76: Mulingxi

Zhang Daobai had already planned: after harvesting these Spirit Medicine and spirit plants, he would go and learn how to make spirit meal from Dragon Li.

As the saying goes, a Spirit Plant Master who can't perform Alchemy is not a good spirit meal Master!

On the ridge of the Spirit Field, Zhang Daobai formed a Hand Seal with his hands and pointed at the field's surface.

The next second, a mass of white mist quickly enveloped the sky above the Spirit Field, followed by a light green drizzle.

What Zhang Daobai performed was the Spiritual Rain Technique, which every Spirit Plant Master must learn and use three times a day.

“Brother Daobai!”

Just then, a pleasant shout, like a silver bell, came from not far away. Zhang Daobai instinctively looked over.

He saw a young girl wearing a simple, light green dress running towards Zhang Daobai like a fluttering Spiritual Butterfly.

The moment he saw the girl, a smile appeared in Zhang Daobai's eyes.

This girl was the daughter of Zhang Daobai's neighbor, named Mu Lingxi.

Not long after Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue moved in, the neighbor closest to their Immortal Cave proactively visited to offer welcoming gifts.

Zhang Daobai's neighbor was a third-rank Talisman Master named Mu Yuruo, and Mu Lingxi was her daughter.

The mother and daughter had also recently moved here, and their main source of income was drawing Talismans and cultivating Spirit Fields.

Mu Lingxi was lively and cute, and very beautiful. When bored, she often came over to visit.

Sometimes she would help Zhang Daobai manage the Spirit Field, and sometimes she would ask Lin Luoxue for guidance on Sword Techniques and combat skills.

“Xiaoxi, you’re here!” Zhang Daobai greeted her with a smile.

“Brother Daobai, let me help you!”

Saying this, Mu Lingxi skillfully performed the Spiritual Rain Technique, helping Zhang Daobai water the Spirit Field.

With Mu Lingxi's help, Zhang Daobai quickly finished watering the three mu of Spirit Fields.

Afterwards, Mu Lingxi helped Zhang Daobai inspect the Spirit Medicine and spirit plants, checking their growth status, pests, and so on.

“That’s strange, Brother Daobai, why isn’t there a single Spiritual Insect in your three mu of Spirit Fields?”

Mu Lingxi asked, her eyes full of confusion, as she inspected the plants.

Mu Lingxi is sixteen this year, and her cultivation has reached Qi Refining Perfection. She is also a second-rank Spirit Plant Master. She manages her family's Spirit Field all by herself.

Although she usually manages her own Spirit Field very carefully, pests like Spiritual Insects still appear frequently.

Zhang Daobai's three mu of Spirit Fields are not far from her family's, yet there are no Spiritual Insects present, which truly puzzled her.

“Because I killed them beforehand,” Zhang Daobai explained with a smile upon hearing her question.

In fact, Zhang Daobai has White Moon cover the Spirit Field every night with white mist containing a special toxin.

This kills the Spiritual Insects without harming the Spirit Medicine or spirit plants. Even the Spiritual Insects hidden in the soil cannot escape.

Furthermore, the poisonous mist does not contaminate the Spirit Medicine or spirit plants, making it extremely convenient.

“Oh, so that’s how it is.” Mu Lingxi nodded without a shred of doubt.

After inspecting all three mu of Spirit Fields, Zhang Daobai led her back to the Residence.

At this time, Lin Luoxue was tending to the blooming flowers in the courtyard. This was one of her rare leisure activities.

“Sister Lin! Let me help you!”

As soon as Mu Lingxi entered, she enthusiastically rushed to Lin Luoxue's side and helped her tend to the Flowerbed.

Zhang Daobai watched this scene and couldn't help but wonder if he should pay her a salary every month, otherwise, he felt a little embarrassed.

“No need, Xiaoxi. There’s only a little bit left, I’ll be done quickly.” Lin Luoxue gently shook her head, refusing her kind offer.

“Alright then.”

Hearing this, Mu Lingxi didn't insist and quietly stood aside, watching Lin Luoxue.

Soon, Zhang Daobai prepared some Spirit Fruits and a pot of Spiritual Tea and placed them on the Stone Table in the Pavilion, inviting Mu Lingxi to come and sit down.

Seeing this, Mu Lingxi felt no embarrassment. She smiled and walked into the Pavilion, sitting down by the Stone Table.

“Thank you, Brother Daobai!”

Mu Lingxi picked up a cup of tea, thanking him playfully.

A moment later, after Lin Luoxue finished trimming the last of the flower branches, she also walked over and sat down.

“Xiaoxi, where is your mother?”

Zhang Daobai picked up a Spirit Fruit, took a bite, and asked.

“She went to Tianxing Island to buy Talismans,” Mu Lingxi said, sounding a bit depressed.

“What? You wanted to go, but she didn't let you?”

Zhang Daobai looked at Mu Lingxi's expression and guessed with a smile.

“Mhm.”

Mu Lingxi nodded, her face slightly flushed, as if her thoughts had been exposed.

“How is your Falling Leaves Following the Wind Sword Technique progressing?” Lin Luoxue asked at this moment in a calm tone.

Hearing this, an excited smile immediately appeared on Mu Lingxi's face, and she happily said, “Thank you for your guidance, Sister Lin! I have already Cultivated that Sword Technique to Minor Achievement!”

“When my mother found out, she said she must find an opportunity to properly thank you for your help.”

“No need for thanks, it was just a small favor.” Lin Luoxue gently shook her head and refused.

“That won't do! If we don't thank you, I'll be too embarrassed to come and ask for your guidance again, Sister Lin,” Mu Lingxi quickly urged.

Hearing this, Lin Luoxue didn't know how to respond and could only let nature take its course.

“Oh right, Xiaoxi, you—”

Just as Zhang Daobai was about to change the subject, a sudden, explosive sound of thunder came from inside the house.

Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue immediately stood up upon hearing it and looked toward one of the rooms.

“What happened?” Mu Lingxi asked, standing up in surprise and doubt.

“Oh no! It's the Purple Thunder Eagle Egg!”

Zhang Daobai suddenly realized something and rushed out of the Pavilion.

Seeing this, Lin Luoxue and Mu Lingxi quickly followed behind him.

Arriving in front of a Side Room, Zhang Daobai quickly opened the door and entered.

Inside, there were charred marks from lightning strikes everywhere. In the very center of the room, inside a Stone Basin one meter high and two meters in diameter,

a purple Yao Beast egg was soaking in a solution constantly flashing with Purple Thunder.

“What’s going on?”

Lin Luoxue walked in and asked, looking at the Purple Thunder Eagle Egg in the Stone Basin.

“It should be about to hatch. Quickly prepare to Contract it!”

Zhang Daobai looked at the Purple Thunder Eagle Egg, whose vitality was growing stronger, and quickly turned to tell Lin Luoxue.

“Mhm!”

Lin Luoxue nodded upon hearing this and immediately went to the side of the Stone Basin to wait.

“Brother Daobai, what kind of egg is this?” Mu Lingxi asked softly and curiously.

“A Purple Thunder Eagle.”

Zhang Daobai stared intently at the situation in the Stone Basin and answered without turning his head.

After a while, the Purple Thunder Eagle Egg in the Stone Basin began frantically devouring the energy within the Incubation Fluid.

Instantly, Purple Thunder continuously shot out of the Stone Basin, striking in all directions.

Seeing this, Lin Luoxue immediately used Spiritual Power to raise a Protective Shield, covering the Stone Basin.

Once the Incubation Fluid inside the Stone Basin was completely absorbed, a crack soon appeared on the surface of the Purple Thunder Eagle Egg.