Drawing Fertilizer, A Golden Mess?

It was already quite obvious - they were referring to having a powerful backer!

"It seems that the reason for our situation is because of this Kaoshanmiao Sect!" Liu Guangpu's expression was extremely grim.

"Then...what should we do?" Liu Zhengtao asked bitterly. 

Liu Guangpu pondered for a moment, then said, "Since we can't reconcile with the Celestial Emperor Sect, we can only address the root cause! You should immediately prepare a grand gift. In two days, take that unfilial descendant with you to pay them a visit and apologize!"

...

Similar scenes were unfolding in different parts of the continent.

Especially for certain major powers, after learning about the Kaoshanmiao Sect, they gathered their top leaders to discuss the matter. The conclusion was to visit the sect and offer congratulations when they held their opening ceremony.

At the Mountain Book Academy, in a pavilion-style study, Zhen Danteng was stunned for a while after learning about this. Because their institution was also renowned for its powerful protective formation!

"The black flood dragon as guardian, a formation at the peak of the Great Realization Realm, and this sect is not far from Qingxuan Town?!"

"The answer is evident - it must be related to the predecessor!"

Zhen Danteng took a deep breath, then took out a communication jade slip.

"Go and prepare an extremely grand gift."

The voice on the other end of the jade slip quickly responded, "Academy Head, what level of grand gift?"

Without any hesitation, Zhen Danteng replied, "A gift befitting the birth of a top power on the continent! Have it ready before me within a day!"

"Understood!"

...

In Qingxuan Town, in a courtyard, Chen Ping'an and Su Ling were playing a game.

At this moment, the system suddenly prompted him that he had completed the mission to establish a sect.

"I didn't expect Murong Palace to work so quickly, accomplishing it in just half a day!"

Chen Ping'an was now waiting for the next mission to recruit disciples.

This time, he didn't save any lottery chances but directly started the lottery draw.

"System, just draw a random lottery for me."

The things drawn from the system were quite useful. Although they didn't have any special functions, their quality was extremely good.

The kitchen knife hadn't gone dull for five years, let alone rusting. The hoe hadn't broken either. The teapot was shatter-proof no matter how hard it was dropped.

Especially the clothes - they were of superb quality, and he loved them dearly.

But that was just good quality - there were no other functions. 

At least in the past five years, he hadn't discovered any extraordinary capabilities.

Initially, he didn't quite believe that these items had no special uses. He had even conducted many experiments.

Unfortunately, no matter how many experiments he did, the only special aspect was their incredibly good quality. Nothing else stood out, not even the golden longsword that would occasionally tremble for no reason.

If these items were indeed powerful, surely there would have been some sign in the past five years?

Soon, the system prompted that the lottery was complete. The item was stored in the system space.

Chen Ping'an looked it over, his eyes widening slightly.

"Oh ho! A good item!"

He found that it was a snakeskin sack of fertilizer. 

He had been planning to plant some things in the courtyard anyway. Now this sack of fertilizer had conveniently come his way - what great luck!

He sent Su Ling away, then took out the fertilizer. The snakeskin sack was about half his height - a massive sack.

"Super fertilizer?"

He had never heard of it before. 

But with the prefix 'super', this fertilizer must be quite potent. And since the system's lottery items were always of excellent quality, this fertilizer shouldn't be poor either.

Perhaps sprinkling it on planted seeds would accelerate their growth, shortening the maturation period.

With this thought, Chen Ping'an labored to drag the fertilizer towards the tilled soil. He left the sack near the eaves closest to the soil patch.

Then he took a small bowl, filled it, and headed to the soil. The fertilizer consisted of brown granules that felt grainy like sand.

Chen Ping'an randomly grabbed some and sprinkled it over the soil, the granules raining down.

After sprinkling some over the entire patch, he carefully added more into the small holes where watermelon seeds were planted.

Once done fertilizing, Chen Ping'an watered the area.

Finished, he went to find Su Ling again. 

But unknown to him, beneath the unseen soil, the fertilizer dissolved with the water and seeped in. The buried watermelon seeds began to squirm!

Not long after, a slender sprout broke through the earth...

Taking advantage of having fertilizer, Chen Ping'an called out to Su Ling inside, "Little Ling, I'm going out to buy some seeds. Do you want to stay here or come with me for a walk?"

Upon hearing this, Su Ling scampered out. "I want to go too!"

Chen Ping'an playfully pinched her nose before heading out with her.

Soon they arrived at the market. The whole town recognized Chen Ping'an and greeted him when they saw him.

And when they saw Su Ling, many people looked at her with envious eyes. Some younger men even pulled their wives home eagerly, perhaps trying to conceive a child before the summer heat passed.

At a seed store, an elderly owner smiled at Chen Ping'an and Su Ling squatting in front of him.

"Mister Chen, what kind of seeds are you looking to buy? I have all sorts here."

Chen Ping'an smiled, "Old sir, do you have strawberry and pineapple seeds?"

For fresh fruits like strawberries and pineapples that could be served immediately, Chen Ping'an thought they would be perfect for entertaining guests in the future.

Ever since completing some system missions at Murong Palace and asking Long Aotian for help, he felt he needed to establish good relations with these cultivators. 

With a good relationship, they would be more amenable when he requested assistance.

Moreover, he couldn't always serve just meals and tea when entertaining. Having some fruits would make for perfect hospitality.

The elderly owner nodded and handed Chen Ping'an two packets, after which Chen Ping'an also bought some vegetable seeds.

Once done shopping, Chen Ping'an strolled around the market with Su Ling before finally leading her back to the courtyard.

However, unbeknownst to him, in a corner, a finely-dressed boy who appeared quite noble was staring at them with bulging eyes and a gaping mouth big enough to fit a fist. His expression was exaggeratedly dramatic.

This boy seemed around Su Ling's age, perhaps just a year older at most. But his body emanated a cultivation aura - he was at the Vigorous Life Stage! 

To have such cultivation at such a young age would be considered shocking on the continent.

Yet this little boy was left utterly shaken and trembling after witnessing that earlier scene. He suspected he must have seen wrongly.

A man had the aura of the Dao surrounding him. 

But the little girl who appeared the same age as him exuded an aura so terrifying that he almost wanted to kneel before her after just one glance!

Moreover, he realized that when he had secretly watched them earlier, the girl had glanced his way. That single glance made his pants slightly damp. 

He had forgotten how long it had been since experiencing such a sensation!