Chapter 252: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 252: Greetings, Spirit Cultivator Xu!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

"Who?"

"Who is Xu Zhangqing?"

"It's actually Xu Zhangqing!"

Upon hearing this name, many felt unfamiliar all of a sudden.

In their view, this term's Spirit Cultivator should be chosen from either the Rong Family or the Zhang Family.

Rong Yan himself possessed Foundation Establishment Middle Stage strength, and moreover the Rong Family was the Spirit Field First Cultivation Family.

Zhang Su, as the most powerful spirit farmer of the Zhang Family in Spirit Field, moreover sat on nine mu of Second Grade Spirit Field, likewise possessing the qualification to become Spirit Cultivator.

Even quite a few people felt it might also be Li Sancai.

Not to mention, the Li Family was now the Water Control Pavilion First Cultivation Family.

The key figure, the genius Li Lingbi with Three Spiritual Roots Mutual Generation, was now about to break through to the Golden Core Stage.

Unexpectedly, the vast majority of people all guessed wrong; it was actually Xu Zhangqing, someone previously unnoticed who had only recently gained a bit of fame.

Rong Yan's gaze first froze, then thinking of something, he immediately looked toward Zhang Su beside him and glared with a vicious gaze: "Aren't you one of our own people?"

Zhang Su shrugged, with an expression of taking it for granted: "As far as I'm concerned, Junior Brother Xu is indeed one of our own people."

Rong Yan wore a gloomy face: "You dare betray me?"

Zhang Su's mouth corner curled up: "Senior Brother Rong, there's an old saying: a good bird chooses its tree to roost."

Afterward, he walked toward Li Sancai on the left side, and soon the two stood side by side.

Seeing this scene, Rong Yan's pupils shrank slightly; at this moment how could he fail to understand, and he exclaimed inwardly: "So the Zhang Family has already leaned toward the Li Family!"

At this moment, a strong sense of crisis emerged within him.

If Li Lingbi broke through to Earth Grade Golden Core, he would completely rise up, and no one could stop him.

By then, with this person as his backer, the Zhang Family would probably... the result went without saying.

Xu Linshan and the others were excited beyond measure: "Congratulations, Senior Brother Xu!"

Zhang Su chuckled: "Junior Brother Xu, from now on you've got to cover for me, Senior Brother!"

Even Zhao Ziyao dragged Zhao Ying and his wife forward to offer congratulations: "Congratulations, Senior Brother Xu!"

Among acquaintances, only Li Sancai was very calm.

How the result turned out, he had actually foreseen long ago.

Xu Zhangqing looked at the people surrounding him, whether acquainted or not, all cupped their hands in salute: "Thank you all for your support!"

Li Chun handed over the Spirit Cultivator's token while stepping forward to offer congratulations: "Junior Brother Xu, no, now I should call you Spirit Cultivator Xu; your responsibility from now on is to patrol Spirit Field and supervise the spirit plants."

Xu Zhangqing hurriedly received it with both hands solemnly: "Thank you, Senior Brother Li!"

Li Chun patted his shoulder and said meaningfully: "The position is weighty; do not disappoint everyone's expectations."

Xu Zhangqing nodded vigorously: "Junior Brother understands!"

Just at this time, Rong Yan suddenly stepped forward and shouted: "Wait!"

The gazes originally gathered on Xu Zhangqing were all drawn to him.

Li Chun glanced sideways, his gaze quite sharp: "What is it?"

Rong Yan, hardening his scalp, inquired: "Shouldn't the result be decided by voting?"

Li Chun revealed a mocking smile, about to speak.

Hua Lao spoke first: "The significance of voting is merely to nominate those suitable to be Spirit Cultivator; the true decision-making power lies with the Grain Lord!"

Upon hearing the two words "Grain Lord," Rong Yan's face changed drastically.

It was well known that the highest administrator of Spirit Field was the Farming Master.

And the next level down was the Grain Lord.

This position was equivalent to Spirit Field Second-in-Command.

Possessing the right to decide and arrange positions.

Hua Lao's explanation was telling everyone, especially Xu Zhangqing, why he could serve as this term's Spirit Cultivator.

It was decided from above, namely by the Grain Lord.

After this, no one dared to question anymore.

Even if they did, they could only hide it in their hearts.

Regardless, they had to accept this result.

Hua Lao continued: "Alright, everyone except Xu Zhangqing, go out."

Soon, the rest of the people in the palace left one after another.

In the end, only Xu Zhangqing and Hua Lao remained facing each other.

Xu Zhangqing hurriedly stepped forward and cupped his hands: "Steward!"

Hua Lao revealed a smile: "The reason you can become Spirit Cultivator is largely thanks to this time serving as an examiner in the Spirit Field Periphery, breaking a hundred-year record, thereby drawing the Grain Lord's attention."

Xu Zhangqing suddenly understood: "I see."

Hua Lao pointed at the token in his hand: "This token is not only a symbol of your identity and status, but also a key to freely enter and exit the core area."

Xu Zhangqing, hearing this, lowered his head to examine it.

The token overall was an antique octagon, forged from a fusion of thousand-year Han Iron and spirit wood essence, its whole body emitting a green eerie light.

The front of the token bore a lifelike spirit seedling.

The back of the token was outlined with gold thread into exquisite cloud patterns.

Around the token circled a ring of extremely fine vine-like patterns, adorned with small flowers and fruits.

At this moment, it produced an inexplicable fluctuation, as if trying to convey some message.

Hua Lao asked with a smile: "You are now a Spirit Cultivator and have the right to change your position. Will you use this right now?"

Xu Zhangqing decisively shook his head: "My current position is fine; I don't need to change places."

Hearing this answer, Hua Lao was quite satisfied and showed an appreciative look: "If only everyone could be content with their situation like you and work diligently."

Xu Zhangqing smiled on the surface, but secretly thought: "If I could, I would rather not have this token, nor the identity of a Spirit Cultivator."

Hua Lao reminded him: "You can now inscribe a double imprint of your spirit sense and blood."

Hearing this, Xu Zhangqing forced out a drop of blood, which fell onto the spirit seedling on the token.

In an instant, it turned from emerald green to bright red, then quickly changed to deep yellow.

It looked just like a spring seedling nourished by essence blood, transforming into mature spirit rice in autumn.

The moment his spirit sense made contact, a stream of information surged into his mind.

Spring wood stirs, spirit veins first open.

The sprout grows three inches, vitality comes naturally.

Summer sun shines brightly, wood spirit grows wildly.

Leaves grow seven, roots take hold three zhang.

Autumn breeze brings coolness, spirit essence condenses into nectar.

Three ten-day periods accumulate fruit, five flavors enter the storehouse.

Winter snow covers the roots, spirit slumber awaits spring.

Cold locks three seasons, vitality hides in darkness.

—Four Seasons Classic

Xu Zhangqing stared wide-eyed: "This is... a cultivation method?"

Hua Lao confirmed: "This is an Earth-rank cultivation method that only Spirit Cultivators can learn, called the Four Seasons Classic. It is higher than Changqing Jue and Wood Spirit Cultivation Art, but the difficulty is quite high; when you learn it depends on your own comprehension."

Xu Zhangqing took a deep breath: "Disciple understands."

Hua Lao thought for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "Your appearance has disrupted the layouts of many clans and powers. You must be cautious and must not underestimate or look down on them."

Nor may you rely on your identity as a Spirit Cultivator to bully or oppress others in any way.

Xu Zhangqing said seriously: "Please rest assured, Hua Lao, you know me best!"

Hua Lao smiled broadly, then waved his roots: "You may go out now."

Xu Zhangqing held the Spirit Cultivator's token and turned, walking step by step toward the outside of the palace.

After coming out, he found the square outside was already packed with people.

Especially those he knew, all stood in the first row.

Li Chun, Li Sancai, Zhang Su, Zhao Ziyao and his wife Zhao Ying, Xu Linshan, and others, even Lin An.

Behind them were row after row of unfamiliar faces, obviously all spirit farmers from the Spirit Field Core.

Just by this number, even if not a thousand, there were five hundred.

The moment they saw Xu Zhangqing come out, they all clasped their hands and shouted in unison:

"Greetings, Spirit Cultivator Xu!"