Jidao Wusheng: I am invincible in my flesh and tear the weirdness apart with my bare hands

"why?"

Wei Chongqian sneered: "Zhao Xian is your friend, and you often exchange pills with him. You introduced him to Zhang Lingshan. If you hadn't introduced him, how would he have known Zhang Lingshan? And if he didn't know Zhang Lingshan, why would he have tried to kill him? So, you are the root of everything. You still dare to ask why? I have reason to suspect that you are jealous of Zhang Lingshan and deliberately instigated Zhao Xian to kill him. Isn't that right?"

"No, absolutely not."

Huo Ran's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly waved his hands, shouting, "Even if I'm jealous of Zhang Lingshan, I wouldn't do such a thing! Besides, what merit do I have to make Zhao Xian risk his life to kill someone? I'm innocent, Steward Wei, I'm innocent!"

"Whether he's innocent or not isn't for you to decide. Carry Zhang Lingshan on your back and come with me!"

Wei Chongqian coldly shouted.

He himself had been relegated to planting spirit rice, and was already in a bad mood, so he had no mood to explain so much to Huo Ran.

If he really wanted to explain, he could wait until they got to the place where the spirit rice was being grown. There was plenty of space there, and no one was watching. Wei Chongqian could vent his frustrations and grievances directly there, unlike in the Alchemy Pavilion where he wouldn't dare say anything even if he had grievances. Walls have ears, and if it got back to the Pavilion Master, he might have to stay there and grow spirit rice for the rest of his life.

"Okay, yes, yes."

Huo Ran dared not waste any more words, hurriedly picked up Zhang Lingshan and followed behind Wei Chongqian, walking step by step.

After leaving the alchemy pavilion and passing through areas guarded by soldiers, they continued south, crossing a hill, but still did not stop, continuing southward.

"This……"

Huo Ran's expression changed drastically, and he said in a trembling voice, "This direction leads to the paddy field area. Could it be that they want us to plant spirit rice?"

"Humph."

Wei Chongqian said, "You are quite clever."

"No!"

Huo Ran shouted, "I am a Pure Lotus Alchemist! I haven't been crippled! Why do you want me to plant spirit rice? I can still refine Pure Lotus Pills! I want to go back! I want to go back and refine Pure Lotus Pills! If you let me go back, I'll take half the merit points. Steward Wei, please let me go back! I'm not going to plant spirit rice. That place is not fit for humans, and that job is not fit for humans."

As he spoke, he jumped up, whether from excessive excitement or something else, and Zhang Lingshan behind him was thrown to the ground.

"You son of a bitch!"

Zhang Lingshan winced in pain and couldn't help but curse, but upon hearing Huo Ran's shout, he instantly forgot the pain and said, "Planting spirit rice? Why should I plant spirit rice? I can still refine pills; I haven't been crippled yet."

"Shut up!"

Wei Chongqian shouted, "Do you think I want to plant it? I'm just a minor manager, I don't have that much power. It's because the Pavilion Master was afraid that the two of you would be in danger if you stayed in the Alchemy Pavilion, that's why he sent me to take you to the paddy fields to hide first. Once the traitors in the Alchemy Pavilion are wiped out, you will naturally be allowed to go back. Now, shut up, keep coming with me, don't waste time."

"There's a traitor in the Alchemy Pavilion? And it's not just Zhao Xian?" Huo Ran exclaimed in surprise.

"I don't know. But if the other side can plant Zhao Xian, it's not impossible that they can plant someone else as well. We can't afford to be complacent."

As Wei Chongqian spoke, he glanced back at Huo Ran and said, "Now that Zhang Lingshan isn't there to shield you, you're the one who'll be dealt with. Do you still want to go back?"

"No, I'm not going back. I'll hide in the paddy fields first. Anyway, it won't be long before the traitors are wiped out, and then I can go back."

Huo Ran quickly replied, a smile spreading across his face. This wasn't simply to curry favor with Wei Chongqian; it was also because he was relieved to learn that he was only temporarily going to the paddy fields to plant spirit rice, and he smiled unconsciously.

Zhang Lingshan, however, did not laugh.

He didn't think he was just temporarily going to the paddy fields to grow spirit rice; on the contrary, he felt abandoned and was being sent to the paddy fields to be used as fertilizer.

It must be because his injuries were too severe that the other party thought he was no longer of any value, and that staying in the alchemy pavilion was a waste of food and elixir energy, so it would be better to send him to the paddy field to be composted.

Saying that I should go into hiding is just a nice way of putting it.

If he dies from his injuries while hiding, then it's naturally because Zhang Lingshan is unlucky. It can't be because the Alchemy Pavilion is heartless.

Ha ha.

Zhang Lingshan sneered inwardly.

As expected, the Alchemy Pavilion and the Weapon Forging Pavilion were just using Zhang Lingshan as a consumable.

What's with all this talk about esteemed alchemists and weapon refiners? What a load of rubbish! They're just slaves who can be discarded at any time.

When it's useful, I'll give you some merit points to refine pills and weapons.

When you're no longer useful, they'll just discard you without batting an eye, without even flinching.

However, this was to be expected.

The reason Zhang Lingshan kept emphasizing that he could still refine pills after he was injured was because he was afraid of being abandoned.

However, his cries were of no use. People simply did not believe that he could recover completely, let alone that he could continue refining elixirs.

So, it was only natural that they abandoned him.

This is perfectly reasonable.

'Fine, let's just abandon it. We eat spirit rice every day, but we've never even seen what spirit rice looks like. This is a good opportunity to see it for ourselves. If we can find a chance to steal some spirit rice and eat our fill, it won't be a loss!'

Zhang Lingshan thought to himself.

Since he was already here, he might as well make the best of it. He had been abandoned and sent to the paddy fields anyway, and it was not Zhang Lingshan's style to shamelessly beg people to take him back to refine pills.

Besides, even if he shamelessly begged, they might not necessarily take him back, so why humiliate himself?

This is a good opportunity for me to summarize what I've learned these past few days and gradually digest what I've learned.

There's a long road ahead, no need to rush.

Zhao Xian's intervention made Zhang Lingshan realize that he was still too hasty—eager to cultivate, eager to break through, eager to become a strong person, eager to become a superior person.

The reason he's anxious isn't his fault; it's just that things have been too smooth for him in the past.

Whether on the Nine Provinces Continent or in the mortal realm, his cultivation speed has always been very fast, and it rarely takes him more than a year to break through a single realm.

Upon arriving in the Immortal Realm, it took him nearly eight years to break through to the level of a minor True Immortal.

How can this not make people anxious?

I've never cultivated this slowly in my entire life.

But Zhao Xian's murderous intent this time woke Zhang Lingshan up. The Immortal Realm is, after all, the Immortal Realm and cannot be compared with the lower realm.

Therefore, one should not compare oneself to when one was in the lower realm, and one should not be too hasty in everything.

Everything must be done gradually.

Take your time to find opportunities. There's plenty of time ahead, and I'll eventually reach a higher level.

Although you may feel bored during this period, the lack of progress over a long period can lead to burnout, make life feel less fulfilling, and even make you feel empty.

However, the ability to endure loneliness is what truly makes a strong person.

Although Zhang Lingshan had accumulated ten acres of fortune in the Nine Provinces Continent, he later gained another wave of fortune by reversing the flow of the Source River into the Nine Provinces Continent.

Whether this good fortune will allow him to weather one crisis after another in the immortal realm remains to be seen.

Rather than pinning one's hopes on some vague and uncertain fortune, it's better to take things one step at a time, steadily and practically. As Zhang Lingshan pondered this, Huo Ran, following closely behind Wei Chongqian, had already carried him to the paddy field to report for duty.

"I'm exhausted."

Huo Ran muttered to himself as he casually tossed Zhang Lingshan to the ground.

As a true immortal, even if Zhang Lingshan's physical body was indeed heavier than others, he shouldn't be this tired.

It's obvious that this old scoundrel saw that Zhang Lingshan was already useless and had been abandoned, so he couldn't be bothered to continue treating him with courtesy.

The reason we gave Zhang Lingshan face before was because it was a time when Zhang Lingshan could improve the quality of the Pure Lotus Pill.

Now that it's useless, why would I still give you face? Does that make me an idiot?

Zhang Lingshan was thrown around so badly that he was half-lying on the ground, covered in dust and looking utterly disheveled. He couldn't help but curse inwardly.

But based on his previous reflections on Huo Ran's back, he is now in a good state of mind. He may scold, but he will not be discouraged by it.

There's still plenty of time.

You will eventually find out what I, Zhang Lingshan, am capable of, so there's no rush.

"I am so awed that the three of you have come from the Alchemy Pavilion. My apologies for my rudeness."

When the person in charge of the paddy field saw Wei Chongqian take out his identification token, he cupped his hands in greeting and said with a smile, "The three of you have probably never been to our paddy field before, have you?"

“Our paddy fields are very large, and the quality of the fields varies, ranging from the best to the worst, and are divided into four areas: A, B, C, and D.”

"Those pseudo-spiritual root wastes who ascended to heaven are only fit to start planting spiritual rice in District D."

“But the three are different; they can start planting in Zone C.”

As he spoke, the steward pointed to a place about ten miles away.

Because of the distance, even Huo Ran's eyesight couldn't see it. He was surprised and asked, "Is this huge area just Zone D? How big are Zones C, B, and A?"

The manager said, "District D is the largest, and the other districts are correspondingly smaller. Good fields need to be cultivated, and it's not easy to turn them into paddy fields like those in District A."

Wei Chongqian frowned and said, "We came from the Alchemy Pavilion and are all at the True Immortal realm. Why are we only divided into Zone C? It should at least be Zone B."

"Ouch."

The manager said, "Manager Wei, you really don't understand. You've never farmed before, so the chances of success are very low. You should have practiced in District D so as not to waste the paddy fields in District C. But because you are alchemists from the Alchemy Pavilion, we made an exception and gave you District C. This has already broken the rules. If we had given you District B, I'm afraid I would have been beheaded."

"You're going to get your head chopped off like that?" Wei Chongqian didn't believe it and snorted coldly.

He was used to being arrogant in the alchemy pavilion, so the reason he could give Zhang Lingshan a nice look was because Zhang Lingshan could improve the quality of the Pure Lotus Pill.

Otherwise, Zhang Lingshan wouldn't even be qualified to carry his shoes.

He already looked down on this lowly supervisor of the paddy fields, and when he heard the other party being so dismissive of him, he immediately became angry.

If he weren't unable to return to the Alchemy Pavilion in the short term, and if it weren't for the need to avoid straining his relationship with them, he might have even started cursing right now.

"Manager Wei, you may not know this, but the quality of these paddy fields can change."

"If you don't plant well or take good care of the land, even good fields will turn into bad fields."

“If I give you a paddy field in Zone B the first time, what if you accidentally ruin it and turn it into a low-quality field at Zone D? How am I supposed to explain that to my superiors?”
"Not only will it be difficult for me to explain, but if you really get blamed, you won't be able to handle it either."

"As you know, the authorities have been pushing our rice crop very hard these days. If it really affects the harvest, everyone will be in big trouble."

The manager explained earnestly and kindly.

Seeing this, Wei Chongqian had nothing to say, so he said, "I understand. Then make arrangements for us, keep them close by. I need to keep a close eye on them so they don't slack off or cheat."

"Absolutely, but you'll have to wait a while until this harvest is in before I can make arrangements for you. After all, as you know, good paddy fields produce a lot of spirit rice, so every acre of land must be used. When someone doesn't have a good harvest, I'll demote them to District D, and your position in District C will be available."

The manager explained.

Wei Chongqian asked impatiently, "How long will it take?"

"do not know."

The manager said, "It depends on the skills of these planters. Some are skilled and can plant and harvest quickly, while others are slower. But the fastest, I estimate, will take at least three months."

"So you mean we're just going to wait around for so long?" Wei Chongqian asked.

The manager hesitated for a moment, then said, "We could just wait, but if we get caught by our superiors, they might question us. So the best way is to find a paddy field in District D to plant some and test the waters. We don't need to actually grow anything, just learn how to plant it. After that, as soon as there's vacant land in District C, I'll arrange for the three of you to go there. What do you think, Manager Wei?"

Wei Chongqian's face was grim.

He felt like he'd been tricked by this kid.

They said they respected them because they came from the Alchemy Pavilion and prepared paddy fields in Zone C for them, but in the end, they still made them start planting from Zone D.

Then why are you saying so much? Are you trying to mess with me?
But the boy didn't have a playful smile on his face; instead, he looked sincere, which made it difficult for Wei Chongqian to retaliate.

He couldn't tell whether the kid was playing them or really meant it.

But even if they really were playing a trick on them, Wei Chongqian was helpless.

They're not in the same department, so I can't do anything to them.

Moreover, he is not currently in charge of the Alchemy Pavilion, and the Pavilion Master's attitude is unclear. If something really happens, it is unknown whether he, Wei Chongqian, will be protected.

Since that's the case, no matter how unhappy Wei Chongqian is, he has to keep it to himself.

After all, in this place, this kid is the local bully. No matter how powerful Wei Chongqian is, he's now like a dragon swimming in a paddy field, being teased by a snake.

"Then let's arrange for the paddy fields in District D to let the three of us get a feel for it first."

Wei Chongqian was already tired and too lazy to distinguish whether the other party meant well or badly, so he just spoke.

"okay!"

The steward immediately led the three to a remote paddy field and said, "This paddy field is fertile and is the best we have so far. Although it has a bit of an odor, that just proves how fertile it is. Please forgive us, Steward Wei, there are jade slips stuck in the paddy fields with instructions on how to plant the crops. I won't keep you three from getting to work."

That's all.

He immediately took his leave.

Once he was out of sight, he curled his lip and gave a mocking sneer.

"What are you? You think you're still in the Alchemy Pavilion? You've all been banished here, and you're still acting all high and mighty. Just stay here and do your job. When there will be a place in District C is up to me. You think you can go to District C to farm without the Alchemy Pavilion sending me some pills? Dream on!"

The steward muttered, "Those useless people with pseudo-spiritual roots all know to share a load of the spiritual rice they get with me."

"You three are really something, you have no sense at all, you're just spoiled!"
"Hmph, in the future you will have places to beg me, but I will not need to beg you."

"Even if you return to the Alchemy Pavilion, I still can't afford the pills, so I have no reason to curry favor with you."

"Besides, you might not even be able to go back. Hmph." (End of Chapter)