Sliding Shovel Master

Looking at this chaotic yet ingenious wheat field before me... it's just like the work of an unconventional master who teaches according to aptitude!

And then there are the two questions he posed.

The first one: Chen Gongxing saw that he was skilled at selecting wheat grains, and guessed that his farming skills might be very high, so he gave him the first question, asking him to help with weeding and pest control.

This question was difficult.

If it weren't for his max-level farming skill, he would have been fooled.

He guessed that Chen Gongxing knew his talent and Cultivation were not good, so he had particularly high requirements for other skills.

After the skills passed the test, there was still a psychological question to consider.

There were two choices.

First, take life and death lightly and fight if you don't agree; second, live a dog's life and wait for a comeback.

In theory, the second option is the correct answer.

But in reality, the situation is usually very complicated, and the theory also depends on the person and the division of labor. It is not correct for everyone.

Now, the Wraith is coming.

The Sword Holder saw that there was no hope of victory, so he immediately escaped into a safe cave.

A seemingly rational choice, but it does not match the identity of the Sword Holder.

When the flood comes, seeing that it cannot be prevented, the garrisoned officers and soldiers immediately retreat to the highlands, farm to survive the flood period, and preserve the seeds of hope.

Is that correct? If the officers and soldiers all run away, will the rest of the people have a way to survive? How many innocent people will die in the flood because of this? There is nothing wrong with farming, but this is the responsibility of the common people.

If the Sword Holder chooses to draw his sword and fight, he can cover more disciples to escape into the cave, leaving more seeds of hope for the sect.

Thinking back to his previous life.

Why did the soldiers rush to the front line first when the '98 flood came? Were they not afraid of death? Did they determine that human flesh could block the flood before rushing up? Why did the Flower Family resist the US and aid Korea seventy years ago? Did they determine that millet plus rifles could beat airplanes and cannons before the fight? The hope of victory has always been fought for! Not predicted! In the Wraith Extermination War, did Master know that he, a Golden Core cultivator, could kill dozens of Nascent Soul Wraith beings in a row before going to the battlefield? If it weren't for countless strong people like Master who dared to draw their swords against the Wraith, the cultivation world would have been completely destroyed eight hundred years ago.

Take life and death lightly, and fight if you don't agree! This is the Sword Holder.

As a Sword Holder, Xiao Ran has a system to rely on, and he has also found Master, this thick thigh, to be filial to and cultivate, advancing by leaps and bounds...

It can be said that he has taken all the advantages of the cultivation world.

Now, Master has given him the identity of a Sword Holder. If the Wraith comes, he will not back down, and he has no face to back down! What's more, Master is a Sword Holder who fights on the front line. If Master dies, who will he go to for benefits?

He must protect this beautiful world of cultivation, and that Master who is lacking in intelligence and beautiful as a painting!

This was the wise man's wild thought when the Paper Crane arrived.

It is also what he truly thinks.

It was not that he had figured out the middle-aged man's exam questions in advance.

If it were not sincere, Chen Gongxing would be able to see it at a glance.

Chen Gongxing, it seems, has been dealt with.

The three tricky inner sect enemies introduced by Lin Yunzi.

The first is called Ye Fan, Foundation Establishment realm, protagonist template, rejected by Master because of his appearance.

The second is called Jiang Chuyan, Golden Core realm, beautiful, rejected by Master because of her talent.

The third is Chen Gongxing, a Nascent Soul big shot, a human touchstone, the most difficult to deal with.

As a result, Xiao Ran accidentally solved the most difficult person to deal with first.

Everything is hard at the beginning, the ancients did not deceive me! Chen Gongxing is an admirable big shot.

But Xiao Ran doesn't plan to be too polite with him.

Before he completes the assessment and changes his mind to collect money, Xiao Ran immediately takes the two pounds of wheat he got for free and leaves Great Valley Peak.

This is the essence of that wheat field!

Leaving Great Valley Peak.

Xiao Ran first returned to the Outer Sect Stone Building.

Over here, the items on the list have basically all been collected.

Rice wine starter, top-grade spiritual field fertilizer, seedlings for fruits and vegetables, spiritual plants for scenery like green bamboo, maple leaves, and cherry blossoms.

In addition to that, Lin Yunzi, considering that there was nothing to eat on Sword-Wielding Mountain, also prepared a lot of rice, wheat flour, fresh fruits, and vegetables for Xiao Ran.

It seems this little old man is determined to latch onto a promising powerhouse! Confirming this, Xiao Ran didn't give him Spirit Stones this time, planning to repay him with favors in the future.

Storing all the items into the system space, Xiao Ran stepped onto the Paper Crane, preparing to find the last key element for brewing wine—

Natural yeast.

According to Baili Qingfeng's information, there are many black mushrooms that can be used to cultivate natural yeast in the wild forest at the foot of Little Qiong Peak on the southwest side.

It's just like running quests in a game.

Although it's a bit boring, the thought of brewing fine wine and fleecing his master makes Xiao Ran feel that this kind of task is quite interesting.

Arriving at the foot of Little Qiong Peak.

This mountain is quite delicate.

The chirping of insects and birds never stops, until a beast roars, then it quiets down a bit, but after a while, it's chirping again without end.

Xiao Ran wandered around in the forest.

He found that black yeast mushrooms were easy to find because there were so many.

Considering that the future demand might be high, Xiao Ran dug up quite a few mushrooms along with the soil, preparing to transplant them to Sword-Wielding Mountain and expand cultivation.

Suddenly!

Xiao Ran instinctively felt that he was being targeted.

Listening to all things.

Not a human.

It's a tiger!

Ambushing behind him...

He could hear the breathing that sounded like an engine idling.

The fear of tigers is etched in human genes.

Xiao Ran's back felt cold, and his hair stood on end.

Never turn your back on a beast, especially since he is invincible below Qi Refining after learning the Art of Resonance.

So, he steadied his mind, turned around, and faced the tiger directly.

In the deep, dark, thorny forest.

A huge tiger head was vaguely visible.

Seeing that it had been discovered by Xiao Ran, it simply stepped out.

Its footsteps were extremely light, but its body was as majestic as a mountain! Xiao Ran took a deep breath.

This was a Red Spotted Tiger, a Red Spotted Tiger bigger than a water buffalo.

Its mottled body was covered with rare red spots, its cliff-like bones were raised high, and its pair of black eyes were even more eerie, emitting a terrifying cold light.

Just looking at it would cause a person's mind to shake violently, and those with weak minds would be frightened into submission on the spot, becoming food for the tiger.

As expected... there are monsters in every quest.

Xiao Ran calmed himself.

He could confirm that this tiger had not reached Qi Refining.

For a Red Spotted Tiger that hasn't reached Qi Refining to grow so big, it must be a naturally strong beast.

He had dug up enough black mushrooms, so there was no need to risk tangling with the animal.

So, he sent out a palm strike from a distance.

This palm strike seemed ordinary, but it was like a stone falling into a calm lake, creating a ripple in the air.

Bang! In an instant, the palm force resonated with the clear mist in the forest, spreading out with a bang.

The palm force accelerated instantly, quickly resonating with the spiritual energy of the surrounding trees.

Bang! The palm force accelerated again, finally resonating with the space itself...

Bang! Three times superimposed, the palm force seemed ordinary at first glance, but suddenly accelerated, vigorous as a dragon, like a terrifying wave, striking the top of the Red Spotted Tiger's head.

Bang! Resonating again with the Red Spotted Tiger's flesh!

The Red Spotted Tiger was stunned at first, then its mind shook, and its huge tiger body flew out with a bang, falling into the thorn forest.

Xiao Ran took a look.

Apart from a slight concussion, it wasn't injured...

Not an ordinary tiger!

It had definitely reached the peak of Body Tempering.

Xiao Ran was too lazy to risk a fight. A sword holder doesn't hold a sword to kill tigers. If he accidentally died, wouldn't the system be widowed?

Without saying a word, he soared into the air on a Paper Crane!

Unfortunately, it was too slow to use in the forest.

Only a desolate tiger roar was heard, and the huge body was like a soaring dragon, pouncing towards Xiao Ran in a Fierce Tiger Climbing the Mountain stance.

Its claws were like iron, gleaming with cold light; its tiger teeth were like shark teeth, emitting a chilling aura! Wind howled, rain roared, and fallen leaves fluttered.

Birds scattered, and beasts fled.

The situation was critical.

Xiao Ran saw that the Red Spotted Tiger had thick skin and flesh, and its momentum was like a falling mountain. If palm techniques or fist techniques could only hurt its body but not blast it away, this ton of weight could flatten him just by free-falling.

Suddenly, Xiao Ran had a flash of inspiration! As fast as lightning, he drew his sword, performed a sliding shovel, passed under the Red Spotted Tiger, and thrust the sword into the Red Spotted Tiger's belly.

The sharp blade pierced into the fat, with a resonating tremor, and with the momentum of the tiger's pounce, it ripped open with a whoosh, as if unzipping the Red Spotted Tiger's belly.

Xiao Ran flipped over and landed in the forest.

He didn't expect his first sliding shovel in life to be so smooth.

Looking back.

Bloody internal organs were scattered all over the ground, completely burying the Paper Crane.

Ten zhang away, the Red Spotted Tiger was dying in a pool of blood.

The tiger's body shook, then shook again... its whole body trembled uncontrollably.

Blood flowed like a torrent, gurgling.

Xiao Ran was merciful and couldn't bear to watch, so he quickly went up to stop the bleeding.

This was excellent Mao Xue Wang! It couldn't be wasted.

As the Red Spotted Tiger was dying, it coughed up a mouthful of blood, and struggled to open its eyes, discovering that the one stopping the bleeding was the human it had just wanted to kill.

Just as it was about to be moved to tears—

Xiao Ran struck with a palm, instantly killing it.

Quickly putting the tiger corpse into his storage space, Xiao Ran soared into the air again, quickly leaving Little Qiong Peak.

He thought, his max-level cooking skills had to be arranged.

A quarter of an hour later.

A young girl wearing a water-green smoky gauze dress, with a petite figure like a child and pure features like a girl in love, returned to Little Qiong Peak on her sword.

A middle-aged woman with an outstanding appearance greeted her at the mountain gate.

"Senior Sister Jiang, did you find out the details of that Xiao Ran when you went to the Outer Sect?"

"He made me so angry!"

The girl's voice was soft and nuo, slightly hoarse, giving people a pure, first-love feeling.

"Those servants are tight-lipped, not saying anything no matter how many Spirit Stones you give them. That Outer Sect instructor is even more pretentious, saying that this child should only exist in the heavens, how often can one hear of such a person in the mortal realm, advising me not to be so stubborn anymore..."

The middle-aged woman said, "How about this, starting tomorrow, I'll help Senior Sister guard the Sword Guarding Terrace for two hours. As soon as that Xiao Ran appears, I'll immediately notify Senior Sister."

"Well, that's the only way. By the way, have you seen my Red Spotted Tiger? Why didn't I see it come to greet me today?"

"Huh, I really didn't see it today. However, just now when I was meditating, I seemed to hear a tiger's roar in the forest down the mountain."

"A tiger's roar? Little Red never makes a sound when hunting."

Suddenly, the girl exclaimed—

"Little Red is in danger!"