Chapter 276: Chapter 276
Hearing that they could obtain elixirs, Zhang Nianchuan and others were quite curious.
The sect had issued elixirs before, such as the Qi Cultivation Pill and the Crescent Pill.
What elixir is it this time?
They couldn’t help but look towards She Qingqing.
As a renowned alchemist in the sect, all the elixirs currently produced by the Cyan Mountain Sect were crafted by She Qingqing’s hand. This time, Lu Yuanshan was going to bestow an elixir, so She Qingqing surely knew about it.
Facing everyone’s gaze, She Qingqing only gave a faint smile without saying a word.
"Alright, stop looking at her."
"This time, the elixir is called Reishi Powder, and indeed it was refined by She Qingqing."
Lu Yuanshan was straightforward, and after introducing the effects of Reishi Powder, he took out five bottles of Reishi Powder and gave each of the disciples present one bottle.
In one bottle of Reishi Powder, the quantity of Reishi Powder reached twelve pieces.
As for the remaining bottle, Lu Yuanshan thought for a moment and decided not to distribute it temporarily, keeping it with him instead.
Over in Guangde County, Xuu Mengyuan, who currently has the cultivation level of the Eighth-Layer Qi Cultivation, also needed the Reishi Powder to enhance his cultivation level.
After the elixirs were distributed, Song Minghui, Zhang Nianchuan, and others held the elixirs in their hands, each secretly excited.
The effect of Reishi Powder, which can increase the cultivation of a late-stage Qi Cultivator, is indeed significant.
Looking around at the fellow disciples, they were also in the late-stage Qi Cultivation, clearly the highest level disciples in the Cyan Mountain Sect. Follow current novels on novel·fire.net
After expressing gratitude one by one, Lu Yuanshan did not disperse the disciples but brought up another matter.
"Now that you have Reishi Powder, go back and refine it as soon as possible to consolidate your cultivation. Avoid spreading the word if possible."
"Among the only batch of disciples in the Cyan Mountain Sect, your strength and talent are the best. Future Foundation Establishment Cultivators will also be born among you."
"You must cultivate well, reach Qi Cultivation Great Perfection as soon as possible, so the sect can refine Foundation Establishment Pills for you."
"Currently, only the main ingredient for the Foundation Establishment Pill, Golden Lotus, is missing, and then the Foundation Establishment Pill can be refined."
"Don’t look at She Qingqing’s current alchemy mastery, which is at Tier Three Middle Grade, but her talent is outstanding, and she’s very diligent, studious and eager to learn. She will soon reach the Tier Three Top-Grade Alchemist level."
"Qingqing achieved such results all because of the sect’s cultivation."
She Qingqing modestly spoke and couldn’t help but ask: "I wonder if there’s a way to obtain the Golden Lotus? Is the other matter the Sect Leader mentioned related to Golden Lotus?"
"This matter is not related to the Golden Lotus."
Lu Yuanshan showed a serious expression and explained: "Recently, news came from Guangde County. The Zhang Family in Lushan County discovered a Marching Ant Nest near their family base after a heavy rain. A large number of marching ants damaged the spirit fields, injured family members, and livestock, and spread to surrounding towns, necessitating urgent clearance."
"Guangde County is close to the Zhang Family base. If these marching ants are not cleared in time, the ant tide might affect the stability of Guangde County."
The Zhang Family in Lushan County is one of the local cultivation clans, a Qi Cultivation Clan, established for only a hundred and seventy years.
The Clan Leader Zhang Deming’s cultivation has reached the Sixth-Layer Qi Cultivation, making him one of the only sixteen Qi Cultivators in the Zhang Family.
He has some connections with Xuu Mengyuan, often appearing in Guangde County and interacting with Xuu Mengyuan.
After the marching ant tide appeared at the Zhang Family base, although the Zhang Family promptly acted to resist and clear them, they couldn’t clear all the ant swarms.
The Marching Ants themselves aren’t much of a threat; their magical power is pitifully small and can be easily killed by any early-stage Qi Cultivator.
But the frightening thing about the Marching Ants lies in their terrifying devouring capability and sheer number.
More fierce than locusts, the Marching Ants’ jaw strength is so powerful they can crush ordinary iron, making them extremely terrifying creatures to mortals.
Marching Ants reproduce and live in colonies, with numbers easily reaching hundreds of thousands, all led by a single Ant Queen.
A marching ant colony of around a hundred thousand, led by an Ant Queen, is very troublesome even for cultivators.
After the heavy rain, the ant nest that appeared at the Zhang Family’s location had a marching ant population of around six hundred thousand.
Under the joint efforts of the sixteen Qi Cultivators in the Zhang Family, only about thirty thousand ants were cleared.
The remaining marching ants, like a vast locust army, crazily devoured the Zhang Family’s thirty acres of spirit fields, destroying all of them in an instant.
The Zhang Family’s strength is too weak to contend with a swarm of this magnitude, forcing Zhang Deming to head to Guangde County to seek help from Xuu Mengyuan nearby.
Upon hearing this, Xuu Mengyuan wanted to help the Zhang Family, but because he must remain at his post to guard the City Defense Array, he couldn’t leave Guangde County for this matter.
Thus, he could only send some City Guard Army members with cultivation levels at the First Layer or Second Layer to assist.
After informing Zhang Nianchuan and the others about the marching ant outbreak, Lu Yuanshan issued an order.
"For this ant tide, I want to dispatch you to assist the Zhang Family and also guard Guangde County."
"This matter concerns Guangde County’s peace; the ant tide cannot be ignored. The looming danger should be clear to everyone."
As Lu Yuanshan spoke, he wore a serious expression.
"This group of marching ants isn’t strong, but their large numbers give them an advantage. For you, with adequate preparation, they shouldn’t pose much of a threat."
"Are you willing to undertake this mission?"
At these words, the hall fell into a brief silence.
Song Minghui was the first to nod and respond: "Sect Leader, I am willing to go on this mission!"
Following Song Minghui’s lead, Zhang Nianchuan and Lin Han also nodded, expressing their willingness to comply.
Lin Han and Xuu Yi didn’t hesitate, understanding clearly that this matter could not be refused.
Having just received the Reishi Powder, they felt a sense of duty to assist the Zhang Family in dealing with the marching ants.
"Good, then I’ll leave it to you all."
The decision was made.
Without further delay, that afternoon, Song Minghui, Zhang Nianchuan, Lin Han, Xuu Yi, and Chu Qin formed a five-person team and set off for the Zhang Family.
For this expedition, to better deal with the ant swarm, She Qingqing specially refined some insect-repelling drugs, according to Lu Yuanshan’s instructions.
The Zhang Family in Lushan County is very close to Guangde County, so the five didn’t spend much time reaching the Zhang Family.
The Zhang Family is called a cultivation clan, but in reality, mortals make up over ninety percent of their six thousand members.
The Zhang Family’s survival depends on their spirit fields and a Tier One High-grade Spirit Vein.
There’s no need to elaborate on the spirit fields, as selling spirit rice can bring in spirit stone income.
Many cultivation clans start with farming, gradually earning income, accumulating spirit stone resources, and driving other industries.