plumnovel Chapter 41 Qi Refining Level 5
Chapter 41 Qi Refining Level 5
Who wouldn't love free spirit stones?
If he manages things properly, he could potentially earn several times his initial investment by taking advantage of this severe drought.
Li Fulai hummed a little tune and left Lingtian with a smug look on his face.
Lu Qingyun released golden spirit bees, which followed behind.
However, until Li Fulai returned to Yunxia Pavilion, Jinlingfeng did not discover who he had met with.
"Strange, could I have guessed wrong?"
Lu Qingyun frowned, a feeling that something was amiss.
Could it be that Li Fulai came to see him this time because he was actually entrusted by the Great De Dynasty, and not just to trick him out?
……
Winter has passed and spring has arrived; another six months have gone by.
A few strands of white hair on Lu Qingyun's head turned black. With the feedback of the spiritual rice's magical power, the lifespan he had consumed in saving Elder Chu was actually replenished.
"The Ancient Tree Longevity Technique is indeed extraordinary; it even has the ability to restore one's original state and prolong life, replenishing even the depleted life essence."
Lu Qingyun looked thoughtfully at the spirit field in front of him.
This is truly a double celebration.
Not only was their lifespan restored, but the green corn in the spirit field also underwent a transformation. Some of the spirit grains turned from green to gold, and each grain of these spirit grains exuded a strong spiritual energy.
Even without consuming it, one can still feel the purity of its spiritual power.
"However, what's even more gratifying is..."
"The next harvest of spirit rice will allow me to successfully break through to the fifth level of Qi Refining."
With the activation of the "Small Harvest Technique," hundreds of acres of spirit rice were instantly stored in the storage bag.
Lu Qingyun separated and packed away the mutated green corn.
He did not intend to sell these spirit rice, but rather to keep them as seeds for the following year, or to consume them himself.
After harvesting the spirit rice, Lu Qingyun did not rush to sell it.
He twitched his fingers and chuckled softly:
"Judging by the time, the Zheng family's spiritual rice harvest is over, and that young master Zheng should be coming to find me soon."
Thinking of this, Lu Qingyun couldn't help but smile slightly again.
I wonder what Zheng Tianxuan's expression was when he saw the poor harvest of spiritual rice.
……
At this time, the Zheng family.
While venturing into a secret realm, Zheng Tianxuan happened to encounter the eldest daughter of the Bai family. Taking advantage of her being unaware of him, he followed her and successfully ambushed and severely injured her.
"It's a pity we failed to kill this scoundrel, and Pingyang Market will have to suffer from its filth once again."
Zheng Tianxuan was overjoyed, but he still feigned compassion and showed regret.
Just as he was about to ask the steward of his household how the rice harvest was going?
The steward, his face pale and contorted with grief, cried out, "It's terrible! Young Master, not only has the corn harvest failed, but this year's yield is less than half of what it was before!"
"What!" Zheng Tianxuan's smile froze on the spot.
……
Filled with rage, Zheng Tianxuan, his face grim, led the old servant of the Zheng family and his followers to the spiritual fields of Pingyang.
"Lu Qingyun, are you playing me?"
"Why do you say that, Young Master Zheng?"
Lu Qingyun feigned doubt.
Looking at Zheng Tianxuan, who was filled with murderous intent, he was secretly laughing, but his face remained calm.
It must be the poor harvest of spirit rice that caused Zheng Tianxuan to break through his defenses.
"The corn you sold me yielded a worse harvest than ordinary spirit rice! Lu Qingyun, are you deliberately courting death?"
Zheng Tianxuan spoke slowly and deliberately, his face cold and his eyes fixed on Lu Qingyun.
"Young Master Zheng, could it be that last year's corn harvest was poor?"
Lu Qingyun scoffed:
"The green corn seeds I cultivated were only meant to be planted once, but you deliberately planted them twice and are now blaming it on me?"
"If you are not satisfied, we can take you to Yunxia Pavilion and let Yunxia Sect and Deacon Li give me justice."
"you...!"
Zheng Tianxuan was speechless. Several times, a chilling killing intent suddenly appeared on his body, and he wanted to lash out, but he still managed to restrain himself.
If Lu Qingyun were killed here in public, it would be a slap in the face to the Yunxia Sect.
In that case, even the Zheng family couldn't protect him.
"You win this time, I admit defeat."
Zheng Tianxuan gritted his teeth and said, clearly his mind was in turmoil, and his body was trembling.
His henchmen also looked murderous, staring fiercely at Lu Qingyun.
Zheng Tianxuan gripped the black flying sword he had already drawn, and gave Lu Qingyun a deep look, as if he wanted to carve him into his eyes.
However, just as he was about to leave...
Lu Qingyun smiled and called out to Zheng Tianxuan, "Brother Zheng, if you buy rice in good faith, it should be a win-win situation for both of us. There's no question of you taking a loss."
"I wonder if Brother Zheng still needs this batch of green corn seeds?"
Zheng Tianxuan froze in place as he was about to leave.
The last round of green corn planting yielded three times the previous harvest.
Even with this poor harvest, the Zheng family will still make a profit compared to the past two harvests combined.
I just earned less.
"You are very good."
Almost instantly, Zheng Tianxuan made his decision. He regained his senses with a cold expression and said in a cold voice, "You are the first person to make me, Zheng Tianxuan, suffer a loss. However, this time, for the sake of the spirit rice, I will spare your life."
"I want all the green corn seeds from now on."
Lu Qingyun smiled slightly: "Brother Zheng is indeed magnanimous, but I can only guarantee that your Zheng family will be given priority consideration."
"Furthermore, after this severe drought, the price of rice seeds on these hundred acres will also increase. They cost six hundred spirit stones. If Brother Zheng is unwilling, he may leave."
"snort!"
Zheng Tianxuan snorted coldly and didn't try to bargain.
He angrily threw the spirit stones to Lu Qingyun, took the storage bag containing the spirit rice, glared at Lu Qingyun before leaving with his followers.
"A clown jumping around like a tree trunk."
In the spirit field, Lu Qingyun smiled disdainfully.
As long as he doesn't leave the market, no matter how insidious the Zheng family's sword technique is, he can still control it.
After Zheng Tianxuan had completely left, Chen Daoren from the neighboring spirit field swayed and poked his head out.
He shook his head, took a swig of wine, and sighed:
"Although Fellow Daoist Lu has certainly vented his anger this time, he will likely face Zheng Tianxuan's retaliation afterward."
"This person is vindictive and vengeful. Even if you come from the Yunxia Sect, you should still be careful."
"Thank you for your concern, fellow Daoist. This Zheng Tianxuan is indeed insidious."
Lu Qingyun cupped his hands and smiled.
"However, if I don't leave this market, I don't think he can do anything to me."
At this point, Lu Qingyun was not in a hurry to sell the spirit rice and continue his seclusion in the spirit field.
Cultivating immortality requires seniority. If he were truly a rogue cultivator, he would certainly not dare to offend Zheng Tianxuan, and would even have to befriend him.
However, as a disciple of the Yunxia Sect, even the Zheng and Bai families dared not openly attack him in the market.
"Just don't interfere with our drinking!"
Chen Daoren nodded drunkenly, seemingly agreeing with Lu Qingyun's words.
"This man truly lives up to his reputation as a connoisseur of wine; he's practically addicted to it."
Lu Qingyun smiled and shook his head.
This Taoist Chen was a rogue cultivator he met a month after arriving in Pingyang Market. He bought a lot of green corn from him to brew wine.
On ordinary days, when Lu Qingyun occasionally came out of seclusion, he would visit Lu Qingyun to have a couple of drinks. Over time, they got to know each other.
Lu Qingyun tossed a pot of his homemade jade wine to Chen Daoren, drank two cups with him, and then turned back to the spirit field.
……
After another six months, the ears of green corn are full of plump kernels, and one-third of the spirit rice has turned golden.
In a quiet room,
Lu Qingyun made hand gestures and outlined hand seals.
After a long while, all the hundred acres of green corn swayed in the wind, and strands of life were drawn into his body along the magical threads.
Lu Qingyun immediately opened his eyes, his gaze sharpening.
He took a deep breath and closed the incantation, as vortexes of dark blue magical power gathered into his body.
A vibrant aura emanated from him.
Feeling the abundant magical power within my body.
Lu Qingyun suddenly laughed and said, "Hard work pays off! Fifth level of Qi Refining, done!"