Qin Ming heard this, pondered for a moment, and then politely declined, saying: "Thank you for your kind intentions, Dao Friend Zhao, but I am still more accustomed to staying on the island, living as an unfettered wild man."
"Furthermore, my aptitude is limited, and I am afraid my cultivation in this life will stop at the Early Foundation Establishment Stage. I dare not even hope for the Golden Core Path."
Although Qin Ming was somewhat disdainful of the Zhao Family's actions, as long as they didn't cause trouble for him, it was all still acceptable.
Even if the other party had leaked some news about Moon Gazing Island to the Rogue Cultivator, now was definitely not a good time to fall out with them.
"Fellow Daoist Qin, are you really not going to consider it any further?" Zhao Wuji was also somewhat surprised.
Under normal circumstances, it was rare for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to resist the temptation of a Core Forming Spiritual Object.
He really hadn't expected that even with such conditions, he still couldn't sway Qin Ming.
In fact, Zhao Wuji's visit this time was on the orders of the Clan Leader, with the aim of tying Qin Ming to their side of the warship.
The Zhao Family had long been coveting Qin Ming's Spirit Plant Technique and Alchemy Attainment.
What they valued was the immeasurable Cultivation Technique value in Qin Ming.
As for his future Cultivation potential… as long as he could grow Spirit Rest Rice, the Zhao Family wouldn't care at all.
If the War in the Spirit Dwelling Islands were not strained, the Zhao Family's original plan was to slowly approach Qin Ming, showing goodwill and winning him over step by step.
After all, they were somewhat wary of Qin Ming's identity as an Honorary Guest Elder of the Mirror Snow Pavilion, even though it was just a title.
The Mirror Snow Pavilion would also not easily hand over a Cultivator with dual Cultivation Techniques to others.
But now the situation was different. Once the War started, the Zhao Family was also forced to a critical moment of life and death.
They could only resort to any means necessary.
Originally, Zhao Wuji had secretly leaked a message to the Evil Face Old Monster, wanting them, this group of Bandit Cultivator, to target Moon Gazing Island.
He planned to take action at a critical moment, and then show up to pacify this group of Bandit Cultivator, saving Qin Ming's life.
In this way, the other party would owe him a considerable Favor, and he could easily manipulate Qin Ming.
But who knew that the Evil Face Old Monster and his group had mysteriously disappeared before he could even arrive.
Zhao Wuji also realized in his heart that the water on Moon Gazing Island was probably quite deep, not as calm as it seemed on the surface.
This Spirit Plant Master, Qin Ming, who appeared harmless on the surface, was actually not simple.
He also gradually put away his contempt.
"Dao Friend Zhao, there's no need to persuade me any further, my mind is made up." Qin Ming refused decisively.
Faced with the promise of great benefits, this was already the second time Qin Ming had rejected the Zhao Family's overtures.
Subsequently, Zhao Wuji was still somewhat unwilling to give up and proposed several more Conditions to him, but Qin Ming did not agree to any of them.
More than an hour later.
Zhao Wuji left Moon Gazing Island. The calm and capable expression on his face instantly disappeared, and his expression was somewhat gloomy, as if pondering something.
…
Watching Zhao Wuji leave, Qin Ming's eyes also flickered uncertainly. He already knew that the Evil Face Old Monster and his group targeting his Moon Gazing Island had the other party's shadow behind it.
But he couldn't act rashly now.
Zhao Wuji, as a genius of the Zhao Family, one of the Seven Great Sects/Clans in the Wei Kingdom Cultivation World, not only had a profound background, but also unfathomable Strength.
It was said that this person was rarely matched among Mid-Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, and even had an impressive record of fighting against a Late Foundation Establishment Stage opponent and remaining undefeated.
Before his own Breakthrough to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, he still had to temporarily avoid the limelight.
"I have to hurry up and get the Tier 3 Illusionary Realm of the Mist Illusion Mushroom ready!"
"This Zhao fellow is scheming against me every few days, who knows what bad intentions he has brewing in his belly."
After pondering for a while, Qin Ming immediately made up his mind.
…
Spring passed and autumn arrived, and it was harvest season again.
However, it was not Qin Ming's Spirit Field that had a bumper harvest. What he planted were all Second Tier High-Grade Spirit Plant, and even the fastest-maturing Spirit Rest Rice still had some time to go before maturity.
This time, the harvest was from the Spirit Field he had leased to the Wu Clan. Wu Jiang came to Qin Ming early this morning.
"Hehe! Fellow Daoist Qin, the Spirit Rice in the Spirit Field that my Wu Clan leased from you is ripe."
"I'll take you to have a look and pay you the Rent I promised you at the beginning."
Qin Ming smiled and nodded.
Subsequently, Wu Jiang led him to the Spirit Field below the Island.
In the hundreds of acres of Golden Spirit Rice Spirit Field, a strong fragrance of Spirit Rice wafted, and a golden light shone, glittering and dazzling.
In addition, there were also five acres of Beast Tooth Rice that Wu Jiang had grown himself. Although the yield was not as high, he had successfully cultivated and planted them.
Under Qin Ming's supervision, Wu Jiang instructed the Wu Clan members to start harvesting Spirit Rice.
After a whole day of hard work, the Magical Power of the Spirit Farmer at the bottom was exhausted.
Wu Jiang finally delivered more than ten Dan of Golden Spirit Rice and more than one Dan of Beast Tooth Rice to Qin Ming.
When the time comes, Qin Ming could resell it to the Mirror Snow Pavilion, which would be another considerable income.
Qin Ming also experienced the feeling of being a Landlord, and recalled the days when he used to pay rent, feeling quite emotional in his heart.
He patted Wu Jiang on the shoulder, "Fellow Daoist Wu, you've done a good job. Keep up the good work next year. There is still a lot of vacant Spirit Land on the Island. Strive to lease more Spirit Field. The Wu Clan's rise is promising!"
Wu Jiang was covered in sweat when he heard this. Just planting these hundreds of acres of Spirit Field was almost exhausting all his strength… However.
This was not a loss for the Wu Clan after all. Besides increasing the Family Clan's income, they also enjoyed the protection of Moon Gazing Island.
After collecting the rent, Qin Ming returned to his Cave Residence for Cultivation.
During this period, the War situation between the Seventy-Two Loose Cultivator Alliance and the Zhao Family was still very strained.
Qin Ming would ask Wu Jiang to go out and inquire about the latest news from outside every once in a while.
But it was still the same old story. Large-scale conflicts between the two sides could not break out, and small-scale conflicts continued.
The Spirit Feather Sect and Thunder Origin Sect, standing behind the scenes, also had no intention of entering the fray, and were both manipulating the Situation from behind.
On this day.
Qin Ming came to the Back Mountain of the Main Peak, looking at the large patch of Mist Illusion Mushroom that emitted pink smoke.
Then, he used more than a dozen [Ripening Word] Entries, which were refreshed from his usual planting of Low-Grade Spirit Herb, to completely Force-Ripening the three Mist Illusion Mushroom with Entries.
Three blue Attribute Leaf instantly appeared in Qin Ming's Sea of Consciousness.
[Soul Force Crystal]X5[Time-Space Leaf]X5[Spirit Plant Symbiosis]X5 Qin Ming was immediately invigorated when he saw these three powerful Entries in his Sea of Consciousness.
He then sat down cross-legged on the spot, used the [Soul Force Crystal] Entry, and continued to strengthen his Divine Soul.
Boom! The moment the Entry was used, it was still very painful. The tearing pain in his mind was not something ordinary Cultivator could endure.
But fortunately, Qin Ming could clearly feel that his Divine Soul was constantly growing stronger.
Along with this came a substantial increase in Qin Ming's Divine Sense Power.
Crack! Crack! Crack! The sound of glass shattering in his mind continued to resound.
After Qin Ming continuously used five [Soul Force Crystal], his Divine Soul was raised to an incredible level again.
At the same time, his Divine Sense also Breakthrough to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage level. Now his Divine Sense could leave his body and cover a Range of about ten miles.
Qin Ming immediately released his Divine Sense to try it out. Not only could he clearly perceive the scene of the Wu Clan members working diligently in the Spirit Field below the Island, but he could also detect the Dark Water Crocodile lurking behind a reef at the bottom of the Lake, seven or eight miles away from Moon Gazing Island, squinting its eyes and dozing off.
Just then.
The Dark Water Crocodile suddenly opened its eyes, looked around suspiciously, and found nothing unusual, then closed its eyes again.
"This blockhead, dare to slack off."
A faint smile curled up at the corner of Qin Ming's mouth.
He didn't bother with it, because he was going to use Time-Space Leaf and Ripening Entry next, to Force-Ripening a large patch of Mist Illusion Mushroom around the entire Moon Gazing Island, forming the legendary Mist Illusion Realm.
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