Grow from a fairy seed

Chapter 3 Entering the pharmacy, earning two low-grade spiritual stones per day

Ji Qiu squatted half-crouched, feeling the subtle spiritual power scattered by the moonflower grass, and rummaged through the grass.

Soon, Ji Qiu found a blue herb that was obviously shorter than other grasses. It was Yuehua grass!
He used the sickle he had placed in his storage bag to dig out the moonflower grass from the soil.

The whole plant of Moonflower Grass is used as medicine, and the effect is better than cutting off part of the root system and using it as medicine.

Ji Qiu had read this from the medicine book at home.

Although the background of the Ji family is not comparable to that of the sect, fortunately, the ancestor was uneducated and suffered a lot, so he usually likes to collect various books.

He doesn't usually read it, but he just likes to buy it.

When Ji Qiu was young, he had nothing to do, so he looked for books to read. He learned a lot about music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and herbal medicine.

Later, the book was sold off by his elder brother and used for gambling, but the knowledge remained in Ji Qiu's mind.

A morning passed.

Ji Qiu collected 74 moongrass plants.

He took out the dry food from the storage bag.

Four fist-sized dry hard steamed buns were the lunch given to them by the sect.

They were hired oxen and horses anyway, and no one cared whether they were well fed or not, as long as they didn't starve to death.

Some fellow cultivators did not eat steamed buns, but took out the dried meat they had prepared.

One low-grade spiritual stone is enough to buy a lot of good food. Most casual cultivators bring their own food.

Ji Qiu was inexperienced and did not bring his own food, so he could only eat four steamed buns and continue working.

The sun moved from the top of the head to the side and was about to set.

Ji Qiu looked at the storage bag.

A total of 199 moonflower plants.

Ji Qiu found another one, and stopped after collecting 200 plants.

Wait until sunset.

The foundation-building disciple who sent them here flew over in a boat.

All the casual cultivators stood in a row, poured out the picked moonflower grass, and waited for counting.

Among all the casual cultivators, Ji Qiu dug up the least amount of moonflower grass.

Most of the other casual cultivators dug up 300 plants. Those who didn't have enough collected the money and shared the money later.

A monk next to him looked at the Yuehua grass that Ji Qiu had dug up, and was a bit gloating: "You can't dig it, you have to cut it, and cut it quickly."

Ji Qiu glanced at the monk next to him.

Evening primroses that had been cut could pass the test and were accepted by those Foundation Establishment disciples.

It really has to be harvested next time, and earning the Lingtian as soon as possible is the real thing, Ji Qiu thought in his heart.

Soon, the disciples of the sect arrived in front of Ji Qiu. After counting them, they said, "Two hundred plants of Moonflower Grass and two low-grade spirit stones."

He handed the low-grade spirit stone to Ji Qiu and suddenly asked: "Why did you dig up the Yuehua Grass by its roots?"

Ji Qiu answered truthfully: "Using the root of Yuehua grass as medicine has better effect and can make the elixir contain fewer impurities."

The sect disciple asked: "Have you learned alchemy?"

Ji Qiu shook his head: "I have only read some medicine books, but I have never learned how to make alchemy."

All elixir recipes are monopolized by the Daling royal family and sects, so naturally the Ji family cannot get them.

The sect disciple said: "The pharmacy still lacks a person who can dispense medicine. You can wait at the task table tomorrow. If the pharmacy agrees, I can let you try it."

"Come here every morning and leave in the evening, two low-grade spirit stones per day."

As soon as these words came out, several casual cultivators next to him immediately looked at him with regret, jealousy and envy.

Being able to work in the sect is much more stable than taking on sporadic tasks.

Ji Qiu asked: "Where do you live?"

"Qingshi Town, the people who go to distribute tasks will bring you here and send you away."

"Thank you, senior, I'll take over this job."

With 60 low-grade spiritual stones per month, you can save enough money to earn spiritual fields in less than 9 months.

The Foundation Establishment disciple nodded expressionlessly.

After counting all the herbs, he sent people back to Qingshi Town.

On the way back to the inn, Ji Qiu exchanged two low-grade spiritual stones for silver, a total of 16 taels, which was almost enough to stay for half a year.

When he arrived at the inn, Ji Qiu discussed it with the boss. He stayed here for a long time and the room rate for a month was reduced to two to five yuan.

Ji Qiu paid a month's room rent and spent another 1 penny on food before going upstairs and entering the house.

As soon as he entered the door, Ji Qiu saw Zhu Tao waiting at the door.

She came closer excitedly, looked at Ji Qiu up and down, left and right, and breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that he wasn't hurt."

Ji Qiu smiled: "I just went to pick herbs, so I won't get hurt."

"Today was good. I earned two low-grade spiritual stones. These are for you." Ji Qiu handed the remaining pieces of silver to Zhutao.

He usually has to go to work, so it is neither necessary nor convenient to carry so much money with him.

Without a storage bag, a dozen taels of silver is quite heavy.

Zhutao carefully put the money into her old purse and said seriously: "Don't worry, young master, money is where you are."

……

The waiter quickly brought the food up.

Ji Qiu's appetite was a little larger than usual.

After eating and drinking enough, Ji Qiu's fatigue dissipated a lot, and he took a comfortable bath again.

Zhutao also took a shower, got into bed, and held Ji Qiu's little hand again.

Ji Qiu asked: "Are you bored staying in the inn?"

Zhutao shook her head, and her black hair became a little messy as she moved, looking particularly fluffy in the moonlight.

"It's not boring, I'm just worried about the young master."

Ji Qiu said: "We should stay here for a few months. I will bring you some books back in a few days so that you will not be too busy."

Zhutao smiled: "Thank you for your concern, Master. When I have nothing to do, I will miss you, and then I won't be bored at all."

"If the young master wants to buy something for me, can you not buy books, but buy some fabrics and needlework, and I will make some pairs of boots for the young master."

Ji Qiu agreed.

The two fell asleep quickly.

The night passed.

In the early morning, Ji Qiu got up and prepared to go to work.

Zhutao wrapped five steamed buns and some dried meat for Ji Qiu in oil paper.

After getting ready, Ji Qiu went out.

The weather in May was still a bit deserted in the morning.

Ji Qiu arrived at the high platform and quickly attracted the attention of several people.

"That's him. It seems he's going to work as a helper at Tsukimi Sect Pharmacy."

"It's great. You can't get out of the wind or the sun, and you can still get the spiritual stone."

"That kind of work is boring. It's better to hunt monsters and earn him a month's salary in one go!"

"Where are those fellow Taoists who went to kill the white tiger yesterday?"

"Four are dead, two are disabled, and the monsters have not been killed. The two who are alive are actually worse than dead. In the future, let alone practicing, it will be difficult to be a farmer."

……

Soon, the disciple responsible for announcing the mission arrived.

The foundation-building disciple who took Ji Qiu to the Yuejian Sect yesterday was also there. He gave Ji Qiu a wink and motioned for Ji Qiu to come over to him.

Ji Qiu walked to this person.

"The pharmacy has agreed to accept you. Work more, ask less questions, and I will give you the spiritual stone. Do you understand?"

The agency takes a commission, I understand. Ji Qiu had a clear mind and raised his hands and said: "Senior, don't worry, I understand."

The foundation-building disciple nodded and said no more.

There are fewer tasks today than yesterday, and there are still three dangerous tasks of hunting monsters.

Many casual cultivators did not receive the job and had no choice but to leave.

Ji Qiu followed a few casual cultivators who were going to collect medicine, boarded the boat again, and arrived at Yuejian Sect.

The rest of the casual cultivators still went to the back mountain.

Ji Qiu was sent to the "Qianjin Pharmacy" on the top of the mountain.

An old man came out and looked Ji Qiu up and down: "My surname is He. Just call me Master He. Come with me."

Ji Qiu bowed his hands and said, "I've met Senior He."

On the way into the pharmacy, Master He told Ji Qiu some of his daily work: "Danfeng's disciples have tasks every month and must refine a sufficient number of elixirs."

"The peak is responsible for distributing medicinal materials. You must keep the good-quality medicinal materials. These are special herbs for the elders."

"You can divide ordinary medicinal materials into portions. Is that okay?"

Ji Qiu nodded: "It should be okay."

The difficulty of this job lies in how to identify the quality of medicinal herbs.

Ji Qiu is still somewhat confident.

"Okay, then you go and separate the heart fruits first. Each portion is 3, which means 74 portions."

(End of this chapter)