So Li Ye directly entered the Cave Mansion and took out the items he prepared to sell this time, which were actually Crystal Honey, Potato Flood Dragon meat, Lotus Pill, and some other materials.

He generously said, "A portion of this was originally meant to be placed in Ye Hall…"

His body shuddered slightly before awkwardly saying "Ye Hall."

"So feel free to take a look, both senior brothers."

"I'm going to prepare to gather Cloud Qi for the Cloud Treasure during the End of Heat solar term, so I'll leave first, and leave everything here in the care of you two and the other brothers and sisters."

After saying that, he confidently left the large pile of various materials there, turned around, and left.

The two remaining Spirit Plant Masters exchanged a look.

Before the others arrived, they picked up the items one by one to inspect them.

As officially certified Spirit Plant Masters from the Four Seasons Sect, they naturally were able to discern the characteristics of these materials.

"It seems Junior Brother Li follows the path of nature."

"The items aren't numerous, but they are of high quality."

"...But."

The two exchanged a glance, puzzled as to what kind of complex environment could produce such abundant, spiritual materials.

How much effort did Junior Brother Li spend constructing the Cave Mansion?

It's important to know that the structure of the Cave Mansion is actually part of a unified plan by the sect.

Inside, although it simulates the flow of day and night, and includes breezes and rain, it falls short compared to a truly natural environment.

This "unified" place finds it difficult to provide enough spirituality for Spirit Plants and Spirit Beasts.

"Wait a moment." Senior Brother Jin suddenly said:

"I remember seeing the records left by Junior Brother Li when cultivating Spirit Plants on island number 5632, and even among records spanning several hundred years, it could receive a Level A rating."

"So you're saying Junior Brother Li has an extraordinary talent for arranging Spirit Plants, almost replicating a natural environment?"

Senior Brother Sun gasped sharply.

If that were true, wouldn't Junior Brother Li, by continuing to arrange the Cave Mansion, be able to turn it into a real natural place, one of the conditions to generate a Mansion Spirit?

...

Li Ye, far off in the Light-bearing Pool, had no idea what speculations these senior brothers were making, as he was currently seated cross-legged at the center of a plum-blossom jade-built pool resembling an altar.

He had even specifically bathed and changed his clothes.

The surrounding halos were gathered by the jade of the altar, extremely warm.

It even gave him the odd feeling of sitting beneath a convex mirror.

"It's actually quite uncomfortable." Li Ye controlled his body's stability with effort, looking towards the slowly rising sunlight in the distance.

When the sunlight fully rises, it marks the official start of the End of Heat.

He adjusted his state, and at the moment when the sunlight rose, recited a Technique, beginning to gather some special Cloud Qi that suddenly rose between heaven and earth.

Those Cloud Qi bore an inexplicable spirituality, and even with the help of the Light-bearing Pool, capturing them wasn't easy for Li Ye.

From a distance, clouds and mist surged upon the Light-bearing Pool.

Strands of white Cloud Qi slowly gathered, swirling around Li Ye, and upon being touched with his Spiritual Power, transformed into clouds deposited inside the Light-bearing Pool.

This process required Li Ye to constantly operate the Seasonal Divine Power, and also imbue all the Cloud Qi with his own Spiritual Power, while using Divine Sense to suppress the spirituality inside that wanted to ascend and etch Runes…

Even with his powerful Divine Sense plus the help of Jianmu's Spiritual Power, he could only produce half a pound of Cloud Treasure in one two-hour period.

Yet, it was during this process that he suddenly discovered an alien source of Spiritual Power within himself.

Right in his pocket!

What thing could hide from his Divine Sense and stay in his pocket all this time?

He was instantly startled.

He hurriedly took out the item from his pocket, held it in his palm, and examined it carefully.

It turned out to be a seed.

[Name]: Xiguang Rice

[Mood]: Confused

[State]: Asleep

[Can Bind]: Any kind of rice spiritual object, with changes following the spiritual attribute of the bound party.

"When did this come to me."

Li Ye instantly thought of that sudden trial a few days ago; if there was something odd, it definitely was from there.

"Xiguang Rice… what a magical name."

"Hmm?"

He suddenly noticed the nearby clouds and halos gradually converging toward the seed, condensing into drops of water with a golden radiance.

This color and the Sunlight Qi overflowing inside this environment, could it be Sunlight Spirit Water?

——He didn't dare to presume it was Sunlight Divine Water, which can only condense a trace or so in the Seventh Layer and above of the Celestial Palace.

Could it be this thing is indeed rice and thus requires this Sunlight Spirit Water?

Li Ye naturally didn't have time to think too much, promptly assisting the Xiguang Rice seed in gathering Sunlight Spirit Water.

Also not forgetting to gather his own Cloud Treasure.

The speed was more than doubled!

...

"Junior Brother Li seems to be doing well."

The busy senior brothers and sisters cast a glance at Li Ye's direction and then retracted their gaze.

"Then we can rest assured."

At this moment, the spatial portal in the distance started to activate.

Several figures could be seen slowly walking out.

Their attires were quite light, vividly contrasting with the Four Seasons Sect cultivators, who were tightly wrapped in Taoist Robes.

"Oh."

Su Ya was slightly surprised, proactively stepping forward: "Yang Ke, you actually came out from the tribe?"

The ones arriving were accompanied by cool sea air, precisely Dao companions of the Merfolk tribe.

The Young Clan Leader of the Yangyao line showed a radiant smile, paired with healthy wheat-colored skin and a wealth-bred background.

In demeanor, he wasn't inferior to the Inner Sect disciples of the Four Seasons Sect, having a distinct charm of his own.

"The old man went to the Outer Sea to seek Flood Dragons, so I could leave the tribe, it coincided with the End of Heat trade fair, so here I am."

He first greeted the Four Seasons Sect disciples present before looking around, and curiously asked: "Why haven't I seen Taoist Friend Li?"

——Only Four Seasons Sect disciples could see the Light-bearing Pool, outsiders couldn't see through its special hidden Array.

Su Ya replied:

"Junior Brother Li is engaged with important matters but has taken out some treasures; if you want to see them, come take a look."

"Alright." Yang Ke told the Merfolk beside him: "You guys go see other things, if there's anything suitable, buy it. The Four Seasons Sect Dao friend's items cannot be inferior."

"Yes!"

The Merfolk dispersed at once to purchase other items.

The Merfolk themselves didn't have the profound Artifact Refining or Alchemy of the Four Seasons Sect, hence they frequently needed to purchase Spirit Pills and Spiritual Artifacts.

Once they all dispersed.

Only Yang Ke and Su Ya slowly walked forward, arriving at the stall where Li Ye's items were laid out for sale.

Here, an automated counter was naturally used, and simply sweeping it with Divine Sense would reveal the use of every item.

Yang Ke's first glance naturally went to the honey, now in bright jade cups, viscous with a sunlight hue.

It looked exceptionally appealing.

"This honey's quality seems to have improved a bit."

"Almost every month, its quality increases a little."

"Looking at it now, the contract I signed with Junior Brother Li seems like I'm gaining more."

Yang Ke's main reason for being here was actually for this matter.

Because the honey given by Li Ye almost every month improved insignificantly in quality, yet these little bits accumulated into quite a substantial enhancement.

Additionally, the honey was very popular within the tribe, and even some rival tribes competing for resources began tracing its origin, so he wanted to update the contract.

One thousand two hundred Spirit Stones per pound wouldn't do anymore.

Understanding his meaning, Su Ya was about to speak when a few more people came out of the distant spatial portal.

This time, those arriving were clad in special fur armor, encircled with fierce and persistent blood aura.

Yet they appeared exceedingly amicable.

Some even resembled bright scholars, their helmets had ears like tigers but slightly elongated.

Ferocity and amiability were surprisingly well-integrated within them, seeming quite harmonious.

After arriving, they looked around, noses twitching slightly, eyes lighting up.

They then quickened their pace to the stall, pointing at the Potato Flood Dragon meat there, they said:

"Tao friends of the Four Seasons Sect!"

"How much of this is there? Our Enlightened Race wants it all!"

Listening to this bold tone, it was clear they were individuals not short on Spirit Stones.

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