Starting as a spiritual plant master, may I eventually become the master of all lands.

Chapter 108 Steward Wang

In the main hall of the General Affairs Hall, Song Chuan sat in the guest seat, closing his eyes to rest.

"Hehe! Junior Brother Song, what brings you here? You've only been in your first year of your three-year autonomy period, right? Why are you in such a hurry to get your mission?" Deacon Wang emerged from behind the screen, glancing at Song Chuan a few times.

"Deacon Wang is joking. I still have some personal matters to attend to, so there's no rush to take on a mission," Song Chuan chuckled.

"Oh? What wind blew you here?" Deacon Wang asked, his eyes darting around.

"I must first thank Steward Wang for sending that comb. If I'm not mistaken, it should be part of the Three Combs Gift, right?" Song Chuan asked.

"No wonder Junior Brother Song is so young yet has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage; he's really smart! After someone reached the Foundation Establishment stage, I had a disciple deliver a comb to him, and he thought I had taken a liking to him. It made me blush for quite a while!"

When Deacon Wang recalled that incident, he burst into laughter.

"Hehe! This shouldn't be blamed on that fellow Daoist. Deacon Wang is in charge of the General Affairs Hall and is also a beautiful fairy. Suddenly sending someone a comb would make anyone think of something."

Song Chuan said in a strange tone, feeling a little embarrassed, realizing he had almost overthought things.

"Heh! You male cultivators, it's only because we've made a name for ourselves that we've become cultivation vessels, otherwise we might have just become furnaces. So, what brings you here?" Deacon Wang said, glancing at him with a flirtatious look.

"Ahem! I've come here not only to thank you for the comb, but also to ask Steward Wang two questions."

The first thing is, what is the relationship between our Wisteria Valley and the Wood Clan? Is Steward Wang aware of the situation at the Wood Clan Market?

Secondly, there's the flower-fighting contest; surely Steward Wang knows about that, right?

Song Chuan quickly followed up with a question.

Deacon Wang blinked a few times, a hint of amusement in her eyes: "Oh! You come all the way here to ask me questions? Don't you think I'm busy? Go ask around at the branch where your cave is located. The sect's gossip is everywhere there, even the elders get a headache from hearing it!"

Song Chuan smiled awkwardly and waited for her answer.

Deacon Wang rested his chin on his hand, pondered for a moment, and said, "The Wood Clan naturally has a cooperative relationship with us. If I remember correctly, there will be a mission to the Wood Clan's territory in two or three years. If Junior Brother Song is interested in the Wood Clan, you can take it in advance. As for their market, you will see for yourself when you go there."

As for the Flower Seed Contest, forget about it for now, unless you achieve great merit. You participated in the Kongsang Curiosity Hunt, didn't you? Some disciples were granted the Flower Seed then, but it was taken back afterward. If you hadn't asked for the Foundation Establishment Pill, there might have been a slight chance that you'd be granted the Flower Seed for your merit back then.”

"I see!" Song Chuan said softly. "What are the specific details of this mission to the Mu Ke territory? Could you please tell me, Steward Wang?"

After my three years of free time ended, my first task was mandatory and I had to take it. It was an outing, and I couldn't just set up a spirit garden in the sect and manage it.

Even if the mission to the Wood Guest territory is two years away, I'll have enough time to cultivate the Earth Element Dao Seed. If it's simple and safe, I'll just accept it.

His main purpose, however, was to visit the Wood Clan Market. The Wood Clan possessed a secret technique called "Wood and Stone Stealth," from which the Wood Release Talisman and Stone Release Talisman evolved. Perhaps the earth-based items he needed could be found there.

"A large spiritual garden is being built in the valley, which needs to be filled with spiritual plants. The deacon of the Spirit Seed Hall made some plans about what kind of spiritual plants to plant. After reporting to the elder, the elder requested that some be added from the Wood Guest."

Because the territory of the Qi Kingdom's wood merchants is near the Yun Duan Mountains, they possess some rare goods that we don't have here. Every few years, our Teng Hua Valley engages in trade with them.

"Oh? How many people are going on this mission? Are there any dangers? How much is the reward?" Song Chuan asked in a series of questions.

"You rascal!" Deacon Wang flipped her wrist, took out a booklet, and lightly tapped it to turn to a page.

She glanced down and said to Song Chuan, "We need three or four Foundation Establishment cultivators in total, and one person has already accepted. There shouldn't be any danger. Our Vine Flower Valley isn't to be trifled with. You've fought your way through Kongsang, so your combat skills must be quite impressive."

As he continued, Deacon Wang stared at Song Chuan and said with a smile.

"Hehe! Deacon Wang thinks too highly of me. Deacon Wang hasn't said how much the reward is yet?" Song Chuan chuckled.

"This mission is relatively simple, and the reward is one hundred spirit stones per person, which is equivalent to half a year's salary for someone at the early stage of Foundation Establishment."

"If any magical artifacts or talismans are used up outside, the sect will provide appropriate compensation. This is your first task after Foundation Establishment, and I will remember it," Deacon Wang said with a smile.

Then, she changed the subject: "However, I must say this first: every mission outside carries potential dangers. A fellow disciple perished just a few days ago. What I said earlier about it not being dangerous was just an estimate. Junior Brother Song, you should weigh the pros and cons yourself."

Some sects have a few old turtles who, after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, never leave the sect again except for their first mandatory mission.

Living off that meager stipend, with no improvement in cultivation level whatsoever, I don't know what the point of cultivating is!

Deacon Wang chuckled and shook his head repeatedly.

Song Chuan felt strange and suddenly thought of Xuan He. If Xuan He didn't take on any missions, how could he have reached the late Foundation Establishment stage by relying on his salary?

"Are there many of these fellow disciples? Does the elder allow them to do this?" Song Chuan asked.

"There aren't many. They're either people who just want to eat, drink, and wait to die, or they're shrewd and calculating. Since they've already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, the elders naturally won't question them too much, and they don't lack a few more Foundation Establishment cultivators."

Besides, they could take on some tasks within the valley to get by. But they couldn't avoid missions assigned personally by the elders.

"I can't believe it," Deacon Wang said sarcastically.

"Not everyone wants to live forever. Sometimes giving up is harder than pursuing! Living for the moment isn't necessarily a bad choice," Song Chuan sighed.

"Ha! You're lecturing me now, but what you're saying makes some sense."

"Hehe! Then I'll accept this task. Deacon Wang, farewell." Song Chuan stood up and prepared to leave.

"By the way, in the side hall of the General Affairs Hall, there is a spirit tree with various tasks for Foundation Establishment cultivators. Junior Brother Song can go and take a look when you have time, or you can directly receive the tasks there."

"Thank you for your trouble, Steward Wang." Song Chuan bowed and walked towards the side hall.

Deacon Wang sat alone in the main hall, crossed his legs, pursed his lips, and muttered, "These past few years have been quite busy! Young Song, you're really lucky to have come early to accept the mission to the Wood Guest territory."

Once your three years are up, you might be sent directly to the Kingdom of Jing.

"I still need to break through to the late Foundation Establishment stage! Why bother attacking that wretched place, Jing Kingdom? What if those demonic cultivators take it over? Are we, Qi Kingdom, afraid of them?"

She shook her head and chuckled, "It's good to take it; the spirit well in the Well Kingdom will be perfect for bathing!"

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