The rewards for opening up the Paddy Field were generous.
But Chen Lin knew they would not be so easy to claim.
If there were no difficulties, these two old servants would have handled it themselves. He would never have gotten a chance.
"What contaminated the water source?"
Chen Lin asked about the cause.
The old man immediately answered, "It was a water lotus left behind when Water Fairy departed all those years ago. For some unknown reason, it mutated, changing the water quality."
"How powerful is that water lotus?"
Chen Lin asked again.
An ancient yaoguai would probably be difficult to deal with.
It had lived far too long.
Even if it had been a minor yaoguai back then, it would have long since grown into a terrifying existence.
Just like the dragon guarding the red hole fruit. It might have been nothing more than a snake once, but it had since cultivated into a True Realm-level powerhouse.
"It's in the Late True Realm."
The old man's answer made Chen Lin grimace.
He smiled wryly. "To be honest, although I've achieved something in the Pill Dao, my combat strength isn't high. I barely reach the True Realm. This really is beyond me. I'm sorry to disappoint you, Elder Qi."
"Don't be afraid, Alchemist Chen."
The old man immediately tried to reassure him.
"Although that water lotus has a high cultivation, it hasn't undergone form transformation. The rules Water Fairy established back then restrict it, preventing it from leaving its spot. As long as your attacks are powerful enough, you can deal with it."
"I see."
Chen Lin thought for a moment.
"Then I'll take a look first. If it's feasible, I'll certainly help you accomplish it, Elder Qi."
"All right."
The old man nodded.
Then he said no more