Chapter 377: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Mo Sha was injured, Zhao Qianyuan was killed—the impact of this matter was extremely severe, causing many Formal Disciples interested in the Gui Xu Secret Realm to hesitate one after another.

The Gui Xu Secret Realm, which opens once every 101 years, was already dangerous; now a batch of mysterious people had been added, doubling the danger, so anyone would treat it with caution.

Although business was affected, Xu Zhangqing did not care much.

After all, only the first ten days truly made money; afterward, as more competitors joined, everyone had more choices, and profits naturally decreased.

Anyway, he had already broken even, so earning more or less afterward did not matter.

When evening came, Xu Zhangqing was cooking alone at home when a fire crow's "quack" alert suddenly came from outside.

He quickly switched to Shared Vision and saw someone approaching this way.

It was a woman wearing a moon-white long dress.

Xu Zhangqing found her increasingly familiar, and finally said in surprise: "Ruo Qunshuang?"

Not long after, Ruo Qunshuang was already standing outside the Spirit Fields.

It was her first time here, so she curiously looked around.

Five Mu Spirit Fields, all cultivating thriving spirit plants—either spirit rice or medicinal herbs, and even various fruits and vegetables, looking especially abundant.

Opposite, the Stone House was brightly lit, with faint figures moving about.

With the sound of "ding ding dang dang," an appetizing aroma of food wafted out.

It looked like someone was cooking.

Ruo Qunshuang was about to approach when suddenly a "woof woof" sound came from the other side.

She looked closely and saw a dog's head poke out from its den, baring its teeth at her.

She froze for a moment, and she and Dog stared at each other, wide-eyed.

Inside the house, Xu Zhangqing could not stand it anymore and immediately shouted outside: "Who is it?"

Ruo Qunshuang's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly replied: "Senior Brother Xu, it's me, Ruo Qunshuang!"

Xu Zhangqing walked out carrying a jug of Top-grade Spirit Rice Wine: "Why did you come?"

"I..."

Ruo Qunshuang opened and closed her mouth, appearing hesitant.

Xu Zhangqing thoughtfully beckoned: "Come in."

Ruo Qunshuang glanced at Dog: "Then what about it?"

It was not that she was afraid of dogs, but beating a dog still depended on its master.

Xu Zhangqing glared at Wangwang, and it immediately shrank its head back.

Ruo Qunshuang sighed in relief, then approached the Stone House step by step, and afterward said with an apologetic face: "Coming to disturb you so late, I'm really sorry."

Xu Zhangqing brought over a stool, gestured for her to sit, and then asked again: "For you to come from the Gui Water Pavilion, it surely isn't a small matter, right?"

Ruo Qunshuang took a deep breath: "I want..."

Xu Zhangqing was startled and quickly waved his hands: "I'm not that kind of person."

"Uh!"

Ruo Qunshuang froze for a moment, then continued: "I want to obtain long-term stable cultivation resources from you."

Xu Zhangqing then breathed a sigh of relief: "So it's about resources."

Ruo Qunshuang asked in surprise: "What did you think it was?"

Xu Zhangqing gave an embarrassed laugh: "Haha, I thought you wanted to learn farming!"

Ruo Qunshuang seemed to half-understand but did not think much, then continued: "I've inquired that you are the only Spirit Cultivator of the entire Spirit Fields, and whether cultivating spirit plants or providing resources, you are very stable and reliable.

Especially in terms of reputation, it has always been good."

Xu Zhangqing crossed his arms, his gaze carrying a scrutinizing look: "But why should I provide resources for you?"

Although, the other party looked like a lonely person and was indeed pitiful.

But strangers have no obligation to help each other.

You must know that even old friends of many years like Hu Bugui and Zhao Ziyue had never made such a request.

Ruo Qunshuang gave a desolate smile: "I know you won't help without reason, so I brought the greatest sincerity."

Afterward, she slapped the Xiangbao embroidered with pink peach blossoms at her waist, and two jade pendants instantly appeared in her hand.

One was larger.

One was petite.

It looked like they should be jade pendants storing cultivation methods and spells.

Xu Zhangqing raised his eyebrows: "What is this?"

Ruo Qunshuang said seriously: "These two jade pendants are respectively my Jiuqu Sect's strongest water attribute technique, Nine Curves Tidal Life Technique, and strongest water attribute spell, Covering Sea Seal.

The content covered is broad, not at all inferior to Dongting Immortal Sect's same-level techniques and spells, and even stronger in some aspects."

Hearing this, Xu Zhangqing blinked his eyes, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Did he look that honest?

To gain the other party's trust so easily!

Ruo Qunshuang placed the jade pendants on the table, then clenched her hands and gritted her teeth: "My father died, my senior brother also died, now I can only rely on myself.

To avenge them, I must become strong enough."

Xu Zhangqing realized: "Therefore, you want to use these two cultivation methods and spells to exchange for a long-term resource supply from me, thereby meeting your daily cultivation needs?"

Ruo Qunshuang nodded vigorously: "Yes."

Xu Zhangqing stroked his chin: "What level are these cultivation methods and spells?"

Ruo Qunshuang blurted out: "Earth Grade!"

Xu Zhangqing's mouth corner twitched: "Earth Grade, huh."

Ruo Qunshuang said with slight excitement: "Whether cultivation method or spell, once they reach Earth Grade, outside they all have price but no market."

Xu Zhangqing remained steady as an old dog, neither agreeing nor refusing, but pointed at the steaming hot food on the table: "Regardless, eat first!"

Ruo Qunshuang heard this and looked at the food, seeing the tempting color and luster, smelling the fragrance in the air, subconsciously her throat Adam's apple rolled: "Okay."

The rice was steamed from top-grade spirit rice.

The dishes were made from top-grade vegetables.

Even the wine water's spirit tool grade was very high.

It seemed merely a meal of home-cooked dishes, but actually most people outside couldn't afford to eat it.

From just one meal, Ruo Qunshuang understood in her heart that although the person before her had an ordinary appearance.

But in the aspect of spirit plant cultivation, his talent was absolutely extremely high.

Precisely because of this, he could become the Spirit Field's sole Spirit Nurturer.

Half a two-hour period later, both ate their fill and drank their fill.

Ruo Qunshuang put down her bowl and chopsticks, sat properly and honestly, then stared straight at the man before her.

Xu Zhangqing likewise put down his bowl and chopsticks, then picked up the two jade pendants on the table, laughing lightly: "Junior Sister Ruo, as long as you didn't deceive me.

Relying on these two jade pendants, I can stably provide you twenty years of cultivation resources.

Such as top-grade spirit rice, certain medicinal herbs, or special spirit plants."

Ruo Qunshuang's willow brows furrowed: "Senior Brother Xu, twenty years is too short!"

Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow: "How long do you want?"

Ruo Qunshuang pondered a moment: "For cultivators, twenty years is a snap of the fingers, at most I can break through from Foundation Establishment Stage to Golden Core Stage."

Xu Zhangqing put down the jade pendants, said displeasedly: "Not sisters, you can't possibly use two Earth Grade cultivation methods and spells to make me provide all the way to Nascent Soul, or even above, right?

That's a bit excessive!"

Ruo Qunshuang hesitated: "If... if... if..."

Xu Zhangqing was stunned: "If what?"

Ruo Qunshuang recovered from shock and shook her head: "Nothing, twenty years then twenty years."

Xu Zhangqing grinned: "Then, let's sign the Blood Talisman Contract!"