“A first-grade mid-tier Spirit Medicine, Crimson Snake Heart Vine.”
“A first-grade low-tier Spiritual Plant, Illusionary Heart Grass.”
“…”
Chen Si accurately recited the names of a row of spiritual items.
“Not bad, your knowledge of identifying Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines is quite solid.”
“Take out your identity jade token, you can start work today.”
“We provide food and accommodation, you can live in the work shed within the Spirit Medicine Garden.”
Shopkeeper Wang nodded in satisfaction, reaching out for Chen Si’s identity jade token.
“Shopkeeper Wang, I just arrived at Qingshan Town and only processed a temporary identity jade token.” Chen Si took out his jade token and handed it over.
“It’s fine. Are you sure you want to work here?” Shopkeeper Wang took the identity jade token and asked again.
“I’m sure.” Chen Si had finally found this job and naturally didn’t want to miss it.
Shopkeeper Wang nodded and said, “Our Huiling Residence is affiliated with the Qinghe Society, mainly operating in the nurturing spiritual tea industry, while also managing some medicinal herb businesses.”
“Most of what we Cultivate is also nurturing spiritual tea, and we have our own complete set of processes for Cultivating, picking, stir-frying, and rolling. You will be responsible for the Cultivating step.”
“Later, I’ll give you an identity jade token for our Qinghe Society. Take these two jade tokens to the Affairs Hall in the North District to exchange your temporary jade token for a permanent one.”
“Once you’ve processed your identity jade token, I’ll take you to the Cultivation garden and arrange for a master craftsman to teach you for a period of time.”
Shopkeeper Wang was quite diligent and did not deliberately make things difficult for him.
Chen Si said gratefully, “Many thanks, Shopkeeper Wang!”
“Mhm. Wait here for a moment.” Shopkeeper Wang handed the identity jade token back, went behind the counter, took out a new identity jade token, and after engraving it, handed it to Chen Si. “Go!”
“Yes, many thanks, Shopkeeper Wang!” Chen Si thanked him again.
Immediately, after inquiring about the general location and distance of the North District Affairs Hall, he rushed over without delay.
The distance was not too far; it took him nearly an hour to reach the Affairs Hall.
After processing his new identity jade token, he returned to Huiling Residence.
“Chen… Zhen?”
“Yes, Shopkeeper Wang!” Chen Si nodded.
“Mhm, from now on, you are a member of our Qinghe Society. Now I will have someone take you to the Cultivation garden.” Shopkeeper Wang’s Divine Sense swept over the identity jade token Chen Si handed over. He nodded, called over a twenty-something-year-old attendant, and after giving instructions, had the attendant take Chen Si to the Cultivation garden.
“Elder Brother Chen, my name is Du Tai. We are both members of the Qinghe Society from now on, and we should look out for each other.” Du Tai said with a smile.
“That’s how it should be!” Chen Si nodded and said, “Little Brother Du, if you ever need my help in the future, just say the word. I’ll help if I can.”
“Then I’ll thank you in advance.” Du Tai cupped his fists.
Along the way, the two chatted about matters concerning the Qinghe Society.
This Qinghe Society was jointly founded by several Inner Sect Disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect. The Cultivator with the highest Cultivation among them was already a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator. It was said that there was even a Golden Core Cultivator backing them, and because of this, the Qinghe Society’s development had been smooth sailing.
“Our Qinghe Society has two Cultivation gardens, one is Number Ninety-Eight, and the other is Number One Hundred and Three. Each has nearly a hundred acres of Tea Garden, and each Spirit Planter manages ten acres. The daily tasks are just weeding and observing the growth of the nurturing spiritual tea. There isn’t too much to do.”
Du Tai also introduced some basic information about the Tea Garden, generally divided into old stumps and new tea trees. The easier ones were naturally the old stumps that had been there for several years, while new tea required more work.
The most important issue was pest infestations; once they appeared, they would spread in large patches, leading to significant losses.
Chen Si’s most important task now was to gain a firm foothold in Qingshan Town, and at the same time, carefully sort out his physical condition, then find a wood-attribute Cultivation Technique and restart his Cultivate.
He did not plan to continue Cultivating his previous Cultivation Technique.
He suspected that the Cultivation Technique he had previously Cultivated might have been part of the Heaven Deceiving Fortune Pill refinement process. Continuing to Cultivate it would be no different from seeking death.
Perhaps that old fellow could even track him down by scent; he had to be on guard.
About two hours later, the two arrived at the entrance of an area enclosed by a courtyard wall, with a large number written on the gate: One Hundred and Three.
“Let’s go, this is it. A Formation has been set up outside, so you need an identity jade token to enter.” Saying this, Du Tai took out his own identity jade token and pressed it against the Formation light screen. A light door appeared, and he stepped inside.
Chen Si followed suit, taking out his identity jade token and pressing it against the screen.
Inside the courtyard wall were patches of spiritual fields, divided into many areas, each covered by a separate Formation.
“These are spiritual fields belonging to other forces. Unless absolutely necessary, don’t disturb them. Not everyone is easy to talk to, to avoid unnecessary trouble.” Du Tai warned.
Chen Si followed behind the other party, nodding and taking note. Listening to advice would lead to a full stomach.
“How is the daily food problem solved?” Chen Si was feeling famished now, so he asked.
“Others will be responsible for delivering it every month, but it’s all secular food; you need to make your own fire and cook. If you want to eat spiritual rice, you need to buy it at the trading market. There are people who specialize in Cultivating spiritual rice, and the price is not expensive, one Spirit Stone per catty.” Du Tai said.
Before long, the two passed through a winding mountain path and arrived halfway up the mountain, stopping at an area covered by a Formation.
Du Tai stepped forward and knocked on the Formation.
Soon, an old woman with white hair opened the Formation from the inside.
Her eyes were cloudy, and her aura was weak; it was clear at a glance that her Lifespan was not long.
Her gaze fell on Chen Si, and she asked, “Is this the person Shopkeeper Wang found to replace me?”
“Senior Jiang, indeed. His name is Chen Zhen.” Du Tai introduced.
Chen Si cupped his fists and said, “Greetings, Senior Jiang!”
The old woman’s strength was completely exposed before him.
Qi Refining seventh layer, at most she could live for about fifteen more years, with no hope of Foundation Establishment.
“Come in, Du Tai, you can go back.” The old woman instructed.
“Yes, Senior Jiang, I’ll leave Elder Brother Chen to you.” Du Tai gave Chen Si a look and turned to leave.
“Follow me!” The old woman turned and said.
“Yes!” Chen Si followed behind the other party, entering the Formation. The entrance behind him was once again obscured by mist.
“My old self is Jiang Yan. You can call me Senior Jiang, just like that boy Du Tai.” Jiang Yan coughed a few times, walking and speaking at the same time.
“Yes, Senior Jiang.” Chen Si followed behind, looking around.
A small path extended to the entrance of a residence. Behind the residence was a small mound, not large, only about ten acres, covered with tea trees.
“Our tea trees are mainly of the nurturing spiritual tea variety, which can grow up to first-grade high-tier. This Tea Garden I manage has thirty-Eight old stumps, all first-grade mid-tier. The rest are new teas, first-grade low-tier. They can be picked twice a year, spring tea and autumn tea.”
“Specialized people come for picking every year; you don’t need to do these things, just manage them.”
“In addition, I have opened two spiritual fields around the courtyard, totaling about an acre. After I leave, these two spiritual fields will belong to you, and you can plant whatever you want. However, thirty percent of the harvest needs to be submitted, and the rest will be your income.”