Entering the hall.

Qin Ming looked up and saw a female cultivator in a blue Daoist robe, her hair tied up with a high crown. Her appearance was modest, maintaining the looks of middle age, but in reality, she was probably several hundred years old.

The person in front of him was none other than Master Vast Sea—Nalan Xi.

She was also a crucial pillar of the Vast Sea Immortal City, which has stood firm for many years at the intersection of four nations.

Nalan Xi appeared graceful and poised, without any extra adornments. Her entire cultivation aura was restrained, like an ordinary person, revealing nothing of her depth.

Yet, upon meeting her for the first time, Qin Ming felt an unsettling sensation.

"Greetings, Master!"

Upon entering the hall, Qin Ming bowed and greeted respectfully.

"No need for formalities."

Nalan Xi smiled slightly, gesturing with her hand, "Friend Qin, please sit, and have some spirit tea."

In fact, she had long heard of Qin Ming, who as a loose cultivator, could refine Foundation Establishment Pills.

Before Qin Ming entered the hall, she had already reviewed the documents about his background.

He started as a Spirit Farmer drafted to perform labor for a sect, growing Spirit Rice, and gradually advanced to become a Tier Two Spirit Plant Master. He left the Spirit Feather Sect, then distinguished himself among the Spirit Nest Islands, claiming Wangyue Island, residing in seclusion, unbothered by the world, growing Spirit Plants on the island. The investigation was extremely thorough.

This person was of a clean background and wasn't a fugitive cultivator.

On the contrary, he was known for his arduous dedication and focused cultivation.

She had just observed Qin Ming and found him quite extraordinary, his mana remarkably solid and surpassing that of same-tier cultivators, almost reaching the mid-stage Foundation Establishment, likely approaching a breakthrough soon.

'To have cultivated to such a degree with four Spirit Roots is quite rare.'

After Qin Ming took his seat, he appeared somewhat reserved, as he roughly guessed the purpose of his invitation.

"Friend Qin, during the Plant Illusion Realm Trial, you managed to grow a Tier Three Spirit Plant, the Fire-Bathing Golden Lotus, didn't you?" Master Vast Sea, Nalan Xi, remarked with a slight smile.

Qin Ming just felt a Divine Thought scan over him, immediately causing his hair to stand on end.

"Indeed, Senior, it was merely a fortunate success," Qin Ming knew he couldn't conceal anything from a Golden Core Master, so he frankly admitted.

Nalan Xi nodded kindly, "Impressive! Friend Qin's achievements in the Path of Spiritual Plants are truly commendable."

"Among those I know, no Spirit Plant Master has ever managed to grow such a Spirit Plant."

"With your level in Spirit Plants, becoming a Tier Three Spirit Plant Master is just a matter of time."

Qin Ming pondered, realizing that Master Vast Sea viewed him as a potential future Tier Three Spirit Plant Master.

Hence, she regarded him highly; otherwise, he wouldn't have been invited to this grand hall today.

"Master flatters me; the path of Tier Three Spirit Plants is profound and mysterious. I'm merely exploring its depths," Qin Ming modestly replied.

Moving on.

Nalan Xi conversed with Qin Ming for a while, before saying, "Friend Qin has remarkable talent in both the Path of Spiritual Plants and Alchemy, and since you are a loose cultivator now, I want to invite you to become a tributor of Vast Sea Immortal City. What do you think?"

"I can specially assign you a Tier Three Spirit Vein Cave Mansion and Spirit Field beneath the main peak of Vast Sea, for your daily planting of Spirit Plants and cultivation."

At these words, Qin Ming's entire being was suddenly invigorated.

Such favorable conditions — a Cave Mansion and Spirit Field in a Tier Three Spirit Vein environment — would make anyone else eager to agree immediately.

Though Qin Ming was quite tempted, he couldn't accept it.

Living directly under the nose of a Golden Core Master posed a high risk of exposing his secrets.

Moreover, his Lifebound Spirit Plant remained rooted on Wangyue Island. Although the Longevity Vine could hide itself, he wasn't sure if it could remain concealed before a Golden Core Master.

Qin Ming's Wangyue Island, albeit only possessing a Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Vein, was still a secluded cultivation haven with defenses bolstered to a safety level comparable to Vast Sea Immortal City.

"Thank you for Senior's generous offer, but I prefer not being affiliated with any force, enjoying my carefree life," Qin Ming hesitated for a moment before politely rejecting Master Vast Sea.

Nalan Xi did not expect Qin Ming to decline her invitation.

However, she had heard that Qin Ming had refused the Spirit Feather Sect's offer before relocating to the Spirit Nest Islands.

After establishing his Foundation, he similarly turned down many large factions around him.

Clearly, this young man prefers to avoid being restrained, evident in his serene and leisurely demeanor.

Among cultivators who reach such a level in the Hundred Skills of Cultivation, who wouldn't have some personality?

She pondered briefly before saying, "What a pity. Since Friend Qin's aspirations lie elsewhere, I won't force you."

After speaking, Nalan Xi conjured a gilded token that flew towards Qin Ming, stopping in front of him.

Qin Ming accepted the token, seeing that it bore the characters for 'Vast Sea' engraved in seal script in gold.

"Senior, this is..."

"This is the Vast Sea Order, granting access to the core areas below the main peak, apart from the inner and outer city," Nalan Xi explained lightly.

Qin Ming knew the value of this token, granting him access to the core regions of Vast Sea Peak, including the Tier Three Earth Fire Vein, Breakthrough Quiet Chambers for cultivation, and high-level trade venues.

Yet, he also understood that there are no free meals in the world.

Master Vast Sea had reasons for such generosity.

"Thank you, Senior, for this generous gift. Is there anything I can assist with?" Qin Ming stood up and respectfully asked.

Nalan Xi, seeing Qin Ming so perceptive, gave a gentle smile, "Indeed, there is something I'd like to ask of you."

She then produced a long, exquisite jade box, its quality clearly exceptional.

Opening the lid gently, it revealed a ginseng-like Spirit Plant, from which a rich earthen yellow spirit charm immediately exuded, flowing from the jade box.

Even from afar, Qin Ming could feel the impressive Spiritual Qi emanating from the plant.

But upon extending his Divine Thought to examine it, he found that the spirituality of this Spirit Plant was damaged, with its root seemingly forcibly broken off.

Withdrawing this item, Nalan Xi said nothing further, as if testing Qin Ming.

"Senior, could this be the Tier Three Low-Grade Spirit Plant, the Spirit-Transforming Demon Grass?" Qin Ming contemplated briefly before speaking without hesitation.

Nalan Xi's eyes brightened upon hearing this, praising, "Indeed! It is this Spirit Grass. I am surprised that Friend Qin knows such an obscure Spirit Plant."

Qin Ming had learned about it from the Tier Three Spirit Plant Master inheritance.

This Spirit-Transforming Demon Grass, though a Tier Three Spirit Plant, holds little use for cultivators. Yet for demon beasts, it's a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object.

This Spirit Grass not only heals serious injuries of demon beasts but also yields several Demon Fruits every ten years, significantly boosting a demon beast's cultivation and strengthening its foundation.

It is regarded as a rare treasure by the Beast Taming Sect.

Proper use of a Spirit-Transforming Demon Grass could even cultivate a high-tier demon beast.

"To be honest, Friend Qin, during a recent battle with a Demon Ape, one of my spirit pets was severely injured, affecting its foundation."

"Without the Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruit as medicine, it won't recover, which will impact its future potential."

"That spirit pet has been with me for many years, and I cannot bear to see it wasted."

"Thus, I wish to entrust Friend Qin with reviving this Spirit-Transforming Demon Grass and cultivating Demon Fruits."

Nalan Xi earnestly requested.

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