After Failing to Influence the Protagonist Chapter 10
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Chapter 10.1 Background
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Pei Jing decided to cultivate water, wood, and wind spiritual roots to make farming easier. These roots only had an effect before he reached the Nascent Soul stage. He was considered halfway to the Nascent Soul stage, establishing a connection with the natural elements. Even if he didn’t naturally possess wood or wind spiritual roots, he could still create illusions of wood and wind.
After finishing the morning class, the teacher asked some disciples to get their clothes.
The disciples from Yunxiao’s Outer Peaks wore simple clothes. They had a white brocade robe with a light blue gauze outer layer, which completely changed their appearance.
On the way back, they passed through lush and green forests.
The Senior Sister who brought him said softly, “Don’t hold a grudge against the Peak Master. That day, you tore up the cultivation method he personally wrote and embarrassed him in front of everyone. The Peak Master had to punish you to maintain his authority. This time, they assigned you to take care of the spiritual garden to help you grow as a person. Just focus on watering the plants, and the Peak Master will eventually forgive you.”
Pei Jing nodded and said, “Thank you, Senior Sister.”
The Senior Sister added, “There will be a selection in a year to decide where you will go in the future. Even if the conditions aren’t ideal, you should work hard and not slack off. Understand?”
“Yes.”
The spiritual garden was situated on the mountainside behind Yinghui Peak. It was divided into grassy sections, filled with spirit herbs needed for alchemy.
Pei Jing couldn’t see the end in sight. He imagined that if he were truly a Qi Gathering disciple, it would take a whole day and night to water the entire area.
Before, a menial disciple managed the spiritual garden. They lacked skills and had a superiority complex. Seeing Pei Jing taking over the task, a mix of jealousy and sarcasm appeared on his face. He started with a mocking tone, “So, you made it to Outer Peaks. But in the end, you ended up in this position. I think the Peak Master has given up on you. You might as well change your clothes and peacefully take care of the spiritual garden here.”
Pei Jing looked at him with a half-smile and said seriously, “No, I can’t waste my triple Spiritual Roots. After all, this talent is something many people desire but can’t attain.”
The menial disciple could easily sense the underlying tone in his words, becoming so angry that his face turned fierce. He handed him the bucket with a serious tone. “There’s a well at the back of the mountain. Your task is to fetch water from it and water the spiritual garden twice a day. Apply fertilizer every two weeks using this bucket. If you keep walking for a few miles, there’s an outhouse. Great Immortal, please don’t mind its uncleanliness.”
Pei Jing took the bucket without hesitation and replied, “Got it.”
He didn’t mind the dirtiness at all since he knew this task wouldn’t end up being his responsibility.
The menial disciple gave him a stern look and walked away.
Once they left, a group of Outer Peak disciples arrived, wearing formal attire and carrying swords at their waists. They stood on cloud cranes, appearing ready to descend the mountain for demon hunting.
