Cultivating with Symbiosis Panel

Weichuan.

It has indeed been a while since Li Ye last visited here.

This time, however, it's particularly bustling. Not only are cultivators coming and going, but even the number of beavers in the water has soared, with some even wearing Taoist robes, armor, and robust suits...

In any case, beavers of all kinds can be found here.

However, they are all engaged in one activity—building the dam.

Now is the perfect time, the late summer period when water from all the major rivers and water systems of the Eastern Domain surges into Weichuan, causing a dramatic increase in water flow.

For the beavers living here, who have their needs met and can occasionally go to nearby cultivators' cave mansions to nibble on some special snacks, this is the greatest challenge.

How vast is the Eastern Domain?

Different events happen every moment, new spiritual objects are born, and "overlords" appear in water regions... These events make Weichuan's annual water surge unpredictable.

Even Nascent Soul True Men wouldn't dare to block the thousands of waters converging on the river.

So each year, it's a new challenge for the beavers.

At such times, besides the beavers residing in Weichuan, those living outside also return, sometimes brought home by their owners, to help regulate the water veins.

This is their true mother river.

When the five beavers trailing behind Li Ye arrived here, the unique spirit contained in Weichuan's ever-flowing and complex water flow filled the air, making them wobble and nearly topple over.

They were utterly enchanted.

"Chirp chirp chirp!"

Several beavers joyfully clung to Li Ye's coat corner; if it weren't for the decent quality of the Golden Core level Taoist robe, it might have been torn apart by the excited beavers.

This was precisely what Li Ye wanted the beavers to do; during Weichuan's water surge, there's a sort of evaluation, though there's no specific standard for merit, Weichuan does offer rewards.

Void Star Sand is one such reward.

When buying materials for the Spiritual Mechanism Vine, this item was rather difficult to acquire, so Li Ye thought he might as well visit Weichuan, allowing the beavers to unwind while also earning some rewards.

"Don't be too happy; you should know that many of your seniors are busy here. Think wisely about building the dam."

Li Ye was actually afraid they might embarrass themselves, given their pride over the years. Embarrassment would certainly affect their mentality.

But who knew the beavers would pat their bellies: "Chirp chirp chirp!"

With great confidence, they passed through the space portal Li Ye opened to seek help back home—during Weichuan's water surge, the space here does not close, allowing cultivators to come and go freely.

Watching them leave excitedly, just as Li Ye was about to explore, a surprised voice came from nearby: "Nephew Li!"

Li Ye recognized the voice's owner, turned, and smiled: "Uncle Master Lu!"

The visitor was indeed True Man Lu, who had earlier competed with Su Yu for the Ink and Water Kansheng Potatoes.

Beside True Man Lu was a slender beaver, not too paunchy, wearing an Eight Trigrams Taoist Robe, holding an Eight Trigrams Plate, calculating something.

"I originally planned to visit you in a while, didn't expect to meet you here, Nephew. Look at this."

He handed over a Jade Scroll.

"Oh?" Li Ye originally thought it would be about Ink and Water Kansheng Potatoes, considering the earlier contest over them, and now there are quite a few.

But the Jade Scroll wasn't about Ink and Water Kansheng Potatoes; it was about the Turtle Spirit Gourd of the Water Element within the Five Elements!

It was the second generation born from gourds and turtles, truly integrating turtle and gourd characteristics, not just relying on panel symbiosis like those little guys.

Array Masters would apply to study those little ones?

You're studying arrays, not spirit beasts, or do you intend to use them as materials?

That would be a bit inappropriate.

With slight confusion, Li Ye read the Jade Scroll in detail, becoming more puzzled with each line, and eventually silent:

"Uncle Master Lu, this matter seems feasible based on the successful examples you listed."

"But as your nephew, I'm not versed in arrays. Please enlighten me on this matter."

True Man Lu was well-prepared.

He replied: "Actually, this was decided after discussions among the True Men from the Array Hall, with me in charge of the Turtle Spirit Gourd of the Water Element."

"Other matters like Ink and Water Kansheng Potatoes, gourd oil, etc., will be discussed by other senior brothers with you in due time."

"...How many True Men are there approximately?"

"Around twenty or more." True Man Lu sincerely praised: "Just for those Five Elements spirit turtles and gourd oils, there are ten True Men, not to mention others who aim to bring blessings to their families."

He added: "The Pill Hall and Artifact Refining Hall next door are the ones really in uproar, because they're studying how various materials can be combined.

Surprisingly, the Spirit Plant Hall and Beast Taming Hall remain calm, peacefully discussing how to maximize the potential of these little creatures."

—This situation actually originated from the Four Seasons Sect's internal celestial spirit-like supply-demand relationship, plus Li Ye had earlier handed more detailed information to his master.

After all, people have relationships that are closer or more distant.

With such crucial information, they naturally approach things calmly.

And the Beast Taming Hall... is practically merging with the Spirit Plant Hall.

Instead of being a separate hall, it's more like an affiliate of the Spirit Plant Hall; the two are inseparable, such that Li Ye is learning both beast taming and farming.