Spiritual Plant Technique, Zheng Lingjun's Birthday

A few days later.

The mine overseer, Huang Gou'er, suddenly fell gravely ill and died.

His death did not stir even a ripple.

[System task progress detected at 100%, system task complete, system rewards being distributed...]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3 mu of top-grade Spiritual Field.]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a copy of Introductory Spiritual Plant Technique.]

[A clan member with seventh-grade talent will be born in the host's bound family.]

The system's cold voice echoed deep within Li Xinge's mind. A smile tugged at the corners of Li Xinge's lips.

Of these three rewards, the most important was the Introductory Spiritual Plant Technique.

If he could use the Spiritual Plant Technique to cultivate a Spiritual Plant Master for the family, it would greatly enhance the family's foundation.

This was because Spiritual Plant Masters were beings comparable to Alchemists.

As far as he knew, there wasn't a single ranked Spiritual Plant Master in all of Baihe County.

Thinking of this...

"Go and invite the First Elder here,"

Li Xinge commanded towards the outside of the door.

"Yes, Patriarch."

Li Xinge did not have to wait long before the First Elder arrived.

"Patriarch."

Upon seeing Li Xinge, the First Elder greeted him with a smile.

Li Xinge nodded, a smile appearing on his face.

"I invited the First Elder here this time to ask for your advice on a matter."

Hearing this, the First Elder's smile faded.

He said seriously, "Patriarch, please speak. This old man will surely tell you everything he knows."

Li Xinge pinched his chin and asked, "First Elder, you have governed the family for so many years and should be very familiar with the family's situation. Do you know if anyone in my Li Family has profound attainments in the way of spiritual plants?"

"The way of spiritual plants?"

The First Elder's pupils contracted, then he shook his head and gave a wry smile, "Patriarch, the way of spiritual plants is profound and unfathomable, mysterious and extraordinary. Without inheritance, it is difficult to even begin. Let alone the Li Family, even looking across all of Baihe County, there isn't a single true Spiritual Plant Master. Such existences, like Alchemists, hold noble positions and are honored guests of powerful families."

"I am naturally aware of that."

"Then what does the Patriarch mean?"

The First Elder looked somewhat puzzled.

"I wish to cultivate a Spiritual Plant Master for the family to enhance our foundation,"

Li Xinge said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the First Elder shook his head, "Difficult, very difficult. Patriarch, to cultivate a Spiritual Plant Master, one either needs a master to guide them, or they need an inheritance. The former, Spiritual Plant Masters do not easily accept disciples; they are generally passed down through bloodlines. The latter, Spiritual Plant Master inheritances are extremely precious, not something our Li Family can hope for."

"What if I had a Spiritual Plant Master inheritance in my hand?"

"Even then... what? Patriarch, you have a Spiritual Plant Master inheritance in your hand?"

The First Elder almost choked, his eyes wide as he looked at Li Xinge, saying with disbelief.

Li Xinge didn't play coy. He took out the Introductory Spiritual Plant Technique rewarded by the system from his embrace and handed it to the First Elder.

The First Elder extended his somewhat trembling hands and took it shakily, carefully flipping through it.

After a long while...

The First Elder laughed uncontrollably, "That's right, Patriarch, this is indeed a genuine Spiritual Plant Master inheritance. With this inheritance, our Li Family will also have its own Spiritual Plant Master!"

At this moment, the First Elder was incredibly excited.

A Spiritual Plant Master, this was a Spiritual Plant Master comparable to an Alchemist.

If the Li Family could have a ranked Spiritual Plant Master, and they could continuously cultivate spiritual items for the Li Family, the Li Family's future would be immeasurable.

But soon, as if thinking of something, the First Elder forcefully suppressed the excitement within him.

He said to Li Xinge with a solemn expression, "Patriarch, the Spiritual Plant Master inheritance is of great importance. If news leaks, our Li Family might face the danger of annihilation."

The preciousness of a Spiritual Plant Master inheritance was such that even the great families of the prefecture would be tempted to act if they knew.

Li Xinge naturally understood the principle that an innocent person is not guilty, but possessing a treasure can bring disaster.

"I understand the First Elder's concerns, Xinge does. Our Li Family does not currently possess sufficient strength. To cultivate a Spiritual Plant Master, we must naturally be extremely cautious. There are three mu of Spiritual Field in the back mountain; I intend to designate it as a forbidden area, and then select those among the clan members with spiritual plant talent for secret cultivation. What are your thoughts, First Elder?"

"The Patriarch's intention is excellent. This old man has no objections,"

The First Elder said seriously.

"Since that's the case, I'll leave this matter entirely to the First Elder. I ask for your diligence."

Li Xinge instructed.

"Please rest assured, Patriarch. This old man will surely not disappoint you."

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As for the origin of the Spiritual Plant Master inheritance, the First Elder did not inquire.

He only needed to know that Li Xinge would not harm the Li Family.

"Oh, right, Patriarch. In three days, it will be the Zheng Clan Patriarch Zheng Lingjun's fiftieth birthday. How shall we arrange it?"

The First Elder seemed to recall something and suddenly slapped his forehead.

"Zheng Lingjun? Fiftieth birthday?"

Li Xinge immediately thought of that middle-aged man with a smiling face and elegant demeanor.

Then he nodded and said with a smile, "The Dongjiang Zheng Clan is the foremost clan in our Baihe County. Zheng Lingjun also extended goodwill to our Li Family last time and even gifted me a divine weapon. Whether for public or private reasons, our Li Family naturally cannot be absent. Since that's the case, please prepare a generous gift, First Elder. In three days, I will personally visit to congratulate him on his birthday."

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

At Chen Shi (7-9 AM), Li Xinge, along with the Third Elder and over a dozen elite cultivators from the Li Family, departed from Green Maple Valley for the Dongjiang Zheng Clan.

At Si Shi (9-11 AM), they finally arrived at Dongjiang Town.

Dongjiang Town is where the Dongjiang Zheng Clan's ancestral land is located.

At this moment, the entire Dongjiang Town was decorated with lanterns and streamers, filled with laughter and joy, with a continuous stream of people.

The main road leading directly to the Zheng Clan's ancestral land had been cleared in advance, prohibiting commoners from entering. Along the roadside, every few dozen steps, a sturdy warrior stood guard.

At this time, the road was filled with high-ranking officials and influential figures, as well as prominent families from Baihe County.

Li Xinge and his entourage did not travel by carriage but arrived on horseback.

Some people, looking at the young yet dignified and noble youth, were secretly speculating about his identity.

Soon.

They arrived outside the archway of the Dongjiang Zheng Clan.

At this moment, outside the Dongjiang Zheng Clan's archway, guests were gathered, and the atmosphere was exceptionally lively. Beneath the archway, a purple-robed old man with a smiling face was busy receiving the guests who had come to offer birthday wishes.

Li Xinge sensed slightly and discovered that this receiving purple-robed old man was actually a cultivator at the Great Perfection of Body Realm.

"This Dongjiang Zheng Clan is truly extraordinary,"

Li Xinge couldn't help but sigh.

Beside him, the accompanying Third Elder, Li Xuanyong, also looked astonished. "As expected of a great family with over five hundred years of heritage. Their foundation is far superior to our Li Family's."

After sighing, Li Xuanyong gave a signal to a nearby attendant. The latter understood and immediately dismounted, striding forward to hand an invitation to the purple-robed old man.

The purple-robed old man opened the invitation, and his pupils contracted slightly.

After quickly glancing in Li Xinge's direction, he gave an instruction to a young servant beside him. Amidst the astonished gazes of the guests, he immediately went to greet them.

Li Xinge and his group dismounted. Behind them, Zheng Clan servants came to lead the horses away and take good care of them.

The purple-robed old man smiled and, upon seeing Li Xinge, cupped his hands in a salute and respectfully said, "I am Zheng Lingtan, the Thirteenth Elder of the Zheng Family. I apologize for not welcoming the Li Family Patriarch sooner."

Although he was an elder of the Zheng Family, the person before him was someone who could stand on equal footing with his own Patriarch, so his attitude was naturally respectful.

"You are too kind, Elder."

Li Xinge smiled.

As the two were conversing.

Behind them, a burst of noisy commotion suddenly erupted, and a loud voice rang out from the crowd: "Younger Brother, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for a long time."

A path opened up in the crowd, and the Zheng Family Patriarch, Zheng Lingjun, came forward with a hearty laugh.

"Greetings, Elder Brother. I had intended to visit you earlier, but I was tied up with clan affairs. Please forgive me."

Li Xinge cupped his hands.

"Younger Brother, you are too polite. At such a young age, you are already in charge of this vast family business. Unlike me, when I was your age, I was just a good-for-nothing young master of the Zheng Family."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries and mutual flattery, they were led into the Zheng Family by Zheng Lingjun.

After the group had walked away.

The crowd finally began to discuss animatedly.

"Who is this young man? To have the Zheng Family Patriarch personally come out to greet him?"

A guest exclaimed in shock.

"Brother, it's clear you're not from Baihe County. That person just now was no ordinary individual. He is the Patriarch of the Green Maple Li Clan, a young prodigy!"

Someone replied.

"The Green Maple Li Clan, I've heard of them, but for someone so young to be in charge of the family?"

"Don't let his age fool you, he's truly remarkable! Not yet twenty, he broke through the Qi and Blood gate, led the Li Family to vanquish a century-old enemy, and even used his strength as a beginner in the Qi and Blood Realm to defeat an expert at the minor accomplishment stage of the Qi and Blood Realm."

"Hiss."

Those unfamiliar with Li Xinge gasped in disbelief upon hearing this.

Baihe County actually has such a Yao?

With this kind of talent, he could shine brightly even in the prefectural city.

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