After Slash-and-Burn Comes Fire Sowing, Competition Is Too Fierce (1/3)
Harvested 1166 "Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice" plants, lifespan increased by 7000 days.
Harvested 453 "Supreme-Grade Watermelon," with a lifespan increased by 2265 days.
Harvested 820 "Supreme-Grade Chinese Cabbage", lifespan increased by 4100 days.
Current remaining lifespan: 706 years.
Current supply of [Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice: 8000 jin].
This harvest increased lifespan by 13,365 days, which is approximately 36 years.
Xu Changqing's current lifespan has surpassed the five hundred years of the Golden Core Realm.
Who would have thought he was just a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator?
Even if they never harvest lifespan again, they can still live for over seven hundred years.
As for rare Spirit Plant, aside from the Mutated Green Gourd that have already been harvested, the other Sowing Cause they were not yet mature.
Next, Xu Changqing divided the straw in half.
Half of the first acre of Grade-Two Spirit Field should be reserved.
The remaining half was placed in the newly added second acre of Grade-Two Spirit Field.
With everything in place, he stood on the edge of the field and activated the [Blazing-Oil Method], channeling the Fire Spiritual Power in his dantian. His hands instantly turned bright red, and then with a "whoosh," two balls of burning flame emerged.
With a flick of his wrist, red flames flew out and landed on two piles of straw.
The flames spread rapidly, followed by a sizzling sound.
This is the traditional way of farming, called [Slash-and-Burn Farming].
Its purpose is to quickly clear the Spirit Fields.
Moreover, ashes contain various nutrients.
It has a similar effect to Spirit Beast Manure, increasing the fertility of Black Soil.
The burning flames were reflected in Xu Changqing's eyes, and he couldn't help but sigh, "Everything has become so much more convenient since I acquired the Fire Spiritual Root."
And so on.
Once you awaken your Earth Spirit Root, you can loosen the soil yourself.
Awakening the Water Spirit Root allows one to generate rain on their own.
Once you awaken your Metal Spiritual Root, you can eliminate insects on your own.
Possessing five Spirit Root, it is completely self-sufficient.
As time passed, the flames gradually died out.
The burned straw turned into warm ashes.
Xu Changqing opened his Small Storage Bag, took out a common Spirit Artifact rake, and then walked towards the first acre of Grade-Two Spirit Field on the left, beginning to spread the ashes evenly on the Black Soil.
Originally, Han Su could have helped with this step.
After all, the Earth Spirit Root is faster and more efficient at loosening the soil.
So far, there has been no news from the other party.
I don't know if they went to the 38th level of the Earth Vein or came into contact with the Yellow Qi.
Therefore, Xu Changqing had to do it himself. Although it was hard work, it was safer.
Why not find another Earth Spirit Root?
Strangers you've never worked with are ultimately not trustworthy.
After finishing with the pile on the left, Xu Changqing immediately headed towards the second acre of Grade-Two Spirit Field on the right.
Using the exact same method, the ash was spread evenly on the Black Soil with a rake.
It does take a lot of time for one person, but thankfully he enjoys it.
After that, the matter was not over.
Next, Xu Changqing brought over the Spirit Beast Manure.
Then, in the exact same way as before, we began fertilizing the Black Soil.
Ash can indeed increase fertility.
But compared to Spirit Beast Manure, it's still not quite there.
The excrement had been processed by the people of Beast Spirit Valley, becoming very dry. With a slight tap of a rake, it immediately crumbled into tiny fragments.
After finishing the first mu of Spirit Fields, they started working on the second mu.
Three hours had passed after all the Spirit Fields had undergone the processes of Slash-and-Burn Farming, spreading ash, and fertilizing.
Xu Changqing, carrying a rake on his right shoulder, smiled contentedly at the fruits of his labor, "Once Lao Zhao finishes sending down the magical rain, I can start a new round of planting."
Then, he turned around and went to the ditch, where he put the rake, which was covered in dust and excrement, in to wash it a little.
Only after ensuring that no residue was visible on the outside was it placed into another Small Storage Bag.
Then they walked towards the wooden house and began preparing lunch.
About half an hour later, Zhao Ziyue's voice rang out from outside. "Old Xu."
Hearing the noise, Xu Changqing came out of the house holding two slices of watermelon. "You've finally arrived."
Zhao Ziyue immediately explained, "I'm late because I went fishing in a river that's quite far away this time."
Xu Changqing approached the other person, handed them a slice of watermelon, and asked, "So, did you catch any fish this time?"
Zhao Ziyue took the watermelon, chuckled, and said proudly, "A small crucian carp!"
"Uh..." Xu Changqing was speechless for a moment.
While munching on a watermelon, Zhao Ziyue said, "By the way, I heard from other fishermen that Black Dragon Pool seems safe now; the Fish Demon hasn't appeared for a long time."
Xu Changqing knew the reason, but pretended not to know and said, "Isn't that great? We can fish for Dragonfish without worry."
Zhao Ziyue nodded in deep agreement. "That's what I was thinking too. When shall the three of us go to Black Dragon Pool again?"
Xu Changqing took a step back and laughed, "I probably don't have time to spend with you."
Zhao Ziyue exclaimed "Eh?" and asked curiously, "What do you mean?"
Xu Changqing pointed to the two acres of Grade-Two Spirit Field in front of him and said, "As you can see, I have to cultivate these two acres of Spirit Fields now. How can I have time to fish?"
Most importantly, he caught all the Dragonfish himself.
Going to Black Dragon Pool is a complete waste of time and utterly pointless.
"That's true." Zhao Ziyue nodded slightly.
Xu Changqing continued, "Moreover, I'm currently collaborating with an Advanced Alchemist at the Alchemy Pavilion, and I'll be supplying them with medicinal herbs in the future, so I'm even more tied up with this."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ziyue's eyes widened. "Advanced Alchemist?!"
Although I don't have a deep understanding of elixirs.
However, the reason he was able to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage was because of a Foundation Establishment, so he knew how powerful Advanced Alchemist were.
Unexpectedly, after only a few days, Xu Changqing has actually reached a cooperation agreement with an Advanced Alchemist. Does this mean that he can now use connections to buy pills?
The two chatted for a while longer until they finished the watermelon.
Then, Zhao Ziyue began to cast the [Minor Cloud-Rain Art].
Xu Changqing reminded him, "Later, please send more spiritual rain to the second newly added Spirit Fields on the right. The nutrients in the Black Soil are still too low."
Zhao Ziyue nodded. "No problem."
After he finished, he left immediately.
I'm planning to meet with Hu Bugui to discuss going fishing at Black Dragon Pool.
After all, it's a well-known saying in Beast Spirit Valley that as long as you catch Dragonfish, you can become the apprentice of that Golden Core Realm fisherman.
Whether it's him or Hu Bugui, if they succeed, they won't need to participate in the Formal Disciple Grand Competition.
I'm well aware of my own capabilities.
Even if you participate, you'll be eliminated after a few rounds.
After all, even Lan Tian, the top formal disciple of the Water-Control Pavilion, has now fallen to seventh place on the pre-competition rankings.
It's easy to imagine how fierce the competition will be in next year's Formal Disciple Grand Competition.
Even genius disciples can fail, so the outcome for ordinary, formal disciple is predictable.
Watching their departing figures, Xu Changqing grinned and said, "You guys go fishing, you'll catch one without making a sound!!!"