CHAPTER 77: CHAPTER 77: ANOTHER WAY TO COMPLETE THE MISSION

The events happening on the Zhou Family’s side certainly couldn’t be hidden from the Spiritual Mechanism Vine—Li Ye also dispatched a disciple here to inform the Spiritual Mechanism Vine, as one has to report first before they can stir any trouble.

Additionally, borrowing the Spatial Array was necessary.

The Spiritual Mechanism Vine was rather pleased about this, as adaptability was crucial, and as for the Spatial Array, it was just fine to use it.

It glanced at the upper position where a small flower bloomed from its head: "Senior Sister, Earth Emotion Fungus."

The white-clothed female cultivator nodded: "This thing does have some connection with the Earth Emotions Technique. If Li Ye can detect it, it will be greatly beneficial to cultivation.

As for its appearance.

It should be the methods of those Hell Path cultivators, sowing evil causes to reap bitter fruits. They want to prove that even on the land of our Four Seasons Sect, there lie buried evil causes."

"According to Senior Sister, have those Hell Path cultivators indeed helped us a bit?"

"Not at all, if evil causes are to be tasted by those who plant them, I wouldn’t mind.

But the Hell Path cultivators exploded the evil fruits, affecting even the innocent."

"How pitiful those people are, to suffer such disaster."

The white-clothed woman’s body emitted a hint of murderous intent.

The Spiritual Mechanism Vine slightly stepped back, quickly changing the topic: "Calm down, Senior Sister.

Earlier, Su Ya told me Nephew Li seemingly knows a very special magic, using ink to paint and capture the lingering spirituality of things, even drawing the Hungry Bone."

"Sounds like a Confucianism technique." The anger on the female cultivator’s face quickly dissipated.

She tapped lightly on the armrest of the chair with her finger: "The matter of the Hungry Bone is handled by Senior Brother, anyway he’s coming, I won’t say much.

However, I’m curious about Li Ye’s beaver, that Heart Lotus Suffering Relief Method, is it truly a Buddhist cultivation method?"

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing this, the Spiritual Mechanism Vine was taken aback. Just as it was about to speak, the female cultivator muttered: "Nine-Colored Lotus, Ganlu Purifying Bottle, and Willow Branch..."

Her form gradually disappeared, as though she had never been there.

...

Elsewhere.

Zhou Qiumai moved swiftly, or rather impatiently, entering the Huiya Marketplace, using the Zhou Family’s emblem and the Four Seasons Sect’s name to invite envoys from other families.

Nobody knew exactly what he said, but that day, a long line formed at the teleportation array in the Huiya Marketplace—various cattle, sheep, pigs, and other livestock were sent to the Zhou Family.

Each animal would incur an entry cost of one spirit stone, which might not seem a lot, but these were the livestock kept by several cultivation families, counting far more than hundreds of thousands!

Though the Four Seasons Sect’s Spatial Array was built inside the Four Seasons Tower, the vast migration of livestock still presented a spectacle for many cultivators.

"Has the Four Seasons Sect ventured into the livestock business?"

"Such a number of livestock, truly worthy of the Four Seasons Sect."

"Enough to feed several dragons, right?"

The cultivators watched in amazement without knowing what actually happened, and this spectacle didn’t last long.

Because the Spiritual Mechanism Vine couldn’t bear the sight of so many livestock passing through, it granted a bit of authority to directly connect the Spatial Array to the Zhou Family’s side, obviating the need for transfers.

Just like that,

The livestock were herded to the Zhou Family’s Spirit Land, where a banquet-like feast of fungus awaited them.

Due to the overwhelming numbers, time had to be restricted, each livestock could eat for less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea.

The Zhou Family disciples, perfectly rested overnight and brimming with Essence, Qi, and Spirit, didn’t expect not to need magical duels against demons today, instead donning sturdy, grime-resistant coarse cloths to maintain order.

A cacophony of grunts, moos, and bleating filled the air, echoing loudly.

Even cultivators had to employ some magic to shield themselves, otherwise, just these sounds alone could rival some sound wave magic.

"In the end, it’s you, Junior Brother, who has a way."

In the midst of it all, Li Ye and Qian Fang sat on a tower close to the Spirit Land.

The latter also set up a Sound Insulation Array, and the Zhou Family sent fragrant tea and cakes. It was truly serenity amidst chaos.

"Senior Brother flatters. Without Senior Brother and fellow juniors and sisters, and the prestige of our sect, how could the Zhou Family be so cooperative? I merely suggested an idea."

Li Ye wouldn’t dare claim credit.

He gazed at the busy cultivators below, but all he could smell was the aroma of tea, with a chubby beaver perched on the table, happily gnawing on a piece of cake.

In that moment, he truly appreciated the benefits of having a powerful sect backing him.

And there was also the power of "knowledge," mere hints from the interface could help him resolve this matter, truly formidable.

Once this mission is over and returns to the sect, I must urgently purchase a catalogue of Spirit Plants and Spirit Beasts to better leverage the Golden Finger’s advantages.

"You’re overly modest."

"If we had really attacked those fungi according to my method, it might have led to some incomprehensible consequences.

You and I would have had to shout for Master’s help, now that would’ve been truly embarrassing."

Qian Fang took a sip from his teacup and lightly tapped the jade plate in front of him, instantly displaying the scenery in the distant Spirit Land—

The fungus, needing to produce sufficient quantities of food, directly turned against its allies, particularly the Miner Ghosts.

They even penetrated deep into the tunnels to grab more Miner Ghosts for spiritual nourishment.

Logically, after such extraction, nothing should remain, with Miner Ghosts’ spiritual power entirely dissipated, minerals naturally losing their efficacy.

Yet Qian Fang had long noticed this, hence alongside Li Ye, planted many small arrays using Flying Light Cyan Lotus as anchor points, allowing some escaping Miner Ghosts to enter them.

The Miner Ghosts seemed driven like cattle, initially being drained by the Earth Emotion Fungus from their spiritual power.

Then, after facing numerous hardships, they fled towards the lotus to seek refuge, getting suppresed and planted into the ground.

There was no need for any cultivator to meticulously ensure the lotus aligned with their spiritual nodes; they willingly cast themselves into the net.

"Why do they seem so pitiful?" Qian Fang couldn’t help but mumble.

"I think so too." Li Ye nodded: "But next comes the most troublesome part. I wonder if the Earth Demon Ginseng will tolerate such suppression by the fungus.

If it can continuously supply the fungal feast, we’ll be able to ask Uncle Spiritual Mechanism Vine to shift more pressure here."

"I’ll keep a close watch on it."

This truly is the most crucial matter to focus on. Qian Fang stared at the jade plate for a good while, suddenly spoken to Li Ye: "Junior Brother, look."

He pointed at an item on the jade plate, his tone hesitant and serious.

"Hmm?"

Li Ye followed his direction, seeing within the entangled depths of the Spirit Land, a purple-red Hungry Bone slowly rising.

No, it wasn’t merely a Hungry Bone.

It was a Hungry Ghost Evil Bone!