Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 701 - 330: Surprise; Scheming

With the aid of the Wood Spirit Avatar, efficiency doubled.

The workload that would be unbearable for other Puppet Masters was effortlessly manageable for him.

This highly efficient crafting process did not hinder his daily sword cultivation practice at all; truly, he had mastered the art of multitasking and splitting his focus.

Two months later, when Xu Ping produced five Third-rank Top-grade Puppets, True Monarch Lan Ling was genuinely surprised.

Creating five Third-rank Top-grade Puppets in two months, this efficiency rivals that of a true Fourth Rank Master.

Thus, with Xu Ping’s continuous crafting of puppets and the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons disciples pushing the limits of their spirit beasts, they completely held back the Red Sand Sect’s onslaught.

Even when a Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet appeared on the battlefield, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons had already gained the upper hand.

...

Deep in the forbidden grounds of the Red Sand Sect, within a dimly lit grand hall.

"Could this boy actually be a Puppet Grandmaster? To be able to craft so many high-grade puppets in such a short time?"

True Monarch Chixiao’s face was as calm as water, but a trace of gloom flashed in his eyes.

He originally thought that by attacking the industries of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, he could force Xu Ping to appear, thereby capturing him and the Water Lake Mouse.

Unexpectedly, this plan not only failed, but due to Xu Ping’s massive production of high-tier puppets, the Red Sand Sect suffered heavy losses and was forced to give up their offensive.

Now the situation has completely reversed, even if they send more people, it’s unlikely they can force Yan Ruchen from the lineage of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

Moreover, even if he is not a Puppet Grandmaster now, once he advances to Nascent Soul, his puppet crafting skills might easily progress to that level.

By then, he could challenge Nascent Soul powerhouses. The threat would be too great.

"Simply assault the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons and annihilate its lineage!"

True Monarch Yue Qian’s eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent, his voice cold as a blade.

The Demon Path always acts without taboo, and clashes between Nascent Soul forces are not uncommon.

Wiping out a Nascent Soul sect is not unheard of, as long as it doesn’t involve Mid-Stage Nascent Soul giants or lead to a large number of Nascent Soul cultivator casualties, the leaders of the Six Demon Countries Alliance generally won’t intervene.

"No way!"

True Monarch Chixiao immediately rejected Yue Qian’s words.

As a native cultivator of Great Xia Country, he understood the rules and balance of this land better than True Monarch Yue Qian.

"Although Great Xia Country has joined the Six Demon Countries Alliance, it is still different from other Demonic kingdoms."

"The Tu royal family will never allow an indigenous Nascent Soul force to be exterminated by foreign cultivators, and might even intervene themselves."

"The Tu royal family?"

True Monarch Yue Qian’s eyes flashed with a trace of fear.

Since acquiring that spiritual artifact, the Tu royal family’s power has become nearly comparable to the top forces of the Six Demon Countries Alliance, only slightly inferior.

Such a colossal entity is not something he could contend with.

In the end, after much discussion, the two could not come up with a satisfactory solution and decided to temporarily retreat.

They would wait for Yan Ruchen to go out before seizing the opportunity to act.

"There is no need to continue attacking the industries of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons now."

True Monarch Chixiao said solemnly, "We can create the illusion of giving up for now. After a few years of calm, this one will certainly be eager to start the path of refining the heart, and when the time comes, it’s not too late to take action."

According to his thinking, Yan Ruchen has already reached Golden Core Perfection and is definitely preparing to break through to Nascent Soul.

The path of refining the heart, if not fully completed, is at least seven or eight parts necessary to achieve a perfect mind.

True Monarch Yue Qian nodded in agreement.

For Nascent Soul cultivators, not to mention a few years, even ten or tens of years is worth waiting.

...

After True Monarch Chixiao decided to stop the assault, Red Sand Sect quickly retreated, and the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons naturally did not pursue them further.

After all, for them, successfully defending their industries was already a major victory.

In the main hall of Blue Water Peak, True Monarch Lan Ling and Xu Ping sat facing each other, drinking tea.

"It seems the Red Sand Sect has abandoned their offensive."

True Monarch Lan Ling slightly raised her delicate eyebrows, a hint of delight in her tone, and her eyes, bright as stars, shimmered with satisfaction.

She gently sipped her tea, revealing a white neck, her graceful demeanor like a painting, breathtakingly beautiful.

Xu Ping nodded, a trace of understanding in his eyes: "As expected, those puppet defenses have shown them the futility of further attacks, continuing would only increase their losses."

"Thanks to junior brother’s vast skills."

True Monarch Lan Ling’s beautiful eyes flowed with gratitude as she looked at Xu Ping, "If not for junior brother, my Valley of Ten Thousand Demons would have suffered greatly this time."

Xu Ping gave a calm smile: "It was no more than a lift of a finger, besides, I can still use the remaining puppet materials, there’s no need for senior sister to thank me." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

What he said was indeed the truth!

"No matter what, junior brother is always a great benefactor to my Valley of Ten Thousand Demons."

"Whatever reward junior brother desires, just speak up, as long as your senior sister is capable, it is yours!"

True Monarch Lan Ling’s starry eyes glittered, the words carrying a hint of subtle implication.

"Anything is mine?"

Xu Ping glanced at True Monarch Lan Ling, dignified and graceful, still that unattainable, charming Nascent Soul True Monarch.

After a moment of silence, Xu Ping, unwilling to overthink, followed his heart:

"I currently lack nothing except that I’m at a moment of advancing in my puppet skills. I hope senior sister can help collect high-grade puppet materials for me in the future."

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Lan Ling looked directly into Xu Ping’s eyes, internally sighed, feeling a sense of unspoken disappointment and frustration.

Earlier, her subtle attraction and explicit revelation should be evident to a careful person.

If Yan Ruchen had admiration for her or harbored inappropriate thoughts, there should at least be some hesitation.

However, the other party harbored not the slightest doubt.

Yet, for some reason, amidst the disappointment and frustration, True Monarch Lan Ling’s heart felt a strange emotion.

A bit like, a cat scratching at her heart.