Chapter 43
: Rice Planting and Field Worship (Please continue reading)
Li Changsheng was overjoyed. He picked up his load and strode forward, calling out, "Uncle Liu."
Liu Quan raised his eyelids and saw that it was Li Changsheng. He immediately sat up, but when he saw "Frog Prodigy" and "Big Smart" following behind him, he was stunned and exclaimed in surprise:
"Wow, what a huge toad! Where did it come from?... "
As he spoke, he stood up, examined it carefully, and exclaimed in amazement:
"It's like a bronze block, not simple at all..."
"It is Frog Prodigy."
Li Changsheng didn't hide anything and said with a smile, "I was lucky enough to awaken my innate spell a couple of days ago, and that's how it turned out."
"Awakening innate magical abilities...?"
Liu Quan nodded in understanding.
For spirit beasts, whether or not they have awakened innate magical abilities makes a world of difference.
Awakened innate spells can protect cultivators, making them invaluable.
Without awakened innate magical abilities, most of them can only become food or be kept as pets.
Without giving it much thought, Liu Quan glanced at the load Li Changsheng was carrying and laughed, "You're quick on your feet, aren't you? Planting seedlings already?..."
He paused, then asked:
"Would you like me to help you bring over the 'rice flower carp' seedlings?"
Li Changsheng had come here for this very reason, so he nodded hurriedly and said with a smile, "Thank you, Uncle Liu. I was just wondering how to attract the spirit fish fry."
As he spoke, his gaze fell upon the water bag on the cart shaft, and he said:
"Don't bother two people at once. Uncle Liu, could you also help deliver the 'spiritual spring water' we're trading with Brother Ma?"
Liu Quan's expression stiffened for a moment, but he quickly recovered, nodded, and smiled, "Alright, that saves you the trouble of making another trip. From now on, give me all the 'Spirit Spring Water,' and I'll deliver it to you on my own."
He emptied the water bag from the cart shaft and handed it to Li Changsheng.
"Then I'll trouble you, Uncle Liu. I'll bring it to you around noon."
Li Changsheng didn't notice his strange expression. He thanked him, took the water bag, and was about to leave when, as if remembering something, he turned around and asked:
"By the way, Uncle Liu, I have a question for you."
"Do you know about 'Soul-Capturing Wood Heart,' 'Thousand-Eyed Spider Eye,' and 'Dream-Wandering Silkworm Silk'? How much do they cost?..."
"Soul-capturing heartwood..."
Liu Quan frowned, thought for a moment, and nodded:
"Soul-capturing wood is a mid-grade spiritual seed. One inch of its heartwood costs one hundred low-grade spirit stones. It's sold in the miscellaneous goods hall."
"As for the 'Thousand-Eyed Spider' and the 'Dream Silkworm,' they are both low-grade spirit beasts. Their eyes and silk are not expensive. A pair of spider eyes costs fifty low-grade spirit stones, and a foot of silk from the latter costs twenty low-grade spirit stones."
"They sell them at the animal pen."
"If you're interested in buying it, I'll take you to see it another day."
He paused, then asked in confusion:
"You're asking this because you want to practice magic?... "
"Yes, but let's wait a few more days. Goodbye, Uncle Liu."
Upon learning that a set of spiritual materials would cost 170 spirit stones, Li Changsheng had a better idea of the price. He called out, turned around, picked up his load, and left with "Frog Prodigy" and "Great Wisdom".
Wait until he leaves.
Liu Quan paused for a few moments, then plopped down on a recliner.
a long time.
A soft sigh rang out.
"What a tragedy..."
paddy fields.
It was irrigated with the spirit spring water for three days.
The proportion of spiritual spring water in the paddy field not only meets the requirements for paddy fields, but also exceeds them by a considerable margin. Upon closer inspection, the water is clear and clean, with a layer of shimmering spiritual charm.
Nourished by the spiritual spring water, many weeds sprouted.
"Perfect as food for the rice paddy carp seedlings..."
Li Changsheng nodded in satisfaction, picked up his load and came to the "spiritual spring" which had expanded to a radius of three feet. He put down the load and opened his mouth slightly.
The "love flower" seed, tinged with a light pink hue, flew out.
It fell to the ground, quickly took root and sprouted, and in just a few breaths, it grew into a spiritual plant that was more than half a person tall, with lush branches and leaves, and was covered with yellow and white fruits.
"It will be fully mature in six more days..."
Li Changsheng was overjoyed at the thought that he could sell the Love Flower fruit in six days. After checking and confirming that everything was fine, he scooped up some spiritual spring water and watered the roots of his life-planting "Love Flower".
He immediately took the water bag and filled it with the spiritual spring water.
Although the "spiritual spring" has been expanded to a radius of three feet, the daily seepage volume is still maintained at about twenty wine jars, only making it more convenient to hold.
soon.
He then filled the water bag.
He placed it under the "love flower," picked up his load, and went to the edge of the field. He watched Da Congming running wildly in the paddy field, covered in mud and water, and his lips twitched.
"That stupid dog..."
I can't be bothered with it.
He picked up a bucket of rice seedlings, stepped into the paddy field, bent down, and began to get busy.
The seedlings are three inches tall and have well-developed root systems.
Li Changsheng followed the inscription on the "Lingzhongtang" stone tablet.
Five rice seedlings were planted in each seedling bed. Considering that it was a newly opened paddy field and the soil was not yet very fertile, the seedlings were spaced two feet apart in each bed.
of course.
The stone tablet also records more efficient rice planting methods.
That is seedling sowing, where seedlings are directly scattered out and their roots will naturally take root in the ground. However, it is difficult to control the spacing and density of seedlings this way, and it is also difficult to clear away weeds if they become too vigorous later.
Its only advantage is that it's easy.
Li Changsheng was not lacking in strength, so he did not choose to sow the seedlings.
And compared to land reclamation.
Transplanting rice seedlings is undoubtedly much easier, but it requires constantly bending over and standing up from time to time to stretch your muscles.
Time passed slowly.
The sun hangs high in the sky.
The scorching sun poured down, and even though the "Spirit Gathering Array" blocked some of the heat, Li Changsheng was still sweating profusely, his clothes completely soaked with sweat.
Perhaps it is because of the sacred spring water.
The water in the paddy field was not very warm, and had a slightly cool feel to it.
The dog was completely submerged in the fishpond, with only its pointed head resting on the field, its eyes half-closed, it was hard to tell whether it was sleeping or enjoying the cool air.
The frog, Tianjiao, dislikes water. It lies under the "love flower" to cool off, its belly bulging from time to time, emitting a deep croak that startles away any mosquitoes that dare to approach.
After a while.
"call…"
Li Changsheng straightened up, let out a soft sigh, and felt a stuffy heat in his chest, which made him unable to appreciate the lush green rice seedlings that had been planted in most of the paddy field. He picked up the wooden bucket and turned back to the edge of the field.
He picked up the jade jar.
He gulped down several large mouthfuls of the refreshing and sweet spring water.
"Phew, that felt good..."
Li Changsheng felt the cool sensation spreading from his stomach throughout his body, and he couldn't help but let out a satisfied sigh. He turned to look at the paddy field and chuckled:
"Just half a day more..."
Take a short break.
He walked out of the paddy field carrying a water bag filled with "spiritual spring water".
We came from the main road.
Liu Quan was busy harvesting weeds and rice seedlings.
Li Changsheng wasn't in a hurry. He went to sit under a tree to cool off and listened to the Lingnong people chatting and bragging.
As I listened...
What one of them said caught his attention.
"Will it be time for the 'field sacrifice' in another month?"
These words were spoken.
This immediately drew a chorus of agreement from the crowd.
"If you think about it, it really is true."
"If only we could find a 'ground loach' in the 'sacrificial field'..."
"Earth dragon loach? Dream on! Just find me a nest of spirit eggs, or at the very least, catch a spirit rabbit for a treat..."
"Are there really that many good things? I don't believe it..."
Believe it or not, it's up to you.
"Every ten years, the sect nurtures ten thousand acres of barren land, allowing the earth's veins to take root and spiritual energy to gather, naturally nourishing numerous spiritual beasts and materials..."
"That guy, he just picked up a rare 'Fiery Feathered Chicken,' and he got into the inner circle just because of it, acting all high and mighty..."
"..."
The Lingnongs chimed in, each offering their own opinion.
This allowed Li Changsheng to gradually understand what "sacrificial fields" meant.
Liu Quan raised his eyelids and saw that it was Li Changsheng. He immediately sat up, but when he saw "Frog Prodigy" and "Big Smart" following behind him, he was stunned and exclaimed in surprise:
"Wow, what a huge toad! Where did it come from?... "
As he spoke, he stood up, examined it carefully, and exclaimed in amazement:
"It's like a bronze block, not simple at all..."
"It is Frog Prodigy."
Li Changsheng didn't hide anything and said with a smile, "I was lucky enough to awaken my innate spell a couple of days ago, and that's how it turned out."
"Awakening innate magical abilities...?"
Liu Quan nodded in understanding.
For spirit beasts, whether or not they have awakened innate magical abilities makes a world of difference.
Awakened innate spells can protect cultivators, making them invaluable.
Without awakened innate magical abilities, most of them can only become food or be kept as pets.
Without giving it much thought, Liu Quan glanced at the load Li Changsheng was carrying and laughed, "You're quick on your feet, aren't you? Planting seedlings already?..."
He paused, then asked:
"Would you like me to help you bring over the 'rice flower carp' seedlings?"
Li Changsheng had come here for this very reason, so he nodded hurriedly and said with a smile, "Thank you, Uncle Liu. I was just wondering how to attract the spirit fish fry."
As he spoke, his gaze fell upon the water bag on the cart shaft, and he said:
"Don't bother two people at once. Uncle Liu, could you also help deliver the 'spiritual spring water' we're trading with Brother Ma?"
Liu Quan's expression stiffened for a moment, but he quickly recovered, nodded, and smiled, "Alright, that saves you the trouble of making another trip. From now on, give me all the 'Spirit Spring Water,' and I'll deliver it to you on my own."
He emptied the water bag from the cart shaft and handed it to Li Changsheng.
"Then I'll trouble you, Uncle Liu. I'll bring it to you around noon."
Li Changsheng didn't notice his strange expression. He thanked him, took the water bag, and was about to leave when, as if remembering something, he turned around and asked:
"By the way, Uncle Liu, I have a question for you."
"Do you know about 'Soul-Capturing Wood Heart,' 'Thousand-Eyed Spider Eye,' and 'Dream-Wandering Silkworm Silk'? How much do they cost?..."
"Soul-capturing heartwood..."
Liu Quan frowned, thought for a moment, and nodded:
"Soul-capturing wood is a mid-grade spiritual seed. One inch of its heartwood costs one hundred low-grade spirit stones. It's sold in the miscellaneous goods hall."
"As for the 'Thousand-Eyed Spider' and the 'Dream Silkworm,' they are both low-grade spirit beasts. Their eyes and silk are not expensive. A pair of spider eyes costs fifty low-grade spirit stones, and a foot of silk from the latter costs twenty low-grade spirit stones."
"They sell them at the animal pen."
"If you're interested in buying it, I'll take you to see it another day."
He paused, then asked in confusion:
"You're asking this because you want to practice magic?... "
"Yes, but let's wait a few more days. Goodbye, Uncle Liu."
Upon learning that a set of spiritual materials would cost 170 spirit stones, Li Changsheng had a better idea of the price. He called out, turned around, picked up his load, and left with "Frog Prodigy" and "Great Wisdom".
Wait until he leaves.
Liu Quan paused for a few moments, then plopped down on a recliner.
a long time.
A soft sigh rang out.
"What a tragedy..."
paddy fields.
It was irrigated with the spirit spring water for three days.
The proportion of spiritual spring water in the paddy field not only meets the requirements for paddy fields, but also exceeds them by a considerable margin. Upon closer inspection, the water is clear and clean, with a layer of shimmering spiritual charm.
Nourished by the spiritual spring water, many weeds sprouted.
"Perfect as food for the rice paddy carp seedlings..."
Li Changsheng nodded in satisfaction, picked up his load and came to the "spiritual spring" which had expanded to a radius of three feet. He put down the load and opened his mouth slightly.
The "love flower" seed, tinged with a light pink hue, flew out.
It fell to the ground, quickly took root and sprouted, and in just a few breaths, it grew into a spiritual plant that was more than half a person tall, with lush branches and leaves, and was covered with yellow and white fruits.
"It will be fully mature in six more days..."
Li Changsheng was overjoyed at the thought that he could sell the Love Flower fruit in six days. After checking and confirming that everything was fine, he scooped up some spiritual spring water and watered the roots of his life-planting "Love Flower".
He immediately took the water bag and filled it with the spiritual spring water.
Although the "spiritual spring" has been expanded to a radius of three feet, the daily seepage volume is still maintained at about twenty wine jars, only making it more convenient to hold.
soon.
He then filled the water bag.
He placed it under the "love flower," picked up his load, and went to the edge of the field. He watched Da Congming running wildly in the paddy field, covered in mud and water, and his lips twitched.
"That stupid dog..."
I can't be bothered with it.
He picked up a bucket of rice seedlings, stepped into the paddy field, bent down, and began to get busy.
The seedlings are three inches tall and have well-developed root systems.
Li Changsheng followed the inscription on the "Lingzhongtang" stone tablet.
Five rice seedlings were planted in each seedling bed. Considering that it was a newly opened paddy field and the soil was not yet very fertile, the seedlings were spaced two feet apart in each bed.
of course.
The stone tablet also records more efficient rice planting methods.
That is seedling sowing, where seedlings are directly scattered out and their roots will naturally take root in the ground. However, it is difficult to control the spacing and density of seedlings this way, and it is also difficult to clear away weeds if they become too vigorous later.
Its only advantage is that it's easy.
Li Changsheng was not lacking in strength, so he did not choose to sow the seedlings.
And compared to land reclamation.
Transplanting rice seedlings is undoubtedly much easier, but it requires constantly bending over and standing up from time to time to stretch your muscles.
Time passed slowly.
The sun hangs high in the sky.
The scorching sun poured down, and even though the "Spirit Gathering Array" blocked some of the heat, Li Changsheng was still sweating profusely, his clothes completely soaked with sweat.
Perhaps it is because of the sacred spring water.
The water in the paddy field was not very warm, and had a slightly cool feel to it.
The dog was completely submerged in the fishpond, with only its pointed head resting on the field, its eyes half-closed, it was hard to tell whether it was sleeping or enjoying the cool air.
The frog, Tianjiao, dislikes water. It lies under the "love flower" to cool off, its belly bulging from time to time, emitting a deep croak that startles away any mosquitoes that dare to approach.
After a while.
"call…"
Li Changsheng straightened up, let out a soft sigh, and felt a stuffy heat in his chest, which made him unable to appreciate the lush green rice seedlings that had been planted in most of the paddy field. He picked up the wooden bucket and turned back to the edge of the field.
He picked up the jade jar.
He gulped down several large mouthfuls of the refreshing and sweet spring water.
"Phew, that felt good..."
Li Changsheng felt the cool sensation spreading from his stomach throughout his body, and he couldn't help but let out a satisfied sigh. He turned to look at the paddy field and chuckled:
"Just half a day more..."
Take a short break.
He walked out of the paddy field carrying a water bag filled with "spiritual spring water".
We came from the main road.
Liu Quan was busy harvesting weeds and rice seedlings.
Li Changsheng wasn't in a hurry. He went to sit under a tree to cool off and listened to the Lingnong people chatting and bragging.
As I listened...
What one of them said caught his attention.
"Will it be time for the 'field sacrifice' in another month?"
These words were spoken.
This immediately drew a chorus of agreement from the crowd.
"If you think about it, it really is true."
"If only we could find a 'ground loach' in the 'sacrificial field'..."
"Earth dragon loach? Dream on! Just find me a nest of spirit eggs, or at the very least, catch a spirit rabbit for a treat..."
"Are there really that many good things? I don't believe it..."
Believe it or not, it's up to you.
"Every ten years, the sect nurtures ten thousand acres of barren land, allowing the earth's veins to take root and spiritual energy to gather, naturally nourishing numerous spiritual beasts and materials..."
"That guy, he just picked up a rare 'Fiery Feathered Chicken,' and he got into the inner circle just because of it, acting all high and mighty..."
"..."
The Lingnongs chimed in, each offering their own opinion.
This allowed Li Changsheng to gradually understand what "sacrificial fields" meant.