Chapter 350: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 350: Being Watched

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Just then, Xu Zhangqing felt a stirring in his heart; he could clearly sense a huge reaction occurring within his Personal Space.

He had originally wanted to enter and check the situation, but suddenly came to his senses—he was currently holding a mermaid who had fainted from exhaustion in his arms.

What if she woke up and saw one of his biggest secrets? What would he do?

After thinking it over, Xu Zhangqing summoned the Polang Boat and, carrying Mingzhu, leaped upward.

Anyway, having now reached Five Elements Perfection, there was no need to rush.

Not long after, the two "people" burst out of the water and returned to the resting room of Jiao Gong.

Although there was a soft large bed, Xu Zhangqing did not place Mingzhu on it; instead, he left her soaking in the water.

As a mermaid, leaving the water would only make her feel even worse.

On the contrary, although she was currently exhausted, as long as she stayed in the water, she would recover faster.

Immediately afterward, Xu Zhangqing left the room and soon arrived outside, where he caught sight at once of the mermaid princess Xuan Zhu in the water pool.

Upon seeing him, a look of terror appeared in Xuan Zhu's eyes.

Xu Zhangqing's gaze swept over and discovered that Hu Bugui and the others were not there: "Where are they?"

Xuan Zhu hurriedly replied: "Your fellow sect members couldn't wait, so they went back first."

Xu Zhangqing was surprised: "How long was I in Joint Membership this time?"

Xuan Zhu slowly raised two scallion-white jade fingers of her right hand.

"Only two hours?"

"Two days!"

"Uh..."

Xu Zhangqing was somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected that this time awakening the Water Spirit Root would actually take a full two days.

No wonder Mingzhu was not only exhausted this time but had even fainted.

It was likely that any other Joint Membership attendant would have had the same result.

Xuan Zhu hesitated for a moment: "Immortal Master, you should change to a different Joint Membership attendant next time."

Xu Zhangqing recovered from his shock and raised an eyebrow: "Why?"

Xuan Zhu gave an embarrassed laugh: "Mingzhu is too small; I'm afraid she can't endure it."

Xu Zhangqing thought for a moment, then suddenly stepped forward.

Xuan Zhu's delicate body trembled, and she subconsciously retreated, nearly falling over.

Xu Zhangqing saw this and grabbed her with one hand, pulling her into his arms, then lowered his head to look at the exotic mermaid princess before him, chuckling softly: "This time I won first place at the Qianfan Zhengdu Conference and obtained the Juling Abyss Hundred-Year Fishing Rights."

I heard Zhao Qianyun say that your Merfolk Clan's nest is over there?"

Xuan Zhu felt the masculine aura emanating from him; her little face instantly turned red, her heartbeat quickened, and she replied in a soft, childish voice: "Mm."

Xu Zhangqing's other hand moved slightly, and a Water Spirit Fruit appeared; he asked with a smiling expression: "So, can this thing really serve as a betrothal gift?"

Xuan Zhu stared wide-eyed and asked in disbelief: "Immortal Master... are you serious?"

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "From the first moment I saw you, I felt we were destined."

Hearing this, Xuan Zhu giggled, a flash of cunning in her eyes: "Immortal Master, stop pretending; I know what you mean—you want to find an Agent in Xuanxin City, right?"

Seeing that he had been seen through, Xu Zhangqing was not surprised; the other party had been at the Sea Demon Pavilion for so many years and had seen all sorts of people, so she was certainly no mere ornament.

Xuan Zhu leaned against his arms, admiring the Water Spirit Fruit while speculating: "If I'm not mistaken, you chose to cooperate with the City Lord's Mansion regarding the Juling Abyss Hundred-Year Fishing Rights, right?"

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "Correct."

Xuan Zhu wore an expression of "as I expected": "This tactic—the City Lord's Mansion has tried it many times without fail."

On the surface, they generously give the Juling Abyss to someone else.

But in reality, it will still return to their hands.

Relying on this move, they have stubbornly won over many people.

Xu Zhangqing said in a calm tone: "I have always believed that there's no such thing as a free lunch."

Xuan Zhu raised her head, her eyes like spring water: "Therefore, it's not that you've taken a fancy to me, but rather to the Merfolk Clan behind me, right?"

Xu Zhangqing shook his head: "No, I have indeed taken a fancy to you."

Xuan Zhu was stunned: "Ah?"

Xu Zhangqing changed the subject with a chuckle: "Of course, if I can get the help of the Merfolk Clan, that would be even better."

Put plainly, only children make choices.

Adults naturally... those who understand, understand.

Although he had only been in Xuanxin City for a few short days, he had already developed a strong interest in this place.

Therefore, he planned to hand over the business of the Dongqing City Loose Cultivator Market to Lin An.

As for Xuanxin City, since he couldn't come often, he definitely needed to find an Agent.

This Agent not only had to maneuver between the City Lord's Mansion and the Five Great Families, but also had to communicate with the various Demon Races in the sea.

Apart from Xuan Zhu, there was simply no second candidate.

Using a Water Spirit Fruit that wasn't needed to establish a relationship with the Merfolk Clan and thereby gain help—why not?

Xuan Zhu blinked her eyes, then began asking about information.

"Immortal Master, what is your name?"

"Xu Changqing!"

"How old are you?"

"24 this year!"

"What cultivation realm?"

"Foundation Establishment Middle Stage!"

"What Spiritual Root?"

"Water Wood Dual Spirit Root!"

"Which Immortal Sect?"

"Dongting Immortal Sect!"

"What position?"

"Spirit Field, Spirit Nurturer!"

Wood Spirit Root plus Spirit Field, absolutely a Spirit Farmer without doubt, yet he also brings up the title of Spirit Nurturer on top of that.

This represents that Xu Changqing's identity and status in Dongting Immortal Sect, especially on the Spirit Field side, are not low.

Although, as long as someone produces any one of Water Spirit Pearl, Liquid Water Essence, or Water Spirit Fruit they can propose marriage, whether they agree still depends on Xuan Zhu and the Merfolk Royal Clan's wishes.

As the saying goes, a match between equal families; if identity and status are not equal, the other side simply will not agree.

Xuan Zhu smiled sweetly: "This matter requires asking Father Emperor; you must wait a moment."

Xu Changqing took out a Communication Talisman and handed it over: "Contact me immediately when there is a result."

Xuan Zhu took it in hand: "Got it!"

Afterwards, Xu Changqing turned and left.

Watching the other party's departing back, Xuan Zhu was thoughtful.

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Arriving outside, Xu Changqing walked toward Zhenjiao Tower.

But as he walked, he suddenly had a spiritual sense, and in his heart he even let out a "hm".

It seems someone is... peeking at him.

He pretended to be interested in the Trading Hall to the side, walking inside while performing a Lingzhi Scan.

But there were too many people, fundamentally unable to confirm who exactly, or what thing, was peeking in secret.

At this moment, a female receptionist walked over facing him: "Immortal Master, may I ask what you want to buy?"

Xu Changqing replied: "Cultivation Methods of two attributes, Metal and Water."

The female receptionist asked again: "Low Rank or High Rank?"

Xu Changqing counter-questioned: "Do you have Earth Rank?"

The female receptionist shook her head helplessly: "Above High Rank, only the Auction House occasionally has them appear."

Xu Changqing nodded slightly: "Then High Rank it is."

The female receptionist immediately led the way: "Please follow me."

Soon, the two arrived before a huge water pool.

There was no Mirror of Reflection or such things here; instead there was a turtle.

Very large, shaped like an inverted bowl.

Its whole body deep cyan hexagonal shell pieces, the shell piece edges inlaid with Yinbai natural Spirit Patterns.

And it was alive, occasionally even spitting bubbles.

The female receptionist introduced: "This is Jing Gui; it possesses storage capability similar to a Jade Pendant; all the High Rank Cultivation Methods and spells you need, it remembers them.

Just inject Spiritual Power into it, and you will obtain the relevant information!"