"Senior Brother, do you want to listen to what the people are saying?" Wu Santong said helplessly, pointing at the villagers in the distance who had just brought water to Li Hengsheng.

With a look of doubt, Li Hengsheng perked up his ears. With his current perception, it wasn’t difficult to hear what the distant villagers were saying.

"Hey, what do you think we should do?"

"It’s great that the Inspector is helping us with farming, but you can tell the Inspector has never done farm work before. His grip is too strong, and he’s killed the seedlings in his hands. Moreover, the seedlings he’s planted are all crooked, completely unusable."

"Yeah, but the Inspector means well, and we can’t say anything. After all, the Inspector is genuinely trying to do good for us."

"Yesterday, the Inspector helped Wang Laosan’s family plant seedlings. After the Inspector left, Wang Laosan’s whole family had to pull out the seedlings and worked till midnight to replant them properly."

"Keep your voice down, don’t let the Inspector hear. At worst, we’ll come out again after the Inspector leaves in the evening and replant everything."

"Don’t worry, I’ll help you tonight."

Listening to their private conversation, Li Hengsheng’s old face turned red.

He intended to set an example but ended up causing trouble for everyone. Li Hengsheng was momentarily at a loss for words.

No wonder they suggested he take a rest earlier.

He was completely unaware.

Wu Santong, covering his face with laughter beside him, Li Hengsheng couldn’t help but say, "Back at Wanzai Peak, I really never did any work like this."

"Wanzai Peak, huh."

Wu Santong sighed, "It’s been so long since I returned to the Mountain Ancient Land. Suddenly, I feel a bit nostalgic."

"The resources here are definitely not as good as those in the Mountain Ancient Land. You see, your cultivation speed has noticeably slowed down recently."

Li Hengsheng patted Wu Santong’s shoulder as he spoke.

"Senior Brother, it’s not that my cultivation is slow," Wu Santong said with a bitter smile, "but rather my potential has reached its limit."

"Hmm?"

Li Hengsheng was stunned.

Wu Santong looked up and said, "My aptitude isn’t very remarkable. To become an outer disciple at Muhai Peak is already good enough; cultivating to the level of Postnatal Great Perfection is my limit. Trying to proceed further, reaching Postnatal Peak might take who knows how long."

"I could be fifty or sixty years old before that happens, and by then, my path of cultivation would truly end. Dreaming of stepping into the Innate Realm is just wishful thinking."

"But you’re different, Senior Brother. Your potential is vast. You’ll keep moving forward; I can sense it. Since you returned after being missing for days, your potential has grown increasingly larger. The Innate Realm surely isn’t your endpoint."

"Unfortunately, by then, I fear I won’t be by your side to help you," Wu Santong said with his head lowered.

Hearing this, Li Hengsheng wished to console Wu Santong but didn’t know what to say for a moment.

According to his past potential, Li Hengsheng thought reaching Postnatal Peak would be his limit, entering the Innate Realm was a dream barring a miracle, but a miracle did happen. After being killed and coming back to life, he possessed the Divine Phoenix Bone.

Li Hengsheng wanted to ask his master where this Phoenix treasure came from. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

He believed this treasure wasn’t from Xu Muhai.

Such a treasure, Xu Muhai probably couldn’t afford it.

There must be a big shot backing Xu Muhai.

Initially, Li Hengsheng suspected it was his father, Li Changqing, but then thought it’s unrealistic. How could his father have the ability to obtain such a treasure?

Li Hengsheng didn’t express any consolation, just reclined against a haystack, enjoying the wind blowing in his face while quietly gazing into the distance.

"Brother Wu, in a few days, head to the Evergreen Commerce Association, buy some new seeds, and distribute them in the name of the Inspection Mansion to the villagers I’ve troubled," Li Hengsheng said to Wu Santong.

"Going to the Evergreen Commerce Association?" Wu Santong was puzzled, "You can buy seeds in Tushan City, right? Why go all the way to the Evergreen Commerce Association?"

Wu Santong didn’t understand Li Hengsheng’s intentions.

"Not food seeds like seedlings," Li Hengsheng said casually, "But granting some land to them in the name of the Inspection Mansion. Buy some vegetable seeds or fruit tree saplings from the Evergreen Commerce Association for them to plant. I remember we have a particularly delicious fruit in Changting Town that isn’t available elsewhere."

"Give it to them. Once planted, they might earn a good price during harvest time. At that time, we’ll collect ten percent in taxes and let them keep the rest for their livelihood." Li Hengsheng shared his plan.

"That’s a good idea." Wu Santong’s eyes also brightened.

If done this way, the villagers will have spare money for things they want to do, like sending their children to study.

Or setting up their own small businesses.

And it will also enrich the agriculture of White Snake Dao.

There are many benefits.

"Good, I’ll take care of it," Wu Santong assured, patting his chest.

Li Hengsheng also knew Wu Santong was a bit frustrated due to cultivation concerns, and he wished to let him go out and relax.