Cultivating with Symbiosis Panel

But Li Ye didn't stay idle.

He immediately turned around and went to the welcoming hall.

At this moment.

In the hall, several people were already waiting, all familiar faces, including Wei Qingye, Lv Qingge, Duan Jiurui, and the Compassionate Pearl Monk...

Li Ye took a deep breath.

He cupped his hands and said:

"Everyone, sorry to keep you waiting!"

Wei Qingye was the first to respond: "Not long, not long, Brother Li, about what you promised before, you mustn't go back on it now!"

No matter how others acted, he decided to be bold and claim a spot first, to avoid being constantly pestered by his sect.

——Actually, Li Ye had only chatted with him briefly, but considering the relationship between the Four Seasons Sect and Celestial Vein Sword Mountain, as well as their own relationship, Li Ye would definitely not refuse him.

So Li Ye readily agreed:

"Of course."

"I am already arranging to create a dao field for your esteemed sect, capable of housing three hundred disciples, and protected by the Ruo Wood Night of Ruoxian Pavilion level. Does this sound agreeable?"

Wei Qingye immediately beamed.

"Very good!"

"But regarding the cost, how many spirit stones per year?"

For such a unique arrangement, providing a spirit vein and all necessities for cultivation, and being a place where Ruo Wood Night exists, the sect's base price for him was sixty million spirit stones a year.

He brought it up now mainly to establish a basis for Li Ye's future pricing—if it were less than this price, it would be better not to mention it.

"Then it would be twenty million spirit stones a year."

Li Ye stated the price.

This price could be seen as an act of charity compared to the previous price—where it was ten thousand spirit stones per person per day.

The pricing was set due to sect connections, not to mention the opposite party clearly intended to stay long-term, which would lead to various expenditures on Ruoquan Island, plus it could help build some goodwill.

For these major sects, goodwill was far more valuable than spirit stone transactions. When Li Ye turned such interactions over to the sect, he could gain some merit, which was advantageous.

But Wei Qingye frowned deeply.

He hesitated: "Two million spirit stones a year, although we have a good relationship, I can't let you suffer a loss."

Then he waved his hand: "Five million spirit stones a year, enough talk, can't let you lose out."

Li Ye: "..."

Actually, it really wouldn't be a loss.

Those spirit veins and materials all used the sect's internal channels, and things that were extremely expensive outside were actually quite cheap within the Four Seasons Sect.

Moreover, the main selling point of Ruoquan Island was the night scene.

And this didn't require spirit stones at all—as long as Li Ye was fed and watered, it was sufficient.

At this moment.

Duan Jiurui spoke up from the side:

"Brother Wei for once speaks sense, five million spirit stones indeed should not be less, after all, it's the dao field of True Man Lingye from the Spiritual Fertility Hall of the Four Seasons Sect."

Upon hearing this, Li Ye immediately understood her meaning.

Previously, he had been considering the cost issue, but he had forgotten the most crucial part, which was his reputation.

As the saying goes, a mountain doesn't need height to be famous if there is an immortal, and water doesn't need depth to be spiritual if there is a dragon.

True Man Lingye of the Four Seasons Sect was leading a quiet life, not knowing his fame had already spread far and wide outside. If one could reside in his dao field, countless cultivators would be willing to spend a hefty price.

Or rather, a hefty price was indeed normal.

If fortunate enough to meet him, it would be an immortal fate for most cultivators.

"Then it should be five million spirit stones a year."

Li Ye straightforwardly told all the cultivators present: "I will treat everyone equally. If you wish to rent a dao field, it's five million spirit stones a year each.

If you think this price is reasonable, then sign a contract with me and discuss specific arrangements and decorations with Li Shisan in detail."

Of course.

Some additional benefits would be given privately, such as relatively better materials, more convenient service, etc.—these were naturally not appropriate to bring up openly.

After all, those present were prestigious sects, mentioning it would easily offend someone.

"Alright."

"Brother Li is straightforward!"

"Let's sign the contract now."

Most people present were there for this purpose, they signed the contract with Li Ye on the spot, and in the duration column, it was filled with the word "long-term."

This meant they planned to rent long-term.

Moreover, they paid a ten-year rent upfront.

A considerable sum, enough for Li Ye to upgrade the dragon transformation pool once more.

And after signing the contracts.

The crowd gradually departed, leaving only the Compassionate Pearl Monk sitting there.

Once they were alone.

The monk clasped his hands together.

"Donor Li."

"When can the first batch of grain be delivered to me? If there's not enough grain, you can trade the previous Potato Flood Dragon's scale powder with me."

——In order to transform the dragon pool and the spirit beasts and plants, sixteen years had passed.

This time span was enough for a baby to grow into a teenager, a youth to bear family burdens and become middle-aged, even to see off some of the older folks.

"..."

Li Ye rarely showed a hint of apology.

"That was indeed my oversight."

"But don't worry, Yang Ke Dao You, I have already prepared the grains."

"Here."

He spread his hand.

Floating in his palm was a sphere surrounded by the Four Seasons' treasured markings, a special spatial divine power of the Four Seasons Sect, requiring the Power of Space to use, which Li Ye managed with the help of Jianmu's power.

Inside, you could see mountains of various vegetables, fruits, and grains.

Almost everything was available.

These grains came from the Wuyou Grain Storehouse of Dongcang Town back then. Each harvest season, someone would put grains into the storehouse, of which a part reached Li Ye through its connections.

That's why Li Ye dared to agree to Compassionate Pearl's trade.

Although he hadn't started large-scale farming himself, with the sea area at hand, cultivating food in the water within the Four Seasons Sect was considered a minor skill, naturally not difficult.

"..." The Compassionate Pearl Monk's expression froze for a moment, glancing at the mountains of food inside the orb, he sighed softly: "Donor Li, can't you give me some more Potato Flood Dragon's scale powder?"

He purposely brought it up now wanting the Potato Flood Dragon's scale powder!

"That might not be possible." Li Ye shook his head: "The sect has informed me that this item cannot be circulated externally until approved."

The monk's expression instantly turned disappointed.

But only for a moment, knowing that this matter was indeed unfeasible, the Four Seasons Sect responded quickly, and until internal demands were fully satisfied, this item wouldn't be shared externally.

So.

Could he possibly transform the Potato Flood Dragon through the monastery's dragon transformation pool?

This thought echoed in his mind.

——Even if he didn't suggest it, the abbot and other senior monks in the monastery surely knew of the current happenings.

Perhaps they were already attempting to introduce and transform the Potato Flood Dragon.

Just unknown about the Four Seasons Sect...

He was pondering this when suddenly he heard Li Ye say, "Monk, even if the Potato Flood Dragon spreads, it can only circulate within a few sects of our Taoist Sect; Bitter Journey Academy has repeatedly written, willing to exchange some treasures, but the sect refused categorically.

We're only conducting regular trades; your gain and my giving, I accept both, Monk, no need to overthink.

In light of our friendship, I am willing to offer you some other treasures. I've heard your monastery is struggling with what paper to use for transcribing scriptures, I have some ideas here.

Would you be willing to collaborate with me?"

Li Ye had to state things directly.

To prevent the monk from developing wild ideas, even though the Buddhist sect has precepts, for some monks seeking understanding only adheres to their nature, they can sacrifice everything for the temple.

Even misinterpreting "I shall enter hell, who else shall" as a call to arms.

He really didn't want it to end unhappily, yet couldn't hurt feelings too much, especially since there was sect instruction involved.

Thus, he resorted to using paper-making plans as an incentive for the monk.

If papermaking could produce results.

It would be more than just an achievement.