Chapter 6: Su Ru

Chu Li once again lamented that without the "Withering and Flourishing Sutra," the Moonlight Orchid truly cannot survive

Chu Li smiled

"Brother Chu, you should say a little less!" Zhao Ying said with a hint of annoyance

He remained vigilant in his heart; Zhuo Feiyang was not the magnanimous type and would repay any grievances.

Su Ru smiled lightly, waving her delicate hand: "Alright, stop with these frivolous matters. I heard from Old Meng that you have cultivated the Moonlight Orchid?"

He asked if these were reminders for them, the West Garden faction would never be willing to accept this, and would try every means to deny it, not allowing Chu Li to emerge.

Gu Litong's pressure on the East Garden is suffocating, and a talent like Gu Litong is indeed rare

Chu Li used the spiritual energy of the blue mulberry flower to sustain its life. After a week, it gradually adapted and began to absorb nutrients.

"Good boy, you really have it!" Meng Qinglin laughed heartily, "You really managed to pull it off!"

This matter absolutely does not allow for any deception. The successful cultivation of the Moonlight Orchid must be spread throughout all the gardens in the residence. While it is possible to purchase one or two, or even ten or eight, it is not feasible to buy hundreds, as Qicao Xuan does not have that many Moonlight Orchids

Li Yue said: "Old Meng, the Qicao Pavilion mentioned that there is only this one plant this year. There have been some issues on Moonlight Island, and we have no place to buy even if we want to!"

Forget it, it won't help to say anything! Chu Li waved his hand and said: Go back and practice diligently, don't take flattery seriously, and foolishly think of yourself as a genius!

Are you worried about retaliation?

Chu Li shook his head and smiled, the moon is beautiful, but how many people appreciate the moon every night

Brother?" Li Yue was about to assist, but was stopped by Chu Li who extended a hand.

Zhuo Feiyang turned his head to look at her and finally spat out three words with resentment: "I concede!"

Chu Li cupped his fists in salute. Upon hearing Li Yue's enthusiastic call, he immediately recognized her identity as Su Ru, the personal maid of the Third Miss, Xiao Qi

Exactly! Li Yue was immediately excited: "It should have been reported long ago, to avoid prolonged uncertainty. Let's go after we have our meal tomorrow... or perhaps we should go right now!"

Meng Qinglin waved his hand and sat down on the ground: "Xiao Chu, are you serious? Don't play tricks just to win over Gu Litong!"

Li Yue widened his eyes: "Refuse? This..."

Li Yue has been urging him to report, lest he be outpaced by Gu Litong. Chu Li has been holding back, as no new Moonlight Orchids have been cultivated, leading to complications and making it difficult to address the skeptics

Meng Qinglin and Li Yue hurried over, and after seeing the new moonlight orchid, they were overjoyed, patting Chu Li on the shoulder and laughing heartily

Not long after Meng Qinglin left, a small boat floated in, on which stood a girl in a light yellow robe. She was exceptionally beautiful, with almond-shaped eyes sparkling, a delicate nose, and a small cherry-like mouth, truly resembling a figure from a painting

You ... ... '' Zhuo Feiyang's eyes seemed to breathe fire

Su Ru's eyes, as gentle as water, fell upon Chu Li's face

Ah... Meng Qinglin, with a look of enchantment, sighed: "So beautiful!"

Li Yue approached him closely and asked, "Do you want to move it out?"

Chu Li lowered his face, seemingly deep in thought. Zhuo Feiyang is quite resilient; although it appeared that he won easily last time, he had actually exerted all his strength.

Zhuo Feiyang stared fiercely at Chu Li, his breathing growing heavier, filled with disbelief, unwillingness, and anger, all intertwined and churning within his heart

He touched the Moonlight Orchid with his right hand, and a cool, spiritual energy surged in, circulating along the minor washing meridian technique

The withering and flourishing tree seems to be the king of flowers and plants, capable of causing them to wither or thrive, possessing the power of life and death

"What a buzzkill!" Meng Qinglin shot him a glare and huffed, "Even after a hundred years, I would never get tired of it!"

A gardener is like a doctor; they study the same medical texts, yet their skills vary in quality. The key factor remains talent.

Su Ru laughed and said, "The one who is at odds with Zhuo Feiyang?"

"Hi, how can one take a businessman seriously? It's all about having rare goods to sell, forcing you to buy them." Meng Qinglin laughed and said, "Do you really believe that?"

Chu Li smiled and said, "What are you preparing?"

Yes, please, it's old Meng.

If he comes looking for me again, he may not necessarily be an opponent

Chu Li smiled apologetically

... ...

Then hurry and take a seat said Li Yue eagerly

He slapped himself six times in one breath, and his handsome face was marked with dense red prints

As night fell and the moonlight rose, two crescent moons appeared before Chu Li and the others, along with two moonlight orchids radiating light, creating an astonishingly beautiful scene

Regarding the medicine garden, you must be patient. The West Garden will try their utmost to obstruct you, but your contributions are here, and they cannot stop you

Chu Li looked at the Moonlight Orchid with delight and waved her hand

It is extremely nutrient-consuming, especially when it glows at night, causing the soil in the pot to quickly become barren

Alas... thanks to you, our Donghuayuan lineage can finally hold our heads high

Chu Li shook his head and smiled, saying: "Sister Zhao, he has a thick skin and is not that fragile!"

For a month, Chu Li had been staying by the side of Yueguanglan, oblivious to the affairs outside, while a new sprout had emerged from the root of the original Yueguanglan, growing to half its height

"Xiao Chu, are you ready?" Meng Qinglin said, looking at Yueguang Lan.

"What is given today will surely be rewarded abundantly!" Zhuo Feiyang gritted his teeth as he uttered this sentence and turned to leave

Li Yue sighed with concern, saying: "Brother, I always feel that something is a bit... inappropriate"

Then just refuse it. " Chu Li smiled.

Li Yue showcased his culinary skills by preparing eight dishes and two soups, leaving three people with full stomachs and satisfied appetites

Chu Li sat down, his hand touching the Moonlight Orchid, the spiritual energy circulating continuously: "Old Meng, this one is cultivated from new sprouts, and that one was purchased over a month ago at the Qicao Pavilion"

Chu Li respectfully greets Chief Steward Su

She lightly floated to the shore and struck the jade chime

Zhao Ying hurriedly said: "Senior Brother Zhuo!"

Indeed! Li Yue nodded proudly: "This was created by Brother Chu!"

Chu Li shook his head

I will bring the moonlight orchid right away!" Zhao Yingjiao huffed, stamped her foot, and turned to leave

The regulations of the national government are designed to protect the weak, unlike the brutal survival of the fittest outside its walls. Of course, if one truly wishes to live comfortably, one must still put in the effort

Chu Li and Li Yue appeared, and Li Yue shouted loudly: "Chief Su, I apologize for not welcoming you properly, I apologize for not welcoming you properly"

Watching the three leave in the boat, Li Yue let out a hearty laugh twice, while Chu Li swayed slightly, hurriedly propping himself up with his sword, his complexion growing increasingly pale

Chu Li smiled and said, "Once you have seen enough, it becomes just that."

In the following days, he almost always sat beside the moonlight orchid, experiencing its presence and inquiring into its habits and patterns

Chu Li raised his hands in a gesture of surrender: "After all, we are guards; how could we possibly compare our martial skills with those of the bodyguards? It's as if they are challenging us to a flower-planting contest!"

Chu Li smiled and said, "Alright, just keep your heart in your belly, and report to the Baicao Institute tomorrow."

You are about to become famous. Meng Qinglin patted him on the shoulder: Your fame will surpass that of Gu Litong!

It is water-repellent; dew is sufficient, and no more watering is needed

There are still five months until the foundation is laid, but Zhuo Feiyang will be even stronger five months from now

Meng Qinglin's small eyes glared at him: "What are you so excited about? I was just casually asking. This concerns the young lady's reputation. It doesn't matter if it doesn't succeed, but being deceitful is even more embarrassing!"

He is -- ?

Li Yue looked at him in surprise: "Aren't you worried?"

Chu Li smiled and said, "A stroke of luck succeeded."

It is not that serious, just an excessive effort

Meng Qinglin wore a broad smile, while Gu Litong had purchased no less than a dozen Moonlight Orchids, spending a considerable amount of money, yet still could not keep them alive. On the other hand, Chu Li managed to keep one alive; what luck!

It is not Gu Litong, it is Zhuo Feiyang

Chu Li shook her head and smiled

He got up and left

Zhao Ying said softly: "Senior Brother Zhuo!"

Zhao Yingjiao pouted: "Brother Chu, you are being too much!"

Under the infusion of spiritual energy, the new moonlight orchid grows extremely fast, which is also a novel application he has discovered—accelerating growth

In an instant, countless thoughts surged through his mind. What if the moonlight orchid were replaced with other spiritual herbs? What about those legendary heavenly materials and earthly treasures?

Having stayed by the side of the Third Miss since childhood, they are known as master and servant, yet their bond is akin to that of sisters. In the household, her status is exceedingly high, serving as the steward of Yuqidao, and for the guards, a single word from her can determine their future and fate

Moreover, the "Book of Withering and Flourishing" gives him great confidence

Chu Li smiled and nodded

If their seeds can be found, the Sutra of Withering and Flourishing can enable their growth, shorten the growth cycle, and the benefits are beyond imagination

"Is it really that simple to just buy one plant?" Meng Qinglin asked with a smile

He did not doubt Chu Li's words; Chu Li was a clever fellow who would not jeopardize his future for immediate gains

Did Gu Li succeed

Chu Li Dao: "Zhuo Fei Yang, are you still unwilling to admit defeat?"

Chu Li ultimately dried the sediment at the bottom of the lake, mixing it with compost to replace the soil in the pot

"Knowing shame and then striving for courage, working hard to achieve success," Chu Li nodded nonchalantly, "It's not surprising; he does have quite a talent."

If one were to open a Qicao Xuan, profits would flow like water

Li Yue shouted loudly: "Old Meng!"

Zhuo Feiyang emerged from confinement yesterday and broke into the Nine-Grade Tower... He is now a Seventh-Grade Guard

Brother, there is some news

Li Yue hurriedly brought two jars of wine, and Meng Qinglin drank half a jar with great pleasure. Soon, he became tipsy and lay on the ground, falling into a deep sleep, only to leave the next morning.

Meng Qinglin shouted: "Bring the wine!"

Meng Qinglin gazed at the half-height moonlight orchid, rubbing his hands together: "It is almost evening; I want to admire the elegance of the moonlight orchid!"

Ding... the sound of the jade chime rang out, and Li Yue ran outside. Soon, he brought in the Moonlight Orchid, saying: "Miss Zhao is indeed trustworthy, she sent it over so quickly!"

Chu Li shook his head and chuckled: "Victory and defeat are common occurrences in warfare, so why bother with this?"

In the evening, as the sun set in the west, Chu Li was practicing beside two moonlight orchids when Li Yue returned from outside and sat down on the ground.

Meng Lao, "Chu Li smiled and said: "From today onwards, Moonlight Orchid will no longer be exclusive to the Qicao Pavilion."

The moonlight orchid is very ill-suited to mud and rotten soil, much like a willful child who would rather starve than eat disliked vegetables

Chu Li slowly returned to the green mulberry flower garden, reaching out to touch a green mulberry flower. An overwhelming surge of spiritual energy immediately flowed in, invigorating his spirit. He practiced the Changchun Gong twice, feeling even more energized, with all fatigue dissipated.

Changchun Gong is a new mental practice he has recently learned, a Taoist technique of internal alchemy that focuses on refining one's nature to prolong life, utilizing the essence of the five grains to invigorate the body, dispel illness, and extend one's years