The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 93

Chapter 93: Master of Magic Herb Cultivation

“You’re already a level two mage?” Zhao-shishu asked in surprise.

“Right now I want to take some level two magic herbs and try it out. The assessment is in three days. I’m afraid I won’t make it in time.” You XiaoMo told a lie without looking away.

This was something he was forced to do. Everyone knew that he was now only a level one mage. If he suddenly became a level two mage three days later during the assessment, with no rhyme or reason, it would definitely make people suspect him.

So he must start to refine level two magic pills now. Then three days later it would be perfectly justifiable. If he passed the test, he could chalk it up to good luck, coincidence, and the like.

Zhao-shishu knew about this matter. Actually, he already thought about this before.

He was one of the first to come into contact with You XiaoMo. He also knew that this young man had always been very diligent so he hoped in his heart that he would be able to pass the test. Otherwise, not only would he lose face, Capital Peak would also be embarrassed.

But it had been half a year and he had not seen him take level two magic herbs. A few days ago, he heard that he went into closed-door cultivation. So he was puzzled, could staying in closed-door cultivation make someone be able to refine level two magic pills? And then, a few days later, he came out of closed-door cultivation and ran here to him asking for level two magic herbs.

“Your Da Shixiong must have told you that level two magic herbs are not the same as level one magic herbs. You couldn’t just take whatever you want.” Zhao Zhen spoke in a businesslike manner. Regarding these things, he didn’t even make exceptions for his own son, Zhao DaZhou. But he would do his best to fulfill his duty as a father, that was to give him a chance to go fight for it. Although his son was sometimes lacking, he had never disappointed him before.

“Yes, Da Shixiong said that only a certain amount can be taken each day.” You XiaoMo replied immediately, nodding as he spoke.

Zhao Zhen continued speaking, “Let me explain it to you now. It takes a longer time to grow level two magic herbs compared to level one magic herbs. They are also not as easy to grow as level one magic herbs. So the harvest is relatively less er , hence the need for limits. This bit can’t be avoided by anyone. During their time, it was also the same for your Da Shixiong and Second Shixiong. Since you are now a level two mage, you can now take take enough for ten magic pills each day. If you think it is too little, you can only go fight for yourself.”

You XiaoMo thought it over, and said, “Zhao-shishu, can I take the amount for one month?”

“Of course. But if you take the whole amount for one month now, the next time can only be one month later. You can only take one month in advance, nothing more. Also the rules for level two magic pills is the same as for level one magic pills. You have to hand in half.” Zhao-shishu said.

“I understand. Thank you , Zhao-shishu.” You XiaoMo said happily.

“How much do you want now?” Zhao Zhen saw that he truly understood so he didn’t explain any further.

“One month’s worth. I want to make fifteen types of magic pills.” You XiaoMo spoke without any hesitation, just like he did before with the level one magic herbs.

Zhao Zhen also didn’t feel that it was strange, immediately allocating one month’s worth for him.

Ten magic pills a day was thirty stalks of magic herbs. So a month would be nine hundred stalks of magic herbs. This quantity , if one compared it to level one magic herbs , was nothing much ; but if one added it up for multiple disciples, it amounte d to one small fortune.

You XiaoMo got the nine hundred stalks of magic herbs easily and went back directly to his room.

Returning to the room, he took out a few stalks of magic herbs to take a look. Of course it was just like he thought. They were all low grade magic herbs mostly of low quality. Only this kind of magic herbs would be given out to the disciples to use freely. Otherwise, this amount each month, the Tian Xin Sect would sooner or later be driven to poverty.

You XiaoMo suddenly felt sympathy for the Tian Xin Sect. In fact, it was not easy being the Tian Xin Sect. So many disciples to nurture, it was no wonder that they formed a business division to earn money.

Three days of time. Not long , yet not short.

But this time You XiaoMo didn’t lock himself in his room and refine magic pills. Instead, he went to find Fang ChenYue.

Although this road of a mage seemed to be something he figured out from reading books and fumbling around, no matter how talented, it was still not something that could be done on one’s own. So he decided to go to Da Shixiong and dig up some information. At the least, he had to keep up appearances. On top of that, the Xiong next door told him that Da Shixiong asked him to go look for him when he came out of closed-door cultivation.

Fang ChenYue was extremely happy that Xiao Shidi was here to see him. If it weren’t for that this was a busy time, he would have gone to look for him again.

“Xiao Shidi, you’re finally willing to come out of closed-door cultivation. You really kept Da Shixiong waiting.” Fang ChenYue walked up to You XiaoMo and couldn’t help rubbing his head. He was already used to his full of life appearance and rosy cheeks. After all, everyone was a little different from others.

You XiaoMo knew that Da Shixiong had a lot of things that he wanted to tell him , so he simply said, “Da Shixiong, I have something to tell you.”

“Looking at your expression, it must be something good. Can it be that you are already a level two mage?” Fang ChenYue looked at him seriously, making a rough guess.

You XiaoMo stared at him in surprise, “How did you know?”

He hasn’t said anything!

Fang ChenYue looked at his shocked expression and smiled warmly, “I just met your Second Shixiong. He told me that you have come out of closed-door cultivation . Your assessment is in three days. Now looking at your very happy manner, I’m guessing that must be the reason.”

This Da Shixiong was really smart. You XiaoMo sighed in his heart. He felt that everyone around him was not someone to be trifled with. Each one was not as they seemed on the outside, like how still waters run deep.

Can it be that the reality is, he was too stupid , so in comparison , other people seemed especially smart?

In order to thank You XiaoMo for ceding the opportunity to him, Fang ChenYue answered his questions in detail. Especially since he knew that he just became a level two mage and with the assessment three days later, he told him all the necessary things that level two mages should focus on. Finally he told him that if he didn’t have enough magic herbs, he could get some from him.

Although he knew that Da Shixiong had a magic herb field, You XiaoMo didn’t plan on using his magic herbs. He grew magic herbs himself so he knew how hard it was to grow magic herbs.

But Da Shixiong’s manner was very firm , so You XiaoMo couldn’t refuse and so pretended to agree.

After this, You XiaoMo spent the whole morning interacting with Fang ChenYue.

Fang ChenYue, as a level four mage was much more knowledgeable than You XiaoMo. Also he had plenty of experience. Sometimes with just a few words he cleared up matters that perplexed You XiaoMo. Such as using the soul force.

Before, he completely didn’t understand why the soul force could easily melt the ice sculptures made out of condensed spiritual energy. Now he understood.

A very long time ago, an Elder said that the soul of a mage was like a sea that received a hundred rivers, just like a person’s tolerance. The soul could sense the spiritual energy on heaven and earth, and by absorbing pure spiritual energy, the soul could put it to use. Since the ice sculptures in the ice cave were made up of condensed spiritual energy, the soul force emanating from the soul could naturally cut or melt it.

On top of that, the purer the soul force of the mage, the higher the affinity with magic herbs. So , the quality of the magic herbs cultivated would also be better. It must be said that magic herbs were mostly spiritual entities.

Of course, this was what everyone knew. Only an outsider like You XiaoMo would be completely clueless. In other words, the purer the soul, the better.

One conversation later, the benefits You XiaoMo received were not little, and were much more than he would have gotten from reading on his own.

Now he knew why Ye-shishu was the best mage in the Tian Xin Sect when it came to cultivating magic herbs. That was because his soul was pure. Furthermore, he was very clear on good versus evil , and had very little desire for material gains. This type of person was indeed very suited to cultivating magic herbs.

“Xiao Shidi, you must remember one point. The higher the level of a mage doesn’t mean that the soul will be purer. This has to do with the heart of the mage. If one could put one’s heart at peace, not worrying about gains and losses, not caring about fame and wealth, then that person will be the best choice for cultivating magic herbs. Even if that person is a level one mage, he has a high chance of becoming an outstanding master of cultivating magic herbs.” Fang ChenYue said with a look of longing.

A master of magic herb cultivation was another profession that was available to mages. One with a bright future at that.

It must be said that on this continent, to find a mage who was really able to grow high quality magic herbs, it was possible that one couldn’t even be found in every ten thousand people. On top of that, most mages concentrated on raising their ability in refining magic pills , so it was even harder to find. But difficult to find didn’t mean this type of person didn’t exist.

Some mages, because of low innate talent, they have no way of becoming high level mages in this lifetime. So , most of them would choose to become magic herb cultivators. LongXia ng continent did not lack this kind of talent. But someone who was outstanding in both refining magic pills and cultivating magic herbs, like Ye-shishu , who was both a high level mage and a high level magic herb cultivator, they were considered a rare once – in – a – century talent.

Fang ChenYue had a secret that was only known to Fu ZiLin. His goal was actually not to be like Shifu, but Ye Han-shishu.

He wanted to be just like Ye Han-shishu and become a high level mage as well as a high level magic herb cultivator. He had always been working hard toward this goal. In a moment of excitement, Fang ChenYue told this secret to You XiaoMo and told him to keep it a secret, especially from Shifu. Seeing that Fang ChenYue shared such an important secret with him, You XiaoMo immediately agreed to keep the secret secure.

After taking leave from Fang ChenYue, You XiaoMo went back to his room.

His heart was in a constant state of excitement. A high level mage as well as a high level magic herb cultivator. That was such a mighty dream!

He also wanted to be like Da Shixiong and pursue a mighty dream. But when he thought about his innate talent, he felt that there was no hope for him to be a high level mage. But after talking with Da Shixiong, another door opened up for him.

That was to become a master of magic herb cultivation!

He felt that since he couldn’t become a high level mage, then becoming a high level magic herb cultivator was not a bad choice. Just like they say, ‘There are three hundred and sixty walks of life. Each one produces its own number one scholar’. He only had to be willing to work hard!