Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 700 - 330: Surprise; Scheming

Risking Nascent Soul-level power for the sake of industry would undoubtedly be a case of small loss outweighing the gain.

Even if some spiritual mines and spirit medicine gardens are lost, as long as the core power is preserved, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons can still stand firm in the Cultivation Realm.

"Actually, there is another way to preserve the assets of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons," Xu Ping suddenly spoke, with a tinge of confidence in his voice.

"Oh?"

True Monarch Lan Ling’s eyes suddenly brightened, her voice revealing evident anticipation and curiosity, "What ingenious plan does Ruchen Junior Brother have?"

"Senior Sister Zhaoxue should know that Junior Brother is a Puppet Master."

Xu Ping smiled slightly, and spoke calmly, "I can refine a batch of Third-rank Top-grade Puppets for the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, even Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppets."

"With these puppets as assistance, even if we cannot preserve all industries of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, we should have no problem keeping most of them safe."

Upon hearing this, joy appeared in True Monarch Lan Ling’s eyes.

If there is a batch of Third-rank Top-grade Puppets and Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppets assisting, it would indeed be a significant boost for the disciples of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

But then, True Monarch Lan Ling thought of a problem.

That is, puppet refinement is a long-term endeavor, and by the time Yan Ruchen successfully refines these puppets, the opportunity might have passed.

Thus, True Monarch Lan Ling expressed her doubt, "Puppet refinement is time-consuming; I’m afraid by the time Junior Brother completes the refinement, our sect’s industries will have been overtaken."

"Senior Sister can rest assured."

Xu Ping smiled confidently, his gaze intense, "Although Junior Brother’s puppetry hasn’t reached Fourth Rank, it’s superior to the average Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppetry."

"Refining Third-rank Top-grade Puppets and Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppets is no obstacle; they can be crafted quickly."

"Moreover, I already possess several Third-rank Top-grade Puppets that can be used immediately," Xu Ping added lastly.

Upon hearing this, the light in True Monarch Lan Ling’s beautiful eyes gradually returned.

"Having Junior Brother truly is the great fortune of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons."

She nodded gently, with a smile of comfort on her lips, as bright as a spring breeze.

"Senior Sister, don’t be in a hurry to praise me."

Xu Ping chuckled, teasing in his tone, "These puppets from Junior Brother must require payment; Senior Sister’s items can’t be used as collateral, so let’s use Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet materials for collateral."

Although the words carried a teasing tone, it indeed was his real intention.

On one hand, it was truly to help the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

After all, over the years, True Monarch Lan Ling has helped him a lot, and naturally, he wouldn’t easily let the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons’ industries be swallowed by outsiders.

Moreover, it was also to take advantage of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons’ power to gather puppet materials, aiding his Puppet Array.

These materials are hard to find outside, but the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, with its abundant Demon Beast materials, abundant resources, and channels, can provide these precious materials.

Furthermore, with the support of a proficient panel, refining Third-rank Top-grade Puppets and Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppets is no trouble at all, hardly wasting his time without delaying his cultivation.

True Monarch Lan Ling gave Xu Ping a charming look and agreed to his proposal.

"Of course, Junior Brother wouldn’t lend a hand for nothing."

She laughed lightly, her tone carrying a hint of teasing, but without any sense of blame, "I will promptly arrange personnel to gather puppet materials with all efforts, ensuring to meet Junior Brother’s needs."

In truth, combining Yan Ruchen’s Puppet Array, she had guessed the real purpose behind his actions. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Yet, although Yan Ruchen’s actions had an element for himself, it was certainly also to help the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

After all, puppet refinement isn’t an easy task, requiring a great deal of effort and spirit.

If not genuinely intending to help the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, he wouldn’t easily propose such a suggestion.

...

The two then discussed some details and began to chat casually.

"Now that Junior Brother has the Nascent Soul Pill, when do you plan to break through to Nascent Soul?"

True Monarch Lan Ling poured Xu Ping a cup of tea, asking with a smile, her eyes filled with anticipation and care.

"This matter is not urgent."

Xu Ping took a sip of tea and spoke slowly, "The current situation is turbulent, and moreover, Junior Brother feels his state of mind hasn’t reached Perfection, better to wait until all preparations are complete."

True Monarch Lan Ling nodded slightly, with a flash of appreciation and understanding in her eyes:

"Although Junior Brother is extraordinarily talented, breaking through to Nascent Soul is not a small matter, being prudent is wise."

In truth, she also doesn’t want Xu Ping to break through to Nascent Soul immediately.

Because if it were to fail, it would cause significant harm to the entire Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

Even, it might make the Water Lake Mouse flee.

...

Three days later, in the underground mansion of Celestial Cyan Peak.

Xu Ping stood in a spacious artifact refining room, with various precious puppet materials neatly arranged around him.

These were all gathered from various places in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons by True Monarch Lan Ling in fulfillment of her promise.

"The resources of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons are indeed rich."

Xu Ping stood in the spacious artifact refining room, surveyed the neatly arranged precious puppet materials around him, and marveled at the richness of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons’ resources.

Although these materials are not enough to create a complete Fourth Rank Puppet, there are four or five sets of materials for Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppets.

Adequate to elevate the level of the Puppet Array’s scale.

Moreover, this is only the initial collection of materials by True Monarch Lan Ling, surely more will follow.

In the artifact refining room, Xu Ping sat cross-legged on the ground, hands forming seals, and began refining the puppets.

The flames roared, spiritual light sparkled, and under his control, the precious metals, spirit bones, and divine wood gradually fused and shaped.

With the proficient panel, every step is precise and flawless, eliminating the possibility of failure.