Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

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After dinner, Ye Yuntian left.

Chen Qing sat by the table, propping his chin with both hands, quietly waiting for the transformation of Grass Treasure.

He didn't know what changes might occur after the transformation, hoping the range would expand some more.

Hopefully, around twenty acres!

He couldn't guess the traits; these things varied too much.

Normally, the promotion materials could offer some clues, but there were too few references for the Gu Butterfly Transformation of Grass Spirit Gu in this area, making it hard to guess.

Chen Qing wasn't in a hurry, as he could always cultivate other types of production Gu insects.

In the afternoon, the Spirit Plant Elder returned and gave Chen Qing a piece of paper, asking him to write a list of friends.

This was to prepare a feast!

The transformation of a Gu insect into a butterfly was a big event, and friends should be invited to share in the joy.

Chen Qing thought for a long time and finally only came up with Li He, Wang Ye, and Zhou Ke.

These three were the only ones he was slightly familiar with.

Naturally, the elders had to be invited; this was without a doubt.

Elder Chen and the Guardian Elder were among them.

Ye Yuntian also needed to be invited; now that his status was different, having a good relationship with Ye Yuntian was always beneficial.

Moreover, Ye Yuntian was a generous person with a chivalrous spirit; he was someone worth befriending.

Seeing Chen Qing's list, the Spirit Plant Elder said, "Your place is too small, and it wouldn't accommodate everyone. Let's host it at my place instead."

Chen Qing naturally understood the Spirit Plant Elder's intention—this was to label him as part of the Spirit Plant Elder's faction in the future.

However, he didn't mind, as he was previously alone.

"Leave the arrangements to me; just make sure to send the invitations to your friends after your Gu insect completes its butterfly transformation."

Although Chen Qing wanted to decline the Spirit Plant Elder's kindness, he couldn't resist the fact that Senior Sister Yu Qingshuang was indeed beautiful!

"Then I'll leave everything to you, Elder."

At night, under the watchful eyes of Chen Qing and the Spirit Plant Elder, the cocoon absorbed the spiritual energy of dozens of Spirit Stones and suddenly showed signs of loosening.

The insides swelled, causing the cocoon shell to protrude various bumps.

With a pop, the cocoon cracked open, and a plump green butterfly emerged.

It stretched its four wings vigorously, unfurling its entire body.

Feeling the changes, Yu Qingshuang leaped down from the wall to witness this enthralling magical moment.

The transformation into a butterfly was successful!

Chen Qing watched the subtly elegant and beautiful Grass Spirit Butterfly, its wings shimmering with dots of fluorescent light, with blue spots and patterns forming a masterpiece of nature's artistry.

Extraordinarily cute.

[Mortal Grade Grass Spirit Butterfly]

Quality: First Transformation

Life Span: 42/110

Effect: Manage Gu Spirit Grass over a fifteen-acre area, enhancing growth speed and quality

Trait: Can tend to grassy spirit plants and enhance their growth speed

Growth Requirements: Ghost Locust Flower Honey

Growth Degree: 0/100

Promotion Requirements: Unable to promote further

The Spirit Plant Elder immediately stood up and said, "Chen Qing, I'll handle the banquet arrangements. You stay here and take a good look at the Grass Spirit Butterfly's changes."

This was to let him perceive the traits of the Grass Spirit Butterfly.

The Spirit Plant Elder left with Yu Qingshuang, leaving Chen Qing to observe carefully.

Chen Qing thought to himself that he didn't need to perceive it; he already knew. However, he still allowed the Grass Spirit Butterfly to merge into his body for a careful examination.

In the consciousness of the Grass Spirit Butterfly, it flew around various types of grassy spirit plants, causing them to experience some changes.

Within them, Chen Qing saw Spirit Ginseng!

This was a crucial point!

Spirit Ginseng was a key ingredient in ginseng wine, an essential need for cultivators!

Early the next morning, just after Chen Qing woke up, the Spirit Plant Elder hurriedly arrived, "Chen Qing, have you sensed any changes in your Grass Spirit Butterfly?"

Chen Qing said, "Its range seems to have expanded, and I sensed it flying among various spirit grasses."

"Among these spirit grasses, there seems to be Spirit Ginseng."

The Spirit Plant Elder excitedly said, "You mean Spirit Ginseng?"

Chen Qing nodded.

The Spirit Plant Elder excitedly pulled Chen Qing, "Come on, let's try it out."

After experimenting in the spiritual field, they indeed managed to tend to various grassy spirit plants and even revitalized the Spirit Ginseng in the sect's spiritual field.

The Spirit Plant Elder laughed heartily, "Great, great, Chen Qing rest assured, I will ensure the Mountain Master gives you a satisfactory reward!"

"The range is approximately fifteen acres."

"It seems we'll need to gather a group of disciples to plant Spirit Ginseng because what's here is not enough."

"Also, more sword heart grass should be planted; sword Gu sometimes require it, and we have many disciples who practice sword techniques at Wuyou Mountain."

"I'll report to the Mountain Master now, and during this time, you can stay at my place. Once Ye Yuntian arranges a place for you on the mountainside, you can move to your new cave abode."

At night, the Spirit Plant Elder returned, drunk, and after Yu Qingshuang helped him drink two bowls of sobering soup, he called Chen Qing to his side.

"The Mountain Master, Elder Chen, and I have already discussed it."

"From now on, you will serve as the Deputy Hall Master at the Spirit Plant Hall."

"The sect will open up an additional one hundred twenty acres of spiritual fields, with one hundred acres for Spirit Ginseng and twenty acres for sword heart grass, all under your management."

"I have agreed with the Mountain Master that your annual offering cannot be less than eight thousand Spirit Stones!"

"If he doesn't agree, Elder Chen and I will confront him!"

"Also, due to the increased size of the spiritual fields, the Spirit Plant Hall will hire three more people to work under you, responsible for the daily management of the spiritual fields, with an annual salary of eight hundred Spirit Stones."

"Find three trustworthy individuals..."

Yu Qingshuang, standing nearby, expressed her discontent, "At your age, you still drink so much."

The Spirit Plant Elder waved his hand dismissively, "No problem, I'm happy today!"

Chen Qing was emotionally stirred by this appointment. He had not expected to directly become a Deputy Hall Master.

Currently, the Spirit Plant Hall had always been managed by the Spirit Plant Elder but did not have a Hall Master!

As the Deputy Hall Master, wasn't he the Hall Master?

Chen Qing understood that this was the sect's opportunity for him to ascend in status in the future.

Simply put, in all of Wuyou Mountain, only three people possessed the Grass Spirit Gu capable of butterfly transformation. Xiao Zhong was uncooperative, leaving only him.

Plus, with his clean background, he could be considered almost a direct disciple of the sect, with no influential backing except for Wuyou Mountain.

With the position of Deputy Hall Master, he entered the core of Wuyou Mountain.

Even in major matters, he had a certain voice.

And with this appointment, Chen Qing was firmly tied to Wuyou Mountain.

However, Chen Qing didn't mind much, as higher status meant greater security and more attention from Wuyou Mountain.

He was more of a homebody and didn't enjoy adventurous pursuits, which was quite nice.

Now, he truly had reached the apex by association.

Chen Qing stepped back three paces, bowed deeply, "Disciple thanks the Elder for his guidance!"

The Spirit Plant Elder waved his hand, "Go on now, your Gu insect has just transformed into a butterfly; it needs care."

Chen Qing returned to the guest room, and as the Spirit Plant Elder and Yu Qingshuang left, he suddenly became exhilarated, without a trace of intoxication, "Shuang'er, I have troubled myself much for your sake."

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