Chapter 853: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 853 Inspecting the Spirit Fields

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Tai Xu Lie Yuan.

Two figures stood side by side, one clad in golden armor, who spoke: "The Tianyuan Realm has ultimately been exposed; the Three Purifications Alliance has already detected our Foreign Race's movements."

The other wore a black robe, his face hidden in shadows, his voice hoarse like a broken gong: "Exposure matters not; my clan has already restarted the infiltration plan."

Once a batch of top talents is selected, we shall pass through the spatial rift of Tai Xu Lie Yuan and infiltrate the various worlds.

First to survey resource distribution, second to secretly cultivate forces.

When the time is ripe... hum!"

In fact, many years ago they had already carried out an infiltration plan once.

Pity, it was ultimately exposed.

Causing the Xuanhuang Realm to be driven out of Tai Xu Lie Yuan for over a hundred years.

Now they not only killed their way back, and coincidentally the Tianyuan Realm's position was exposed, so they prepared to restart this plan.

The Scale Armor Xiuxian Zhe nodded slightly, a trace of greed flashing in his eyes before quickly being restrained: "The plan is feasible, but for now, the focus remains on Tai Xu Lie Yuan."

You also know, after the Corpse Translation Festival passed, the seal loosened.

That Corpse King who slumbered for ten thousand years will soon break out of the seal.

If captured, not only can a puppet of terrifying combat power be refined, but vast quantities of Spiritual Treasures can be found in its nest, possibly even cultivation methods, spells, and leftover Magic Treasures from the Ancient Period.

Such an Opportunity, the Xuanhuang Realm cannot miss!"

The black-robed Xiuxian Zhe heard this and let out a hoarse laugh: "Your words are extremely correct; the Corpse King is a tremendous Opportunity; compared to the Tianyuan Realm, naturally the Corpse King is more important."

Once we capture the Corpse King and integrate the resources, it won't be too late to deal with the Tianyuan Realm afterward."

The two discussed a few more words in low voices, then their figures flashed and they vanished into thin air.

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Dongting Immortal Sect, Hongfeng Valley.

Maple leaves within the valley were like fire, drifting down with the wind.

Houses, Yang Shu, remained as they always were, unchanged.

It was just that no one had lived here for a long time, so it lacked a bit of liveliness.

Not long after, Li Sancai rode on the back of a Qingque Bird, flying from afar.

Xu Zhangqing smiled slightly: "San Cai Senior Brother, long time no see!"

Li Sancai hesitated, then cupped his hands in greeting: "Greetings... Peak Master Xu!"

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "I am only the Acting Peak Master; in truth I am still a cultivator of the Spirit Field Office."

Li Sancai nodded slightly, then asked: "Junior Brother Xu, why do you have time to seek me today?"

Xu Zhangqing's tone was warm, completely without the airs of an Acting Peak Master: "Bored with nothing to do, I came to see you, and also to take a look at the Spirit Fields over here."

Li Sancai felt somewhat moved in his heart and smiled: "Rest assured, I have kept an eye on the Spirit Fields here."

Every day the Spirit Spring irrigates them, Spirit Rain waters them regularly, and on the first of each month I tend the Earth Qi; now the Lingti grow very well."

Xu Zhangqing was very satisfied: "Hard work, Senior Brother; with you here, I am very relieved."

By the way, the position of Grain Master has been vacant for many years, and the Immortal Sect recently wants to promote someone."

Senior Brother, you are experienced in Lingti cultivation and have always cared for them attentively, so I will put in a request above to arrange it for you as much as possible."

Li Sancai heard this, a flash of surprise and joy in his eyes: "Thank you, Junior Brother!"

Thank you, Junior Brother!"

If I can become Grain Master, I will surely not betray Junior Brother's trust!"

Since becoming a Spirit Cultivator, I have worked in the Spirit Fields for many years.

My greatest wish was to have a chance to oversee Spirit Field affairs.

Now receiving Xu Zhangqing's promise, I feel both grateful and satisfied in my heart.

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "Senior Brother need not be polite; this is what you deserve."

So many years of diligent work; the position of Grain Master is yours without doubt; I merely did what I should, that's all."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries; Li Sancai remembered something, and the smile on his face faded slightly: "Junior Brother, there is something I must tell you."

Xu Zhangqing was very curious: "What is it?"

Li Sancai continued: "After Ping'an went to the Central Region, he actually met Lingbi's daughter."

Therefore he specially asked me to bring you a message, asking when you might have time recently, whether you could spare time to meet."

Now there is a Cross-World Teleportation Array between the Immortal Sect and the Central Region; going back and forth is extremely convenient and won't take up too much of your time."

Xu Zhangqing heard this, his eyes lighting up: "Senior Brother Lingbi's daughter; I remember she seems to be called Yueyao?"

Originally, he had always been concerned about his son who went deep into the Immortal Falling Abyss in the Central Region, but had never had a suitable opportunity to go.

Now Li Lingbi's invitation just gave him a reason to go to the Central Region.

He could meet Li Lingbi and also take the opportunity to find Ping'an and confirm recent news.

Li Sancai gave an affirmative: "Not bad, her name is Yueyao, Li Yueyao!"

After pondering for a moment, Xu Zhangqing said to Li Sancai: "Trouble Senior Brother to pass on the message; I will arrange the various affairs of Qingmu Peak recently."

Once everything is proper, I will personally go to the Central Region to meet him."

Li Sancai smiled and nodded: "Junior Brother, rest assured, I'll pass word to Ling Bi when I return, letting him know your thoughts."

"If you need any help before setting out, just say the word."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "Good, then let us begin inspecting the Spirit Fields."

As the words fell, the two rose into the air.

The Spirit Fields were vast, stretching beyond sight.

The Spirit Field Ridges crisscrossed, dividing the area into different districts.

Large patches of spirit rice, Ningqi Flowers, and other common lingti were planted between the ridges.

A sea of green, rippling in the breeze.

Rich spiritual energy mixed with the fresh scent of plants, wafting toward the two men.

Along the way, spirit farmers wearing conical hats could be seen from time to time, many of them familiar faces.

Seeing Xu Zhangqing and Li Sancai arrive, they stopped their work, bowed and greeted: "Greetings, Peak Master Xu, greetings, Spirit Cultivator Li!"

Xu Zhangqing spoke in a friendly tone: "No need for formalities, everyone, carry on with your work."

The two chatted idly along the way, slowly inspecting outward from the Spirit Field Core.

What they saw along the way: the lingti were growing well.

The spirit farmers each performed their duties—watering, weeding, fertilizing—everything in good order.

Xu Zhangqing was already highly accomplished in the cultivation of lingti, and a few words of guidance from him left the spirit farmers enlightened.

Before they knew it, the two had reached the Ling Tian Periphery.

Unlike Qingmu Peak and the core area, since this was a First Grade Spirit Field, the spiritual energy was thin, and most of the lingti planted were entry-level spirit rice.

And this place was also the assessment district for the outer perimeter disciples of the Immortal Sect.

Only now, more than half of the Spirit Fields stood empty.

Occasionally a few entry-level disciples could be seen tending to the spirit rice clumsily, their expressions carrying a measure of restraint and seriousness.

Xu Zhangqing looked at the First Grade Spirit Field before him, the smile on his face gradually fading, his tone carrying a touch of lament: "Senior Brother, the Ling Tian Periphery of old was not like this."

"Ai~"

Li Sancai sighed: "Back in the day, the Immortal Sect was at its peak, and the number of entry-level disciples recruited each year was beyond counting."

The First Grade Spirit Field was packed full, everywhere filled with the busy figures of disciples, very lively.

In recent years, as unrest appeared underground,

one thing led to another, and far fewer Wood Spirit Root disciples were willing to come to the Immortal Sect to become disciples.

Now, only one-third of what it once was!"