As a lord, I was forced to farm

"Gumi gumi!"

"Yomi?"

"Chu mi chu mi?"

The little demons reacted in various ways upon hearing Jiang Ran's words.

The beautifully crafted Ice Spirit Mushroom Fairy gently flapped its wings and anxiously grabbed its master's hand, "Gurgle, gurgle!"

Jiang Ran understood its thoughts from its eyes and actions.

It was asking how it could become a unique spirit.

Although the other little spirits weren't as impatient as the Ice Spirit Fairy, their tiny eyes still revealed their longing.

Jiang Ran: "If you can't be like Little Red Marrow, the simplest way is to evolve into a Holy Fairy. Once you evolve into a powerful little demon spirit, I will give that little demon spirit a nice name!"

Ice Spirit Fairy's eyes lit up, and she confidently patted her little chest, tilting her round chin high, "Gum! Gum!"

It will surely become a holy fairy!

Ice Spirit Fairy is very confident in herself.

Of course, it also has reason to be confident.

In the two years since it evolved into a nascent fairy, it has devoured many treasures, and its current aptitude is about to reach the fairy level (purple). Apart from the demon fire tree spirit and the cloud swamp mother mulberry spirit, there are really few demon spirits in the Great Palace with stronger talents than it.

"Then, Ice Spirit Mushroom Fairy, you must do your best!" Jiang Ran patted its head.

The most difficult fairy, the Ice Spirit Mushroom Fairy, was comforted, not to mention the other little demons.

The little spirits were inspired by their names, and those who were confident in their talents were particularly motivated.

However, some little demons felt that they might never be able to advance to become holy fairies in their lifetime, and were very frustrated.

Therefore, Jiang Ran told them that she would personally name only the powerful demon spirits that became Holy Fairies.

However, if a little spirit particularly wants its own name, it can also get a name as long as it completes the goals set for it by the spirit masters.

It's just that she, as the owner, didn't personally take it.

The little spirits were somewhat disappointed that they couldn't be named by their master, but under the oppressive power of high-level spirits like the Ice Spirit Fairy, they dared not say anything more.

Actually, having a name, even if it wasn't chosen by the owner themselves, doesn't really matter.
"Yomi yo mi~"

"Chu mi chu mi~"

The little spirits called out obsequiously.

Jiang Ran breathed a sigh of relief after resolving the disturbance caused by the demons.

……

May is the most beautiful month at the turn of spring and summer, when peaches and plums ripen and mulberries hang heavy on the branches along the riverbank.

Under the power of the small red marrow and the farmers' cultivation, the red crystal wheat ripened, and the ruby-like ears of wheat bowed low to the stalks, exuding an enticing fragrance.

Qingshan Village.

"This year the weather has been favorable, and everyone has had a good harvest!"

"This year's red crystal wheat is even better than last year's. Look at how distinct each grain is! The ears of wheat look like they've produced bright red peanuts!"

"It's all thanks to the divine power of Fairy Red Crystal Wheat! The demon spirit that evolved into Fairy Wheat is indeed extraordinary!"

"No wonder His Highness the King named Fairy Red Crystal Wheat Little Red Marrow!"

Although Little Red Marrow wasn't the only fairy in the county, ordinary farmers didn't have much contact with the other fairies, so everyone liked Little Red Marrow more than the other fairies. Take Ice Spirit Mushroom, for example.

Although it is very famous in Dasu, the price of a single ice lingzhi mushroom may be higher than that of red crystal wheat from Banmutian.

However, because the cultivation of ice Ganoderma lucidum has strict requirements for soil and is a single ice-attribute herb, relatively few people cultivate this spiritual herb.

The farmers were covered in sweat; harvesting wheat was no easy task, but the thought of the small amount of money they would receive after the harvest brought smiles to their faces.

Soon, some families had already collected their red crystal wheat.

Some families harvest their red crystal wheat quickly, and after drying it for a few days, they tighten the sacks, hoist the hundred-odd kilograms of red crystal wheat onto their shoulders, and carry it to sell.

The red crystal wheat from Dasu is selling very well, and merchants are rushing to the countryside to harvest it.

"We should keep half of the red crystal wheat at home!"

"Yes, every family has a child, especially a child whose meridians haven't opened yet. We should give the child more red crystal noodles on a regular basis!"

One mu of land in Dasu can yield about 300 jin of red crystal wheat.

The people of Dasu have experienced drought and have a habit of storing grain.

Apart from the wheat that had to be handed over to the government, most families would sell some of the red crystal wheat to earn some money, and then set aside some money to buy ordinary wheat grains—because nowadays most people in Dasu grow red crystal wheat, so Dasu still needs to import ordinary wheat grains.

Families with children or monks would keep a little extra red crystal wheat for themselves.

During breaks from the busy farming season, farmers would hide in the shade of trees, eating food brought by their families and chatting.

"Hey, that's Wu's third son's daughter, right? She's grown so much, she must be four years old!"

As one of the four villages that originated from Dasu, Qingshan Village has produced many important figures.

The farmer said that the third son of the Wu family was named Wu Liang. His father, Wu Chuan, had a very smooth official career, starting as the village chief of Qingshan Village, then becoming the head of the Zhuoli County Pavilion, and now serving as the third-rank local official, the Salt Transport Commissioner.

The position of salt transport commissioner was a lucrative one, especially for the salt transport commissioner of Zeyan County.

The delicacies of Dasu were renowned in Mingxiao City. Later, outsiders discovered that some of Dasu's high-end dishes used Ze salt, which made Ze salt popular in Mingxiao City.

Moreover, Dasu also possesses the technology to produce sea salt, so the people have no worries about having salt to eat.

However, even with the economic blockade imposed on Dasu by the three major provincial capitals, the poor people in the territories still couldn't afford salt. As a result, caravans from these three provincial capitals even smuggled themselves into Dasu to buy salt...

"Wow, the Wu family is really something! Not only is their father a high-ranking official, but their four sons are also very successful. The eldest son is a businessman who has made a fortune, the second son is an official, and the third and fourth sons are even more outstanding, becoming great cultivators. One of them joined the Imperial Guard, and the other is a riding and archery teacher at Suhong Academy!"

“I think Wu Liang’s daughter also has the talent for cultivation. Look, she’s tall, has fair skin and a strong body. I heard that she got into a fight with a seven or eight-year-old boy a few days ago. That boy is chubby and fair-skinned, and weighs about a hundred pounds.”

"Hey, not only the Wu family, but also the Lin family, they've come back too."

"And the Chen family..."

The people were talking about prominent figures in Qingshan Village. Although they had met them many times, it was rare to see so many at once.

After all, these people hold important positions and are extremely busy. Their families are also constantly on the go, dealing with various interpersonal relationships or managing shops. Even if they get together, it may be to attend a banquet hosted by some important person.

Some clever people went to inquire.

Upon returning, he was filled with excitement and a desire to share.

Seeing his expression, the crowd asked curiously, "What good thing happened?"

"Great news! It's great news! The Cangwu Palace is finished, and His Highness the Prince will be moving there!"

"Since His Highness the Prince has moved into Cangwu Palace, the officials will naturally be heading to Cangwu City as well. Therefore, their families have returned to their old residences and are packing their belongings!" (End of Chapter)