The Eternal Farmer: I Trade My Harvest for Immortality Chapter 40

However, Jiang Chen's first thought was not to sell it. It was to relocate it elsewhere—for example, to that hidden cave beneath the Stone Mountain.

Therefore, he decisively released his spiritual power, enveloping this mutant Spirit Rice from top to bottom, including even the roots within the black soil.

Immediately after, he began digging carefully with his other hand.

Before long, this mutant Spirit Rice was dug up. And it wasn't damaged in the slightest.

Soon, Jiang Chen transported this mutant Spirit Rice to the Stone Mountain. He transplanted it anew into the black soil. Then he made several trips back and forth to bring spring water.

During this process, his spiritual power never ceased, fearing any mishap. Fortunately, there were no problems in the end.

"If every one of my Spirit Rice plants were this mutant variety, wouldn't the yield reach at least five thousand jin or more?" Jiang Chen half-squatted, carefully examining the transplanted mutant Spirit Rice.

Even with just this single plant, one could see its future potential. Especially what caught Jiang Chen's attention most was this [Fruitful and Blessed] trait.

Could it be that the more ears of rice or seeds there are, the deeper the degree of mutation?

Harboring this conjecture, Jiang Chen left the inner space of the Stone Mountain.

Just as he arrived outside, his communication talisman began to vibrate. Taking it out from his small storage pouch, he saw it was from Chen Bo.

"Didn't you say you would help me harvest the Colorful Orchids?"

"If you have something else to do, you don't have to come."

The communication ended.

Jiang Chen put down the communication talisman in his hand and raised an eyebrow.

This was like someone delivering a pillow just as he was getting sleepy. The lifespan he had consumed needed replenishment anyway. He could also inquire about information regarding mutant spirit plants from Chen Bo's side.

In a flash, it was noon the next day.

Jiang Chen fed the little yellow dog and the Spirit Hen before setting off. Taking the same path as before, he moved a bit faster this time.

By the time he arrived, Chen Bo was already waiting in the pavilion. Chen Bo opened the gate of the fence and then waved. "Come in."

The two walked one after the other.

Since it wasn't his first time here, Jiang Chen didn't observe other areas. His gaze immediately turned toward the Colorful Orchids waiting to be harvested.

He noticed their color had actually deepened further. They looked somewhat dense now, and a faint fragrance lingered in the air.

Chen Bo asked, "Will you rest first, or start harvesting directly?"

Jiang Chen smiled immediately. "This is some Spirit Wine I brewed. Senior Brother can taste it while guiding me through the harvest."

"Spirit Wine?" Chen Bo's eyes showed anticipation.

Jiang Chen took out a pre-prepared jin of Tier-2 Spirit Wine from his small storage pouch and handed it over. Then he actively walked toward the Spirit Farm where the Colorful Orchids were planted.

Chen Bo took it and returned to the pavilion first, immediately pouring himself a cup.

Instantly, a rich aroma of rice and wine spread out.

Although he hadn't tasted it yet, just from the fragrance alone, he could judge its quality was certainly not poor.

Chen Bo couldn't help but glance at Jiang Chen, who had entered his spirit farm. He hadn't expected someone so young to possess such remarkable brewing skills.

At that moment, Jiang Chen called out from within the spirit farm, "Senior Brother, is the harvesting method for this Colorful Orchid also starting from the roots?"

"Yes," Chen Bo responded, then picked up his cup and took a small sip.

Instantly, his whole body felt as if struck by lightning.

The mellow wine slid down his mouth and throat into his stomach. In that instant, a warm current surged throughout his entire body.

It must be known that Spirit Wine is very common; many spirit farmers brew it themselves. But Spirit Wine of this quality, this taste, this caliber...

Chen Bo swore that within the entire Spirit Farm area, aside from Jiang Chen, no one could brew something like this. It was hard to believe this was actually the most common, even most ordinary type of Spirit Wine.

Yet its taste and the state it induced after drinking left him utterly enchanted.

He immediately downed it all in one go, then narrowed his eyes to savor it carefully.

On the other side, seeing that Chen Bo was drinking, Jiang Chen didn't disturb him. He quietly activated the Evergreen Art to sense the state of the Colorful Orchids.

[Peak Quality in Three Days]

Seeing this information, Jiang Chen frowned.

He had initially thought Chen Bo would be stronger than Wang Ze. But instead, he found these two were about equal. Their understanding of spirit plants hadn't reached a meticulous level. Neither could grasp the optimal timing for quality improvement.

However, he had no intention of reminding him. His persona was that of a formal disciple who had just entered a year ago. If he appeared more skilled than people like Chen Bo and Wang Ze, it could easily offend others.

Therefore, Jiang Chen bent down and began harvesting diligently.

Once he started working, time flew by quickly.

After one shichen (two hours), all the Colorful Orchids were completely harvested.

Every single plant, neatly arranged on the field ridge. Piled up, they reached nearly three meters in height, resembling a colorful wall.

"Senior Brother, I've finished harvesting," Jiang Chen called out, seeing no response from the other side for a long time.

"Hmm?" Chen Bo emerged from his tipsy state, his gaze unfocused as he said, "Oh!"

One jin of Tier-2 Spirit Wine. In this one shichen, he had managed to finish half a jin. Although he hadn't lost consciousness yet, he was already feeling euphoric.

Walking unsteadily, with deep and shallow steps, he looked ready to fall over at any moment.

Jiang Chen climbed onto the field ridge for a look and couldn't help but be taken aback. "Drunk?"

Chen Bo asked with a smile, "Junior Brother, where did you learn such brewing skills?"

"From a wandering old beggar."

Chen Bo nodded slightly. "Truly, masters are among the people. Originally, an utterly ordinary Spirit Wine could reach such quality. Truly impressive."

Hearing this, Jiang Chen smiled. "If Senior Brother enjoys drinking it, I'll bring some more next time."

Chen Bo expressed regret. "It's a pity my cousin has already left the Immortal Sect for the Central Region. Otherwise, I would definitely have sent some for him to taste."

Seeing that Chen Bo was still drunk, Jiang Chen seized the opportunity to inquire, "Senior Brother, I've heard spirit plants can mutate?"

Chen Bo was momentarily stunned, then nodded. "Yes, indeed. Some spirit plants can mutate at certain points in time, stages, or under specific environmental conditions. But the probability is very, very low."

In all his years at the Spirit Farm, he had only seen it twice. One can imagine how rare it is.

"What about their value?" Jiang Chen asked with full curiosity.

"Mutant spirit plants are scarce goods; many people are collecting them. Either submit them to the sect for a reward of at least 1,000 contribution points, or sell them outside for at least a hundred Mid-grade Spirit Stones," Chen Bo answered.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen was utterly shocked.

Any random mutant spirit plant has a value of 1,000 points or over a hundred Mid-grade Spirit Stones?

Then that mutant Spirit Rice with the [Fruitful and Blessed] trait must be even more astonishing!