Chapter 177

Chapter 176 Coming to freeload a meal, and then eating the spirit stones.

Upon hearing that Xu Changqing’s obsession with farming stemmed from his desire to improve himself, it became clear that he was obsessed with it.

Hu Bugui and Zhao Ziyue were speechless for a moment.

After all, no outsider can stop Xu Changqing from making progress, let alone his own people.

However, both Hu Bugui and Zhao Ziyue were somewhat surprised, and even admired.

Other spiritual farmers, or rather most cultivators, find it difficult to settle down and focus on their careers.

Either they are dissatisfied with the status quo.

Either they are naturally restless.

Unlike Xu Changqing, who has lived a secluded life ever since joining the core of the spiritual field, staying in his own little world and not even interested in a Daoist partner.

Admittedly, being only twenty years old is nothing compared to the long lifespan of cultivators, which can easily reach hundreds of years.

But days pass one by one, not in the blink of an eye.

If you don’t enrich yourself, every day will be extremely boring and tedious.

Why do many spiritual farmers want to find a spiritual partner?

This is one of the reasons!

Even if a person keeps dogs, cats, or all sorts of spirit beasts and pets.

It seemed like there were many people, and it was very lively.

But in reality, he is still the same person, and has never changed from beginning to end.

As Xu Changqing served the food, he said, “I really can’t understand why people are so eager to find a Daoist partner?”

Hu Bugui scratched his head and tentatively asked, “Lonely?”

Zhao Ziyue glanced at the two of them and truthfully said what he was thinking: “I’m too bored by myself, I want to find a Daoist partner to go fishing with.”

“Pooh!”

Xu Changqing and Hu Bugui spat at him simultaneously.

Zhao Ziyue was a little unconvinced and questioned, “I just like fishing, so is it wrong for me to find a Daoist partner who also likes fishing?”

Hu Bugui was stunned for a moment: “What Old Zhao said seems to make sense.”

Xu Changqing waved his hand and pondered, “Forget it, I don’t care whether you find a Daoist partner or not, but why does the Immortal Sect care?”

Another blind date amidst a sea of flowers.

It’s another Lingtian meet-and-greet.

It seems that the high-ranking immortals place great importance on these lower-level cultivators finding Daoist partners.

Zhao Ziyue spoke first: “I have heard of this. The Immortal Sect intends to form small cultivation families within itself, thereby deeply binding the lower-level cultivators.”

“Oh?” Xu Changqing raised an eyebrow.

Hu Bugui said thoughtfully, “I haven’t heard anything about Lao Zhao, but I know something from someone who’s been there in the Spirit Beast Valley that might be the answer you’re looking for.”

Xu Changqing and Zhao Ziyue exchanged a glance, then looked at each other curiously: “What?”

Hu Bugui said seriously, “Children born to cultivators with compatible spiritual roots who become lovers or husband and wife have a higher probability of awakening their spiritual roots.”

For example, the father has a wood elemental root and the mother has a water elemental root.

That child will most likely awaken a wood elemental root.

Of course, there is also a small chance of awakening the water elemental root.

There is even a very, very small chance of awakening the dual spiritual roots of water and wood.

As for different spiritual roots, they do exist, but they are very rare.

Although most cultivators who awaken their spiritual roots come from the secular world, they are selected from among them, much like the process of sifting through sand.

However, small cultivation families or households within the Immortal Sect do not have as many concerns.

Because they watched him grow up, and his parents are deeply connected to the Immortal Sect, they are more trustworthy.

Xu Changqing suddenly realized: “No wonder there are so many families.”

What Lingtian Rongjia?

The Li family of Yushui Pavilion.

There is also the Beifeng Cliff Qiu family.

Each region has one large cultivation family and many smaller cultivation families.

As for families focused on cultivating immortality, they are countless.

To put it bluntly, the children born to low-level cultivators will most likely remain at the low level in the future.

Unless one possesses extraordinary talent, exceptional comprehension, and remarkable luck, one cannot escape the clutches of the immortal sect.

Looking at the rather plentiful meal on the table, Hu Bugui couldn’t help but swallow hard. “I’m telling you, there’s no point in thinking too much. Low-level cultivators should have the awareness of low-level cultivators. Let’s eat early.”

Zhao Ziyue understood immediately and nodded hastily: “Yes, neither of us has had lunch yet.”

Xu Changqing knew these two wanted to freeload a meal, so he felt bad refusing: “Eat up, eat up.”

Hu Bugui chuckled: “I’ll get the bowl.”

Zhao Ziyue followed closely behind: “I’ll get the chopsticks.”

After saying that, the two went into the kitchen.

Xu Changqing hadn’t noticed at first, but when there was still no movement inside, he couldn’t help but glance over and discovered that the two weren’t in the kitchen at all. He immediately said irritably, “There’s no light in the basement!”

What’s in the basement?

Lingmi wine!

These two guys aren’t content with just free meals; they also have to freeload on drinks.

Fortunately, they didn’t take too much; each person took half a jin of the finest spirit rice wine.

Half an hour later, the three of them finished all the food on the table.

Sweet potato and rice mixed grain rice.

Stir-fried tomatoes and eggs.

Stir-fried eggs with chili peppers.

There wasn’t a single drop left; they practically licked the plate clean.

“oops.”

Hu Bugui patted his round belly and smiled with satisfaction: “Old Xu, your cooking is still the best to my taste.”

Xu Changqing placed the bowls and chopsticks in the kitchen sink, then came out and raised his chin: “We’ve eaten and drunk the spirit rice wine, now it’s time to get down to business.”

Hu Bugui nodded slightly and took out a small storage bag: “Inside are our franchise fee, food supply fee, and all sorts of other fees for this month.”

“How much?” Zhao Ziyue asked eagerly.

Upon hearing this, Hu Bugui opened the small storage bag, then turned it over and shook it against the table.

Immediately, one spirit stone after another rolled out from inside.

For a moment, the sounds of clanging and banging rang out continuously.

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It even sounds somewhat pleasant.

The dazzling light made the three of them dizzy.

After pouring them all out, Xu Changqing scanned them with his spiritual sense: “380 mid-grade spirit stones and 3663 low-grade spirit stones.”

Zhao Ziyue was surprised: “It’s much less than last time.”

If he remembers correctly, it was during the last time they split the profits.

440 medium-grade spirit stones.

5683 low-grade spirit stones.

Moreover, that’s the net profit after deducting costs.

Hu Bugui shrugged: “It’s good enough if we can make a profit. Casting Peak is no longer our exclusive domain. It’s now a place where all sorts of people are gathered.”

Franchise fees are getting lower and lower.

The main sources of income are the supply fees for ingredients provided to the stalls, as well as the fees generated by regular customers who come to buy ingredients.

Following this trend, the number of spirit stones earned will decrease over time.

Xu Changqing remained calm, as he had anticipated this outcome and thus focused most of his attention on the loose cultivator market.

Don’t underestimate the poorness of independent cultivators; their numbers are numerous.

Now, the cost of 20 mid-grade spirit stones has been reduced.

Xu Changqing, Li Sancai, Zhao Ziyue, and Hu Bugui will divide the remaining 360 mid-grade spirit stones and 3663 low-grade spirit stones.

Li Sancai took 20% of the total profit, including 72 mid-grade spirit stones and 732 low-grade spirit stones.

The remaining 80% of the total profit will be divided among the three people.

Zhao Ziyue took one-tenth of the prize, taking away 29 mid-grade spirit stones and 293 low-grade spirit stones.

Hu Bugui took 20%, taking away 58 mid-grade spirit stones and 644 low-grade spirit stones.

Xu Changqing took 70% of the prize, including 201 mid-grade spirit stones and 2052 low-grade spirit stones!

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