Cultivating a family of immortals

Xu Wanghe summoned Xu Guanyi and asked:

"Have you ever learned the [Fire Control Technique] in the Immortal Sect?"

"I've studied it." Xu Guan nodded.

Xu Wanghe then looked at Lin Wan and cupped his hands, saying, "I would like to trouble you, Fairy, to join Guan Yi in casting the [Fire Control Technique] to form a [Fire Control Array] to cover this spiritual field. The power of the [Fire Control Technique] must be carefully controlled so as not to harm the spiritual seedlings."

Lin Wan nodded, but then asked, "Can this method kill the Spirit-Devouring Insects?"

"I have seen my father use this method before, but it still needs to be combined with Qingmu Powder," Xu Wanghe said.

"Alright, then give the order, and Guan Yi and I will perform it together."

A moment later, all the people from Lingtian were dismissed, leaving only Xu Jingtao and Fang Shouzhuo behind.

Xu Guanyi and Lin Wan used the [Lightness Technique] to quickly place low-grade spirit stones around the field according to their positions. A moment later, the two stood at the east and west ends, chanting incantations together. They used all their spiritual power to mobilize the spiritual power in the spirit stones, drawing in the fire spiritual energy between heaven and earth to envelop the entire spirit field.

Because they were using low-grade spirit stones, and because the two of them were intentionally controlling the power of the [Fire Control Technique], Xu Wanghe in the spirit field only felt a heat and did not feel anything amiss.

Xu Wanghe took the Qingmu powder, about ten more pills than usual, and sprinkled them into the bucket.

"Master Fang, thank you for your trouble." He looked at Fang Shouzhuo.

"No need to be polite, just let the water in the bucket sprinkle evenly on the seedlings, right?" Fang Shouzhuo confirmed.

"Yes, it must be even."

"Leave it to me." Fang Shouzhuo pondered for a moment, then made a hand seal and chose to cast the [Rain Control Technique].

Spiritual energy surged from his fingertips, rushing into the bucket and slowly lifting the water to the surface. In an instant, it transformed into countless raindrops that scattered towards the spiritual seedlings.

Under his control, the water in the bucket was evenly sprinkled onto the field.

As the water fell on the spirit seedling, the aura of the spirit-devouring insects immediately weakened considerably. Upon closer inspection, they stopped gnawing on the branches and leaves and instead curled up into a ball to resist the Green Wood Powder.

"Master Xu, Green Wood Powder is not used for fertilizer, how can it kill the Spirit-Devouring Insects?"

Fang Shouzhou asked curiously from the side.

Xu Wanghe's brows furrowed with worry as he casually replied, "This item was issued by the Immortal Sect. It is said that even mid-grade spiritual seedlings require the use of Qingmu Powder, which serves two purposes: firstly, as fertilizer, and secondly, to kill the eggs of the Spirit-Devouring Insects. It should be a specially formulated product."

"Master Xu is indeed very knowledgeable," Fang Shouzhuo said with a smile.

"It's not about being knowledgeable; as a spirit plant master, I naturally understand these things."

"Haha, Patriarch Xu is truly modest. According to this method, can the spirit-devouring worms in the spirit seedling be eliminated?"

As Fang Shouzhuo spoke, he sprinkled the last of the water mixed with Qingmu powder onto the field.

However, Xu Wanghe still kept his eyes narrowed and squatted down to observe the spirit seedling.

When he was young, he had seen his father and the people of the Immortal Sect work together to get rid of the Spirit Devouring Insects in the Spirit Field, and they used this method.

Under the scorching heat of the Fire Control Technique, the Green Wood Powder can release spiritual energy that kills the Spirit Devouring Insects.

But there were far fewer of those spirit-devouring insects back then than there are today.

"Jingtao, when you used the [Rainfall Technique] to water the spirit seedlings today, did you notice anything unusual about them?" Xu Wanghe asked Xu Jingtao beside him.

"Reporting back to the patriarch, there are no obvious abnormalities..."

Xu Jingtao felt nervous. Could it be that there was a problem with her spell?

Seemingly sensing Xu Jingtao's nervousness, Xu Wanghe calmly said, "This matter has nothing to do with you."

"Master Fang, there are too many of these Spirit-Devouring Insects. We need to use more Green Wood Powder. Thank you for your trouble."

"Just give the order, Patriarch Xu."

Next, Xu Wanghe added some Qingmu powder to the water, and his expression became extremely agitated.

With so much green wood scattered on the spirit seedling, it would be best if it could only kill the spirit-devouring insects.

But I'm afraid it might burn the seedlings.

If the Green Wood Powder is not applied, the seedling will surely die. If too much Green Wood Powder is applied, the seedling will also surely die.

There is no fixed limit; it depends on the vitality of the spirit-devouring insect and the spirit seedling.

Therefore, we can only leave it to fate.

After three incense sticks had burned, Xu Wanghe finally let out a long sigh.

Although the spirit-devouring insects on the seedling had been killed by a large amount of Qingmu Powder, the seedling still couldn't withstand the power of the Qingmu Powder and had withered completely.

A hint of regret flashed across his face.

Ultimately, it failed.

He walked out with the two men and said to Fang Shouzhuo:

"Although the Soul-Devouring Insects have been killed, their eggs have penetrated deep into the spirit field. Therefore, we still need to ask Immortal Master Fang, my son, and Immortal Master Lin Wan to use the [Fire Control Technique] together to burn the spirit field and completely kill the eggs."

Fang Shouzhou shook his head and sighed, then had no choice but to comply.

The three Qi Refining Realm cultivators unleashed their full power of the [Fire Control Technique], instantly engulfing the spirit field in a sea of ​​fire.

The snowflakes falling from the sky were instantly melted into rain, which then fell in a light drizzle.

The plant growers in the distance were all filled with sorrow.

The spirit seedlings are harvested once a year, and just as the harvest was about to begin, this incident occurred.

Many plant growers cursed it out.

"I've long suspected that Ma Chunwang is harboring malicious intentions, always sneaking around. Today, he caused damage to the spiritual seedlings. How is he going to make amends for his posting?"

"What's the point of talking about compensation? What money does his family have? Besides, I've heard that these spiritual seedlings can't be measured in money."

"Most importantly, what should we do about our monthly allowance this month?"

Xu Wanghe noticed the commotion beside the spirit field but ignored it, and returned to the mansion with Ma Chunwang.

In the main hall, Xu Wanghe sat at the head of the table, looking angrily at Ma Chunwang kneeling on the ground:

"I have reviewed the accounts for the past two months. Recently, you have been the one applying Qingmu Powder to the seedlings. Who taught you to use less than 30% of the Qingmu Powder as fertilizer? Have you been in contact with the Zheng family in secret?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Chunwang broke out in a cold sweat.

Just now, looking at the spirit seedlings that had been burned to ashes, he was also filled with great fear.

So he said directly, "As the garrison commander clearly knows, there is absolutely no way I could collude with the Zheng family. The reason I didn't administer enough Qingmu Powder is because... I took some..."

Lin Wan and Fang Shouzhuo, who were sitting and drinking tea nearby, looked up at the man in surprise.

Xu Wanghe was also taken aback. "You ate it? Why would you eat it?"

Ma Chunwang dared not hide anything and told the truth:

"I heard that this item was issued by the Immortal Sect, and that it can cultivate spiritual seedlings. I thought that if I ate it, perhaps my offspring would be born with spiritual roots..."

Ma Chunwang hung his head, not daring to look at Xu Wanghe.

Xu Wanghe was so angry that he laughed.

This person is foolish, so foolish as to be this foolish.

"If the Green Wood Powder can nurture spiritual seedlings, then everyone in the world can cultivate immortality, and you…" Xu Wanghe sighed heavily as he angrily rebuked, "When did you start embezzling the Green Wood Powder?"

Ma Chunwang weakly raised his head and said, "I started eating it three years ago."

Xu Wanghe suddenly stood up, pointing at Ma Chunwang, "You... no wonder the Soul-Devouring Insects multiplied so quickly this time, it turns out it was the seed of disaster you planted long ago."

"The Green Wood Powder has the effect of suppressing the Spirit-Devouring Insects. In the short term, a lack of Green Wood Powder, perhaps due to factors such as the spirit fields or the weather, may prevent the emergence of Spirit-Devouring Insects, but it may produce eggs. It seems that in the past three years, every time it was your turn to sprinkle Green Wood Powder, you embezzled some, leading to today's outbreak of Spirit-Devouring Insects!"

"Ma Chunwang, you..."

Xu Wanghe was so angry that he didn't know how to continue speaking.

Xu Guanyi, standing nearby, suddenly asked, "Since you've been consuming this for three years, have any children been born in your family during those three years?"