Some Things Should Not Be Thought About Carelessly

Yue Shuo had originally planned to wait until his cultivation on the seventeenth or eighteenth reached 500, then either go himself or have Gu Jiu take ten mature Gathering Spirit Grass plants.

To the market to buy a Spirit Carp.

But Manager Qin Yan had reminded him that he had to go during the first three days of a ten-day period.

The first three days of the middle ten-day period had just passed.

He had completed the cultivation of ten Gathering Spirit Grass plants on the night of the fourteenth, so the earliest he could go to the market was during the day tomorrow, the fifteenth.

If he ignored someone else's reminder.

It might affect Manager Qin Yan's impression of him.

But that was not too great a problem.

After all, he had completed the cultivation of Gathering Spirit Grass in around forty days, and his Lesser Cloud-Rain Technique had reached the minor mastery level.

No matter what, he would stand out among the new disciples.

Of course, whether he should stand out or not.

After completing that night's spirit herb cultivation, Yue Shuo fell into thought.

He glanced beyond the Spirit Field. Gu Jiu was not nearby.

He did not like anyone watching while he cast spells.

Thus, Gu Jiu only passed by the Spirit Field when bringing him water from the spirit well.

At other times, Gu Jiu would only come over if Yue Shuo summoned him.

Or when breakfast, lunch, or dinner was ready.

Therefore, Gu Jiu did not know that ten Gathering Spirit Grass plants had already matured in the Spirit Field.

Yue Shuo considered it only briefly before reaching a decision.

He slept for three hours, and morning came the next day.

Just ten Gathering Spirit Grass plants.

He carried out his usual morning cultivation session.

After calling Gu Jiu over, he placed the ten Gathering Spirit Grass plants he had personally harvested into a wooden box.

Going out himself was out of the question.

Before he possessed the ability to defend himself, attack, or flee for his life.

He had decided to stay tucked away in Little Brook Valley!

"Take these ten Gathering Spirit Grass plants to Manager Qin Yan at the market. If there is fresh Spirit Carp, exchange them for one. Use the remaining five Spirit Stones to buy a bottle of Grain-Repelling Pills!"

Gathering Spirit Grass could be sold for three Spirit Stones per plant.

Ten plants came to exactly thirty Spirit Stones.

As for Spirit Carp, he had checked last time. The Qin Clan shop sold them for twenty-five Spirit Stones each, all roughly the same size, about one foot long.

"With the remaining two Spirit Stones, buy Yellow Talisman Paper from Little Hemmu Island for me on your way back."

Yue Shuo had arranged every detail of the Gathering Spirit Grass proceeds clearly.

As for whether Gu Jiu would covet a small profit and take advantage of him?

Yue Shuo thought.

Using ten Gathering Spirit Grass plants to test the character of someone by his side was, for someone with an attribute panel cheat like him.

Simply the best possible outcome!

Naturally, Gu Jiu had no idea that his young master had already thought out how to deal with him if he betrayed him.

At that moment, he was shocked and overjoyed.

He truly knew more common knowledge about spirit plant masters than the other martial servants did.

That was why he understood.

Just how astonishing his young master's talent in spirit plant cultivation was!

Ten Gathering Spirit Grass plants cultivated in a month and a half!

That was an ability only a formal first-rank spirit plant master possessed!

"Young Master, if anyone asks about the cultivation of this Gathering Spirit Grass, how should I answer? Should I keep my mouth shut?"

Gu Jiu was a cautious person.

Yue Shuo was somewhat surprised and casually asked, "Don't you need to report my cultivation progress?"

At those words, Gu Jiu was so frightened that he immediately dropped to his knees.

He raised one hand and swore:

"Young Master! This lowly one has not! This lowly one would never dare casually reveal your cultivation progress to outsiders!!"

Yue Shuo was half convinced, half doubtful.

Still, outwardly, he stepped forward to help him up and smiled mildly.

"I thought that was standard practice. It is naturally better if it is not."

Neither his speech nor demeanor resembled that of an ordinary twelve-year-old boy from Lesser Desolate Island, but the changes in his bearing and temperament after cultivation.

Left Gu Jiu without the slightest doubt.

The young man's diligence, racing against every second in cultivation, and his talent as a spirit plant master.

Were both far from ordinary.

Gu Jiu had never seen their like in his life!

With such self-control and diligence in his youth, his future achievements were beyond imagination.

Gu Jiu lowered his head and once more declared his loyalty.

With utter sincerity!

Yue Shuo knew that his schedule had been too packed lately, and he had not spoken much with Gu Jiu beyond what was necessary.

Yet communication was an important channel for drawing two people closer together.

There was no shortage of people who were mature beyond their years.

Twelve was not so young either. After all, this was not his previous life.

There were plenty of youths here who began supporting their families at twelve or thirteen, though most were limited by their age and experience.

He had studied since childhood and had been frail when young.

Establishing the image of someone naturally intelligent with high comprehension fit his background and life experiences perfectly.

Thus, he did not deliberately display a childish side.

With a hint of vexation, he said:

"I have not formally entered the sect yet. Even if I have some talent in planting, if I cannot reach Qi Refining Level One within a year, it will be difficult for me to remain here on the main island."

"Rest assured, Young Master!"

Hearing this, Gu Jiu became incomparably excited.

"This lowly one will certainly not fail the task you have entrusted to me and will exchange for the Spirit Carp!!"

Yue Shuo encouraged him, naturally also reminding him to prioritize his own safety and act cautiously.

With Gu Jiu around, he could confidently entrust all matters outside cultivation to him.

His words carried the implication that he regarded Gu Jiu as a trusted confidant.

Of course,

He also mentioned that if anyone asked about him, Gu Jiu could reveal that he had comprehended the Lesser Cloud-Rain Technique early on.

Gu Jiu heavily kowtowed once to Yue Shuo.

He was exceedingly moved by his young master's trust. Without saying any further words of assurance, he took a wrapping cloth and bundled up the wooden box.

Then he left with his head held high and his chest thrust out.

Of course, another description had actually flashed through Yue Shuo's mind, but it felt inauspicious, so he changed it to another phrase.

"I hope everything goes smoothly."

Gu Jiu's departure had no effect on Yue Shuo's cultivation.

He continued his daytime training.

Recovery!

Practicing ineffective talisman drawing.

Practicing the hand seals for the remaining two arts among the Three Planting Arts.

His time remained tightly packed, without the slightest slackening. At noon, he simply ate a Grain-Repelling Pill, leaving one remaining.

Zou Chongying and Tian Wan had given them to him.

He had originally planned to save them for a critical moment, but now that he could afford to buy more.

There was no need to hoard them and let their efficacy diminish.

After swallowing the Grain-Repelling Pill.

Yue Shuo felt warmth spread through his stomach.

Without hunger distracting him, his afternoon cultivation and Divine Sense recovery seemed to gain a slight boost in effectiveness.

Yue Shuo fell into thought.

"Sure enough, even ordinary food grown on an island rich in spiritual energy is merely Mortal food. It still slightly hinders cultivation."

Naturally, he knew that eating Spirit Rice and demon beast meat was better for cultivation.

They contained more spiritual energy.

The former was also purer.

But the issue was that he was merely an external disciple, and a Prospective Disciple who had not yet reached Qi Refining Level One.

He received no allocation of cultivation resources whatsoever.

He had heard that disciples of the Qin Clan Lineage.

Received a stick of Spirit-Drawing Incense during the Spirit-Drawing Entry stage, making it easier for them to succeed in Spirit Induction.

And upon reaching Qi Refining Level One, they would receive medicinal pills as well.

Of course, Yue Shuo did not feel any resentment over such differences. This was perfectly normal.

They were merely workers.

The others had Lineage dividends.

Moreover, under normal circumstances, the Qin Clan provided Mortal people within its sphere of influence with safe shelter during beast tides.

Then selected those with Spiritual Roots as external disciples.

Giving them the opportunity to cultivate while working.

With this current employment selection and resource exchange model.

Yue Shuo personally found it quite fair.

The working environment was not bad.

If nothing unexpected happened, he planned to remain here for a long time.

Of course, some things should not be thought about carelessly. The moment one thought of them, trouble came. At dusk, Gu Jiu returned.

Covered in serious injuries, he was brought back by Zou Chongying and Tian Wan.