Led by Village Chief Jack, the group arrived at an open area piled with construction materials.
Village Chief Jack said to Qian Yufeng, "Lord Soul Master, I had originally planned to use these materials to build a new house for my son."
"The materials are all ready, and it's still early. I can have people come lay the foundation, and the house should be set up before nightfall."
"You offered three Silver Soul Coins, which is enough to cover both the materials and labor costs."
He knew full well what was right and did not dare take advantage of these noble Soul Masters, so he told them the truth.
Qian Yufeng felt that Village Chief Jack was quite decent and willing to be honest with them.
"Village Chief Jack, since you have already prepared the materials, there is no need to trouble the villagers with the construction."
"The few of us have picked up some skills while traveling the continent, haha!"
Then Qian Yufeng took out five Silver Soul Coins and handed them to Village Chief Jack.
"You are an honest man. Use the extra money to buy the children in the village something tasty and help them get some nutrition. They are the village's hope for the future!"
Village Chief Jack was greatly surprised. This elder was completely different from the Soul Masters he had met before. The way Qian Yufeng looked at him made it seem as though he regarded him as an equal.
He said gratefully, "Thank you for your generosity, my lord. On behalf of the children, Jack thanks you!"
Then he carefully accepted the Silver Soul Coins from Qian Yufeng, his eyes filled with gratitude.
"Village Chief Jack, I have not seen many village elders of your character across the continent."
"We are about to build the house as well. If you are interested, you may watch."
Qian Yufeng spoke again.
Village Chief Jack thought Qian Yufeng was sending him away and immediately said, "Please build in peace, my lords. I will not allow the villagers to come near this place and disturb you!"
With that, he hurried away.
Qian Yufeng and the others looked at one another, then smiled.
This village chief was truly an interesting fellow.
Qian Yufeng looked at Qian Lingxin and said, "Put down the Dark Demon Evil God Cat and have it catch three wild chickens and a wild boar in the mountains."
The Dark Demon Evil God Cat, which was lying in Qian Lingxin's arms, immediately raised its head to look at him, beginning to question its existence.
What? You want me to hunt?!
You are treating me, the noble Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, like some lowly hunting dog?!
Qian Lingxin did not notice its change in expression. Instead, she smiled and stroked its head. "Be good, kitty. Our dinner depends on you!"
Qian Yufeng laughed. "Do not spoil it too much. If it disobeys, I will cut one meal from its rations today!"
Upon hearing that its rations were in danger, the Dark Demon Evil God Cat immediately jumped out of Qian Lingxin's arms, landed on the ground, and ran to Qian Yufeng's side, affectionately rubbing against his trouser leg.
It meant: Master, I am very obedient. Do not reduce my rations!
It could not be helped. The high-grade rations produced by the system were simply too good.
After eating them for so many days, the Dark Demon Evil God Cat had discovered that its cultivation had improved.
Its original thirty-two-thousand-year cultivation had directly risen to thirty-four thousand years.
Qian Yufeng looked at it with a smile. "Then go and bring back the prey I just mentioned safely, understand?!"
"Meow!" The Dark Demon Evil God Cat nodded, took a running start, and sped toward the forests around Holy Soul Village.
Qian Yufeng withdrew his gaze and looked at the three women. "Now it is time for us to build the house. The materials Village Chief Jack prepared are enough for us to construct a three-story pavilion."
"Patriarch, if the materials are insufficient, I can gather more," Qian Lingsu said. Her swordsmanship allowed her to collect suitable timber very quickly.
Qian Yufeng closed his eyes and began envisioning the design of the three-story pavilion.
He chose a relatively simple style with a Chinese influence and quickly formed an image of its exterior in his mind.
"The three of you, watch carefully. Fine control of Soul Power can ensure that you do not waste even the slightest bit of Soul Power in battle."
"Watch how I control it. Later, I will put you through related training!"
Qian Yufeng opened his eyes again and spoke to them in a stern tone.
He was now an Alchemy Grandmaster, so his control over Soul Power had naturally reached an extremely refined level.
Giving them this kind of special training was also meant to strengthen their spiritual power and lay the groundwork for the Soul Core Cultivation Method.
If the system mission reward one day happened to be the Soul Core Cultivation Method, the three of them would be much more secure in breaking through to higher realms.
Ah Yin's soul beast form possessed extremely powerful bloodline talent. Cultivating to the level of a Title Douluo was as easy for her as eating and drinking, but reaching level ninety-nine would still require some effort.
After adjusting his breathing and assessing the stacked materials and the size of the open ground, Qian Yufeng spread his hands and swiftly waved them, forming the holes needed for the buried support pillars. There were twelve key pillars in total.
To Qian Lingxin and Qian Lingsu, his movements did not seem fast, but Ah Yin sensed even and rapid fluctuations of Soul Power in the air.
All three women were shocked by Qian Yufeng's method and began pondering privately: how long would they need if they were to learn it?
Old Jack had conveniently prepared twelve thick Anvil Wood logs. This type of wood was of excellent quality; used as house pillars, it would not rot for at least fifty years and was not vulnerable to insects or ants.
Qian Yufeng used Soul Power control again, sanding the twelve Anvil Wood logs until their diameters and lengths were exactly identical before inserting them one by one into the holes he had made.
After finishing, Qian Yufeng turned to look at them. "Do not think this looked simple just because I completed it easily. It is a major test of spiritual power. This is also one reason why I used to enjoy sitting in meditation."
"To cultivate to my level, you will need to put in even greater effort. The process will be difficult, but I believe you will complete this cultivation perfectly!"
Qian Lingxin said, "Patriarch, our strength truly has not improved in a long time. An increase in Soul Power Level only allows us to fight longer in battle."
"Such meticulous control of yours may help improve my saber technique."
Qian Lingsu solemnly nodded, her eyes filled with the desire to become stronger.
Qian Yufeng had not personally taught them like this in a long time. This was such a rare opportunity that they had to study earnestly!
Although Ah Yin did not understand why he had included her, Qian Yufeng, who had cultivated Title Douluo, was worth learning from.
"Elder Qian, I will study seriously and work hard to complete the cultivation tasks you assign."
Qian Yufeng nodded and said again, "Next comes the construction of the walls and floors. Watch carefully and do not lose focus."
With that, he moved again, carving marks into the twelve pillars, drilling holes, and installing supports...
The originally empty ground gradually took on the rudimentary shape of a three-story wooden house.
Elsewhere, the Dark Demon Evil God Cat arrived at the back mountain of Holy Soul Village and caught the scent of a very peculiar fragrance.
Driven by curiosity, it followed the source of the scent and arrived before a pool of water.
At the center of the pool, an azure lotus was in bloom, yet an extremely dangerous aura came from beneath the water's surface.
Its cultivation was already thirty-four thousand years. Anything capable of threatening it had to be a soul beast of at least sixty thousand years.
"Meow, that lotus must be a treasure. I should go tell Master!"
Hehe, I have rendered a great service this time. Master should reward me with a bag of rations, right?!
The Dark Demon Evil God Cat swiftly turned and left.
Unbeknownst to it, after it departed, a pair of dragon horns emerged from the surface of the pool!
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