Chapter 105 (continued)

She then looked at Ying Qi and said, "Could you ask Shen Shangchi for me if he can get in touch with Dean Shen?"

Ying Qi then took out his identity token and sent a message to Shen Shangchi.

Shen Shangchi replied immediately, "What do you need Dean Shen? Is there something you want to ask about your studies?"

Ying Qi: "No."

"What is it?"

Why ask so many questions? I just want to know if you can get in touch with her.

The Agronomy Department students watching felt inexplicably sorry for Shen Heavenly Chosen.

On the contrary, Shen Shangchi seemed quite used to it, showing no sign of anger whatsoever, and instead said enthusiastically, "Of course I can, I'll send my mom a message..."

Li Yang gave Ying Qi a message in his Spirit Sea.

Ying Qi immediately added, "It needs to be a private connection, the kind that can't be eavesdropped on."

Shen Shangchi laughed and said, "You underestimate the Shen Family too much. Of course, my communication with my mother can't be eavesdropped on."

Li Yang still felt somewhat uneasy.

However, this is the strongest secrecy measure she can think of right now.

Ying Qi said, "Then go call your mom."

"So urgent?"

"Nonsense, why would I be looking for you if I wasn't in a hurry?"

"Okay, okay."

Shen Shangchi was extremely efficient, and Li Yang hadn't expected to be able to contact Shen Binghua so quickly.

Despite Ying Qi's straightforward and uncompromising nature, it is precisely this trait that prevents others from overthinking things.

For example, even someone as shrewd as Shen Shangchi never suspected that it was Li Yang who wanted to contact Shen Binghua.

Even after Shen Binghua answered the call, his voice was full of surprise. "Ying Qi, what do you want to see me about?"

Li Yang smiled and said, "Teacher Shen, it's me."

Shen Binghua: "..."

She had her doubts, but seeing how certain Shen Shangchi, she assumed it really Ying Qi looking for her.

For a moment, Ms. Shen Binghua was somewhat worried about the intelligence of her personally taught disciple.

He's usually very clever, but he turns into a fool when he's around Ying Qi.

Therefore, don't fall in love, or you'll become unhappy.

Shen Binghua rolled his eyes and asked, "What is it?"

Li Yang said tactfully, "I've encountered a bit of a problem, but I wasn't sure if it would be convenient for me to tell you."

Shen Binghua said calmly, "Don't say anything that's not good news."

Li Yang was incredibly clever; he instantly understood the subtext of those words.

They share a common secret: to expose the person behind it all.

This is not a good thing.

Shen Binghua was implying to her not to mention anything related to this.

No matter how secure the communication was, Shen Shangchi's mother could definitely hear it, and even some of the higher-ups in the Shen Family could hear it if they wanted to.

However, Shen Binghua had some connections within the Shen Family, so he wasn't afraid of others knowing some things about him.

After a moment's consideration, Li Yang briefly told Shen Binghua about the Blue Crystal Soil.

There was a long silence on the other end of the communicator.

After a while, Shen Binghua took a light breath and said, "You're really something."

Li Yang: "?"

The next moment, Shen Binghua raised his voice and said, "For such a big matter, go find Marquis of Wind Pavilion!"

That's insane.

This brat is truly blessed by heaven!

I can't believe I found such a resource!

Moreover, they've spread throughout the entire small Realm Domain!

The fact that Star Core can be grown... is enough to start a war Realm Domain.

What have the various races been fighting over in the Astral Realm for so many years?

Aren't these just scarce resources?

That brat blurted out, "I can mass-produce Star Plant that produce Star Core."

Even Shen Binghua, an "old man" who had witnessed the glory of the Nature Department, was dumbfounded.

Even at the height of their power, no one among the Logia-type Devil Nature Department could create something like this!

If such a thing existed, why would Cheng Dashan bother to build Tree Tower?

The Astral Realm is vast, teeming with countless strange and wondrous things.

Such things as Blue Crystal Soil are truly rare and hard to come by.

Li Yang quickly said, "Teacher, it's not that simple... The seeds of Third Grade Star Plant are still expensive. If 20 plants only produce three seeds..."

Shen Binghua gradually calmed down after hearing her say that.

That's correct.

Star Plant don't exist out of thin air; they are grown from seeds.

Killing Star Plant is easy, but planting Star Plant is not something anyone can do.

Furthermore, for other Star Wielders, since they can already kill Third Grade Star Plant, why bother planting them and harvesting their Star Core? It just goes through a lot of trouble.

What Li Yang didn't elaborate on was that the Star Plant she planted were all deeply polluted.

The probability of such Star Plant losing their Star Core is extremely low.

Like Li Yang in the Divine Miracle, who killed at least several thousand, not a single Star Core was lost.

However, after planting only twenty plants, three purple Star Core fell off.

If these Astral Realm creatures can produce a large number of Star Core, then everyone won't need to be bothered by the beast tide.

Beast tides aren't just caused by Star Beast; sometimes Star Plant also attack.

But... then it wouldn't be called a beast tide, it would be called door-to-door delivery!

Shen Binghua wasn't stupid; she quickly realized the loophole in Li Yang's words and asked, "Where did you get the Star Plant seeds?"

Li Yang: "..."

Shen Binghua had already heard about the Nature Pavilion's victory over the beast tide, and asked, "From the Divine Miracle, right?"

Li Yang: "Hmm..."

Shen Binghua couldn't help but raise his voice again. "So, after you planted those highly polluted Star Plant, the probability of Star Core falling off increased from one in a thousand to three in twenty?"

Such precise figures left Li Yang with nothing more than a silent "hmm."

Shen Binghua could no longer maintain his composure. "You do this every day! Can this get any more outrageous?!"

Li Yang said, "I think there are still some limitations, for example... breeding is quite troublesome."

"Is it more troublesome than Tree Tower?"

"Well..."

Shen Binghua rubbed his temples and said, "Go find Marquis of Wind Pavilion; only she can handle this."

This Blue Crystal Soil will inevitably bring about earth-shattering changes.

If obtaining purple Star Core becomes this easy, the strength of third and fourth-rank Star Wielders in Huaxia will increase dramatically.

At the same time, the Star Core can also be exchanged with other Realm Domain for more scarce resources, which will enhance its strength in all aspects.

Of course, it might also attract invaders.

The reason why some small Realm Domain are wiped out is because they lack strength but possess extremely valuable resources.

This is a huge matter. Currently, the only people in the Huaxia Heavenly Palace who can make decisions are Marquis of Wind Pavilion and Marquis of Mirror Bamboo.

Since Marquis of Mirror Bamboo dislikes Li Yang, then Marquis of Wind Pavilion is the only option.

Li Yang replied, "Teacher Shen, I don't trust Marquis of Wind Pavilion."

Li Yang had previously met with the Marquis of Wind Pavilion, and the two seemed to have a pleasant conversation, but that doesn't mean anything.

Given Li Yang's cautious nature, he would not easily trust Marquis of Wind Pavilion.

Shen Binghua paused for a moment, then said, "Yes, being cautious is the right thing to do."

She calmed down and realized that it was not appropriate for Li Yang to go see Marquis of Wind Pavilion.

It's highly likely that Marquis of Wind Pavilion is not the person behind the scenes.

The fact that this Marquis of Wind Pavilion has remained a neutral party is enough to prove how deep her cunning and how unpredictable her thoughts are.

If Li Yang hands over the Blue Crystal Soil to her, it might be like throwing a lamb to the slaughter, and she would have nothing to do with the Nature Pavilion from then on.

Clearly, this was not the outcome Li Yang desired.

That brat has always been incredibly greedy, as Shen Binghua has witnessed firsthand.

Shen Binghua couldn't help but want to support Li Yang.

Li Yang wants to strengthen the Nature Department, which is undoubtedly what Shen Binghua wants to see.

Only when the Nature Department grow stronger will they have a chance to take revenge.

Li Yang added, "Teacher Shen, I just want to find someone to collaborate with."

She emphasized the word "cooperation," which shows that she was well aware that if she told Marquis of Wind Pavilion everything about the Blue Crystal Soil, she might lose all ties with Li Yang afterward.

Marquis of Wind Pavilion will definitely promise Li Yang many benefits.

However, those benefits are insignificant compared to the long-term advantages of Blue Crystal Soil.

Marquis of Wind Pavilion can allow Li Yang to take advantage of the number of times he enters the Treasure Pavilion.

But faced with such significant interests, Li Yang had no say, and Marquis of Wind Pavilion would never back down.

Shen Binghua pondered for a moment and said, "If I were in the Heavenly Palace, I could take on this matter."

Admittedly, the discovery of Blue Crystal Soil is of great strategic significance and will change the current landscape...

As long as a Grandmaster is in charge of this matter, it is in the common interest of Huaxia, and the Star Nexus Pavilion has corresponding laws to protect its power.

Unfortunately, the only Half-Step Supreme in the Nature Department is in seclusion. No matter how talented Li Yang is, he is still a "minor" and cannot protect this huge fortune.

Since she can't hold on to it, someone else will naturally want to help her manage it.

If it's managed like that, who ultimately owns it?

It's hard to say.

This matter is different from that of the Nature Pavilion.

It wasn't something they could defend against by joining forces to fight off a single beast tide.

Li Yang was well aware of these things, which is why she wanted to find someone to collaborate with.

Her favorite candidate was Li Yaowan, but Li Yaowan's level of cultivation was not quite up to par, so Shen Binghua was her next choice.

Shen Binghua also understood the key point and frankly said, "I can't go to the Heavenly Palace."

Li Yang had suspected this before, but she had never pressed the issue. Now, however, she no longer hesitated and asked directly, "Why?"

Even if it's house arrest, there should be a reason, right?

Just like how their own teacher was forced to stay in the Agronomy Department in order to suppress the Ninth-Grade Lianxin.

Why was Shen Binghua not allowed to enter the Heavenly Palace?

Shen Binghua said calmly, "28 years ago, I killed a general in the Spirit Department. Although the military court ruled it an accidental killing, the punishment was reduced."

Li Yang: "!!!"