I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 92: Chapter 84: Whale Devouring Spirit Transformation (Part 2)

However, Li Mu still felt somewhat hungry, having eaten so much Spiritual Cuisine yet still not feeling satisfied, as if his stomach were a bottomless pit that couldn’t be filled.

Just as Li Mu was puzzled as to why eating cuisine worth 30 Middle Spirit Stones didn’t seem to bring any benefits, he unconsciously followed the cultivation route of the ”Spirit Devouring Body Nourishing Technique” once through.

The next moment, a ’gurgle, gurgle...’ sound of hunger emanated once more from Li Mu’s stomach, and the slightly rounded belly quickly deflated as a stream of pure Spiritual Qi gushed out inside his body, spreading from the center to his limbs.

Li Mu felt a shiver down his spine, sensing his body being strengthened by this pure Spiritual Power. However, a strong sense of hunger followed.

”Shopkeeper, Shopkeeper, come in quickly!” Li Mu loudly called out anxiously towards the outside of the private room.

”Coming, coming! Customer, is there a problem with the dishes?” The shopkeeper outside was startled by Li Mu’s call and quickly rushed into the private room.

The scene before him was startling—an entire table full of delicacies was consumed cleanly, yet the customer’s gaze on him was green, as if he might eat him.

”Make Tier Two Demon Beast Meat, and whatever Spiritual Cuisine is ready, bring it quickly!” Li Mu pulled out a handful of Middle-grade Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag and stuffed it into the shopkeeper’s arms, urging loudly.

”Alright, alright! I’ll head to the kitchen right away!” The shopkeeper was both surprised and delighted, hurriedly running to fetch more Spiritual Cuisine for Li Mu.

Very soon, maidservants were carrying plate after plate of Spiritual Cuisine into the private room.

The shopkeeper eventually realized that the guest in the private room might be practicing some peculiar cultivation technique, with an appetite like a whale, never feeling full.

As long as the Spirit Stones were provided, such a guest was the best kind of customer for their inn—even if he wanted Dragon Liver and Phoenix Clawed, they would find a way to provide it.

Li Mu by himself gave off the momentum of a flowing banquet feast.

After about an hour passed, Li Mu finally stopped the voracious eating.

As long as he didn’t circulate the ”Spirit Devouring Body Nourishing Technique,” using the Whale Devouring Spirit minor divine technique, the vague hunger was tolerable for Li Mu.

”Customer, you spent a total of 255 Middle Spirit Stones, I’ve waived the odd bits, and with the 155 Middle Spirit Stones you prepaid, you still owe me 100 Middle Spirit Stones. This is the menu, please have a look.” The shopkeeper handed the menu to Li Mu, speaking politely.

Li Mu took the menu and glanced at it, not expecting to have consumed so much Spiritual Cuisine in one meal. However, the resulting increase in body strength and power, more than double, made the expense of Spirit Stones worthwhile.

The ”Spirit Devouring Body Nourishing Technique” indeed worthy of being an Earth Tier top-grade cultivation technique, had, in reaching tier three, exponentially increased his digestive capacity thousands of times over. The latent minor talent—Whale Devouring Spirit—also converted the essence of those consumed Spiritual Food and Demon Beast Meat into pure essence, nourishing his body.

Li Mu took out 100 Middle Spirit Stones and promptly settled the bill, then returned to the inn room to change clothes and left.

Soon, donning the Linglong Mask and adopting the guise of ’Master Li,’ Li Mu made his way straight to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

”Shopkeeper Wang, Master Li is here, Master Li has returned!”

The welcoming maid, upon seeing Li Mu’s figure, immediately went inside to notify Shopkeeper Wang.

Not long after, Li Mu saw Wang Wenbao with a joyful and beaming smile rushing to greet Li Mu.

”Master Li, you’ve finally returned! Was your trip smooth?” Wang Wenbao greeted enthusiastically, wearing a fawning smile and showing concern.

”It went alright, thanks to the Tier Two Spiritual Ship you prepared for me, Shopkeeper Wang, I could return safely.” Li Mu smiled in response and followed Wang Wenbao to the reception room.

After some small talk, the two soon arrived at the hall and sat down, as a maid served top-grade Spirit Tea.

”Master Li, this is Grade Two Supreme Morning and Dusk Spirit Tea, please have a taste.” Wang Wenbao looked at Li Mu with a smile, warmly inviting him to try.

Li Mu glanced at it, then picked up the teacup and took a large sip.

A fragrance of aromatic spiritual tea blossomed in his mouth, quickly transformed into a warm current flowing into his sea of consciousness, soon turning cold, giving Li Mu a palpable sense of alternating warmth and cold, lending a feeling of transitions from morning to dusk.

”This Morning and Dusk Spirit Tea is well-named, perfectly capturing its essence! Excellent tea!” Li Mu complimented with a smile.

”Haha! Indeed, Master Li recognizes good tea; if you like it, I’ll have someone deliver some to you. However, this tea is extremely rare, and I don’t have much, so I can only give you one or two pounds to sample.” Wang Wenbao smiled happily, suggesting.

”Shopkeeper Wang, a gentleman doesn’t take what others love, I won’t take the Spirit Tea!” Li Mu politely declined with a smile, then remembered something and took the opportunity to ask: ”Speaking of Spirit Tea, I actually want to request a favor. I have a friend who is a Spirit Plant Cultivator and has been asking me to help find Spirit Seeds for Cloud Mist Spiritual Materials, needing enough to plant eleven acres. I wonder if Shopkeeper Wang knows where to find some?”

”Cloud Mist Spirit Tea, Spirit Seeds, I recall someone mentioning it, Master Li, hang on, I need to recall, I remember so many things each day, let me check my records.” Wang Wenbao furrowed his brow as he tried to recall, suggesting to Li Mu.

Saying this, Wang Wenbao’s divine sense entered his Storage Bag, searching for something.

Li Mu nodded understandingly, watching Wang Wenbao busy himself; with so many responsibilities at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, one could only assist due to their connection and mutual favors, unlike how it would be with others.

”There is, Master Li, this Cloud Mist Spirit Tea is cultivated by Lingyin Daoist; if you want Spirit Plant Seeds for this tea, you’ll likely need to ask him to part with it.” Wang Wenbao indicated to Li Mu.

”Oh! Can you connect with this Lingyin Daoist?” Li Mu asked, his interest piqued.

”Of course, there’s actually a private trade meeting being arranged by Lingyin Daoist, who asked for my connections. If you’re interested, Master Li, why not join in the fun at this trade meeting?” Wang Wenbao introduced to Li Mu.

”Is it appropriate? Aren’t these trade meetings usually attended by Foundation Establishment seniors?” Li Mu, momentarily swayed, asked with a bit of hesitation.

”Haha, Master Li, you’re too modest. Many Foundation Establishment seniors hope to associate with you, hoping for your help in refining Spiritual Artifacts! Your qualification to attend this private trade meeting is more than sufficient.” Wang Wenbao laughed heartily, indicating as such.

Saying that Wang Wenbao’s smile suddenly faded, replaced by a troubled expression as he looked at Li Mu imploringly, saying: ”Master Li, since the last auction, the Pavilion received many Artifact Refining orders. Not knowing when you’d return, I dared not accept rashly, which unknowingly upset many old clients. With the performance assessment for the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion fast approaching, Master Li, I need your great help to navigate this crisis!”

”Got it, we help each other; you must also help me secure the Spirit Seeds for Cloud Mist Spirit Tea.” Li Mu chuckled and gave Wang Wenbao a meaningful glance, agreeing knowingly.

”Of course, of course, if Master Li needs anything else, don’t hesitate to ask.” Wang Wenbao was overjoyed, nodding happily.

”Certainly there is, just worried it’s beyond Shopkeeper Wang’s capability.” Li Mu smiled, invitingly.

”I’ll do my utmost, Master Li, please feel free to say it.” Wang Wenbao looked at Li Mu, inquiring with some reservation.

”Shopkeeper Wang, do you know anything about the Celestial Fire?”

”I know a little, but such Spiritual Objects are the domain of Nascent Soul True Monarchs, only acquireable from the Heavens, sometimes found in places like Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion Headquarters.” Wang Wenbao explained, introducing.

”Oh! Shopkeeper Wang, could you tell me more about this Celestial Fire? Does the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion Headquarters truly have this Celestial Fire?” Li Mu asked eagerly.

”The Celestial Fire is above the Anomalous Fire and Earth Fire, the most common of which are those born out of various Celestial Tribulations, such as Nascent Tribulation Thunder Flame, which are sought by Nascent Soul True Monarchs. The headquarters of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion might have it.” Wang Wenbao explained.