I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 102: Chapter 89: Planting Puppet

Huaxi Valley, the sky was clear as a wash.

After three days of tireless work, Jiang Yuebai finally managed to fill every corner of the hundred acres of terraced fields with forty-five kinds of spiritual medicines, including Ice Fire Thorn, Four Seasons Spiritual Fruit, and other spirit plants.

Enough to meet her needs for alchemy, battle method, and wine brewing.

Of course, all the spiritual medicines that Lin Xiangtian requested to be planted were also completed.

Jiang Yuebai stood in the center of the terraces, single-handedly performing a summoning technique.

Spiritual energy gathered, rain mist rose, a drizzle gently soaking the terraces.

Seeds sprouted new buds, seedlings stretched, and the sight was verdant and full of vitality.

Jiang Yuebai looked back at the mountainside residence, where a rainbow shone through the rain. She took out the planting puppets she had previously made and placed them around, then summoned the Eight Arrays Plate, hiding it in front of the residence’s main gate.

Wisps of white mist swirled with the wind, the spiritual fields of the residence looming in the mist, ethereal and like an immortal’s realm.

Jiang Yuebai walked out of the illusion array, heading to the spiritual fields down the mountain.

The sect required the planting of five hundred acres of Yuan Nourishing Grass. It is the primary herb for the Yuan Nourishing Elixir, which is included monthly in the elixir ration for both outer and inner sect late-stage Qi Cultivation disciples.

At this time, in front of the delineated five hundred acres of spiritual fields, Guo Zhen and Shi Xiaowu stood with hands in their pockets, their expressions and actions almost identical as if they were father and son, watching a flock of clucking Flame Bright Pheasants, driving a multitude of earthworms evenly distributed, burrowing in and out of the spiritual soil.

Guo Zhen’s eyes sparkled, ”You know, these earthworms, with the Flame Bright Pheasants watching over them, work much more efficiently than us using the Spirit-Shocking Hoe to till the soil.”

Shi Xiaowu nodded repeatedly beside him, ”Yes, Senior Sister Jiang is truly amazing, to have acquired so many earthworms. If Xiao Ankuo finds out, he’ll definitely be furious, hahaha.”

Guo Zhen looked into the distance, where a delicate young girl in white stood alone by the fields, holding a Red-Haired Mink.

It was because she was there that the Flame Bright Pheasants didn’t eat the earthworms and followed the instructions to drive them to work, though it was unknown how she managed it.

In the past, people also used earthworms to loosen soil, but since earthworms are unrefined spiritual insects, they can’t be controlled and can only roam around the fields aimlessly, not very efficient.

At this moment, a middle-aged male cultivator with a mustache led twenty-odd male and female servants past the spiritual fields, glanced with little interest, and was about to leave the valley.

Guo Zhen hurriedly stepped forward to stop him, ”Old Tang, what’s the rush? Didn’t I say I’d treat you to a drink today?”

Tang Shengcai waved his hand, ”No, no, all the work in Huaxi Valley has been completed. We should find work elsewhere, or we won’t be able to make ends meet. We craftsmen can’t compare to you spiritual cultivators; we need work to eat, otherwise, we have nothing.”

The surrounding servants nodded, whispering among themselves.

”Huaxi Valley can’t even hire spiritual cultivators, probably not much future here.”

”It’s better to work for the inner sect uncles or immortals. After completion, a token reward would suffice for a while.”

”Exactly, Huaxi Valley is too poor. Although Senior Sister Jiang is an inner sect disciple and a spiritual cultivation master, it doesn’t mean much. We work hard, yet there’s never any acknowledgement upon completion.”

”Ahem!” Tang Shengcai cleared his throat and glanced around, silencing everyone.

Guo Zhen’s expression was unhappy. Tang Shengcai cupped his hands, ”Their words are unpleasant, but true. We craftsmen have our skills in house building and renovations. We rely on this to make a living, so please bear with us, Brother Guo.”

Having said this, Tang Shengcai prepared to lead everyone away.

”Brother Guo, Brother Tang.”

Jiang Yuebai walked over slowly, offering a respectful salute.

The surrounding craftsmen made way; Jiang Yuebai was an inner sect disciple while they were just servants. Talking behind her back was one thing, but they dared not offend her face-to-face.

Tang Shengcai, being at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer like Jiang Yuebai, was quite pleased with her respectful address of ”Brother.”

”Too kind. I wonder if the residence meets your satisfaction? If there’s any dissatisfaction, feel free to mention it, and I will personally make adjustments.”

”The residence more than meets my needs; it exceeded expectations. Brother Tang and the craftsmanship of the brothers and sisters are truly admirable and praiseworthy.”

The compliments soothed everyone’s mood, giving Jiang Yuebai a bit more goodwill.

”Brother Tang is skilled in woodworking; have you studied the puppetry path?” Jiang Yuebai asked.

Tang Shengcai nodded, ”I’ve learned some, but funds are tight. The cost of materials is high, and the plans are quite valuable, impossible to sustain. Besides, the puppetry path requires high-level divine sense, and for me...you understand.”

”My family has also been in woodworking for generations, so I developed an interest in the puppetry path and have tinkered with a few small gadgets. I hope Brother Tang won’t hesitate to offer guidance.”