“With the help of these Spirit Medicine and spiritual spring water, increasing my Cultivation will no longer be a difficult task.”
“However, many Spirit Medicine are poisonous. If ingested by mistake, it could lead to severe consequences.”
“So the most urgent task is to find a way to identify the types and medicinal properties of these Spirit Medicine to avoid accidental ingestion.”
Gu Changqing pondered, murmuring to himself, and quietly planned his next moves:
“Moreover, I have Cultivated for ten years and still haven’t achieved Qi Condensation Stage Level Two.”
“If my Cultivation suddenly increases rapidly in a short period, it will definitely arouse suspicion.”
“So, even if I understand what kind of spiritual plant these are, I can’t immediately consume and refine them to increase my Cultivation.”
“If only there was a way to conceal my Cultivation fluctuations so others couldn’t detect them.”
As he pondered, Gu Changqing’s brows gradually furrowed.
When he first saw this spiritual field, he was incredibly excited, feeling that his good days were about to begin.
However, the deeper he thought, the more he realized that things were far from simple.
Even with this treasure mountain right in front of him, figuring out how to slowly mine and use it without attracting the attention of others was fraught with difficulties.
Even a slight misstep could lead to an irreversible downfall!
“I can’t increase my Cultivation Realm, but my actual combat power must increase.”
“Or my Cultivation Realm can increase, but I can’t let others discover it.”
“What should I do?”
A glint flashed in Gu Changqing’s eyes as he fell into deep thought... Three days later, on Qingyun Slope.
The Outer Sect Disciple who was originally responsible for guarding Qingyun Slope handed a milky-white Jade Slip and a small green triangular Formation Flag to Gu Changqing, saying:
“Qingyun Slope has three medicinal fields, planted with three types of spiritual plant: Spirit Wind Grass, ziyang flower, and Polygonum multiflorum.”
“This Jade Slip records the detailed habits of these three spiritual plant, as well as specific care methods.”
“You must follow the instructions on the Jade Slip and take careful care of them.”
“There are Formation protecting the three spiritual fields to prevent wild beast intrusion, and this Formation Flag is used to control the Formation.”
“During your time guarding the spiritual fields, you must remain on Qingyun Slope and not leave your post without reason.”
“The Sect will send someone to deliver supplies and inspect the growth of the spiritual plant on the first day of each month.”
“If you need anything else, you can ask your Senior Brother to bring it next month.”
After the Outer Sect Disciple finished giving instructions, he looked at the yellow clothes on Gu Changqing, which symbolized a Utility Disciple.
A hint of undisguised disdain appeared in his eyes.
He didn't even bother to say an extra word and turned to leave directly.
Gu Changqing’s brows furrowed slightly, and he called out to the Inner Sect Disciple, saying:
“Senior Brother, please wait. Where is the account book for Qingyun Slope?”
“Before the handover, shouldn’t we count the number of spiritual plant in the three spiritual fields together?!”
Upon hearing this, the Outer Sect Disciple’s face immediately darkened.
He glared fiercely at Gu Changqing and cursed:
“You damn Utility Disciple, how dare you point fingers at me? Do you think I would covet your spiritual plant?”
“The account book is in the room; if you want to check it, go check it yourself!”
After speaking, he snorted coldly, grumbled, and flicked his sleeves, walking away.
Seeing the other party’s strong reaction, Gu Changqing’s heart immediately sank, guessing that there was indeed something fishy going on.
However, the difference in status between them was vast. If the other party was determined to leave, even if he chased after him, he wouldn't be able to stop him and might even get a beating.
He could only sigh helplessly, walked to the wooden hut built for the guardian next to the spiritual field, and quickly found the account book on the table with a glance.
It meticulously recorded the number of spiritual plant growing in each spiritual field, as well as the dates and detailed quantities of spiritual plant harvested by Sect members each time.
Gu Changqing picked up the account book, went to the three spiritual fields one after another, and carefully counted them.
He found that compared to the quantity recorded in the account book, there were indeed 3 fewer spiritual plant!
Gu Changqing’s face immediately turned ugly.
For this kind of handover, there were no outsiders to witness it.
Even if he reported it to the Sect, and both parties confronted each other, each sticking to their story, the Sect Elder responsible for arbitration would certainly not believe the words of a Utility Disciple like him.
So, Gu Changqing could only swallow the bitter pill regarding these three spiritual plant.
They would be counted as losses incurred due to his poor care during his time guarding the spiritual fields.
Although the task of guarding Qingyun Slope originally belonged to Wang Tengfei, Gu Changqing was only filling in.
Even if Spirit Stones were to be deducted, they would be deducted from Wang Tengfei’s monthly allowance.
However, Wang Tengfei’s deducted monthly allowance would eventually be blamed on Gu Changqing, perhaps even with greater severity.
Gu Changqing had initially thought that coming to Qingyun Slope, away from that family of three, his life would improve.
He had not expected that on his very first day on Qingyun Slope, he would be directly set up. His fists immediately clenched:
“Father was right; the Cultivation World is bloody and cruel, and the weak will only be bullied.”
“If my Cultivation was stronger than his, how would he dare to covet these three spiritual plant of mine?!”
A determined glint appeared in Gu Changqing’s eyes as he returned to the wooden hut with the account book.
First, he probed the Jade Slip with his Divine Sense, spending half an hour meticulously studying the cultivation methods for these three spiritual plant.
After a while, he put down the Jade Slip, walked out of the room, and looked around.
He saw that within several miles around Qingyun Slope, it was all desolate mountains and wilderness, with no sign of human habitation.
He then carefully checked the Formation again.
Confirming that the Formation was sealed and that he would be the first to know if anyone attempted to break in.
Only then did he return to the wooden hut with peace of mind and sit cross-legged on the bed.
He extended his Divine Sense into the green stone floating in his Sea of Consciousness.
After three days of exploration, Gu Changqing gradually understood how to use this mysterious stone.
He knew that each time he entered the spiritual field space, it was not his main body, but a spiritual body similar to a Divine Soul Clone.
By meditating and Cultivating inside, his Cultivation Realm would also improve accordingly.
Items from outside could be carried into this space, and items from inside could be taken out.
Furthermore, during these three days.
After continuous deep thought, Gu Changqing finally came up with a method to increase his actual combat power without raising his Cultivation Realm.
That was Body Refining!
Because Cultivator detect each other’s Cultivation Realm.
They all use Qi observation methods to sense the spiritual power fluctuations within the other party’s body, thereby judging their Cultivation Realm.
However, Body Refining Cultivation Technique Cultivate the Cultivator’s muscles, bones, skin, and blood Qi power.
It lies dormant within every inch of muscle, bone, and flesh, making it difficult to detect directly.
It could perfectly solve the dilemma Gu Changqing was currently facing.
Yesterday, Gu Changqing, under the pretext of better caring for the spiritual plant, specifically went to the Scripture Pavilion.
He bought several books containing knowledge about spiritual plant and Spirit Medicine, as well as a low-level Body Refining Cultivation Technique.
Gu Changqing walked to the grass pavilion, picked up the red-covered Body Refining Cultivation Technique, and what greeted his eyes were three large characters:
Quenching Blood Skill!