Transplanting Mutated Spirit Rice, Its Value Was Astonishing

The value of a Mutated Spirit Plant could not be underestimated.

But Xu Changqing's first thought was not to sell it.

Instead, he wanted to transplant it elsewhere.

For example, into that hidden cave beneath Stone Mountain.

Therefore, he decisively released his spiritual power, wrapping the entire Mutated Spirit Rice plant from top to bottom, including its roots in the black soil.

Then, with his other hand, he carefully began digging.

Before long, the Mutated Spirit Rice plant had been dug out.

And it had not suffered the slightest damage.

Xu Changqing quickly transported the Mutated Spirit Rice plant to the foot of Stone Mountain.

He replanted it in the black soil.

Then he carried spring water back and forth several times.

Throughout the process, his spiritual power never stopped flowing, as he feared something might go wrong.

Fortunately, there were no problems in the end.

"If every one of my Spirit Rice plants were this mutated variety, wouldn't the yield reach at least five thousand catties?" Xu Changqing crouched halfway down, his eyes carefully examining the transplanted Mutated Spirit Rice.

Even from a single plant, its future potential was clear to see.

In particular, what Xu Changqing cared about most was the [More Children, More Blessings] tag.

Could it be that the more rice ears or seeds it had, the deeper the mutation became?

With that speculation in mind, Xu Changqing left Stone Mountain's internal space.

Yet the moment he stepped outside, his Communication Talisman began to vibrate.

He took it from his small storage pouch and saw that it was Li Sancai.

"Senior Brother!"

"Come over tomorrow."

"What's going on?"

"Didn't you say you'd help me harvest Rainbow Orchid?"

"Ah—I completely forgot about that!"

"If you have something to do, you don't have to come."

"No, I'm free. I'll definitely go tomorrow!"

The communication ended.

As Xu Changqing set down the Communication Talisman, he raised an eyebrow.

Wasn't this like someone delivering a pillow just when he was sleepy?

The lifespan he had spent needed replenishing anyway.

And he could also ask Li Sancai about Mutated Spirit Plants.

In the blink of an eye, noon arrived the next day.

Only after feeding the little yellow dog and the pearl chickens did Xu Changqing set off.

He took the same route as before, only this time he moved faster.

By the time he arrived, Li Sancai had long been waiting in the pavilion.

"Senior Brother!" Xu Changqing cupped his hands in salute.

Li Sancai opened the fence gate, then beckoned. "Come in."

The two entered one after the other.

Since it was not his first visit, Xu Changqing did not inspect the other areas.

His gaze immediately fell upon the Rainbow Orchid awaiting harvest.

He discovered that its color had actually deepened.

It looked somewhat rich and dense.

A faint fragrance lingered in the air.

Li Sancai asked, "Will you rest first, or harvest directly?"

Xu Changqing immediately smiled. "This is Spirit Rice Wine I brewed. Senior Brother, taste it while guiding me through the harvest."

"Spirit Rice Wine?" Expectation appeared in Li Sancai's eyes.

Even that drunkard Pei Mo loved it dearly, so it certainly would not be ordinary.

Xu Changqing took out a catty of Second-Grade Spirit Rice Wine, prepared in advance, from his small storage pouch and handed it over. Then he headed straight for the spirit field where Rainbow Orchid was planted.

After taking it, Li Sancai returned to the pavilion first and immediately poured himself a cup.

At once, a rich aroma of rice and wine spread through the air.

Though he had not yet tasted it.

He could tell from the fragrance alone that its quality was anything but poor.

Li Sancai could not help glancing at Xu Changqing, who had entered his spirit field.

He had not expected someone so young.

To possess such superb brewing skills.

At that moment, Xu Changqing called out from the spirit field, "Senior Brother, is Rainbow Orchid harvested starting from the roots as well?"

"That's right." Li Sancai answered, then lifted his wine cup and took a small sip.

In an instant, it was as though he had been struck by lightning.

The mellow wine slid through his mouth and down his throat into his stomach.

In that moment, a warm current swept through his entire body.

Spirit Rice Wine was common, and many spirit farmers brewed it.

But Spirit Rice Wine of this quality, this taste, this standard.

Li Sancai swore that throughout the entire spirit fields, apart from Xu Changqing, no one could brew it.

It was hard to believe that this was the most common, even most ordinary, Spirit Rice Wine.

Yet its taste, and the sensation after drinking it, left him utterly intoxicated.

He immediately drained the cup in one gulp, then narrowed his eyes and carefully savored the aftertaste.

On the other side, Xu Changqing saw that the other man was drinking and did not disturb him.

He quietly circulated the Evergreen Formula to sense Rainbow Orchid's condition.

[Mature]

[Undamaged]

[Abundant Spiritual Energy]

[High Quality Today]

[Exceptional Quality in Three Days]

Seeing this information, Xu Changqing frowned.

He had thought Li Sancai would be better than Zhang Su.

Yet he discovered that the two were six of one and half a dozen of the other.

Neither understood Spirit Plants with meticulous, all-encompassing precision.

Neither could grasp the best timing for a quality increase.

However, he had no intention of reminding them.

His persona was that of an official disciple who had only entered the sect one year ago.

If he proved more outstanding than Li Sancai, Zhang Su, and the others instead, he would easily offend people.

Thus, Xu Changqing bent down and honestly began harvesting.

[Harvested 1 "High-Quality Rainbow Orchid," Lifespan +5 Days]

[Harvested 1 "High-Quality Rainbow Orchid," Lifespan +5 Days]

[Harvested 1 "High-Quality Rainbow Orchid," Lifespan +5 Days]

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Once he started working, time flew by.

An hour later, all the Rainbow Orchid had been harvested.

Each and every plant was neatly arranged along the ridge of the field.

Piled together, they stood nearly three meters high, like a colorful wall.

[Remaining Lifespan: 65079 Days]

Harvesting the Rainbow Orchid had added [5565 Days] to his lifespan, roughly equivalent to fifteen years.

"Senior Brother, I've finished harvesting." Seeing no reaction from the other side for a long while, Xu Changqing could not help calling out.

"Hm?" Li Sancai emerged from his drunken stupor, his eyes unfocused as he said, "Oh!"

One catty of Second-Grade Spirit Rice Wine.

In the span of that hour, he had actually drunk half a catty.

Though he had not lost consciousness yet, he was already floating as if he had ascended to immortality.

When he walked, one foot went deep and the other shallow, as though he could fall at any moment.

Xu Changqing climbed onto the field ridge and took a look, unable to help freezing. "You're drunk?"

Li Sancai asked with a beaming smile, "Junior Brother, where did you learn those brewing skills?"

Xu Changqing shrugged. "They're a family inheritance."

Li Sancai nodded slightly. "Sure enough, masters are hidden among the common folk. Ordinary Spirit Rice Wine could actually reach such quality. Truly incredible."

Xu Changqing smiled at that. "If Senior Brother likes it, I'll bring some more next time."

With a regretful expression, Li Sancai said, "What a pity my younger cousin has already left the Immortal Sect for the Central Region. Otherwise, I would definitely have given him some to try."

Seeing that he was still drunk, Xu Changqing took the opportunity to ask, "Senior Brother, I heard Spirit Plants can mutate?"

Li Sancai was startled at first, then nodded. "Yes, some Spirit Plants do mutate at certain times, stages, or under certain conditions, but the probability is extremely, extremely low."

After so many years in the spirit fields, he had only seen it twice.

That showed just how rare it was.

"What about their value?" Xu Changqing's face was full of curiosity.

"Mutated Spirit Plants are scarce goods, and many people collect them.

You can either hand them over to the sect and receive a reward of at least 1,000 points.

Or sell them outside for at least a hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones," Li Sancai answered.

Xu Changqing was utterly shocked.

A single Mutated Spirit Plant was casually worth 1,000 points or over a hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

Then wouldn't the Mutated Spirit Rice with the [More Children, More Blessings] tag be even more astonishing!!!