Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

A gentle breeze blew across the vibrant green wheat fields, bringing with it a soft, steady drizzle.

The droplets that landed on the leaves of the wheat were not clear and pure, but a translucent dark green.

This special rain silently seeped into the soil, nourishing the hundred mu of Spirit Fields.

After a moment, the clouds dispersed and the mist cleared, and scorching sunlight bathed the earth.

The stalks of Spirit Wheat stood upright, brimming with vigor.

Wang Chen, standing beside the field ridge, retracted his spell.

What he had just used was the exclusive spell of the Spiritual Plant Farmer—the Spring Rain Fertilization Technique.

Simply put, this spell was to fertilize the Spirit Fields, and in combination with the Autumn Sunshine Germination Technique, it could greatly accelerate the growth rate of the crops and even improve the quality of the wheat to a certain extent.

Of course, the fertilizer did not come out of thin air; it required the expenditure of Spirit Stones to purchase.

Therefore, since the cost was quite high and the difficulty of casting the spell was not low, ordinary small farmers would not use this type of spell for planting, otherwise, they would not earn many Spirit Stones in the end.

But Wang Chen personally cultivated these Spirit Fields, not for the purpose of earning Spirit Stones.

He had long discovered that farming these fields was also a form of spiritual practice.

A type of practice suitable for himself.

Wang Chen could weed and exterminate pests while simultaneously cultivating his Five Elements Skill and enhancing his skill proficiency.

He could even resonate wonderfully with the crops, tempering his spiritual power and thereby improving his perception.

However, the villagers of Datian Village, seeing that their village head was not staying comfortably in the Village Head Residence but laboring hard in the fields every day, always felt that his way of thinking was different from ordinary people.

Whispers that his head had been kicked by a big green donkey quietly circulated throughout the village.

It even spread to other places.

Of course, Wang Chen did not know about these rumors.

Even if he knew, he would simply laugh it off and not take it to heart.

After finishing the fertilization, Wang Chen sat down on a stone bench by the ridge.

The sound of hooves clicking approached, as a big green donkey with glossy fur galloped along the country road.

A pretty young girl with a fair complexion sat on the back of the donkey.

"Neigh~"

The big green donkey stopped in front of Wang Chen, shaking its head as He hopped off its back, "My Lord."

She took the portable table she had brought and set it up in front of Wang Chen, then opened a finely made food box and placed the delicacies contained within one by one, eventually presenting him with jade chopsticks in a respectful manner.

"My Lord, please have your meal," she said.

"Hmm," Wang Chen responded, taking the chopsticks and beginning to enjoy his lunch.

While he ate, He fetched a palm-leaf fan to fan him and offer some coolness.

Wang Chen swallowed the mouthful of soy-sauced meat and said, "Thank you for your efforts, today's braised pork is very tasty."

He was becoming increasingly satisfied with He.

Although He's cultivation strength was weak and she had not yet achieved Foundation Establishment,

as a maid, her performance could be described as perfect, especially her mastery of cooking, which made the spirit meals she prepared quite exquisite.

After tasting the food cooked by He once, Wang Chen had given her full responsibility for the kitchen in the Village Head Residence.

And as for Wang Chen's praise, He shyly responded, "This is what I should do, it's good that my lord enjoys it."

She, like the other villagers, didn't understand why Wang Chen wanted to personally farm the fields instead of leasing them to tenants to reap the rewards.

But that did not stop the young girl from admiring Wang Chen.

She had wanted to help Wang Chen with the farming, but he had refused her.

To prove her worth and show that she was a useful little maid, she worked tirelessly to improve her culinary skills.

Seeing Wang Chen enjoy the meal she prepared, the young girl's heart was filled with joy.

After lunch, Wang Chen had He tidy up and head back.

He stepped over the ridges and entered the Spirit Fields, braving the blazing midday sun as he expanded his Divine Sense.

In an instant, every rustle within a hundred steps came into sharp, clear focus within his Perception.

The stalks of Spirit Wheat seemed to "come alive" in a flash, eagerly conveying various kinds of information to Wang Chen.

Such abilities, akin to Innate Divine Abilities, were something Wang Chen had possessed since his Qi Cultivation days.

Now, with his Divine Soul's attributes far surpassing his past abilities, the derived Divine Sense was much more powerful, allowing him to have Insight into the minutiae. Even the movement of a tiny insect ten feet below the ground couldn't escape his scrutiny.

The resonance with the crops also became deeper and more meticulous.

Wang Chen simultaneously discovered twenty-three Leaf-eating Insects.

Leaf-eating Insects were a special kind of pest in wheat fields, like the Earth Rhinoceros Beetle, they liked to cling to the stalk and suck the sap.

But their appearance closely resembled a verdant wheat leaf, and they would change their color and texture along with the growth of the Spirit Wheat, making them indistinguishable to ordinary people.

Even experienced Spiritual Plant Farmers would have to exert much effort to find them in the dense wheat fields.

However, under the scan of Wang Chen's powerful Divine Sense and his resonance with the Spirit Wheat, these Leaf-eating Insects, which could be called masters of camouflage, simply had nowhere to hide.

Immediately, he pointed out his finger, and a fierce Geng Metal Qi Light burst forth in an instant.

The Leaf-eating Insect closest to Wang Chen was instantly bisected and fell to the ground with a plop.

This indomitable Geng Metal Qi Light did not dissipate, instead, it made continuous turns around the stalks of Spirit Wheat, eliminating one Leaf-eating Insect after another.

In just a few breaths, all the Leaf-eating Insects within a hundred steps of Wang Chen had been eradicated!

Wang Chen retracted his finger.

Although his Geng Metal Finger had already reached the level of Great Perfection and had no room for further progress.

This didn't mean that this low-tier Qi Cultivation Spell lost its usefulness to him.

With Wang Chen's current cultivation level, using the Geng Metal Finger not only increased its potency, but he could also play around with many variations. Your journey continues with empire

The cleaning act just now was merely a small display of his proficiency!

After clearing all the pests in the hundred mu of Spirit Fields, today's fieldwork was declared complete.

Wang Chen walked back to the Village Head Residence.

Along the way, he nodded to the villagers of Datian Village, neither haughty nor overly friendly, maintaining a proper distance.

Compared to when he first arrived, these villagers were less awed by Wang Chen.

But they were still very respectful, not daring to be the least bit negligent.

And such a sight had become a daily occurrence in Datian Village.

The people began to view it as normal, and Wang Chen's initial fear, rejection, and caution slowly vanished.

Although some villagers firmly believed that this Purple Mansion Superior had his head kicked by a mule, many more felt he lacked the hubris of the previous village chiefs and was very down-to-earth.

Compared to the previous chiefs, Wang Chen didn't exploit the locality, wasn't haughty or extravagant, and didn't bully the male or dominate the female, which undoubtedly made him more likable.

This growing fondness, if it continued subtly, would inevitably allow Wang Chen to integrate into Datian Village and gain the genuine acceptance of its people.

Though he didn't really need it.

Wang Chen felt that the current distance was just right for his cultivation.

But certain individuals who kept a watchful eye on him seemed to dislike his leisure and peace.

Or perhaps, they couldn't see through Wang Chen's true capabilities.

They just wanted to find him some trouble!

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PS: Recently, there have been many issues at home, causing the updates to be delayed. I'm really sorry, please forgive me.

More to come in the evening.