Chapter 53: Swarm Evolution, Dong Xing Comes Knocking

Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Swarm Evolution, Dong Xing Comes Knocking

Li Changsheng followed behind the group, not riding on Xiaohua.

After all, the leaders were walking. If he rode, it would be a bit too conspicuous and unsightly.

With a flicker of his thoughts, Li Changsheng summoned a Red-winged Blood Bamboo and stared at it intently.

[Can be advanced...]

"As expected..."

A look of pleasant surprise appeared in Li Changsheng’s eyes as he thought to himself, ’All the insects that participated in hunting the Black Blood Moths have met the conditions for advancement.’

’Unfortunately, I can’t let them advance right now.’

Looking at the people ahead, Li Changsheng waved his hand and released the insect.

The Spirit Fields in D Zone were arranged in a terraced, trapezoidal shape with three levels.

The Spirit Field where Li Changsheng and the others were was on the lowest terrace, connected to the foot of the mountain.

Soon, the group followed a winding path to the second level of Spirit Fields.

Most of the people who had been following them had gone home. After all, no one was idle; who had the time to watch the excitement all day?

The first Spirit Field was also one where Yellow Seed Spirit Rice was grown.

The one to act was Liu Yong.

The moment his Golden Thread Toad appeared, Li Changsheng’s eyes lit up with undisguised envy.

Unlike his Red-winged Blood Bamboo, which were spirit insects that only showed their power as a swarm, the Golden Thread Toad was a unique species that had awakened its own Magic. Its power was in no way inferior to a Spirit Beast that had done the same.

Compared to the Xiaohai in his sleeve, its defense and speed were slightly inferior, but its offensive power was a cut above.

Afterward, Elder Wang and Wu Yong took their turns.

Whether it was the Tiger-striped Leeches splitting into thousands or the deadly venom of the Thousand-legged Poison Centipede, it was all an eye-opening experience for him, making his heart race with excitement.

The four of them took turns clearing the Spirit Fields until dusk fell.

The entire second level of Spirit Fields had been swept clean by them.

Li Changsheng and Liu Yong had each killed a Guard Insect of a Black Blood Moth Mother, but the Insect Mother itself remained unfound.

Steward Ma paused, seeing how exhausted they were. "Let’s call it a day," he said. Then, he looked at Elder Wang and the other two. "Will you come with me to stay at the Spirit Field Hall, or will you find your own accommodations?"

Without the slightest hesitation, the three of them replied, "We are willing to go with you, sir."

They weren’t members of the Spirit Field Hall, and they had no friends or relatives here. Where else would they find a place to stay?

"Good."

Steward Ma agreed, then said to Li Changsheng, "Gather here tomorrow at 7:00 AM."

Li Changsheng nodded. "Take care, Steward."

Steward Ma flipped his hand over, revealing the Rune Ruyi.

A burst of green light erupted, enveloping the four of them and shooting them into the sky, where they vanished over the horizon.

Li Changsheng watched the green light in the sky, a look of envy in his eyes.

Steward Ma’s Jade Ruyi was most likely a Magical Artifact! The kind he couldn’t afford even if he spent his entire fortune!

"The envy is killing me!"

Li Changsheng muttered to himself, then swung himself onto Xiaohua’s back. He patted its flank and said with a chuckle, "Good thing I have you, or I’d have to walk back!"

"Let’s go home, Xiaohua!"

GRUNT GRUNT...

Xiaohua grunted twice and ambled off, following the winding path they had come on.

In the darkness, the Red-winged Blood Bamboo circled about three meters away from him, occasionally diving into the grass to pull out a venomous bug and devour it.

Back at his small courtyard.

With a flicker of his thoughts, Li Changsheng had the swarm land on the roof and begin their advancement and transformation.

「The next day.」

The sky had just begun to brighten.

In a small courtyard at the foot of the mountain, a wisp of smoke curled up from the wooden roof.

Inside the kitchen, smoke swirled in the air.

Li Changsheng walked out of the kitchen, carrying two wooden buckets.

"Here, piggy, piggy..."

"Xiaohua, time to eat."

Li Changsheng shouted, lifting the buckets and pouring the pig feed into a broken vat.

GRUNT GRUNT...

Xiaohua ambled forward and, not minding the heat, began to gobble down its meal. SLURP SLURP SLURP.

After patting Xiaohua’s head, Li Changsheng carried a bucket into the animal pen. Instantly, a putrid, fishy stench assaulted his nostrils.

The corner of Li Changsheng’s mouth twitched, and he circulated his Spiritual Power to block the smell from his nose.

GRUNT GRUNT...

Inside the pen, Big Flower was already waiting with its head raised in anticipation.

After pouring out the feed, Li Changsheng glanced at the piglet, then turned and walked over to the Red Fox pen.

’Maybe I shouldn’t raise them?’

Looking at the two Red Foxes inside, he suddenly felt a pang of regret.

Everyone said foxes had a particularly rank smell. He hadn’t believed it before, but now he had experienced it firsthand.

Li Changsheng thought for a moment, then fixed his gaze on one of the Red Foxes.

[Target: Red Fox]

[Species: Red Fox "Male"]

[First-Order Low-Grade: 12%]

[Talent: Nimble.]

[Status: Healthy.]

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[Species: Red Fox "Female"]

[First-Order Low-Grade: 13%]

[Talent: Nimble.]

[Status: Healthy.]

Li Changsheng’s gaze fell on their cultivation progress bar.

[Cultivation Requirement: Ten jin of flesh (daily), one stalk of Jade Grass (daily)]

"Flesh... Jade Grass..."

Li Changsheng’s brow furrowed again.

He had already used up all his Jade Grass from feeding the Little White Jade Fox several times.

’I’ll go to the last level of the Zone D Spirit Fields today and see if anyone is growing it...’

Li Changsheng tossed several strips of dried meat inside, intimidated them again for good measure, and then turned and left the pen.

Returning to the courtyard.

Li Changsheng sat down on a self-made stool and pulled out a strip of dried meat, which he began to chew on.

As he gnawed on the salty, tough jerky, his craving for fresh meat, rice, noodles, and vegetables grew stronger.

Just as he was eating,

an old man with a dark, sallow face approached his residence with his hands behind his back.

His voice arrived before he did.

"Junior Brother Li."

Li Changsheng looked up. Seeing the visitor, a brilliant smile instantly appeared on his face. He put away the dried meat, hurried to the courtyard gate, and cupped his hands in greeting. "Senior Brother Dong, you’re here so early! Please, come in, come in."

Dong Xing followed him into the small courtyard. Seeing the simple decor and the animal pens, he asked in confusion, "Junior Brother, why haven’t you purchased any furniture or other items?"

Li Changsheng sighed. "I’ve only just arrived and haven’t had time to prepare anything yet."

Hearing this, Dong Xing gave him a strange look and said, "Why go to so much trouble, Junior Brother? You just need to spend a few spirit fragments and have someone else arrange it for you."

"Huh?"

Li Changsheng was taken aback. "Senior Brother, please explain in more detail."

Dong Xing shook his head. "Junior Brother, you just need to go to the Spirit Field Hall, find a servant, and tell them you want to buy furniture and other things. For a few spirit fragments, a mortal will deliver it all to you."

Li Changsheng fell silent for a moment. Looking at the stool he had made himself, he suddenly found it to be an eyesore and discreetly kicked it aside with his foot.

Dong Xing looked at the crude animal pens, through the gaps of which he could vaguely see a huge creature inside.

He turned his head and asked, "Junior Brother, is that Xiaohua’s offspring?"

Li Changsheng saw his eager expression and smiled inwardly. "Senior Brother, come with me," he said.

The moment the two of them entered the animal pen, Dong Xing’s expression changed.

Li Changsheng reminded him, "Senior Brother, you should use your Spiritual Power to cover your nose and mouth. The smell of these Red Foxes is indeed a bit strong."

’You should have said so earlier!’

Dong Xing rolled his eyes inwardly and quickly circulated his Spiritual Power to block the smell from his nose.

"Heh heh, so Junior Brother is also raising Red Foxes..."

"Hah, life forces my hand!"

Li Changsheng waved his hand helplessly and led him to Big Flower’s pen. Pointing inside, he said, "Senior Brother, please look. That is the only son of Xiaohua and Big Flower!"

Dong Xing eagerly craned his neck to look.

Seeing Big Flower and the lively piglet, his brow furrowed instantly.

Dong Xing turned his head, confused. "Junior Brother, isn’t this just a Tusked Pig?"

Li Changsheng said, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world, "It is a Tusked Pig. Xiaohua and Big Flower are both Tusked Pigs."

"This..."

Dong Xing was suddenly at a loss for words.

As a commonly raised Spirit Beast, he had not only seen Tusked Pigs before, he had even eaten them.

Just as he was about to flick his sleeves and leave,

Li Changsheng said mysteriously, "Senior Brother Dong, my Tusked Pig is not the same as other people’s Tusked Pigs."