blueteamnovel Chapter 10: How can we let Jiang Qiu outshine us?
Chapter 10: How can we let Jiang Qiu outshine us?
"I'm...I'm sorry, Brother Wang. How much did you pay for this? I'll try to find a way to compensate you." Standing there, Qian Cheng didn't know what to do with his hands and feet.
"It's not a matter of compensation or not. This pot of 'Fire Radiance Flower' was prepared for the assessment. It took more than half a month to grow this big. This has directly disrupted my entire cultivation plan." Wang Baisheng put down his work, came over, lifted the potted plant to drain the water, his eyes were deep, and his words were like knives.
"Preparing for the assessment?" Qian Cheng was stunned. "Brother Wang, didn't you choose [Wooden Flower] back then? Did something go wrong with that...?"
"Heh, my [Wood Edge Flower] has already borne fruit for the second generation. It's easy to increase the yield of medium-grade fruits, but to achieve a qualitative change and cultivate high-grade fruits is a hurdle. It requires the use of the [Top] characteristic of fire-attribute spiritual energy, combined with [Growth]."
"If the [Fireflower] dies, where am I supposed to efficiently absorb fire-attribute spiritual energy from? Alright, quiet down, let me see if there's any hope!"
After a pause, Wang Baisheng's eyes narrowed, and he released cyan spiritual energy from his fingertips, which swirled among the fiery red branches and leaves of the [Fire Radiance Flower].
The seedling began to grow rapidly, its branches gradually diverging. Suddenly, steam rose from the surface of the nutrient soil, hissing as it climbed upwards.
It's like a bonfire roasting damp firewood.
As the Fireflower accelerated its growth, it released wisps of pale red spiritual energy that slowly drifted into Wang Baisheng's palm, allowing him to absorb it.
"Phew, I used some of my wood-elemental spiritual energy to help it grow, and the resulting fire-elemental spiritual energy evaporated the excess water." Wang Baisheng concealed his aura. At this moment, the nutrient soil in the pot was dry and brittle, and the Fire Radiance Flower seedling had grown to half a meter tall, with its leaves flourishing like fire. It was a close call.
Qian Cheng stared in disbelief: "They saved her?"
"Originally, I could absorb more fire-attribute spiritual energy during the normal development of the [Fire Radiance Flower], but now the expected time for cultivating a superior fruit may be delayed by one generation," Wang Baisheng said coldly.
"I..." Qian Cheng lowered his head in shame.
"Qian Cheng, your opportunity to enter Courtyard No. 17 is hard-won. Be more down-to-earth in your work. I can help you when I go to reclaim wasteland in the future. Don't be like today, absent-minded as soon as you enter the courtyard." *Slap*, Wang Baisheng's strong right hand patted his shoulder, his eyes serious.
Qian Cheng's heart skipped a beat, as if pricked by a needle. He inexplicably dared not meet the other person's gaze and could not utter a complete sentence. He was unsure whether the other person knew about his humiliation at the door of the acquisition store yesterday.
I'm even more embarrassed to bring it up myself.
A jumble of thoughts swirled within him, and he finally managed a bitter smile: "Brother Wang, you helped me get into courtyard number 17. My mind is still in a daze, and I'm worried that even if I get in, I won't get a spot. I'd be sorry for your help."
"It's just a spot for an apprentice spirit plant master. As long as your [Wood Edge Flower] results aren't too bad during the assessment, and you get a mid-grade fruit, Director Wu will give you the opportunity." Wang Baisheng took it lightly.
"Then... what if someone cultivates a lot more mid-grade fruits than I have?" Qian Cheng's fists were sweating.
"Is that what you're worried about?"
*Papa papa*, Wang Baisheng patted his shoulder twice, finding it inexplicably amusing. "Aside from me and Jiang Qiao, who can pull ahead of you by such a large margin? Even if there really is someone, what does it matter if they can cultivate more mid-grade fruits? Does it prove they have abundant spiritual energy and a lot of [growth]?"
"Those who truly have the talent to cultivate spirit plants are at least those who can independently produce high-grade spirit fruits from mid-grade spirit seeds. Apart from that, most people's work is nothing more than sowing, fertilizing, and harvesting in an orderly manner."
"As long as one can sense spiritual energy, what difference does it make who does the work?"
"So, most interns aren't really that different. It's you who went to great lengths to find the rare level 2 spirit seed needed to treat Director Wu's old injuries. Your attitude was commendable. The third training spot will naturally be reserved for you. Who can take it away?"
Hearing this, Qian Cheng's eyes lit up. Although he vaguely felt that he had been scolded as well, he knew that Brother Wang was comforting him, and he was moved: "It was Brother Wang who 'reminded' me of this opportunity, but I still ruined your training plan..."
"Alright, you didn't do it on purpose," Wang Baisheng waved his hand. "This little thing won't make me lose my composure. Don't overthink it. Just stay by my side and take good care of these potted plants."
"Once you are familiar with the growth habits of the [Fire Radiance Flower], you should plant it yourself, try to absorb fire-attribute spiritual energy, and use the [Ascend] characteristic in conjunction with [Growth] to cultivate your first superior fruit."
Qian Cheng was stunned for a moment, then scratched his head: "Brother Wang, your second-generation [Wooden Edge Flower] can already bear fruit, but my first-generation one hasn't even borne fruit yet. I'm afraid the assessment will be over before I even see any high-grade fruit."
"Cultivating superior fruits is an essential step for apprentice spirit plant masters. You will reach this point sooner or later, so prepare in advance."
"Tap," Wang Baisheng picked up his tools again and casually said, "Also, Yidan Garden recently opened a store in the underground market and is going to hold a month-long acquisition campaign to support plantation workers under the age of 25."
"After you cultivate a mid-grade fruit, you can try your luck. It would be best if you could win the prize money to make up for the shortfall in buying a level 2 spirit seed at home. You can also enter the Yidan Garden sales network. This path is not easy without money."
Qian Cheng clenched his fist: "Okay! As long as I can become a spirit plant master, I'll do whatever you say, Brother Wang!"
Following Brother Wang felt like walking on a bright and glorious road, and he felt incredibly at ease.
Looking back on last night's "emotional breakdown," it was all just needless worry. Why should I be afraid of Jiang Qiu?
but.
Preparations for the grafting procedure still need to be made.
As the person recommended by Brother Wang to Director Wu.
How could we let Jiang Qiu outshine us?
They embarrassed the important person.
......
Greenhouse.
It starts with clocking in for work in the morning.
Dozens of eyes involuntarily turned to Jiang Qiu. He had been unknown before, but after one night he had attracted the attention of many interns. They looked at him as if he were someone like Wang Baisheng, with a hint of envy, but most of them still had doubts in their eyes.
Jiang Qiu ignored this and silently tended to the potted plants in her assigned area. After finishing her work at noon, she would go back to eat some compressed biscuits and absorb some spiritual energy, before returning to work in the afternoon.
In the blink of an eye.
"Beep..."
The clock ticked precisely at six o'clock in the afternoon. As always, the interns casually sprinkled water around the potted plants, moistened them, tossed their tools into the storage room, and dragged their slovenly bodies out the door.
The initial enthusiasm of receiving the spirit seed had long since dissipated. Most people eventually settled into mediocrity. They lacked the talent to compete with Wang Baisheng, the background to compete with Jiang Qiao, and the determination to compete with Qian Cheng, so they could only give up.
Snap, snap, as Jiang Qiu trimmed the branches and leaves, she also planned her cultivation strategy for the [Wood Edge Flower].
Now, four more pots of deteriorated potting soil have been added.
In just half a day, I accumulated more than ten strands of level 1 wood-attribute spiritual energy. Cultivating more mid-grade fruits would be a piece of cake. I just need to select option two of the [Growth] skill multiple times.
But a mid-grade item is still just a mid-grade item. As long as you don't care about the cost, you can build it up with resources. You have an optimization panel to help you, so at least you can look up to Wang Baisheng.
We must eventually break through to a higher level of superior fruit.
Thinking of this, Jiang Qiu's gaze deepened.
Just then, the fluorescent lights in the shed came on in a row as I finished my work.
He twisted his aching arm, wiped away his sweat, and prepared to return the tools.
But then he caught a glimpse of another figure standing at the doorway and stopped in his tracks.