Chapter 57: Chapter 56: Discord
By this time, the harvested Spiritual Grain and Spirit Rice had already been dried and initially processed, ready for weighing.
A total count was taken.
Of the six acres, five were planted with Spiritual Grain and one with Spirit Rice.
The yield of the Spirit Rice was clearly visible to Yang Genshuo, a full 1,200 catties!
The five acres of Spiritual Grain had also seen a higher produce compared to the Spirit Fields in Tiger and Leopard Forest and the Yang Family’s Manor, averaging 600 catties per acre.
“The concentration of spiritual energy… signals the fertility of the land. The area around Spirit Lake is more suitable for cultivating hybrid varieties that can withstand it.”
“Including the four acres of Spirit Fields at my old home, I have a total harvest of 5,000 catties of Spiritual Grain this year, finally putting some pressure on the Grain Avoidance Cake production line.”
“With 1,200 catties of Spirit Rice, Yang Shi, Jiang Xiaobai, Yang Fu, and Hu Zi each can get 300 catties of Spirit Rice, enough to last a year’s consumption.”
As for his own share… his daily consumption could almost equate to eating meat with carrots.
“Next, we’ll see if the Xuan Stone Sect can handle so many Grain Avoidance Cakes.”
Yang Genshuo took a break, and time continued to accelerate.
[9 years and 290 days have passed. Bai Heyu arrived belatedly, worry apparent between his brows, showing none of the enthusiasm he used to have for organizing the Demon Lord duels.]
“Senior Brother Bai, do you have troubles on your mind? I’ve noticed you’ve been distracted during the Demon Path fights lately…”
Over the years, Yang Shi and Bai Heyu had become friends. Despite the vast difference in their realms, they found companionship in each other through common interests.
“Ah… Brother Shi, there is something on my mind.”
“Our demon killings… are ultimately too gentle. This year, I accompanied my senior sister on demon suppression missions and found that real practicers of the Demon Path are not only cunning and full of deceit but include many ruthless and brutal individuals, their actions no better than those of beasts!”
When it came to those from the Demon Path, Bai Heyu was grinding his teeth in anger.
“Could you elucidate for your younger brother?”
“Massacre, soul-refinement, blood sacrifices… The most hateful part is, Senior Sister and I failed to capture those two plump and thin beasts!”
Yang Shi’s thoughts were suddenly stirred. He remembered that every year, two Demon Path practicers, one fat and one slim, would come to the Xiang Family to purchase the Spirit Food.
These two scoundrels colluded with the Xiang Family and had a deep relationship with Xiang Pichi, posing a potential threat to the Yang Family.
“How could they have escaped with Senior Sister’s mighty Immortal Law?”
Murong Ziyuan was a bona fide Foundation Establishment Great Power, indeed a rare talent that would astonish even when Yang Fu was considered half a prodigy, then Murong Ziyuan was a true unparalleled genius.
“We had lured them into a trap, it was a kill-or-capture situation, but alas… the plump and thin Daoists’ master arrived, entangling Senior Sister… we, we… sigh!”
Bai Heyu sighed, feeling bitterly disappointed with himself.
“No matter, there is plenty of time. We’ll find another opportunity in the future.” Thɪs chapter is updated by novᴇlfire.net
Yang Shi could only offer this consolation.
Yang Genshuo sighed, frustrated at not having been able to kill those two.
In recent days, they had observed the Xiang Mansion and saw no demon cultivators approaching, the Spirit Food having been packed early and sent to the Xiang Family in Danai City.
“By the way, Brother Shi, your Spiritual Food Grain Avoidance Cakes are selling very well in our Xuan Stone Sect. Many disciples have been using the affordable Grain Avoidance Cakes as a substitute for Fasting Pills. Xuanbao Town made a special request, asking you to produce more of the Spiritual Food this year.”
“Oh? How much can you take?”
Last year, they only took in 3,000 packs, and this year, it jumped directly to 30,000!
And this year, the Yang Family could still only provide 3,000 packs.
Next year, that number could increase to 5,400 packs, and only by the year after next could they process this year’s 5,000 catties of Spiritual Grain harvest into 15,000 packs.
With the workshop production line running at full capacity, the production cycle would be 2 days.
“By the way, Senior Sister has asked me to give you these three talismans this year.”
“The items Senior Sister requested are also ready.”
Murong Ziyuan’s talismans had always been one of the Yang Family’s trump cards, and over time, they had accumulated many. Half of these were offensive Thunder Techniques, fierce in power and highly effective against the demon cultivators of Blood Soul Valley.
After receiving this year’s 600 Low-Grade Spirit Stones from Bai Heyu, the Yang Family could finally shop lavishly once again.
What a pity, after searching for 3 days, Yang Genshuo also rummaged through a big pile of messy stuff and didn’t find a single good item—it was all freaking junk.
“Seriously, not even one Second Grade Elixir this year? Is this it? Really?”
Yang Genshuo watched Yang Shi gain immense strength after taking the Dragon Tiger Golden Pill and was extremely jealous. He wanted one for himself, but unfortunately, there were none.
In the end, Yang Shi bought two Bone Marrow Cleansing Pills to keep at home for later use. Yang Fu was still too young and it wasn’t suitable for him to take pills directly; that could wait a couple more years.
The remaining 560 Low Grade Spirit Stones were temporarily saved.
“So annoying! Hurry up and advance! I want to see next year’s market!”
Time moved on to the end of the tenth year.
[Your descendant Yang Shi has successfully completed this year’s ancestral worship ceremony]
[Incense Fire Value +10]
[You have received offerings from the Yang Family members’ worship: 5000 jin of Spiritual Grain, one Bone Strengthening and Muscle Building Pill, 50 jin of Spirit Rice, and a basket of Spirit Fruit.]
[Would you like to bestow rewards upon the Yang Family descendants?]
He sent down 5400 Grain Avoidance Cakes as rewards and sent in some candies and snacks replenished from Jingdong, aiming to treat his elder sister with different varieties every year.
After completing this year’s worship, Yang Genshuo also relaxed and stopped paying such close attention to Yang Shi and the others.
He started pondering the idea he had in the hospital before.
Using his phone and tablet to control his computer screen, he could operate it even when he was far away.
The setup was not complicated, as long as there was decent internet speed and the right equipment.
Yang Genshuo got it done in just 2 hours.
Seeing that he could now easily control his computer with a tablet, Yang Genshuo was very satisfied.
“Aiyo~ I forgot about the meal I promised to the nurse.”
After giving it some thought, he ordered a flower basket and a three-tiered cake from Meituan to be delivered to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.
“Er… what’s her name again?”
“Just write some distinctive features or something.”
The duty nurse Yu Xiaoyou, in the luxurious ward area at the top floor of the county’s Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, received a call from the gatekeeper.
“Girl, someone delivered takeout, looking for someone on your floor… Nurse from Stardew Valley.”
After placing his order, Yang Genshuo felt his mouth was dry, and he was unhappy not being able to eat the Dragon Tiger Golden Pill today.
Smacking his lips, he took a Body Strengthening Pill.
That was one of the five types of strengthening medicine Yang Shi used while in the Four Layers Body Refining realm to strengthen his organs.
Previously, Yang Genshuo had only taken the Solid Essence Rejuvenation Pill, and he still had four kinds left to try.
“Better nourish my spleen and stomach first.”
After eating Spirit Rice and taking a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill for a while, Yang Genshuo’s physical fitness was vastly improved compared to before.
This nourishment pill wouldn’t torture his body with discomfort, the medicinal power was quickly absorbed by his strong physique.
While absorbing the medicinal power, he practiced a set of the Traceless Sword Technique with a tree branch and was able to execute the moves completely.
“Wuhu~ Could it be that I’m also a martial arts prodigy?”
In the following days, the conflict between Blood Soul Valley and Xuan Stone Sect in the game became increasingly evident, with both sides continually clashing and carrying out demon suppression operations everywhere. The Danai Decree Bureau also got dragged into this war.
The Loose Cultivators were so scared they didn’t dare to travel alone, fearing they would get killed by the Demon Path.
Suddenly, everyone within the Danai Dynasty felt endangered!
Fortunately, Qingshi County was just a small place and not a battlefield for their conflicts, so it drew little attention.
The Yang Family took the opportunity to lie low and focus on their development…
[On day 114 of the 10th year, Jiang Xiaobai was moved by some feelings, returned home, and gave birth to a son…]
“Here it comes, time to open the mystery box~ Let’s see what talent it has!”
Yang Genshuo already saw a faint spiritual light around the child, he was definitely born with a Spirit Root!