Chapter 1088 - 281: Mud of the Muddied World, Shi Begins to Place Pieces
Unexpectedly, it is one of the Five-Colored Soil, the Black Soil.
Yu Ziqing thought for a moment and said.
"There's no problem giving you half a Storage Bag; I can't use it all anyway.
Senior, can you tell me about this Black Soil? I've only read brief records."
"Most of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures needed by Refining God cultivators require Black Soil to grow.
Moreover, there are now three places where it has been discovered and produced.
But all of them are places where Yin Souls and Ghost Domains run rampant.
The quantity is scarce; even if it's dug up to plant Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, it's difficult for them to survive.
The high price for the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures needed by Refining God cultivators is justified.
Of those three places, one has almost become impossible to find Black Soil.
The other two are guarded by Ghost Kings, and the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that naturally grow there are actually the best.
Those two Ghost Kings are quite sensible, understanding the trade-offs.
Now they use the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to trade for other things.
As long as they don't come out to do evil, no one troubles them.
You're not planning to..."
"No, I have no idea about the Ghost Kings you're talking about, I found these Black Soils somewhere else."
Wen Lingyou saw that Yu Ziqing spoke calmly, offhandedly, neither guilty nor overly assertive, and believed his words.
Yu Ziqing took out a new Storage Bag and gave half a bag of Black Soil to Wen Lingyou.
"Set the price as you see fit, and for the exchange, I'll give you a list later, no rush.
I have some professional matters to consult with Dean Nong, if it's convenient."
Wen Lingyou, having gotten the Black Soil, also showed a smile.
"I'll send someone to ask when Dean Nong will return."
"No need, I'm a junior; I can't trouble Dean Nong to come meet me, I'll go see him."
Yu Ziqing left the Lihuo Institute with the others.
Dean Nong's so-called going out was just tens of miles outside the Lihuo Institute.
Upon meeting him, Dean Nong was still busy in the experimental body, having notable achievements over the years, just running low on funds and resources.
Don't think that engaging in cultivation saves money; Dean Nong's research is money-burning, burning it to ashes and spreading it on the soil.
"Senior, I haven't seen you for years, yet you remain vigorous. A small gift, humble though it is."
As Yu Ziqing spoke, he stuffed the remaining half Storage Bag of Black Soil directly into Dean Nong's hand.
Dean Nong smiled and said.
"Why have you come to see me? Surely no good thing?"
He said while opening the Storage Bag for a look inside, and was slightly surprised to see half a Storage Bag of Black Soil.
"So much Black Soil..."
He handed the Storage Bag back, not daring to accept it directly.
"This is a greeting gift, Senior, please don't decline. I've come this time with a professional matter to trouble you."
Without allowing Dean Nong to refuse, Yu Ziqing quickly explained the sub-project in the Southern Sea and his need for Dean Nong's help.
"There's enough Black Soil, and everyone knows how to conduct research; I won't interfere or meddle.
After completion, there'll be an additional piece of Nine Heavens Breath Soil!
If the Senior has any unfinished projects, bring them along for research.
If you need a spirit field, we'll prepare one for you.
All the water for irrigation will be Spiritual Liquid, as much as needed, use freely.
I've always respected cultured seniors like you, never interfering randomly."
With Yu Ziqing's conditions piling up, the person leading the way got anxious before Dean Nong could react.
Not giving the other a chance to interrupt, Yu Ziqing added another line.
"I only want results; after all, expertise is in specialization, and in spirit plants, Senior is the most professional, crucial for the success of the big project."
Dean Nong hesitated for a moment.
"Are you serious?"
"Contact the Dean at the Southern Sea; you'll know if it's true. I never boast recklessly; I mean what I say.
Whatever Senior needs, feel free to ask. Whatever you want to bring, simply bring it.
Besides the sub-project, if you have free time and wish to research anything, go ahead.
I guarantee I won't interfere!"
"I also need the best fertilizer." Dean Nong added a sentence.
"There is plenty, more than enough."
With such conditions offered, Dean Nong couldn't help but agree.
The conditions were too favorable, freely using Black Soil, plenty of the best fertilizer processed by the Mixed Yuan Gold Bowl, Spiritual Liquid in abundance, a spirit field immediately provided if needed.
Topics could be researched freely, resources were fully supplied.
Then, that very day, Dean Nong didn't even return to Lihuo Institute and was already whisked away by Yu Ziqing.
By the time Wen Lingyou found out, the person had already flown hundreds of miles away.
In anger, Wen Lingyou gave orders that Yu Ziqing was never allowed to meet the other deans in the future.
As soon as he approaches Lihuo Institute, report immediately.
Yet, Wen Lingyou had no reason to stop it this time.
Yu Ziqing had the pretext, had the sponsorship, and even Dean Nong himself was willing, so he had no choice but to accept it.
He conveniently took a dean to the Southern Sea to continue researching spirit plants.
Yu Ziqing personally escorted him, sending him to the Big Island and secretly gave Yang three Storage Bags of Black Soil.
The two of them sat in a secret chamber, chatting about recent matters while sipping tea.
"The events of recent days are roughly so.
The Black Soil was also picked up from that place in the Abyss.
Help me sort it out."
"You really are bold and reckless; luckily, you didn't go down, or you might have truly perished inside." Yang sipped his tea with a cold sneer.
"Tell me."
"It's definitely related to Devils, that's for sure."
"I could guess that with the back of my foot, the Dadui turned into such a mess, involving the Nine-tailed Demon Fox from back then, of course, it's related to Devils."