Xianxia: Establishing an Immortal Clan Through Simulation

“No, no, please no!”

As if responding to Lin Zichen’s silent plea, or perhaps due to the buff provided by the dramatic increase in the quality of rewards for ascending to a second-rate power, the reward wheel, which had almost stopped at a certain prize, moved forward by another notch.

Lin Zichen focused intently.

He was momentarily stunned, but then an immense wave of joy surged through his heart.

“An Top-Grade Spiritual Herb Master! I actually drew a Top-Grade Spiritual Herb Master~!”

“Fantastic, truly fantastic!”

The profession of a Spiritual Herb Master wasn’t one of the four major auxiliary professions but rather a more niche field that was typically subordinate to alchemists.

However, no matter how niche, reaching the Top-Grade level of this profession was undeniably significant.

Especially for a family like the Lin family, which had risen to prominence through spiritual herbs and aspired to become a lineage of renowned alchemists.

“According to the family’s miscellaneous records, Spiritual Herb Masters are experts in cultivating spiritual herbs and developing spiritual fields. Only martial artists who practice earth or wood attribute techniques can become Spiritual Herb Masters, making them exceedingly rare. There isn’t even a single low-grade Spiritual Herb Master in all of Qingfeng City.”

“As for Top-Grade Spiritual Herb Masters, even if you searched the entirety of Qingzhou City, you might not find one.”

“Summon! Summon!”

Without any hesitation, Lin Zichen chose to use the newly acquired character summoning card.

Soon, a stream of information flowed into his mind.

Name: Chu Mu

Rank: Top-Grade Spiritual Herb Master, Late-Stage of the Grandmaster Realm

Loyalty: 100

Description: The summoned individual will arrive before the host within a quarter of an hour.

As usual, it was straightforward and direct. Lin Zichen quietly waited.

In no time, fifteen minutes passed. This time, there were no guards announcing his arrival—Chu Mu appeared directly in front of him.

“Chu Mu greets the master,” said the middle-aged man clad in coarse robes as he knelt without hesitation, his tone filled with utmost respect.

“Stand up.”

“From now on, address me as ‘Young Master.’”

“As you wish, Young Master,” Chu Mu replied, his expression unchanging as he cupped his hands in deference.

“I’ve heard that Spiritual Herb Masters can accelerate the growth of spiritual herbs and develop spiritual fields. At your level, what exactly can you achieve?” Lin Zichen asked curiously.

Previously, while he had heard of Spiritual Herb Masters, he had never encountered one in person.

He only knew that on the Tianwu Continent, apart from spiritual fields nurtured by nature, most were created by Spiritual Herb Masters.

For instance, the Lin family’s initial survival depended on several dozen acres of lower-grade spiritual fields, which their ancestor Lin Juntian had purchased from a mid-grade Spiritual Herb Master.

“Reporting to the Young Master, with my current abilities, I can cultivate 100 acres of lower-grade spiritual fields in one day, or 10 acres of mid-grade spiritual fields in three days. As for high-grade spiritual fields, it would take me approximately three months to develop a single acre.”

“If I were to focus on nurturing spiritual herbs, depending on the grade of the spiritual field and the herbs being planted, I could accelerate the growth rate of high-level lower-grade herbs by 50% to five times,” Chu Mu answered concisely, clearly outlining his capabilities.

Lin Zichen’s eyes were alight with joy as he listened.

With Chu Mu, an Top-Grade Spiritual Herb Master, it wouldn’t be long before the Lin family had an abundant supply of low- to mid-grade spiritual herbs. This would significantly accelerate their transition into a prominent alchemy family.

“Good, good, Chu Mu, follow me,” Lin Zichen said excitedly.

Unable to sit still, he led Chu Mu toward the restricted area in the back mountains.

The journey was smooth and unimpeded.

Before long, the two arrived at the valley where the spiritual fields were located.

“Chen’er, why are you here?”

“Hmm? And who is this?”

As soon as Lin Zichen and Chu Mu entered the valley, his grandfather, Lin Weiquan, sensed their presence and hurried to greet them.

Lin Weiquan scrutinized Chu Mu from head to toe, growing more astonished with each passing moment.

The man before him gave off an aura as calm as a regular person. Yet, if he were just an ordinary individual, why would Chen’er bring him to the spiritual field valley?

‘Could it be… this middle-aged man was sent by the power backing Chen’er to assist him?’

After pondering the matter, Lin Weiquan could only come up with this explanation.

“Grandfather, his name is Chu Mu. He’s one of my subordinates and also a Spiritual Herb Master. From now on, let him manage the family’s spiritual fields,” Lin Zichen explained simply, then voiced his intention to let Chu Mu take over the management of the herb valley.

A Spiritual Herb Master?

Hearing this, Lin Weiquan couldn’t help but tremble slightly, a glimmer of understanding flashing in his eyes.

Without rejecting the idea, he immediately began showing Chu Mu around the valley.

Seeing this, Lin Zichen didn’t linger and returned to his small courtyard to continue his rigorous cultivation.

With his current level at the mid-stage Master Realmand his tripled cultivation speed still in effect, he couldn’t afford to waste any time.

While Lin Zichen entered a state of seclusion, the Lin family’s upper echelons were completely stunned by the person he had brought home.

“What? Not only are you a Top-Grade Spiritual Herb Master, but you’re also a late-stage Grandmaster?”

As Lin Weiquan guided Chu Mu around the herb valley, news spread among the family’s leadership. Many rushed to see this legendary Spiritual Herb Master for themselves. Upon inquiring about Chu Mu’s cultivation level, his answer left everyone present utterly dumbfounded.

A Top-Grade Spiritual Herb Master and a late-stage Grandmaster.

Either of these titles alone would make someone a figure of great importance in the martial world. To embody both was extraordinary. Even the Lin family of Qingzhou City, an established first-rate power, would treat such a figure with the utmost respect and caution.

Yet here this individual was, serving as the subordinate of their young master.

“It seems our earlier speculations were correct. Chen’er is absolutely backed by a superpower. I just didn’t expect them to send such a strong figure to assist him so soon.”

“This is it! The Lin family is truly on the rise now!”

“Before, I thought it would take us decades to rival or surpass the old first-rate powers. But now, within less than a year, we have a Grandmaster-level powerhouse at our side. At this rate, surpassing the first-rate powers is just a matter of time!”

“Chen’er really is the Lin family’s lucky star.”

“Hahaha, let’s go celebrate with a drink. This time, it’s my treat!”

“What? The notorious miser is actually treating us? Count me in!”

“Me too!”

“…”

As they watched Chu Mu working diligently in the spiritual fields, the Lin family’s senior members couldn’t help but beam with joy. Leaving Lin Weiquan and Lin Shoucheng to oversee things, the other leaders tactfully left the valley, their spirits high and hearts brimming with excitement.