Chao Li waited for Dai Yi to return so that he could ask whether he could use the seeds and Dai Yi's place to grow herbs for himself.
Dai Yi had already documented every step to grow herbs, so all Chao Li had to do was do as Dai Yi instructed.
In the meantime, he had done his tasks as per the schedule, and in the evening, nearly around four o clock, Dai Yi returned, and as he came, he visited his herb garden.
By one look, he had analyzed whether Chao Li had done his tasks or not.
At that time, Chao Li was seated somewhere near the herb garden, and when he saw Dai Yi, he immediately came forward and greeted, "Greetings, Master Dai Yi!"
"Humm!" Dai Yi casually hummed.
"Master, How is my work?" Chao Li anticipatingly asked,
"Well, at least you are sensible and better than the previous one, and if you continue like this, I will teach you alchemy," Dai Yi promised,
"Thank you, Master; I will do my best." Chao Li replied and then hesitantly asked, "Master, can I ask you something?"
"What is it?" Dai Yi demanded,
"Master, your courtyard has much space left even after cultivating all the herbs and plants, so in there, can I grow some herbs and plants?" Chao Li gently requested.
With Chao Li's words, Dai Yi suspiciously looked at Chao Li as he couldn't understand the thirst of Chao Li for contribution points,
"Well, If you knew me, you would have known I am never opposed to any herb cultivation. Herbs are meant to be grown as many as better, but we must put the efforts they deserved for, and I don't tolerate half-minded efforts."
"One must be totally committed to their growth and must put their utmost care in herb cultivation." He severely said.
"Master, I won't neglect them!" Chao Li promised.
"Ok, Since you want to grow herbs, I will support you, and in fact, for an alchemist, he must understand herb very well, and only then could he get success in alchemy."
"One will understand herb when he personally grows that herb, and only then could he interact with herb and would know all its properties." Dai Yi profoundly said.
Chao Li seriously nodded.
"And since you have a mind to grow herbs, for whatever the reason, I will support you and will also guide you." Dai Yi promised and continued,
"I will give you the seeds for free, but you must know, one mustn't form much karma with others, so for the land, I will charge rent, and herbs need Shu Liquid and some other Supplementary Materials for their growth, and I will also charge for those supplements." Dai Yi strictly said.
"So, does this mean I am a leased cultivator!" Chao Li asked for confirmation,
"Exactly! In this lease, there are some risks as well as returns. If you grow herbs well, you will pay back your debts and even would earn lucrative profits, but if not, you will lose your time, money, and will be indebted to me, so would you accept this lease?" Dai Yi solemnly asked.
After pondering for a long time, Chao Li took the risk and said, "I will accept, master!"
"Ok, then," Dai Yi also accepted Tian Jian's acceptance.
"Well, first, I will give three types of herb seeds, and for those three herbs crops, you need 1000 sq. yards, and for that land, I will charge you 200 contribution points for two months."
"And as per my estimate, you will need another 500 contribution points worth of supplements for the cultivation, and you will get your crop after two months." Dai Yi estimated costs for Chao Li.
"So that means you need a total of 700 contribution points and two months." Dai Yi severely said.
Chao Li's face became awkward as he didn't have a single contribution point on him at that time.
"You don't worry, I will sponsor you, but you will have to pay back after two months, and according to my estimates, if you grow the herbs well, you can even sell the final yield for 2100 to 2300 contribution points."
"So you might earn nearly 1400 contribution points after paying me back." Dai Yi strongly insisted on Chao Li.
Chao Li's face lit up with excitement because if what Dai Yi said became true, he could earn enough contribution points to go out in just two months.
"But you have to remember, if your crop is poor, the yield price will also be less, and sometimes, you can't even get a single cent, and if that happens, you will be indebted with 700 points, and that meant, you have to work for me for seven months." Dai Yi severely warned.
Chao Li thought for a long time and then decided sometimes he had to take some risk or else he would be regretted later, so he seriously replied, "Master, I will accept the lease conditions."
"Ok, Then, sign on this jade so that it will act as proof for us." Dai Yi gave Chao Li some jade plate, and there, he had already noted down their lease conditions,
Chao Li signed as Dai Yi instructed.
After that, Dai Yi gave three pouches to Chao Li and said, "These three are Tier-Two herbs named, Sun Fruit, which is very useful for Ancients to purify their Star Energy and body."
"Blue Orchid, a Tier Two Herb, its leaves contain strong Spirit Power used for Immortals."
"Shu Grass, a Tier Two Herb, but it is used of Cultivators in their daily cultivation." Dai Yi said.
"You can look for their cultivation instructions in the jade I have given you."
Chao Li nodded his head as he had already read about their information.
"Ok, then, you can start your crop from tomorrow, but one thing, before growing any herb, if you infuse some of your energy into it, you can somehow feel about their growth and its conditions." He instructed.
Chao Li was taken aback by Dai Yi's words, and he couldn't believe Dai Yi's words.
"Whatever, that's my belief." Dai Yi added.
"Ok, Then, I am leaving now, and if you have doubts, consult me." He left as he said.
After that, Chao Li tightly gripped those three pouches and strongly muttered,
"It all depends on you then!"