Inside the Steward Hall of the Spirit Feather Sect.

The atmosphere in the air was somewhat tense.

Jiang Kun glanced at Qin Ming, seeing him dressed as a Spirit Farmer.

He paid him no heed.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming's face immediately turned unsightly.

The few people before him were all late-stage Qi Cultivators with strong auras.

If he acted recklessly, the outcome would be predictable.

The ruthless survival of the fittest in the Cultivation Realm was vividly displayed at this moment.

Qin Ming bit his lips, hesitating whether to hand it over.

Before he could decide, Jiang Kun had snatched the jade token from the steward responsible for registration.

Startled, Qin Ming was about to speak.

But Jiang Kun, after snatching the jade token, stared at the words on it, his expression changing.

A rare trace of apprehension appeared on the previously arrogant face.

Jiang Kun then raised his head, looking at Qin Ming coldly, and asked, "So it's from 'Mirror Snow Pavilion'? Did Gu Qingzhao give it to you?"

Qin Ming was just about to reply.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, you're here as well?"

Another person walked in from outside the Steward Hall.

"Indeed, that 'Mirror' token is a gift from our Pavilion Master to Fellow Daoist Qin."

"If Young Master Jiang intends to take it, he should consider the consequences."

Everyone turned to look upon hearing this.

It was Shopkeeper Liao from Juxuan Pavilion, entering with two assistants.

Qin Ming was also a bit surprised.

Shopkeeper Liao's words were firm, seemingly unfazed by these Inner Sect disciples of the Spirit Feather Sect.

'What is this Mirror Snow Pavilion that Jiang Kun mentioned?' Qin Ming pondered.

After Shopkeeper Liao entered, he greeted Qin Ming with a smile.

Jiang Kun and his group exchanged uncertain glances.

After a moment.

Jiang Kun casually tossed the jade token onto the counter.

"Hmph! Consider yourself lucky!"

He then gave Qin Ming a final glance before leaving with his entourage.

Qin Ming watched the retreating figures of Jiang Kun and his group, his eyes cold, remembering them clearly.

'Just wait until I'm more powerful.'

'You better not fall into my hands.'

Immediately after.

He went over to Shopkeeper Liao, cupped his hands, and said gratefully, "Thank you, Shopkeeper Liao, for helping me out of this predicament."

Shopkeeper Liao waved it off, saying, "No need to be courteous, Fellow Daoist Qin. It's all because of our Pavilion Master's influence."

"First, register your lease, Fellow Daoist Qin."

"Let's talk after we've finished our tasks. I happen to have some matters to handle at the Steward Hall as well."

Hearing this, Qin Ming nodded.

Half an incense stick later.

Qin Ming completed his registration at the Steward Hall and paid a year's rent, a total of four hundred Spirit Stones.

After completing these tasks, only about three hundred Spirit Stones remained in Qin Ming's storage pouch.

"They really don't last..." Qin Ming muttered as he felt his thin Spirit Stone Bag.

But being able to rent a house in the market was definitely worth it.

Qin Ming had visited the Ruan Family Mansion before.

Compared to his shack in the slum-like area, it was four or five times larger.

The space was quite expansive.

Moreover, it was covered by an array that prevented Cultivators' investigations.

It would be more convenient for him to plant and hasten the ripening of Spirit Plants.

Most importantly, there was a Tier Two Array protecting the market, making it much safer than outside.

With these tasks settled, a burden was lifted from Qin Ming's mind.

He could now cultivate with peace of mind.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, leave a Spiritual Sense mark on this wooden token; the Array will remember the aura, and afterward, no one but you will be able to enter the courtyard." A Cultivator in the Steward Hall handed Qin Ming a purple wooden token.

"Thank you, Steward." Qin Ming accepted the token, feeling a bit excited.

"By the way, there's still some time until the rental from those Ruan Family clansmen expires."

"By the end of October, Fellow Daoist Qin can remove the house restriction and move in." The people at the Steward Hall advised.

Qin Ming nodded in agreement.

He didn't leave immediately after.

Instead, he waited at the door of the Spirit Feather Sect's Steward Hall for Shopkeeper Liao.

He had a few questions he wanted to ask him.

Half a tea's time later.

Shopkeeper Liao finished his tasks and walked out.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, why don't we head back to the store and chat over tea?" Shopkeeper Liao suggested with a smile.

Qin Ming declined, "No need, I just wanted to ask Shopkeeper Liao a question."

"Please go ahead."

Qin Ming took out the jade token given by Gu Qingzhao and asked, "Isn't your pavilion called Juxuan Pavilion? Why did I hear Jiang Kun say it's from Mirror Snow Pavilion?"

Shopkeeper Liao smiled slightly, as if he had anticipated this question, and explained:

"Since you've already established a deep collaboration with our pavilion and gained the Pavilion Master's favor."

"I suppose there's no harm in telling you."

"The force behind Juxuan Pavilion is Mirror Snow Pavilion."

"Mirror Snow Pavilion has a millennium-long heritage, with businesses spread throughout the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm. Juxuan Pavilion is merely a small branch in Qingyang Market."

"While not exactly a superpower."

"It's not something a sect like Spirit Feather Sect can easily manipulate."

After Shopkeeper Liao finished, he observed Qin Ming's reaction.

While Qin Ming had initially expected that the backing of Juxuan Pavilion wouldn't be simple.

He hadn't anticipated the ties to be so extensive.

"I see, thank you for informing me, Shopkeeper Liao." Qin Ming cupped his hands.

"No need to be formal, Fellow Daoist Qin. You would have found out eventually as our cooperation progresses." Shopkeeper Liao left it at that and didn't reveal more information.

Subsequently.

The two exchanged pleasantries before parting ways.

...

In his house within the slum area.

Qin Ming cooked and ate a whole pot of Blood Locust Rice.

He began to continue cultivating the "Hundred Treasures Glaze Scripture."

Boom!

The power of Qi Blood within him started to surge wildly!

Under the powerful Qi Blood boost from the Blood Locust Rice.

The aura on Qin Ming's body continued to rise steadily.

In the past.

He only dared to eat one bowl of Blood Locust Rice.

Previously, his physical body couldn't withstand such a massive infusion of Qi Blood.

But things are different now.

He had cultivated his Qi Blood to become like mercury.

He could now endure a much larger Qi Blood enhancement.

Now, every time Qin Ming cultivated, he could completely absorb and digest a whole pot of Blood Locust Rice.

After two hours.

The cultivation session concluded.

Qin Ming slowly opened his eyes.

He felt the power of Qi Blood within him had increased by another two-thirds.

"The sixth layer of Body Refining is soon approaching."

Mid-June.

The third season of Golden Spirit Rice was sprouting.

Qin Ming observed in the Spirit Field once again.

Three golden entries, shining brightly, appeared in his view.

[Name]: Golden Spirit Rice [Entry]: Weak Dharma Power (Ripening 5%)

[Name]: Golden Spirit Rice [Entry]: Quality Enhancement (Ripening 6%)

[Name]: Golden Spirit Rice [Entry]: Quality Enhancement (Ripening 5%)

Qin Ming's eyes gleamed at the entries!

The Spirit Field of the Golden Spirit Rice had unexpectedly refreshed with two [Quality Enhancement] entries.

Simply amazing!

His heart began to fill with excitement.

"If the quality of the Blood Locust Rice can be enhanced twice more, wouldn't that mean obtaining Top-Grade Blood Locust Rice?"

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