8mi Chapter 80: May I have a look at it?
Chapter 80: May I have a look at it?
Zhang San and Li Si volunteered to help, and Jiang Qiu naturally wouldn't be stingy with the reward. It just so happened that they had carried out several first-generation hybridizations yesterday, and the characteristics of some of the [Golden Spirit Arrow Cages] that were "extracted" were not ideal, so they couldn't be used by him, and it was also difficult to sell such spiritual seeds used for cultivation.
But no matter how you look at it.
It is also the result of a first-generation hybridization.
Even if you are not a practitioner, it is worth studying.
It can still be used once it is cultivated.
So he took out two Golden Spirit Arrow Cages and gave them to Zhang San and Li Si. After some polite refusals, the two happily accepted them, thanked him repeatedly, and left with a joyful expression on their faces.
"Brother Jiang is so generous. He only helped us with a small favor, but he's willing to give us a first-generation hybrid spirit seed. It must be very valuable, right?" Zhang San wiped the spiral shell of the [Golden Spirit Arrow Cage] spirit seed with his sleeve, his eyes shining brightly.
"They all look like hybrids of rare spiritual plants I've never seen before. They definitely won't be cheap. I wonder what will grow after they're planted." Li Si held up the spiritual seed, its spiral shell pattern shimmering in the sunlight.
"You're going to use it for planting?" Zhang San was taken aback.
"Isn't the purpose of spirit seeds to be cultivated? Although my abilities are limited now, if I can successfully cultivate them in the future and summarize a formula that works, I can truly help Brother Jiang with his work." Li Si gripped the spirit seed tightly, her eyes filled with longing and anticipation.
Zhang San shook his head. "Right now, all we can grow are common spiritual plants like the Wood Edge Flower. We can't even cultivate a high-grade one. We haven't come into contact with rarer spiritual plants, let alone first-generation hybrid spiritual plants."
He rubbed the spirit seed with his thumb, then slowly placed it into his spirit seed bag, sealing the opening. "I might as well keep it safe as a memento. After all... this is the first rare spirit seed Brother Jiang gave us."
Li Si smiled and did not refute.
The two soon parted ways in the flower stand area and returned to their respective workplaces.
While tending to Du Ziyue's potted plants, Li Si considered cultivating the [Golden Spirit Arrow Cage]. However, he had never been exposed to cultivation courses and was not even clear about what was needed to cultivate a first-generation hybrid spirit seed.
Before they knew it, dusk had fallen, and the streetlights flickered on. Li Si clocked out, but didn't leave as usual. Du Ziyue, who had just finished checking the nursing work, seemed to sense something and raised an eyebrow, asking, "Is there anything else?"
"Um... Brother Du, may I ask you a question about cultivating spirit seeds?" Li Si smiled politely and spoke in a courteous tone.
"Heh, why wait until after get off work to ask about training issues?" Du Ziyue found it inexplicably amusing. "A young employee like you is here to learn and gain experience. If you don't ask me, who else can you ask?"
Li Si secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although the other party was a cultivator, he was always easy to talk to, and he hadn't held it against her for not recognizing him when they first met. "Brother Du, I want to know..."
He voiced his question about how to cultivate a first-generation hybrid spirit seed. Du Ziyue frowned and asked疑惑地问道, "Why are you asking this?"
"Um, when I was helping Brother Jiang with his work today, he gave me a spare first-generation hybrid spirit seed, so I wanted to ask how to cultivate it." Li Si smiled awkwardly, somewhat embarrassed.
"What? He gave you a hybrid spirit seed!" Du Ziyue's eyes widened in disbelief. "Wait, you mean he's already successfully completed one generation of hybridization and has extra spirit seeds!"
"Yes, that seems to be the case." Li Si nodded.
"Hiss—" Du Ziyue gasped, his brows furrowing and his heart pounding. "May I have a look?"
Li Si paused for a moment, then took out the [Golden Spirit Arrow Cage] spirit seed from her pocket. "Here, Brother Jiang seems to have named it [Golden Spirit Arrow Cage]."
*Thud*, the hard texture landed in his palms, and Du Ziyue's blood circulated wildly, surging endlessly. Even though he hadn't succeeded in hybridization in his previous attempts, he could tell, "Holy crap, it's a mutated hybrid!"
"Huh? What do you mean?" Li Si scratched her head.
Du Ziyue explained it again, still staring intently at the [Golden Spirit Arrow Cage]—
"In short, without sufficient talent for cultivation and the right physical condition to assist, you can't hybridize something like this. To be honest, I haven't even personally sown a rare spiritual plant yet, let alone a spiritual seed like this that requires rare spiritual plants for both the father and mother!"
"So you're saying I have no chance to cultivate the [Golden Spirit Arrow Cage]?!" Li Si's heart skipped a beat, and she stared wide-eyed in disbelief. Even the other person, who was already a cultivator, said this, so how could she possibly succeed?
"It's very, very difficult..." Du Ziyue sighed, reluctantly returning the spirit seed. "Theoretically, any level 1 spirit seed can be planted without cultivation. However, spirit seeds with high potential require a high level of spiritual energy utilization ability. This may be the most difficult level of hybridization in a generation."
He pondered for a moment, a look of admiration flashing in his eyes, as if looking up to a towering mountain. "Old Tian, the old apprentice in the garden, has cultivated for decades, but has yet to successfully mutate and hybridize. This kind of spiritual seed is very distant for us."
"I understand," Li Si said, looking lost and disappointed.
Without the "Powder-Gathering Fairy" and cultivation notes mentioned by Du Ziyue, the special supply of edible spiritual fruits, and the innate level of spiritual energy utilization, it would be a long and arduous journey for him to plant the spiritual seed given by Brother Jiang.
"Well, I suggest you find out which trainee needs a first-generation hybrid metal spirit seed. It shouldn't be difficult to sell it for tens of thousands of yuan at this level, which is a considerable amount of training funds," Du Ziyue said enviously.
"Thank you for your guidance, Brother Du. I'll look into it when I have the chance," Li Si said, but a hint of determination flashed in his eyes. He had no intention of selling it.
Tens of thousands of yuan is a lot of money, but Brother Jiang only gave me one spiritual seed, so I have to try planting it no matter what.
……
Meanwhile, on the other side of the outer courtyard, Zhang San approached Wang Baisheng, "Brother Wang, I got a first-generation hybrid spirit seed and want to keep it. Is there any way to prevent it from rotting?"
Wang Baisheng turned around, his gaze falling on the spirit seed in the man's hand. His expression sharpened instantly. "The outer shell of this mutated, hybrid metallic spirit seed is not easily perishable; normal storage is fine. But where did you get it?"
"Brother Jiang gave it to me."
"Jiang Qiu?"
Wang Baisheng's eyelids twitched slightly. He took the spirit seed from the umbrella and examined it closely, muttering to himself:
"Didn't he cultivate a dual metal and wood cultivation method? How come the first generation of hybrids is a pure metal spirit seed? Was he just playing around with hybridization, or did he already have other results that could 'bear fruit'...?"
"Brother Wang, Brother Wang, um, thank you for your explanation, I'm about to go home." After a while, Zhang San chuckled awkwardly and gestured to the spirit seed with his eyes.
"Hmm," Wang Baisheng nodded, returning the spirit seed expressionlessly. After the other party took his leave, he slowly furrowed his brows. "The most difficult condition to achieve in the breakthrough of the [Growth Realm] is that the hybridization results can't stop Jiang Qiu. He'll most likely be on time for this year's 'Reproduction Competition'..."
The phone rang. He dialed Wu Shan's number. "Bai Sheng, what's up with this sudden call?"
"Master, according to your planned route, the first generation of hybridization between the [Wood Spirit Grape] and the [Wood Spirit Vine] was successfully completed yesterday. I am preparing to research the second generation of hybridization before breaking through to the [Propagation Realm]." Wang Baisheng's eyes narrowed.
"Not bad, such results so soon after arriving at the [Growth Realm], you are indeed suitable for my path. As for the second-generation hybrid, I have prepared the other first-generation hybrid spirit seed needed. Since you plan to conduct research in advance, I will hand it over to you tomorrow," Wu Shan said with satisfaction.
"Thank you, Master."
As the call ended, Wang Baisheng pressed his rough right hand against his chest. Thump, thump, his heartbeat was stronger than ever. The image of Jiang Qiu demonstrating "Accumulating Wealth Daily" during his internship assessment flashed through his mind.
He focused his mind and said, "Jiang Qiu, in the 'Reproduction Competition,' I aim for a top-three finish and a guaranteed top spot. We'll have another competition then."
The battles among the resident spiritual plants are not about comparing their levels. With hundreds of plants clashing, geniuses and mediocre talents are on the same stage, and it is still uncertain who will emerge victorious.
In matters of fighting, Jiang Qiu might not be stronger than himself.