The small boat composed of Bamboo Wood Ants gently floated on the lake, as the clouds in the Heavenly Dome parted, and the mist over the lake dispersed.

The warm spring sun shone on Li Ye, who was sitting at the boat's bow, seemingly coating him in a layer of golden light.

He slowly opened his mouth and said, "You should know about the Profound Water Flood Dragon, which gradually changes the environment of its aquatic habitat, producing some Profound Water within the water domain.

Long-term consumption of Spirit Plants or Spirit Beasts cultivated or bred in this Profound Water can enhance a cultivator's perception of Water Spiritual Power.

But unfortunately, this spiritual power is still too stimulating for ordinary people, and many predecessors have experimented with it, ultimately giving up.

However, I found that the Potato Flood Dragon also has this effect, and it's even better than pure Profound Water.

Moreover, these fishermen live by the lakeside for a long time and have more contact with water. Over time, perhaps they can genuinely acquire some special abilities."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiumai already understood Li Ye's intention, a glint of insight flashing in his eyes:

"Is this... is this really something you can tell me? Shouldn't it be a secret?"

——Slowly transforming the constitution of ordinary people is something many are doing, and many sects even list it as one of their most important priorities.

But the true experimental sites are strictly confidential, as most ordinary towns are forbidden to enter.

At this moment, Zhou Qiumai was even a little apprehensive.

Li Ye gazed at him and spoke with a relaxed tone: "This is something I figured out on my own, unproven by the passage of time, and the results are unknown.

The only thing I know is that these Potato Flood Dragons are beneficial for them, but precisely how they are beneficial requires your keen observation as the local authority.

I trust you, but does Brother Zhou trust himself?"

The sect environment is too stable; he needs to conduct experiments in a setting unaffected by external influences, where many Spirit Plant Masters have nurseries in the external world, engaged in either useful or useless research.

It's like the seeds casually scattered by the sect; the sect does not inquire deliberately, yet unexpected harvests always arrive.

Zhou Qiumai felt a surge of warmth flowing through his chest.

Facing Li Ye's gentle gaze, he solemnly nodded: "This matter is entrusted to me; rest assured, Brother Li, I will not affect the normal lives of these ordinary people.

This matter will remain known only to you and me, no third person shall know."

"I naturally trust Brother Zhou, speaking of the Earth Emotion Feed Store... Does Brother Zhou have any plans for expansion?"

Li Ye changed the topic: "I previously reviewed the Jade Scrolls you sent; various Resentment Qi have accumulated like mountains, and many families wish to cooperate.

Producing only twenty thousand Spirit Stones a day is somewhat inadequate."

Speaking of this matter, Zhou Qiumai had long wanted to discuss it with Li Ye; currently, the Earth Emotion Feed Store operates for just one two-hour and sells out the entire allocation for the day.

Sometimes when friends asked if he could spare some, he couldn't even give a definitive answer, watching Spirit Stones slip away before his eyes.

However, he has consistently adhered to the regulations set by Li Ye, without overstepping a single bit.

It is precisely because of this that Li Ye and Senior Brother Qian trust him greatly.

Senior Brother Qian has repeatedly brought this matter to Li Ye's attention, generally implying that Zhou Qiumai should have full control over the Earth Emotion Feed Store — since he doesn't dare embezzle their Spirit Stone shares.

After all, Senior Brother Qian is currently so engrossed in puppets that he can't extricate himself, even considering going to the Mo Family to further his studies, at times unable to care about the feed store's affairs.

Originally, Li Ye intended to find time to open another branch, but now he discovered that Earth Emotion Fungus can be offered by Bamboo Wood Ants, no longer absorbing Resentment Qi to grow, so he plans to use up the currently accumulated Resentment Qi.

Then improve the current feed, and reopen.

Once reopened, he will entrust full management to Zhou Qiumai, and additionally offer a five-percent profit margin, so he and his senior brother can be at ease with their share.

He shared his thought with Zhou Qiumai, who pondered and replied: "This matter is indeed not difficult; too many people want to buy feed, and within five days at most, I can use up the accumulated Resentment Qi.

Then I will bring the Earth Emotion Fungus to Brother Li."

"Hmm, then it's up to you; come find me in seven days, coinciding with our return."

"Then I will go now."

Thinking about the piled-up Resentment Qi under the Earth Emotion Feed Store and how much feed it could produce, Zhou Qiumai felt an urgency and immediately got up and left.

Watching him leave, Li Ye turned his gaze back to the Water Village.

After further observations, once matters here are settled, he would head to Heavenly River City.

...

During the next several days, Li Ye stayed at the Water Village.

He found that consuming Potato Flood Dragon meat indeed allows these fishermen to transform the accumulated cold energy in their bodies into a special spiritual power, while also increasing their perception of Water Spiritual Power.

However, after carefully researching this cold energy, his expression turned somewhat grim.

For ordinary people, this cold energy might be the root of ailments such as back pain during rainy weather, but it actually constitutes a rare spiritual power.

Spiritual Qi nurtured in the human body as a warm bed.

A person's vitality is absorbed and magnified by this Qi, gradually developing into an irreparable lesion that eventually erupts, leading to death.

Upon realizing this, Li Ye didn't know what to say—because this spiritual Qi is harmful to ordinary people but beneficial to cultivators.

One must realize that this is spiritual Qi nurtured by the lives of ordinary people.

Though the spiritual power within ordinary people is certainly less pure than that of cultivators, their lives are equally precious.

Spiritual Qi nurtured with life not only carries the cold from the waters but also the desire for those ordinary lives to reverse, heal, and transform themselves, extremely resilient.

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