Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 612 - 301: Testing and Approval

"What is this?"

Xu Ping slightly furrowed his brows, a puzzled expression appearing on his face.

"Friend Yan, there’s no need to worry, this is the routine inspection by the Tu royal family."

Qin Chenfeng quickly comforted Xu Ping in a low voice.

He then gestured and led him to the deck to prepare for the Tu royal family’s inspection.

At this moment, a strong wind howled across the deck, the sea breeze like a fierce beast recklessly blowing everyone’s clothes, making loud flapping noises.

Surrounding the spiritual ship were dozens of small flying boats, crowded with Tu royal family cultivators donned in splendid armor.

Their expressions were solemn, their gazes sharp, and the weapons in their hands gleamed with a chilling light.

Despite having the endorsement of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, Xu Ping was still thoroughly inspected by the Tu royal family’s cultivators.

These cultivators surrounded Xu Ping, scrutinizing him from head to toe, their eyes filled with examination.

...

After about an incense stick of time, this rigorous inspection finally concluded.

Xu Ping and Qin Chenfeng returned to the cabin safe and sound.

"Brother Qin, is the Tu royal family’s inspection always this meticulous?"

As Xu Ping spoke, he resettled into his seat, reaching for the teacup on the table.

At that moment, he found the tea had gone cold, so with a casual wave, he injected Spiritual Power into the cup, and the Spirit Tea became warm again.

"Not always, it’s only recently that the inspections have been this detailed."

Qin Chenfeng lowered his voice and said, "I heard it’s because not long ago, someone daringly stole a very precious piece of Fourth Rank Middle Grade Soul Nourishing Wood from the Tu royal family."

"Someone stole a piece of Fourth Rank Middle Grade Soul Nourishing Wood from the Tu royal family?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’s expression turned somewhat peculiar.

For some reason, it involuntarily reminded him of Hongyi.

Could it be that Hongyi had come to the Great Xia Country?

"Were they able to find out who stole it?" Xu Ping pursued the question.

"It’s still unclear for now, but the Tu royal family has dispatched a large number of personnel to investigate, surely they won’t easily let this matter slide." Qin Chenfeng shook his head.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping pondered briefly and then did not continue to press further.

After all, knowing too much about such sensitive matters might not be beneficial.

...

As the spiritual ship continued forward, it finally entered the airspace of the Great Xia Country.

The Great Xia Country is vast and boundless, its mountains and rivers are magnificent, unfolding like a grand painting beneath their feet.

From the sky, the expansive land looked like a giant puzzle, its bustling towns dotting it like stars in the sky.

Half a month later.

After a long and uneventful voyage, the gigantic spiritual ship of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons finally arrived at its destination—the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

Upon approaching, one could immediately sense a rich and peculiar Spiritual Qi surging towards them.

The valley offered a breathtaking landscape, surrounded by mountains, with all sorts of caves of varying sizes peppered along the cliffs, and rare plants dotting the mountain slopes.

Most notably, various celestial birds and exotic beasts roamed the sky freely, with Demon Qi and Spiritual Qi coexisting harmoniously.

"Friend Yan, this is our Valley of Ten Thousand Demons."

Qin Chenfeng proudly indicated the mountain valley ahead with a hint of pride in his tone.

Xu Ping nodded lightly, a glimmer of awe flashing in his eyes.

The Valley of Ten Thousand Demons truly lives up to its reputation, the concentration of Spiritual Qi here has reached an extremely dense level.

It’s probably approaching the level of Fourth Rank Middle Grade.

Moreover, within this Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, there is an almost undetectable trace of Evil Qi suitable for demon beasts to cultivate.

The spiritual ship slowly descended onto a wide platform in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, and Qin Chenfeng and Xu Ping disembarked from the spiritual ship.

Qin Chenfeng, familiar with the place, led Xu Ping deeper into the valley.

Along the way, they encountered numerous disciples of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, who greeted Qin Chenfeng with respect and curiosity towards Xu Ping.

Before long, the two arrived in front of a grand palace.

Qin Chenfeng led Xu Ping into the palace.

The interior of the palace was spacious and bright, with rows of tables and chairs made from precious Spirit Wood, emitting a faint fragrance.

At the end of the hall, there was a high platform, atop which sat a luxurious chair, occupied by a woman in a blue robe—True Monarch Lan Ling.

True Monarch Lan Ling was adorned in a flowing blue robe, which fluttered like silky blue satin in the breeze, showcasing her graceful elegance.

Her figure was slender and graceful, her face exceedingly beautiful, her skin fairer than snow, her eyebrows like distant hills, and her eyes bright and profound, as if they held the stars and the sea.

Upon first seeing True Monarch Lan Ling, a hint of amazement flashed in Xu Ping’s eyes.

He had seen many fair maidens, but True Monarch Lan Ling’s unparalleled beauty far surpassed any other celestial he had encountered before.

Qin Chenfeng and Xu Ping approached the high platform, with Qin Chenfeng respectfully saluting, "Ancestor, I have brought Friend Yan."

"Greetings to True Monarch Lan Ling." Xu Ping immediately performed a respectful salute.

"Hmm."

The ancestor Lan Ling nodded slightly, her cold gaze gently falling upon Xu Ping. She carefully scrutinized him from top to bottom before slowly speaking, "Qin Chenfeng, you may withdraw for now."

"Yes!"

Qin Chenfeng replied decisively and respectfully turned to leave.

At this moment, only True Monarch Lan Ling and Xu Ping were left in the hall.

The former sat at the high seat, while Xu Ping stood below, awaiting questioning.

Essentially, this was an interview examination.

Xu Ping could distinctly feel the Nascent Soul-level spiritual pressure permeating the air.

Along with the indistinct, thread-like Divine Sense waves, as though an invisible net, preventing any slackening.

A brief moment later, a clear and ethereal voice seemed to echo from the distant heavens: