As a lord, I was forced to farm

Chapter 855 Demon Spirit Law
Without this law, those who painstakingly cultivate spirits would have no way to complain if they encountered shameless thieves who lurked in the fields and made contracts with other people's spirits when their masters weren't looking.

As spirit masters of the Great Constellation, they are truly proud of the Great Constellation and feel fortunate to be born there.

This is because Dasu County has such comprehensive laws regarding demons and spirits.

Places like Tianchen County and Chaolian County don't care about such things.

Are you a farmer? And a demon was born in your land?

I'm sorry, but the spirit belongs to the village.

What? A demon spirit was born in your village?

Sorry, your village is under the jurisdiction of the town, and the spirits belong to the town.

County: I'm sorry...

As the layers of power descend, the demon spirits eventually end up belonging to the powerful families or royalty within their territories. Ordinary people or demon spirit masters without powerful backers have no chance of possessing demon spirits.

If you really want to own one, even if it's a spirit you've cultivated yourself, you have to pay an exorbitant spirit ownership fee, which is almost 30,000 spirit crystals at the very least.

While a single demon spirit insect costs only a few dollars on the market, the price of a weed-type demon spirit insect can range from ten thousand to thirty thousand spirit crystals.

If it's a grain spirit insect like wheat, the starting price is 50,000 spirit crystals. Spirit insects aged one to three years old are even more expensive—the older the spirit insect, the lower its value. However, spirit insects under one year old have relatively weak spirit power and are not cost-effective.

You painstakingly cultivate a spirit, only to have to pay an exorbitant spirit ownership fee. Which spirit master could stand that?

Unfortunately, not all, but at least a large majority of those who choose to become demon spirit masters are ordinary people without cultivation, or perhaps minor cultivators with poor cultivation talent. These people are not strong in combat, and in the face of a world overrun by magical beasts, they can only seek refuge in a territory or force.

The "alternative" nature of Da Su naturally attracted many demon spirit masters. Therefore, since Da Su was exposed to the world, countless demon spirit masters or those who aspired to become demon spirit masters have gone to Da Su, wanting to become its citizens.

Of course, the Great Palace protected the rights of the spirit masters and farmers, but it also legislated to protect the rights of the territory.

It is said that wherever the sun shines, it is all the land of the Great Constellation King. Any spirits found in the unclaimed wilderness are assumed to be spirits of the Great Constellation King.

If the spirit is handed over, the Grand Palace will reward it with between 10,000 and 500,000 spirit crystals, depending on the rarity and evolution level of the spirit.

If they don't hand them over, and if they aren't discovered, that's fine. But if the Grand Master investigates, not only will the demon spirit be confiscated, but they may also face fines and imprisonment.

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Jiang Ran and Jiang Xiaowen soon spotted Jiang Nancheng in Ninglei Orchard, where he was collecting soil from the orchard.

The students from Suhong also noticed the two and quickly recognized them, becoming too excited to speak.

In the eerie silence, Jiang Xiaowen crept up behind Jiang Nancheng and suddenly shouted loudly in his ear as he diligently collected soil samples, "Brother, what are you doing?" Jiang Nancheng was slightly startled, but only reacted when he heard the familiar voice. He turned around and glared at Jiang Xiaowen, "You scared me on purpose, didn't you?"

"You're not vigilant enough, that's why you were scared by me." Jiang Xiaowen's face clearly showed a mocking smile that said, 'You're too weak.'

Jiang Nancheng ignored his bratty younger sister who only knew how to fight, and quickly walked up to Jiang Ran, asking in surprise, "Sister, weren't you in meditation? What brings you to Juguan Island?"

Jiang Ran smiled and said, "I heard that you brought the disciples of Su Hong Demon Spirit Academy to Juguan Island. In addition, the Tear-Condensing Fruit has ripened, and since I had nothing to do, I came to take a look."

Jiang Nancheng smiled and immediately called over all the students from the Demon Spirit Academy, saying, "These are the top students in the academy."

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Having shown their faces before His Highness the Prince, the boys all blushed.

'His Highness the Prince is indeed as rumored—unparalleled in appearance, his noble bearing so imposing that one dares not look him in the eye!'

Jiang Ran nodded slightly and inquired about some matters within the academy. The students were very obedient and answered her questions in detail one by one.

Through these conversations, Jiang Ran gained a much better understanding of the Demon Spirit Branch.

Jiang Ran then turned her gaze to Jiang Nancheng and asked, "Are you collecting soil from Juguan Island? Is the soil here any different from that of other places?"

With a hint of excitement on his face, Jiang Nancheng held up a glass container in his hand. Under the sunlight, the soil appeared as a beautiful dark purple, and upon closer inspection, some purple crystals could be seen mixed in. "Of the more than twenty islands in the Lingze Archipelago, the soil of many islands is different, and there are quite a few magical spiritual soils. But in just a few months, I have discovered no less than several kinds of magical spiritual soils on Juguan Island."

Jiang Nancheng continued, “For example, the Xuanhuang Fertile Soil near Guanfu Lake is home to many Earth Spirit Earthworms. There are so many Earth Spirit Earthworms that the Purple Floating Swans can easily pick up an Earth Spirit Earthworm as thick as a finger by simply sticking their beaks into the ground.”

The spirit masters also gave some special soils professional names, such as glacial moraine, tricolor soil, and floating cloud mud.

The low-grade spiritual fields cultivated in Biquan Bay contain relatively ordinary black soil, which can grow the vast majority of plants.

Aside from making spirit plants more likely to survive and accelerating their growth to some extent, the Mystic Soil does not offer any significant benefits to spirit plants.

Some special soils can greatly promote the growth of certain plants, but may also have a destructive effect on plants with incompatible properties.

For example, Jiang Ran would never plant Flame Rock Flowers on the glacial moraine soil.

Jiang Ran was very interested in the Xuanhuang Fertile Soil that Jiang Nancheng mentioned. "Earth Spirit Demon Earthworm? I remember that in Biquan Bay, dozens of acres of low-grade spirit fields could be cultivated at once. Besides the nourishment of the spirit spring water, these Earth Spirit Demon Earthworms must have played a significant role, right?"

Jiang Nancheng nodded, "It's just a pity that these Xuanhuang fertile soils are only low-grade spiritual soils. However, I want to plant some spiritual lotuses on them, and I should be able to grow a few related demon spirits soon."

Jiang Nancheng then mentioned the soil on the west side of Juguan Island, "For example, the warm spiritual soil in the west of Juguan Island is a mild, stable spiritual soil with nourishing properties, suitable for cultivating most low-level spiritual herbs, and it can accelerate the growth and optimize the quality of spiritual plants that are planted there!"

"...Finally, there's the Purple Mansion Mud in my hand. Sister, you would never guess that the purple crystals on this side are food for demon spirits. The Purple Mansion Mud absorbs the essence of the sun and moon, and over time, these Purple Mansion crystals also acquire some spiritual charm. When demon spirits eat it, it can increase their intelligence."