Green mountains and clear waters are invaluable assets

After arranging these important matters, Xu Yunxin suggested going to see the area around Qingxi Town.

Yue Shaohua, who most wanted to go, couldn't go because she had to assist Uncle Fu. In the end, Yue Yinping took Xu Yunxin out of the town.

Qingxi Town is located deep in the "Thousand Lakes Wasteland". There are no lakes here, only fine gravel and yellow soil.

The stream outside the town is the town's only water source. This stream is unusually clear and cold, and it seems out of place in a world of sand and soil.

The stream flows down from the mountains far behind the town.

Xu Yunxin and Yue Yinping's goal was this mountain.

This mountain looks very special from a distance. It has seven peaks, and when these seven peaks are connected together, they look like a single peak, hence the name Seven Peaks Mountain.

The mountain is not very high, only a little over three hundred feet high.

Qingxi Town is not far from the mountain. The two of them, with a large black dog, reached the foot of the mountain in just half an hour.

The terrain on Qifeng Mountain is different from the surrounding environment. Only some drought-resistant thorn bushes grow there, and not even a tall shrub can be seen.

Along the way, Yue Yinping, annoyed by the questions, gave a complete account of the situation around Qingxi Town.

Xu Yunxin also roughly knew that there were three main types of monsters that roamed around Qingxi Town.

The first type is the Tier 1 low-grade "Yellow Sand Lizard". This kind of monster is timid by nature, but there are many of them. They are an important food in the monster food chain in this area and also the main hunting target of the townspeople of Qingxi Town.

The second type is the first-tier mid-grade "Yellow Armor Violent Scorpion". This kind of monster is inherently brutal and highly aggressive. It also lives in a family and is considered the overlord of this area. Even the "Red-tailed Roaring Serpent", which is one tier higher than them, is a target of the "Yellow Armor Violent Scorpion".

Xu Yunxin and Yue Yinping walked upstream along the Qingxi River for another hour before finally finding its source.

On the cliff face of Qifeng Mountain, there are four springs at different heights. Clear water gushes out from the springs and eventually converges into a clear stream at the foot of the mountain.

Xu Yunxin bent down and scooped up a handful of water. After carefully sensing it, he confirmed that it was just ordinary mountain spring water.

Standing at the source of the Qingxi River and looking down, you can get a panoramic view of the entire Qingxi Town.

Xu Yunxin said, "Sister Ping, there's a clear stream here as a water source, why not plant trees along the stream?"

Yue Yinping said, "The evil wind here is too strong, the saplings won't survive. Besides, no one has the time to plant trees."

"Planting trees is hardly a leisurely activity!" Xu Yunxin retorted immediately upon seeing Yue Yinping's nonchalant attitude.

"Sister Ping, since we're going to make Qingxi Town our home and live here properly, we should transform the environment here into a livable place."

"You know, by planting trees and protecting the banks of the Qingxi River, we can ensure its longevity. Trees can also control the wind, so won't our town gradually become a better place?"

Yue Yinping was too lazy to chat with Xu Yunxin, so she said, "If you want to plant it, go plant it yourself," and turned to walk down the mountain.

Having achieved his goal, Xu Yunxin did not continue climbing to the top of the mountain, but followed Yue Yinping down the mountain.

He came to find the source of the Qingxi River to prepare for planting trees later.

After he successfully cultivates the red mushrooms, he will then plant trees on Qifeng Mountain.

Once he transforms this barren mountain into a lush green landscape, his world tree species will surely make significant progress as well.

After returning to Qingxi Town, Xu Yunxin went into his room again to check on his "red mushroom" mycelium.

When the wooden box was opened again, the mycelium inside had become denser and its color had changed from white to light red.

The obvious color change also means that the mycelium of this batch of "red mushroom" has matured!

Xu Yunxin immediately carried the wooden box to the next room. He carefully transferred the "red mushroom" mycelium from the box to the well-cultivated rotten soil, then brought clean water to wet the floor and walls of the room. Finally, he used spiritual power imbued with druidic energy to nurture the transplanted "red mushroom" mycelium once more.

Next, he only needs to continue nurturing the transplanted "red mushroom" mycelium for three more days to ensure it survives and produces mushrooms. After that, he doesn't need to manage it much anymore. He can simply keep the "spirit gathering array plate" running to maintain the supply of spiritual energy and wait to harvest the mushrooms.

After successfully transplanting the "red mushroom", Xu Yunxin opened the system to check.

[Master of World Tree Species: Xu Yunxin]

[Class: Druid LV0 (1.03/100)]

【Lifespan: 16/81】

[Cultivation Level: Qi Refining Stage 1]

[Destiny: Harmony with nature, absorption from nature.]

[World Tree Species: Golden Buddha Tree (White), Growth Rate 1.1%]

[Skill: Wild Transformation LV0 (2/100)]

[Origin: 7.05 stars (white)]

[Nature's Favor: None]

Consuming essence can increase job level, skill level, and growth rate.

Haha, successfully transplanting mycelium also increases experience by 0.01!

Even a tiny mosquito is still meat, isn't it?

After leaving the mushroom house, Xu Yunxin immediately went to find Uncle Fu and asked Uncle Fu and Yue Shaohua to help him find some hardy tree species. He couldn't wait to start planting trees!

After explaining the tree species, Xu Yunxin went to see Liu Qingshan's weapon-refining workshop.

Liu Qingshan's house is located on the south side of the town. The workshop is right inside the door, with a knife and a sword hanging on each of the two walls. Inside the room is a huge iron smelting furnace.

The furnace was burning hot, and Liu Qingshan, a stocky man wearing a leather skirt, was wielding a dark iron hammer, shirtless, and hammering a red-hot iron ingot.

Xu Yunxin watched for a while but couldn't figure it out, nor did he see Chen Xing.

Seeing that Liu Qingshan was working hard and focused, he didn't disturb him. Instead, he went out to find Yue Yinping, wanting to learn Zhao Laosan's beast-taming secret technique from her.

The Yue sisters lived in the courtyard that had a soundproof room.

Xu Yunxin went in quickly and came out just as quickly.

His trip was a complete waste. As soon as he mentioned wanting to learn the secret art of beast taming, Yue Yinping flatly refused and even gave him an order to leave on the spot.

Xu Yunxin wanted to go back to Zhao Laosan to learn, but then he felt that it wouldn't be a good idea.

If he asks for it, Zhao Laosan might give it to him, or he might not. But regardless of whether he gives it to him or not, people will only say that he has an ugly way of eating.

Currently, his cultivation level is only at the first level of Qi Refining. Even if he were to obtain this beast taming technique, he wouldn't have the energy or time to learn it.

Since leaving Wancheng, everything has turned out well. Whether it was the kindness of Shuanglin Qingsheng and Youde, or the counterattack in Manglin, the "Yellow Armor Scorpion" has been eliminated, he has become the town lord, and the townspeople respect and admire him. Even the "Red Mushroom" has been transplanted, and the next step is to plant trees along the Qingxi River.

Everything went so well that, without realizing it, he became a little arrogant and impatient.

Xu Yunxin suddenly realized that cultivation is not about seeking speed.

Since we're not just rushing things, why be in such a hurry?

Sometimes, taking a break, looking at the scenery, and reflecting on things carefully are the only ways to walk more steadily and firmly.

After figuring all this out, Xu Yunxin returned to the town lord's mansion, sat cross-legged beside the "Spirit Gathering Array Plate," and began to meditate and practice Qi cultivation.