Journey to the West Creation Technique

After seeing Shi Qing off, it was already late.

Lu Chengjun first found a shady spot in the courtyard that was also the Kun position of the entire courtyard, and planted the Jingyun Lingzhi there.

This plant is yin in nature, and it should be hidden in the shade in order to take root safely.

He then sowed seeds of the morning glory in a sunny, open area in the courtyard. This plant thrives in sunlight and grows vigorously when bathed in it.

Finally, the Earth Spirit Treasure was planted between the two, and this spiritual herb was used to stabilize yin and yang and harmonize the qi of the entire courtyard.

Cover with soil, water, and compact; everything was done, and night had fallen.

Lu Chengjun brushed the dirt off his hands before returning to his room to rest.

The next morning, as the sun rose, golden light shone on the earthen mound in the courtyard.

In just a short while, the seeds of the morning glory in the sunny spot broke through the soil and sprouted tender seedlings.

……

The next day.

early morning.

Nanming Guard, inside the city gate.

On the street, two schoolgirls, dressed in white, with graceful figures and pretty faces, each carrying a food box, walked side by side.

The two chatted and laughed along the way.

"Today we are delivering a food box, so this Master Lu is probably not a Foundation Establishment stage senior."

"That's hard to say. Although the Foundation Establishment senior abstains from grains, he still has a fondness for food and drink when he's not cultivating."

"Mu Yao, just who is this Immortal Master Lu? How come he's living here?"

"How would I know? Either your cultivation has reached the Foundation Establishment stage, or you have made great contributions to the garrison."

As they spoke, the two arrived at the gate of Lu Chengjun's courtyard, gently knocked on the door, then cleared their throats and announced loudly:

"Disciple, Tang Muyao."

"Disciple, Liu Yixuan."

"I have been ordered to deliver breakfast to Senior Lu."

With a creak, the courtyard gate opened by itself without any wind, as if drawn by the spiritual energy within the courtyard.

Two female students from the academy stood at the entrance of the courtyard, holding food boxes, looking bewildered.

The courtyard, which was originally flat and open and could be used by cultivators to practice martial arts and cultivate qi, was completely dug up and neatly turned into spiritual fields, with only narrow field ridges left for passage.

You should know that this courtyard was ordered to be cleaned by the two of them, but they never expected that it would be dug up into a field in just one day.

To complete the mission, you need to obtain Qingyun Tickets.

The two stepped onto the paddy field ridge and headed towards the door of the house.

The door was not closed, but a tabby cat was blocking the way.

The kitten has glossy fur and a cute, innocent appearance.

The two female disciples were delighted and reached out to touch it.

"Meow!" The cat arched its back and hissed softly, showing no affection whatsoever, but rather a hint of hostility.

"Amiya."

A soft call came from inside the room.

The tabby cat snorted and left.

Lu Chengjun, dressed in loose pajamas, slowly walked out of the room.

The two female disciples looked up and saw that this Senior Lu was extremely young.

Although she looked surprised, she quickly bowed.

"Senior Lu, your disciple has brought you breakfast."

Lu Chengjun's gaze fell on the two of them: "Are you two disciples who have entered the academy?"

The two female disciples shook their heads: "We are disciples of the Mingli Hall."

Mingli Hall: Ages 9 to 12.

Lu Chengjun stared at the two graceful women before him, slightly taken aback.

Women tend to grow up faster.

Back when he was in Minglitang, he was surrounded by a bunch of little kids.

"Isn't it said that you can only take on missions if you enter the academy? Can you take on missions at the Mingli Hall too?" Lu Chengjun asked curiously.

"Replying to Senior Lu, the two of us are on a logistics mission, which is not dangerous. Mingli Hall can also take on such missions, but only on a limited basis..."

"Only for outstanding women," Tang Muyao explained.

Lu Chengjun: "..."

It's only for beautiful women, right?

"How many Qingyun Tickets do you get for each meal delivery?" Lu Chengjun asked, changing the subject.

Tang Muyao replied softly, "To be honest, senior, we take turns working for a month. We are provided with three meals a day, and we also clean the rooms. In a month, we can get ten Qingyun tickets."

Lu Chengjun raised an eyebrow. Back when he was a resident cultivator in the village, he only earned three Qingyun tickets a month.

It's important to know that being a cultivator stationed in a village isn't without its dangers. They often have to accompany farmers to gather hemp and cut timber outside the village, and if they encounter wandering monsters, they must step forward immediately.

These two girls delivered meals and cleaned rooms, earning ten per month.

Isn't this just bullying honest people?!

and many more!

These two junior schoolgirls seem to be serving themselves.

Since Lu Chengjun returned from his mission, the Nanming Guards have not rewarded him with a single Qingyun Ticket, nor have they even mentioned the matter of a reward.

Instead, he arranged a private residence for him, delivered seeds and spiritual herbs, and even had a junior female student serve him.

this……

This doesn't seem like a bad idea.

The two young women in front of him were still at the level of needing Qingyun Tickets, while he had already reached the level of not needing them anymore.

This was the garrison's reward to itself.

All necessities were arranged by the garrison.

Giving Qingyun a ticket would actually be a bad move.

Just as Lu Chengjun was pondering, the two female students continued to speak, their tone filled with a hint of reverence.

"Actually, this disciple is not lacking in Qingyun tickets. It is a true honor to be able to serve the senior and do my bit for the Nanming Guard."

"Now the Nanming Guard is isolated overseas, far from home, and may never be able to return to the Central Plains. The lives of the 15,000 people in the guard are all in your hands. You have shouldered heavy responsibilities, gone through hardships, and were not afraid of death. We are already satisfied that we can do some trivial things and serve you."

Lu Chengjun looked at the two of them, their expressions sincere and genuine, which stirred a slight ripple in his heart.

The Southern Underworld Guard is isolated overseas and should work together in the same boat. There is really no need to worry about personal gains and losses.

After a moment of silence, Lu Chengjun said solemnly, "You should all stay and eat with us."

The two female disciples exchanged a glance, their faces beaming with undisguised joy: "Thank you, senior!"

Lu Chengjun smiled faintly: "I am only at the mid-stage of Qi Refining. From now on, call me elder brother and don't call me senior anymore."

"Thank you, brother!"

The two women carried the food boxes and quickly entered the house, opening them one by one.

The dishes inside were exceptionally plentiful: a plate of Crystal Soul Rice, a dish of stir-fried Dew-Gathering Vegetables, a serving of braised Crimson-Striped Beast Breast, and a pot of Clear Cloud Spirit Wine.

The three of them sat down, and Amiya nimbly jumped onto the edge of the table and sat directly on it.

The three people and the cat sat around, laughing and chatting.

After finishing their meal, Tang Muyao and Liu Yixuan's eyes were full of satisfaction.

Amiya licked her paws, equally satisfied.

After the two women finished packing, they took their leave.

Lu Chengjun also secretly left and headed straight for the town market.

He found a food stall, sat down discreetly, and quietly ordered two large buckets of spirit rice.

Hiding in a corner, without any side dishes, they quickly shoveled the food into their mouths.

After finishing two large buckets of rice, he finally felt a little better, paid the bill, and hurriedly returned home.

He cultivates the Earthly Fiend Body Refining Technique.

Holding the image of Sha Wujing (Sandy) is all about training the spleen and stomach. The spleen and stomach are responsible for digestion and absorption. He has no other skills, but he can eat an extraordinary amount.

The food prepared for him by the garrison was exquisite, but the portion was far too small.

Even if he didn't share with his two junior sisters, eating it all by himself would only fill a gap in his teeth.

Luckily, I had some Qingyun tickets on hand...

otherwise……

Otherwise, my junior sister will secretly call me a glutton...

Lu Chengjun used most of his Qingyun Tickets to make Quicksand Talismans, so there weren't many left to use. If he kept eating them like this every day, they wouldn't last long.

The missions no longer reward Qingyun Tickets.

If things continue like this, we'll just be wasting our resources.

Fortunately, there were quite a few morning glory flowers planted in the yard. These are annual plants that can be sold after one year.

The money earned can be used to buy spirit rice and radishes.

Not only is it enough to eat, but it also makes a profit.

When Lu Chengjun returned home, he saw Shi Qing already standing beside the spirit field. He said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Lu, Commander Shen is waiting for you in the main hall and orders you to go see him immediately."