Chapter 484: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 484 Ji Mingxuan's Explanation

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The matter was resolved by Xu Zhangqing; the conflict not only did not expand, but with the help of many spectators, the Linghe Association and others were extinguished on the spot.

Now, they sell the same spirit plants and medicinal herbs, and must charge the same price as the Qing Alliance.

Niu Bozhang pointed to the Xing Nong trading point: "Immortal Master Xu, you've finally made a trip here; why not come in and sit for a while?"

Xu Zhangqing felt the other party had something to say, so he nodded: "Alright."

Afterwards, he had Miao Huayu and the others rearrange the stall.

He himself followed behind Niu Bozhang and entered the Xing Nong trading point just like that.

Possibly because the Flower Sea venue was larger, the interior space was several times more spacious than when they were in Hongfeng Valley before.

Although the distance was greater, the people inside not only did not decrease, but were even more numerous than before.

As far as the eye could see, one could not only see many cultivators buying spirit plants, but also see the current transaction prices of many spirit plants today.

Xu Zhangqing glanced at the spirit rice; compared to a few years ago, the biggest change for first grade, second grade, and so on was that it had become cheaper.

Even for top-grade quality, the proportion of spirit stones required had decreased, feeling like it had returned to normal prices.

"Isn't that Immortal Master Xu?"

"Rarely can one see him come to the trading point!"

"He suddenly came over today; is there something wrong?"

Among the spirit farmers in the Spirit Fields, there was no one who did not know Xu Zhangqing.

Therefore, when they saw him enter, they all hurriedly took the initiative to greet him, while all being very curious in their hearts.

Many people speculated whether there were some changes recently in the Spirit Fields or something similar.

Xu Zhangqing did not waste too much time in the hall, and soon followed Niu Bozhang upstairs.

Now the Xing Nong trading point was divided into three layers in total.

The first layer was for ordinary traders.

The second layer was for high-value VIPs.

The third layer was for internal members.

Xu Zhangqing belonged to high-value VIPs, but because of his identity as a Spirit Cultivator, he directly came to the third floor lounge.

Niu Bozhang personally poured hot tea while complaining: "Fortunately you came, otherwise I would have been annoyed to death by the Linghe Association people."

Xu Zhangqing sized him up from top to bottom and said indifferently: "Is it really that bad?"

Niu Bozhang said helplessly: "You don't know; ever since they took over some of the stalls, there hasn't been a single peaceful day."

Things like today have happened more than once."

Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow and said bluntly: "Xing Nong is backed by an Immortal Sect, and the stalls are still managed by you; you can't even handle such a small matter, are you somewhat... incompetent?"

Niu Bozhang did not expect the other party to speak so frankly and give no face at all; for a moment he did not know how to answer, and could only stand there with an awkward smile.

Xu Zhangqing reminded: "Don't forget, I am the Spirit Cultivator of the Spirit Fields, and I only manage spirit plants."

The implication was that if such a thing happened again, Xing Nong would be incompetent.

Unable to deal with even a few spirit farmers, yet claiming to be the number one power of the Spirit Fields.

If it were the Rong Family or the Zhang Family, those cats and dogs of the Linghe Association would have been made to run away long ago.

To put it plainly, being able to cause trouble to this extent was simply because Xing Nong had no restraint.

Of course, if put more bluntly, it was that someone was deliberately indulging them.

It just had not reached the point of truly tearing faces, so Xu Zhangqing was still being tactful.

Niu Bozhang was no fool; he was naturally meticulous and immediately understood the other party's implication, nodding quickly to make a commitment: "Rest assured, there absolutely will not be a next time."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "This is the Xing Nong I know."

Niu Bozhang sighed in relief, and secretly thought in his heart: "The previous Spirit Cultivators did not have such an oppressive feeling."

Xu Zhangqing sipped the hot tea, then raised his chin: "You called me up here; it can't be just to sit for a while, right?"

Niu Bozhang quickly put on a smile: "Why else would I say your eyes are like torches?"

Xu Zhangqing had an expression of "as expected": "What else is there?"

Niu Bozhang quickly said: "It's like this; there are too many families and powers in the Spirit Fields."

The Immortal Masters mean, can they be integrated?"

Although Xing Nong represented the Spirit Fields on the surface, it was actually just a power with official background.

However, there were too many big families, small families, and small and medium powers.

Not to mention the countless scattered cultivators who were the most numerous.

Compared to the Alchemists of the Earth Fire District and the Talisman Masters of the Water Control Pavilion, they were simply a scattered mess.

Those above wanted to rectify it, but encountered layer upon layer of obstacles, making it difficult to implement.

At this time, an Agent was urgently needed to step forward.

Xu Zhangqing put down the teacup in his hand and revealed a playful smile: "Let me take the lead?"

Niu Bozhang blinked: "With your prestige and influence in the Spirit Fields, plus the support of our Xing Nong, if we can bring in the Rong Family and the Zhang Family, it should be doable."

Xu Zhangqing mocked: "Isn't it just letting me offend people?"

From the perspective of those above, and given the current situation, the problems of the Spirit Fields were indeed deep-rooted.

Although most resources would flow into Xing Nong, different families and powers had different sales channels.

To put it plainly, you sell yours, I sell mine.

This caused the resources sold from the Spirit Field to vary wildly—some very good, some particularly poor.

Niu Bozhang said seriously: "Rest assured, those above have already made a commitment; as long as it can be settled, even if it falls short of expectations, they will still let you become one of the managers of Xing Nong."

"And you don't need to come over to handle anything."

This temptation was actually no less than becoming a Spirit Cultivator.

You should know that a Spirit Cultivator's responsibility is to patrol all the spirit plants of the Spirit Field, and they hold supervisory authority.

Whereas being one of Xing Nong's managers is equivalent to doing nothing at all and earning money while lying down.

The problem is, if Xu Zhangqing does this, his reputation will become polarized.

Previously, most people praised him, or at least didn't dislike him.

It's easy to make opponents and enemies, producing all kinds of conflicts.

While the benefits are great, the drawbacks are also obvious.

For others, they might agonize and hesitate, but for Xu Zhangqing, there was absolutely no need to waste time overthinking; he immediately said: "Sorry."

You're joking.

I lack neither resources, nor identity and status.

Why go do something thankless, and even offend people?

Perhaps one day in the future some heaven-sent tough guy will achieve this, but it definitely won't be him.

Niu Bozhang was stunned, asking in confusion: "Why?"

Xu Zhangqing stood up, saying with a half-smile: "Still the same thing as before, I am a Spirit Cultivator, I only manage spirit plants."

Afterward, he directly walked outside, too lazy to waste time here.

If Lu Yuanyuan were here, he might chat a few more words, but now he really had no interest at all.

Watching the other's departing back, Niu Bozhang furrowed his brow: "Although offending a group of ordinary spirit farmers, at least I've met an Immortal Master."

Others would climb up by any means, but this person actually dares to refuse?!

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Xu Zhangqing left Xing Nong's trading point; after coming out, he discovered that everyone of the Linghe Association led by Ji Mingxuan had already left.

It looked like the spirit plants and medicinal herbs weren't going to be sold anymore, and the stalls were suddenly emptied by a third.

This made Miao Huayu and the others overjoyed; they all immediately went to pay and apply for more stalls.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangqing said nothing more, only reminding the people of the Qing Alliance to keep an eye out, then summoned Broken Moon Flowing Frost and flew toward the Spirit Field Core.

The first thing after arriving was to tell Hua Lao exactly what Niu Bozhang had just said, word for word.

Hua Lao had little reaction upon hearing this, saying lightly: "This matter was tried many years ago, and not just once, but it never succeeded."

Xu Zhangqing immediately said: "Anyway, I won't stick my neck out."

Hua Lao smiled: "Not agreeing was right; once you get involved, you can't get out."

Xu Zhangqing asked curiously: "Steward, did you know something in advance?"

Hua Lao still had a smile on his face: "Your master is in seclusion, and someone can't sit still."

Actually, Xu Zhangqing had vaguely guessed in his heart: "Indeed so."

Hua Lao reminded: "Before your master comes out of seclusion, similar things will keep popping up; I hope you can persist."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "I also hope I can persist."

Afterward, the two chatted casually for a while.

Seeing that it was dark, he then turned and left.

Unexpectedly, before he even got close, he saw someone standing at his home's gate.

It was none other than Ji Mingxuan.

Seeing the other suddenly show up at his door, and alone at that, Xu Zhangqing instantly became alert: "What do you want?"

Ji Mingxuan glanced around, looking very alert, then said with a complex expression: "Let's go inside to talk; it's a bit... unsafe outside."

Xu Zhangqing half-believed: "Oh?"

He opened the entrance to the spiritual array and brought the other into the valley.

The two went all the way to the Guest Hall before stopping.

Xu Zhangqing gestured for the other to sit down while asking: "What exactly do you want?"

Ji Mingxuan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Actually, I didn't intentionally target you."

Xu Zhangqing pretended not to understand: "What do you mean?"

Ji Mingxuan continued: "We hadn't been in the Spirit Field long when suddenly someone claiming to be a Xianfeng Elder came to our door, and then..."

This happened when they had just joined the Spirit Field.

At first, Ji Mingxuan and the others were just integrating normally, without too many thoughts.

But later, an elder of Linghe Sect who had entered Xianfeng brought along another existence claiming to be a Xianfeng Elder, and summoned all those merged into the Spirit Field.

The Qing Alliance was decided at that time, and many benefits were promised.

For example, providing resources for cultivation.

For example, spirit tools, spirit talismans, spirit pills, etc., needed for realm breakthroughs.

And for Ji Mingxuan and the others, there was only one requirement: to squeeze Xu Zhangqing out of his Spirit Cultivator position.

This is also why they suddenly targeted him everywhere.

After listening, Xu Zhangqing remained silent for a while, then said: "So it started several years ago."

Ji Mingxuan smiled bitterly: "You keep too low a profile, never giving us a chance; over these years we've tried many methods, and only this time had some effect."

In the end, he was still……

Xu Zhangqing pressed: "Do you know which Xianfeng and which Elder?"

Ji Mingxuan shook his head: "Face covered, dressed in a black robe, impossible to tell."

Xu Zhangqing guessed in his heart: "Most likely an Elder of Qingmu Peak, possibly even the Vice Peak Master."

Seeing the Grain Master leave and his master enter Seclusion again, the other side wants to take this opportunity to stir up trouble!"