Chapter 92: Not Selected

On Green Haze Island.

Waterfalls hung like silk ribbons, clear water rippled, verdant trees provided shade, green mountains resembled dark dye, the blue sky was as if washed clean, and white clouds drifted leisurely. The reclaimed Spirit Fields were distributed in terraces, arranged in a pleasing disorder…

The entire island had hundreds of acres of fertile land.

Within the Spirit Fields, many Low-Grade Spirit Farmers diligently toiled.

These Low-Grade Spirit Farmers, sensing people flying in the sky, looked up one after another, their eyes revealing expressions of envy.

Qin Ming glanced down at these Spirit Farmers below, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

It felt like only yesterday he was in their place, a sense of being in another world washing over him.

Green Haze Island truly lived up to its reputation as an island possessing a Second-Order Mid-Grade Spirit Vein. As soon as the two entered the island, they felt rich spiritual energy blowing towards them.

A faint blue Spirit Mist permeated the air, intertwining with the light, like flowing years, hazy and dreamlike.

Qin Ming surveyed the terrain of the entire island from the air, discovering that the island's shape resembled a pen holder, with a total of three Spirit Peaks.

Wu Jiang explained from the side, "This Green Haze Island has three Spirit Peaks within it. The central one is Red Cloud Peak, possessing the spiritual energy environment of a Second-Order Mid-Grade Spirit Vein."

"The two sides are Vast Sea Cliff and Mulberry Wood Peak, both having a Second-Order Low-Grade Spirit Vein environment."

Qin Ming nodded.

Immediately, the two landed on the mountainside of the central Red Cloud Peak.

At the Mountain Gate, several Mo Family Cultivators immediately came out, expressions alert, and stepped forward to question, "May I ask what brings you two fellow cultivators to our island?"

Wu Jiang explained their purpose.

The guards then went in to report.

After a moment.

An elderly man with silver hair walked out, radiating Spiritual Power Fluctuation of Qi Condensation Realm Ninth Level.

"Oh! It really is Little Wu!"

"Long time no see, didn't your esteemed father say you went to the Cloud Marsh Great Wilderness to seek Fated Chance? Why have you returned so quickly?"

Wu Jiang blushed upon hearing this, reached out and scratched the back of his head, and said awkwardly, "Old Mo, there was Turmoil over there, so I returned early."

"Hahaha! Returning is also good, even if there is Fated Chance, one must have the life to enjoy it." Old Mo nodded.

Then he looked at Qin Ming, observing his ordinary appearance, and frowned as he asked, "Presumably this young fellow cultivator is the Co-tenant you are introducing?"

Wu Jiang hurriedly nodded and said, "This is Fellow Daoist Qin Ming, Late Eighth Layer of Qi Condensation Realm, and a Rank 2 Spirit Plant Master."

As soon as these words came out.

A hint of shock flashed imperceptibly across Old Mo's expression, but he concealed it very well.

"To think Fellow Daoist Qin is a Rank 2 Spirit Plant Master, my apologies for not recognizing your talent!"

Qin Ming returned the greeting, "Greetings, Old Mo."

"Since this is the case, then please come with me to the Main Peak for a discussion. Coincidentally, the Family Head is currently selecting a Co-tenant, and several other fellow cultivators have already come to answer the summons." Saying this, Old Mo welcomed the two inside.

The three followed the winding mountain path upwards.

The mountain path through the forest was as refreshing as a poem, the Tea Mountains on both sides lush green, as if emeralds inlaid on the island.

Numerous Cave Residences and Courtyards were built against the mountain, a Secret Realm in the mountains, far from the hustle and bustle of the world, with only the chirping of insects and birds gently echoing in the Valley.

The morning light sprinkled on the highest building of the Main Peak, as if inlaid with gold edges, shining brightly.

Such a Spirit Land of natural beauty, filled with Immortal Qi, made one's heart yearn.

In an instant.

Qin Ming made a decision in his heart, even if it was a Co-tenant arrangement, he would rent a Spirit Peak here.

Farming here was indeed not a bad place.

Half an incense stick later.

The three entered the main hall of the Main Peak building.

At this time, several people were already sitting in the hall.

Seeing someone enter, everyone's gazes all converged on Qin Ming and Wu Jiang.

After Old Mo entered, he reported to a woman at the head of the hall, "Family Head, Young Master Wu has also introduced a Fellow Daoist Qin who is interested in Co-tenanting."

Qin Ming's gaze immediately fell upon her.

Sitting in the main seat was a beautiful woman with an exquisite face, about twenty years old, wearing a light green gauze dress, with a gentle temperament, elegant and composed.

This woman was Fairy Qingxia, Mo Lingwei.

On the way with Wu Jiang, he had mentioned to Qin Ming that Mo Lingwei was at the Late Seventh Layer of Qi Condensation Realm.

But when Qin Ming looked now, he discovered that she had concealed her actual Cultivation.

Her true Cultivation was Perfected Qi Condensation Realm.

Just one step away from Foundation Establishment.

If Qin Ming did not possess Divine Sense comparable to the Foundation Establishment Stage, he would probably have difficulty noticing the anomaly as well.

It seemed to be some extremely profound aura concealment technique.

Mo Lingwei smiled faintly at Qin Ming, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Qin, please take a seat."

Qin Ming nodded upon hearing this, and casually found a chair to sit down.

Subsequently, Mo Lingwei began to introduce matters related to Co-tenanting the Spirit Island, including the Rent and so on. Her every frown and smile was like a phoenix dancing, lotus flowers blooming.

"Then, everyone please introduce yourselves as well, I also need to carefully consider my choices."

"Finally, let me be blunt, if anyone has ulterior motives, then my Mo Family can terminate the Co-tenant agreement at any time."

Next.

The Cultivators who had come to the hall for Co-tenanting began to introduce themselves one by one.

These were Cultivators who had passed the Mo Family's screening before entering this hall.

None of them were ordinary Rogue Cultivators.

The first to introduce himself was a middle-aged Cultivator named Tang Feng, with Seventh Layer of Qi Condensation Realm Cultivation, a First-Order High-Grade Talisman Crafter.

This person's background was clear, he had worked hard in Vast Sea Immortal City for more than ten years, and this time renting the island was to seek a Spiritually Tranquil Land to Comprehend and Breakthrough to become a Second-Order Talisman Crafter.

The second to stand up and introduce himself was an elderly man in a Confucian robe, named Duan Haishan, with Eighth Layer of Qi Condensation Realm Cultivation, and like Qin Ming, he was also a Spirit Plant Master.

However, he was a First-Order High-Grade Spirit Plant Master, a lower rank than Qin Ming.

Following that.

After seven or eight Cultivators introduced themselves in succession.

It was finally Qin Ming's turn.

Qin Ming stood up, nodded to Mo Lingwei in the main seat, and then began to introduce himself.

When he mentioned his identity as a Rank 2 Spirit Plant Master, everyone present was astonished! "May I ask if Fellow Daoist Qin has a Spirit Planter Identification Token?" The elderly man named Duan Haishan, revealed a tangled expression, seemingly not quite believing that there was such a young Rank 2 Spirit Plant Master.

You must know, he had planted Spirit Plants his entire life, and now he had barely broken through to First-Order High-Grade.

Everyone also looked towards Qin Ming, also wanting to verify the truth.

A Rank 2 Spirit Plant Master, placed in any Great Sect or Power, would be treated as an Honored Guest.

Qin Ming nodded upon hearing this, and a Spirit Plant Master Identity Token appeared in his hand. He slightly urged Magical Power to inject into it.

The Spirit Plant representing Rank 2 Spirit Plant Master on the back of the token instantly lit up with a green halo.

"Truly a Rank 2 Spirit Plant Master!"

"Heroes emerge from youths… Fellow Daoist Qin is so accomplished at such a young age, this old man is truly impressed!" Duan Haishan dispelled his doubts, stood up and cupped his fists towards Qin Ming.

Mo Lingwei's heart surged with a wave of emotion, a hint of surprise flashed imperceptibly in her beautiful eyes.

But she quickly calmed down again, a thoughtful expression on her face.

After everyone had finished introducing themselves, Mo Lingwei said in a gentle and graceful voice, "Please wait for a moment, everyone, and have some Spirit Tea to rest."

"I will go into the Inner Hall with the Clan Elders to discuss, and will give everyone the final result shortly."

Saying this, Mo Lingwei gave a slight bow to everyone, and then went into the Inner Hall.

Two incense sticks later.

Mo Lingwei walked out again, and announced the results, "Fellow Daoist Tang Feng and Fellow Daoist Duan Haishan, please stay."

"The other fellow cultivators, I am truly sorry, you can tour the island, or leave as you wish."

As her voice fell.

Tang Feng's face lit up with joy upon hearing this.

Duan Haishan was taken aback at first, revealing a trace of incomprehension, and then also put on a smiling face.

The Cultivators who were not selected sighed in disappointment, and bid farewell to Mo Lingwei before leaving.

Qin Ming was also stunned by this result.

He could not fathom what Mo Lingwei was thinking, not choosing him, this Rank 2 Spirit Plant Master, but instead choosing First-Order High-Grade Spirit Plant Master Duan Haishan.

Since this was the case.

He also had no choice but to bid farewell and leave.

Wu Jiang had a blank expression, filled with doubt and confusion.

After saying goodbye to Old Mo, he hurriedly followed after him in a puff of smoke.

…

After arranging for Tang Feng and Duan Haishan to settle down.

Old Mo also voiced the doubts in his heart, "Family Head, why didn't you listen to us and choose Fellow Daoist Qin? He is…"

Mo Lingwei's brow furrowed slightly, waving her hand to interrupt his words, and then her expression became firm as she said, "If I want to lead the Family Clan to continue to thrive, I must be cautious, and cannot tolerate the slightest mistake."

"Tang Feng and Duan Haishan, you and I both know their roots and backgrounds. Their origins are clear, and they also have a good reputation in Vast Sea Immortal City, their character is reliable, and the key is that they are within our control."

"As for that Qin Ming, to be honest, I observed him in the hall for a long time just now, and I actually couldn't see through him at all."

"Moreover, a Rank 2 Spirit Plant Master is far beyond the scope of our control."

"It was also our first meeting, and I have never heard of any of his past deeds before."

"At least before I reach Foundation Establishment, having such a great figure living next door would also make me uneasy."

Old Mo then smiled in relief and said, "Family Head is becoming more and more like the Old Family Head."

Mo Lingwei smiled faintly upon hearing this, then a touch of sadness flashed across her expression.

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