The Programmer Cultivator

Chapter 280 - 13: Deliberation and Probing for Key Information

Moreover, having the Flower Demon Elf Clan as a vassal race is quite a prestigious matter for the Sect. Therefore, the Sect’s leadership is taking this very seriously.

However, the Flower Demon Elf Clan places great importance on promises. They claim to have already pledged their allegiance. Based on their description, it seems that was to you, Junior Brother?"

Zhang Deming froze for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded. "If there was only one group of Flower Demon Elves in the Cyan Wood Secret Realm, then it must have been me."

Gan Zili smiled. "Since they already promised to become your vassals, Junior Brother, the Sect needs you to step forward and have them honor that pledge.

After all, the Sect has now captured the Secret Realm, so everything inside belongs to the Sect.

Besides, only a Sect has the resources to develop a vassal race like this. You wouldn’t be able to support them on your own, Junior Brother.

If you’re particularly fond of Flower Demon Elves, Junior Brother..."

Gan Zili paused here, casting a subtle glance at Yuee Mengsheng before continuing,

"once the Sect has cultivated a new Royal Race Flower Demon, you can have the first pick. Our Spirit Nurturing Peak does have that much authority.

Even without your contribution, Junior Brother, large-scale cultivation of Flower Demon Elves can only be handled by our Spirit Nurturing Peak."

Zhang Deming paused, looking at Gan Zili and the other two. ’These old guys are hundreds of years old, but every one of them is still a lecher.’

Acting as if he hadn’t caught the implication in Gan Zili’s words, he asked, "Our peak has methods for rapidly cultivating Flower Demon Elves?"

Gan Zili paused briefly, then smiled. "Have you forgotten what our Spirit Nurturing Peak is famous for, Junior Brother Zhang?"

’How could anyone forget? It’s the most dazzling profession in the Hongmeng Realm right now. Any Cultivator who knows anything wouldn’t possibly forget about Spirit Nurturing Masters.’

’Wait a minute, Spirit Nurturing Masters?’

’Uh... right. It seems I’ve once again forgotten what the primary job of a Spirit Nurturing Master actually is!’

Gan Zili chuckled. "Heh, after years of custom orders and handing out Spirit Nurturing Beads as rewards, it’s easy to forget our primary duty as Spirit Nurturing Masters!"

’Custom orders?’

’What the hell is that?’

’This won’t do. After I leave today, I have to use my authority to cram on Inner Sect knowledge. The general information I had access to before is seriously lagging behind.’

While these thoughts raced through Zhang Deming’s mind, Gan Zili continued, "Because the Flower Sea in the Cyan Wood Secret Realm wasn’t completely tainted, it’s barely usable after a few rounds of cleansing.

The Sect plans to have us old-timers step in and quickly cultivate a batch of Flower Demon Elves.

The goal is to cultivate them before the exchange conference to bring some glory to the Sect and boost its prestige."

Guk Liancai spoke up then, "Always messing around with these pointless matters day in and day out."

Zhang Deming glanced at him and nodded. "Alright, I’ll go speak with the Flower Demon Elf Clan about the vassalage."

Hearing this, the three of them looked up at Zhang Deming in unison, causing him to falter slightly.

Gan Zili gave a wry smile. "Junior Brother Zhang, this is something you can’t dodge."

Zhang Deming looked completely puzzled. "Dodge what?"

Seeing Zhang Deming’s blank expression, as if he truly had no idea, Gan Zili’s smile turned even more wry. Yuee Mengsheng also had an inscrutable look on his face.

Seeing Gan Zili at a loss for words, Guk Liancai said bluntly, "What else is there to dodge?

Our peak only has four Peak Masters. If we’re going to quickly cultivate Flower Demon Elves, of course the four of us are going to split the work.

You may not need to fulfill the Sect’s daily quotas, but this is the same as a custom order. You can’t get out of it."

Zhang Deming’s heart skipped a beat. At that moment, he was certain they knew he was a Spirit Nurturing Master.

However, he didn’t let any of it show on his face, asking with feigned confusion, "Senior Brother Guk, what are you talking about? What regular quotas? What orders?"

Gan Zili looked at Zhang Deming, seeing his determined refusal to admit anything. He smiled wryly, unsure how to proceed.

Yuee Mengsheng, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up. "My two junior brothers here forgot to mention the second matter first, which is probably why it wasn’t clear.

The second matter concerns recruiting the new Spirit Nurturing Master who appeared in Celestial Spirit City. After discussion, the Sect has decided to have you handle it, Junior Brother Zhang.

Since you yourself felt it was possible, Junior Brother Zhang, I assume there won’t be any issues, right?"

Zhang Deming: "..."

’So that’s what those old guys meant when they questioned me in the main hall a few days ago?’

’No wonder no one has come to the shop to make contact these past few days.’

When Zhang Deming didn’t reply, Yuee Mengsheng continued, "Since there are no issues, our peak has decided that you, Junior Brother, will be fully responsible for the matter of the new Spirit Nurturing Master.

Therefore, it’s only natural that you take on a share of this assigned task."

Zhang Deming’s mind was in turmoil, not because of the task, but because of his identity as a Spirit Nurturing Master.

’How on earth did these guys find out?’

’And they don’t even seem surprised that someone with my Tai Chi Cultivation could use the Spirit Nurturing Technique and become a Spirit Nurturing Master.’

’In fact, it seems that’s the very reason they pulled me into the Sect.’

Because of this, Zhang Deming was starting to understand why they had reacted to him this way and why they gave him such preferential treatment.

But this only made him more confused.

Because there was still one missing piece to the puzzle, a crucial one: the reason why they thought it was normal for someone at his cultivation level to become a Spirit Nurturing Master.

’This point is now having a serious impact on me. I have to fish for information today. It will determine my course of action from now on.’

At this, Gan Zili said with pleasant surprise, "Yes, that’s exactly what I mean! You just handle the assigned portion for the Spirit Nurturing Master from Celestial Spirit City, Junior Brother Zhang.

Not only that, but from now on, all matters concerning that Spirit Nurturing Master will be under your full authority, Junior Brother Zhang."

Zhang Deming: "..."

’Are they trying to say it doesn’t matter if I don’t admit it? That I don’t need to, as long as I do the work?’

’No wonder no one came to the shop to contact me after all these days. They were all convinced it was me, so why would they need to make contact?’

’So that’s the damn game they were playing with their questions in the main hall that day...’

For a moment, Zhang Deming didn’t know whether he should just go along with it or continue to deny it.

Seeing Zhang Deming’s silence, Gan Zili said, "Since you’ve tacitly agreed, Junior Brother, then it’s settled.

In a moment, I’ll give the order to divide the Flower Sea into four zones. We’ll each be responsible for one.

We’ll strive to cultivate enough Flower Demon Elves by the time the exchange conference starts. It would be great if we could produce two from the Royal Race."

Zhang Deming shot him a look. ’Confirmed. He’s definitely an old lecher.’

Gan Zili ignored Zhang Deming’s silence and continued, "Now, for the third matter: the custom order."

As he spoke, Gan Zili waved his hand, and a Light Screen materialized before the four of them. He went on,

"First is this order from the Yousheng Residence. Madam Qian’s youngest son has reached the age for Cultivation.

But after eight long years of various kinds of nurturing, his Spirit Root is still stuck at a value of seventeen due to an injury sustained in the womb.

It’s easy to foresee how arduous his path will be with a Spirit Root like that.

For this reason, Madam Qian has contacted our Celestial Spirit Sect, as well as the two other Upper Sects in the region—the Bai Shu Sect and the Hua Shui Palace—and placed this order.

She hopes that we can create a complete Inheritance order for her son, one that will last up to at least the Duality Cultivation realm.

The Inheritance requires a minimum of Control Level quality, but Mastery Level would be best..."

Zhang Deming listened to Gan Zili while reading the information on the Light Curtain.

Order: External Commission

Target: Qian Xiaogong (Youngest son of the Three Talents Independent Cultivator Qian Wushuang of Yousheng Residence)

Type: Inheritance Bead Set

Requirement: A complete Inheritance Bead Set, from Entry-Level Junior Apprentice to Duality Cultivation, that is well-rounded with no shortcomings.

Special Requirement: Due to the son’s low Spirit Root, his comprehension will inevitably be insufficient. The Spirit Nurturing Beads for every stage must be no lower than grade-two Control Level quality, and preferably grade-three Mastery Level.

Price: Starting at 5,000 Spirit Stones, with no upper limit. Final price to be negotiated in person based on the compatibility of the bead set.

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