Chapter 423: Longevity: My Steady Farming Cultivation Is Too Stable Chapter 423: A Visit to the Door

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Hongfeng Valley is a strip-shaped open valley, running north to south.

The entrance is in the north, about twenty zhang wide, connecting to the Spirit Fields and Spirit Beast Valley.

The exit is in the south, about ten-odd zhang wide, connecting to the grassland and flower sea.

The widest part of the middle valley floor is fifty zhang, and the total length is about five li.

Both sides are continuous rolling gentle slopes, covered in dense red maple trees, most over a hundred years old.

Deep in the south stands a Red Maple Ancient Tree, its crown like a giant umbrella propping up the sky, covered in tender pink leaves the size of a baby's palm.

It is late autumn; all the red maple trees have shed their leaves and withered, yet this one alone remains like spring through all four seasons, without any change.

This was once the most famous Hongfeng Valley Trading Point; the paths inside are clear, the open areas very spacious, able to accommodate many people.

The entrance holds the Five Great Trading Points.

The most spacious valley floor is the stall trading area.

Of course, now that everything has moved to the flower sea, there is nothing left here.

A few dozen zhang south of the entrance, on the east side there is a gentle slope, backed by a dense patch of red maples, facing the valley center, with an extremely open view.

The overall terrain is stable, and it has a certain elevation.

It can both prevent water accumulation and drain water away.

Xu Zhangqing stroked his chin: "This place is suitable for building houses."

Afterward, he continued observing, trying not to miss a single corner.

About ten zhang due south, at the flattest spot in the valley, there is an empty plot of about fifteen mu.

The soil quality and all are very good; one look shows it is suitable for reclaiming spirit fields and planting spirit rice.

Conveniently, right next to it there is a natural depression, very close to the empty plot, holding standing water; digging a large pond there would be no problem at all.

Continuing further back brings one near the exit position.

The Red Maple Ancient Tree is a hundred meters tall; its trunk would take at least ten people to encircle, its crown covers half a mu, and its age exceeds a thousand years.

Xu Zhangqing leaned in for a closer look and discovered several abandoned meditation cushions here, even several clear sitting imprints.

Judging by the look of it, someone used to come here to cultivate.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangqing hurriedly cupped his fists and bowed to the Red Maple Ancient Tree before him: "Disciple's name is Xu Zhangqing, a Spirit Nurturer of the Spirit Fields; from now on I am the master... no, the resident here, and hope to gain your recognition."

Although he does not yet understand this Red Maple Ancient Tree, since someone has cultivated and meditated here before, that shows it is extraordinary.

It is certainly a tree spirit even higher than the Yang Tree spirit; there is no doubt about that.

Moreover, it has been here for over a thousand years, and long ago grasped control of the entire Hongfeng Valley; in a certain sense, it is the true master.

Hualala!

Maple leaves fluttered, emitting crisp sounds.

It sounded as if it were welcoming him.

Xu Zhangqing thought it over and asked again: "It is like this, Disciple has a companion, a Yang Tree spirit; wonder if it can be moved here?"

He waited a while and saw no movement; Xu Zhangqing blinked: "You not speaking means agreement; rest assured, the Yang Tree spirit will be planted beside my house and will not cause trouble."

Now that the house location, spirit field location, and pond location are all confirmed, he felt there was no need to stay here any longer.

Therefore, he turned and walked toward the other side; once he had put some distance between himself and the Red Maple Ancient Tree, he summoned Broken Moon Flowing Frost and flew toward the Core Management Office.

There were no problems along the way; many people saw him and were no longer surprised.

The man is still alive — that is the best proof to break the rumors.

"Spirit Nurturer Xu!"

"Good noon!"

"Eaten yet?"

Whether they knew him or not, everyone greeted him one after another.

Xu Zhangqing responded to each in turn, then arrived at the Management Office palace.

Just as he entered, he found the inside exceptionally lively, filled entirely with Wood Spirit Root Formal Disciples.

Xu Zhangqing suddenly realized: "Almost forgot it's late autumn; the Spirit Field Outer Perimeter assessment is on again."

Good thing I remembered, otherwise I would have missed it for the third time.

Although no one would blame me, I should still make a trip if I can.

At this moment, Hua Lao had already seen him and actively greeted: "Xiao Xu has come."

Xu Zhangqing stepped forward and cupped his fists: "Steward, I have already gone to Hongfeng Valley to take a look."

Hua Lao asked with a smile: "Have you chosen the house and spirit field locations?"

Xu Zhangqing nodded lightly: "Already confirmed. It is like this..."

Afterward, he explained the location details and information, very thoroughly.

Unexpectedly, he would have to live there for several hundred years; everything must be handled well.

Hua Lao was not in a hurry either, listening leisurely, offering suggestions from time to time.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, they finally finished discussing.

Hua Lao nodded slightly: "Since it is so, I will arrange the Earth Spirit Root disciples on the spiritual vein side to help you transfer all the spirit fields over."

Xu Zhangqing grinned: "Thank you, Steward!"

Hua Lao suddenly remembered: "Right, I heard you reached Foundation Establishment Middle Stage?"

Xu Zhangqing nodded again: "Indeed I broke through."

Hua Lao mused: "Add another One Mu of Second Grade Spirit Field, plus the previous Five Mu, that makes Six Mu total for you."

Normally speaking, from Qi Refining Stage promotion to Foundation Establishment Middle Stage is only Four Mu."

But because of various reasons, the Spirit Field quantity would increase."

For example during the Spirit Field Outer Perimeter Assessment, using some people's desire for promotion, signing Spirit Talisman Contracts with them, this way one can obtain Spirit Fields."

Or through others gifting, one can similarly obtain them."

How Xu Zhangqing's Spirit Fields increased, Hua Lao and He Zhu both know clearly."

After all, the Foolish Prince's matter itself has some connection to them."

Moreover, even if Zhang Su wants to gift, she must notify the Core Management Office."

Put bluntly, the extra Two Mu of newly added Spirit Fields, the source is still fairly clean."

When leaving, Hua Lao reminded: "Don't forget to explain to He Zhu."

Xu Zhangqing gave an "Mm", then turned and walked outside."

Although the other party already knew about his return, regardless he indeed must explain a bit, even if just a casually fabricated excuse."

After all when he had an accident, He Zhu personally made a trip to Canglan Sea Region."

From this point one can see how much Zhu Fuxian values this Spirit Nurturing Envoy in his heart."

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In a flash, time arrived at evening."

Xu Zhangqing carrying Top-grade Spirit Rice Wine, Top-grade Yellow Rice Wine, Top-grade Ice Heart Jade Pot Wine, quickly arrived at Zhu Fuxian's Spirit Field Outer Perimeter."

Here there was no change whatsoever, always maintaining the old appearance."

Spirit Plants, Spirit Fields, Bamboo Grove, Bamboo Hut, extremely harmonious."

But this time, Xu Zhangqing did not call out to He Zhu, instead switching back to the previous address: "Brother Zhu Shi, I've come!"

Not a showdown, but calling He Zhu at this time would be a bit distant."

Initially, inside there was not a bit of movement, waited a while, seemed to have reacted, only then came a "Creak—" sound, the Bamboo Door opened."

Immediately after, Zhu Fuxian dressed in emerald green attire, step by step walked out from the house, now already late autumn, sky cold earth freezing, he instead was barefoot."

Xu Zhangqing hurriedly cupped fists and bowed: "Brother Zhu Shi!"

Zhu Fuxian looked him up and down, teased: "Finally remembered this old man?"

Xu Zhangqing explained somewhat embarrassedly: "Not at all not at all, I wanted to prepare all the wine properly, then come visit you!"

Hearing this, Zhu Fuxian's throat bobbed: "Count you brat as having conscience, come in!"