Chapter 235

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Rumble—

A clap of spring thunder exploded, startling the sparrows under the eaves into flight, and the window lattices trembled in response.

In the air, a damp earthy smell gradually rose.

At first the fine rain fell like silk threads, striking the blue stone slabs and blooming into dark spots.

As the thunder grew muffled, dense curtains of rain wove heaven and earth into a single gray expanse.

Beneath the rain curtain, Xu Zhangqing walked with light steps, circling the surrounding First Grade Spirit Fields, constantly inspecting them with his gaze.

At this moment, inside the First Grade Spirit Fields, the green rice seedlings had drunk their fill of water; droplets on the leaves wrapped Spiritual Energy into faint glimmers, then rolled into the soil like glass beads.

The entire spirit field held only the fine, rustling "shasha" sound.

Atmosphere — this moment maxed it out.

If he were in the stone house, Xu Zhangqing would absolutely be lying on the rocking chair resting.

But here, or rather at this moment, he still had to patrol.

He and the Zhang Er of the past were not the same.

During assessments, the other party only occasionally came over to take a glance.

Wind, rain, thunder, excessive heat — none of it would make him appear.

It could be said his attitude and behavior were both extremely perfunctory.

Xu Zhangqing believed that since one bore the role of assessor, one must execute it seriously.

Not to mention, he collected a share of the Immortal Sect's remuneration.

What's more, these Outer Disciples all respected him deeply.

"Senior Brother Xu, you've worked hard!"

"Senior Brother Xu, it's not too late to look after the rain stops!"

"Senior Brother Xu, if we can't get promoted, we'll truly be sorry to you!"

When Xu Zhangqing passed the Outer Disciples' residential area, this scene happened to be seen by them.

Many people were deeply moved, voicing their feelings one after another.

Toward this, Xu Zhangqing merely waved a hand without turning his head.

Not long after, he arrived before Mo Yin's exclusive First Grade Spirit Field.

The spring seedlings he had secretly planted were now growing vigorously.

As long as no accident occurred — for instance, Mo Yin going mad again and deliberately destroying them.

Then at the first quarterly assessment, this guy would definitely pass smoothly.

As for whether this kind of backdoor method would be noticed by those above.

That was not something he should consider.

After finishing the full patrol and confirming there were no issues, nearly one hour had passed.

He summoned the Big Leaf Grass, his whole person rose from the ground, and flew toward the Spirit Field Core.

On the way home, the fine rain thickened.

Dense rain lines poured from the edges of the dark clouds, joining heaven and earth into one piece.

As if to slowly soak all the dampness accumulated over a winter into the soil.

When nearly home, Wangwang's head poked out from his nest, looking sneaky.

Seeing his master, he first barked "Woof" once, then turned toward the house and barked "Woof woof woof" continuously.

Xu Zhangqing saw this, glanced at the five Fire Crows hiding in the study because of the rain, then swept with his divine sense and discovered that, surprisingly, a person was sitting in the house's first floor.

The figure was somewhat familiar, yet the aura was slightly unfamiliar.

Although he didn't know who it was, he felt no fear.

After landing, he stepped lightly on the flowing water, walking step by step to the door, looking inside.

A tall, sturdily built male disciple sat at the tea table, facing sideways to him.

He had no hair, but half his face could be seen, covered in ferocious scars.

Hearing the movement at the door, this person turned his face.

Xu Zhangqing first froze, then blurted out: "Pei Mo?!"

This person was none other than the male Drunkard Pei Mo, who was equally famous as the female Drunkard Han Xin.

Dual Spirit Roots, pity they were Dual Clashing Spirit Roots.

Metal Restricts Wood; after twists and turns he joined the Spirit Beast Valley.

Nearly two years ago, the other party followed Core Disciple Li Lingbi to the Central Region Battlefield to hunt monsters.

Pei Mo set down his tea cup, scrutinizing him with a measuring gaze from head to toe: "Haven't seen you in over a year, you look even more dissipated than before — could it be you're lovesick for me?"

Xu Zhangqing laughed "hehe": "You're one of my big clients, after all!"

Pei Mo deeply agreed: "Without your wine, my life in the Central Region lost a lot of flavor."

Xu Zhangqing placed his wet shoes to one side, then walked into the house barefoot: "You look even more tall and powerfully built."

Pei Mo revealed a mouthful of cold teeth, smiling yet not smiling: "My reasons for going to the Central Region,

First, naturally, were to hunt monsters, increase strength, and enrich combat experience.

The second one, as I told you before.

Xu Zhangqing heard this and looked thoughtful: "Boiled Flesh Blood Pool?"

Pei Mo nodded: "Not bad, exactly that thing."

Boiled Flesh Blood Pool actually comes in several types.

According to the Five Elements, there are altogether five pools: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth.

At the same time, according to Mutant Spirit Roots, there are additionally several other types of pools.

But the key is actually using the flesh and blood of different fiends to brew poisonous blood.

Any cultivator, no matter their Spiritual Root, as long as they stay inside for seven days, fourteen days, twenty-one days... up to forty-nine days, eighty-one days, will obtain benefits in stages.

The longer the time, the greater the benefit.

But the longer the time one can endure, the more toxins accumulate in the body.

Qi Refining Stage can endure at most seven days.

Foundation Establishment Stage can persist for fourteen days.

And Pei Mo, relying on powerful willpower, stubbornly persisted for eighteen days before fainting.

Now his Flesh Body strength is already comparable to Foundation Establishment Perfection Earth Spiritual Root.

As for Spiritual Power, it has also reached Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

But he is still a Metal Restricts Wood Spiritual Root; this cannot be changed.

After hearing this, Xu Zhangqing couldn't help but raise his thumb: "You're the one!"

Pei Mo extended an invitation: "If you're willing, I'll take you to soak in it next time."

"Uh..."

Xu Zhangqing gave an embarrassed smile: "Outside is too dangerous; I'd rather stay honestly in the Immortal Sect."

Pei Mo saw this, and was not dissatisfied or angry, but rather quite agreed: "This time, Li Lingbi and I went to the Central Region Battlefield, and indeed saw how dangerous it is."

Fiends breed the Human Race, treating us as their main food source.

There, almost every day there is fighting and struggle, even death!

Xu Zhangqing pondered: "This time you came back, you plan to participate in the Formal Disciple Competition, and then go to the Central Region again?"

Pei Mo gave affirmation: "Not bad, that's exactly my thought."

Xu Zhangqing asked in surprise: "What if you become a Core Disciple?"

Pei Mo coldly smiled: "There's no what if; I'm simply not recognized by these lofty Immortal Masters, so it's impossible for me to become a Core Disciple."

Someone like me only deserves to transform on the battlefield.

Xu Zhangqing asked again: "Then... Senior Brother Lingbi?"

Pei Mo replied: "Still in the Central Region, coming back in half a year; he himself is a Core Disciple and doesn't need to participate in the Formal Disciple Competition."

Xu Zhangqing couldn't help but sigh: "You've changed so much; I suppose Senior Brother Lingbi is the same!"

Pei Mo said with a playful expression: "The changes in him and me are far less than your changes!"

When I first arrived, I even thought I had taken the wrong path.

In my original memory, this place was a Wooden House, one Mu of Second Grade Spirit Field.

But now, not only has the Wooden House become a Stone House, even one Mu of Spirit Field has become four Mu.

It's been less than two years since I left, yet the changes are so great—truly unbelievable.

Xu Zhangqing showed an embarrassed smile and waved his hand: "Aiya, I'm just an ordinary Wood Spiritual Root spirit farmer!"