Chapter 47: Chapter 45: Peach Seed and Apricot Seed Seeing Wei Songnian participate in the bargaining, Li Lingyu was slightly surprised. Usually, she had some interactions with him, and he always played the role of a middleman. After all, if the deal was large enough, she would also give him a higher commission. The transaction partner across the table had evidently just broken through to the late-stage Qi Refining. Their Qi Mechanism was still somewhat unstable; she originally intended to take advantage of the newcomer by selling more Spirit Stones. But now it seemed, the other party was siding with the newcomer, and she wouldn’t need to pay him any commission. "I’m not in a hurry to sell the Peach Seed. How about this, I will use a Secret Technique to warm the Peach Seed and increase its Spiritual nature; this is the Sect’s Secret Technique for cultivating high-quality Spirit Grain Seeds. Additionally, I will gift you a Jade Slip that records my personal insights on how to successfully plant Spirit Peach Trees." With Wei Songnian stepping in, she wouldn’t have the chance to inflate the price anymore. Wei Songnian shook his head, held up two fingers: "Senior Sister, it’s still too expensive! Insight can be copied many times. How about two Spirit Stones?" When bargaining, of course, the more you can cut down the price, the better. At this moment, the woman in green beside Li Lingyu spoke up: "A Secret Technique and knowledge are the most precious. Isn’t it true that the Sect’s most important aspects are the various Inheritance Techniques and Magic Techniques? The insight of Junior Sister is being sold for less than two Spirit Stones; what more dissatisfaction could you have?" The woman had a cold look in her eyes and a tone that naturally kept others at a distance. Speaking thus, the woman took out a finger-sized red seed: "I once chanced upon a Tier One Middle Grade Fire Cloud Apricot, and I’ll include the seed as a gift. For the price of three Spirit Stones, you exchange for two Spirit Seeds warmed by the Secret Technique and a Jade Slip of insights; you’re hardly losing out." At this point, Wei Songnian knew there was no more room for negotiation. He furrowed his brows, looked at Ji An, and subtly nodded, then shook his head. Ji An understood his meaning; it was a bit pricey, and if not urgent, he could wait. He wasn’t in a rush, but waiting might not guarantee encountering the right opportunity. He cupped his hands and said: "We will buy it. If we encounter any problems in the future, I would like to consult with Senior Sister. Would that be possible? Of course, I am willing to pay with Crystal Stones, not expecting free advice from Senior Sister." He would inevitably proceed with fruit tree cultivation in the future and lacked connections in this area; he couldn’t let this chance slip away. "No problem. If needed, Junior Brother can come find me at Ningcui Cliff." Li Lingyu agreed with a moon-shaped smile in her eyes, finding it quite worthwhile to exchange a Spirit Seed she couldn’t use for three Spirit Stones. A little insight was also rather basic Spirit Fruit cultivation content, which wouldn’t be worth many Crystal Stones in the eyes of experienced Spirit Farmers. She took the Apricot Seed from her Senior Sister’s hand, made a spell with her fingers, and encased the two Spirit Seeds with crimson Spirit Light. Isn’t this the Flame Fire Spell? Based on the Spiritual Power fluctuations, Ji An confirmed it was the Flame Fire Spell, although the activation technique differed from what he learned. After the Spirit Light faded from the seeds, Li Lingyu made another spell gesture, and a burgeoning green Spirit Light entered the Spirit Seeds. The second Magic Technique was unknown to Ji An. "Alright, the Spirit Seeds are warmed. They’ll sprout within a few days after being rained upon." Li Lingyu took out a Jade Slip and handed the Peach Seed and Apricot Seed to Ji An. Wei Songnian handed over three Spirit Stones. "It’s quite peculiar, Junior Brother Ji buys Spirit Seeds, yet Junior Brother Wei pays with Crystal Stones." Wei Songnian replied with a cheerful smile: "Junior Brother Ji is my big client; of course, he deserves to be well served. Senior Sister, does Elder Ge’s personal Medicinal Garden need Spirit Farmers for protection? Junior Brother Ji is quite capable in that regard." Li Lingyu frowned slightly, shaking her head, and said: "My master’s Medicinal Garden is currently managed by myself and several experienced Spirit Farmers, and there are no plans to recruit newcomers." There would always be people seeking to use her to climb to her master, which was annoying, lowering her view of the two opposite slightly. Seeing the slight change in her expression, Wei Songnian quickly said: "What a pity, if only Junior Brother Ji had broken through to the Seventh-Layer Qi Refining during the three-year assessment after his Entry, he might have also gotten his name forward for selection by Sect’s Great Cultivator for apprenticeship. Junior Brother Ji shows great talent in Planting Technique; both the Small Cloud Rain Technique and Thick Earth Technique have reached Perfection level, so managing a common Medicinal Garden would be a breeze." "Does Junior Brother Ji really have such capability?" Li Lingyu exchanged a glance with her Senior Sister, noticing surprise in each other’s eyes. She coughed and said: "It’s not that I don’t believe it, but I’ve yet to see a Small Cloud Rain Technique at Perfection level, and I am keen to broaden my horizons." She had of course seen both the Small Cloud Rain Technique and Thick Earth Technique at Perfection level; among the Spirit Farmers who usually managed her master’s Medicinal Garden, two were at that level. However, those two Spirit Farmers were aged over sixty and seventy respectively. For a disciple in his third year in the Sect, at most he would be eighteen years old. Wei Songnian blinked and smiled: "Junior Brother, let’s showcase some skills for the Senior Sisters to see." "Apologies for my humble performance." Ji An nodded, stepped out of the main hall, and the other three followed him to a grassy field. The bright moon hung high, a slight coolness in the night. In the distance, scattered lights added a sense of solitude. Though the light was dim, each person’s vision extended at least dozens of meters far. Ji An made a spell gesture with his fingers, a gentle Spirit Light coated the weeds with a layer of gold. A thick, all-encompassing Qi Mechanism haloed and quickly sunk into the ground. The grass gently swayed without the wind, seemingly expressing a joyful emotion. "This kind of Magical Power fluctuation, only a Thick Earth Technique at Perfection level would have." Li Lingyu thought silently, nodding slightly. Ji An’s fingers shifted into another spell gesture, and a cloud emitting a faint Spirit Light rapidly expanded. The refreshing and moist aura spread, Spirit Rain like silver threads falling, landing on the grass blades, seemingly with a tinkling sound. After a quarter hour, the clouds dispersed, mist enveloped the grassland. "Junior Brother, you have great skill. My master has just filled a disciple’s quota for this year; otherwise, I would surely recommend you." Li Lingyu sighed softly, having long hoped for a junior who understood planting. With someone like that, she could set aside the task of guarding the Medicinal Garden and focus fully on exploring the Immortal Vein in preparation for Foundation Establishment. Her master’s new disciple was at the Ninth-Layer Qi Refining, from a prominent planting family, yet ironically knew nothing about Planting Techniques, so the Medicinal Garden remained under her supervision. Ji An was slightly stunned, finally understanding Wei Songnian’s thoughtful intentions, casting a grateful look at him. Wei Songnian sighed softly: "Ah, Junior Brother Ji’s timing is unfortunate, maybe wait another three years." "Junior Brother, should you encounter issues with planting Spirit Peaches, feel free to visit me at Ningcui Cliff." Li Lingyu said, her tone much more sincere. Ji An replied with a smile: "I hope Senior Sister won’t find my frequent visits bothersome." The group chatted for a while before the two women took their leave. Ji An watched them fly off into the distance, then bowed deeply to Wei Songnian: "Thank you, Senior Brother; I am sincerely appreciative." He hadn’t expected this Senior Brother to go to such lengths for him. "Please rise, Junior Brother; we’re family." Wei Songnian quickly helped him up: "The matter wasn’t resolved; your thanks are unnecessary. I am aware that many Elders within the Sect have induction quotas they don’t easily fill, reserved for the chance of encountering promising talents to bring into the fold. If you can apprentice early, Junior Brother, your path will certainly be smoother ahead. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺 I myself lack skills and am not adept at Magical Combat, likely not gaining favor from the seniors."