Chapter 616: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 616 Must Look Forward

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing watched the objects surging out of the empty tube and fell into silence once more.

First, besides spirit plants and seeds, nothing else was suitable for a Wood Spiritual Root.

Second, he really hadn't expected that Senior Brother Zhu was actually an Outer Realm person.

It seemed that besides the Tianyuan Realm, many other "worlds" existed.

If he wanted to go there, he first had to enter the Ancient Battlefield, the legendary Tai Xu Lie Yuan.

If he remembered correctly, Chi Huo Peak Peak Master Chao Jin had found a phoenix egg there, which led to his later tour of the Central Region.

"Senior Brother Zhu doesn't know I have all Five Elements; my Earth Spiritual Root happens to need these things!"

"In the future, I definitely want to visit the Xuanhuang Realm."

"After staying so many days, it's time to meet up with Lao Hu and the others."

At this moment, Xu Zhangqing's gaze was deeper than ever before.

Previously, he thought he was an indifferent person who didn't care about anyone's birth, aging, sickness, or death—purely a mere spectator.

Only when Senior Brother Zhu failed his tribulation and met the end of body and soul did he suddenly realize how naive and ridiculous his past thoughts had been.

In the future, Hu Bugui, Zhao Ziyue, Ruo Qunshuang, Sun Shangxiang, Lin Feng, Miao Huayu, and other close ones—even Linglong, who was half-human half-dragon and had an even longer lifespan—would pass away one after another before his eyes.

Just thinking about that scene made his lips tremble uncontrollably.

But days passed one by one, and he ultimately had to look forward.

After a while, Xu Zhangqing put everything away, and also refined the Qing Ling Cang Kong Tube that originally belonged to Senior Brother Zhu, making it his fourth storage item.

Inside it was a space of three hundred cubic meters.

Because of the wood attribute, its effect was similar to that of the Lightly Vitality Gourd.

Anything stored inside could stay fresh and had a restorative effect.

When he opened the door to the cultivation room, a crowd had already gathered outside.

Ruo Qunshuang's eyes welled with tears: "Qing Ge, you're finally out."

Hu Bugui stood with hands on his hips: "Lao Xu, if you hadn't come out, I was going to smash the door!"

Only Zhao Ziyue could understand Xu Zhangqing's mood, speaking in a deep voice: "Glad you're out."

Spirit Rong Night watched this in his heart and marveled: "This is Xu Zhangqing?"

In just a few days, he seemed to have aged ten years.

Not only was his face haggard, but his gaze was also weary.

The whole person's temperament was different from before.

At this moment, Linglong ran over holding a steaming cup of spirit tea: "Father, drink tea!"

Xu Zhangqing touched her head and said with slight relief: "Good daughter, you've become sensible."

In the past, what she brought would definitely not be tea, but "tricky" wine.

Seeing everyone staring at him nervously, Xu Zhangqing took a sip of tea and then said: "Everyone, rest assured, I'm fine."

"That's good!"

"You brat scared us!"

"Or, rest a few more days?"

Everyone spoke at once, but fortunately the hearts they had been holding up finally settled.

Xu Zhangqing looked at Hu Bugui: "Lao Hu, from now on, the cooperation with the Ling Beast Valley side will be handled by you and me."

Hu Bugui was stunned, then waved his hand: "Lao Xu, that's not what I mean."

Xu Zhangqing chuckled: "Since I've become the He Master, I must certainly look out for my own people."

Hu Bugui suddenly understood: "I see!"

Xu Zhangqing then looked at Zhao Ziyue: "Old Zhao, you're not interested in any of this, so just do whatever you want."

Zhao Ziyue nodded: "Fine."

Afterward, Xu Zhangqing looked at Spirit Rong Night: "Although you're a Core Disciple of Tiexue Peak, given our relationship, you'll get discounts when purchasing resources, and can buy more rare spirit plants."

Spirit Rong Night's eyes lit up: "Great!"

Although he had made a trip to the Central Region and earned quite a few spirit stones, cultivation resources for a Wind Spiritual Root had always been scarce and expensive, and the quantity was very small, which made him extremely troubled.

Now that he had received the commitment from the Spirit Field Second-in-Command, his pressure decreased greatly all at once.

Finally, Xu Zhangqing fixed his gaze on Ruo Qunshuang and said tenderly: "Frost Sister, you've worked hard these past few days!"

Ruo Qunshuang, hearing this, could no longer hold back, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She could pretend to be strong in front of the three little ones, and steady the situation in front of Hu Bugui and the others.

But in front of Xu Zhangqing, she was still that "young lady" who couldn't even hide her grievances.

After a while, Hu Bugui and the others left one by one.

As for Miao Huayu, Xu Linshan, Lin Xiaoman, and others of the Qing Alliance who received the news, they all came to take a look, and only breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing he was truly fine.

As for Zhao Ying and the others, each was fairly sensible, knowing they shouldn't disturb him at this time.

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After a night of intimacy, time came to the second day.

Xu Changqing let Ruo Qunshuang rest well, while he himself went to the Spirit Field Core Management Office.

The palace was still that same palace, with no major changes throughout.

People, or rather unfamiliar faces, had increased quite a bit over these years.

"Grain Master!"

"Xu Grain Master!"

"Greetings, Xu Grain Master!"

The instant Xu Changqing landed, every single spirit farmer around him stood frozen in place, cupping their fists in salute, their attitude even more respectful and courteous than before.

When he was a Cultivator, some people, relying on clans and powers backing them behind the scenes, could still treat him with indifference.

But now it was different.

Xu Changqing was now the Spirit Field Second-in-command; not to say he could easily decide others' "life and death," but he had reached the point where he could not be provoked.

Earth Grade Golden Core, Spirit Field Grain Master, Qingmu Peak Peak Master's Direct Disciple — these three identities combined were already telling everyone three words: "not to be trifled with."

At this moment, even Hua Lao's attitude became respectful: "Greetings, Xu Grain Master!"

Xu Changqing hurriedly waved his hand: "Hua Lao, you're too polite; between you and me there's no need for such formality."

Hua Lao said with a beaming smile: "The immortal sect has the immortal sect's rules; I cannot be an exception either."

Xu Changqing heard this and didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "You really are too polite."

Hua Lao probed: "Xu Grain Master, since you have already succeeded to the position, the Spirit Field Cultivator post should be filled by someone else; do you have a candidate in mind?"

Xu Changqing nodded slightly: "What you say is right; I am indeed considering this matter."

Hua Lao was quite curious: "Who is it?"

Xu Changqing said seriously: "The first choice is Miao Huayu; he is the person I trust most.

Pity his personality is introverted and shy; he dislikes contact with outsiders.

If forced to promote him, the Zhang Family, Rong Family, and Xing Nong side would certainly be dissatisfied."

Hua Lao nodded slightly: "Not bad."

Xu Changqing continued: "Zhang Su is the second choice.

First, the Zhang Family behind him is the Spirit Field's second largest clan.

Second, he previously took good care of me.

It's just that..."

Hua Lao pressed: "Just what?"

Xu Changqing raised an eyebrow: "Just that he only took care of me.

Toward others, especially those not his own people, he would certainly bully them."

A touch of admiration appeared in Hua Lao's eyes: "Not bad."

Xu Changqing looked at the spirit farmers coming and going before him, then continued: "The third choice is Rong Yan, who also has a good relationship with me.

But he cares more about the Rong Family; toward outsiders he doesn't care."

In other words, these three people are all unsuitable to serve as Cultivator!