Chapter 183
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Chapter 183: I’ll Test You
In the rice fields of Feng Ling Valley, Elder Li skillfully used the Golden Insect Technique to kill the spiritual insects on the spiritual grains.
At that moment, he heard a familiar voice behind him:
“How is it going?”
Elder Li stopped his movements, frowned slightly, and then shook his head.
“That kid isn’t acting alone; he’s been moving to where there are more people these past few days! Just yesterday, he was caught by the Law Enforcement Hall and taken to the spiritual herb garden for punishment.”
“The spiritual herb garden is heavily guarded with formations; it’s very hard for me to get in!”
“Elder Li, time is of the essence. This kid is still at a low level; if we let him live longer, there will surely be changes. You are already at the Nascent Soul Stage; it’s better to act quickly.”
The man behind him spoke calmly, but with a hint of dissatisfaction.
Elder Li snorted in response:
“A mere Foundation Establishment stage, I could handle easily with one hand; it’s just that there is no opportunity right now!”
“The spiritual herb garden is a crucial area of the sect; even if I get in, how could I dare to kill him on the spot?”
The man behind him fell silent. Though he was hidden within the He Dao Sect, his status couldn’t compare to Elder Li’s; otherwise, he wouldn’t need to ask for his help.
After a moment of thought, the man slowly said,
“I have a plan! Listen closely!”
…
As night fell, the bright moon hung high in the sky.
In the spiritual herb garden, several beams of light illuminated the area.
These were some spiritual plants growing under the moonlight, with a few plants glowing brightly. Although far away, one could feel the faint spiritual energy they emitted.
They were undoubtedly top-tier spiritual plants!
Ji Yang watched with excitement and couldn’t help but get up slightly, walking toward the center of the spiritual herb garden.
At that moment, two bright lights appeared in the darkness.
“Senior Brother Ji, where are you going?”
Ji Yang paused in his steps and turned to ask,
“Are you not sleeping?”
“Senior Brother Ji need not worry; I recently refined several Bright Spirit Pills. Taking one allows a cultivator to go without rest for a month. I already took one today, and I will definitely follow Steward Fan’s orders to watch over you.”
Seeing Tian Zhu’s serious expression, Ji Yang’s breathing quickened.
This guy is still such a blockhead!
It seems he won’t be able to succeed in his plans unless he deals with him!
Since that’s the case, he shouldn’t blame him for using some unconventional methods.
Ji Yang sat down on the ground and asked:
“Do you know how to refine pills? That means you are a disciple of Qiyun Peak?”
“Yes, Senior Brother Ji. However, my talent for pill refining is quite poor. The sect has only allowed me to study in the spiritual herb garden; I’ve been learning for over ten years now. Once I go out, my pill refining skills will definitely improve.”
After saying this, Tian Zhu’s face showed sincere happiness.
This was the result of his own hard work; how could it not bring him joy?
Ji Yang’s face flashed with a strange expression upon hearing this. Surely, one wouldn’t need ten years to learn.
But seeing the expectation on Tian Zhu’s face, Ji Yang chose not to say more.
However, Ji Yang already had a plan in mind and continued to ask:
“Since you have stayed in the spiritual herb garden for so long, you must know about the spiritual plants grown here, right?”
Tian Zhu confidently replied,
“Of course! I often watch and learn about this. I know almost everything about the planting, cultivating, and ripening of the spiritual plants here.”
Ji Yang smiled and nodded:
“Good, then I will test you!”
“Feel free to ask, Senior Brother Ji.”
“What spiritual plant seeds did I bury here yesterday?”
Ji Yang pointed to a hole in the ground where he had forgotten what kind of spiritual plant seed he buried.
“That is the Illusion Bud.”
“What are its effects?”
“The Illusion Bud is used as an auxiliary medicine to refine many Essence-related elixirs. There is even one pill formula where the Illusion Bud is the main ingredient, combined with…”
Ji Yang nodded while listening.
His foundational knowledge was indeed solid.
Ji Yang continued to ask:
“Then how should this spiritual plant be cultivated?”
“The Illusion Bud has difficult growth conditions because its form is that of a bud and it cannot absorb spiritual energy on its own. Therefore, it needs to attach itself to other spiritual plants to coexist. During the cultivation period, it requires…”
“And as you have buried it in the ground, it won’t grow.”
When speaking about the knowledge of spiritual plants, Tian Zhu spoke confidently, his previous confusion gone, replaced by self-assurance.
Because this was a testament to his diligent study over the past ten years!
Ji Yang nodded and said,
“You are saying it well, but I think something is wrong!”
Tian Zhu clasped his fists and replied,
“May I ask, Senior Brother Ji, what did I say incorrectly? Please enlighten me.”
“You said that the Illusion Bud can only survive by attaching to other spiritual plants. This is clearly wrong; I believe this plant can also grow by being planted in the soil alone.”
“Impossible! I have tried it, and it can’t grow like that. The classics also state this clearly; it cannot be wrong!”
Tian Zhu answered firmly, clearly not believing Ji Yang’s words.
Ji Yang merely chuckled,
“Since that’s the case, we will wait and see.”
Seeing Ji Yang smiling, Tian Zhu pursed his lips, still unconvinced but choosing not to argue further.
When Ji Yang couldn’t grow anything, he would naturally know.
Facts speak louder than words.
After that, the two fell silent. Ji Yang lay on the ground, quietly observing the Supreme Sword Energy.
Tian Zhu sat beside him in a daze, repeatedly muttering the methods of spiritual plant cultivation he had read in books.
The night passed without a word.
The next day, Ji Yang’s planted spiritual plants still had not sprouted, and Tian Zhu felt a flicker of joy upon seeing this.
It wasn’t that he doubted himself; it was just that Ji Yang’s tone and attitude yesterday had made him a bit anxious.
After checking all the spiritual plants, Tian Zhu finally felt relieved.
He had said that the results of his hands-on experiments and the knowledge recorded in the classics wouldn’t deceive him.
During the day, Ji Yang was idle, focusing his gaze on the center of the spiritual herb garden. Several disciples passed by him during this time.
These disciples included both Punished Disciples and those assigned from Qiyun Peak to take care of some high-level spiritual plants.
When they saw Ji Yang, the other passing Punished Disciples looked at him with envy. They were all being punished, so why could Ji Yang be so leisurely?
Little did they know, Ji Yang was also envious of them.
Being Punished Disciples, they were able to take care of countless spiritual plants.
Sigh.
Both sides sighed inwardly.
During this time, Steward Fan passed by once and then shook his head and left.
He didn’t quite understand Elder Liu’s intentions, but he could only follow the rules.
Fortunately, Elder Yan would return in two days, so he wouldn’t need to worry too much.
Time passed quickly, and soon it was night.
“Senior Brother Ji, you won’t complete the monthly task like this.”
“Steward Fan said that if you can’t grow these spiritual plants, the punishment will increase. You might as well take out all these seeds. I can teach you how to replant them; there’s still some hope of them growing.”
Tian Zhu said with a serious expression.
Seeing Ji Yang idle all day made him feel a bit anxious.
The other Punished Disciples worked diligently; how could it be so easy?
