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Chapter 711 - 609 Vice Hall Master

Chapter 711: Chapter 609 Vice Hall Master

The cosmic order follows its course, not persisting for Yao nor vanishing for Jie.

Although the matter concerning Fei Changnong was once the focus of heated discussions within Qingmu Ridge, and may even be recorded by various cultivators as a warning for future generations.

Eventually, though, its fervor will subside.

Qingyu Garden.

"Congratulations to Steward Uncle for your promotion!"

Yu Santian and others bowed deeply and greeted, unexpectedly finding this usually uncompetitive uncle had a day of great success!

"Enough."

Fang Xing, as usual, donned the Beast Robe, and with a sidelong glance caught sight of Yu Hua: "I appoint you, Yu Hua, as the temporary steward of Qingyu Garden. You know what to do, right?"

Although Yu Hua’s cultivation was only at the ninth level of Qi Sensing, Qingmu Ridge was currently short of people everywhere. In a place like Qingyu Garden, which was not very important, it was unlikely to appoint a Dao Foundation cultivator for rotation.

With Fang Xing’s current power, appointing a Mixed Element cultivator as acting steward was only natural.

"Yu Hua, what do you say?"

Fang Xing looked at Yu Hua.

Yu Hua knew this uncle was intent on planting trees, so he might not care if a few Spirit Grass died due to neglect, but if those Evergreen Trees were in trouble, it could be life-threatening!

He immediately responded: "Please, Uncle Fang, be assured. As long as I am here for a day, I will ensure the Evergreen Trees in the valley remain evergreen!"

"Mm, very well. After some time, I will remove the ’acting’ from your title and officially appoint you."

Fang Xing confidently painted a picture of grand promises.

Anyway, if something were to happen at Qingyu Garden, he would definitely sense it.

His instruction was merely a precaution.

...

After giving instructions, Fang Xing harnessed his Tunneling Light and arrived at Shennong Hall.

"Greetings, Vice Hall Master."

A group of disciples lined up to welcome him, among them two Initial Realm Dao Foundation cultivators.

Fang Xing glanced around, seeing the usual old and young arrangement, nodded, and entered Fei Changnong’s signing room.

Having experienced a lot, just exchanging a few words with his two assistants, he understood the older Dao Foundation cultivator was merely idling away.

Meanwhile, the young Dao Foundation cultivator, named ’Min Zinnong,’ was clearly the trusted follower of Brother Min.

Serving as Vice Hall Master was merely a provisional measure for him to hold the position for the other party.

However, Fang Xing remained indifferent.

After all, he had little interest in Shennong Hall.

His willingness to serve as Vice Hall Master was solely because Qingyu Garden was already maxed out.

After understanding the duties of the Vice Hall Master, he summoned Min Zinnong and several other deacons, solemnly stating: "Since I’m the Vice Hall Master, I should take up my duties."

Upon hearing this, reactions varied, especially from Min Zinnong, but at his low status, he could only listen.

Seeing this, Fang Xing chuckled inwardly.

Typically, new officials make three fires upon taking office to consolidate power. If he pursued this singularly, conflict with Hall Master Min was inevitable.

Though crushing the rival was easy, was it necessary?

"This is my adjustment proposal, take a look."

Fang Xing casually tossed the dossier over.

The old Dao Foundation cultivator accepted it first, gave it a glance, displayed surprise, then passed it to Min Zinnong.

After scanning a few lines, Min Zinnong mentally exclaimed.

It turned out Fang Xing didn’t make significant changes, merely reaffirming the duties of Shennong Hall—tree planting!

Indeed, besides cultivating Spirit Rice and Spiritual Medicine, Shennong Hall’s actual duty was greening Qingmu Ridge.

This primary duty had such low existence, it had been overlooked.

Fang Xing ascending to power didn’t touch Spirit Fields, nor managed Medicine Garden, Alchemy Room, or storerooms, instead focusing solely on planting trees in the margins.

This certainly wouldn’t encroach anyone’s interests, but instead, everyone gladly supported it.

"Brother’s plan is truly a measure of restoring order."

Min Zinnong praised him sincerely, while internally musing: ’Rumor has it Brother Fang is a tree-planting fanatic, and today’s encounter confirms this...’

"Alright, then so be it... In the future, Shennong Hall should select and cultivate superior Evergreen Tree species more often."

As for the final step of tree planting, it was definitely Fang Xing’s personal task.

"Yes."

Though the procedure was somewhat peculiar, the others complied solemnly.

That night, the dossier was sent to Hall Master Min as well.

"This Fang Xing is indeed interesting... Starting from the marginal edges, avoiding any conflict?"

Hall Master Min chuckled, as his junior was so discreet, he naturally wouldn’t obstruct him, placing his spirit seal on it.

He even considered offering perks and favors to Fang Xing in the future.

After all, the other party was very perceptive and sensible.

...

With full support from Shennong Hall, Fang Xing’s greening initiative proceeded very smoothly.

Although many cultivators viewed it as meaningless.

Most of Qingmu Ridge was already kept in its natural state; adding more Evergreen Trees, what significance did it have?

In fact, it might have no meaning, but for Fang Xing, it was highly significant.

Whether from gaining experience or encompassing Qingmu Ridge into the realm of ’Forest Holy Land’!

Ignoring the peculiar glances from other cultivators, Fang Xing nonchalantly reached a chosen empty plot, dug a pit, and buried the Evergreen Tree sapling.

Then, he performed spells, watered, and fertilized...

’Some cultivators even speculate that I’m bypassing the nation... trying to seize power through this method?’

’One can only say, no wonder they are cultivators; their imagination is indeed vast!’

Fang Xing turned a deaf ear to all these speculations.

What he sought had been fully achieved the moment he planted the Evergreen Tree.

...

Time flew by, the stars shifted in the skies.

On this particular day.

A Tunneling Light descended outside the Shennong Hall.

"Who goes there?"

The gatekeeping disciple, upon seeing that the visitor was merely an old man with six levels of Qi Sensing, riding a magic artifact to fly, showed a hint of disdain.

"I am Lv Feng, the Family Head of the Lv family from Poison Dragon Slope."

Lv Feng, already aged, was accompanied by a young boy. He quickly handed over a petition: "I have here a petition from Master Fei Yong, aiming to meet Uncle Fang Xing..."

"So it’s an acquaintance of the Vice Hall Master..."

The disciple initially intended to make things difficult but, seeing the petition from Fei Yong and hearing Fang Xing addressed as uncle, dared not delay and went to report.

"Sorry to trouble you two..."

Lv Feng thanked repeatedly, and took the chance to slip in some talismanic money.

Bribed, the disciple felt much better and moved a little faster.

Not long after, he returned: "The Vice Hall Master is meeting you two in ’Qingyu Hall,’ please follow me!"

"Much obliged to this young brother for leading the way."

Lv Feng repeatedly bowed, which made the young boy beside him somewhat displeased.

Noticing his change in demeanor, Lv Feng secretly tightened his grip on the boy’s wrist, whispering in a Secret Transmission into his ear: "Tian’er, the uncle we are about to meet is the Vice Hall Master of Shennong Hall, high in authority... Our Lv family has gone through hardships, barely acquiring the foundation of East Peak of Poison Dragon Slope, and among our descendants, I have great expectations for you... Now is not the time for tantrums."

Vice Hall Master of the three major halls of Qingmu Ridge!

This position alone can decide the life or death of many cultivation families under its rule.

Especially those without a Dao Foundation!

Lv Feng, afraid Lv Tian might falter at a crucial moment, kept rambling on about Fang Xing’s character and preferences...

Little did he know... even if he personally might not win much of Fang Xing’s favor, being half-buried with beautified memories far from reality...

"We’ve reached Qingyu Hall."

Soon, the group arrived outside a green wooden hall.

This structure seemed carefully constructed, with several Evergreen Trees forming the walls, perfectly merging the building with nature, filled with clever designs everywhere.

"Reporting to the Vice Hall Master, Lv Feng has arrived."

The Qingmu Ridge disciple bowed deeply, but the Qingyu Hall had little response.

After a moment, a youthful voice resounded: "Difficult! Difficult! Difficult! The Dao is most profound, do not consider the Golden Core as ordinary... Lyrics of thousands of songs in leisure, yet not a single True Inheritor within..."

This voice carried an ethereal air, clearly from a senior master.

Lv Tian could not help but feel a deep sense of reverence.

"Come in."

The voice rang out again, and Lv Feng immediately led Lv Tian into Qingyu Hall, where they saw a young man in a Beast Robe, with a strand of white hair on his forehead, sitting on a massive wooden stump.

"..."

Lv Tian was momentarily speechless.

Though forewarned by his ancestor, knowing this Fang Xing elder delighted in liberating nature, and loving the wilderness.

Yet seeing him in a Beast Robe instead of a proper sect magic robe, this aesthetic was truly beyond his comprehension...

Fang Xing, meanwhile, seemed lost in a trance.

In reality, just before Lv Feng arrived, he had seen the attribute bar update:

Your Druid level has increased to 18!

You have gained a new Talent—’Mass Nature Summoning’!

’My efforts planting trees all over Qingmu Ridge were not in vain; I’ve leveled up again!’

Compared to Lv Feng’s arrival, Fang Xing naturally cared more about the new Druid talent.

After a glance, he realized it was an advanced version of the [Nature Summoning] talent, capable of simultaneously summoning multiple nature allies.

This ability was not weak at all, but rather extremely powerful.

If he enchanted a dozen millennial Tree-men, appearing together on the battlefield, what immense help would that provide?

Fang Xing pondered briefly, clearly neglecting his guests.

However, Lv Feng stood respectfully to the side, with more reverence than before.

"Xiaofeng, you’ve aged..."

Fang Xing returned to his senses, gazing at Lv Feng, and sighed.

This member of his younger kin had a stint of brilliance once, but was later injured at the battlefield; his fundamental Primordial Qi weakened, not only hindering his Cultivation, but possibly reducing his lifespan.

This visit was probably a last-ditch effort, using his remaining prestige as favor, paving the way for the younger generation of his clan.

Do not underestimate Fang Xing’s indifference towards the Lv family, for getting an audience with him was—outside—a sign of significant deterrent power!

"Uncle Fang is as ever... this is the younger generation of our family—Lv Tian!"

Lv Feng introduced the boy to Fang Xing after much tugging, his face full of wrinkles seemed about to dissolve: "Xiao Tian’s cultivation potential far exceeds mine... Alas, the recent war merits our clan obtained were sparse, unable to exchange for a Dao Foundation Spiritual Object for him, we’ve delayed him greatly in our family..."