Chapter 313

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Seeing this scene, Xu Zhangqing couldn't help but take a deep breath.

These two things, normally the appearance of just one makes one's scalp tingle, let alone appearing simultaneously.

Ordinary people seeing them would truly easily develop psychological shadows, even physiological discomfort.

Hua Lao spoke: "Xiao Xu, you've been a Spirit Nurturer for half a year now, you should have a decent understanding of disaster knowledge, let me test you.

What disaster is the Spirit-Eroding Fungus?

What disaster is the Sui Mai Worm?"

Xu Zhangqing didn't need to recall, immediately blurting out: "The appearance of Spirit-Eroding Fungus foretells the birth of a Spirit-Eroding Fungus King at some underground location.

And the situation of the Sui Mai Worm is quite similar, it is extremely likely that a Hundred-Year Sui Mai Worm Mother, in order to build a nest, laid eggs at the roots of a Rare Spirit Plant.

According to the Heaven, Earth, Human three disaster grade classifications, both of these belong to the Earth Grade."

Human Grade has low difficulty, small damage, limited scope, easily resolved.

Earth Grade has high difficulty, large damage, wide scope, degree is rather tricky.

Heaven Grade has extremely high difficulty, has a certain probability of being unresolvable, even causing deaths.

Worth noting, the Spirit-Eroding Fungus King belongs to a type of Rare Spirit Plant, if nurtured properly, it can increase the yield and quality of certain spirit plants, especially fungi.

Current market price fluctuates between eighty thousand and one hundred thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

As for the Hundred-Year Sui Mai Worm Mother, it can likewise be tamed, even becoming a Spirit Pet.

Any place with dense Earth Qi, it can lay eggs there, thereby "mass-producing troops".

Therefore, many Spirit Beast lineage Insect Cultivators, especially those with Earth Spirit Roots, are quite fond of it.

Current market price, a hundred-year Sui Mai Worm Mother is seventy thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones, then for every additional hundred years of lifespan, the price doubles.

Simply put, although these two disasters have a large degree of impact on Spirit Fields and Spirit Plants.

If handled properly, one could even make a huge profit by leveraging this.

They are both hazards and opportunities simultaneously.

Hua Lao listened, looking slightly satisfied, then asked further: "What disaster is it when they appear together?"

Xu Zhangqing pondered: "If they appear together, although our Dongting Immortal Sect hasn't had it happen before, other Immortal Sects have, and left records.

Named, Spirit-Vein Erosion Disaster!"

Meaning, the underground Spirit Vein suffers erosion, thereby affecting the Earth Qi on the surface, then causing a series of events to occur.

Equivalent to: the Spirit-Eroding Fungus King stimulated by underground Spiritual Energy, thereby being born.

As for the Hundred-Year Sui Mai Worm Mother, it was attracted by the chaotic Spiritual Energy and dense Earth Qi.

And, they share a common point, which is specifically targeting Mutant Spirit Plants.

This explains why Rong Yan's Mutant Rice here, as if deliberately targeted, actually had both situations appear.

The probability and frequency of this event are both very low, in nearly a thousand years it has only happened once.

Only that time, it directly ruined the foundation of a certain mid-sized Immortal Cultivation Sect.

After all, neither the Spirit-Eroding Fungus King nor the Sui Mai Worm Mother are easy opponents.

And they're all hidden underground, handling them is extremely tricky.

Hua Lao heard this, eyes full of appreciation: "Indeed, making you a Spirit Nurturer was the best decision by the Grain Lord and me."

Xu Zhangqing hurriedly cupped his fists in salute: "Thank you for the Grain Lord's and your deep favor!"

On the other side, Rong Yan, having received the notification, rushed over anxiously: "Steward!"

Hua Lao glanced sideways, then said in a deep voice: "From the current situation, Spirit Nurturer Xu's judgment is not wrong, it is indeed a disaster omen."

These words spoken, Rong Yan was greatly shocked: "But this place was only just reclaimed!"

Hua Lao said thoughtfully: "Speaking truthfully, one should have been vigilant a year ago."

Xu Zhangqing and Rong Yan looked at each other, both extremely surprised: "Why?"

Hua Lao counter-questioned: "A year ago, the Earth Qi overflow incident at Layer 38 of the Spiritual Vein that crushed the Spirit Vein, you know about it, right?"

Rong Yan carefully recalled: "Seems I heard someone mention it."

Xu Zhangqing nodded vigorously: "It indeed happened, at that time I was a firsthand witness, even using the burst of attribute-less Spiritual Energy to directly break through to Foundation Establishment Stage."

Hua Lao looked at the pit before him, expression becoming intriguing: "This disaster event, our Spirit Field was affected by the Spiritual Vein side's ripple, therefore we must go demand an explanation."

Xu Zhangqing realized: "So that's how it is."

No wonder last time when I went to find Han Xin, at Spiritual Vein Layer 38 I couldn't see anything, said it was sealed off by the Steward there.

Originally thought only that side had a problem, never expected it would actually spread to the Spirit Field.

And, a year later at that.

Rong Yan's complexion was somewhat ugly: "If it truly relates to the Spiritual Vein, then we must demand an explanation, my Spirit Field and Spirit Plants are purely an undeserved disaster!"

Originally a newly reclaimed area, logically speaking impossible to have an incident.

Result unexpected, either the Spirit Plants have a problem, or the Spirit Field nutrition is insufficient.

Fortunately this time Xu Zhangqing was found, through a blunder the severity of the problem was discovered.

Otherwise, by the time the true reaction came, it would be too late.

The Rong Family will definitely suffer a bloody loss!

Hua Lao called out: "This matter requires the Grain Lord to personally step forward, to negotiate with the Spiritual Vein side.

"Go, I'll take you to see the Hezhu."

Upon hearing they would meet the Hezhu, both Xu Zhangqing and Rong Yan were filled with excitement.

It is common knowledge that the highest administrator of the Spirit Fields is the Sigeng.

One level down are the Hezhu who supervise the Spirit Fields.

Further down is Hua Lao before the two of them, who is the Spirit Field Steward.

Further down still is naturally Xu Zhangqing, this Peiling Envoy.

At the very bottom are all the Spirit Farmers, including Rong Yan at the side.

The vast majority of the time, the Sigeng does not manage affairs and is rarely even seen.

Therefore, the only one who truly decides all matters of the Spirit Fields is the Hezhu.

In the next second, countless thick root tendrils extended from Hua Lao's body, instantly wrapping the two of them.

This was not Xu Zhangqing's first time, so he remained very calm.

Rong Yan, on the other hand, was experiencing it for the first time, appearing somewhat flustered and curious.

Soon, they only felt their bodies sink downward, and then they began moving rapidly.

Rong Yan attempted to use a Lingzhi Scan, yet discovered he could not do it, and immediately asked in a low voice: "Xu Dao Friend, why can't my spiritual sense get out?"

Xu Zhangqing replied: "Same for me, everyone is being blocked."

Rong Yan frowned: "But... shouldn't finding the Hezhu mean going to Xianfeng?"

The corner of Xu Zhangqing's mouth twitched: "How would I know?"

Unknown how much time passed, the two of them suddenly arched upward.

The root tendrils originally wrapping their bodies retreated one after another.

They discovered they had actually arrived at the Outer Perimeter of a certain Spirit Field, even standing right in front of the Fence Gate.

Xu Zhangqing felt this place before him was very familiar, yet also a bit uncertain.

Suddenly, Hua Lao called out respectfully toward the inside: "Hezhu, there is a major event to discuss with you."

A familiar voice came from inside: "For you to come seeking me at the door, it seems very serious!"

With a flash of green light, a familiar figure walked out from the Bamboo Hut.

An aged face.

A vigorous spirit.

In his hand he still held a bottle of Top-grade Spirit Rice Wine.

Xu Zhangqing was struck speechless on the spot: "Zhu Shi?"