Chapter 59

The fact that he earned so many Spirit Stones at this auction is partly due to his status as a teacher at the Sword Reverence Academy. This identity is quite useful, Shan Heyuan doesn't plan to resign for the time being.

Just as Shan Heyuan was about to leave, pushing Shen Duheng's shoulder, the cultivator who had spent thirty-three Top-Grade Spirit Stone to bid for his Fertilizer Pill came over with people from the Jade Capital Jade Capital Auction House: "Instructor Shan, please wait, my master wants to ask you for a favor."

Chapter 59

Shan Heyuan looked at the cultivator who had called out to him with suspicion.

That cultivator was probably at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, of medium height, with a refined appearance and extraordinary demeanor; judging from his clothing, he was of good standing.

Based on what he said, Shan Heyuan concluded that he was probably hired by some powerful clan.

The two looked at each other, and the man smiled at Shan Heyuan.

Shan Heyuan asked politely, "May I ask who your esteemed host is?"

The man said, "My master is Ji Chunqiu, the Lord South Star."

It's Lord South Star!

Shan Heyuan was shocked.

Lord South Star is no nobody.

This senior entered the Spirit Transformation Realm more than ten years ago and called himself South Star, so everyone called him Lord South Star.

Unlike other famous predecessors in swordsmanship, Dao of Alchemy, and formations, this predecessor's most notable characteristic was his wealth; he was a tycoon who made his fortune by Spirit Plant.

However, he was not a planter, but a sword cultivator, a sword cultivator with very good combat strength.

Such a prominent figure would surely be someone no one would dare to impersonate to commit fraud.

Shan Heyuan said politely, "So it's Lord South Star. I've heard so much about you. May I ask what brings you here, senior? And how should I address you?"

The man said, "My name is Bi Jinying, and I am a steward under my master."

Shan Heyuan: "Senior Bi."

Bi Jinying looked around and invited, "It's not convenient to talk here. Would Instructor Shan do me the honor of coming to the Star-Picking Pavilion for tea and a more detailed discussion?"

Shan Heyuan: "I have classes this morning, so I need to get back to the academy early."

Bi Jinying smiled slightly, "It certainly won't interfere with Instructor Shan's important business."

Since that's the case, let's talk.

Shan Heyuan agreed.

Bi Jinying gestured for them to leave, leading them away from the small square and to the roadside.

A carriage drawn by four spirit horses was parked by the roadside.

The four horses were pale gold in color, their coats as smooth as satin, gleaming softly in the dim morning light.

Even Shan Heyuan couldn't help but glance at the four horses with envy.

If he had Spirit Stone, he would also like to raise such a beautiful spirit beast.

Bi Jinying invited them into the car.

When Shan Heyuan entered the carriage, he discovered that a spatial magic array had been used inside.

The carriage, which looks only about three meters long from the outside, is actually a suite inside, fully equipped and decorated in a very luxurious way.

Bi Jinying: "This is my master's personal carriage. Please come and sit here."

Shan Heyuan's eyes sparkled. "This carriage is so exquisite."

Shen Duheng glanced at Shan Heyuan from the side.

Shan Heyuan immediately realized that Shen Duheng must have seen all kinds of carriages when he was still the sect leader of the Sword Reverence Sect, so this carriage was nothing special.

Now things have changed, people have changed, and circumstances are vastly different; he probably can't help but think of the past.

Shan Heyuan grasped Shen Duheng's hand and gave him a reassuring smile.

The horse stepped onto the main street of Sword Reverence City and began to trot, carrying them toward the Star-Picking Pavilion.

The horses ran very fast, but they didn't feel any bumps in the carriage, and the carriage didn't disturb the pedestrians on the main street.

This shows the time and effort that Lord South Star's men spent training these horses.

A few minutes later they arrived at the Star-Picking Pavilion.

Bi Jinying invited them upstairs, specially requested a private room, and ordered iced orchid tea of the Nascent Soul grade.

A moment later

Gourmet food

After tea was served and the private room was filled with Spiritual Power, Bi Jinying began to discuss serious matters with them.

Bi Jinying invited Shan Heyuan because she wanted him to go to Floating Boat City to treat the spiritual herbs.

Floating Boat City is three thousand miles away from Sword Reverence City, and it is the largest city in the south.

Shan Heyuan had never been there before.

Shan Heyuan found it strange. "Why not hire a local plantation expert?"

Bi Jinying: "We've consulted others before, but they couldn't treat it properly, so we need to hire someone again."

Shan Heyuan asked, "Is it very troublesome? Senior Bi, do you have any information? Let me take a look first."

Bi Jinying: "Yes. This Jade Slip contains information about the Clear Source Grass we need to treat."

Shan Heyuan took the Jade Slip with both hands and scanned it with his Divine Sense.

The Clear Source Grass that need to be treated are from a large farm on the outskirts of Floating Boat City. They are all of the Nascent Soul grade and cover a total of 1,700 acres. The biggest problem is that they are not growing well, they are thin and withered, and their appearance is very poor. The harvest is imminent, but they cannot be sold at a good price.

No wonder Lord South Star was in a hurry.

Shan Heyuan put down the Jade Slip and asked again, "The crops aren't growing very well. What's going on?"

Bi Jinying took out a shadow stone from her storage Law Artifact and handed it to Shan Heyuan: "It's not very clear from words. I have a shadow stone here that records the situation of that Clear Source Grass. Instructor Shan, you'll understand after taking a look."

Shan Heyuan nodded, activated the shadow stone with his Spiritual Power, and examined it carefully.

The person using the shadow stone to record the event seemed very professional, and the shadow stone itself was also of high quality.

Shan Heyuan directly immersed his Divine Sense into the shadow stone.

The Clear Source Grass on a plain. From his perspective, looking down from high above, billions of Clear Source Grass formed a huge green carpet that slowly unfolded before his eyes.

As the scene in the shadow stone zoomed in, Shan Heyuan noticed that the leaves of the seemingly lush and upright Clear Source Grass had yellow edges and were generally spotted, indicating poor management.

Compared to the thriving Clear Source Grass, this patch of Clear Source Grass has sparse leaves; while other Clear Source Grass plants can grow seven leaves, this one can only grow four or five.

Not only is there a problem with the Clear Source Grass, but the soil underneath it is also hardened and whitish, which doesn't look good either.

Shan Heyuan examined the shadow stone carefully three times, then pondered before saying to Bi Jinying, "Your farm's situation is rather troublesome. It's too large in scale and has many problems, so it might be difficult to manage."

Bi Jinying smiled and said, "If the situation weren't so complicated, I wouldn't dare trouble someone as capable as Instructor Shan."

Shan Heyuan quickly waved his hand modestly and said, "I'm just a third-grade planter, not even a high-level planter."

Bi Jinying: "I dare not speak for other aspects, but in terms of planting, there are few in the entire Guangping Continent who can surpass you. We heard about the several Spirit Plant gardens you took care of for the Supreme Harmony Sect before, and we made a special trip to see them. You took such good care of them. Many planters we know said that even second-grade planters, or even first-grade planters, would find it difficult to take better care of them than you."

So they came prepared. No wonder they blocked my way so early in the morning.

Shan Heyuan stroked the shadow stone. "If it were nearby, I could go and take a look, but Floating Boat City is too far from here. I have classes to attend, so I can't make it there. I'm afraid—"

Bi Jinying immediately replied, "If Instructor Shan is willing, there's no need to worry about the distance. My master has a Nascent Soul- level flying boat that can take you to Floating Boat City in two hours."

Shan Heyuan hesitated.

He was a little reluctant to take on the farm because there was too much of the Clear Source Grass.

He's been too busy lately, so taking on this order isn't very cost-effective.

He sold a batch of Fertilizer Pill this morning, earning over two hundred top- Top-Grade Spirit Stone, so he's not currently short of them.

Bi Jinying then took out a Jade Slip: "My master heard that Instructor Shan has recently been collecting Nascent Soul grade Spirit Plant seeds, so he specially prepared seventy-two kinds of Nascent Soul grade seeds. If Instructor Shan can improve the quality of the Clear Source Grass to an average level, these seventy-two kinds of Nascent Soul grade seeds will be his reward."

A thought struck Shan Heyuan, and his eyes brightened slightly.

Bi Jinying smiled and said, "This is the list of Nascent Soul grade seeds in this batch. Please take a look, Instructor Shan."

Shan Heyuan bowed slightly and accepted the Jade Slip with both hands.

The moment Shan Heyuan's Divine Sense swept over the Jade Slip's list of names, he was immediately captivated.