Chapter 31 The First Productive Force in the Immortal Cultivation World
Hearing that he could earn spirit stones, Li Xiuchang immediately became interested: "Please teach me, senior brother."
Zhang Wanzhi and Motu looked at each other and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to see Lao Mo's yard."
Motu didn't say anything, but took the lead and walked in front, and Li Xiuchang hurriedly followed.
The three of them walked straight to No. 25, Donggeng District.
Motu waved his hand, opened the courtyard protection formation, pushed open the gate and walked in.
Li Xiuchang followed him into the courtyard. As soon as he came in, he got goose bumps all over his body. He felt that the courtyard was cold and piercing, like an ice cellar.
He rubbed his arms and then looked at Senior Brother Motu's courtyard.
There was a small path in the middle of the courtyard, leading directly to the entrance door, and on both sides of the courtyard, there were a kind of dark blue plant.
Each of the dark blue plants was half a person tall, and the leaves were crystal clear like ice carvings, which looked unreal.
There were several buds about to bloom on the branches. The buds were completely transparent, and the faint blue light at the center of the flower could be seen at a glance.
The chill that Li Xiuchang felt was emitted from these faint blue plants. It was not real cold air, but a yin energy.
"This is the second-level spiritual plant, the Youhan grass. Although the level is not high, it is extremely rare. The Youhan flower it blooms is a second-level spiritual medicine, suitable for refining most second-level Yinhan attribute pills, and has extremely high medicinal value." Zhang Wanzhi introduced.
The second-level medicinal material Youhan flower... Li Xiuchang recalled the introduction of various medicinal materials he had seen in "The Beginning of Alchemy", and the name of Youhan flower sounded familiar.
Zhang Wanzhi smiled and said, "Old Mo can earn a lot of spiritual stones every year just by selling Youhan flowers."
Mo Tu said concisely: "Three thousand."
Li Xiuchang understood and was amazed. Just this small yard can help Senior Brother Mo Tu earn three thousand spiritual stones every year?
Most outer disciples can't earn so much in a year, and this is just one of Brother Motu's income.
Li Xiuchang couldn't help but be moved.
Even though he has made a lot of money from smoking spirit meat recently, once the smoked spirit meat market becomes saturated, his income will inevitably drop sharply.
It's time to consider other ways to make money.
"Brothers, do you mean that I should plant spiritual herbs in the yard?"
Zhang Wanzhi nodded: "Yes, the soil in each of our yards is of good quality, which is just right for planting some spiritual plants."
Li Xiuchang understood that Zhang Wanzhi and Motu brought him here specifically, and it was definitely not just for him to take a look, so he asked with a frown:
"I don't know what spiritual plants to plant, do you have any good suggestions?"
"Ordinary first- and second-level spiritual plants can't sell for much money, this Youhan grass is a good choice, you might as well consider it."
Li Xiuchang took the opportunity to say happily: "Brother Motu, are you willing to sell me the seeds and cultivation methods of Youhan grass?"
The seeds of rare spiritual herbs such as Youhan grass are almost impossible to buy outside. Since Brother Zhang Wanzhi said so, the meaning is self-evident.
Motu glanced at Li Xiuchang and said: "It is not allowed to be passed on to others, and it is not allowed to be given to others."
Li Xiuchang was a little confused when he heard it. This Brother Mo was really stingy with words.
Zhang Wanzhi acted as a translator: "Old Mo means that the method of planting this Youhan grass and the seeds can be given to you, but you can't pass it on to others. In the future, when you cultivate Youhan grass, you can't give the seeds of Youhan grass to others.
"The most valuable thing about this Youhan grass is the flowers, but if you pick the flowers, it won't bear fruit. Even if you don't pick the flowers, let it wither and bear fruit, most of the collected seeds are inferior and difficult to germinate.
"And the reason why Youhan flowers can be sold at a high price is because the seeds are rare, and people who plant Youhan grass have a tacit understanding that they only sell flowers, not seeds, and only by making a steady income can they make money for a long time."
Li Xiuchang naturally agreed, which was also in his own interests.
Mo Tu then took out a handful of sapphire-like seeds and put them in Li Xiuchang's palm.
Li Xiuchang counted them, a total of ten seeds.
"Brother Mo, how much do these ten seeds cost?" Li Xiuchang didn't put away the seeds, but asked the price.
"No spirit stones."
"Then I can't take it." Li Xiuchang immediately wanted to return the seeds.
It is hard to repay a favor for nothing.
Zhang Wanzhi showed an expression of "I knew it" and interrupted, "We have caused you a lot of trouble tonight. As senior brothers, we are really sorry. This is an apology gift from Lao Mo and me to you."
Li Xiuchang glanced at Zhang Wanzhi and Mo Tu. It seemed that the relationship between the two was very good, so good that they were inseparable.
However, he still shook his head and said, "I didn't lose anything tonight, and my senior brother has already given me ten spirit stones as compensation. Why do I need such a heavy gift?"
Zhang Wanzhi smiled and said, "Don't rush to refuse. In fact, we do have something for you to help with."
"Please tell me, senior brother." Li Xiuchang made up his mind that he would not agree to anything dangerous.
"I see that the magic power you have cultivated is very special. It can light fires and make smoke, and has many magical uses. Therefore, Lao Mo and I want to ask you for some magic power and study it."
"Just this matter?" Li Xiuchang said with a smile, "For such a small matter, just tell me, why be polite."
Zhang Wanzhi said seriously: "This is not a small matter. If the research makes progress, I may need to borrow magic power from you from time to time in the future. Please don't be annoyed in the future.
"This Youhan grass seed is just a small gift. Junior brother, don't refuse it. Accept it."
Li Xiuchang finally said nothing and accepted ten Youhan grass seeds.
Next, Motu taught Li Xiuchang how to cultivate Youhan grass.
After listening, Li Xiuchang scratched his head. It was a bit complicated!
This matter of planting spiritual plants is not something that everyone can do. There are many details.
Consider the requirements of the soil, the surrounding environment, the watering method, the type of fertilizer...
Youhan grass is still a second-level spiritual plant. Li Xiuchang will definitely not be able to plant it successfully by himself.
"It seems that I have to hire a second-level spiritual plant husband." Li Xiuchang thought, and his eyes suddenly fell on Motu.
He asked tentatively: "Is Senior Brother Mo a spiritual plant husband?"
Motu nodded and said expressionlessly: "I will help you plant."
"Thank you, Senior Brother!" Li Xiuchang said happily, saving a lot of expenses.
The problem of planting has been solved, and the subsequent cultivation and maintenance is still a heavy burden.
Youhan grass needs to be watered with ice water every three or five days, and fertilizer needs to be applied every few days. It is also necessary to pay attention to blocking the sun every day, and it cannot be exposed to the sun for more than two hours.
At different stages of growth, the ice water used for irrigation and the fertilizer used for application are particular.
Li Xiuchang can do all these as long as he masters the methods, but if he does everything himself, he will probably spend most of his time on it, leaving him with little time for other things.
Even his cultivation will be delayed.
It seems that he can only hire one or two registered disciples to do these things.
However...how did Senior Brother Motu solve this problem?
It seems that Senior Brother Motu has not hired anyone to take care of the Youhan grass in the yard.
Li Xiuchang doesn't believe that Motu stays in the yard to farm all day.
"It is quite tedious to take care of this Youhan grass on weekdays. I wonder if Senior Brother Mo has hired someone to take care of it?" Li Xiuchang asked directly.
Motu didn't answer, but just took out a bell and shook it.
Suddenly, there was a gust of cold wind, and the female ghosts that Motu had collected before came out of the bell.
As soon as they landed, they got busy, watering, fertilizing, and loosening the soil, each doing their job in an orderly manner.
Li Xiuchang's eyes widened, as if he had been enlightened, and he suddenly understood something.
"It turns out that ghosts are the first productive force in the world of immortal cultivation!"