTER 27 =====