Changes for Each, a Toast Between Man, Dog, and Chicken
"Yes, yes, yes." Han Xin grinned, revealing a row of white teeth. "I thought you were just a lackey following Li Sancai around, but I didn't expect your brewing skills to be so excellent."
"Uh." Xu Changqing looked slightly embarrassed.
Han Xin seemed unaware that her words were somewhat hurtful, and continued nonchalantly, "Ever since Pei Mo went to the Central Region with Li Lingbi, I've been craving this wine."
Xu Changqing's heart skipped a beat. "Could I ask you to install a formation?"
Since the other party has been chosen as "one of their own" by Li Lingbi.
This means they definitely have a talent for formations.
Han Xin took a sip of the Spirit Rice Wine, then wiped the wine from the corner of her mouth with her hand before replying, "Sure."
"What's the price?" Xu Changqing asked with a curious look.
Han Xin thought for a moment and said, "Forget about the Spirit Stone, I have a lot in my Storage Bag. You can use Spirit Rice Wine as payment afterward."
Upon hearing that no Spirit Stone were required, Xu Changqing's eyes lit up. "How many kilograms do you want?"
Han Xin clicked her tongue and said, "Since we're on the same side, I'll give you a friendly price: 100 catties of Spirit Rice Wine to install a low-level formation."
"It's not impossible," Xu Changqing thought for a moment and agreed.
100 jin of Second-Grade Spirit Rice Wine is equivalent to 20 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
Currently, a low-level formation costs 15 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone on the market.
Although I suffered a slight loss.
But it's alright, at least I made the acquaintance of a formation master.
The two then exchanged Communication Talisman.
Then, Xu Changqing simply packed up and closed the stall.
They started helping Hu Bugui sell spirit beasts.
Perhaps it was because of Xu Changqing's sale of Spirit Rice Wine.
Quite a few people did inquire about the price.
They even bought spirit beasts.
I made quite a bit of money throughout the day.
It's much better than a few years ago.
As afternoon approached and their stall session ended, the two did not return home.
It's still early, you can wander around.
Let's see what's new at the Red Maple Valley Market these days.
As I wandered around, I didn't see many new things.
We bought quite a bit of food.
It's either a popular pastry from outside the market.
It's either food imbued with Spiritual Qi.
Although we are all cultivators.
We usually eat Spirit Rice Grain).
They were drinking from Spirit Spring.
But it must be admitted that food from other places has a unique flavor.
It especially contains the "human touch" that is familiar to everyone yet gradually fades away from.
Suddenly, three familiar faces walked towards us.
They are Zhao Ziyao, Zhao Ying, and Zhang Er.
When they saw Xu Changqing, they were all stunned.
Zhang Er was alright, even though the two of them had a very bad relationship to begin with.
Zhao Ziyao and Zhao Ying, on the other hand, had incredibly complicated expressions.
After some hesitation, Zhao Ziyao turned to Zhang Er beside him and asked in a low voice, "Senior Brother Zhang, could you lend me 10 jin of Second-Grade Spirit Rice?"
"What?" Zhang Er looked at him in surprise.
Zhao Ziyao pointed at Xu Changqing and said, "I owe him."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Er narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then nodded. "Okay, but it will have to be deducted from your resources."
Zhao Ziyao was stunned, then revealed an expression of extreme resentment.
After encountering difficulties last time, he had no choice but to seek refuge with Zhang Er.
Although the Spirit Fields still belongs to them, they have to share the yield with the other party each time.
Therefore, they were not much different from tenant farmers like Zhao Ying.
Resources are scarce to begin with, and cultivation is slow.
Now we have to deduct a portion as well.
There was nothing I could do; I ran into my creditors here.
It's been almost a year since I last paid my dues, and I feel somewhat guilty.
Zhang Er asked, sounding slightly impatient, "How is it?"
"Okay." Zhao Ziyao took a deep breath and gritted his teeth in agreement.
Then, Zhang Er took out 10 jin of Second-Grade Spirit Rice from his Storage Bag.
But instead of handing it to the other person, he threw it on the ground with a look of disgust.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Ziyao's face darkened, and a surge of anger welled up inside him.
At this moment, Zhao Ying, who was standing next to her, secretly tugged at the corner of her clothes.
Finally, Zhao Ziyao, trembling all over, bent down and picked up the 10 jin of Second-Grade Spirit Rice from the ground like a beggar begging for food.
He immediately went up to Xu Changqing without saying a word.
He stuffed the Spirit Rice Grain directly into his arms, then turned and went back.
Seeing this, Xu Changqing's gaze swept over Zhao Ziyao, Zhao Ying, Zhang Er one by one.
He never expected that these three people, or even just two of them, would end up together.
Unlike Zhao Ying, Zhao Ziyao possessed a natural talent for planting.
He passed the assessment on the periphery in just two attempts and became formal disciple.
Logically speaking, they should have a bright future.
Things are different now.
Four people who were promoted to permanent positions together.
Lin An was arrested for breach of contract, and it's unclear what he's doing there.
Zhao Ziyao and Zhao Ying both joined Zhang Er's forces and became tenant farmers.
Zhang Er chuckled, "Junior Brother Xu, long time no see. You're getting more and more carefree!"
Xu Changqing stared at the other man with indifferent eyes and casually asked, "How have you been, Senior Brother Zhang?"
Zhang Er glanced at Zhao Ziyao, who looked aggrieved, and then said meaningfully, "Of course, that would be great. It would be even better if you joined us too."
Apart from Hu Bugui, everyone else here could understand.
After all, Xu Changqing, Zhao Ziyao, and Zhao Ying were promoted to full-fledged employees together.
Xu Changqing shrugged. "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Zhang, but I'm currently with Senior Brother Li Sancai and can't get away for the time being."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Er raised an eyebrow and took a few steps forward to stand in front of Xu Changqing. The two looked at each other, their eyes reflecting each other's images. Then, Zhang Er sneered, "I knew it was Li Sancai who helped you back then, but compared to my cousin Zhang Su, he's still lacking."
Xu Changqing smiled slightly, "Senior Brother Zhang Su, I ran into him at Li Lingbi's birthday banquet last time, but unfortunately he left too soon, and we didn't get a chance to catch up."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Er's pupils contracted sharply. After a moment of surprise and uncertainty, he turned around and shouted at Zhao Ziyao and Zhao Ying behind him, "What are you standing there for? Let's go!"
Watching the other person's hurried departure.
Xu Changqing revealed a mocking smile.
Zhang Er originally wanted to use his cousin Zhang Su to disgust himself.
After all, what happened last time was still fresh in my mind.
The result was not only unsuccessful, but also quite shocking.
Li Sancai's status in Spirit Fields was indeed inferior to Zhang Su's, which was obvious to all.
But it has an advantage that many people don't have.
That was my cousin, Li Lingbi.
This genius, whose Threefold Mutual-Generating Spiritual Roots, is about to break through to the Golden Core Realm.
Moreover, what Zhang Er feared even more was his master behind him.
This is Nascent Soul True Lord whom the entire Zhang Family cannot afford to offend.
Hu Bugui asked with a disgruntled look, "Who is this idiot?"
Xu Changqing shook his head. "I'd say we're half acquaintances."
Hu Bugui his lip. "This guy's words are so irritating."
Xu Changqing didn't seem to mind, and instead said, "Let's go home."
The two immediately left the Red Maple Valley Market.
For the first half of the journey, we continued to use Flying Paper Crane.
As they drew closer to the entrance of Beast Spirit Valley, Hu Bugui summoned his Spirit Beast Camel, a camel, and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Xu, see you next year!"
"Okay, see you next year!" Xu Changqing bowed with his hands clasped.
Soon, Hu Bugui ran far away.
Xu Changqing, on the other hand, piloted the Flying Paper Crane alone.
I finally got home before sunset.
"Woof woof!" The yellow dog excitedly rubbed against its owner's legs.
The Pearl Chicken was still the same as before, perched on the armrest of the chair.
He appears to rule the world, but in reality, his pair of black eyes are constantly darting around.
I wonder what he's thinking.
Xu Changqing squatted down, stroked the dog's head, and laughed, "A fellow Daoist has already named you; from now on, you'll be called [Wangwang]!"
"Woof woof!" Wangwang grinned foolishly.
Xu Changqing stood up and walked towards the kitchen, muttering to himself, "A lot happened at the Red Maple Valley Market today..."
He didn't care whether Wangwang and the Pearl Chicken could understand him.
He began to pour out his heart to himself.
After all, there's no other living person here.
This is my first year as formal disciple.
Last year, only Spirit Rice Grain and Wangwang company.
This year, they've added a Pearl Chicken.
Even the food was exceptionally plentiful.
Roasted sweet potatoes, stir-fried cabbage with chili peppers, stir-fried eggs with chili peppers, half a watermelon, and various desserts.
Whether you prepared it yourself or bought it at the Red Maple Valley Market.
In short, there was so much stuff that it couldn't all fit on the table.
Soon, a person, a dog, and a chicken were sitting at the table.
A steaming bowl of delicious food is laid out before you.
Xu Changqing personally filled the bowls of Wangwang and the Pearl Chicken with water, then filled his own small wine cup with Spirit Rice Wine, and then held it up. "Wangwang is another year older. From now on, you should stay home and guard the house properly and not run around anymore."
Don't always be so worried about eating Pearl Chicken; if you wanted to, you would have already done it.
As for me, I've worked fairly hard this year, but I need to avoid arrogance and impetuosity, and strive to do even better next year.
Cheers!!!"