Chapter 206: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 206: Carefree and Content

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Hearing the various titles the other man used, Xu Zhangqing felt this kid had been trained by that Junior Alchemist, and said with a strange expression: "Call me Senior Brother."

Lin An chuckled: "Yes, Senior Brother Xu!"

Xu Zhangqing took out a Middle-grade Spirit Stone and handed it over: "Tidy yourself up, then handle whatever needs handling as soon as possible."

Seeing it was a Middle-grade Spirit Stone, Lin An's breathing became hurried: "I slaved away in Di Huo Qu for two years without a single Low-grade Spirit Stone, and I didn't expect to get a Middle-grade Spirit Stone just from meeting you."

Xu Zhangqing patted his shoulder: "As long as I have food to eat, you definitely won't go hungry."

Hearing this, Lin An's eyes welled up again, and he nodded vigorously, deeply moved.

All this way, it had been far from easy for him.

Though he had awakened a Wood Spiritual Root, his talent in planting was only mediocre.

It was only by seeking help from those with Earth Spiritual Roots and Water Spiritual Roots that he passed the Third Assessment.

But later, because he owed Spirit Rice, he was arrested by the Criminal Punishment Department and sent to serve beside a certain Junior Alchemist in Di Huo Qu, where he was tormented for a full two years.

This time out, he sought help from many people.

But his former friends either refused him or turned their backs on him.

Unexpectedly, in the end only Xu Zhangqing was willing to lend a hand and give him help.

After resting for a while and finishing the Youlan Mist Tea, Lin An got up and left.

Though he had escaped the sea of bitterness, there were still many things left to handle.

Since signing the Blood Talisman Contract with Xu Zhangqing, even if they didn't live together, they had to stay close; he definitely couldn't return to his previous position.

There was also the matter of changing the Spirit Field.

And reporting information.

In short, there was a mountain of things to do.

Xu Zhangqing put away the tea set, then walked out of the Stone House and once again rode the Big Leaf Grass up into the air.

Now, only Senior Brother Zhu hadn't been visited yet.

Once that was settled, he could stay at home in peace.

Half an hour later, he finally approached the Spirit Field where Zhu Fuxian was.

Unexpectedly, the other man happened to be right at the door.

But not just one person—two.

After landing, Xu Zhangqing clasped his hands: "Happy New Year, Senior Brother Zhu!"

Zhu Fuxian smiled slightly: "Happy New Year, Junior Brother Xu!"

At that moment, a person beside him clad in a black cloak, whose face could not be seen clearly, spoke: "Since you have a guest, I'll leave first, but don't forget that matter."

Zhu Fuxian nodded slightly: "Fine, I'll arrange it."

The next second, the person in the black cloak turned into a mass of black mist on the spot and shot off toward the Left Side at extreme speed, vanishing at the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Xu Zhangqing withdrew his gaze; though curious about this person, he did not ask.

Zhu Fuxian called out: "Junior Brother, come in."

"Alright." Xu Zhangqing followed him toward the Bamboo Hut.

After entering the house, Zhu Fuxian gestured with his hand: "Sit down and rest first; I still have some matters to handle. After I finish, we'll have a good drink."

Xu Zhangqing mused: "If I'm disturbing you, I'll come again next time."

Zhu Fuxian waved his hand: "It's not really a disturbance. That person just now is a resident Alchemist from the Dan Pavilion; we've cooperated for over ten years. We happen to need to cultivate medicinal herbs anew, so I must first settle the seeds."

Xu Zhangqing understood: "Fine, then you go ahead and busy yourself."

Zhu Fuxian brewed a pot of Bamboo Leaf Tea, then entered the room on the Left Side.

Xu Zhangqing watched the snow outside while waiting patiently.

The north wind carried snowflakes like broken jade across the Spirit Field.

Frost flowers on the spirit plants fell rustlingly.

The whole world was both quiet and desolately beautiful.

After about half an hour, Zhu Fuxian finally finished, hurried out, and said with an apologetic face: "Sorry to keep you waiting."

Xu Zhangqing sipped the fragrant Bamboo Leaf Tea and smiled: "The snow scenery here, Senior Brother, is something I never tire of seeing."

Zhu Fuxian said proudly: "The reason I chose to build the Bamboo Hut in this place was because the winter scenery here is so charming."

Xu Zhangqing put down his teacup and raised his thumb: "Senior Brother, not only do you have good vision, your taste is even better!"

Zhu Fuxian sat opposite him, then swapped out the teapot and tea set, placing a wine jar for warming wine: "On a snowy day, warmed wine feels better."

Hearing the word "wine," Xu Zhangqing realized and quickly transferred ten jin of Top-grade Spirit Rice Wine from the Lightly Vitality Gourd onto the tabletop: "I almost forgot; this is the New Year Gift I brought for you."

Zhu Fuxian was surprised: "Is this Spirit Rice Wine brewed by you?"

Xu Zhangqing affirmed: "Not bad."

Zhu Fuxian immediately held it in his hands: "Then I won't drink my Green Bamboo Wine."

He had to admit.

In terms of winemaking skill, he was indeed not as good as this Junior Brother Xu before him.

The other's wine, whether in quality, mouthfeel, or taste, was simply better.

Since tasting it last time, Zhu Fuxian had been secretly imitating it in private.

Clearly knowing it was the most Common Spirit Rice Wine, yet no matter how he tried he could not replicate it one-to-one.

It could be said, he had been craving this taste for a long time.

Compared to interacting with others, he might have to keep talking the whole time.

But Xu Changqing and Zhu Fuxian were completely different.

Occasionally chatting a bit.

Most of the time they were warming wine on one side, watching the snow scenery in the distance on the other.

Comfortable, relaxed, enjoyment — embodied to the fullest on the two of them.

Xu Changqing tasted a sip of the warm Spirit Rice Wine, and his eyes immediately brightened.

Compared to cold wine, warm wine enters the mouth more mellowly.

The mouthfeel changed from crisp to rich, with a wrapping sensation like hot honey water.

It truly has a different flavor.

Suddenly, Zhu Fuxian opened his mouth and said: "Junior Brother Xu, I suddenly remembered something."

"Hm?" Xu Changqing glanced sideways, revealing a curious expression.

Zhu Fuxian continued: "Just now that Alchemist friend of mine, he recently convened a Medicine Garden Exchange Meeting; the attendees are either Alchemists or Foundation Establishment Stage Spirit Farmers, let's go together."

Xu Changqing froze for a moment, probing: "Your Alchemist friend, wouldn't be named Youquan, would he?"

Zhu Fuxian nodded slightly: "Correct."

Xu Changqing hearing this, couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "The World really is a small circle."

He himself had obtained an Admission Token for the Youquan Medicine Garden from Zhang Su.

Result Unexpectedly, this side Zhu Shi actually knew Youquan.

And could even bring him along to participate.

Zhu Fuxian inquired: "How about it?"

Xu Changqing saluted: "Then I'll trouble Senior Brother Zhu."

True, he had an Admission Token.

But taking it out now would equal dampening the other's enthusiasm.

This kind of offending-people thing, he wouldn't do it.

Seeing the other agree, Zhu Fuxian was very happy.

Even saying he would introduce Xu Changqing to Youquan at that time.

The two just like this drank wine, chatted, and watched the scenery.

Time passed extremely fast.

Before he knew it, it was Afternoon.

Xu Changqing was somewhat tipsy, so he stood up to take leave: "Senior Brother, let's stop drinking here for today."

Zhu Fuxian half-lying, drunkenly said: "Alright, let's drink heartily Next Time."

Xu Changqing left in quick steps, and once he walked out the Fence Gate, he Immediately summoned Big Leaf Grass to take flight.

Zhu Fuxian meanwhile leisurely continued drinking warm wine, watching the snow scenery outside, until he was thoroughly drunk, his whole person lying on the ground, sleeping soundly without a care!