Chapter 8: Cultivating Immortality Also Requires Meals

Xiao Mingyi pouted and said: "In Mingyi's heart, Brother Shi is really amazing! Although our cultivation methods are different, you could still share some tips on cultivation with me."

"It is my incompetence!" Xiao Lian'er feigned grievance, "The senior brother from the Merit Hall said that without true energy, I cannot even dig up spiritual soil. The only thing I can plant is the blazing chrysanthemum, which does not require true energy, just a bit more time... Moreover, this task offers the most contribution points."

Shiqing Feng smiled and replied: "Such a lovely junior sister, senior brother will not forget you"

The storage bag of the new disciple contains an identity jade token. The jade token has one hundred contribution points. There is also a low-grade spirit stone, a bottle of ten first-tier low-grade Qi nourishing pills, and a book titled "Exegesis on Qi Nourishment of the Five Elements"

Xiao Lian'er is a servant disciple, lacking spirit stones and qi-raising pills. Her jade token also has one hundred contribution points. Both the storage bag and the jade token require the use of spiritual consciousness to inspect. She can only store items but cannot utilize them. Xiao Mingyi was quite pleased to take her storage bag.

Miss, please do not be angry! Xiao Lian'er had anticipated this situation and replied with her head lowered, "This servant would not dare to treat the young lady harshly. The senior brothers in the dining hall mentioned that food from the mundane world is prone to impurities. Although these spiritual rice and vegetables appear light, they are actually rich in spiritual energy, making them most suitable for those who cultivate immortality. The disciples generally consume such meals."

Oh, so it turns out she is a servant disciple brought in by the cultivation family near Qingmu Mountain. Unable to cultivate, her status is even lower than that of the ordinary servant disciples in the sect. A trace of pity crossed Shi Qingfeng's face. Seeing that Xiao Lian'er was almost burying her head in her bundle, he spoke in a gentler tone: "A mortal body entering the sect, by consuming spiritual rice and spiritual vegetables, and breathing in spiritual energy to cleanse the body, can also strengthen the body and prolong life."

Xiao Lian'er glanced at Xiao Mingyi, thinking that although the young lady was proud, she was not foolish

Having received a positive response from Shi Qingfeng, she joyfully took Xiao Lian'er by the hand and turned to leave.

The aggrieved and delicate appearance made Shi Qingfeng's heart soften: "Senior brother, in the future, I will definitely discuss with junior sister whenever I have time."

Shiqingfeng reminded Xiao Lian'er: "Junior sister's care for you is indeed your fortune. The spiritual grounds of the sect are ultimately very different from the mundane world. If you serve with sincerity, there will be blessings for you in the future"

Shi Qingfeng was smiling and chatting with a person who approached him when he suddenly heard a soft voice calling him "brother." He looked down and saw a little girl, as round as a dumpling, wearing a rose-red dress, with a pair of big, watery eyes that were incredibly cute. He couldn't help but gently tell her: "There are tens of thousands of disciples in the sect; I am not the most powerful among them. You and I have different physiques, and the cultivation methods we practice are also different. How can I guide you?"

The cultivation environment provided by the sect is excellent

She went to the cafeteria and only bought one meal, spending 2 contribution points

Really? Xiao Mingyi heard her stomach rumble and sat down to eat a bite of rice

Indeed, you would rather kill me than support a maid, wouldn't you? Xiao Lian'er thought to herself and said softly, "Please do not worry. I have already inquired about it. Outer disciples can accept sect tasks at the Merit Hall to earn contribution points. I have taken on a task to cultivate spiritual herbs. Each month, I will earn two hundred contribution points. After having my meal, I will bring back some spring water to brew tea, and then I will go to the medicinal fields to take a look."

Xiao Mingyi immediately felt embarrassed and, not wanting to leave a bad impression in front of Shi Qingfeng, quickly said: "Lian'er is the same age as me and is an orphan. She has served me since childhood. If I don't bring her into the sect, I fear someone at home might bully her"

But that is merely a figment of imagination... She slowly spoke: "I appreciate your kind words, young master. Lian'er will surely cherish this opportunity and serve the young lady well"

The sect provides two meals a day, offering spiritual rice and spiritual vegetables. Spending 2 contribution points allows one to enjoy a satisfying meal. If one wishes to order meat from spiritual beasts or demon beasts, it requires 10 contribution points.

Why bring a country girl here

She returned to her room, devoured her meal, and a faint aura of spiritual energy surged within her, invigorating her spirit. She felt a bit regretful that she could not cultivate at this moment

She lowered her gaze and responded in a pleasing manner, changed into the attire of a servant disciple, and took the food box as she exited the courtyard

Xiao Mingyi's intention is to first use up his own contribution points. Xiao Lian'er thought to herself that she would need to find another way to obtain the fire attribute spiritual herb

This young man possesses astonishing talent, exuding the demeanor of a refined gentleman, gentle and warm like jade. The light blue brocade robe he wears and the jade flute at his waist involuntarily remind Xiao Lian'er of Han Xiuwen, evoking a sense of repulsion within her. As if she had not heard anything, she adopted the appearance of a country girl, huddling tightly around her bundle, remaining silent.

"Alright, alright, why did I even think of bringing you, such a useless person! From now on, you will give me two hundred contribution points every month; if it's less, I will throw you back to Xiao Family Village! Starting tomorrow, you won't need to buy meals anymore; I will naturally leave you what I have left over." She transferred all of Xiao Lian'er’s contribution points into her own jade token.

Xiao Mingyi finally managed to squeeze into the crowd. She took a breath, looked up at Shi Qingfeng with a sweet smile, and said: "Brother Shi, you are so impressive! I have a water-wood attribute constitution. I only reached the third level of Qi Refinement at the age of ten. Could you please guide me?"

Thank you for your generous gift, Miss. Xiao Lian'er thought for a moment and decided to inform her, "I saw that there are meat dishes in the dining hall. However, one meat dish requires ten contribution points."

At this moment, Shi Qingfeng transformed into a drop of sweet syrup. Those who had completed the test rushed forward, all wanting to become acquainted with him.

Xiao Mingyi has woken up and, seeing her return, couldn't help but complain: "Why did you take so long? I was almost starving"

Xiao Mingyi will definitely make herself earn contribution points and free up time for cultivation. Rather than having Xiao Mingyi help her take on tasks, it is better for her to choose on her own. Xiao Lian'er took a stroll around the Merit Hall and finally found the task she wanted to undertake. She skillfully handed over her jade token to accept the task of planting spiritual herbs, received the task plaque, and returned to her residence with a food box.

Xiao Lian'er packed the leftover food into a container and closed the door for Xiao Mingyi at https://m.hetushucom.com

Xiao Mingyi pressed her jade token against her forehead and used her spiritual sense to examine it, yet her expression remained grim: "Why did you choose to cultivate the blazing chrysanthemum? Don't you know that I have a water-wood constitution? This fire attribute herb is of no use to me at all"

With this thought in mind, Xiao Lian'er felt a surge of energy throughout her body, eagerly wanting to check on her five acres of medicinal herb field. She hurried to fetch some water and prepared the tea. After saying a word to Xiao Mingyi, she went to the herb garden

For some reason, Shi Qingfeng detected sarcasm and coldness in her words. This young girl seemed to dislike him quite a bit! Upon closer inspection, Xiao Lian'er was still holding her bundle, her head bowed low. Shi Qingfeng thought that he must have misinterpreted the situation. How could a frail and timid little maid possibly mock him

Xiao Mingyi directly registered as an outer sect disciple with the jade token from the Xiao family. After receiving a storage bag containing an identity jade token, clothing, and other items, she was led by a guiding disciple into the outer mountain gate to settle down

She stood in front of the little maid she had brought, her lips tightly pressed together, and her face scrunched up like a small bun. The onlookers felt a pang of sympathy and hurried to apologize to Xiao Mingyi: "Sister Xiao, you have a kind heart. We should not hold grievances against ordinary people."

Xiao Lian'er appeared quite troubled: "I have learned that new disciples of the sect only receive one hundred contribution points in their first month. After that, there are none. It is not that I am unwilling to part with it. It is just that after buying meat and vegetables, there is not enough left for ordinary meals."

In her previous life, due to her high aptitude and cultivation, Xiao Lian'er directly became a true disciple and never resided in the outer sect. However, Lord Ruoshui believed that undertaking sect missions was also a form of cultivation. Before Xiao Lian'er reached the Core Formation stage, she frequently engaged in various tasks. She became very familiar with the dining halls, merit halls, and scripture halls throughout the sect.

They don't even know how to say thank you repeatedly

Although there are many disciples, each one can be allocated a separate courtyard.

Having regained face and received praise from everyone, Xiao Mingyi felt very satisfied: "Brother Shi, I will go report to the sect now. Remember to come visit me at the outer gate."

Before Xiao Lian'er could speak, Xiao Mingyi replied in a crisp voice: "She cannot cultivate due to blocked meridians; she is my maidservant."

The Tianqiong Peak spans several hundred miles, with various courtyards intricately constructed between the front mountain gate and the outer mountain gate.

He looked up and saw Xiao Lian'er closely following behind Xiao Mingyi, and casually asked, "How is this junior sister's cultivation level?"

She squinted her eyes, and her expression suddenly changed: "If you have something to say, hurry up. I brought you to the sect with the expectation that you would serve me. If you can't even take care of my meals, what use are you to me?"

A large bowl of fragrant rice, a large plate of stir-fried fresh vegetables, sufficient for one man to eat. Just right for the appetite of two little girls. Xiao Lian'er thought that saving a little would be worthwhile

"Are you just going to buy these things for me to eat? Are you reluctant to part with your contribution points? Don't forget, you are my maid, and everything you have belongs to me!" Xiao Mingyi was furious as soon as she saw the food.

She absorbed a bit more medicinal power than yesterday. Xiao Lian'er felt a stir in her heart; could it be due to the influx of spiritual energy from consuming the spiritual meal? She took a deep breath, sensing the air was filled with rich spiritual energy. If this is indeed the case, by consuming fire-type spiritual herbs again, she believed that unblocking all her meridians would be just around the corner

The spiritual rice is round and smooth like a pearl, glossy and translucent, with a sweet taste upon entry. A faint aura of spiritual energy rises from the abdomen, making the body feel as comfortable as soaking in a hot spring during winter. In Xiao Family Village, where even spiritual stones are scarce, how could there be spiritual rice for Xiao Mingyi to enjoy? The first time eating spiritual rice, Xiao Mingyi squinted her eyes in great enjoyment: "It's so delicious!"

She went to doubt and happily indulged in it

Ah? Xiao Mingyi became anxious at this point, "The spirit stones my father gave me are meant for purchasing cultivation materials. I also want to buy a suitable magical tool. Are you expecting me to live on vegetarian food forever? Contribution points will eventually run out; what will I do then?"

She felt that the spiritual energy generated by the food she consumed was greater than that from a spirit herb. If she did not quickly sit down to cultivate, it would be a waste. Thus, she waved her hand and said: "I need to cultivate; once you have brewed the tea, you may go to the herb garden."

Thinking that Xiao Lian'er could still earn two hundred contribution points for herself each month, and that the extra spiritual herbs could be exchanged for other items, Xiao Mingyi's expression finally shifted from gloomy to bright.

The library's borrowing of cultivation methods requires the expenditure of contribution points and spirit stones for various training needs. One hundred contribution points and one spirit stone are simply insufficient. Therefore, after one month, disciples must undertake sect tasks to earn contribution points or spirit stones. Those without a financial foundation and who are lazy will only end up going hungry

Those surrounding Shi Qingfeng, eager to please him, could not help but speak out, saying: "You don't understand the rules! Haven't you heard that Senior Brother is speaking to you?"

She silently observed. The grain of fine sand began to slowly rotate again, and two strands of the medicinal power that had blocked the meridians were drawn into it.

Having gone to the cafeteria, I followed Miss's instructions to gather some information. Next time, I will not be late. Xiao Lian'er arranged the food neatly from the lunchbox

The courtyard is also equipped with a separate defensive formation, allowing disciples to practice without being disturbed by external factors

It is advantageous to lean against a large tree for shade, and having connections in the court makes matters easier to handle. Among the tens of thousands of outer disciples of the Yuan Dao Sect, how many can establish relationships with the inner disciples? By becoming familiar with Shi Qingfeng, if one were to be bullied, invoking the name of Shi Qingfeng would at least make others think twice.

Just as she was thinking this, she once again sensed something unusual in her dantian

Upon entering the courtyard, Xiao Mingyi chose to settle in the main house. She collapsed onto the bed and instructed Xiao Lian'er: "I am exhausted after getting up so early. I will take a nap. You go to the dining hall to buy some food. Also, find out some news and come back."

With gentle persuasion and a soft voice, Xiao Lian'er became increasingly infuriated as she listened. If she were still at the Nascent Soul stage, she would have definitely grabbed this young man and thrown him to the ground, then beaten him while scolding: "This is what you get for being refined and cultured! This is what you get for being polite and well-mannered!"

How delightful

Xiao Mingyi widened her eyes and stared at her: "Why not buy it?"

Xiao Mingyi looked at him in surprise, her eyes squinting with a smile: "My name is Xiao Mingyi, and you must not forget me in the future, brother."

His stomach gradually swelled, with a small portion of rice and vegetables still remaining. Xiao Ming, feeling somewhat unsatisfied, said: "You can take the leftovers and eat them."