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

Song Chuan watched as a young man walked into the herb garden. This man was Song Jun, a genius of Song Chuan's generation.

He has three spiritual roots, is twenty-four years old, and has already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Moreover, his father is not only Song Chuan's uncle, but also the current patriarch of the Song family.

"Cousin, only spiritual plant masters are allowed in the herb garden. Can we talk outside?"

Song Chuan spoke gently; he didn't want to offend this person.

"What, you think you're so great just because you've become a spirit plant master? I'm asking you a question." Song Jun's words contained a hint of sarcasm.

Song Chuan frowned; this cousin seemed rather unfriendly.

But he still smiled and said:

"Look at what you're saying, cousin. I was just following family rules. How could I refuse if you wanted to visit the herb garden? Just now, two birds were making noise in the herb garden, but it's all over now."

"Huh? Why do you look like you've run out of magic? Don't tell me chasing birds can make you look like this!"

Song Jun glanced at Song Chuan, then at the dead bird at his feet, and asked in confusion.

Song Chuan's heart tightened, and he forced a bitter smile: "Cousin, you don't know, I was cultivating at the time and was in a hurry to drive them away, which caused me to lose my breath."

Song Jun stared at Song Chuan for a while, then suddenly smiled:

"With your four spiritual roots, you shouldn't keep thinking about cultivation. Now that you've become a spirit plant master, you should just focus on managing the family's herb garden for the rest of your life."

Before Song Chuan could speak, Song Jun suddenly remembered something and changed the subject, saying, "However, you will soon be leaving the family as well."

After saying that, a faint, almost imperceptible sneer remained at the corner of his mouth.

Song Chuan didn't know what he meant by that, since he hadn't received any orders to go out.

Over the years, all I've done in my family is gather spiritual plants from the mountains and forests near Guyang Town.

Then it's just a matter of waiting for the cheat code to arrive every day.

With his current level of cultivation, it's safest to play it safe for now and lay low.

"What do you mean by leaving the family, cousin?" he asked.

Song Jun waved his hand: "Were any spiritual plants damaged just now?" He looked around the herb garden but didn't find anything unusual.

Song Chuan suppressed his doubts and shook his head:

"After the Awakening of Insects, insects and birds are all out stretching their limbs. It seems the defensive array in the herb garden will need to be activated soon."

"The spirit-gathering arrays in the family's several medicinal gardens are always running, which has already consumed a lot of spirit stones. If we set up a defensive array as well, wouldn't that be an even greater burden on the family? It's enough to have you plant masters watching over them all the time," Song Jun said coldly.

Song Chuan cursed inwardly for meddling in other people's business; this person was practically acting like a candidate for clan leader.

Once we get rid of him, we'll do this and that.

After all, the Spirit Herb Garden is managed by one of Song Chuan's great-aunts, not by Song Jun.

Song Chuan smiled and said, "Cousin is right. It is our duty to save money for the family. I have learned my lesson."

Song Jun waved his hand: "Alright, I need three leaves of the Purple Star Grass. Bring them to me."

"Does my cousin have a token?" Song Chuan asked.

Song Jun impatiently pulled out a black token and waved it at Song Chuan.

Song Chuan looked at the token, but said with difficulty, "Cousin, this is the clan leader's token, but the herb garden requires Aunt's token to obtain the spiritual herbs. You've put your cousin in a difficult position."

Song Jun put away the token, crossed his arms and looked at Song Chuan: "I came in a hurry, the clan leader's token is enough. I will explain to my aunt later."

Relying on his three spiritual roots and his cultivation at the sixth level of Qi Refining, Song Jun has become increasingly arrogant.

Three leaves of Purple Star Grass are worth six spirit stones, which is about the same as my monthly salary.

This person is clearly trying to take it for free, and it would be unwise for me to make an enemy of him over this.

After his parents passed away, his already low status in the family plummeted. Fortunately, he became a spirit plant master, which helped him avoid many family conflicts and slightly improve his status.

However, low-level spirit plant masters aren't very valuable, since everyone who cultivates immortality knows something about spirit plants.

Even a low-level spirit plant master is just someone with more systematic knowledge than an ordinary cultivator.

Besides, there are five spirit plant masters in the family, so he is just adding icing on the cake for the family's spirit medicine business.

After a moment's thought, Song Chuan agreed, "Cousin, please wait a moment, I'll go and get it for you."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards a purple spiritual plant.

A moment later, Song Chuan handed Song Jun three small, narrow leaves, which shimmered with tiny stars.

Song Jun put away the leaves with satisfaction and said slowly:

"When I came here, the clan chief and my great-aunt told you and the other plant masters to go to the council hall. I happened to be on my way, so I came to call you."

Upon hearing this, Song Chuan was furious.

This person is truly despicable. The clan chief and my aunt notified me to attend a meeting, but he has been dawdling here and wasting so much time before finally speaking.

"Thank you for informing me, cousin," Song Chuan said, feeling both resentful and helpless.

After a stick of incense had burned, Song Chuan hurriedly arrived at the council hall.

Upon entering, they found only their great-aunt sitting there, with no one else present.

"Chuan'er, why are you only arriving now?" Auntie said somewhat displeased.

"My cousin Song Jun took the clan chief's token and asked his grand-nephew to collect three leaves of Purple Star Grass for him, so it took a little time. I hope my aunt will forgive me."

Song Chuan told Song Jun about his actions without hesitation.

This great-aunt had taken good care of his parents and had been quite fond of him. His skills with spiritual plants were mainly learned from this great-aunt. Song Chuan wasn't worried that his great-aunt would betray him.

"Is that so? Song Jun, that child, sigh." The aunt sighed, shook her head, and continued:

"Let's not talk about him for now. You arrived late; the clan leader and the others have already finished their meeting. The clan has decided to send you to Vine Flower Valley for cultivation."

"What? Wisteria Valley?" Song Chuan asked incredulously.

That's one of the six major sects in the Qi Kingdom, renowned for cultivating spiritual plants. The spiritual herbs from that sect are even exported to many neighboring countries.

This sect hardly cultivates low-grade spiritual grains and vegetables; instead, it purchases them from various small and medium-sized sects and families in the Qi Kingdom.

Families like the Song family, who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage, occasionally supply the Vine Flower Valley, but only very rarely.

This sect was located in Hexi County in the southern part of Qi State, while Baiquan County was located in the central part of Qi State, within the sphere of influence of another major sect, Xuanhu Hall.

Song Chuan found it unbelievable. What was he in the family? Even with such an opportunity, wouldn't everyone else be fighting tooth and nail for it?

He was chosen without even being present for the discussion. Perhaps only Song Jun could receive such treatment?

He doesn't believe in free lunches, except, of course, for those with a cheat code.

The aunt looked at Song Chuan, who had a puzzled expression, and said:

"I don't know what kind of deal the Vine Flower Valley made with the Hanging Gourd Pavilion, but they openly issued a token to many families in Baiquan County. The spirit plant masters who hold this token can directly enter the cultivation path."

"Grandma, I know my own limitations. I've only been a spirit plant master for a short time. Isn't it a bit hasty for the family to choose me for such a great opportunity?" Song Chuan asked.

Just kidding, there must be more to this story.

The Vine Flower Valley is a major destination, and if one were to take the entrance exam through the proper procedures, everyone would be willing to give it a shot.

However, it seems that this time there is no need for assessment, and even qualifications are not asked. Families can select people to join directly.

Even if a sect like Vine Flower Valley is short of people, it wouldn't act like this, would it?

Song Chuan felt a growing unease.