After receiving Aunt Long's message, Qin Ming greeted Wu Jiang and left Moon Gazing Island.
A short while later.
Riding his beloved Silver-Winged Frost Bee, he arrived at Tianhe Market District.
This time, he did not disguise himself to hide from prying eyes, since he was going to discuss matters with Aunt Long.
After passing inspection and entering the market district, Qin Ming followed the main road straight toward Mirror Snow Pavilion.
Some of the wandering cultivators coming and going on the street recognized Qin Ming. Astonished, they warmly greeted him one after another.
"Senior Qin! Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Congratulations on becoming a Tier 2 High-Grade Spirit Planter!"
"Qin, you are truly the pride of our Spirit Rest Archipelago! A Tier 2 High-Grade Spirit Planter—there is no other one in the entire archipelago."
"Fellow Daoist Qin is truly impressive! Your name has shaken Azure Sea Immortal City. I heard even Azure Sea Adept personally received you."
"What? Received by a Golden Core Adept? That is incredibly prestigious!"
"Fellow Daoist Qin, would you be interested in publishing a book on Spirit Plants?"
"Many Fellow Daoists in our Spirit Rest Archipelago want to learn from and emulate you as well."
"Indeed, indeed! Quite a few Fellow Daoists have changed professions lately and gone off to farm."
"..."
All manner of flattery and congratulations rang endlessly in Qin Ming's ears.
Qin Ming forced a smile as he responded, while quickening his pace toward Mirror Snow Pavilion.
He did not enjoy such social occasions.
Especially those who wanted him to write a book at the end—they truly made him feel ashamed.
A journey that should have taken half the time it took to drink a cup of tea was dragged out for over half an hour on the road.
Outside Mirror Snow Pavilion, Aunt Long,