Qingyang Market.

Fellow Daoist Qin once again arrived at the Steward Hall of the Spirit Feather Sect.

This time, the Middle-Grade Spirit Plant knowledge examination was more formal compared to the first time.

Inside a closed, independent room.

There were only Qin Ming and the three examiners sitting opposite him.

This time, the examiners responsible for the assessment were three authentic Tier One High-Grade Spirit Plant Masters of the Spirit Feather Sect.

The three examiners were already quite old, all elderly.

Their gaze towards Qin Ming involuntarily revealed an expression of admiration.

They had heard earlier about a young Spirit Farmer with a high talent for Spirit Plants.

Within just a year, he once again cultivated Middle-Grade Spirit Plants.

Even the most difficult High-Level Spirit Rain Technique was proficiently mastered by him.

The key was, he was young...

With youth comes infinite possibilities.

The bald old man sitting on the far left was the first to ask a question:

"Which other Spirit Plant cannot be planted together with the Tier One Middle-Grade Spirit Plant, Fiery Fire Grass?"

Qin Ming pondered for a moment and immediately replied, "Earth Pear Fruit."

"Earth Pear Fruit will leak a large amount of Fire Spirit Qi from the surroundings, causing the Fiery Fire Grass to lack nutrients."

"Correct answer." The bald old man smiled faintly, his eyes showing a hint of appreciation.

The question he posed was quite obscure, and he didn't expect the other party to be able to answer it so quickly.

Moreover, he was able to analyze the reason, which was quite commendable.

Immediately, the next examiner started asking questions.

"What are the environmental requirements for the growth of Purple Sunflower?"

...

In the exchange of questions and answers, time slowly passed.

Qin Ming basically answered fluently, with only a few questions requiring slight thought before he gave his answer.

After the Q&A session ended.

The examination of Spirit Plant Spirit Seed recognition took place.

Two hours later.

The examination concluded.

All three examiners unanimously gave a top evaluation.

"Youth should not be underestimated."

"Keep up the hard work, the future is promising."

After passing the examination, a steward of the Spirit Feather Sect stamped a Mana Seal on Qin Ming's Spirit Plant Master Identity Token.

The second leaf on the back of the Spirit Plant Master Identity Token lit up.

This also marked Qin Ming's formal promotion to a Tier One Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master.

His status and position were now significantly elevated.

Qin Ming gently stroked the token as he left the Steward Hall, feeling overwhelmed with emotion.

Three years ago, he was still a lowly Spirit Farmer fretting over not being able to pay the Spirit Rice tax.

Now, even High-Grade Spirit Plant Masters within the Spirit Feather Sect had to regard him in a different light.

The status of a Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master, no matter where it was placed, could be recognized.

After leaving the Steward Hall.

Qin Ming went straight to the Ruan Family Mansion along the main street.

A moment later.

He arrived in front of the mansion gate.

Qin Ming looked at this courtyard, taking a deep breath.

In the past, he wouldn't have dared to imagine.

That one day he could move into such a grand, independent estate.

Qin Ming looked at the two words "Ruan Family" on the red lacquered gate.

The scene of Fellow Daoist Ruan opening the door for him for the first time was vivid in his mind.

He raised his hand to grab, and the plaque on the gate fell instantly.

"From now on, it shall be called Qin Residence."

Qin Ming's face showed a trace of a smile, nodding in satisfaction.

He took out the wooden token in his hand and opened the Restriction on the courtyard. From now on, only he could freely enter and exit here.

Afterward.

Qin Ming took a tour around to familiarize himself with the environment inside the mansion.

Everything inside had already been completely cleared, saving him from having to clean it.

Within the entire courtyard, not only was there a disguise array to block probing.

But a Spirit Gathering Array was also added, connecting to the Tier Two Spirit Vein of Qingyang Market.

Its Spiritual Qi was abundant, simply incomparable to the shanty town and houses outside.

The higher tier the cultivator, the higher the requirements for the Spiritual Qi cultivation environment.

The most important thing was safety, which was many times better than the shanty town.

The incidents of killing and looting treasure wouldn't happen every day.

After all.

Qin Ming, now a Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master, was very likely to become a target for Tribulation Cultivators.

Unlike before, as a Low-Tier Spirit Farmer, penniless and destitute, even Tribulation Cultivators would shed tears looking at him...

After strolling around, Qin Ming turned and left the courtyard gate.

He planned to move in the next day.

The next day.

Qin Ming, at the cost of a drink at Juxuan Pavilion, asked Cai the Ninth to help him move his belongings.

"What? What did you say?!"

"You're moving to live within the market?"

When Cai the Ninth learned of this news, he stood dumbfounded, unable to calm down for a long time.

However, he could understand.

Over the years, Qin Ming, that young fellow, progressed rapidly and had long left them, the old Spirit Farmers, far behind.

Becoming a Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master and moving to live within the market was not surprising.

Qin Ming was somewhat nostalgic, reluctant to discard some of the larger items that couldn't fit in his storage pouch.

He and Cai the Ninth busied themselves all morning.

They filled a large cart to the brim.

As they left.

Qin Ming glanced back at the dilapidated little house full of his memories.

Then, with resolute eyes, he turned around.

...

The two walked briskly, driving the cart through the alleyways outwards.

As they passed the river in the shanty town.

The cultivators living nearby heard the commotion and gradually came out to gather together.

"Fellow Daoist Qin..."

"Cai the Ninth..."

"What are you two up to?"

The few middle-aged female cultivators who often washed clothes in the river looked at the cart filled to the brim with packages.

They couldn't help but wonder, "Huh? Fellow Daoist Qin, didn't you become a Tier One Low-Grade Spirit Plant Master?"

"Though the rent in the shanty town has become a bit more expensive than in previous years, it's not enough for you to move out, is it?"

Other cultivators, hearing this, couldn't help but ask as well, "Fellow Daoist Qin, the shanty town hasn't been very peaceful lately. If you have a good place to go, let us know, okay?"

Qin Ming hadn't had time to speak.

The carriage-driving Cai the Ninth couldn't hold back, "Younger Brother Qin succeeded in advancing to Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master yesterday and is now moving to live in a large courtyard within the market."

As his words fell.

The surrounding air became quiet.

Surprised, bewildered, and puzzled gazes gathered on Qin Ming.

Those few middle-aged female cultivators washing clothes, their garments were swept away by the river water without them noticing.

Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master?

Moving to the independent mansion within the market?

Is this true?

A stream of information continuously bombarded everyone's minds.

Qin Ming smiled faintly, modestly explaining, "Recently, I was fortunate to receive help from a senior and, by chance, secured a spot."

Wow!

With Qin Ming's light acknowledgment.

In an instant, the previously surprised and bewildered gazes quickly turned into envy and jealousy, along with a hint of respect.

The status of a Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master was significantly higher compared to these Loose Cultivator Spirit Farmers, leagues apart.

No wonder Qin Ming was able to afford the high rent within the market.

The independent mansion within Qingyang Market.

Not to mention anything else, just the fact that it was guarded by a Tier Two Defense Array was enough to make these constantly insecure Loose Cultivators envious.

Let alone, it also housed a Tier Two Spirit Vein and a Spirit Gathering Array covering the entire estate.

Making cultivation twice as effective with half the effort.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Qin!"

"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Qin on your promotion to Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master! Truly a model and example among us Spirit Farmers."

"Fellow Daoist Qin is truly blessed with fortune and wide connections!"

In an instant.

Other cultivators heard the news and came rushing over to the riverside path.

The cultivators constantly congratulated and praised Qin Ming.

An observant cultivator cunningly interjected, "Fellow Daoist Qin, do you need a manager to look after the estate? Do you think I'm suitable?"

Cai the Ninth, on the cart, suddenly fumed, angrily shouting, "Damn it! I haven't even managed to secure that for myself yet?! How can it be your turn?!"

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