Chapter 852

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing's expression was half-smile, half-not: "I have not slackened in the slightest in cultivating spirit plants.

The spirit soil, crystal sand, and spirit spring were all requisitioned from the Immortal Sect, and the Gathering Stars Array runs day and night, drawing starlight with all its might.

It's just that the star power concentration of the Tianyuan Realm is inherently inferior to that of the Three-Eyed World, and the spirit soil's properties differ from those of the Outer Realm; these two spirit plants have extremely high requirements for star power and spirit soil.

Therefore, even with full care, it is difficult to make them suitable."

As he spoke, he raised his right index finger and lightly touched the sapling of the Ten Thousand Calamities Star Marrow Wood, then slowly infused Wood Spirit Qi into it.

However, no matter how long it continued, the sapling showed no improvement at all, and even withered a bit more.

Seeing this scene, Linglong stared wide-eyed: "How could this be?"

Xu Zhangqing said in a sincere tone: "Miss Linglong, you see it now.

It's not that I haven't tried my best, but rather that the Three-Eyed Clan's spirit plants are difficult to adapt to the environment of the Tianyuan Realm."

Linglong looked at the withered sapling of the Ten Thousand Calamities Star Marrow Wood, then looked at Xu Zhangqing's sincere expression, her brow furrowing even tighter, the third vertical pupil on her forehead trembling slightly, as if it wanted to open, but in the end she gave up: "It seems my clan underestimated the environmental difference between the Tianyuan Realm and the Outer Realm.

These two spirit plants are key to my clan strengthening vertical pupils and forging Dao Bodies.

If cultivation fails, the impact on my clan's cultivation and tempering will not be small."

Xu Zhangqing understood clearly in his heart, but showed a look of regret on his face: "I will think of more ways to see if the situation can be improved.

I just can't guarantee that cultivation will definitely succeed.

After all, all I can do is try my best to adapt to the seeds' needs.

As for whether they can survive and mature, it depends on their own fortune."

Linglong nodded lightly: "Alright, then I'll trouble Peak Master Xu.

I'll come check the situation every so often; if there's anything needed, or if the spirit plants show any abnormality, please inform me in time."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "Naturally."

But in his heart he became guarded; if the other party came to check from time to time without any regularity, it would be quite troublesome.

Fortunately, he had hidden himself well enough and left no flaws whatsoever; as long as he continued to pretend like this, occasionally "trying" some improvement methods, he would definitely be able to muddle through.

Linglong said no more, took a deep look at the two saplings growing vigorously, then glanced at the other two withered ones; next, her figure flickered and she transformed into a streak of purple flowing light and departed.

Xu Zhangqing watched the direction she left, thinking to himself: "This woman is a person with a sharp mind; to muddle through, I need to be even more careful."

He turned around and looked at the saplings in the Spirit Field again.

Then he raised his hand to guide the starlight in the Star Array, continuing to water the Star Core Zichen.

With the constant nourishment of Wood Spirit Qi and starlight, the sapling became increasingly sturdy.

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I don't know how long passed before Qingyao appeared at the side.

She was nearly twenty years old; although she had grown up a bit, she was still not tall.

If nothing unexpected happened, she would basically sit at the same table as Mu Ning and Linglong.

Today she wore a green dress, her hair done up in double buns.

Seeing her master cultivating spirit plants, she tiptoed and peered around curiously.

Xu Zhangqing glanced at her: "What are you looking at?"

Qingyao asked softly: "Master, what spirit plant is this?

I've never seen one before; it's glowing with starlight all over, so special!"

Xu Zhangqing smiled and explained: "This one is called the Star Core Purple Chen Seed, and that one is called the Flowing Glow Star Heart Grass.

Both belong to Outer Realm spirit plants, so they are almost never seen in the Tianyuan Realm."

Qingyao nodded as if half-understanding, but her gaze remained on the saplings.

Xu Zhangqing asked with a half-smile: "Could it be that you went to find Fifth Senior Aunt again?"

Qingyao nodded lightly: "Although Fifth Senior Aunt's techniques in planting and cultivation are indeed not as good as Master's, nor as good as the other Senior Aunts,

as long as I stay by her side, I feel comfortable all over, and even my cultivation speed has increased a lot."

Hearing this, Xu Zhangqing's face showed a look of understanding, and then he instructed: "Your Fifth Senior Aunt is too lonely; you should visit her more often.

As long as you hold onto Mu Ning's thick thigh, it will definitely be of great benefit to your future cultivation."

Not to mention that Fifth Senior Sister herself has a special constitution.

Crucially, the position she occupies is not simple either.

It is the entrance to the Life Pool, so the concentration of Wood Spirit Qi there is at least several times that of the outside.

Qingyao blinked, her expression one of half-understanding: "Hold a thigh?"

Xu Zhangqing did not explain further, but instead reminded: "Also, you must be careful on ordinary days.

Recently, a group of Foreign Race people have come to our Immortal Sect; if you encounter them, try to avoid them, do not actively provoke them, and do not ask too many questions or look too much.

In short, act as if you didn't see them; stay away if you can."

Qingyao looked at Xu Zhangqing with eyes full of doubt and asked curiously: "Master, why can't we provoke them?"

In her view, Dongting Immortal Sect was one of the Three Great Immortal Sects of the entire Tianyuan Realm.

What's more, her master and Senior Aunts were all very powerful.

Xu Zhangqing shook his head: "It's not that I'm afraid of trouble, but rather that the current situation is complex."

These foreign races have inscrutable minds; they are absolutely not good people.

We cannot conflict with them; better one less matter than one more, to avoid inviting unnecessary trouble.

To put it plainly, he simply does not want his disciples drawn into this incident.

As of now, the Sect High Level's attitude remains unclear; whether they choose to cooperate with the Three-Eyed Clan or have some other scheme, none of this is clear yet.

Qingyao's curiosity grew even stronger; she suddenly stepped forward and tugged Xu Zhangqing's sleeve, then lightly shook it: "Master, what do these foreign races look like?

Are there any differences between them and us?

Disciple has never seen them!"

Xu Zhangqing looked at her adorable appearance and smiled helplessly: "In the vast Star Sky, besides our Tianyuan Realm, there are countless stars of all sizes.

On some of these stars, all kinds of life live.

Some resemble the Human Race in form, others have bizarre shapes; these are collectively called foreign races."

He paused, combining the foreign people and Three-Eyed Clan he had seen, and continued: "These foreign races basically all have very obvious non-human features, making them easy to distinguish.

Sooner or later, you will see these people."

Qingyao listened with shining eyes, even a trace of yearning: "So besides the Tianyuan Realm, there are worlds I don't know and have never seen!"

Xu Zhangqing extended his right hand and rubbed her head, saying in a gentle tone: "Alright, don't stay here anymore.

Either return to your room to cultivate, or go find your Fifth Senior Aunt.

Remember, you must not run around everywhere, and absolutely must not approach foreign races."

Qingyao obediently agreed: "Got it, Master!"

She bowed to Xu Zhangqing, then glanced once more at the seedlings in the Spirit Field, before turning and leaving, her figure quickly disappearing.

"Sigh~"

Xu Zhangqing gazed in the direction she left, lightly sighed: "Ever since the Eldest Disciple found a partner, the Second Disciple went out for experience training and hasn't returned.

The Eldest Daughter stays long-term in the Rain Water Pavilion, the Youngest Son is now deep in the Central Region's Immortal Falling Abyss.

The only one still left beside me is just Qingyao!"