Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh-Chapter 75: I’ve Always Been Diligent

Luo Yiping spoke up, and Chu Ning’s gaze turned toward him.

"Chu Ning, the shops in Yan Workshop have always been jointly managed by the Artifact Refining Hall, Alchemy Hall, Spirit Talisman Pavilion, Spirit Beast Room, and Spirit Plant Room.

And the Spirit Talisman Pavilion and Spirit Plant Room have only assigned one person, which is you, so now you have two shops and courtyards.

While Junior Sister Lu and I have only one shop and courtyard.

You can’t possibly need them all, so perhaps you can give up one courtyard?"

Chu Ning was slightly startled; he had never expected that Luo Yiping would come to make such a request.

Seeing that Chu Ning didn’t respond, Luo Yiping continued:

"To be honest, you’re in the Qi Refining Fourth Layer and are tasked with cultivating Spirit Plants while also making talismans; it must be quite a burden, and you won’t have use for the courtyard.

It’s just right as I have Junior Sister Lu’s assistance to raise more Spirit Beasts.

In this way, we won’t be completely overshadowed by Wind Canyon in Yan Workshop."

Luo Yiping spoke with a tone that seemed entirely concerned about Chu Ning and the sect’s reputation.

Chu Ning didn’t answer directly but turned his head to look at Gu Xiaoqing and Shen Zhengquan.

"Did Senior Sister Gu and Senior Brother Shen come to discuss this matter too?"

Gu Xiaoqing shook her head, "I came to talk to Junior Brother Chu about Spirit Plant cultivation."

Shen Zhengquan hesitated for a moment, then spoke:

"I wasn’t aware that Senior Brother Luo had such a thought, but upon careful consideration, I do think it’s a good suggestion.

If our Spirit Talismans don’t sell well, being able to sell more Spirit Beasts would be beneficial."

With Shen Zhengquan’s support, Luo Yiping smiled slightly at him.

At this moment, Chu Ning realized that this idea was likely Luo Yiping’s own.

He then raised his head, tentatively asking:

"If the courtyard is given to the Spirit Beast Room, would the profits turned in also be from the Spirit Beast Room?"

"How can that be? I’m just using the courtyard," Luo Yiping chuckled.

"However, I can help you bear one or two percent."

After listening, Chu Ning secretly sighed in his heart and displayed a troubled expression, saying:

"After all, the courtyard belongs to the Spirit Talisman Pavilion and Spirit Plant Room, I can’t make the decision. Why not let me consult Steward Lin to report to the sect?"

"Hey, why disturb the stewards for such a trivial matter?"

Luo Yiping immediately waved his hand.

"It’s just an idle courtyard."

Chu Ning continued to show a troubled expression, replying:

"Without consulting, it might not be possible; Steward Liao Yunming from Spirit Talisman Pavilion and Steward He Changyou from Hundred Arts Hall specifically gave assignments before leaving.

The courtyard has its uses for me."

After Chu Ning’s words, Luo Yiping, who initially had a smile on his face, suddenly paused slightly.

He didn’t directly get angry, but somewhat puzzled, asked:

"You need the courtyard? Isn’t one courtyard enough for you? What’s the use of another?"

"Cultivating Spirit Plants!" Chu Ning didn’t hide.

In the market, the Spiritual Qi is so abundant; cultivating Spirit Plants here, combined with Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill, will absolutely make the cultivation speed faster than in the sect.

Such a great opportunity for cultivation, how could Chu Ning give it up.

Hearing Chu Ning’s words, Luo Yiping’s brows furrowed deeply.

"Are you joking? There are twenty acres of Spirit Field outside, and you still have to make talismans. You want to cultivate Spirit Plants here too? How can you handle all that?"

Chu Ning remained unmoved by the other’s displeased tone, only sighed and said:

"There’s no choice. Before coming, the two stewards indeed instructed me.

It’s probably because I’ve always been diligent, so the stewards have made this arrangement with me.

Why doesn’t Senior Brother Luo ask Steward Lin to help inquire with the stewards from Spirit Talisman Pavilion and Spirit Plant Room?

If the stewards can agree to let me do fewer tasks, I would be more than willing."

Hearing Chu Ning bringing up the two stewards, Luo Yiping’s face changed slightly.

His obvious intention to take advantage wasn’t something he dared to discuss with the stewards.

Looking embarrassed, Luo Yiping’s gaze and expression toward Chu Ning became a bit displeased.

"My original intention was to use the courtyard to raise Spirit Beasts, selling more Spirit Beasts than Wind Canyon does, standing up for the sect.

But since you have other uses, I naturally won’t insist."

"Junior Brother Chu!" At this moment, Shen Zhengquan took the initiative to speak with a smile.

"If you think Junior Brother Luo should bear more of the profit, feel free to mention it."

"Sorry, Senior Brother Shen." Chu Ning shook his head.

"Steward has assigned tasks to be completed; I really do have use for the courtyard."

After saying this, Shen Zhengquan’s smile began to recede but soon returned to normal, nodding subtly.

The room suddenly fell silent.

Among the two female disciples who hadn’t spoken, Lu Miaoying opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something.

But catching a glimpse of Luo Yiping’s displeased expression, she didn’t dare to speak.

Seeing the tense atmosphere, Gu Xiaoqing spoke calmly:

"Since these shops and courtyards are managed by Junior Brother Chu from the Spirit Talisman Pavilion and Spirit Plant Room, he should be the one to make arrangements.

Junior Brother Luo and others also consider it from the sect’s perspective, no need for everyone to hurt their harmony."

Gu Xiaoqing’s tone was gentle, unhurried, but her words made it difficult for others to speak.

Hearing this, Chu Ning couldn’t help but glance at Gu Xiaoqing.

This senior sister was quite sensible, fair, and poised.

Her words reminded Luo Yiping and the others that he had the decision-making power over the shops and courtyards, while also providing them a way out.

Sure enough, after hearing her words, Luo Yiping’s expression flickered for a moment, snorted lightly, and started to walk out.

After taking a few steps, as if he couldn’t hold his frustration, he spoke again:

"In this Yan Workshop, our Cyan Creek Sect has always been competing with Wind Canyon.

Since you think you can manage, don’t disgrace our sect."

Leaving behind these ill-natured words, Luo Yiping left with a cold face.

Shen Zhengquan then looked deeply at Chu Ning and smiled:

"Junior Brother Luo’s words were also to uphold the sect’s reputation. Since the sect sent Junior Brother Chu here, I’m sure they won’t let us down."

Chu Ning laughed lightly, as if he didn’t grasp the hidden challenge in Shen Zhengquan’s words.

For Shen Zhengquan’s hypocritical stance, he disliked him just as much as Luo Yiping.

As the two left, Lu Miaoying also followed.

In the room, only Chu Ning and Gu Xiaoqing remained.

"Junior Brother Chu, previously other senior brothers from the Spirit Plant Room seemed to plant Replenishing Spirit Grass in the Spirit Field, do you have any plans?"

Upon hearing Gu Xiaoqing’s suggestion, a hint of surprise crossed Chu Ning’s face.

He had thought Gu Xiaoqing would bring the conversation back to persuade him.

Unexpectedly, she directly asked about the Spirit Field.

Chu Ning was just about to inquire about this, so he replied immediately:

"I was going to ask Senior Sister Gu if you mainly sell Replenishing Essence Pills in this market?"

Gu Xiaoqing shook her head, "Of course, I sell Replenishing Essence Pills; they seem to sell quite well. But I am more interested in selling Gathering Essence Pills."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning glanced at Gu Xiaoqing.

This senior sister’s alchemy technique was quite impressive.

Although Replenishing Essence Pills and Gathering Essence Pills only differ by a single character, and both are classified as Basic Elixirs, their effects differ completely.

Replenishing Essence Pills are relatively basic, mainly serving to restore magical power, categorized as Basic Lower Grade Elixirs.

The other, Gathering Essence Pills, primarily enhance magical power and cultivation.

In terms of refining difficulty, Gathering Essence Pills are indeed much harder to make than Replenishing Essence Pills, belonging to Basic Middle Grade Elixirs.

They’ve subtly reached the threshold of Basic Upper Grade Elixirs.

As thoughts raced in his mind, Chu Ning asked:

"Is the Golden Essence Fruit the primary ingredient for Gathering Essence Pills?"

"Junior Brother is indeed knowledgeable in Spirit Plants; the Golden Essence Fruit is the crucial primary ingredient for Gathering Essence Pills."

Gu Xiaoqing’s eyes sparkled at Chu Ning with a hint of hope.

"Could you possibly cultivate Golden Essence Fruit?"

Chu Ning nodded slightly. The Golden Essence Fruit is the main ingredient for Gathering Essence Pills; this was clearly outlined in the Jade Scroll provided by He Changyou.

The Jade Scroll not only detailed the uses of Golden Essence Fruit but also its cultivation method.

For him, it wasn’t difficult at all.

However, soon after, Chu Ning’s brows furrowed slightly.

"It’s just that I didn’t bring any Golden Essence Fruit seeds from the sect, and I’m unsure when Steward Lin will next visit the market."