"I'll give you one month to plant and bring all these immortal grasses and spirit flowers to life. I'll share some of the fruits they bear with you. You'll continue planting the seeds for me. Don't think about slacking off. This... is my world. Of course, if you do well, I will bestow upon you a supreme title. You are the undisputed Medicine King of the Heavenly Hall." A cold smile suddenly appeared on Ling Xiao's face. Han Zhan just nodded blankly, but in his heart, he felt... something seemed off about this?
But he couldn't quite put his finger on what exactly was wrong.
The immortal elder seems to have taken me in and promised me various great opportunities.
A supreme title, Medicine King of the Heavenly Hall?
Sounds incredibly impressive!!
But...
Didn't I step onto the immortal path to become supreme between heaven and earth?
How did I... become a medicine grower?
Oh, wait.
My template should be pursuing longevity!
Cautious and meticulous, advancing step by step, just to seize opportunities and seek a share of heaven and earth's great luck.
But...
Grow medicine, eat medicine, cultivate, grow medicine, eat medicine...
Huh?
Seems much simpler than cultivating blindly by myself?
Moreover, these heaven and earth spiritual materials before me are simply unheard of, unseen before.
As long as I can grow them well, the immortal elder promised, he'll share some with me.
Old immortal elder, you are fair! You are righteous!
While Han Zhan was lost in thought, Ling Xiao's figure had already vanished from the spot.
Heh, he really couldn't use that Immortal Plaque.
But Han Zhan could!
Couldn't he just use Han Zhan then!
The wondrous use of the Immortal Radiance went without saying; it was nothing more than catalyzing the maturation of immortal grasses and spirit trees!
Once he filled the Domain World with heaven and earth spiritual materials and found a few alchemists, wouldn't he achieve complete... self-sufficiency?
As for why he shared the opportunity with Han Zhan?
Of course, it was to make him cultivate diligently, improve his realm, and thus condense Immortal Radiance faster and in greater quantities.
After all, now, this Son of Fate had lost his Luck Points and couldn't cause any trouble. Now he was just his slave.
Although he didn't kill him to get the system's final reward, with Han Zhan around, he was equivalent to having an endless supply of cultivation resources!
Moreover, once protagonists from the mortal stream like this grew up, they all became top-tier existences between heaven and earth, especially their mental fortitude and willpower, which were terrifying.
But... this process was far too slow. It often took over a thousand chapters for them to potentially become powerful.
Ling Xiao really didn't have the time to wait for him to grow up.
Not killing him is already a blessing. Growing medicine obediently is where his life's value lies!
This way, why would he still need to go looking for damn ruins and ancient realms!
With Han Zhan alone, he could match a million secret realms!
As for whether Ling Xiao would encounter established mortal stream Sons of Fate in the future, he probably would.
Because on this immortal path, those protected by the Heavenly Dao were mostly this type of person.
No, I need to write a letter to my dear Su Yan and have her Yun Lai Merchant Alliance ship over a hundred tons of immortal materials.
"Young master!!" Only when Ling Xiao's figure appeared before the Heavenly Hall did a captivating smile instantly bloom on Ye Qingchan's pretty face.
"You... are you finished?"
"Mm! Qingchan, I need to go to the Great Xia imperial capital in the next few days. You and Ning'er stay here peacefully. I'll return when I have time."
Bye, baby, baby, go to sleep early...
I still have to go to the next... party.
The trip to Great Xia concerned Ling Xiao's strategic deployment in the Western Frontier; he couldn't afford the slightest carelessness.
Moreover, that prince who seized the Great Xia's luck made Ling Xiao feel... somewhat familiar.
The Great Xia imperial capital was named Dragon Fortune.
It was said that the Great Xia's founding ancestor found a dragon vein inheritance there, comprehended the Dao Principle of Slaughter within it, shattered the void in one move, and ascended to the upper realm.
The cultivation techniques practiced by the Great Xia imperial clan were also related to dragon veins.
Originally, among the eight imperial dynasties, Great Xia ranked first.
But after the internal strife in Great Xia fifteen years ago, although this dynasty's foundation still remained, it ultimately... lacked some of its former deterrence.
Today's Dragon Fortune City was exceptionally lively.
A continuous stream of pedestrians, guests arriving from all directions to offer congratulations.
Because today was the Great Xia Empress Dowager's centennial birthday.
On the ancient streets, long lanterns hung, red silks covered the sky, and both commoners and cultivators wore smiles on their faces.
Ling Xiao walked on the street, also wearing a joyful expression.
The Empress Dowager's centennial birthday?
What a coincidence, isn't it?
Once he entered the imperial palace, wouldn't he be able to find out how many Sons of Fate Great Xia had, how many leeks there were?
With that soul avatar given to him by the Tai Xuan Dao Master, let alone a mere fake emperor of Great Xia, even the top Divine Emperor experts in the Western Frontier were nothing to fear.
Buzz!
Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow, focused his mind, and Ye Qingchan's figure instantly appeared beside him.
"Qingchan?"
"Young master." Ye Qingchan smiled faintly, linking her arms with Ling Xiao's.
"What's wrong?"
"Ning'er went to cultivate with Senior Xing. I was bored staying alone in the Heavenly Hall." Ye Qingchan pouted, showing a wronged expression.
Since Ning'er arrived, it seemed like she hadn't been alone with the young master for a long time.
"But..."
"Young master, don't worry. Qingchan can protect herself now." Of course, Ye Qingchan understood what Ling Xiao was worried about.
This was, after all, the Western Frontier, chaotic and disorderly.
Once Ling Xiao got into a fight, she would inevitably become a liability.
"Alright, then stay by my side." Ling Xiao shook his head with a smile, reached out to hold Ye Qingchan's delicate hand, and stepped towards a magnificent restaurant ahead.
At noon today, the imperial palace would host a banquet to entertain visiting distinguished guests, jointly celebrating the Empress Dowager's birthday, a celebration for the whole world.
But before that, Ling Xiao still needed to find someone, search them, take a look, and understand the situation.
Moreover, most importantly, he saw another interesting figure by the restaurant window.
When the two entered the building, they found no empty seats. Ling Xiao's eyes quietly fell on one person.
At a table by the window, a young man in fluttering white robes was drinking alone. His jade-like face was exceptionally handsome, vaguely carrying a trace of... charm.
"Huh?" The corner of Ling Xiao's mouth twitched upward, and he nearly laughed out loud.
So fast!
One after another?
4000 Luck Points, second-grade Divine General, Heavenly Derivation Pill Body, dual Dao Principles of Profound Thunder and Profound Fire?
Most importantly, although this young master looked extraordinarily handsome now... he seemed to lack an Adam's apple?
Even the area bound on his chest seemed unusually bulky?
Seemed... very... large?
I wonder if a proud daughter of heaven who has comprehended the Dao Principles of Flame and Thunder... would offer a different kind of stimulation?
Pop Rocks?
Also... what made Ling Xiao feel somewhat strange was... although this woman had vitality, she lacked liveliness, even faintly carrying a... peculiar fragrance!
Could it be... she carried a rare treasure that concealed her aura?
"Excuse me, young master, mind if we share your table?" Ling Xiao led Ye Qingchan to the white-robed youth's side.
The latter frowned slightly. Looking up, he saw Ling Xiao and the other had already arrived before him. A look of astonishment instantly flashed in his deep, dark eyes.
But at this moment, his gaze wasn't on Ling Xiao but on... Ye Qingchan.
I... Dammit?
"Take a seat."
"Might I ask the young master's name?" A playful glint flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes. Those who disguised themselves as men were mostly not unknown individuals; otherwise, they wouldn't go to the extra trouble.
And judging by this girl's male disguise, she was already stunningly handsome. Who knew how breathtaking her female appearance would be?
"My name is Qiu Qinghan."
"So it's Brother Qiu. I am Xiao Ling."
"Unimportant. May I ask the young lady's name?" Qiu Qinghan didn't even glance at Ling Xiao. Instead, she turned her head, looking gently at Ye Qingchan.
"I... I am Qingchan."
"Qingchan? 'Green, green your robe, a thousand li we share the same moon.' A fine name. May I ask the young lady's age, who her master is, and what her relationship is with this... young master?"
Huh?
Ling Xiao stared dumbfounded as the girl spoke fluently, appearing very experienced.
At this moment, he seemed to feel that he had probably guessed wrong.
Her male disguise might not only be to conceal her identity but also possibly to... pick up girls!!
"I... I am the young master's maid." Ye Qingchan had never seen such a shameless young man and leaned slightly closer to Ling Xiao.
A look of delight instantly appeared in Qiu Qinghan's eyes. "What a pretty maid! You... what was your name again?"
"Xiao Ling..." Ling Xiao smiled faintly, but in his heart, he was pondering whether to kill or subdue her.
"Young Master Xiao is quite fortunate! Judging by Young Master Xiao's presentable... ahem, by this attire, you must also be here to congratulate the Empress Dowager on her birthday? Where does the young master come from?"
"Xuyun City." As soon as Ling Xiao finished speaking, the entire restaurant suddenly fell into dead silence.
Everyone looked at him with shocked expressions, but no one spoke.
As everyone knew, Xuyun City was the Great Xia ancestral land.
Now it was also the place where the former Great Xia Emperor was stationed. Had this young man grown tired of living, daring to say he came from Xuyun City?
But...
Judging by the look on his face, he seemed completely nonchalant.
Could it be... he was an envoy sent by Xia Yong?
"Xuyun City? Interesting..." Qiu Qinghan's pretty face stiffened slightly, her red lips curling upward as she looked seriously at Ling Xiao for the first time.
This look... Huh?
This young man is quite handsome, with a faint feeling of immortal charm and Daoist bone?