Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 539 - 276: The Transformation of the Waterlake Rat; Modifying the Spirit Contract 4

Chapter 539: Chapter 276: The Transformation of the Waterlake Rat; Modifying the Spirit Contract 4

"So I must still elevate my position within the Purple Mountain Association," Xu Ping mused to himself.

As long as he had a bit more status, the claim over Cangyue Mountain should be quite secure.

As for how to elevate his position, he had an idea in mind.

If he could refine a Quasi-Tier Three Pill, then his status should see a significant boost.

Moreover, he must avoid arousing the suspicion and wariness of the Seed Puppet Sect.

...

Five days later.

Peng Feiyang arrived at Cangyue Mountain with a gloomy face, looking as if he were in mourning.

"Brother Li, it’s over this time. From now on, we’ll have to work for free for both the Seed Puppet Sect and the Purple Mountain Association!"

Upon his arrival, he poured out his grievances to Xu Ping, "I’ve worked diligently for the Purple Mountain Association for so many years, and now my benefits have been cut by more than half. Isn’t this just bullying honest people?"

"Sigh, I’m in the same boat."

Xu Ping sighed helplessly, "There’s no way around it, the Seed Puppet Sect is powerful, how can we possibly resist?"

Upon hearing that Xu Ping’s benefits were also cut, Peng Feiyang’s expression became even more bitter:

"I originally thought the Purple Mountain Association was a great choice, but I never expected the situation to develop to such a point."

"Who could foresee the future?"

Xu Ping shook his head, "Let’s wait and see how things unfold."

"Ah, it’s all we can do."

Peng Feiyang sighed helplessly.

He was merely a small Foundation Establishment Cultivator, unable to resist the Purple Mountain Association, much less the Seed Puppet Sect!

...

Time passed, and two months slipped by. The cultivation of the Water Rat Lake had finally stabilized.

Xu Ping felt it was time to leave the Hundred Spirit Mountain.

However, before leaving, out of courtesy, he felt he should inform Miao Jun.

After placing the Water Rat Lake into the spirit beast bag, Xu Ping rode an Escape Light towards Miao Jun’s abode.

At this moment, in Miao Jun’s abode, Celestial Wind Zhenren happened to also be present.

"Daoist Miao, I apologize for the prolonged disturbance over these days. As I have matters to attend to, I am now preparing to take my leave." Xu Ping cupped his hands, signaling his intent to depart.

"It was just a small favor; Daoist Yan, no need to worry about it."

Miao Jun’s face showed a faint smile, "Daoist Yan, you are welcome to stay as long as you’d like."

"Daoist Yan, hold on."

Just as Xu Ping was preparing to take his leave, Celestial Wind Zhenren called out to him.

Celestial Wind Zhenren’s voice was not loud, yet it carried an undeniable authority.

Xu Ping stopped in his tracks, a slight heaviness settling in his heart, yet his face remained calm.

He slowly turned around, setting his gaze on Celestial Wind Zhenren: "Celestial Wind Zhenren, is there anything else?"

"Just a small matter, not too troubling,"

Celestial Wind Zhenren smiled slightly, his smile holding a hint of deeper meaning, "Daoist Yan, the Spirit Contract with the Purple Mountain Association needs a slight modification."

"Modify the Spirit Contract?"

Xu Ping furrowed his brows, but soon relaxed them again, letting out a light chuckle, "May I ask, Celestial Wind Zhenren, how do you propose to change it?"

"Take a look for yourself."

Celestial Wind Zhenren’s lips curved upward slightly, and with a flick of his finger, a flash of light passed by, sending a Third-Tier Spirit Contract shooting towards Xu Ping like an arrow.

Xu Ping extended his hand, catching it steadily.

Afterward, he slowly probed it with his Divine Sense, instantly understanding the changes made to the Spirit Contract.

Upon a closer inspection, he found that the benefits he originally enjoyed remained unchanged, still at the same level.

However, the Spirit Contract added a rather stringent new clause: he must complete an additional mandatory task each year.

"This Seed Puppet Sect is truly delusional!" Xu Ping sneered coldly in his heart.

Such terms, expecting a cultivator with power at least comparable to Golden Core Perfection to serve, was just wishful thinking.

Xu Ping raised his head, his expression calm, his tone steady but firm as he refused:

"Celestial Wind Zhenren, I find this modification to the Spirit Contract unacceptable."

"The Spirit Contract I signed with the Purple Mountain Association already clearly states the rights and obligations of both parties."

"Changing it without cause is truly against the rules."