Chapter 10: Flower Picking

No problem

For the average person, even if they know the method of making spiritual soil, it is of no use; it requires a mixture of spiritual herbs and decomposed soil, and these spiritual herbs are not something that ordinary wealthy families and powerful factions can afford.

The growth of the Epiphyllum is extremely vigorous, reaching the thickness of a little finger in just one month, with two flower buds hanging from the branches. What is most peculiar is that there are no leaves, only bare branches and flower buds.

Li Yue hurriedly stood up, and both women were dressed in white, as if they had originally been standing there, hidden in the darkness, suddenly revealed when the light brightened.

Li Yue looked at Xiao Qi with curiosity

She elegantly washed the pot and cups, brewed tea, and served it to Xiao Qi, then looked up at Chu Li and asked, "Chu Li, will it really bloom tonight?"

Li Yue stared blankly at Chu Li, who appeared to be deep in thought

Meng Qinglin patted him on the shoulder and turned to leave

Her delicate jade-like hands harmoniously complemented the white jade tea set, creating a breathtaking beauty

Xiao Qi glanced at him deeply before turning to leave

Su Ru murmured: "So beautiful ... ... "

Land can be said to be as valuable as gold, if not more so.

They require sufficient vitality to germinate, thus they have high environmental demands. If left to grow and die naturally, it may take many years for them to germinate, often decaying before they can sprout.

Yes, it is." Chu Li nodded.

"Dead?" Li Yue was taken aback: "Can't grow it?"

Chu Li smiled and said, "No problem"

Xiao Qi smiled faintly and said, "Then let it be, Chu Li. This matter will not be made public, nor will it elevate your status."

Meng Qinglin patted Chu Li on the shoulder as he was leaving: "Xiao Chu, don't take this competition too seriously."

Xiao Qi exuded a warm and gentle radiance, like a fairy untouched by the mortal world, as she lightly gestured with her hand and said, "Please, have a seat"

He gave a few instructions, setting a limit of one month. Whoever can grow it will win. All will be evaluated based on their survival rate. Each person will have the same number of seeds, neither one less nor one more, and no one dares to tamper with it

Chu Li smiled without saying a word

Chu Li took out the seed and frowned

Suddenly, footsteps were heard as Xiao Qi and Su Ru approached gracefully, as light as if walking on white clouds, exuding an indescribable charm and elegance

Su Ru picked up the jade box and said, "Chu Li, you should behave yourself these days and not cause any more trouble"

Xiao Qi opened it and pushed it in front of Chu Li

The surroundings are illuminated by moonlight, with three moon orchids exuding a watery radiance, complemented by the surrounding snow orchids. The light in the flowerbed is soft, creating a dreamlike and ethereal atmosphere

The matter regarding the spiritual soil is already in progress. Xiao Qi pondered and said: "Be sure to keep it confidential"

Li Yue kept giving him signals, indicating that he should be cautious with his words, as they could not afford to offend Manager Su

Chu Li had read the introduction of the Ephemeral Dream Flower, and when he saw it bloom for the first time, its beauty was beyond words, evoking an inexplicable sense of emotion

In the evening, Meng Qinglin delivered the seeds of the divine beard, a handful of seeds resembling large grains of rice, each one crystal clear and translucent

Chu Li shook his head and said, "This seed is already dead"

"Why?" Li Yue snorted, "I can't stand Gu Litong's face; I really want to slap him!"

Chu Li smiled and said, "Rest assured, the flowers will bloom tonight; after tonight, they will turn to mud."

He tried again, and like with other flowers and plants, there was no need for contact within ten meters; the spiritual energy could be transmitted through the earth.

The books in the library do not provide a complete method. Chu Li compared dozens of books with one another, synthesizing their contents, and discovered the method for creating spiritual soil

The soil of the medicinal garden is different from that of an ordinary garden; it is a precious earth acquired at a considerable cost.

You know it, and that's enough! Chu Li turned and left the flower garden

It is rare for you to have such awareness. Su Ru smiled brightly and said: Rest assured, Miss will not treat you poorly

Xiao Qi cast a sidelong glance at her, while Su Ru offered a flattering smile.

"Can this really win over Gu Litong?" Su Ru asked

"If you make a mistake, you won't be forgiven!" Su Ru glanced at him.

The flower bud opens at a visibly rapid pace, and after ten minutes, it is fully bloomed, with its snow-white, flawless petals seemingly radiating light

Without lanterns, it does not hinder the eyes

Su Ru held a small box in her hand, opened it, and took out the tea set, all made of mutton fat white jade

"Miss, I can manage on my own, let me give it a try," Chu Li said

I will concede to Gu Li Tong on that matter said Chu Li

Chu Li stood up to pay his respects

Chu Li nodded slightly

Gu Litong pursues fame and fortune, while he himself seeks power, placing fame and fortune aside for the time being

Su Ru smiled lightly, glanced at him, waved her hand to indicate that he need not see her off, and gracefully walked away

There is still one more.

Not long after, she returned as lightly as a flowing cloud, holding a small box in her hands, which she presented to Xiao Qi with both hands

Xiao Qisu and Li Yue both glared at him with anger

Su Ru lightly laughed: "Chu Li, are you not angry?"

Chu Li placed two flowers into the jade box, gently closed it, and let out a long sigh, only to see the flower branches wither and turn yellow in the blink of an eye

Chu Li clasped his fists and said: "I will not let the young lady down"

"Hmm, I need to give it a try." Xiao Qi nodded.

Xiao Chu, you have talent. The most crucial thing now is to calm down and not to seek fame and fortune. When studying flowers and plants, one should not chase after temporary popularity. If you compete for attention, you will become restless and anxious. Do not be like Gu Litong!

The three individuals finally came to their senses; the dreamlike flower seemed to possess an incredible power that made one involuntarily cherish and adore it

Chu Li nodded slightly: "Yes."

Su Rubai glanced at him and said: "Miss is preparing to establish a spiritual site in the East Garden, and this matter is entrusted to you to handle"

"Miss, it is ready." Chu Li pushed the jade box in front of Xiao Qi

Hmph, your tone is quite bold! Su Ru cast a sidelong glance, giving him a sharp look, truly lacking in awareness! No matter what, one should leave some room for maneuver, right? To agree so readily, are you not afraid of any unforeseen circumstances?

Chu Li and Li Yue sat beside a stone table, sipping tea, while a small red clay stove nearby bubbled and emitted white steam, with a faint aroma of tea wafting through the air

Chu Li went to the lakeside to see him off, and upon returning, held this handful of seeds, quietly sensing their vitality, half vibrant and full of life, half weak and on the verge of dying

This heartfelt expression reveals a deep sincerity, not treating oneself as an outsider

That is good. Xiao Qi nodded lightly and stood up: "It is late at night, you should all rest now"

What happened? Xiao Qi asked

Xiao Qi quietly sipped her tea, not uttering a word

As night falls, the moonlight flows like water, and the stars dim.

It is said that the method of making spiritual soil has been lost to time, and only the royal family still possesses it, yet it remains a closely guarded secret

At his core, he is no different from Gu Litong; both are self-centered and arrogant, but due to having experienced two lifetimes, he is able to control his outward expressions.

In the end, it returned to a colorless state, resembling two peony flowers carved from ice, with a faint glow shimmering.

Xiao Qi asked lightly: "Can't you do it?"

"Meng Lao, I am also young, also passionate, and also fond of fame," Chu Li said with a smile

As Chu Li's voice fell, the flower bud trembled slightly and slowly opened a bit, leaving Xiao Qi and Su Ru astonished

Chu Li slowly nodded, looking at Xiao Qi with helplessness: "It has completely lost its vitality, Miss, I am powerless to help!"

This piece of spiritual land will not be too large. Xiao Qi said: "Let us try planting some rare spiritual herbs."

Meng Qinglin stated: "This is a false reputation. If one wishes to achieve success, one must not be burdened by false fame. In our line of work, one must calm the mind; without a calm mind, one cannot go far"

Li Yue began to understand the situation: "Miss, are you planning to secretly establish a medicinal herb garden?"

Li Yue respectfully arranged two embroidered stools and invited the two ladies to sit, fearing that the stone bench might be too cold, demonstrating his thoughtfulness and attention to detail

Chu Li said: "As long as he does not resort to tricks, he cannot win"

Chu Li said: "If one cannot endure minor grievances, great plans will be disrupted. Now, go on, and keep your mouth shut and do not speak of this outside!"

With a spiritual land, he no longer needs to endure the smoke in the medicinal garden; having his own cultivation treasure land allows him to cultivate in peace.

With a breath from Chu Li, the flower branches transformed into a cloud of dust and drifted away with the wind

Oh? Su Ru was surprised: "So soon? ... This thing is not easy to sprout."

Moonlight Orchid Garden

Chu Li nodded slowly

"Yes!" Su Ru responded excitedly, rising and floating away.

Chu Li glanced at him

Chu Li said: "I am already immensely grateful to receive the young lady's favor."

He mentioned to Su Ru that he had found a method for making spiritual soil. At the time, Su Ru listened with indifference, not realizing that she had actually taken it to heart and believed it!

That's good... Su Ru lightly tilted her head and snorted, "Are you confident in growing immortal whiskers?"

Su Ru glanced at him with her cherry-red lips

With his palm pressed against the ground, through the shallow mud, he could still sense the seeds, which relieved him. He suddenly realized that, in fact, the soil could not sever his connection with the flowers and plants.

I want to see what you will do if you lose!" Su Ru snorted, "Gu Li Tong is not to be underestimated, be careful!"

Chuli Dao: "The immortals have actually begun to sprout, and it will take a couple of days to break through the soil."

Lingdi? ! '' Chu Li was astonished

Xiao Qi pondered for a moment: "Xiao Ru, you go and fetch it."

"Are you really going to admit defeat?" Li Yue couldn't help but ask

Chu Li suddenly pointed at the dream flower, which was as thick as a little finger, and said: "It has begun!"

Chu Li smiled and said, "As a garden guard, these are my duties."

Chu Li smiled and said, "Thank you, Elder Meng"

Chu Li clasped his fists and said solemnly: "Thank you, Elder Meng"

He tried it; within a distance of ten meters, he could establish a connection with the earth and the seeds. He attempted to use his feet instead of his hands to exchange vital energy, which was no different from using his hands. In fact, any part of his body would suffice; he could also lie down and exchange vital energy with the earth using his back

Su Ru asked, "Miss, would you like to try the effects of the medicine?"

Let me do it! Su Ru is eager to give it a try

Xiao Qi said: "In theory, you should find someone experienced to help you, but..."

He sat in the moonlight orchid garden, nurturing this batch of seeds with care, waiting for them to thrive before evenly scattering them on the ground and covering them with a thin layer of soil

An hour later, the petals began to change color, taking on a layer of pink. After another hour, they transformed into a deep red, vibrant and dripping with beauty, changing color every hour thereafter

Xiao Qi looked at the jade box and nodded gently

Chu Li reached out and deftly plucked two flowers.

Miss, you truly possess great courage

Meng Qinglin shook his head: "Gu Litong is inherently fond of fame and profit; competing for fame and profit will stimulate his strength. You are different, so you cannot follow the same path."

Chu Li Dao: "If I am not mistaken, a single flower can preserve one's youth for sixty years, and two flowers can do so for ninety years. Unfortunately, there are no seeds left."