Chapter 45: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 45 First Mission, First Paper Crane

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Facing so much lifespan and yield.

However, Xu Zhangqing was not satisfied.

After climbing onto the Spirit Field Ridge, not only did he not return to the house.

Instead, he immediately headed toward Stone Mountain.

Planning to take another look at the Mutant Spirit Rice before the sky darkened.

Soon, he skillfully slipped into the cave entrance.

As he went deeper and deeper, the only Lingti in the black soil came into view.

Compared to when they first met, it was taller and more robust.

Every grain of seed on the rice ears was very plump.

Because they were too heavy, even the Mutant Spirit Rice was bent over.

It swayed up and down from time to time.

"If the seeds of this Mutant Lingti grow into Mutant Lingti as well, then my future yield will break through to over 4000 jin, and may even reach 5000 or 6000 jin." Xu Zhangqing leaned close and squatted down, then circulated the Changqing Technique (Five Layers).

【Unmatured】

【Spirit Qi Sufficient】

【Many Children Much Fortune】

Never Expected, it still had not matured.

Clearly golden all over.

Every seed was twice as large as those of the Extreme-grade Spirit Rice outside.

Yet it still belonged to the Growth stage; this was too unbelievable.

One could imagine how astonishing it would be once it matured.

"Keep waiting; anyway, I lack nothing but time." Xu Zhangqing took a deep breath.

Next, after watering it several times with Ruquan Shui, he returned to the Wooden House.

He began cooking for Little Yellow Dog, the Guinea Fowl, and himself.

Even if he obtained more Spirit Rice.

Harvested more lifespan.

His life had not changed at all from beginning to end.

……

Time quickly arrived at the day to turn in the Spirit Rice.

Xu Zhangqing wore a conical hat early in the morning and walked step by step toward the 【Core Management Office】.

However, this time he had already considered buying a Flying Paper Crane for transport.

Walking there every time really wasted time.

When he arrived at Pingdingshan Palace, it was already crowded.

Usually there were only a few people, but now heads were packed together.

Xu Zhangqing queued for a long time before it was finally his turn.

In this way, plus the thousand jin of spring.

Now, only half remained to complete this year's task.

That is, 2500 jin of Second-grade Spirit Rice.

Although, with Xu Zhangqing's current stored grain, he could complete the task early.

But there was no need.

A Formal Disciple who had joined the Spirit Field Core for less than a year.

If he completed the task early.

This would surely arouse many people's suspicion.

Xu Zhangqing's idea was very simple.

Just steadily hide and survive.

No need to be too outstanding.

Even less need to attract others' attention.

Previously he spent thirty points to exchange for Four-leaf Clover, Chinese Cabbage, and Watermelon seeds.

Therefore, 470 points remained.

After turning in 1500 jin of Second-grade Spirit Rice, he obtained 275 points.

Therefore, the points had successfully broken through to 700.

He was one step closer to exchanging for a High Rank Cultivation Method of Part Three (Immortal Sect Part Two).

However, Xu Zhangqing spent another 20 points.

To exchange for 【Sweet Potato】 and 【Chili Pepper】 seeds.

The 【Four-leaf Clover】 【Chinese Cabbage】 【Watermelon】 seeds exchanged previously had not been used up yet.

After all this was settled, he did not leave immediately.

Instead, he greeted Hua Lao, then walked toward the task wall.

Arriving beneath the wall, he indeed saw a great many tasks.

Compared to last time, this time there were more in number alone.

Moreover, some of them looked to have even harsher conditions.

【Seeking a Foundation Establishment Wood Spirit Root Disciple to help cultivate a hundred-year Lingti】

(Points +60)

(Remuneration +5 Middle-grade Spirit Stones)

"This task is still here?" Xu Zhangqing was somewhat surprised.

But at this moment, one task caught his attention.

He couldn't help but examine it closely.

【Urgent Task, find a Wood Spirit Root Disciple to tend the Earth Surge Lotus for 7 days】

(Points 1 day +10)

(Remuneration 1 day +10 Low-grade Spirit Stones)

A seven-day task.

Each day he could receive +10 points and +10 Low-grade Spirit Stones.

And there were no requirements for cultivation realm or cultivation method level.

Given the strength Xu Zhangqing had revealed to the outside world, it was no problem.

Thinking he had nothing to do these days, he immediately accepted this task.

Let's take a look first.

If it really doesn't work, he could give it up at any time.

And as Xu Zhangqing accepted the task, he immediately received a Communication Talisman.

This situation was something he had encountered for the first time, somewhat surprising.

Not long after, it began to flash.

"Did you accept the task I posted?"

"Yes."

"What is your name?"

"Wood Spirit Root, Xu Zhangqing!"

"And your realm?"

"Qi Refining Middle Stage."

"I am a Foundation Establishment Disciple in the Spiritual Vein, named Hu Man."

"So it is Hu Senior Brother!"

"I live on Di Mai 18th Layer; you can open the cave entrance with a Spirit Talisman."

"Alright, Hu Senior Brother!"

The communication ended.

Xu Zhangqing put it into his Small Storage Bag.

The other party only said to tend it, and did not clearly state living inside.

That is to say, each day he only needed to tend the 【Earth Surge Lotus】.

Since that was the case, he was instead not in a hurry to go over.

Not to mention he still had to cook meals for Little Yellow Dog and Pearl Chicken.

The daily round trip between the Spirit Field and the Spiritual Vein would take a lot of time.

Therefore, Xu Zhangqing planned to first buy a Flying Paper Crane.

After much thought, he took out Bai Ling'er's Communication Talisman.

Then he infused a wisp of Spiritual Power.

"Xu Zhangqing?"

"Yes, it's me!"

"Are you going to make it rain again?"

"No, this time I'm looking for you to buy a Flying Paper Crane."

"I can draw talismans, but I can't make them; you've got the wrong person."

"Then... who should I look for?"

"Where are you?"

"I am at the Spirit Field Core Management Office."

"Post a purchase task, and someone will find you soon."

"I see, thank you for your guidance, Dao Friend Bai!"

"No more chatting, I've been very busy lately, very busy."

Bai Ling'er actively ended the communication.

Xu Zhangqing, on the other hand, wore an expression of sudden realization, then posted a task.

The content was very simple.

【Urgent need for a Flying Paper Crane】

(Price +20 Low-grade Spirit Stones)

Indeed, just as Bai Ling'er had said.

This task had just been released when someone immediately claimed it.

And very quickly, the location spirit talisman began flashing incessantly.

Not long after, a Wood Spirit Root disciple appeared in front of Xu Changqing.

This person asked with a smile, "Dao Friend, are you the one who wants the Flying Paper Crane?"

"Correct." Xu Changqing nodded.

"This humble one is called Han Ying; although I am a Wood Spirit Root disciple, I am likewise a middleman for a certain talisman master of the Water Pavilion." Han Ying introduced himself.

The instant Xu Changqing saw the other party, he had actually already thought of it, therefore after hearing the introduction he did not feel any surprise, but instead asked, "I am called Xu Changqing, when can I get the Flying Paper Crane?"

Upon hearing this, Han Ying took out several paper cranes from his storage bag and said, "I have three types of quality here, respectively inferior, ordinary, and high-grade; you look and see which kind you need."

Xu Changqing raised an eyebrow at the sight, then examined them carefully.

This inferior paper crane looked crudely made, its surface patterns even more a chaotic mess.

I'm afraid it might be scrapped after just a few uses.

As for the ordinary paper crane, whether material, patterns, or the like, all were somewhat better; at least the quality was not bad.

As for the high-grade paper crane, not only was the texture good, but the patterns were clear and smooth, appearing very regular.

The three Flying Paper Cranes, one look and you could tell they came from the hands of three talisman masters.

Judging from the current situation, he would absolutely not choose the inferior one.

Basically he would pick one from the ordinary and high-grade.

Han Ying blinked: "Has Xu Dao Friend chosen?"

Xu Changqing counter-asked: "What are the prices of the ordinary and high-grade?"

Han Ying put away the inferior paper crane, then replied: "The ordinary one only costs 25 low-grade spirit stones, while the high-grade one costs 88 low-grade spirit stones."

"How long can it be used?" Xu Changqing asked again.

Han Ying grinned: "The ordinary one, as long as you don't use it in rainy weather, can last at least two years or so.

As for the high-grade one, whether wind or rain, it can be used for three years."

Xu Changqing's mouth corner twitched a few times, then he said: "Too expensive."

Han Ying shrugged helplessly: "Xu Dao Friend, you don't even look at the current market; all resources are rising in price, we can't possibly sell at a loss."

"High-grade for 66 low-grade spirit stones." Xu Changqing frowned.

Han Ying froze for a moment, then shook his head: "Minimum 80 stones, any lower and I won't sell!"

Xu Changqing's face darkened: "Cut the nonsense, 70 low-grade spirit stones, this is my bottom line!"

"Deal." Han Ying's face changed instantly, revealing an enthusiastic smile.

"Fuck — I bid too high." Xu Changqing regretted incomparably in his heart.

Just like that, after a round of haggling, he secured a Flying Paper Crane for 70 low-grade spirit stones.

Afterwards he didn't even want the communication talisman, directly leaving with a swagger.

Han Ying watched the other's departing back, a crafty glint flashing in his eyes: "This kid is good at haggling, but he absolutely wouldn't think that my cost price was only 40 low-grade spirit stones!!!"