"Don't worry, I have a refining method."
Although I only have a method and no tools, and haven't practiced, but materials need to be obtained first, right?
Yu Su is very confident.
...
That night, when it was quiet and late.
A Chuan Shan beast quickly dug an underground passage, occasionally stopping to sniff, then adjusting its direction and quickly digging again.
Moving underground, it's hard for people on the surface to detect its presence.
Yu Su didn't notice at first, but he had the all-encompassing spirit as his trump card. So when the Chuan Shan beast dug near the trap, Yu Su noticed.
"It's really here."
He plucked the little black bird squatting on his head, kissed its fluffy head, "It's up to you next."
The little black bird widened its pea-sized eyes and chirped at Yu Su.
Actually kissed it!
After the Chuan Shan beast entered the trap area, Yu Su sent the milk ball to the surface, giving it a cheering gesture.
Milk ball: "..."
Damn guy, I'll settle the score with him later.
The angry milk ball lay on the bottom of the trap, angrily chirping several times.
The Chuan Shan beast underground heard this sound and was startled. Originally wanting to escape, a powerful bloodline pressure made it motionless, fearing for its life. The Chuan Shan beast immediately curled into a ball and buried itself in the soil, not moving at all.
Yu Su jumped down into the pit, took up a shovel, and started digging with a clatter.
Before long, a balled-up Chuan Shan beast appeared in front of him. Yu Su chuckled and pulled it out.
Lan Yan jumped down from the pit, took the Chuan Shan beast from Yu Su, and examined it. "It's this kind."
It looked similar to what he remembered.
Yu Su had the little black bird retract the bloodline pressure and dug up a handful of Bai Niu worms, placing them in front of the Chuan Shan beast's nose.
The Chuan Shan beast, no longer sensing the powerful bloodline pressure, cautiously poked its head out. Seeing the plump Bai Niu worms, it couldn't resist and rolled them up with its tongue, swallowing them.
After eating, it wanted to run, but when the little black bird chirped in front of it, it dared not move.
Yu Su lifted it up. "Once you're in my hands, don't think about escaping. If you behave and help me, you'll have as many Bai Niu worms as you want in the future."
The Chuan Shan beast's eyes lit up at the mention of Bai Niu worms.
Perhaps aware that the current situation didn't allow it to refuse, the Chuan Shan beast hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
Yu Su drew a contract symbol on the Chuan Shan beast's brow and signed a contract with it.
Unable to help it, this creature was too good at digging. Once it burrowed underground, its whereabouts became untraceable. Yu Su couldn't rest easy without a contract.
Feeling a formidable will in its sea of consciousness, the Chuan Shan beast quieted down, as if its fate had been seized.
Sensing its dejection, Yu Su coughed lightly. "As long as you help me, I won't mistreat you. I heard it's not easy for Chuan Shan beasts to level up; they need to be fed with Earth Spirits. If you behave, I'll find Earth Spirits for your advancement."
The Chuan Shan beast, surprised, looked at Yu Su eagerly, as if asking if he was serious.
Yu Su: "Of course, it's true."
The Chuan Shan beast immediately became lively again, expressing its willingness to work for Yu Su. As long as Yu Su provided Earth Spirits as a reward, it didn't mind not having Bai Niu worms.
It claimed not to only eat Bai Niu worms; ants and tender tree roots could also sustain it.
Yu Su raised an eyebrow, realizing the Chuan Shan beast was quite cost-effective.
"Alright, it's settled then."
"Can you dig Red Iron Stones?"
The Chuan Shan beast nodded.
Yu Su took it to a southern hill, let it try, and it effortlessly dug out piles of Red Iron Stones in the blink of an eye.
This Chuan Shan beast was even more capable than Yu Su had anticipated.
He assigned the Chuan Shan beast to dig Red Iron Stones, while others were responsible for transporting the stones back to the village. They were also tasked with finding ant nests and sweet tree roots as the Chuan Shan beast's food.
After instructing everyone, Yu Su had the eagle deliver a letter to Iron Village, inviting them to attend the village's deity ceremony next month.
Iron Village quickly responded, confirming their attendance. They also informed Yu Su that they had produced the first batch of improved iron tools, sold them to surrounding villages, and promised to bring the first dividends when they visited for the ceremony.
Calculating, as long as Iron Village's iron tools continued to sell well, Yu Village would have a steady income source.
Days later, according to the style provided by Yu Su, Xinya sewed the first priest robe. Mainly white, Xinya used blue linen thread to sew leaf patterns on the collar and cuffs.
These linen threads were extracted from linen cloth, and it took several failed attempts to dye them successfully.
"You're quite skillful; these leaf patterns look great." Yu Su was pleased.
Xinya, feeling a bit embarrassed, said, "I actually failed many times before barely getting it right. As long as you're not bothered, it's good."
Of course, Yu Su wouldn't mind. He put on the priest robe.
The priest robe in flaxen color, with the addition of leaf accents, had a vibrant touch. Coupled with the wide sleeves and long robe style, it looked extremely pleasing on Yu Su.
Plus, with Yu Su's slender waist and long legs, the robe, when belted, showcased his handsome and tall figure.
When he walked out of the house, everyone was stunned.
Yu Su, dressed like this, exuded a strong sense of distance. It wasn't that Yu Su was difficult to get along with, but this version of him seemed to belong to a different class, surpassing even Salt Village's witch doctor, Yan Qi, who couldn't compare.
This version of Yu Su looked more like a messenger of the gods, someone who should reside in the distant grand temple of the divine, not appearing in a place like theirs.
Feeling their silence, Yu Su thought something might be wrong and couldn't help but check if something was amiss with his attire. But upon inspection, everything seemed fine.
"Why is everyone silent? Is it not good-looking?"
"There shouldn't be any problem. It's made according to my size, and I feel it's okay."
Yu Su's words brought everyone back to their senses, inexplicably feeling relieved. His tone and demeanor were still those of their Lord Yu Su, not someone else.
"No, no, Lord Yu Su, it looks extremely good!" Xinya was excited, her face turning red. As the seamstress, she had tried it on during the making process, but she didn't expect it to look this good on Yu Su. She was almost reluctant to admit it.
Others eagerly watched him, expressing that it looked very good and had no issues.
Yu Su finally breathed a sigh of relief. He sensed Lan Yan's gaze, which seemed particularly enthusiastic, and asked him, "What do you think?"
Lan Yan nodded decisively. "It looks good."
Of all the witch doctors and shamans he had seen, none were more fitting for this role than Yu Su. Yu Su was the best-looking and most akin to a messenger of the gods.
"No one compares to you," Lan Yan added.
His words resonated strongly with others.
"Exactly, no one compares to Lord Yu Su."
"Lord Yu Su, wearing this priest robe to dance the ritual dance during the deity ceremony will surely make the Mountain God hear our prayers and bless our Yu Village to prosper."
Praises flooded in, and Yu Su felt a bit embarrassed.
"Cough, let me go change. I'll put it on again during the deity ceremony."
"I'll help you."
When Yu Su entered the house, Lan Yan took a step and followed.
Yu Su: ...??
"It's just changing clothes; it's not a big deal. Why would I need your help?"
Lan Yan said as if it were a matter of course, "Be careful not to wrinkle it. Hang it up after changing."
Thinking about it, Yu Su agreed to let Lan Yan help him.
As Lan Yan took the robe Yu Su removed, he momentarily didn't know where to hang it.
Yu Su summoned vines, winding them into a rack against the wall. Pointing, he
said, "Hang it here."
Lan Yan walked over and carefully hung up the robe.
Seeing his gentle movements, Yu Su couldn't help asking, "Do you really like this kind of clothing?"
Lan Yan nodded, "I like it," mainly because he liked seeing Yu Su in it.
However, Yu Su misunderstood, thinking Lan Yan also wanted to wear such clothes. He said, "Once we can collect enough flax in the village, we can produce more linen. I'll have a few different styles made for you and others."
Lan Yan wasn't particularly interested in whether he wore such clothes or not but, remembering that Yu Su personally designed the style for him, he asked, "Can you customize the style for me?"
"Customize it not only for you but for everyone. Those cumbersome styles like burlap bags aren't comfortable. I'll bring out several styles for Xinya and the others to sew. You can choose whichever style you like."
Lan Yan wasn't very satisfied. "Others will have the same style as me?"
"..."
Yu Su thought, this guy wants a personalized design.
But considering the effort Lan Yan had put into Yu Village's development, giving him a personalized design was not impossible. He treated it as encouragement and reward, so he nodded, "Alright, I'll make you a personalized design, different from others."
Lan Yan was satisfied.
He didn't mind having the same style as others, but if it was personally designed by Yu Su, he would prefer it.
Time passed quickly.
When the various crops in the fertile fields flourished, it was time for Yu Village's deity ceremony.
Not only did Iron Village's village chief, Tie Ying, come, but even the witch doctor, Tie Cang, brought disciples along.
Although Yu Su was young, his powerful shamanic abilities made Tie Cang specifically bring disciples to observe and learn.
Yu Su had the village chief arrange accommodation for Iron Village's group and warmly welcomed them.
On the day of the deity ceremony, following Iron Village's example, they set up a deity platform in the village square.
Unlike Iron Village, this deity platform was somewhat wider, and around the platform, wooden boards carved with totem symbols were erected. One side depicted wave patterns, and the other side depicted green leaves, symbols of the Qingze.