Is he really Qin Changqing?

Everyone turned their heads curiously, using their Divine Sense to probe him, only to discover he was merely a small cultivator at the second level of the Qi Refining Realm, with a low-grade spirit root and poor aptitude.

How could someone like him possibly nurture high-quality immortal seedlings? It was truly baffling!

Qin Changqing was used to such scrutiny. After all, with his System, no matter how they looked, they wouldn't find anything unusual.

"Fellow Daoist Changqing, would you be willing to join our Taiqing Sect?" Liu Qinghui asked with a smile.

Joining the Taiqing Sect meant accepting their arrangements, essentially continuing to produce high-quality immortal seedlings, just under a different identity.

Both parties understood this well.

Qin Changqing cupped his hands and said, "I am willing, but I have some requests that I hope the Sect Leader and the seniors can agree to."

Previously, because of his low aptitude, he had no hope in cultivation and chose to lay low. But now, with the System upgraded, he saw hope for becoming stronger and naturally didn't want to be manipulated forever. He needed to plan for his future.

A mere Qi Refining cultivator daring to make demands? How audacious!

Some elders sneered inwardly, thinking such a disciple was even beneath serving as a gatekeeper.

Yet, no one spoke out, for such a peculiar individual was indeed rare.

They were curious to see what demands this fellow would make.

Qin Changqing stepped forward confidently and said, "Seniors, you must be aware of my abilities. The five children you saw earlier are all mine. Besides them, I have nineteen with Earth Spirit Roots, fifty-two with Supreme-grade Spirit Roots, and three hundred ninety-eight with High-grade Spirit Roots!"

The hall fell silent.

The elders stared in shock at Qin Changqing, who spoke eloquently, glancing around.

How many? Over four hundred seedlings with High-grade Spirit Roots or better?

Many elders instinctively looked at Guan Zilan, some even using Sound Transmission to inquire, to which Guan Zilan confirmed.

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Everyone couldn't help but swallow, their eyes gleaming.

This guy not only could nurture high-quality seedlings but also had a high yield!

Qin Changqing revealed this to demonstrate his value, aiming to secure greater benefits for himself.

"Indeed, my children have at least High-grade Spirit Roots..."

Qin Changqing observed the changes in their expressions and smiled faintly, "However, nurturing these children requires absorbing spiritual qi and cooperating with women of corresponding talents. High-grade Spirit Roots require fifty spirit stones, Supreme-grade needs one hundred fifty, Earth Spirit Roots need fifteen hundred, and Heaven Spirit Roots require fifteen thousand, and so on..."

The crowd's eyes flickered, but they had no objections.

Compared to the immortal seedlings gained, the cost of these spirit stones was well worth it!

"The importance of my abilities is something the Sect Leader and elders understand better than I do. Although my spirit root is inferior and my strength is weak, once my children grow, their achievements will be immeasurable!"

Qin Changqing declared firmly, "Therefore, I hope the Taiqing Sect can provide me with enough status and respect, rather than treating me like livestock!"

Everyone watched Qin Changqing with interest, this small Qi Refining cultivator facing a group of Elemental Infant Realm powerhouses, not only without fear but daring to make demands, truly like a newborn calf unafraid of the tiger!

Guan Zilan bit her lip, her gaze slightly complex.

She worried Qin Changqing might anger the Sect Leader and elders, yet admired his composure and dignity.

Some elders sneered inwardly, their faces mocking.

These old monsters, who had cultivated for hundreds or thousands of years, had countless methods to control people.

A small Qi Refining cultivator, thinking he could be difficult, was laughably easy to handle.

Even Liu Qinghui narrowed his eyes slightly. Calling him a fellow Daoist was out of respect for his children. Now that it had come to this, some things were beyond his control. If Qin Changqing was truly disobedient, Liu Qinghui wouldn't mind controlling him, turning him into a puppet for the Taiqing Sect to produce immortal seedlings.

Qin Changqing noticed their expressions and had already prepared a response, calmly saying, "I forgot to mention, I can control the talents of my children. My body's unique trait isn't just about nurturing. If I don't cooperate or lose my soul, the children born might just be ordinary..."

Their expressions changed slightly.

Qin Changqing straightened up and said firmly, "What I said isn't a threat to the seniors. I know you all have various divine abilities and might control my actions or even seize my body, but none of that would work. I know my body best, so think carefully before acting rashly. It benefits no one to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. I only seek respect, and my conditions won't harm the sect. If the Sect Leader and seniors agree, I will do my utmost for the sect!"

He was indeed telling the truth. The System was bound to his soul, and if he were controlled, this body couldn't nurture spirit roots.

The System wouldn't recognize just anyone as its master!

Seeing Qin Changqing's confident demeanor, many couldn't help but frown, abandoning previous thoughts.

As Qin Changqing said, killing the goose that lays the golden eggs benefits no one.

This ability was too extraordinary, too unbelievable. No one had seen anything like it. If they controlled him and found they couldn't continue nurturing seedlings, it would be too late for regrets.

Liu Qinghui pondered for a moment, then nodded, "State your specific conditions."

Qin Changqing exhaled, raised three fingers, and said slowly,

"First, I want assurance. I hope for a quiet and secluded environment, and apart from nurturing offspring, I shouldn't be disturbed."

This request wasn't excessive. As long as he could produce spirit root seedlings for the sect, no one would bother a small Qi Refining cultivator.

Everyone nodded slightly.

"Second, resources. I've already mentioned the conditions for nurturing offspring with different talents. Prepare them before bringing the women, and besides that, I hope to receive the treatment of a core disciple for my cultivation resources."

Just a core disciple? This kid's appetite wasn't large.

Qin Changqing continued, "Lastly, my children. I want to watch them grow. Before they start cultivating at six, I want to enlighten them, teach them to read and write!"

Qin Changqing's main request was the third one. The first two didn't need mentioning; he believed the Taiqing Sect would prepare them. The third one, however, had a strong purpose.

Liu Qinghui and the elders exchanged sound transmissions.

"What do you all think?"

"The conditions he proposed aren't unreasonable."

"I have no objections, as long as he can produce Heaven Spirit Roots."

"The first two are fine, but the third condition..."