The Farming Plan Begins

After leaving the spaceship, Qi Fei flew all the way up toward the surface.

Once he emerged, he casually unleashed a burst of spiritual force, causing the surrounding soil and rocks to collapse and bury the hole he had tunneled out.

Although Earth's current technological level was nowhere near capable of affecting the spaceship, it was, after all, one of the iconic markers of the Black Ink Star, so it was better to keep it hidden for now.

Following this, Qi Fei mobilized the magnetic field formed by the planet within his body, lifting himself into the air.

"Why use this method of flight? Using your spiritual force to fly would be much faster than this, wouldn't it?"

Babata asked, feeling somewhat puzzled.

The innate flight ability of a Planet level was quite awkward in the early stages; not only was it slower than running, but it was even slightly slower than a Spirit Reader at the ninth rank of the Apprentice level.

Therefore, aside from combat, few Planet level powerhouses used their flight ability for long periods.

"I haven't flown this way before, haha, this is much more interesting than the way a Spirit Reader flies."

Qi Fei replied with a hint of excitement.

This was his first time using his Planet level ability to fly.

When he arrived earlier, to prevent any accidents, he had used his spiritual force to fly over stealthily, even suppressing his own power fluctuations using the techniques of the Profundity of Explosion.

Now that the things he needed were secured, there was no longer a need for such restraint.

"..."

Babata didn't quite know what to say, so he could only respond with silence.

Ignoring Babata's silence, Qi Fei wandered aimlessly through the sky, knocking away several avian monsters, before finally switching back to the flight method of a Spirit Reader.

However, he hadn't flown for long before he landed near the coastline of Australia.

This was a spot he had spent quite some time searching for after landing, and his goal was those four willow trees.

But while they were called willow trees, they were actually more like ferocious beasts draped in willow bark.

The willow branches swayed with the wind, looking just like normal willow trees, but the moment they touched a living creature, they would instantly transform into agile pythons, tightly binding their prey until they were strangled to death.

They were remarkably similar to the Whomping Willow from Hogwarts.

Of course, the combat power of these willow trees was practically non-existent to Qi Fei.

Genetic Origin Energy, flowing like water, emerged in Qi Fei's hand, forming a disc made of ice crystals that began to spin at high speed under the influence of his spiritual force.

With a casual flick from Qi Fei, a blue streak of light cut through the air like lightning, and all four willow trees were severed at the roots.

"Your combat technique is truly a sight for sore eyes."

Babata clicked his tongue.

In reality, as a wild Planet level, Qi Fei's combat power was already quite impressive.

But compared to his comprehension of laws and his innate secret techniques, Babata couldn't find any other adjective besides "pathetic."

"I just broke through, didn't I? Once I receive your guidance, Babata, it will definitely be different."

Qi Fei said, while using his spiritual force to search the trunks of the willow trees.

Then, the thick willow trunks shattered on the spot, and four green crystals the size of goose eggs appeared in mid-air.

"That goes without saying. Forget about Planet levels; even Universe levels would beg to be taught by Lord Babata."

Babata said smugly.

"But what are you doing?"

"Running an experiment to make it easier to get some things to trade for money."

Qi Fei put away a few willow branches while simultaneously prying open a Willow Heart.

A fragrant scent, full of vitality, wafted out from within.

Qi Fei used his spiritual force to extract a drop and drank it.

Non-toxic, and containing a tiny bit of pure life energy.

After the check was complete, Qi Fei tossed the entire Willow Heart into his mouth, crunched it twice, and swallowed the shell.

A faint surge of power followed, but Qi Fei felt almost no change.

Although the energy within the entire Willow Heart was far inferior to a Wood Bud Crystal, it was sufficient to serve as a cultivation resource for the Apprentice level.

It seemed the production plan for the Spirit of Vegetation could begin.

On Earth in the Swallowed Star world, there was a type of cultivation resource known as the Spirit of Vegetation.

The four Willow Hearts Qi Fei had were one such type.

The effectiveness of the Spirit of Vegetation was considered quite average for Apprentice level resources in the universe.

But for an Earth lacking in resources, they were top-tier treasures.

The method Babata used in the original story to attract Earth's powerhouses was to use Wood Bud Crystals to catalyze the growth of a Cloud-Touching Vine and a large quantity of the Spirit of Vegetation.

And this meant that life energy could be used to create the Spirit of Vegetation.

But life energy was not the only thing that possessed this effect.

Before Babata took action, humanity had already collected various Spirits of Vegetation and had even figured out how to use them.

Those locations certainly didn't have Babata feeding them Wood Bud Crystal powder.

From this, it is evident that the birth of a Spirit of Vegetation is definitely not limited to just one method involving life energy.

So, in the Swallowed Star world, which lacks concepts like spiritual energy or spiritual veins, what kind of energy could facilitate the birth of a Spirit of Vegetation?

Naturally, it could only be the omnipotent cosmic energy.

Isn't that a coincidence?

I have life energy, and I also have the means to absorb cosmic energy.

Thus, after Qi Fei arrived in Australia, he specifically sought out a place with willow trees.

He infused the willow trees with a strand of Genetic Origin Energy converted into the Life Attribute by his Will Jewel, while simultaneously sharing his Planet-level realm with them.

Only then did Qi Fei go to find Babata.

Some time passed, and that strand of Life Attribute Genetic Origin Energy had long since dissipated completely, yet what Qi Fei wanted had been achieved.

These few willow trees had indeed transformed into the Spirits of Vegetation as Qi Fei understood them.

Perhaps if he continued to share his realm for a while longer, it wouldn't be impossible for these willow trees to reach the Planet level.

He just didn't know if a Planet-level willow tree could still be used as a cultivation resource, or if it would transform into a plant lifeform like the Cloud-Touching Vine.

Perhaps he could give it a try when the time came.

"Money? You mean Earth currency? You're already at the Planet level, and you still care about that?"

Babata looked puzzled.

"It's not just about the money, but using it to trade with other factions for useful things, like the spaceship wreckage you want."

Qi Fei soared into the air once again, flying toward home.

Although Earth is extremely scarce in various resources, there are still some good things to be found due to ruins and crashed spaceships.

Needless to say, there are things like spaceship wreckage, and other items like gravity chambers, equipment, and technological weapons... all are worth collecting.

Hong possesses a Tier 3 Telekinetic Weapon that can be used by Universe-level Spirit Readers.

And to replicate this, even a Universe-level or Domain Lord-level expert couldn't do it; it would require a World Lord.

That is a World Lord, only one major realm away from an Immortal Deity.

"Moreover, that's just a small fraction; the real big deal is the sharing ability."

The Spirits of Vegetation can only earn some pocket money; it's considered a benefit Qi Fei is giving to the major factions on Earth.

The quotas for breaking through to the Planet level are what he truly intends to sell.

In any case, when these major factions obtain Wood Bud Crystals, they use them to help Apprentice-level 9s break through to the Planet level. Replacing that with his method would be more stable and save some resources.

As for the secret techniques to assist in breaking through to the Planet level, Qi Fei doesn't plan to sell those just yet.

At the current stage, Earth's resources are limited, and increasing the number of Planet-level experts too quickly could easily lead to problems.

"I think you should use your ability with caution."

Babata spoke up.

"Don't worry, I am a Planet-level Spirit Reader; hypnotizing an Apprentice-level 9 is as easy as pie."

Qi Fei said confidently.

When the time comes, he will directly hypnotize them into believing they consumed something, making it impossible for his secret to be exposed.

As for the Spirits of Vegetation, he will simply use his sharing ability when no one is around.

"Alright then, I'll get you a nutrient pod for camouflage when the time comes."

Babata suggested an idea to Qi Fei.

Having experienced the bombing, he now had only one thought: as long as Qi Fei worked hard on his cultivation, he could do whatever he wanted with the rest.

Except for leaking the Black Ink Star heritage.

"Many thanks."

Qi Fei was a bit surprised; he hadn't expected Babata to actually help.

"It's a small matter, nothing at all."

Babata said dismissively.

Afterward, Qi Fei chatted with Babata about things in the universe as a way to pass the time during his journey.

On the way, he even encountered a King-level (Planet-level) monster.

After Qi Fei casually slaughtered it, he threw it to the military of a nearby base city, letting them be responsible for butchering and recycling it.

This immediately caught the attention of the major factions.

Coupled with Qi Fei's completely undisguised appearance and his unreserved flying speed, these factions directly confirmed Qi Fei's identity and concluded that he must have obtained treasures from alien ruins to achieve his breakthrough.

In an instant, all the major factions became restless.

Qi Fei did not care about this at all, or rather, this was the effect he wanted.

Yangzhou City.

"Young Master Luo Feng successfully passed the prospective warrior exam a week ago and is currently training in the wilderness area."

The old butler replied.

"That kid is quite diligent."

As Qi Fei spoke, he took out a Willow Heart and used his spiritual telekinesis to drill a hole in it.

He handed the Willow Heart to the old butler who had followed him for many years.

"Uncle Liu, drink this, but don't eat the outer shell."

The reason Qi Fei could eat it himself was that he was a Planetary Level Warrior with a body capable of withstanding it.

If it were Uncle Liu, who was a high-level warrior, the primary issue wouldn't be whether he could digest it, but that he wouldn't even be able to chew it.

"This is?"

Uncle Liu took the Willow Heart with some confusion.

"Good stuff, you'll know once you drink it."

Qi Fei said casually.

"Oh."

Out of trust for Qi Fei, Uncle Liu drank the liquid inside the Willow Heart in one gulp.

A warm current surged up, causing Uncle Liu's aging body to rapidly regain vitality and begin transforming toward a higher level.

"This, this..."

Uncle Liu muttered something, his speech slurred.

However, Qi Fei didn't listen, because just then, a call came through.

"Hello, Qi Fei, I am Hong."

A deep male voice came from the phone; it was the strongest person on Earth, Hong.

"Hello, Hall Master."

Qi Fei replied.

"It sounds like you aren't surprised?"

Hong asked from the other end of the line.

"I knew this moment would come the moment I threw that king-level monster out."

A slight smile appeared on Qi Fei's face.

If he had to say he was surprised, it was only a little; he mainly hadn't expected Hong to call so soon.

But thinking about it, it made sense. In the early stages, Hong only had one goal: to improve his strength. It was normal for him to be so attentive to someone like Qi Fei, who might possess Wood Bud Crystals.

"That's true."

Hong smiled slightly and then got down to business.

"First, I want to congratulate you on becoming a Planetary Level, or what is known as above the War God level. You have now become a member of the War God Palace council, and your virtual helmet will be delivered shortly."

"Thank you."

Qi Fei said casually.

"You're welcome."

Hong was a bit surprised that Qi Fei wasn't curious about what the Planetary Level was.

However, he figured he must have learned the specific realm classifications from alien ruins.

Thus, he brought up the second matter.

"Secondly, on behalf of the Extreme Martial Arts Hall, I invite you to become a patrol envoy of our Extreme Martial Arts Hall. The specific benefits and treatment will be explained in an email that will follow; you can review it before making your decision."

As Hong spoke, an email was sent over as well.

Qi Fei had Babata confirm there were no bizarre conditions before agreeing directly.

Having stayed at the Extreme Martial Arts Hall for so many years, he still had some attachment to it.

"Business is finished; now for a personal matter of mine."

After Qi Fei agreed, Hong spoke up.

"I would like to know if you have obtained any resources useful for the Planetary Level? If you are willing, I might be able to trade with you for some."

He stated his needs directly.

"I have, I obtained some treasures known as Wood Bud Crystals."

Qi Fei answered honestly.

"Furthermore, it's not just Wood Bud Crystals; I have other things I can trade with the Martial Arts Hall."

"Oh? I wonder what those might be?"

Hong hadn't expected there to be any unexpected gains.

"I gained an ability when I broke through to the Planetary level that allows me to cultivate Spirits of Vegetation."

Qi Fei did indeed gain this ability during the time he was breaking through to the Planetary level.

It was just that this ability could also be used for other things.

"Really?"

Hong's voice sounded somewhat pleasantly surprised.

He estimated that Qi Fei didn't have many of a supreme treasure like Wood Bud Crystals, probably only a few.

But this special ability to cultivate Spirits of Vegetation was different.

That was a constant, inexhaustible source of resources.

"You can come over and see for yourself, Hall Master. I was planning on cultivating them in large quantities anyway."

Qi Fei told Hong his plan directly.

"Good, I'll be there shortly."

Hong agreed decisively.

"Besides that, I also obtained a Nutrient Pod that helps Apprentices break through to the Planetary level, and I can sell some slots to the Martial Arts Hall."

Since Babata was already preparing to whip up a fake Nutrient Pod, Qi Fei simply adopted this excuse.

"Price?"

Hong only had this one question.

"How about half a Wood Bud Crystal?"

Qi Fei said after giving it some thought.

Although Wood Bud Crystals are mainly used for the Planetary level, their value isn't actually low due to their extremely high versatility.

If they were in the universe, the price would probably have to be lowered quite a bit to sell them.

"That's too low. Two-thirds of a Wood Bud Crystal should be about right."

Hong actually helped Qi Fei raise the price.

"That works too."

Since the other party was willing to pay more, Qi Fei naturally had no reason to refuse.

"Then it's settled. I will draw up a list for you, and you can send me any other requirements you have. See you in a bit."

After saying that, Hong hung up the phone.

Following Hong, the calls came in one after another from Thor, the Hall Master of the Thunder Martial Arts Hall, the Chairman of the HR Alliance, and others.

Qi Fei repeated the same story he told Hong to all the various factions.

In an instant, countless fighter jets took to the sky, heading toward where Qi Fei was staying.