Symbiotic panel, I am cultivating immortality in the world of immortality

Chapter 237 A New Method of Bamboo and Ink, Papermaking
In the garden.

Chess Master immediately noticed those... strange bamboos.

No.

To be precise, they should be called bamboo ants!

He naturally knew about bamboo ants, and even knew that Li Ye had cultivated a nest of very special bamboo ants, but he never expected that they could even devour Wan Chen Bamboo?
It should be noted that Wan Chenzhu is very special. It contains the literary energy infused by the founder of the Ku Lu Academy. Ordinary spirit beasts dare not touch it, let alone devour it casually.

Therefore, in the mortal kingdoms under the rule of the Bitter Journey Academy, the Wan Chen Bamboo is regarded as a "divine object" that drives away plagues and pests, and the effect is quite good.

It seems that these bamboo ants are not ordinary spiritual insects. Why does he feel that there is a strange incense-like scent of deities inside them?
Li Ye, unaware of how much he had already thought, spoke up:

"Here."

"Please take a look, sir."

At Li Ye's command, the bamboo that had been slowly walking upright immediately rushed over and changed shape in front of Li Ye and Qi Junzi.

Spring and Autumn Annals: writing brush, ruler, inkstone, canvas...

It transformed everything that Confucian scholars could use.

Finally, it turned back into bamboo, silently taking root in the earth.

"good."

"Every single item looks flawless. Young friend, your bamboo and wood ants are truly amazing!"

Chess master immediately recognized the advantages of this brand-new Wan Chen bamboo. You see, in the past, it required a lot of hard work to cultivate it and then make all sorts of things.

Now they can be transformed directly.

It's practically the same as the Lu Ban ruler from the Mo family, which will make things much more convenient.

"Don't worry, it has something special about it." Li Ye smiled slightly, and saw that from the roots of the bamboo ant that had turned into bamboo, crystal-clear ant eggs fell to the ground.

Then it gently shook the egg, and what emerged from it were extremely small bamboo shoots, no bigger than the tip of a needle.

Bamboo ants sprout bamboo shoots?
This sudden change caused the chess master's gaze to momentarily falter, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. He was not an unsophisticated person, but the scene before him still astonished him.

"This...this is truly fascinating." Chess Master's tone was somewhat shocked. Although he knew that Li Ye's bamboo ants had extraordinary abilities, he had never heard of them being able to produce bamboo shoots, let alone hatch directly from ant eggs in such a short period of time.

Li Ye smiled mysteriously and explained, "This is a secret method that I created after years of research, combining the characteristics of bamboo ants and Wan Chen bamboo."

After devouring the Wan Chen Bamboo, these bamboo ants not only mimic its form but also nurture bamboo shoots imbued with literary spirit. Once these bamboo shoots mature, they will possess both the resilience of the Wan Chen Bamboo and the protection of its literary spirit.

It also retains the power to transform between bamboo ants and Wan Chen bamboo.

Most importantly, bamboo ants are inherently quite intelligent, and as time goes on, they will be able to do more and more things. It wouldn't be surprising if they eventually became companions or study partners.

Upon hearing this, a strange light flashed in the chess master's eyes.

He then realized why Li Ye was so favored in the Four Seasons Sect. Such whimsical ideas, though wildly imaginative, were exactly the kind of novel vitality that the cultivation world needed.

He stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before saying, "If this spiritual plant can be promoted at the Bitter Journey Academy, it will surely have a profound impact on Confucian cultivators. Young friend Li Ye, your actions will be of lasting merit."

Li Ye smiled modestly and said, "You flatter me, Master Chess. It's just a clever idea I came up with on a whim."

"Please move aside, sir. Jingmotai is in another courtyard."

After saying that, the two continued to stroll through the bamboo forest. The strange bamboo ants around them either transformed into various Confucian scholar's tools or nurtured tiny bamboo shoots, with the bamboo and ants almost seamlessly connected.

After passing through the bamboo forest, they arrived at a dark and gloomy courtyard.

Li Ye stopped and said:

"Please look."

Suddenly, one Ganoderma lucidum after another appeared on the dark ground. These Ganoderma lucidum were clearly formed from countless threads, and they faintly shimmered with a silvery spiritual light.

"Silk? Lingzhi?"

"Young friend, may I use my divine sense to take a closer look?"

Just now, Chess Master didn't release his divine sense at all. After all, this place has been handed over to Li Ye, and it would be very impolite to casually use his divine sense to scan someone else's residence.

“Of course.” Li Ye nodded, having a good impression of this chess master. He didn’t have the condescending attitude that high-level cultivators often have towards low-level cultivators.

However, speaking of his cultivation journey so far, even when he was just starting out, the high-level cultivators he encountered were all kind and gentle.

Come to think of it.

The composure cultivated through years of experience and wisdom is truly extraordinary.

So the chess master used his divine sense to scan the area and easily discovered some silkworms that were lying paralyzed inside the ink, their souls contained within the ink, and their cocoons woven from silk.

They devour the ink and transform into cocoons. Inside the cocoons grow layers of still ink moss, layer upon layer. The cocoons appear extremely small, but the space inside is vast.

"what."

"Empty Ink Silkworm!?"

The chess master was more than just surprised.

He was unaware that Li Ye had also inherited the Life-Giving Spirit Transformation Scroll.

Upon suddenly seeing the Empty Ink Spirit Silkworm, he instantly understood. He was indeed extremely surprised, and even a little envious.

You should know that he studied the way of Go.

But once you understand one thing, you understand everything. He also dabbled in painting and was very clear about how important the "Life and Spirit Transformation Scroll" was in the art of painting.

"Exactly."

“I used a secret method to combine the still ink moss and the empty ink silkworm, so that this moss can grow inside the silkworm pupa and can be delivered from the silkworm silk whenever needed.”

"Furthermore, after these inks are imbued with the spiritual power of the Void Ink Silkworm, they will also possess some spatial power, allowing them to be filled with more literary energy or contain some treasures."

"It's like this."

Li Ye casually took out a spirit stone, dipped it in ink, and wrote the character "Dao". He brought the spirit stone close to the character "Dao", and the spirit stone immediately merged into it.

The spiritual light emanating from the character "Tao" grew ever brighter.

Witnessing this scene, the chess master's eyes gleamed, and he exclaimed in amazement, "Wonderful! Such a secret technique can so ingeniously integrate the Void Ink Silkworm and the Still Ink Moss, the Way of Space and the Qi of Literature. It is truly breathtaking."

Young friend, your methods are truly rare indeed.

Li Ye smiled slightly and said, "You flatter me, Master Chess. Just like Wan Chenzhu before, it's nothing more than a clever trick."

This time he didn't pretend and immediately asked:
"In your opinion, is this product feasible to be widely adopted?"

"If this item can't be promoted, what can?" Chess Master chuckled, and just as he was about to say something, a look of wild joy suddenly appeared on his face.

He suddenly looked at Li Ye, his tone excited:
"Little friend."

"The original defects of the Seven Star Asparagus Fern have indeed been resolved."

"Master Di Sui and your master, Master Su Xing, are waiting for you. Please come with me, young friend."

Li Ye blinked.

"Hey."

"Speaking of which, I've unexpectedly cultivated a spirit beast. How about we take it with us?"

He summoned a scholarly star turtle with seven stars on its back, its body entirely composed of starlight, and a special aura about it.

The chess master, already ecstatic, underwent several changes of expression upon seeing the tortoise. Finally, as if struck by a sudden thought, he extended his hand in invitation, his sleeves fluttering: "This object... is truly wondrous. Young friend, perhaps you should first see Master Di Sui!"

He was completely numb at this point.

I should go back and beat up Lü Qingge. How can I befriend a cultivator like that and not learn even the slightest thing from him?

He must want to be punished with a ruler!

……

It is still the Demon Spirit Inn.

Upon seeing his master, Li Ye's face instantly lit up with joy: "Master!"

he shouted.

"Come, sit next to me."

Master Su Xing beckoned to Li Ye, who immediately complied and sat down to his master's left. Since his master said he could sit there, why be coy?
But a chess master would not dare to do that.

Although he is also a Nascent Soul cultivator, there are differences between Nascent Soul cultivators.

In his opinion, Master Su Xing was basically someone from the same generation as his senior brother.

So he cupped his hands in greeting to Master Su Xing and then stood aside.

After he stood in place, the figure of Mr. Di Sui appeared at the head of the table. As soon as he came out, he looked at the Wen Qi Star Turtle next to Li Ye, which was slowly moving its limbs.

Mr. Di Sui's eyesight was naturally excellent. After examining it for a few moments, he took a deep breath and said with a smile:
"There was an unexpected surprise."

"Young friend Li, you've really had a hard time this time!"

"Here, this is for you."

The gentleman handed several fragments of scrolls of varying sizes to Li Ye, and then took out a token with the character "book" written in cursive script on it.

"Yo ho."

Master Su Xing asked in surprise, "The Academy's Book Mountain Token, did Master Xiang Huai actually agree to give this item to my disciple?"

As he spoke, he transmitted his voice to Li Ye.

"This item is equivalent to the Autumn Harvest Token that Lingji Vine gave you before. As long as you bring this item into the academy, you will immediately obtain the status of an inner courtyard disciple if you wish to join."

"If you don't want to go in, you can ask the academy for help."

"It can get at least ten Nascent Soul cultivators to take action."

Uh……

What's the point?

Li Ye's first reaction was that this thing was tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw away.

After all, he neither intends to join the academy nor needs the help of the Nascent Soul cultivators there—if he really encounters difficulties, he can probably get seventy or eighty Nascent Soul cultivators to help him by pleading with his teachers in the sect.

The more you owe favors to your teachers, the closer you become, but things are different with the academy...

Perhaps it was because his expression couldn't hide it.

Master Di Sui understood his meaning and said, "Once you obtain the Sea of ​​Learning Token, you will be able to enter the cave heaven where the Sea of ​​Learning is located to seek opportunities. The Sea of ​​Learning is equivalent to your sect's Temple of Ten Thousand Gods!"

Oh!
That's fine.

Li Ye immediately stood up and bowed in gratitude, saying, "Thank you for bestowing this treasure upon me, sir."

He was still smiling.

His demeanor now was noticeably different from his previous impeccable manner of speaking and acting. Mr. Di Sui glanced at Master Su Xing and immediately understood.

It turns out that an elder started acting out of line here.

However, it was quite fun.

As both a teacher and a friend, he even felt a little envious of Master Su Xing. How exactly did he manage to unearth this rough gem... oh no, it's already a piece of gold-inlaid jade!

After expressing his feelings, he became even more amiable towards Li Ye:

"Little friend."

"Would you be willing to hand over this Wenqi Star Turtle to us?"

After he finished speaking, the chess master, who had been standing, suddenly cupped his hands and said, "Sir, I just saw..."

The chess master recounted everything he had just witnessed.

Upon hearing that Li Ye had actually cultivated such miraculous Wan Chen Bamboo and Kong Mo Silkworm, Mr. Di Sui was taken aback: "You always manage to give us some surprises, so I'll just say it outright."

"If you are willing to hand over the Literary Star Turtle to us and help us continue to cultivate the Myriad Bamboo and the Empty Ink Silkworm, I will now give you the Learning Sea Token."

“Ah.” Master Su Xing stretched out his hand and waved it: “Sir, don’t be in a hurry. Let’s talk about the mountain of books and the sea of ​​learning after my disciple returns from Du Su Mountain.”

"Our Four Seasons Sect also needs this Spiritual Tortoise. Let's take it with us first, cultivate more of it, and then have someone come to discuss cooperation matters!"

Li Ye was indeed caught off guard by his master's sudden outburst.

But since his master had spoken, he naturally followed up without hesitation, saying, "This Wenqi Star Turtle has only been cultivated for a short time, and there may still be imperfections. I need to pay more attention to it."

Having said all that, what else could Mr. Di Sui do?
"Alright alright."

"If you still need the Literary Dragon Turtle and Literary Bamboo, just say the word. Stabilize this spirit beast as soon as possible; it will be of great use!"

After saying that, he changed the subject.

"The contract we signed with your sect previously stated that you would be given two methods for making paper. I wonder if you could designate Young Friend Li to handle this matter?"

He did indeed feel some anticipation for Li Ye's endless stream of novel ideas and ingenious thoughts—the papermaking method given to the Four Seasons Sect could not possibly be their best at present.

but……

If Li Ye can truly improve the raw materials and create better paper, it would be a good thing for the cultivation world.

Upon hearing this, Master Su Xing's eyes flickered slightly, clearly showing interest in Mr. Di Sui's suggestion. However, he did not immediately agree. Instead, he turned to look at Li Ye, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry and encouragement.

The latter understood immediately and thought to himself: This is simply an opportunity delivered to my doorstep. Isn't it his forte to transform such an ordinary thing into something magical?

So he stepped forward and respectfully said to Mr. Di Sui, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I am willing to take on this important task."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Di Sui's eyes lit up, and he nodded approvingly: "Then I will send someone to teach your clan the papermaking method. I look forward to your ingenious ideas, young friend."

Seeing this, Master Su Xing smiled with satisfaction. He knew Li Ye's abilities and potential well and didn't think Li Ye would disappoint them at all.

So he coughed lightly and formally responded to Mr. Di Sui: "Since my disciple has expressed his opinion, then our Four Seasons Sect will do its best. We will arrange for someone to be in charge of improving the papermaking method and cultivating the Wenqi Star Turtle. We will communicate with them in a timely manner."

After both sides reached an agreement, the atmosphere became relaxed and pleasant.

Mr. Di Sui frankly stated that although he could not hand over the Sea of ​​Learning token to Li Ye for the time being, he promised that once Li Ye returned from Du Su Mountain, he would immediately arrange for him to enter the cave where the Sea of ​​Learning was located to seek his own opportunity.

As for the two spiritual plants, Wan Chen Bamboo and Jing Mo Moss...

A small-scale test is still needed to ensure that these two items are truly better than the previous ones before they can be widely promoted.

Once promoted, these two spiritual plants could bring Li Ye even more fame and profit than the Phyllostachys edulis.

(End of this chapter)