Mid-October, autumn has arrived, marking the season of harvest once again.

Qin Ming looked at the few acres of spirit fields he owned, where the ice-hued Spirit Nesting Rice had all matured.

When planting this batch of spirit rice, he had used two consecutive entries of [Quality Enhancement].

Unexpectedly, all of it turned out to be top-grade Spirit Nesting Rice, its rich spiritual power even having some effect on him, a cultivator about to reach Foundation Establishment Perfection.

Besides.

The dozen or so acres of Beast Fang Rice that the Heaven-Devouring Rat fussed over also matured.

As soon as the spirit rice was harvested, it carried the spirit rice bag and sought recognition from Qin Ming.

This indeed required a great deal of effort and painstaking work to successfully cultivate.

It could truly be considered blood, sweat, and rice...

Qin Ming praised and encouraged it, and then rewarded the Heaven-Devouring Rat with two Rice Flower Spirit Fish.

This fellow, having gained benefits, expressed that it would learn from Qin Ming in the future and work even harder in farming.

Apart from these.

The spirit rice beneath the Spirit Island also matured.

Wu Jiang paid all the spirit rice taxes of the Wu Family to Qin Ming.

This time's various spirit rice yields were more than double the last, showing Wu Jiang's considerable effort.

Wu Jiang had grown from a spirited young cultivator to a mature and steady middle-aged man with slightly tanned skin.

Qin Ming pondered for a long time.

With such a huge quantity of spirit rice, Qin Ming couldn't possibly consume it all. After reserving a portion for storage.

He said to Wu Jiang, "Fellow Daoist Wu, please help me sell the remaining spirit rice for spirit stones."

"Recently, the situation outside has been tense again, the price of spirit rice should rise, you might also consider selling a portion."

"Alliance Leader Lim of the Loose Alliance is currently short of supplies, procuring cultivation resources extensively, you can sell some spirit rice there, the price should be ten percent higher than the market price."

Wu Jiang promptly agreed, then went out to take care of it.

Two days later.

Wu Jiang returned, handing over more than a thousand middle-grade spirit stones to Qin Ming.

"Fellow Daoist Wu, there's something important I need to tell you. I might need to leave Wangyue Island for a while, during which I'd entrust you with taking care of Spirit Island." Qin Ming took the spirit stone bag, put it away, then smiled and said.

"The matter this time is somewhat complex, and might take a while, probably won't return quickly."

Wu Jiang, upon hearing, didn't inquire much, only hurriedly assured, "Isle Master, please rest assured, everything here is under my care."

"Well, if anything difficult arises, you can use my name to ask Pavilion Master Guu of Mirror Snow Pavilion for assistance, or seek help from Master Vast Sea."

"However, Wangyue Island is solid as a rock and won't encounter danger; as long as you remain on the island farming with peace of mind, safety should be assured," Qin Ming said.

After instructing Wu Jiang, Qin Ming returned to his cave mansion to pack some items.

Although traveling far, he still needed to take certain items, including collecting all spirit plants from the spirit fields that he could.

The next day.

Qin Ming woke early, came to the place where he planted Tier Three Spirit Plant Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass, and used an entry of [Leaf of Space-Time] for ripening.

After half a day.

Two purple orchid-shaped spirit plants matured, exuding a rich spirit incense.

A five-colored radiance enveloped the two Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass plants, looking mystical.

"It's a pity no entry was refreshed."

"Looks like I'll have to wait for the next opportunity."

Qin Ming placed the two Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass into a wooden box and preserved them well using Sealing Spirit Talisman, ensuring the spirituality didn't dissipate.

Nearby, he also found some spirit seeds of Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass, which he could plant later.

After finishing all this, Qin Ming looked into the distance, "About there."

He communicated with his lifebound spirit plant Yin Yang Profound Vine for a moment, and instantly, the towering giant tree in the spirit field transformed into a black liquid, swirling around Qin Ming's arm, turning into a tree-shaped tattoo.

For this journey, naturally, he would bring his lifebound spirit plant along.

Qin Ming's first lifebound artifact, Wood Emperor Nail, was still growing under the nurturing of the Yin Yang Profound Vine.

Already far stronger than ordinary Tier Three Low-Grade artifacts, with more blood pearls to feed the Yin Yang Profound Vine, acquiring Time Qi, Wood Emperor Nail could reach Tier Three Middle-Grade treasure.

With enough fertilizer supply, reaching Tier Three Peak treasure wouldn't be difficult for Wood Emperor Nail.

"This [Spirit Plant Seed Treasure] entry is truly excellent, worthy of being a purple entry."

Afterward, Qin Ming took three spirit beasts along, bid farewell to Wu Jiang, and left Wangyue Island.

"Ah ha! Finally going on a long journey."

"I've been to the cultivation realm of Liang Country numerous times, let me tell you both well on the road."

"So the journey doesn't get too dull."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat said proudly to the other two beasts within the Spirit Beast Bag.

"Oh? You actually visited Liang Country?" Qin Ming also showed interest and asked.

Upon hearing Qin Ming's question, the Heaven-Devouring Rat replied with a laugh:

"Hehe! To be honest, Master."

"Back when I was a Tier-One Little Demon, I grew up hanging around in Liang Country before I found some fortuitous opportunities and smoothly broke through to Tier Two."

"Later, I moved to Beast Roar Mountain Range, advancing to Tier Three."

"If not for that time in Liang Country, I wouldn't even know which nook I'd be digging holes in now..."

After hearing this, Qin Ming couldn't help but laugh.

An hour later.

Qin Ming rode a Silver-winged Frost Bee and arrived at Vast Sea Immortal City.

Since the route from Wei Country to Liang Country was extremely long, simply relying on flight would take considerable time.

With Profound Creek Valley's Pill Tower selecting disciples starting in six months, Qin Ming planned to take this opportunity to infiltrate the Pill Tower and acquire the Golden Core Formation Pill Formula.

Mirror Snow Pavilion's business spreads across countries, presumably, there is a Dharma Ship to Liang Country.

Qin Ming intended to take Mirror Snow Pavilion's Dharma Ship for a more time-efficient and effortless journey.

However, he didn't want others to know his specific itinerary, so upon arriving at Vast Sea Immortal City, Qin Ming cast True Demon Illusion to take on the appearance of Long Daoist.

Then he kept away the Silver-winged Frost Bee and descended at the city gate.

As his formidable aura emerged, it drew attention from cultivators at the gate.

"Is that the number one on the Foundation Establishment List, Elder Long!"

"After beating Spirit Sword Mountain's Fake Pill Ancestor last time, Elder Long is back at the Immortal City."

"Wow! Is this the legendary Great Cultivator of Wei Country's cultivation realm? I've finally seen him today!"

"Truly a life worth living!"

"Greetings to Elder Long!"

"Elder Long, please go ahead!"

...

For a moment, at the city gate, the loose cultivators cleared two paths, allowing Qin Ming to quickly enter the city.

Though the recent beast tide has subsided, the patrolling in Vast Sea Immortal City remains strict, entering and leaving now requires quite an effort.

'Long Daoist' entered the Immortal City and headed straight to Mirror Snow Pavilion in the inner city along the main avenue.

Inside the first floor of Mirror Snow Pavilion.

The room was filled with guests, Shopkeeper Liao directed his staff, busy with bustling activities.

Right then.

A robust man, exuding a wild aura, and overflowing with dominance strode into the establishment.

"Shopkeeper, call your pavilion master to meet me!"

Upon entering the shop, Long Daoist spoke loudly, a voice as strong as a bell, heard by all diners on the floor, drawing their gaze.

Initially, Shopkeeper Liao wore a professional smile to welcome him, but upon seeing the person's face, he was startled, nearly dropping his ledger.

Before he could speak.

A voice, sharp as a spring, emerged from the stairs along with a graceful figure dressed in plain gauze.

"Fellow Daoist Long, I've heard of your esteemed reputation! Please come upstairs!"

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