We agreed to farm, but you're planting a divine tree in the eternal night?

Chapter 86: Hmph, you still want to 'kill your way in'?

As autumn faded into winter, a cool breeze swept through Hetan County, blanketing the streets in white. White flowers bloomed on the treetops and rooftops of Jiuzhi Garden. Jiang Qiao and Wang Baisheng entered the [Realm of Propagation] one after another, joining the "Propagation Competition" list.

Zhang San and Li Si stopped to look at the promotional posters on the bulletin board of courtyard number 17, their eyes wide with amazement. "Time flies! The 'Battle of Reproduction' starts tomorrow, with over a hundred participants!"

Zhang San asked expectantly, "Do you think Brother Jiang will be able to win the title of strongest trainee as easily as Lu Changming?"

Li Si pondered for a moment, "Probably, but I've noticed that Wang Baisheng, Jiang Qiao, and even veteran interns like Lao Tian all seem to have something they're not really aware of..."

"Tsk, Old Si, why do you sound so insecure? Brother Jiang's growth trajectory is no worse than Lu Changming's, and you saw the spirit plant he 'enlightened' last time, didn't you? Those sword leaves are sharp enough to cut through steel. How many contestants' spirit plants can withstand that!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the depths of his eyes. Last month, Brother Jiang's second generation hybridized a resident spiritual plant and "enlightened" it into a level 2 spiritual plant, which resulted in an unstable outbreak on the spot.

With a loud crash, the building's windows shattered. The crisp sound could be heard even in the flower stand area. Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see sword-shaped leaves stuck in the window frames.

I heard the cultivation room was riddled with holes, and it took the logistics department most of the day to repair it; the destructive power was terrifying...

Looking back, Li Si couldn't help but sigh, "Indeed, I also heard Brother Du say that with that kind of unstable burst of power, many veteran trainees would be crippled on the spot. I didn't expect Brother Jiang to only have his clothes torn."

"That's right. Not only are the resident spiritual plants strong in attack, but I'm also starting to feel that Brother Jiang is more and more like a martial arts practitioner. His physical fitness is also frightening. His cultivation level is probably more than just the initial stage. He'll definitely take the title of the strongest trainee."

"I hope so," Li Si nodded in agreement, stopped overthinking, and smiled. "Once Brother Jiang becomes the strongest trainee, he will be qualified to compete for the territory with the best potential after training on the front lines next year. At that time, we can go with him to explore new lands and have more opportunities to gain merit."

"Yes... Oh, we've arrived at the residential area. I'll go help Brother Wang with the preparations for the 'Reproduction Battle' now. Goodbye."

"Okay, Brother Du is going to watch the 'Reproduction Battle' tomorrow, so I need to go and take care of the potted plants on the flower stand for him in advance. Goodbye."

The two parted ways; Zhang San went to the building where Wang Baisheng lived, while Li Si went to find Du Ziyue. Both secretly looked forward to the "battle of procreation" the next day.

......

Knock knock, Zhang San knocked on the door, "Brother Wang, I'm here."

With a creak, the door opened, and Wang Baisheng came out carrying a pot of vine-like spiritual plants in his left hand. "Bring your tools and spiritual fertilizer and follow me. We're going to Courtyard No. 1 to transplant the resident spiritual plants later."

"Okay." Zhang San replied, picked up a bucket of tools and the spiritual fertilizer that the other party had prepared in advance, and followed closely behind. At the same time, he curiously looked up and secretly observed the vine-like spiritual plant from behind.

That was Wang Baisheng's resident spiritual plant, but it had always stayed in the second-floor cultivation room and had never been seen by outsiders. This was the first time he had seen it.

It looks like a green vine python coiled in a basin, with a head in the center bearing two bunches of "grapes" that shimmer and sparkle.

It naturally emits a superior fragrance.

I think he looks weird.

I don't know how the fight went on...

Zhang San muttered to himself and soon arrived at the inner courtyard of Courtyard No. 1, the "Battle for Procreation" area. It was a circular field encircled by thorns, a fertile land where spiritual energy rose like mist.

The logistics staff ran over and led them to the designated area to transplant the spiritual plants. Wang Baishengping handed over the potted plant, saying, "Transplant it into this soil and fertilize it to keep it in optimal condition."

"Understood." Zhang San nodded confidently, hugging the potted plant with both hands. The next second, a gust of cold wind swept by, and with a hiss, a slender green leaf from the vine in the pot brushed against his arm...

Holy crap!

*Thud!* The bronze basin fell onto the field, and the vines toppled over, their eerie "grape" eyes rising high. The dense fruit reflected Zhang San's retreating figure. "I'm...I'm sorry, Brother Wang!"

Goosebumps erupted all over his body. He frantically tried to reach out and steady the bronze basin, but was afraid of being bitten by the vine python. Wang Baisheng, however, remained calm and flicked his finger. The vine python slowly rolled up the basin and straightened it. "It's alright. It understands my will and won't strangle me on its own. Just transplant it."

"Okay..." Zhang San wiped the cold sweat that was quickly appearing on his forehead, and quickly carried the bronze basin to the designated location. He carefully dug the soil, touched the roots, and transplanted it, while "Grape" stared at him intently.

I couldn't help but feel uneasy.

"Brother Wang, I won't interfere with your participation in the 'Battle of Reproduction,' will I?"

"The Wood Spirit Vine Python is a second-generation hybrid, so its resilience and survival ability are advantages," Wang Baisheng said calmly. "If such a small thing affects it, it doesn't need to win a place in tomorrow's 'Reproduction Competition'."

Zhang San secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but soon a pretty voice rang out, coming from afar, "Oh? You're raising a [Wood Spirit Vine Python], it looks quite cute, what ranking are you planning to aim for?"

Looking over at the sound, Jiang Qiao walked over carrying a pot of lotus buds in her left hand. The main stem of the lotus was green, and layers of gradually changing yellow petals wrapped around the full buds. The small mouth at the top slowly exhaled greenish-yellow mist, full of vitality.

A rich, pleasant fragrance gradually filled the air.

The other trainees transplanting seedlings looked up, whispering amongst themselves. Wang Baisheng glanced at them, then gestured for Zhang San to continue transplanting, his gaze remaining calm and unwavering. "At least aim for third place, maybe even first. What do you think?"

"Tch, you think it can fight to be number one? You don't actually think it can fight its way to the end and beat my [Golden Lotus], do you?" Jiang Qiao glanced at the [Wood Spirit Vine Python], handed it to the old employee next to her for transplanting, and crossed her arms.

"Our initial positions are twenty meters apart, which is quite a long journey for a level 2 spirit plant. Your vine python only knows melee attacks, and its spiritual energy is greatly depleted. It was exhausted before it even reached my spirit plant. Heh."

Wang Baisheng calmly said, "There is a resident spiritual plant every two meters. After being digested into nutrients, it will naturally replenish spiritual energy and accelerate growth, thereby increasing the range of activity. I don't think we will be exhausted until the final round."

"Hmph, you think you can just 'kill your way here'?" Jiang Qiao raised an eyebrow, narrowed her eyes, and waved behind her, her tone carrying a lingering meaning. "Yang Zhilan, this way, Jiang Qiu's initial location for her resident spirit plant is here."

Wang Baisheng paused for a moment, then his expression turned serious.

Yang Zhilan responded and ran over carrying a pot of [Wooden Golden Cage]. The sword-like leaves swayed in the wind, tinkling like the sound of a chilling wind chime, causing the stems and leaves of many apprentice spirit plants to curl up and retreat.

Thud. Following further instructions from the logistics staff on site, the potted plant was placed between the [Wood Spirit Vine Python] and the [Golden Lotus], which was also the center of the entire circular field, with the cage-like fruit at the top shimmering.

Hiss, hiss, hiss, the vine python repeatedly spat out slender green leaves, and "Grape's" eyes trembled, as if facing a formidable enemy...