"What?"
A scream echoed from Overseer Zhao's courtyard.
"The Waste Elixir Chamber?"
Shen Fan's mind blanked.
Before coming here, he was still thinking about how to trade Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice with Zhao Erhu for a chance to go to the Waste Elixir Chamber.
He hadn't expected that Zhao Erhu had summoned him precisely to send him to the Waste Elixir Chamber.
But after a second thought, Shen Fan immediately understood.
The Waste Elixir Chamber was at the foot of Elixir Forging Peak, a desolate place where no one went, and where one was prone to contracting Fire Poison.
A textbook occupational hazard!
Therefore, the Heavenly Xuan Sect rotated people there every six months, but no handyman disciple wanted to go.
So, it was always just one person stationed there year-round.
It seemed that Zhao Erhu planned to transfer him there, so he would get a bad case of occupational illness and kick the bucket!
"What? You're not willing?"
Zhao Erhu asked with some concern.
The Heavenly Xuan Sect was a reputable sect, a paragon of the immortal world.
Therefore, the sect rules were strict, and even the assignment of handyman disciples required their consent, unless many people were unwilling to go, in which case mandatory rotation was required.
No one wanted to go to the Waste Elixir Chamber, so it had always been a mandatory rotation, but it wasn't the Spirit Field's turn yet!
Hearing Zhao Erhu's question, Shen Fan's eyes darted around, his chin trembled slightly, and he grabbed Zhao Erhu's hands, saying in a trembling voice, "Brother Zhao!"
Shen Fan burst into tears, overcome with gratitude.
"You're too good to me. I didn't expect you to withstand Li Qingshan's pressure to protect me. How can I ever thank you enough!"
"Cough, cough!"
Zhao Erhu coughed lightly, startled by the sudden outpouring of gratitude.
"It's what I should do, what I should do!"
"I've been here for five years. My wife ran off with someone else, cuckolded me, and the guy even wants to kill me. As a person with a First-Grade Five Elements Spirit Root, I'm probably stuck like this for life. If it weren't for your care, I'd probably be dead already!"
Shen Fan turned his head away, saying in a trembling voice.
"In short, Brother Zhao's kindness is etched in my heart. When I enter the Outer Sect one day, I will definitely repay your great kindness!"
"It's just a small favor, a small favor!"
Looking at Shen Fan's appearance, Zhao Erhu's remaining conscience seemed to make him feel a little uneasy.
Then he waved his hand and said, "Go, go. I've prepared everything. Just go to the Waste Elixir Chamber to report!"
Seeing the token and transfer order that Zhao Erhu handed over, Shen Fan quickly accepted them.
Then, he took three steps back, clasped his fist, bowed, all in one smooth motion.
"Brother Zhao, take care!"
After saying that, he turned and left without hesitation.
He looked as if he was afraid that the other party would change his mind!
Watching Shen Fan's departing figure, Zhao Erhu and Li Wei exchanged a smile.
After Shen Fan had completely walked away, a burst of laughter erupted in the courtyard.
"Haha... that idiot, he really thinks we're doing this for his own good!"
"Right? Does he not know that people die in the Waste Elixir Chamber?"
"He probably doesn't, otherwise he wouldn't have agreed so easily!"
"Anyway, this matter is finally resolved. We'll have something to tell Li Qingshan when he asks!"
"But... what about the remaining fifteen Spirit Fields after he leaves?"
"Of course, you'll manage them!"
"Ah!!!"
After returning, Shen Fan packed all his bedding and loaded two large bags with pots and pans.
Finally, he dug out all the Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice buried underground.
The moment the Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice appeared, the entire room was filled with spiritual energy.
"No, no! If I take it out like this, it will be discovered before I even leave the Spirit Field. Then I won't be able to explain myself!"
Looking at the golden Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice, Shen Fan was at a loss.
Could he just throw it away?
But right now, it seemed like that was the only option!
With that thought, Shen Fan put down his luggage, wrapped up the bowl of Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice, and walked out carrying the bucket.
He then went to the Spirit Field and started up the mountain along the path.
"Where are you going?"
Li Wei, who had just come from Zhao Erhu, asked dejectedly as he saw Shen Fan carrying a bucket and preparing to go up the mountain.
"I..."
Shen Fan immediately became nervous.
The spirit rice was full of spiritual energy; could Li Wei have sensed it?
"Your spirit field is about to mature. Overseer Zhao and you have been so good to me. I thought I'd water your fields for the next few days before I leave!"
"What a good man!"
Li Wei's eyes immediately welled up with tears, and he came over and grabbed Shen Fan's hand.
"Brother, to be honest, I was the one who suggested you go to the Waste Elixir Chamber! If it weren't for my suggestion, how would you have found such a good job?"
A cold glint flashed in Shen Fan's eyes: "So it was you who came up with the idea, but I still have to thank you!"
"It turns out it was you who helped me along. Don't worry, brother, I'll take good care of your spirit field before I leave!"
With that, he carried the bucket and went up the mountain.
Watching Shen Fan leave, Li Wei shook his head and sneered, "Idiot, you're being sold and still helping them count the money!"
With that, he turned and left, humming a little tune.
Arriving on the mountain, Shen Fan immediately found a secluded spot and buried the spirit rice under an ordinary tree.
Then, after memorizing the location, he left with the water.
After taking care of Li Wei's spirit field.
Shen Fan pondered for a moment and went to Old Man Duan's place.
"Knock, knock, knock—!"
Shen Fan knocked on Old Man Duan's door.
But after a while, it was still silent inside.
"Where did he go!"
Shen Fan muttered, then slipped a small note into the room.
It read: A drop of kindness should be repaid with a gushing spring, under the seventh big tree by the mountain spring! - Old Man Duan, I'm going to the Waste Elixir Chamber, come find me if you need anything!
Old Man Duan gave him a handful of spirit rice, plus the three years of care, these Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice should be given to him!
After doing all this, Shen Fan packed his luggage and left the Spirit Field.
This was the place he had worked hard to cultivate for three years.
Sure enough!
Just as he was about to leave the Spirit Field.
Zhao Erhu led the other guard disciples from the Spirit Field and stopped Shen Fan.
"Put everything down, routine inspection!"
Zhao Erhu said calmly.
However, to make Shen Fan feel more at ease when he left.
He came to Shen Fan's side and said in a low voice: "Don't worry, it's just a formality. Do a good job there! Strive to enter the Outer Sect next year, good luck, I believe in you!"
"Thank you, Overseer Zhao!"
Shen Fan cupped his hands in thanks.
Seeing this, Zhao Erhu waved his hand and said to the others: "They're all our own brothers, just take a look!"
Even so, these guys were like hunting dogs, wishing they could take all the good things from Shen Fan's luggage!
But after seeing that there were only some pots and pans, they immediately showed disappointment.
What a great opportunity to extort and take things!
Too bad he's a pauper!
But even so, before Shen Fan left, these guys took some coarse rice and put it in.
The moment he left the Spirit Field, Shen Fan breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed his worries weren't unfounded. These guys were really willing to do body searches for their own gain. If he'd had the Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice on him, he would have lost every grain!
And if the matter were exposed, he wouldn't be able to explain himself.
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