"Uncle Zhao, do you want to go?" Lin Yi asked instead of answering directly.
Zhao nodded. "I have signed up, and I have earned a place."
He paused for a moment. Seeing that Lin Yi was not too interested, he continued to persuade him, "In this operation, not only will the fierce beasts that we personally kill belong to us, but if we really discover cultivation resources in the mountains, the participants will also receive a portion of the rewards."
"You don't even know how badly the Bureau has fought over these spots. And with me here, you don't have to worry about your safety. If we really run into any danger, I'll have no problem running away with you."
Not to mention the cultivation resources, just the fierce beast corpses alone could be exchanged for countless points. As for the danger, the military had already mobilized, so there was no danger.
If the attack really didn't work, the entire mountain top would be flattened. Therefore, this operation was basically picking up points with a gunny sack.
Lin Yi nodded noncommittally.
He looked at the Breakthrough Fruit Tree in the courtyard, at the Spirit Sunflower, the Star Origin Grass, and the various items that he had just exchanged for points on the ground. He shook his head and refused, "Uncle Zhao, I won't go. I think it's quite good to stay on the mountain."
When Zhao Aiguo heard this, he smiled bitterly and said, "You brat, alright, I understand. You cultivators seem to have the mentality of avoiding the world to cultivate. Why don't you think about it carefully? What's the use of just cultivating diligently? Many cultivation resources need to be fought for."
"If that mountain has very important cultivation resources, won't you earn a lot if you participate? It's just a trip."
"Uncle Zhao, I have my own cultivation plan. I'll go out when it's time," Lin Yi replied with a smile, completely unmoved.
Of course, he didn't lack anything now. He usually had the Spirit Sunflower Seed and the Breakthrough Fruit when he encountered bottlenecks. There were no obstacles before he reached the Foundation Establishment realm. With such good cultivation conditions, there would be a problem if he went out and fought to the death.
Moreover, in the current situation, if he really left for a period of time, the small courtyard might be emptied by the insects when he returned.
"Ah, sure, as long as you have your own plans." Seeing that he could not be persuaded, Zhao Aiguo stopped talking.
Even though it did not match his cultivation philosophy, he had to admit that such a cautious personality usually lived longer.
"Uncle Zhao, what's your current realm? Is it really okay for you to participate? Even though there's an army, there might be troublesome fellows in the rat pack."
Lin Yi was a little worried, so he asked curiously.
He could sense that there was weaker energy in Zhao Aiguo's body, but he was not sure what level this energy was.
"You're underestimating your Uncle Zhao, aren't you?" Zhao Aiguo said angrily. "Why did I get a spot in advance when so many people were still fighting for it? It's because I'm strong."
"I couldn't catch up to that thief last time because I'm not good at movement techniques. I'm also one of the best in the entire Baishan City's Supernatural Supervision Bureau."
"Recently, I've practiced the movement technique manual handed in by that thief and made up for the last shortcoming. To put it bluntly, I'm currently ranked among the top in the entire Jiangcheng Province."
"So… what realm is it?" Lin Yi was a little tired.
"Peak Innate Realm!" Zhao Aiguo said proudly.
"I see. The Peak Innate realm is already so powerful." Lin Yi nodded in understanding and asked, "Then, Uncle Zhao, since you're at the Peak Innate realm, you shouldn't be far from the Connate realm, right? When can you break through?"
As soon as this question was asked, Zhao Aiguo, who had been arrogant just a moment ago, immediately wilted. He was still far from the Connate realm. Even the peak of the Innate realm was achieved after eating the vegetables sent down by Lin Yi a few times.
"Connate Realm," Zhao Aiguo said bitterly. "There is still a distance."
Lin Yi looked at Zhao Aiguo, frowning in thought.
With so many feral rats gathered together, he could guarantee that there must be a stronger existence leading them. Logically speaking, there would definitely be no problem with an army around. However, if this powerful existence did not care about morals and sneaked into the rat tide, it would still be very easy for something to happen.
'Innate realm is still too weak. It's best if I can reach the Connate realm,' Lin Yi thought to himself.
Uncle Zhao was so good to him, so it was only right for him to give him some resources.
"Uncle Zhao, don't leave yet. Wait for me for a moment," Lin Yi said as he turned to the spirit sunflower in the corner of the courtyard. He reached out and took a handful of fresh spirit sunflower seeds from the flower tray.
The entire process stunned Zhao Aiguo.
"Have some melon seeds, Uncle Zhao," Lin Yi said with a smile as he placed the Spirit Sunflower seeds in front of Zhao Aiguo.
"Xiaoyi, you might lack some common sense in life. The melon seeds that have just been taken down need to be stir-fried in a big pot before…"
Before he could finish, he saw Lin Yi swallow one himself.
The moment the teeth and melon seeds collided, they made a crisp sound. It sounded exactly like stir-fried melon seeds.
"Eh? That's strange. How can you eat raw melon seeds like they're ripe?" As he spoke, he grabbed one and threw it into his mouth.
"Yes! It does smell of cooked melon seeds. What are you…" Zhao Aiguo was about to ask what breed of sunflower Lin Yi had planted when his expression suddenly changed drastically.
Spiritual energy appeared in the fruit he swallowed and constantly nourished the internal energy in his body. The total amount of internal energy in his body had increased by almost 1% in such a short period of time.
"This, this, this…" Looking at the melon seeds on the table, Zhao Aiguo was shocked and speechless.
"It's called Spirit Sunflower Seed. I cultivated it myself. Uncle Zhao, how do you feel?" Lin Yi didn't hide it. If he said that it was too precious, Uncle Zhao definitely wouldn't want it. If he said that he cultivated it, Uncle Zhao might eat more.
"You… you… you're a spiritual plant master?!" Zhao Aiguo opened his mouth wide and said in shock.
"Yes, I have talent in this aspect, so the sect nurtured me in this aspect." This world also had the term spiritual plant master, which was no different from the cultivation world.
"That's great, that's great." Zhao Aiguo stood up and walked around the small courtyard happily. "You really shouldn't go with me. A spiritual plant master. Since you have such talent, you have to nurture it well. Don't take risks."
A spiritual plant master needed a specific talent. Zhao Aiguo did not know what it was exactly, but he knew that there were only four or five people in the entire Jiangcheng Province who could be called spiritual plant masters. Moreover, these few people had especially high statuses. Even the director of the Supernatural Supervision Bureau had to treat them with respect.
"Uncle Zhao, don't continue on, let's continue eating. Let's try to help you break through to the Connate Realm today." Lin Yi couldn't help but urge Zhao Aiguo when he saw that he was still spinning in the courtyard.