Seeing Lu Ming suddenly interfere, Lin Changkong's eyes turned cold, and he said in a cold voice, "Your Thunderfire Hall's herb garden has been damaged this time, and judging from past yields, I'm afraid you don't have the capacity to consume these four hundred Moon Spirit Grass, do you?"
"Whether or not you can eat it is not something that Master Lin should worry about. It's just that my Thunderfire Hall can guarantee that most of the Moon Spirit Grass is of the same quality as this time. If Master Lin's quality is better than ours, then my Thunderfire Hall will naturally give up the competition," Lu Ming said with a smile.
Lin Changkong's face darkened. He really couldn't understand how Lu Ming dared to have such confidence.
"Oh? Can you guarantee that most of the four hundred Moon Spirit Grass that Thunderfire Hall will provide to the Li Clan in the second half of the year will be of this quality?" The Li Clan elder named Li He asked, his eyes lighting up.
Moon Spirit Grass is an extremely important part of the Li Clan's annual income. Some of the pills produced by the Li Clan require Moon Spirit Grass as an ingredient, and the higher the quality of Moon Spirit Grass, the better the quality of the pills they produce.
Lu Ming nodded confidently.
"It seems your Thunderfire Hall has mastered some kind of secret technique for cultivating Moon Spirit Grass," Li He said thoughtfully.
There are many intricacies to cultivating medicinal herbs in the world. Some secret techniques can improve the quality and success rate of corresponding spiritual herbs. However, these secret techniques are rare and precious, and in the hands of any power, they are golden goose that lays golden eggs.
The fact that Thunderfire Hall was able to produce so many high-quality Moon Spirit Grass this time, and maintain a stable output afterward, strongly suggests to outsiders that they have mastered some kind of secret technique for cultivating Moon Spirit Grass.
However, no one could have imagined that the so-called secret technique was actually a kind of Spirit Fire, and moreover, it wasn't targeted at a single spiritual herb, but rather at all spiritual medicines in the world...
"If you can truly submit four hundred Moon Spirit Grass as promised in the second half of the year, then my Li Clan will naturally award this cooperation to your Thunderfire Hall." At this moment, the elder of the Li Clan looked at Lu Ming and the others with a gentle and eager gaze. Previously, he had been dissatisfied with Li Yan for always favoring the Thunderfire Hall, but now he secretly praised Li Yan's vision for finding such an excellent partner for the Li Clan.
"Then our Thunderfire Hall will certainly live up to your expectations." Lu Ming was overjoyed. It would indeed take a lot of time to grow four hundred Moon Spirit Grass, but this income would completely reverse the Thunderfire Hall's dire situation.
The supply of Dharma Pattern Pill needed for Lu Qingyan and Lu Jinglei's cultivation will also return to normal.
Li Yan nodded with a smile. This result was naturally the most satisfactory. The Li Clan could obtain a high-quality Moon Spirit Grass and also support the Thunderfire Hall, so that she wouldn't have trouble explaining to her daughter.
"Master Lin, I'm sorry. If the Li Clan needs more Moon Spirit Grass in the future, we will definitely seek cooperation with the Golden Gang Sword Hall." Li Yan said apologetically to Lin Changkong.
Lin Changkong remained expressionless, said nothing more, and turned to leave.
Xu Xiong followed behind him, giving the group from the Thunderfire Hall a fierce look.
They didn't expect that their plan to target Thunderfire Hall would fail again.
After leaving the Li Clan, the two boarded the carriage heading back to the Golden Gang Sword Hall. As soon as Xu Xiong got in, he cursed, "What the hell? Where did they get these Moon Spirit Grass of such high quality?"
His face is still full of disbelief.
Lin Changkong's expression also darkened slightly. He had never taken the Thunderfire Hall seriously, especially after Zhang Yue left. In his eyes, the Thunderfire Hall was no different from a ruined hall. The entire Divine Ability Hall was being held up by that old man Lu Jin. He originally thought that he could easily crush the Thunderfire Hall with a few casual moves, but what happened?
Under his suppression, Thunderfire Hall not only seized Qingyuan Market Pavilion, but has also now come up with a secret technique for cultivating Moon Spirit Grass, which will enable it to produce a large number of high-quality Moon Spirit Grass every year in the future.
If this continues for a year or two, Thunderfire Hall will rise to prominence completely.
More importantly, Thunderfire Hall is no longer being held up by Lu Jin, that old man with no potential; in Lin Changkong's eyes, Lu Ming is the more threatening one.
He possesses High-Grade Divine Ability Bone and has excellent comprehension of supernatural arts, making him even more troublesome than Zhang Yue back then.
If this kid were allowed to grow up, he would be a real menace.
Lin Changkong suddenly realized with a gloomy expression that his suppression had not only failed to achieve its purpose, but had instead become an enhancer for the Thunderfire Hall. It was truly bizarre.
"Master, should we have the ' Peach Mountain Band ' attack the Thunderfire Hall's medicinal garden again? This time, let's plow up all their medicinal fields and cut off their roots, then let's see how they cultivate them!" Xu Xiong said, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.
Lin Changkong shook his head and said, " The Peach Mountain Band's actions this time have already alerted them somewhat. Even the local government has increased patrols recently, and the Thunderfire Hall herb garden is under close surveillance. Therefore, the Peach Mountain Band will not attack the herb garden again."
Xu Xiong said unwillingly, "Are we just going to sit idly by and watch the Thunderfire Hall grow stronger day by day?"
Lin Changkong lowered his eyes slightly, his face was gloomy, and a cold voice slowly came from his lips.
"Of course, it's impossible to keep them at ease."
The Li Clan's living room.
After the other managers of the medicinal herb gardens left, Li Yan finally relaxed and stepped down from the main seat, complaining, "You brat, you didn't even tell me about something this important beforehand, making me resort to some underhanded tricks here."
"It's too late, Auntie Li, don't be angry," Lu Ming pleaded. He had been so busy these past few days that he really didn't have time to deliver the message.
Li Yan wasn't truly angry. She turned to Lu Jin and asked, "Master Lu, can your Thunderfire Hall really provide these Moon Spirit Grass for the second half of the year? If it's not enough, that's alright. We can supplement it through other channels. I understand your intentions; it won't fall into the hands of the Golden Gang Sword Hall."
She worried that Lu Ming had said those things because of his grudge against Lin Changkong.
Upon hearing this, Lu Jin smiled and nodded, saying, "Patriarch Li Clan, rest assured, since A-Ming has spoken, my Thunderfire Hall can certainly fulfill the cooperation."
Hearing Lu Jin, who is known for his cautious and steady personality, say this, Li Yan was completely relieved. It seemed that Lu Ming's earlier outburst was not just a youthful impulsiveness.
"Come with me for a moment."
After a brief conversation with Lu Jin, Li Yan spoke to Lu Ming and then turned to walk into the side hall.
Lu Ming followed, a guess forming in his mind. It was most likely... it was about Jingyi. Had she sent news again?
Upon entering the side hall, Li Yan unsurprisingly took out a pink paper crane, its surface shimmering with spiritual light. Her face was filled with helplessness. " A-Yi's Flying Crane Letter. I've been complained about by her countless times lately. In the end, I had no choice but to tell her about your recent situation."
"Then a few days ago, I received this Flying Crane Letter. Listen to it."
She handed the pink Flying Crane Letter to Lu Ming, who took it and channeled a Primordial Qi into it. He then heard the girl's familiar, clear voice emanating from the crane's beak.
"Mother, did Lu Ming really awaken High-Grade Divine Ability Bone? That's amazing! I told you he would be extraordinary!"
"But can the Thunderfire Hall really provide him with enough cultivation resources?"
"Mother, isn't the ' Spirit Fish Banquet ' of the powerful families in Qingyuan Market going to be held this year? Please think of a way to get him to participate, okay? I beg you, as long as you can do it, even if you don't make him reply, it's fine. And I'll work hard to cultivate here and won't slack off!"
"Also, remember not to tell him that I asked you to do it, otherwise, given his arrogant personality, he might not accept it."
The girl's clear and melodious voice lingered in Lu Ming's ears. Her tone, which carried a hint of coquettishness and pleading, made him slightly startled, and his expression became somewhat complicated.
Li Yan sighed helplessly and said, "I don't know what kind of spell you cast on my daughter."
Lu Ming looked embarrassed and said, "It must be that the incident back then had too much of an impact on Jingyi. I was by her side at the time, accompanying her through the most terrifying period, so..."
Li Yan stared at him for a while without saying anything, but then said, "I've already promised A-Yi that I'll help you attend the ' Spirit Fish Banquet '."
Lu Ming looked puzzled.
" Spirit Fish Banquet? What's that for? Are we going to eat fish?"