bookandnovel Chapter 84: How is that possible? Is your information reliable?
Chapter 84: How is that possible? Is your information reliable?
Because of the unusual phenomenon, and with everyone watching, it was difficult to conceal the news that Jiang Qiu had broken through to the [Procreation Realm]. Soon, the news spread like wildfire, reaching the entire park and eventually Old Tian's ears.
As he passed by courtyard number 17, he craned his neck to look inside and saw that the hundreds of potted plants in the flower stand area were growing lushly, more verdant than in other courtyards. The autumn day was even better than spring. Suddenly, a hand hit his shoulder.
"Old Tian, what are you looking for?"
"Little Du," Old Tian sighed, "I heard that Jiang Qiu broke through to the [Reproduction Realm] this morning, and even triggered a [Hair Growth]-like phenomenon?"
"Absolutely! Thanks to his care, my 'Powder-Gathering Fairy' is in better condition than ever. I took the opportunity to hybridize, and the first-generation hybridization that failed three times in a row finally succeeded!" Du Ziyue's eyes shone.
Old Tian's eyes widened, filled with disbelief. "When I broke through to the [Proliferation Realm], only the spiritual plants I planted around me benefited from the [Growth] effect. Does Jiang Qiu's breakthrough really have such a wide-ranging impact?"
"Hey, Lao Tian, didn't you say that Jiang Qiu might be practicing a rare technique that's only available in the city? The breakthrough effect of that technique is nowhere near as good as our ordinary technique, which only has a limit of [Procreation Realm]. And I heard—"
Du Ziyue raised his eyebrows, his eyes filled with admiration. "He's the 'result' of a second-generation hybrid, his potential is more than a generation ahead of many geniuses. I'm afraid even Lu Changming might not have had this foundation back then!"
"Second-generation hybridization results?" Old Tian gasped, his right pupil dilating rapidly. "How is that possible? Is your information reliable?!"
If we compare spiritual practice to going to school, the "Growth Realm" is like the elementary school stage, and the result of a generation of hybridization is like the elementary school graduation results. Only when the results meet the admission standards of the "Reproduction Realm" can one go to the corresponding middle school for further study.
The result of the second-generation hybridization is the college entrance examination score. If it meets the admission standards, it is enough to apply for university. How can someone be able to take the college entrance examination at the primary school level and then get a high score to enter junior high school?
But Du Ziyue patted his chest and said, "Tsk, Lao Tian, you're used to bragging. You don't believe me when I tell you the truth. Let me tell you, my employee Li Si and Jiang Qiu have a good relationship. She gave him a first-generation hybrid spirit seed, which was just a prelude to the second-generation hybridization..."
He became increasingly excited as he spoke, clutching a non-existent spirit seed in his hand, describing it vividly. Old Tian's heart skipped a beat. "Does he really have such incredible breeding talent, achieving second-generation hybridization in just four months of cultivation?!"
"Old Tian, don't you often say that geniuses are like this? As long as they have enough resources, they can accomplish in a few months what we take years or even decades to achieve. In my opinion, he will win the 'Reproduction Competition' this year."
Old Tian took a deep breath, a hint of bewilderment flashing in his single eye. Even with the passage of time, it stirred up boundless waves. He didn't say anything more, just casually agreed a couple of times, and then left with his back hunched over.
As dusk fell and the underground market bustled with its night market opening, Old Tian covered his face with a black cloth, leaving only his right eye visible, and returned to his stall hidden in the shadows. "Hehe, Old Tian, why are you here so early this time?"
"Jiang Qiu broke through to the [Proliferation Realm] today."
"I've heard about it. With his talent, it's not surprising that he's broken through to the [Procreation Realm]. Wasn't Lu Changming from your garden the same person who signed up for the 'Procreation Competition' around this time?" The stall owner smiled calmly.
"But according to your method, this year's 'Propagation Competition' is my last chance to treat my eye injury. Jiang Qiu is just as powerful as Lu Changming. How can I let the resident spiritual plants survive to the end?" Old Tian said dejectedly.
"Jiang Qiu certainly has extraordinary potential, but the first-generation hybrid spirit seed I gave you is no less impressive. As long as you can use it to perform second-generation hybridization with your own first-generation hybrid results, the 'battle of reproduction' will naturally last until the end, and you can integrate the characteristics of the Jiang family's [Wood Healing Fruit] to heal your eye injury."
"Don't you want to get treatment anymore?"
Hearing this, his eyes shifted slightly. "I no longer want to be tormented by old injuries, which has caused my cultivation level to regress over the years. But... do I really have to participate in the 'Battle of Reproduction' to absorb the characteristics of the [Wood Healing Fruit]?"
The stall owner patiently explained, "Of course, external application of the [Wood Healing Fruit] only treats the symptoms, not the root cause. Only by cultivating the [Wood Healing Fruit] as an internal spiritual seed and absorbing its properties can you heal the root of your old wounds."
"Besides that section chief, only his daughter Jiang Qiao cultivates like this. If you miss this 'Reproduction Competition,' what reason will you have to openly absorb the characteristics of a [Wood Healing Fruit] cultivator in the future?"
The "Reproduction Battle" is a winner-takes-all game. The surviving resident spirit plant absorbs all the other spirit plants as nutrients, but under normal circumstances, it only brings some bonuses and it is difficult to absorb the characteristics as well.
However, the first-generation hybrid spirit seed provided by the stall owner has the effect of absorption. As long as the hybridized species produced by this seed participates in the "battle of reproduction" and survives to the end, it can absorb all the characteristics.
This feedback is then given to the breeders.
In addition, special methods are used.
This will allow for a complete cure of old injuries.
Theoretically, one could directly consume the level 2 spiritual plants that Jiang Qiao hybridized using the [Wood Healing Fruit], but this would damage the cultivator's cultivation path, and the other party would definitely not agree.
Aside from winning the "reproduction debate".
There was no chance to digest her spiritual plant.
This year, we have no choice but to go all out!
Thinking of this, Lao Tian's eyes narrowed:
"I know, but Director Jiang was the strongest trainee back then, and Jiang Qiao inherited his improved cultivation path. My resident spiritual plants may not be able to win, not to mention that this year there is also Jiang Qiu with such amazing talent."
"so."
He pulled out a wad of cash and several bags of level 2 spirit seeds from his pocket. "This is my savings over the years. I hope you can personally help me crossbreed second-generation spirit seeds."
"Oh?" The stall owner weighed the bag of spirit seeds in his hand and smiled meaningfully, "You sold me a batch two months ago to rent out pots, and now you can still pull out so many valuable items. Old Tian, you've got quite a bit of resources."
Old Tian's eyes were filled with reluctance. "You agreed?"
"Haha, we've dealt with each other so many times, how could I not help with such a small thing? Come to me again next time, and I'll graft your aura onto the second-generation hybrid spirit seed, then you can take it back and plant it."
Old Tian breathed a sigh of relief. The other party was a hidden spirit plant master in the city, who could conduct first- and second-generation miscellaneous transactions with ease. What was most valuable was that he was particularly good at the art of grafting, which could deceive everyone. "Okay, come again next time."
He lifted the black cloth covering his face and strode away.
Watching him leave, the stall owner revealed a mysterious smile, then turned his attention to the spirit seed bag he had just received. "How can the characteristics of the [Wood Healing Fruit] compare to the preciousness of Jiang Qiu's [Wood Life Fruit]? Don't worry, I will hybridize it for you to create the spirit seed with the strongest ambush ability, so you can survive to the end and reap the rewards."