Chapter 246: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 246 Wood Spirit Returns to the Nest

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Basement Second Floor, Artifact Refining Room.

Although Xu Zhangqing's cultivation realm was only Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

But his artifact refining skill had already reached Full Level, meaning Masterful Hand.

Therefore, the types of spirit tools he could refine became even more abundant.

According to Li Sancai's previous request, the second spirit tool should preferably be defensive.

Now, there were five spirit tools to choose from.

Respectively:

Qingteng Binding Dragon Staff

Tree of Life Armor

Wood Spirit Return Nest Ring

Vine Binding Dragon Lock

Thorn Beast Catching Net

Among them, the second spirit tool belonged to passive defense, and leaned toward recovery.

The fifth spirit tool belonged to active defense, and leaned toward assistance.

And the other three, more or less in addition to active defense, also had means of attack.

Xu Zhangqing narrowed his eyes, pondering silently in his heart, and after a while muttered to himself: "Considering that Senior Brother Li is gradually unlocking Lao Liu's attributes, the newly added second spirit tool definitely cannot be too obvious, so only the Wood Spirit Return Nest Ring worn on the wrist, and the Thorn Beast Catching Net that can be put away remain."

After thinking it over, he decided on the Wood Spirit Return Nest Ring.

This spirit tool was higher grade than the Qingmu Needle.

When not in use normally, it could be worn on the wrist.

When needed, it could also be released to actively attack and bind the target.

Wood Spirit Return Nest Ring

Effect 1: Use spiritual power to guide the ring on the wrist to condense ten sharp wooden cones

Effect 2: The wooden cones will release a trace of paralysis toxin, reducing the target's movement speed

Effect 3: Three rings combined together can release a cyan explosion ball

Effect 4: When attacked, it will release a layer of translucent green spiritual shield

Effect 5: The shield will convert part of the absorbed damage into healing energy

These were the five effects that came with it after successful refinement.

It could both attack and defend, belonging to offense-defense integration.

If the number of spirit patterns was high, additional special effects could be added.

In terms of materials, it was mainly made of two types.

The main material was a soft jade named Cuiyu Jade.

Secondly, wood spirit marrow from a green wood tree over a hundred years old.

And, it had to be a whole piece of wood spirit marrow; only then could there be mutual understanding of intent.

Otherwise, in terms of power, recovery ability, etc., it would be weakened a lot.

Cuiyu Jade, Xu Zhangqing had here, and not just one piece.

But wood spirit marrow he did not have; it had not been used before when refining artifacts.

Therefore, he first took out the soft jade and placed it in clean spring water to soak.

Immediately after, he took out the communication talisman, walking outside while injecting wood spirit power into it.

"Senior Brother Xu?"

"Lin An, are you busy?"

"It's fine, what orders do you have?"

"I need wood spirit marrow, and it must be a complete piece of hundred-year wood spirit marrow."

"Alright, I'll buy it for you right away!"

Needless to say, Lin An was now Xu Zhangqing's best helper.

From when he first joined until now.

Every day he ran outside, busy purchasing yang attribute medicinal herbs.

With his help now, a large batch had already been purchased.

Next, just find a time to refine pills.

Communication ended, Xu Zhangqing put away the communication talisman.

Immediately after, he took a rocking chair to the door, lying on it with his whole body, patiently waiting.

Outside the house, cicadas chirped "zila zila" without stopping.

Lingti plants under the sun's scorching were a bit wilted.

Summer easily made people become lazy.

Especially when a cool breeze blew, it was extremely comfortable.

Xu Zhangqing narrowed his eyes, drinking top-grade Yellow Rice Wine while studying the Green Wood Fire Ignition Art.

Just like that, he waited for nearly three hours.

Stubbornly from daytime all the way until evening.

Lin An then rode his Flying Paper Crane over.

Seeing his flustered appearance, he was obviously not slacking off.

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "Just in time for a meal."

Lin An hurriedly pulled out a complete piece of Wood Spirit Marrow from his Storage Bag: "This thing is really hard to buy. I asked several Spirit Farmers, and also went to the Xing Nong trading point at Hongfeng Valley Market, before finally finding a piece of Wood Spirit Marrow suitable for your needs."

Xu Zhangqing took it and examined it carefully, even scanning it deeply with his divine sense, then nodded slightly: "The quality is indeed not bad."

Lin An hehed a laugh, then picked up his bowl and chopsticks: "As long as you are satisfied."

Xu Zhangqing put away the Wood Spirit Marrow, personally poured him a cup of Top-grade Spirit Rice Wine, then asked: "I heard the preliminary round of the Formal Disciple Competition is ending soon?"

Lin An nodded repeatedly: "Yes, it seems to be these few days."

Xu Zhangqing asked again: "Of the people on the list I gave you, how many advanced?"

Lin An took a small sip of Top-grade Spirit Rice Wine, and after savoring the long-missed taste, replied: "Hu Bugui, Zhao Ziyue, Bai Ling'er, Bai Zhu'er — these four have been eliminated.

Chu Qiu, Li Sancai, Zhang Xue — these three successfully advanced."

His role outside.

One was running errands.

The other was gathering information.

Because Xu Zhangqing's attention was all on himself, he had Lin An, who was running around outside, gather information on the side.

Anyone familiar with and participating in the Formal Disciple Competition had a list drawn up.

As far as he could tell, those who advanced successfully and those eliminated in the preliminary round were no different from what he had imagined.

Of course, Zhao Ziyue's situation was more complicated.

He had hidden part of his strength, and originally had a chance to advance to the next round.

Unexpectedly, his final opponent actually possessed a Spirit Tool worth eight hundred Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

This resulted in him stubbornly losing the match despite having the advantage of Spiritual Root attribute mutual restraint.

The two then ate while chatting casually.

Xu Zhangqing already had a relatively clear understanding of recent events and the current situation at the Spirit Field Core.

Just as they were about to finish eating, Lin An suddenly remembered something and slapped his forehead: "I almost forgot!"

"What?" Xu Zhangqing looked at him doubtfully.

Lin An immediately said: "There is news recently that there are personnel changes in the management at the Spirit Field Core. The Rong Family, ranked first, and the Zhang Family, ranked second, are now eager to try."

Regarding this, Xu Zhangqing didn't care much: "These have nothing to do with me at all."

Lin An, however, said meaningfully: "Senior Brother Xu may not care, but those people you brought into the Spirit Field Core are very concerned."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhangqing was stunned: "Xu Linshan and them?"

Lin An gave an affirmative answer: "As far as I know, these people are building momentum for you."

Xu Zhangqing thoughtfully: "I haven't seen them for a while."

After eating and drinking their fill and finishing their chat.

Lin An left on his own initiative, then walked toward his Earthen House.

As a result, when he opened the door, he found many new things inside.

The bed was replaced with a new one, softer and bigger.

The furniture was replaced with new ones, more numerous and more exquisite.

Who would do this?

The result was obvious!

Lin An turned his head to look at the Stone House opposite, his eyes already moist, tears swirling in his eye sockets.

Since the two signed the Blood Contract, he considered himself Xu Zhangqing's servant, or steward.

Unexpectedly, after interacting during this period, not only was he not bullied, but was instead especially cared for.

If it were someone else, especially that Alchemist in Di Huo Qu, the situation was self-evident.