Trial Planting (1)

In the sea of flowers, two diligent gardeners were working, while a white fox, dressed in white, strolled among the blossoms not far away, occasionally bending down to inhale the alluring fragrances. Guan Yu and Chen Feng would steal glances from time to time; after all, such a beautiful woman was truly rare—not just rare, but completely unheard of. Neither of them knew the white fox was a fox spirit. When they first arrived, they both felt considerable resistance, but over time they discovered that being with such a beautiful woman, working in the flower field every day, wasn't such a bad thing after all. There were no schemes, no conflicts; they had gradually become accustomed to and begun to enjoy life here.

As she spent more time with the two, she became familiar with them and gradually began to talk to them. Quietly walking to their side, she noticed another patch of land had been cleared. Looking around, she suggested, "It would be best to plant purple flowers here."

"Alright, we'll do as Miss Bai says. Chen Feng, let's plant violets here!" Guan Yu said with a smile.

Chen Feng nodded in agreement, then turned and asked, "Miss Bai, it's been a long time since I've seen Boss." He now admired Yue Qianchou; he had never seen such a talented young man before.

"I don't know either," the white fox replied softly, looking at the empty bamboo hut in the distant woods with a hint of disappointment in its eyes.

"What's wrong? Did everyone miss me? Haha!" Yue Qianchou suddenly appeared behind everyone and laughed.

Guan Yu also laughed and said, "Speak of the devil, and he appears." He had come to this conclusion after listening to Yue Qianchou tell the story of the Three Kingdoms.

"Let's not talk about anything else, Yun Chang, Chen Feng, from now on, don't plant these flowers anymore. I have an important task for you to do," Yue Qianchou said with a smile.

Guan Yu and Chen Feng looked at the white fox with suspicion. Seeing that the latter, unusually, did not object, Guan Yu asked, "What are you doing?"

"Haha..." Yue Qianchou suddenly laughed loudly, and everyone looked at each other, wondering why he was so happy. But the white fox seemed to hear a bittersweet feeling in his laughter and quietly watched him.

After venting his anger with laughter, Yue Qianchou patted Guan Yu on the shoulder and said, "Yun Chang, do you remember what I once said to you?"

"You've said so much, which of your words do you expect me to remember?" Guan Yu said with a smirk.

Yue Qianchou was in a good mood today and said nonchalantly, "I once told you that I would guarantee you would successfully Foundation Establishment within ten years."

Guan Yu nodded and said, "I did say that, but I gave up hope a long time ago."

Yue Qianchou was taken aback, then touched his nose and sighed, "Ah! Since you've given up hope, then forget it. During this time, I learned alchemy on Fu Xian Island, and coincidentally, I managed to get the seeds of the spiritual herbs needed to refining Foundation Establishment Pill today. Since you've given up on it, then Chen Feng and I will do it ourselves. Yun Chang, you go back to planting your flowers!"

"What?" Guan Yu and Chen Feng were stunned, then exclaimed in unison, "Spirit herb seeds?" The two knew that any plant seed could be successfully planted here. If there were really spirit herb seeds, what would that mean?

Guan Yu, having spent time on Fu Xian Island, understood the situation better than Chen Feng. The spirit herb seeds of Fu Xian Island weren't easily obtained; he simply didn't have the ability to acquire them. Moreover, Yue Qianchou claimed he had learned alchemy. On most people, a Qi Refining stage disciple would only be fit for menial tasks, having no right to learn alchemy. If what Yue Qianchou said was true, then this Boss Yue was truly extraordinary! Guan Yu was completely convinced.

"Chen Feng, let's go find a place to plant spirit herbs," Yue Qianchou said smugly.

"Wait!" Guan Yu grabbed Yue Qianchou's arm, who laughed and said, "Yun Chang, what's wrong? You want to fight me? That's a bit too presumptuous!"

"No, no, no, boss, you've misunderstood. I just want to ask you a few questions," Guan Yu said with a forced smile.

"Oh!" Yue Qianchou nodded and said, "I'm in a good mood today, so speak!"

Guan Yu grabbed his arm and wouldn't let go, asking, "Whom did you become your master when you entered Fu Xian Island?"

"The one with the same surname as you Guan Wei Wu."

"Elder Guan is the elder in charge of the Alchemy Pavilion, so it's possible that you could learn alchemy." Guan Yu swallowed hard and then asked, "Where did you steal the spirit herb seeds from?"

"Nonsense!" Yue Qianchou forcefully broke free of his arm and said, "Do you think I'm the kind of person who does that kind of thing? These seeds were personally given to me by Grandma Ma Jiu from Sang Cao Garden."

"Ah! Is it the legendary Ninth Aunt, whose cultivation has late Tribulation stage? Why would she send you a seed?" Guan Yu asked in surprise.

"What's so strange about that? I'm on very good terms with her. I'm living in the Sang Cao Garden right now, eating and drinking well every day." Yue Qianchou turned his head and said, "Fine, don't believe me then. I can't be bothered with you. Go plant your flowers! Chen Feng, let's go plant some spirit herbs."

"Wait a minute." Guan Yu said with a smile, "Boss, I was wrong. I shouldn't have doubted you. I'll go with you to plant the spirit herbs."

Yue Qianchou looked at him smugly and said, "Considering we've known each other for so long, I won't hold it against you. Hurry up and find a place to get started." The joke was fine, and he didn't want to waste any more time teasing him. Besides, he also wanted to grow the spirit herb as soon as possible.

Seeing the three of them jumping for joy, Baihu frowned slightly. She didn't think that Yue Qianchou had obtained these things so easily as he claimed. Otherwise, where did his undisguised distress come from over the past year?

"Boss, what do you think of planting here? This is the land that Chen Feng and I just turned over," Guan Yu said, bowing and scraping as he pointed to the land beside him. This was the first time he had ever spoken to Yue Qianchou like this, and so shamelessly at that.

Chen Feng, standing to the side, was even more excited, rubbing his hands together incessantly. Back when he hadn't met Yue Qianchou, he was worried about Spirit Stone. But now, after coming here, he had so many Spirit Stones that he dared not use them. And now he even had the chance to obtain Foundation Establishment Pill, which would allow him to enter the Foundation Establishment Realm! His old dream!

"Wait a minute." Yue Qianchou waved his hand with great composure. Guan Yu and Chen Feng were taken aback, wondering what kind of trouble their boss was up to this time.

Yue Qianchou held up a small cloth bag, his expression serious, and said, "Nine kinds of spiritual herbs are needed to refining Foundation Establishment Pill. Grandma Ma Jiu gave me ten portions of seeds for each kind. Everyone must be careful. You can only try to plant them successfully. You can't fail. Otherwise, I can't guarantee that I can get them again next time. Do you all understand?"

Although he was suspected of taking the opportunity to enhance his own prestige, the two people involved did not think so. On the contrary, they thought what he said made a lot of sense, and they both said with serious expressions, "Understood."

A few steps away, the white fox pursed its lips, turned its head, and gave a sly smile.

Yue Qianchou carefully unwrapped the cloth bag, inside which lay nine small porcelain bottles. He took one out and handed it to Chen Feng, saying, "Chen Feng, there should be ten seeds inside. I don't know what kind of spiritual herb they are. Try planting one first."

These are the seeds of spiritual herbs used to refining Foundation Establishment Pill! Chen Feng's hands trembled slightly. Yue Qianchou rolled his eyes and cursed, "Damn it! Useless thing, why are your hands shaking? What if you knock them over? Can you afford to pay for them? Guan Yu, what are you spacing out for? I'm talking to you! Stop watching the show and help Chen Feng try planting them."

Seeing him gesturing and cursing with gusto, the white fox turned its head away again.

"Okay! I understand." Guan Yu immediately realized his mistake, quickly brought over a bucket filled with water, squatted down and dug a small hole in the loosened ground, and took off the bamboo tube hanging from his waist, ready at any moment.

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