Immortality Cultivation: I Farm in the System Space

"Yes…" Lin Jing replied. "Where are you preparing to go? It actually requires two of you to go together," Huang Qingling spoke up at this moment. Elder Bai looked up and said to Huang Qingling: "Elder Yu was promoted to Golden Core and needs to report to the pavilion. When I left a while ago, it was to make a trip back to the pavilion to report this matter." "Now, I need to take Elder Yu back to the pavilion once more." Lin Jing was aware that Yuebaolou was backed by a mysterious organization, which was why it could grow so strong in the Nanming Domain, but he had never heard Elder Bai or Elder Yu mention this organization. The 'pavilion' that Elder Bai just mentioned must be the force behind Yuebaolou. "The pavilion? What's that?" Huang Qingling asked. Elder Bai then looked at both of them and said: "I suppose neither of you knows about it; then let me tell you both…" Lin Jing turned his head and glanced at Huang Qingling beside him, somewhat incredulous. It made sense for Lin Jing himself not to know about the forces behind Yuebaolou, as he had only come into contact with Yuebaolou not too long ago. But the fact that Huang Qingling, who was Elder Bai's niece, also didn't know about the power behind Yuebaolou, surprised Lin Jing. Elder Bai glanced at Lin Jing, as if he had noticed Lin Jing's confusion, but he didn't explain. Instead, he continued to say: "Right now, there are ostensibly two major forces in the Nanming Domain, one is Qingyuan Sword Sect, and the other is Nanming Immortal Sect." "These two great forces, one in the east and the other in the west, occupy more than half of the entire Nanming Domain." "And the other sects and families occupy the rest of the regions." "However…" "Between these two great forces, there is still another great power that has always been hidden, and this power's strength is sufficient to contend with the Qingyuan Sword Sect and the Nanming Immortal Sect." "This power is our Yuebaolou's supporting organization—Yiyun Pavilion." "Yiyun Pavilion rose to prominence ten thousand years ago, but unlike other sects…" "Yiyun Pavilion has always stayed hidden, developing as an organization, and then established commercial guilds, gradually seizing control of a large amount of resources." "Yuebaolou is one of their representatives." "Aside from Yuebaolou, there is also the widespread Nanyun Commercial Guild throughout the Nanming Domain, which in fact is also a force under Yiyun Pavilion." "Of course…" "Apart from these, there are many forces that are actually supported by Yiyun Pavilion behind the scenes. I will not tell you more about this…" As Elder Bai spoke to this point, he paused for a moment and then continued: "Now…" "As Elder Yu has ascended to Golden Core, according to the rules, he needs to return to the Yiyun Pavilion headquarters to report his duties." "That's why I have to take Elder Yu back with me." "This trip might be very short, or it might be quite long. After we leave, Yuebaolou will temporarily be managed by Steward Cheng." "If we encounter other issues and the delay is too lengthy, then the pavilion will send other Golden Core Cultivators here to temporarily act as attendants for Yuebaolou in Nanshan Market." "During this time, the two of you should just stay here and not go out looking for trouble." "Especially you, Qingling…" As Elder Bai said this, he looked toward Huang Qingling: "Old Man Bai, you're this distrustful of me?" Elder Bai pursed his lips and ignored her. He then turned his head towards Lin Jing and said: "During the time we're away, you have to keep a close eye on her and not let her cause any trouble…" "Of course…" Elder Bai's tone then shifted as he continued: "If someone really tries to take advantage of my absence to do something to you, there's no need to panic…" "If you encounter other unexpected situations, you can also go directly to Li Family's Grand Elder or Zhang Family Patriarch. I will speak to them in advance…" "Old Man Bai, is there really someone who wants to go against us?" Huang Qingling asked doubtfully. "I've received some news that there might be people looking for trouble with me." "And you too might be implicated," "It's just that right now, it's not very certain..." "Before I leave, I will try my best to arrange this matter properly." "Additionally, do not let down your guard, one must always be cautious because anything can happen," Elder Bai reminded them again. "Elder Bai, Elder Yu..." "Isn't it very quick for you to return and report?" Lin Jing asked. "Usually it is quick, but this time when we return, there might be some rewards in the Pavillion, and perhaps they will send Elder Yu on a training mission." "At that time..." "It is very likely that Elder Yu will be reassigned to another place." "I will help manage the situation and see if he can be assigned to one of the nearby Immortal Cities or return to Nanshan Market." "I see..." Lin Jing suddenly understood. "Elder Bai, Elder Yu, please rest assured" "I will definitely be more careful at that time." Lin Jing had some thoughts about the last things Elder Bai said. If there was anyone in the Fang Market who had a grudge against them, it could only be Liu Yiyuan. Speaking of which... Ever since the time at the black market, when Liu Yiyuan saw him and Huang Qingling so close, there had been no news from him for quite some time. Previously, his constant bothering of Huang Qingling was common knowledge, but now it seemed... "Could it be that Liu Yiyuan, out of love turned spite, wants to target the two of them?" Lin Jing couldn't help but think to himself. "But a single Liu Yiyuan definitely wouldn't warrant such attention from Elder Bai..." "Unless it's the person behind Liu Yiyuan..." ...... In the end, after discussing and finalizing everything, Lin Jing and Huang Qingling left. In the following days... Elder Bai and Elder Yu made all necessary arrangements before they departed. And Lin Jing's life returned to its peaceful state. During that time, Lin Jing and Huang Qingling's lives were the same old routine, with not much change. During this period, the two were invited to the Li Family's Spirit Field. Of course, Huang Qingling was not interested in such matters. But Lin Jing was an exception, during that period, he learned a lot from Li Tangyu about the knowledge of Spirit Plant cultivation, and in the end, Li Tangyu even gave Lin Jing several related books. However, Lin Jing didn't have an immediate use for this knowledge. Strangely enough, the Spirit Plants within the System Space didn't require his care at all and were growing well. There was even an absence of the most common pests found outside, something that couldn't be simply explained by the richness of Spiritual Energy. Because of this, Lin Jing had once performed an experiment. He caught a black threadworm that was nibbling on a Spirit Plant in the Li Family's Spirit Field and tried to bring it into the System Space. However, as soon as it entered the space, it turned directly into ash. It seemed that the System Space, aside from Lin Jing and these Spirit Plants, could not accommodate any other living being. But since the Spirit Plants didn't need to worry about pests, it did save Lin Jing a lot of trouble. He only needed to plant the Spirit Plants and then harvest them when the time came. ...... And so... Lin Jing continued his previous lifestyle, cultivating daily, practicing Alchemy, and occasionally having small gatherings in his courtyard. Life was quite comfortable. Until two months later, news finally came. Yuebaolou had sent a message, but Elder Bai and Elder Yu had not returned. Instead, a new Attendant had come to Yuebaolou.