ragginovel Chapter 4: Allocating Spirit Fields
Chapter 4: Allocating Spirit Fields
The black-robed deacon grinned: "Of course! After all, even the emperor can only use a golden hoe to farm, while we and the mortals under our command can all use magical artifacts!"
The boys' eyes dimmed; most of them came from impoverished backgrounds and never imagined that becoming cultivators would mean such poverty.
Lu Qingyun, however, was not displeased.
In my past life, I endured great suffering and also enjoyed great wealth.
Neither worldly pleasures nor sorrows could shake his state of mind.
All he wanted was immortality.
Seeing everyone's worried faces, the black-robed deacon laughed heartily: "Of course, it's not just about farming."
"Cultivating immortality does not mean severing emotions and desires. Although the sect has not provided you with delicacies, you will be served with all kinds of maids."
The boys got excited. Although they were young, they were getting married very early in this world. Most of them were rudimentary in matters of the heart, and who wouldn't look forward to a beautiful bride?
"The sect actually assigned maids to them?"
Lu Qingyun was taken aback; this seemed different from the austere cultivation of immortality he had imagined.
I only found out later that
The status of cultivators is extremely revered.
Even though they haven't yet mastered Qi cultivation, they are still extraordinary. Under the Yunxia Sect, there are seven kingdoms, each with hundreds of millions of people. There are also many beautiful maids who are sent to the sect by the local garrisons.
of course,
Unless there is no hope of immortality or they have practiced the dual cultivation method, few disciples would sacrifice their future and indulge in women.
...
"Sun Damu... Zhang Bairen... Wang Erniu... your spiritual roots are primarily wood with secondary earth, which is suitable for entering the superior spiritual field."
The black-robed deacon began allocating spirit fields, referring to the roster.
"Zhang Ergou... Lu Xiaowu... your spiritual roots are primarily wood and secondarily water, so you are qualified for a mid-grade spiritual field."
"It seems my spiritual root is not good, and my attributes are not great either."
Lu Qingyun said with self-deprecation that his spirit root, Wood Main and Metal Auxiliary, was not favored by the steward.
The boys were separated.
In the dim light,
He sensed the contempt those young men who had obtained medium to high-grade spiritual fields held for the rest of them.
"May I ask, steward... are these the only people left among us?"
Someone couldn't help but ask.
The black-robed deacon sighed, "You can only go to low-grade spirit fields. Of course, if you successfully guide Qi into your body, the sect will improve your treatment."
The teenagers all have low-grade spiritual roots, but the attributes of their spiritual roots still have a great influence on their future.
Planting in the spiritual field, with the spiritual root as the main element and the soil as the secondary element, strengthens the soil and nourishes life, which helps crops grow.
It's a bit less ideal, with wood as the main element and water as the secondary element, but it's still acceptable.
However, since Lu Qingyun has a low-grade spiritual root and is primarily wood with secondary metal, the benefits of planting spiritual plants are minimal, so he can only be assigned to a low-grade spiritual field.
"Thank you, Steward." Lu Qingyun showed no dissatisfaction and bowed respectfully.
Compared to middle-grade and high-grade spiritual fields, low-grade spiritual fields have less spiritual energy, but they still have a chance. Over countless lifetimes, there is still hope for survival.
"Not bad, excellent temperament, but unfortunately your spiritual root is a bit lacking. Although I have high hopes for you, according to the rules, I cannot give you a top-grade spiritual field. However, I can make an offer to let you choose a spiritual field first."
The black-robed steward looked at Lu Qingyun with admiration; the sect's jade slip had mentioned the general information about these young men.
Lu Qingyun was very similar to him, knowing when to advance and when to retreat, and understanding gains and losses, which reminded him of the hardships he faced when he first glimpsed the path of immortality many years ago.
Upon hearing this, the young men looked at Lu Qingyun with envy.
I regret not being the first to thank them.
"I choose this one!"
Looking at the jade slip projection, Lu Qingyun unhesitatingly chose the spot where the black-robed steward's finger had deliberately lingered for a moment when he circled it.
That place could hardly be called a spiritual land; it was a mountain forest far from the spiritual veins and close to the edge of the sect.
The black-robed deacon stroked his beard, his gaze seemingly filled with emotion: "A promising young man."
"Although this spiritual land is barren, even below the level of a low-grade spiritual land, it is rich in spirit bees. If you are not afraid of hardship, collecting some spirit bees and raising them will surely be of great benefit."
"And this is the spiritual land I received when I first joined the sect."
The black-robed deacon did not speak directly, but instead transmitted his words to Lu Qingyun.
The youths, unaware of the reason, mocked Lu Qingyun for choosing such a small plot of land first.
"I thought he had a bright future, but I never expected him to be such a big fool who only knows how to embroider."
The black-robed deacon casually pointed out the remaining youths to come forward and choose, and everyone argued fiercely over the place closest to the mid-grade spirit field.
Everyone wants a spiritual field closer to the spiritual vein, and everyone wants a larger spiritual field.
After all, even a little more spiritual energy can increase the chances of drawing energy into the body.
Savoring the whispered message he had just heard, Lu Qingyun seemed lost in thought.
I never expected that this esteemed steward would also have a low-grade spiritual root. At the same time, I hope that my choice was not wrong.
However, Lu Qingyun glanced inadvertently at the young men who were vying for the prize.
Are their choices really the right ones?
……
Sure enough, after everyone finished vying for ownership of the spirit fields,
The black-robed deacon grinned and said, "Now I will distribute spirit seeds to you. Before you begin to cultivate your Qi, the larger your spirit field, the more spirit rice you will need to pay each month."
"If you fail to deliver enough spiritual rice, you will be demoted to a mortal after two overdue payments and will not be allowed to continue your cultivation."
"How could this happen?!"
The youths who had won the Great Spirit Field were dumbfounded and hurriedly asked questions.
The black-robed deacon remained unperturbed, coldly stating, "Cultivating immortality is about defying the heavens. Every step you take requires careful consideration of your vision and decisions. You must be both ambitious and cautious."
"If you want spiritual fields with higher spiritual energy, you must consider the time and risks involved in cultivating them."
"This is the first lesson I'm giving you after you enter the sect."
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingyun nodded slightly.
He highly agrees with the qualities of ambition and prudence.
The recklessness of these teenagers served as a warning to him.
As he embarks on his first journey on the path to immortality, he must be extra careful with every step he takes.
Of course, ambition is also important, just like this time, when he guessed the black-robed deacon's hint and obtained this spiritual field with its own hidden secrets.
Those young people who chose the Great Spirit Field now have almost only one path: to successfully draw Qi into their bodies before the deadline.
Or perhaps, Lu Qingyun's eyes flickered.
They went to steal the spiritual rice grown by others.
In the silence, everyone felt a mix of emotions. The young man beside him said enviously, "Lu Qingyun, I didn't expect you to get such a good deal. Although the spiritual energy in your spiritual field is thin, you only need to pay a hundred catties of spiritual rice."
Lu Qingyun smiled and said, "How about we switch? I initially thought planting on a smaller plot of land would be easier, but now I've realized it depends on the strength of the spiritual energy."
"No, no, no! I won't change it!" the boy quickly declined. He wanted to pay less rice, but he dared not sacrifice his ability to draw qi into his body for the sake of comfort.
Although his land was large, it was one of the few plots closest to a mid-grade spirit field.
When the boy refused,
Lu Qingyun noticed that there were significantly fewer stares now. Previously, the young men had been jealous of his favor with the steward, which allowed him to choose his location first.
Even though Lu Qingyun now pays less rice, the boys look at him with more pity.
The spirit fields have been allocated.
The black-robed deacon squinted and stroked his beard: "Alright! Now that the assignments are done, come with me to the Scripture Pavilion to choose your cultivation techniques!"
"The choice of cultivation method is fair to everyone, without any restrictions on spiritual roots. You can each choose one cultivation method from the first floor."