Free Web NovelChapter 288: Chapter 180: New Pill, Can I Take It Back?
"Excellent. Thank you for your hard work."
Yang Qi nodded to Zhang Xin, who was accompanying him.
"As long as you’re satisfied, Director Yang."
Zhang Xin smiled. "Just as you instructed, all the trees are here. The maintenance team is watching them twenty-four hours a day to make sure nothing goes wrong."
Yang Qi was very satisfied.
With this batch of trees meeting the standard to serve as the array’s foundation, once the Hundred Trees Nourishing Body Array was set up, it would provide continuous nourishment for the animals and plants in the core area. Moreover, the Array Power triggered by the Wood Spirit Stones would also have a subtle, beneficial influence on a large portion of the surrounding region.
This was, in a sense, one of the cornerstones for the future ecosystem of the Xianlai Zoo.
After confirming there were no issues with the trees, Yang Qi stepped aside and called Ye Jiatong.
"Engineer Ye, all one hundred foundational trees are in place and in good condition. You can officially incorporate them into the master plan now. Just follow the positions I marked on the blueprints for the layout design," Yang Qi said into the phone.
"Understood, Director Yang."
Ye Jiatong’s professional voice came through the phone. "I’ll integrate them as core ecological nodes in the design, ensuring a balance between function and landscape."
"Additionally, regarding the ’special soil amendments’ and ’subterranean microclimate regulation system’ you mentioned, the plan has already fully accounted for the necessary access points and concealed designs."
"Excellent."
Yang Qi inwardly praised Ye Jiatong’s professionalism and comprehension.
’Although she doesn’t know the specific mysteries of the Hundred Trees Nourishing Body Array, she’s able to understand and implement my functional requirements from a scientific perspective.’
’That’s more than enough.’
After handling matters at Xianlai, Yang Qi drove back to Donghua City.
He entered the Zoo, went to the employee dormitory area, and first headed to Bao Shun’s house.
The gate to the small, fenced yard was ajar.
Yang Qi knocked on the gate, and Bao Shun’s voice came from inside.
"Who is it?"
"Master Bao, it’s me," Yang Qi replied.
Bao Shun came out immediately.
He was wearing an apron, his hands dusted with flour. Seeing Yang Qi, he said cheerfully, "Xiao Yang, you’re here! Come on in. Manjuan’s at work, and Tutu is inside reading a picture book. Have you eaten? I’m rolling out some noodles for Tutu. Want to have some with us?"
"No thanks, Master Bao. I’m meeting some friends for dinner tonight. I just came by to see Tutu."
Yang Qi politely declined with a smile.
It wasn’t an excuse. Tonight, Song Wan was treating to celebrate landing a big contract. The venue was a rather stylish private kitchen in the Hongshu District.
He followed Bao Shun into the house.
When he saw Bao Tutu, the little girl’s complexion was clearly a bit better than the previous night. Although still pale, the light in her eyes was brighter.
Seeing Yang Qi, Bao Tutu obediently called out, "Uncle Yang."
Yang Qi chatted with her for a bit, asking if she was still feeling unwell and what she liked to eat. Tutu answered each question and added in a small voice, "The old doctor at the hospital said I can take less medicine now."
Yang Qi smiled and praised her for being so good.
After chatting a little more with Bao Shun, Yang Qi said his goodbyes and left.
The atmosphere at the dinner party that evening was lively.
Gao Zhenyue and Ye Haibing grabbed Yang Qi and peppered him with questions, asking how it felt to receive an award from the vice mayor.
Qian Yu, being a police officer, was also quite envious.
The five of them talked and laughed, and the meal was very cheerful.
After the meal, Yang Qi turned down the suggestion for a second round and drove back to Mountain-Back Courtyard.
As usual, he set up the Demon Extermination Array in the backyard. Listening to the CRACKLING of the electric mosquito zapper and the system’s occasional notifications of contribution points, his heart was at peace.
He went back inside and began his usual cultivation.
Using the Five Elements Spirit Gathering Array, he circulated the Great Derivation Spirit-Controlling Technique, and the familiar sensation washed over him once again.
Before yesterday, his Magical Power had been growing steadily during cultivation, but not nearly as fast as his Cultivation had grown these last two times. The speed had increased by a large margin—it was almost twice as fast as before.
This was the cultivation assistance he was receiving, a feedback loop from the deepened fortunes of Xiaojiu, Bai Wan, Hu Zi, and Leopard!
「The night passed uneventfully.」
Early the next morning, Yang Qi exited his state of cultivation. He opened his eyes, a brilliant light flashing within them before quickly retracting.
Feeling the denser, more powerful Spiritual Power in his Dantian and the noticeable increase in his Cultivation, the corners of his mouth lifted into a smile.
’At this rate, reaching the Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer is just around the corner. Even breaking through to the late stage will be much faster than I expected.’
Yang Qi nodded in satisfaction.
He got up, went downstairs, and first took down the Demon Extermination Array in the backyard.
He tallied his gains: eight hundred contribution points.
He went straight for an eight-pull.
The first three pulls were just routine resource replenishments, completely standard.
The fourth pull—
[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Spirit Awakening Pill]
"A Spirit Awakening Pill?"
Yang Qi’s spirits lifted, and he checked the description.
[Spirit Awakening Pill]: A High-Level Auxiliary Elixir for beasts. It can significantly elevate a beast’s spiritual intelligence, enhancing its comprehension, memory, and understanding. It has a miraculous effect on Spirit Beasts that have already undergone Spirit Awakening but are limited by their innate comprehension, preventing them from grasping complex Cultivation Techniques.
"This is great stuff!"
Yang Qi was overjoyed.
He had already taught the Ten Thousand Beasts Devouring Moon Technique to Xiaojiu, Bai Wan, Hu Zi, and Leopard.
’But this Cultivation Technique is profound, after all. Even though the little furballs have undergone Spirit Awakening and their spiritual intelligence is much higher than that of ordinary animals, they’re still lacking that crucial layer of ’comprehension’ needed to understand and practice even a simplified human Cultivation Technique.’
’This Spirit Awakening Pill is undoubtedly the key to breaking through that barrier!’
He continued with the lottery pulls.
[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Gathering Spirit Pill]
’Not bad.’
[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Gathering Spirit Pill]
’Another one.’
Yang Qi stored them away with satisfaction.
’Next pull!’
[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Low-grade Spirit Stone (Wind-attribute)]
’Another Wind Spirit Stone for the Cloud Plate Enchanting Array.’
’Last pull!’
[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Low-grade Spirit Stone (Thunder-attribute)]
’And a Thunder Spirit Stone to add to the collection.’
"Looks like my luck is turning around."
