Chapter 3: Promotion of Quality

Well then, let's wait and see. If it really leads to death, you can forget about staying here again

This time, the Duke's residence has suffered considerable damage to the snow orchids. If we can successfully treat them using Chu Li's method, it would be a significant achievement, barely sufficient to elevate our status.

You rascal, you have quite the audacity! Meng Qinglin handed over the tea cup and snorted, "If you really want to kill me, your life will be over!"

Four middle-aged guards stepped forward, their gazes sharp as arrows. Meng Qinglin presented his badge, and the guards nodded, stepping back to allow passage.

Li Yue hurriedly said: "Brother, do you not want to be in the East Garden anymore?"

Li Yue hurriedly asked, "Old Meng, can Brother Chu be promoted?"

"You know that Gu Litong is researching the Moonlight Orchid, right?" Meng Qinglin said with a smile, "If you manage to keep the Moonlight Orchid alive before him, I guarantee you will enter the Ninth Grade Medicinal Garden"

Li Yue invited Meng Qinglin over. After Meng Qinglin checked the restaurant's pest issue and saw that Chu Li had succeeded, he praised him profusely and stated that he would strive to promote him.

Li Yue asked in surprise, "Gu Li Tong didn't find a treatment this time? He is a genius!"

"Good, good!" Meng Qinglin patted Chu Li on the shoulder and said warmly, "Xiao Chu, thanks to you this time, our East Garden has gained some prestige."

A slender middle-aged man is bending down to weed, being cautious and fearful of disturbing the floating grass. The hoe is made of jade, small and exquisite

The large round mirror of Chu Li illuminates a radius of one mile, revealing interconnected small courtyards, each of which is a medicinal field, cultivating a type of spiritual herb

A single moonlight orchid costs at least 200 taels of silver

There is indeed a solution, achieve merit

After sending Meng Qinglin back, the two returned to Donghuayuan. Li Yue, rowing the boat, complained to Chu Li: "Brother, you really dare to say that, Moonlight Orchid!"

Starting today, Xiao Chu, you are a Ninth-Rank Guard, and Xiao Li, you also benefit, as an Eighth-Rank! Meng Qinglin cheerfully took out two banknotes: "Ten thousand taels for Xiao Chu, and one thousand taels for Xiao Li. This money is a reward from our Baicao Courtyard."

Three people were on their way back. Li Yue was rowing the boat, and Meng Qinglin jokingly said to Chu Li, "Xiao Chu, do you want to come in?"

Chu Li smiled and stepped forward to take the tea cup

Chu Li stayed day and night in the Xuelan Garden. When someone was seriously ill, he would transfer his breath over. Li Yue was beside him, providing food and drink, and noticed something unusual

Run on both sides

Chu Li nodded slightly

Such an expensive moonlight orchid, it is unknown how many experts are researching it, hoping to extend its lifespan, but unfortunately, no one has succeeded. Only Gu Litong, with his high aspirations and pride, dares to take on the challenge

Two hundred taels of silver can purchase a small residence in Chongming City

Meng Qinglin glared at Chu Li with small eyes and said, "Xiao Chu, you wouldn't be treating it with rust disease, would you?"

Gu Litong has served in the government for three years as an eighth-rank guard, achieving significant accomplishments twice and introducing two varieties of rare flowers, with a promising future ahead

To receive such a significant reward, Meng Qinglin must have exerted considerable effort

Li Yue kept giving hints to Chu Li

Three days later, the black spots disappeared, and the snow orchid regained its crystal-clear appearance, showing no trace of having been ill

"Caterpillar?" Meng Qinglin blinked his small eyes, feeling a bit of recognition, and snorted, "Are you confident?"

"Go ahead, Xiao Chu, a talent to be cultivated!" Meng Qinglin exclaimed with great joy, "Finally, we have outdone Gu Litong!"

Chuli Dao: "It is a meal dew insect"

The ninth rank guard of Chu Li receives a monthly salary of ten taels of silver, which is already considered a high income. Even after working for a year, one would not be able to afford a single moonlight orchid, highlighting its exorbitant price

Of course, I have no problem!" Li Yue shouted loudly.

After lunch, the sun was just right, and people felt lazy. Chu Li was about to take a nap when the sound of a jade chime rang out, signaling someone's arrival on the island. Chu Li and Li Yue hurried to the shore to take a look.

Chu Li smiled

Sigh... you have such audacity..." Li Yue shook his head helplessly

Upon thinking of this, he was filled with boundless hope

Meng Lao! He turned his head upon hearing the footsteps and cupped his fists in greeting

He greatly admires Chu Li's nonchalance, as if he cares little for anything and can let go of everything. However, this personality is too likely to offend others and can easily lead to trouble

Say

If Gu Litong were to know, he would certainly have an opinion

Oh, you have quite the ambition, don't you? Do you wish to enter the medicinal garden

"Is everyone healed?" Chu Li asked with a smile

"Go explore elsewhere, Xiao Jing, just mind your own business," Meng Qinglin waved his hand.

I wouldn't dare to say that, but his temperament is not broad, and he is unscrupulous in his actions; he will definitely cause you trouble

This is a ninth-grade spiritual medicine; if it were a first-grade spiritual medicine, how incredibly swift it would be

"Young man, what delightful thoughts are you having?" Meng Qinglin interrupted his daydreaming.

Chu Li and the other two visited five small courtyards, and Chu Li touched each one. The floating grass was the purest, and he needed to seize the time to advance his rank and come here to cultivate earlier

Meng Qinglin laughed heartily: "A total of three hundred snow orchids!"

Meng Qinglin shrugged his sleeves and turned to leave, while Li Yue followed behind with a smile. Chu Li clasped his fists and, setting down the tea cup, continued to apply the herbal juice.

Three people arrived at a small courtyard

It is born on the overseas Moonlight Island, and once it leaves the island, it has only a lifespan of one month, with no exceptions to date. However, due to its unparalleled beauty, it is highly sought after.

Meng Qinglin waved his hand and said, "Xiao Jing, you carry on with your work; I will take them for a tour."

I would like to visit the medicinal herb garden

Meng Qinglin disembarked with a beaming smile, his face glowing with health

With a drooping head and a poor state, Xuelan seemed to revive with just a moment of contact with Chuli, as if she had consumed a rejuvenating elixir

Then keep your mouth shut and do it quietly

Chu Li and Li Yue greeted each other with a bow

Moonlight Orchid ... ... "Chu Li frowned

Jing Zhihai's expression changed, and he solemnly clasped his fists together: "I apologize for my rudeness, please feel free, my two young brothers."

Chu Li smiled against the wind and said, "Why not give it a try"

Li Yue exclaimed, "I will never say it!"

Chu Li said: "Old Meng, I have a small request."

Hmm... Meng Qinglin thought for a moment and smiled, saying: "Alright, we can only enter the Ninth-Rank Medicine Garden"

Meng Qinglin waved his chubby hand and said, "He has no mind to do this"

He curiously asked Chu Li, and Chu Li replied that it was a natural talent, advising him to keep his mouth shut and not to speak carelessly outside. Li Yue excitedly patted his chest and assured.

Four days is sufficient

"Xiao Chu, what are you doing!" Meng Qinglin rushed over and glared at him fiercely

... ...

The combination of elixir essence and the Minor Cleansing Meridian Technique is comparable to the Transcendence Fruit. The Transcendence Fruit can directly refine the marrow and cleanse the bones, completing the foundation establishment, and it even offers tremendous benefits. Unfortunately, it is a legendary item

The essence of a spiritual herb is akin to the vital essence of human grains; once it perishes, the essence dissipates immediately. The medicinal power of the spiritual herb and its essence are two distinct matters

Chu Li took the silver and clasped his fists in gratitude, saying: "Thank you, Elder Meng!"

This small courtyard's medicinal field is planted with a patch of foxtail grass. Chu Li recognized this as floating grass, which is considered top-tier among the ninth-grade spiritual herbs

Meng Qinglin chuckled at Li Yue, saying: "Little Li, if you stay in the medicinal herb garden for too long, you'll also carry this scent on you, and no matter how much you wash, it won't come off. So, what do you think? Pleasant, right? Haha!"

Chu Li looked at his concern and smiled, saying: "He wouldn't dare to venture into the East Garden, would he?"

"Are you afraid?" Meng Qinglin looked at him with a squinting smile.

Although the East Garden is carefree, it also bears significant responsibilities. If issues arise, severe penalties will be imposed. Therefore, whenever he sees the flowers in distress, he becomes anxious and worried, unable to eat well or sleep soundly

Meng Qinglin smiled and said, "Do you think the generous bonus is given for free?"

Meng Qinglin cleared his throat forcefully, his brows tightly knitted. Rust disease is a common ailment of the snow orchid, exhibiting many variations, and these black spots, at first glance, resemble rust disease, which is quite deceptive

Jing Zhihai cordially escorted them to the door

Internal power is the transformation of the essence of the five grains into inner strength. The essence of the five grains is limited, but the essence of plants and trees is infinite. By substituting it for the essence, one's practice will surely progress by leaps and bounds!

Chu Li shook his head dismissively, thinking that Li Yue was a person without any guile, incapable of keeping secrets.

"It is not rust disease!" Meng Qinglin frowned and spat out the mud.

Chu Li put down the slender grass stick and cupped his fists in salute, saying: "Old Meng."

Chu Li released his hand and smiled

I hope for guidance from Elder Meng

It is not easy to be an exceptional talent; individuals of this caliber have a bright future ahead. Any desirable assignments or prestigious positions will first consider these exceptional talents as their guards.

Meng Qinglin boarded the boat with two individuals, directing from the bow while Li Yue rowed. After half an hour, they landed on a small island

"Newcomer?" Jing Zhihai asked with a smile

About 60 percent

Li Yue covered his nose with a grimace, on the verge of vomiting.

Meng Qinglin, a奉供奉 at the Baicao Courtyard, holds the rank of Sixth Grade Imperial Guard

"Senior Jing, may I touch it?"

The Baicao Courtyard is responsible for all the flowers and medicinal herbs within the residence. The East Garden belongs to the Third Miss, Xiao Qi, while the West Garden is under the jurisdiction of the Eldest Son, Xiao Tieying. The two factions are in fierce competition within the Baicao Courtyard, and Meng Qinglin is affiliated with the East Garden faction.

Thank you, Mr. Meng

Li Yue said with a苦脸: "How can we go to the Invitation to the Moon Pavilion? Which girl can endure this!"

He approached a snow orchid with black spots, looked at it, smelled it, crouched down to sniff it, and then took a handful of soil and tasted it.

Meng Qinglin said: "Having made contributions, promoted to a higher rank, as a reward, I will take them to see the medicinal garden"

Chu Li nodded in gratitude, cautiously touching a floating grass. A pure aura surged in, circulating through the Xiao Xi Meridian Technique.

It requires two years to practice the minor washing pulse technique with it

Of course, as long as you are a little careful, they are quite delicate

Chu Li shook her head and chuckled, the scent on this island is quite strong, a mixture of various aromas, neither distinctly fragrant nor foul, which is quite a torment for the sense of smell

The medicinal garden is not as beautiful as imagined, let's go

The leaf is curved, emitting a white light at night, resembling a crescent moon, hence it is known as the Moonlight Orchid

Well-known for a long time, very curious

... ...

Meng Lao, there must be a way

Now it's good, Chu Li has this ability, and can finally sleep soundly!

Xiao Chu, your qualifications are too limited; you will need to wait a few years

He has a round, chubby face and small eyes. Upon seeing the black spot, his small eyes widened in surprise, and he exclaimed loudly, "Stop it at once!"

After a while, the sound of footsteps emerged. Li Yue followed behind a plump and round old man, wearing a full face of smiles, resembling a sycophant.

Chu Li nodded: "Alright, I will give it a try"

Meng Qinglin looked at him with full confidence and snorted, "How many days will it take to see results?"

Li Yue presented the tea cup with understanding, accompanied by a smile

In addition to accumulating seniority, there is another way for guards to be promoted—by achieving merit. Those who accomplish significant feats can be elevated beyond the usual ranks.