"This treatment is rather generous."

"But if I don’t agree, can you truly not give me Immortal Jade Coins? Worst case, when I get to the Upper Realm, I’ll shamelessly go ask for them myself. Let’s see who ends up more embarrassed then!"

Li Ye spoke confidently.

These words were almost enough to make the Sect Leader spit a mouthful of old blood.

Listen to this, just listen!

Is this even human speech?

If Li Ye truly went begging in the Upper Realm, it wouldn’t just be him; it would utterly disgrace this entire generation!

"Can you control your disciple?" he looked at Su Xing, who was holding a child, and complained just like one would to a parent.

But Su Xing responded with silence.

This made him angrier, yet also helpless.

Just when he was about to shake his robe and pretend to be very angry,

Li Ye suddenly spoke:

"Hehe."

"I was just teasing you earlier."

"Of course, I will go. You can prepare more Immortal Jade Coins for me."

Sect Leader: "..."

Where has the obedient and cute Li Ye gone?

He weakly waved his hand.

Forget it.

Let the kid do whatever.

Late-stage Nascent Soul is beyond his guidance; cultivation reaching this stage has its own path, even if the road was paved by them, now it seems this child has become a giant heading towards the starlight.

This is good, this is the best.

Thinking this way, he convinced himself, and the small flame of anger was instantly extinguished.

"You’re quite an interesting kid."

"Alright, alright."

Ying Zhao, having watched the entire scene, gave a slight smile: "The core of the Celestial Seedling Garden cannot be entered — unless your Sect Leader personally presents the contract signed with us back then."

The Sect Leader shrugged and took out a scroll of Decree.

"If he wants to see it, let him see it."

"You’ve guarded this place for countless springs, summers, autumns, and winters, farming behind closed doors. Don’t you want someone to see your bounty?"

The stairs were already paved.

Naturally, Ying Zhao didn’t say much more.

Or rather, he actually did want people to see his Seedling Garden.

He took a step back.

He said loudly:

"Then please, everyone."

"Come to my Seedling Garden, see what I’ve seen."

Suddenly, clouds and mist began to surge around them; the spatial mist directly enveloped everyone present, immersing them in fields suffused with countless celestial mists and vapor haze.

At first glance: this place is extremely dazzling.

Jade and gold are almost everywhere, and they aren’t simply ’jade’ and ’gold’ but rather manifestations of some Spiritual Power; essentially, treasures are scattered everywhere.

Upon second glance: Isn’t this just messy?

Some Spirit Plants were not planted neatly at all; they were just haphazardly growing among the gaps of jade and gold, without any semblance of planning, akin to Spirit Medicine seedling gardens in ancient ruins.

Anyone not in the know might think this is some ’Upper Realm fallen seedling garden’, Li Ye almost imagined a story of treasure hunting, murder for treasure, more treasure hunting... a continuous cycle.

"Celestial Seedling Garden." Jiang Suxing, holding his son, gazed at this realm and softly said: "This is my first time here too; this place truly accords with the natural way, the growth of all things is fervent."

Err.

So what you’re implying is that there’s no plan here.

Li Ye couldn’t help but internally quip.

Ying Zhao glanced at him, seeming to know what he was thinking, chuckled: "All things grow naturally, differing from your Four Seasons Sect’s planning; here, the Spiritual Objects indeed grow on their own.

Such jade and gold are already sufficient to provide nutrients."

"So the origins of these Spirit Plants..." Li Ye had already approached a seemingly plain-looking tea tree, his nostrils flared, and as he inhaled, he sensed a penetrating tea fragrance.

Indeed.

This aroma could penetrate the bones.

Making you feel the fragrance flowing all over your body.

[Name]: Celestial Seedling Garden · Jade Forged · Cloudy Clear Tea Tree

[Mood]: None

[Can be bound to]: Related to Golden Breeze, or any Spirit Beast designated by Li Ye.

Huh? This prefix.

Li Ye pondered, glancing around at the Spiritual Objects.

Found all having prefixes of ’Jade Forged’ and ’Gold Forged’, meaning the Spiritual Objects weren’t born from sprouted seeds but were instead transformed from the jade and gold here.

He seemed to grasp the ability of Ying Zhao.

So he directly said: "Senior, your power is to nurture spirituality within jade and gold?"

"Oh?" Ying Zhao was slightly surprised; he didn’t expect Li Ye to quickly grasp his peculiarity.

Indeed.

This is the gift from the Celestial Seedling Garden.

A variant of the divine technique Blossom Instantly, proclaimed as...

"Blooming of Gold and Jade."

He bent slightly, beckoning gently to a piece of horizontal jade; a tender sprout grew from that jade stone, rapidly grew into a giant tree as if time had accelerated, its canopy dense, shielding the celestial light.

The Sect Leader and Su Xing appeared unsurprised.

After all, they were well aware of Ying Zhao’s capabilities.

Nevertheless, this power is too peculiar, birthed by the spiritual power of jade and gold here, an innate divine technique that is exceedingly difficult to replicate.

Might even have ties to the Great Divine Techniques of Mediation Creation.

"I’m curious about how you intend to acquire my strength." Ying Zhao gazed at Li Ye: "I’m right here; if you want it, find a way to take it."

Li Ye pondered.

Actually quite simple, following the Candle Dragon’s technique previously might work.

But this time, he wished to try something new.

Previously it was Spirit Beast, this time, how about Spirit Plant?

"I’ll give it a try."

"But I’ll need the jade and gold here from you, senior."

He took a deep breath, then began exercising his mana, letting a five-colored Spiritual Light flow from his fingertips, accompanied by an almost life-restoring vitality powerful enough to make dead wood bloom.

Mediation Creation!

This technique is said to trace back to the goddess Nuwa creating humans from clay.

Theoretically, it is capable of giving rise to new creatures, yet practically, it’s challenging because creating life isn’t easy; even the clay Nuwa used was exceptional.

Material and Spiritual Power are indispensable.

Fortunately, the jade and gold here are the best materials.

As the Spiritual Light swirled relentlessly, the five-color light descended upon the jade and gold, transforming the Spiritual Objects into gleaming Spirit Eggs.

Visibly, curled within those Spirit Eggs, miniature beings with wings of jade and gold appeared, reminiscent of phoenixes and dragons.

"Whew."

Li Ye took several deep breaths.

Finally stabilizing the rampant Spiritual Power within his meridians.

Mediation Creation is still somewhat advanced for him now; even in such a Spiritual Power-rich place, conjuring it once feels like pulling an all-nighter for a hundred years.

Luckily, he succeeded.

Now it’s just one step away.