Qin Ming was momentarily stunned.

He hadn't expected that even Mirror Snow Pavilion couldn't obtain the Spirit Nesting Rice seeds.

"It's fine, just trouble the shopkeeper to help me gather the other items; I'll find another way for the Spirit Nesting Rice."

The middle-aged woman smiled slightly, nodded, and then asked, "May I know what requirements Qin Honored Guest Elder has for the Tier Two Defense Array?"

"The Tier Two Low-Grade Defense Array sold by our pavilion starts at five thousand spirit stones per set."

"The Tier Two Middle-Grade Defense Array, which can block attacks from a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, starts at eight thousand spirit stones."

"The Tier Two High-Grade Defense Array, capable of withstanding a full-force attack from a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, starts at ten thousand spirit stones."

"Of course, Qin Honored Guest Elder enjoys a twenty percent discount on purchases here at our pavilion."

Qin Ming pondered briefly before immediately saying, "I want a set of the Tier Two High-Grade Defense Array, and I want the best."

Security is of utmost importance, so naturally, he would invest heavily in it.

On this matter, Qin Ming would not be stingy with spirit stones.

The middle-aged woman was delighted and readily agreed.

This month's sales are going to rise significantly.

"Rest assured, Qin Honored Guest Elder, everything will be arranged to your satisfaction."

"However, these resources need to be dispatched from a higher-level warehouse. As an honored guest elder, you don't have to go through any formalities."

"But it will take some days for the goods to arrive here, about three days or so," she patiently explained.

Qin Ming nodded, "No problem, I'll be in the market these few days. Just send me a communication when the items arrive."

Subsequently,

he asked, "I wonder if your pavilion has any secret techniques for refining the Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire for sale?"

"This... I'm afraid such secret techniques are usually not publicly transmitted and won't easily circulate outside, so our pavilion doesn't have them either." The middle-aged woman appeared surprised.

After the conversation ended,

Qin Ming left the shop, escorted respectfully by the shopkeeper.

He went around other places in the market, continuing to inquire about Spirit Nesting Rice and secret techniques for refining Spirit Fire.

But after three consecutive days,

he still gained nothing.

"If it really doesn't work, I'll have to choose to plant other spirit plants instead," Qin Ming said somewhat regretfully.

Ever since he learned about this kind of spirit rice from Guu Qingzhao, he had hoped to cultivate it.

At the same time, he received a communication talisman from the shopkeeper.

It seemed that the items he had ordered had arrived.

Qin Ming went to Mirror Snow Pavilion again, paid the spirit stones, and received the Tier Two High-Grade Defense Array, Spirit-Gathering Tea, and young Purple Gold Bamboo.

His spirit stone bag significantly thinned out.

However,

Qin Ming believed he would soon earn it back.

The Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Plant, Spirit-Gathering Tea, is an extremely rare type of spirit tea. While it can increase mana, it can also slightly enhance a cultivator's divine sense. Even just an ounce of the tea leaves is immensely valuable.

The Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Plant, Purple Gold Bamboo, is the primary material for crafting top-grade spiritual artifacts, and its value is self-evident.

...

When Qin Ming returned to Wangyue Island,

he saw Wu Jiang commanding a group of skilled craftsmen to construct cave mansions and build pavilions and terraces on the main peak.

He himself took on the role of supervisor, working very efficiently.

Qin Ming, now the lord of an island, also lacked such a right-hand person in his daily affairs.

Wu Jiang seemed quite decent at the moment.

However, he planned to observe further before making any decisions.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, you're back!"

"I've done as you instructed, ordering the construction of the cave mansion in as simple a style as possible."

"The entire project is estimated to take only about half a month." Wu Jiang ran up eagerly, smiling.

Qin Ming nodded with a smile, very satisfied with such efficiency.

He then thought of something.

"Fellow Daoist Wu, may I ask you something? Do you know where I might obtain Spirit Nesting Rice seeds?"

Wu Jiang was surprised when he heard this, then responded, "Fellow Daoist Qin, you must be thinking of cultivating Spirit Nesting Rice, right?"

Qin Ming nodded, originally not holding too much hope.

"Heh! To be honest, other people might not give you any results if you asked them."

"But since you're asking me, there's indeed some potential here," Wu Jiang said with a mysterious smile, continuing, "Fellow Daoist Qin, do you remember Qingxia Fairy Mo Lingwei?"

"Her ancestor was a Tier Two Spirit Plant Master, and she was also the only cultivator in the Spirit Nest Islands to successfully cultivate Spirit Nesting Rice."

"Although after that Spirit Plant Master passed away, no one could cultivate Spirit Nesting Rice again."

"But I dare say, the Mo family surely has some Spirit Nesting Rice seeds in storage, though for specific details, I'm afraid Fellow Daoist Qin will have to discuss with her directly."

Qin Ming's spirits were lifted after hearing this.

He hadn't expected that there was nothing this guy didn't know.

He immediately praised him a few words.

However,

he planned to handle the matter of the cave mansion first before visiting Mo Lingwei.

...

Half a month later,

the construction of the cave mansions on Wangyue Island was completed.

With various pavilions and terraces complementing them, it truly looked like a proper spirit island.

Qin Ming stood in the pavilion at the highest point of the main peak, looking into the distance.

The snow-capped peaks stood towering, and green slopes and dark forests stretched below.

On one side were verdant mountains, on the other, a serene, rippling lake.

Looking down, the lake's broad and deep surface shimmered with a sapphire hue, as a few waterfowl drifted leisurely by, leaving white, elongated ripples behind them.

The breathtaking scenery was utterly enchanting, as if one were in a land of immortals.

Qin Ming had Wu Jiang settle the spirit stones with the workers, and handed him an additional hundred spirit stones as payment.

All the running around these days hadn't been easy.

And he had provided quite a bit of useful information as well.

Wu Jiang was deeply moved as he accepted the spirit stones.

After the cave mansion's completion, Qin Ming immediately set down a Tier Two High-Grade Defense Array within the range of the main peak.

Thus, unless a Golden Core Ancestor arrived,

no one could threaten him.

The sense of security was greatly enhanced.

With everything in place, he could now peacefully focus on his cultivation grounds.

Qin Ming picked a day and sent Wu Jiang to Vast Sea Immortal City to deliver an invitation to Guu Qingzhao of Mirror Snow Pavilion.

Inviting her and Shopkeeper Liao to visit the island and find their way around.

It was also a sort of housewarming celebration.

The communication talisman's range was always limited, and Qin Ming was busy opening up the several tens of acres of Tier Two Spirit Field at the base of the main peak.

He had no choice but to ask Wu Jiang to handle the delivery.

Upon hearing that the task involved delivering an invitation to major figures at Mirror Snow Pavilion, Wu Jiang immediately dashed off without even asking for a delivery fee.

Two days later,

Guu Qingzhao and Shopkeeper Liao arrived at Wangyue Island upon the invitation.

Their first reaction upon entering the island was to be captivated by the exquisite scenery.

Qin Ming deactivated the array restriction and welcomed the two into the cave mansion.

"Fellow Daoist Qin! This is truly enviable. Without a word, you've become the lord of an island."

"With surroundings like this... I don't want to leave, haha!"

"Congratulations, congratulations!"

Shopkeeper Liao said, presenting a small gift they had prepared.

Qin Ming gratefully accepted it.

His aim in inviting Guu Qingzhao to the island, of course, wasn't just to eat and drink.

After a few rounds of drinks,

Qin Ming opened up, "Fellow Daoist Guu, could you help me keep an eye out for materials to refine a Foundation Establishment Pill?"

"Even auxiliary materials are fine, or perhaps Spirit Plant seeds."

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