Chapter 71: Return to Azure Void City

Chapter 71: Return to Azure Void City

Back at the residence he purchased, two guards saluted Wang Hong enthusiastically upon seeing him.

Entering the courtyard, the Ma Brothers were the first to receive the news and eagerly welcomed him. Their faces were filled with flattery, more affectionate than meeting their own father.

"Master, you're back! We've missed you, brother! It's been half a year, and Master's cultivation level has become even more unfathomable. Truly a rare talent bestowed by the heavens! As the ancients said, a figure destined to be renowned for a thousand years, none other than our Master," Ma Zhong exclaimed, laying on thick praise.

Interrupting the flattery, Wang Hong replied, "Enough of that."

"Master's extraordinary talents are well-known. It's this robe from the Qingxu Sect that adds to the brilliance." Not to be outdone, Ma Yi chimed in. However, it seemed the brothers had misplaced their praise; Wang Hong, without the vast resources of Space, would likely still be lingering in the early stages of Qi Cultivation.

"Cut the flattery. How's your progress in Alchemy, as I instructed?" Wang Hong inquired.

The brothers seemed a bit uneasy but, gathering courage, Ma Zhong said, "Master, our average pill success rate is slightly over ten percent."

Feeling they might have disappointed Wang Hong and wasted many materials, they anxiously awaited his response.

Wang Hong, however, didn't seem inclined to scold them. Considering they had been learning for just over half a year, with only the past month dedicated to Alchemy, their results were commendable.

Recalling his own struggles before achieving proficiency in Alchemy, Wang Hong chose not to reproach them, relieving the Ma Brothers.

Luo Zhongjie, Xu Lun, He Yuan, and others also approached to greet and welcome Wang Hong.

Wang Hong first visited the spirit fields, finding the spirit fruit trees thriving but the mutated Spirit Grain appearing somewhat lackluster compared to its Space counterpart.Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only

Wen Lan, responsible for managing the spirit fields, provided detailed information on the daily care of the Spirit Grain. Unable to identify the issue, Wang Hong considered Spirit Qi, soil, and Spirit Spring Water.

Spirit Qi seemed fine, as Wen Lan supplemented Spiritual Energy with Spirit Stones every seven days due to the wilting crops. This left either soil or the quality of the spring water.

Thinking of a solution, Wang Hong decided to use soil from his Space, where things grew well. He spread a small bag of black soil evenly over a section of the spirit fields, gently turning the soil.

Only time would reveal if this experiment had any effect.

After settling affairs in Azure Void City, Wang Hong once again sailed back to the sect on the Windsoar Boat.

In the past six months, Skinny Monkey's distillery, after deducting expenses such as purchasing Spirit Grain, earned three hundred thousand Spirit Stones. Wang Hong took two hundred thousand and left him with a hundred thousand for turnover.

Zhao Ning's Elixir shop earned a hundred and thirty thousand Spirit Stones, with minimal cost. Wang Hong added a few second-tier Spiritual Medicines and medium-grade Elixirs to his shop.

He also left Xu Lun with ten thousand Spirit Stones for logistical expenses.

Summing it up, his income for the past six months reached five hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

If this news got out, not only Foundation Building cultivators but even Golden Core cultivators would envy him. However, for now, he was relatively safe. Although he appeared to have two thriving small businesses, everyone knew that the profit margin in retail wasn't high. The other thirteen shops wouldn't easily disclose information about the Immortal Way Trading Company.

The crucial point was that Wang Kun's identity must not be exposed. Even if someone investigated, they would only find Wang Kun.

Wang Hong scattered all five hundred thousand Spirit Stones into his Space. He noticed that the pit he left when digging the soil was gradually filled as the Spirit Stones were absorbed, restoring the surrounding soil to its original state.

The Space expanded by five more acres, reaching a total of twenty-three acres, with time passing at fifty-two times the rate outside.

With the extra space, Wang Hong could now attempt his plan to cultivate poisonous flowers and let Spirit Bees mutate.

For this purpose, he copied several Jade Scrolls from the Book Tower that contained information about Spirit Bees, poisonous insects, and toxic plants. He carefully studied them.

The Red Beauty Poison Flower still hadn't produced seeds, but Wang Hong was undeterred. As long as there was a hint of vitality, planting it in Space soil would make it take root and sprout.

He picked some leaves and cut a few roots, leaving one Red Beauty bare.

Planting these leaves and roots in the soil, they would root and grow into new individuals after some time. However, there were only about twenty newly planted Red Beauty Poison Flowers.

Next, he planted two acres of non-toxic Spirit Blossoms. He couldn't let the Spirit Bees feast on highly poisonous substances from the beginning; there had to be a gradual adaptation process.

He then ordered the Spirit Bee swarm to cultivate another Bee Queen.

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