Becoming evil makes you ten times stronger, but becoming a demon gives you hundredfold strength

Tan Xingyu's choice of the Thousand Sun Star had its reasons; he was a very honest, low-profile Golden Core, but also a very decent person.

In the days that followed, the relationship between Bai Qianqian and Tan Xingyu was exceptionally good.

Due to the lack of Spirit Stones, the Immortal Sect developed the Spirit Plant Cultivation Technique, which converts the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth into something akin to Spirit Stones that can be eaten.

Tan Xingyu was an expert in this field, not skilled in combat; he spent his whole life farming, and many even ridiculed him, saying he was nothing but an old ox.

It was simply that farming was too arduous, too slow.

And today, Meng Yu brought a Female Golden Core who also came from a farming background?

How could that be possible? There might be a few girls in the Immortal Sect's architecture department, but in agriculture... ha... during his college days, the entire department was in tears.

Real experts can often discern the truth about each other after just a couple of conversations. Tan Xingyu and Bai Qianqian, both genuine experts, quickly hit it off, sharing much common language.

Bai Qianqian learned from his experience in Spirit Rice paddies, and she shared with him the tricks of growing vegetables. Although the small spells they used differed, the results were all excellent.

Tan Xingyu boasted that the Thousand Sun Star had become the agricultural base of the Immortal Sect, providing not only a large amount of food crops every year but also a lot of Spirit Rice for everyone. Bai Qianqian's large eyes were full of admiration, and then she talked about her own hardships in planting Spirit Rice and Spirit Fruits, especially when Tan Xingyu heard Bai Qianqian recount her efforts in starting from scratch and enduring all sorts of hardships... Believe it or not, it's tough for the big men on the construction site, but imagine a beautiful young girl doing heavier and more tiring work than you.

First, such a thing was truly unlikely to happen.

Second, if it did happen, you would only pity her more, help her, and advise her to grab a bucket and run away.

Tan Xingyu did not ask further, and Bai Qianqian did not speak of what she shouldn't, but they communicated very well. When they parted, Tan Xingyu gripped Meng Yu's hand firmly.

"Be good to Little Sister Bai; she's had a hard life."

"She's very good, extremely good; don't let her down."

"You're really lucky. If you need my help over there, no problem."

"Next time, there's no need to come; let's give the others a chance. I've already made up my mind."

The trade was very successful, and during the delivery, Tan Xingyu respected Bai Qianqian's firmness even more.

She refused extra, declined any gifts resolutely, and appreciated Big Brother Tan's exchange, saying they could meet again if fate allowed.

…

Master Lin in Bai Qianqian's cave dwelling was contemplating the words he had coaxed from Bu Shixian.

These foolish demons, though they say they'll tell you nothing, you can still extract a bit of information when you chat with them.

He actually wasn't aware of many things?

For example, that Meng Yu had killed Huang Tianxiang with a single sword blow?

Huang Tianxiang was a well-known Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Western Wastes, just like that, dead?

Could it be, Meng Yu was really the son of a Nascent Soul or even a Divinity Transformation master?

If that were the case, it would be a serious matter.

"Time to eat."

Someone said so, and then they brought up... oh, today it isn't Spirit Fruits and Vegetables, but a serving of steamed rice? Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire

In the clean white jade bowl, piled up were pale red rice grains, looking like dragon teeth, with a faint fragrance wafting into his nostrils. This was very good First Grade Spirit Rice.

He sniffed and took a bite, finding it delicious, a top-quality product among First Grade Spirit Rice, and then... he looked at the demon delivering the food, who took out a small Jade Box and placed it in front of Bu Shixian.

"The Sect Leader has returned and is organizing things, so, I was asked to send something to tide Elder over."

As the Jade Box was opened, a refreshing yet enticing fragrance wafted into Master Lin's nose.

This fragrance, it even made Master Lin's nose twitch, telling him that eating this would benefit his cultivation.

Was that... Third Grade Spirit Rice?

He stared intently at the Jade Box in Bu Shixian's hand, which contained not rice grains, but berry-like grains that were red with a hint of purple, incredibly lustrous.

They seemed like Sect of the Great Sun's Fiery Sun Rice, but there was something different. Yet, you can't just grab it in your hand and chew it directly!

Ah, the Green Bird Swordsman is a bird, so it makes sense for it to eat raw grains.

"What about mine?"

He suddenly smiled, speaking to the demon.

"I'm a guest from afar; isn't there a little benefit for me? Tell Master Bai to send me some Third Grade Spirit Rice, too."

…

"Don't give him anything; absolutely nothing!"

In the cave dwelling, Bai Qianqian was taking out a large amount of First and Second Grade Spirit Rice.

The storage capacity of a Golden Core Stage Storage Bag is large, but this time it was truly full.

This time, besides a Third Grade longsword and three Second Grade weapons, the remaining Spirit Stones had been exchanged for more than a thousand pecks of First Grade Spirit Rice and twenty pecks of Second Grade Spirit Rice, as well as two pecks of Third Grade Spirit Rice that Tan Xingyu insisted on giving Bai Qianqian.

"You're my sister, and if anyone bullies you, just come to me. As a brother, how can I not give my little sister a little gift?"

After farming together with Bai Qianqian for about ten days, Tan Xingyu's sympathy and admiration for the girl grew even deeper.

Many skills can't be learned from books alone, but only through repeated farming experiences. He had thought that his own life was tough, having climbed up from a Spirit Planting Master, enduring various kinds of ridicule, and often doubting whether he had chosen the wrong path. But after hearing Bai Qianqian's story and learning about her world, he could only feel that world was an utterly absurd place.

The young girl, carrying a hoe, worked the fields everywhere. Often while she was busy farming, others would steal the fruits of her labor; sometimes several groups would quietly lurk nearby, watching her sweat and toil, yet they had already divided up her profits. Even becoming a Female Golden Core, she was still exploited in various ways.

"When you have the time, you should still come to the Immortal Sect. Although the laws are restrictive in many ways, they ensure everyone's right to survival."

Gazing at the starry sky, this was Tan Xingyu's heartfelt sentiment.

With laws in place, he and his clan could invest continuously in cultivating the most difficult and exhausting techniques on a small planet for hundreds, even thousands of years, progressing little by little, rather than becoming bandits.

With laws in place, the Immortal Sect could enjoy its current unprecedented prosperity and flourish. As long as a person cultivated to the Golden Core Stage, they could consider a thousand-year plan on a planet. And those at the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refinement levels also had space to survive; First and Second-Order Worlds were their playgrounds. Even if they offended some big shots, they didn't need to live in fear, much less grovel to survive.

"So you really won't give it?"

Meng Yu asked in return.

What Meng Yu was talking about now was the problem of trading with Cultivator Lin. Meng Yu's idea was simple: since you're openly purchasing Spirit Rice, then you should pay a premium. At the same time, with so many rascals covetously watching us, shouldn't you chase them away before we continue our discussion?

Unfortunately, Bai Qianqian disagreed. She felt that Cultivator Lin was too much, scaring her with his threatening words until her legs went weak. The thought of some friends being unaccounted for outside kept her from sleeping.

But she absolutely refused to submit!

That was the bottom line.

"Actually, I think Cultivator Lin is alright. At least he gave us a window to negotiate. He has come from afar and is a guest, and we shouldn't just fall out with him now."

With a wave of her hand, the last box of Spirit Rice landed on the shelf. The Spirit Rice in Bai Qianqian's Storage Bag was reduced by half.

These were public goods destined for the Moon-Watching Sect. As for the rest...

"Brother Tan is a good man, I hope he is safe and sound!"

Bai Qianqian said earnestly.

...

Immortal Sect.

Tan Xingyu opened two chat groups. The first group had not had any messages for a long time, but the group name was still very striking—Immortal Sect college entrance exam 9708 group, established 302 years ago.

In this group, the only one still alive, or considered human, was just him.

He thought of the most recent hottest group in the Immortal Sect, the 10008 group, and remembered the excitement of their college entrance competition, the hopeful times of their youth, the encouragement they gave each other, and the liveliness of the 9708 group, until only he was left.

"Hello."

He opened the second group, a communication group for Spirit Planting Masters.

"A month ago, I met Meng Yu, who came to the Thousand Sun Star to trade with me. The Female Golden Core was short on Spirit Rice and bought some from me."

Then, he posted various scenes of his interactions with Bai Qianqian in the group.

"Bai Qianqian is a very nice girl. She is kind, innocent, and a good farmer... I really envy this young man who met such a good girl at the most radiant time of his life."

"Have you gone mad, posting this online?"

An id quickly replied with a message.

Meng Yu was a fugitive, and those who assisted him would also be punished. This was also why Meng Yu and Master Lihua made clear their boundaries.

"This was supposed to be a trade that no one knew about, but... I feel like I should do something."

Tan Xingyu sighed and uploaded some photos and videos.

It showed Bai Qianqian with a hoe, planting Spirit Fruits and Vegetables, her face full of concentration and familiarity with farming tasks, along with various questions and interactions.

"Teacher Tan, is this your sister?"

"Dear uncle, please accept my bow."

"Ah, such a beautiful girl who is also so good, how could she have been left to fend for herself on the Thousand Sun Star? I'll head over immediately to see if I can help her out."

The agricultural cultivation group suddenly became like a meteor hitting a pond, and all sorts of people started coming out of the woodwork.

Bai Qianqian's appearance this time was almost no different from the last time on the Peach Blossom Star, except her red eyes and white hair had been changed to black eyes and black hair. However, her adorable expression, especially her exquisite Spirit Planting skills, attracted countless people. Many hadn't even finished reading the posts above before they were completely smitten.

Then, Tan Xingyu repeated what he had just said.

"Eh, I know this girl. She is Meng Yu's companion. Old Tan, you've struck it rich!!"

"Old Tan, you're such a fool. Why not maintain this channel and continue to exchange for Spirit Stones?"

"Sigh, Old Tan, I support you."

Message after message converged toward Tan Xingyu's side, with many people discussing whether Tan Xingyu had lost his mind.