SPMT : Chapter 52: The Fourth Level of Qi Practicing

Xu Mu’an was brewing wine in the courtyard, and the variety of spirit wines he brewed was extensive.

 

He had already learned about the peculiar effects of the spirit wines brewed by Xiao Jingting, which was due to the spirit springs within the jade pendant space. Xiao Jingting had left many spirit springs in the water tank, disguised as mountain springs. Xu Mu’an used the spirit spring water to brew ordinary mountain spring water into spirit wine.

 

Xiao Jingting had many novel brewing methods from his past life stored in his mind, which Xu Mu’an found very interesting. Xiao Jingting shared all he knew with Xu Mu’an. After brewing spirit wine a few times, Xu Mu’an became even better at it than Xiao Jingting.

 

Mu Shuyu walked out of the room and asked, “Are you brewing wine?”

 

Xu Mu’an nodded and said, “Yes! Jingting wants to brew some higher-grade wine to sell.” Xiao Jingting had planted some higher-level spirit plants in the jade pendant space. The spirit wine brewed from these plants had a very rich spiritual aura.

 

Mu Shuyu nodded and said, “That’s a good idea. There are many wine enthusiasts like Jinfeng in this world. Many people are willing to spend a lot of money for fine wine. Most of the money Jinfeng earns from missions is spent on fine wine. Now he saves a lot by drinking our own wine. Jinfeng said that the wine brewed at home is much better than what he used to drink outside.”

 

Xu Mu’an smiled and said, “As long as Second Brother finds it tasty.” The profit margin of spirit wine was significant. If the wine sold well, it could make money much faster than farming.

 

“Is there anything I can help with?” Mu Shuyu asked.

 

“No need, I can handle it myself. Your body is not convenient, so you should rest,” Xu Mu’an said.

 

Mu Shuyu looked at Xu Mu’an, smiled helplessly, and said, “Mu’an, I’m just pregnant, not disabled. You don’t need to take care of me like this.”

 

Xu Mu’an nodded and said, “Alright, then help me wash the sweet potatoes.”

 

Mu Shuyu was somewhat happy and said, “Sure!”

 

In the Qiu family.

 

“Son, you must make good use of these two pieces of spirit jade!” Qiu’s father reminded sternly.

 

Qiu Li nodded and said, “Don’t worry, Father, I know.” Qiu Li had originally not wanted to marry Qiu Bai to the young master from the Li family as a concubine, but the young master had offered two pieces of spirit jade as a betrothal gift, which tempted Qiu Li.

 

Qiu Li’s cultivation had not improved for a long time. Seeing people from the Xiao family entering the fourth level one by one, Qiu Bai remained calm on the surface but felt very anxious inside.

 

Xiao Jingting’s hand of five hundred taels, apparently, was to take advantage of them, which caused Qiu Li to lose face.

 

“Didn’t expect Xiao Jingting to be so wealthy. Fifteen hundred taels were taken out just like that. He must have taken a lot of money from the Xiao family.” Qiu Li said sourly.

 

“Well, it’s not entirely like that. Xiao Jingting knows how to farm, and he’s made quite a bit of money from selling spiritual grains from his fields,” Qiu’s father said.

 

Qiu Li glanced coldly at his father, who rubbed his hands and didn’t say anything more. Xiao Jingting’s farming abilities were widely acknowledged in the village. However, Qiu Li stubbornly believed that everything Xiao Jingting possessed was simply due to his superior birth.

 

Ever since Xiao Jingting had turned over a new leaf, Qiu Li felt like he had lost his spotlight to him. Qiu Li had fortuitously learned about the decree issued by the Hou family from a young master in the city. He immediately seized the opportunity and sent an anonymous report just a day before Xiao Jinfeng’s wedding. As expected, people from the Hou family came knocking at Xiao Jinfeng’s wedding.

 

Meanwhile, Xiao Jingting stayed in the fields, rapidly nurturing the plants. Xiao Jingting drank water from the spirit springs every day, and his strength steadily increased.

 

Originally, Xiao Jingting needed a whole day to nurture five mu of low-quality fields. Now, he only needed an hour.

 

There were few fourth-level spirit plant cultivators in the village, so whenever Xiao Jingting was farming, there would always be people watching.

 

While Xiao Jingting farmed, Xiao Jinfeng helped him look after the fields. Xu Mu’an was busy brewing wine and managing household affairs. Mu Shuyu helped Xu Mu’an and occasionally assisted in preparing some potions to cover up the matured aura of the spirit plants.

 

“Xiao Da, you’re really amazing! By the way, Xiao Da, do you know that Qiu Li has advanced to the third level? It made Qiu’s father very happy.”

 

“Qiu Li’s abilities are among the best in the village. But compared to Young Master Xiao, he’s far behind.”

 

“That’s right! Xiao Da, I heard that your wife has also advanced to the fourth level. Amazing! Your whole family are four-level cultivators, which is unique in the village.”

 

Xiao Jingting couldn’t help but smile wryly. He wasn’t one to gossip, but people were always gossiping about him. Every trivial matter in the village would somehow be reported to him.

 

Had Qiu Li advanced to the third level? It wasn’t surprising. Qiu Li was considered the “outstanding talent” of the village, and he had lingered on the second level for quite some time.

 

Moving from the second level to the third level was much harder than advancing from the third level to the fourth. Without the Xiao family, Qiu Li’s advancement to the third level would have caused quite a stir in the village. But with the Xiao family’s presence, Qiu Li’s achievements didn’t seem significant anymore. Moreover, two days after Qiu Li advanced, Mu Shuyu also reached the fourth level, further diminishing Qiu Li’s limelight.

 

Xiao Jingting looked down upon this arrogant Qiu Li. From what he knew, Qiu Li had some involvement in the incident at Xiao Jinfeng’s wedding. This only deepened Xiao Jingting’s disdain for him.