I created a paradise in the folk world.

Chapter 123 Level 7 Well, Fabricating a Spirit Vein

Since a nearby lantern ghost's lair was destroyed, there are now very few monsters attacking the territory.

Only Shen Yi was able to use the Shadow Lantern to lure two or three Fog Shadow Monsters from the south.

Even the swamp monster has never appeared.

The village is now incredibly peaceful at night, just like in the normal human world.

With the addition of him and Mo Guanhai, both at the Solidifying Yuan Realm, and the Xuan Tian Puppet General, the territory already possesses the power to deal with second-tier monsters.

Therefore, there's no need to rush to upgrade the walls.

As things stand, the level 1 wall should be fine for temporarily blocking attacks from first-tier high-level monsters.

Moreover, the most significant problem is that upgrading the walls requires a large amount of resources.

Upgrading from a level 1 wall to a level 2 wall requires five times the amount of Yin Soul Wood.

In addition, the exact size of the territory has not yet been fully determined, and the walls still need to be replanned.

Upgrading with Yin Soul Wood at this point will require dismantling later, resulting in significant losses and making it very uneconomical.

Let's prioritize using the Shadow Wood to upgrade the well to level 7 and unlock its third trait before making any further decisions.

The well plays a very important role in the territory, and it is destined to be upgraded.

Once Shen Yi had settled his thoughts, he glanced at the collection list, which still contained 24457 units of Yin Soul Wood, and immediately upgraded the well.

Consumes 5500 Soul Wood.

The water level of the well instantly increased to level 7!

[Well - Level 7]

[Function: Provides water]

【Characteristics: Self-cleaning (white, automatically filters impurities), Growth (green, well water irrigation promotes plant growth, especially effective for yin-attribute plants), Spiritual Energy (green, rare, can generate trace amounts of spiritual energy.)】

【Durability: 100/100】

"Um?"

What does it mean to generate trace amounts of spiritual energy?

Shen Yi quickly examined the third newly discovered characteristic of this well.

He went to the well, took a ladle of water, drank it down, and savored it.

It has a slightly sweet taste.

But there's nothing particularly special about it.

It's still the same as before.

What is the use of this third characteristic, especially since it's a rare green quality?

Shen Yi was completely baffled.

Does this mean that there needs to be a process for it to slowly nurture its spiritual energy?

Shen Yi turned around and found Mo Guanhai, who had rested, and asked him about spiritual energy.

Although he knew from the people in Jiangchuan Town that the spiritual veins of this area had been refined by someone many years ago.

However, he still had no idea what spiritual energy was or what its function was.

"Spiritual energy is actually very simple. It is a kind of natural energy generated between heaven and earth that can be absorbed by many living beings, including us humans."

"Most spiritual plants grow in places with abundant spiritual energy. Only the unbroken spiritual veins within the inner perimeter of Black Mountain can nurture true spiritual plants."

Mo Guanhai sat in the chair and began to speak in a detailed manner.

"We martial artists, once we reach a high level, also need to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to refine ourselves in order to advance further."

"However, that level is beyond our current comprehension."

"It is certain that spiritual energy is also very beneficial to us. If we can live in a place with abundant spiritual energy from childhood, it can subtly improve our physique, and there are many benefits."

"When I was young, I heard some storytellers say that the human race once had a sacred place for cultivation with abundant spiritual energy."

Those young prodigies from ordinary big cities would be nothing more than roadside weeds if placed in a sacred cultivation ground.

They are nurtured by spiritual energy from a young age. Even a mediocre pheasant, while not quite a phoenix, is still hundreds of times stronger than an ordinary pheasant!

"Unfortunately, it won't work here."

Mo Guanhai sighed, "Let alone a sacred place for cultivation, we don't even have a trace of spiritual energy here. It's already a miracle that we could produce a cub like Da Hu with such special talent."

"If he were placed in a sacred cultivation ground, he would probably be an unparalleled prodigy with the Nine Dragons Physique!"

"The Nine Dragons Body? What is that?"

Shen Yi's expression shifted slightly, and he became very serious: "It sounds pretty impressive."

"I don't know what the storyteller said, but I thought it sounded pretty impressive, so I used it to describe it."

Mo Guanhai grinned.

That old bastard—

Shen Yi's lips twitched.

He then thought to himself, this place no longer has any spiritual energy, but his well can nourish spiritual energy. Could this be considered a kind of spiritual vein in another sense?

Suddenly, a startling idea began to form in Shen Yi's mind.

If he could continuously upgrade these wells in his territory, and even elevate their levels, could these wells become true spiritual veins?

Will this place eventually become the sacred place of cultivation that Mo Guanhai had heard about when he was young?

Even, it could be a blessed land in the legends of immortals!

Spiritual essence is definitely not an ordinary or unremarkable characteristic!

This is a miraculous property that allows a place where spiritual energy has been severed to be reborn with spiritual energy, bringing blessings to the world!

This means that he possesses extraordinary abilities to create spiritual veins out of thin air!

No wonder that even though it didn't immediately show great effects, the Spirit Essence is still a rare green quality!

It can be said that the well is now a nascent, weak spiritual vein.

Once he understood this, Shen Yi's heart pounded wildly.

He can ensure the eternal prosperity of humankind and bring about an unprecedented golden age of cultivation!

Of course, with the current "spirit-infused" properties of the well, let alone ensuring the eternal prosperity of the human race, it might not even be able to supply its own small territory.

Let's be realistic, take things one step at a time, and focus on each step in front of us first.

"Ayi, what's wrong? What are you thinking about?" Seeing him standing there for a long time without speaking, Mo Guanhai asked in confusion.

"It's nothing, I just thought of something that makes me happy."

Shen Yi snapped out of his daze and broke into a big smile.

"What's making you so happy?"

A look of curiosity flashed in Mo Guanhai's eyes. Could it be that this kid has made a new discovery?

"It's nothing."

Shen Yi did not tell anyone about this.

After all, there is only one level 7 well at present, and its effect is not obvious. Talking about it now would only increase everyone's expectations.

It's better to wait until we have enough Yin Soul Wood before telling them.

[Collection Items: 18957 Shadow Wood]

After upgrading the well to level 7, there were only about 10,000 Yin Soul Woods left in the collection slots.

To further upgrade the Blood Fiend Wooden Dummy, Shen Yi roughly estimated that the consumption should be the same as that of the Wooden Puppet Soldier. From level 7 to the completion of the upgrade, a total of 28000 Yin Soul Wood would be needed.

That's far from enough.

Shen Yi sighed helplessly.

The territory's trade center must be built as soon as possible!

We need to get the surrounding villages of Yanling and Pucao to contribute more.

Shen Yi quickly suppressed his thoughts and looked up at the three wooden dummy sets assigned to him by the others.

With Huang Dahu and his group's strength, they couldn't last even a quarter of an hour in front of the wooden dummy before they had to quit their training and the next person would take their place.

This one Bloodfiend Wooden Dummy is enough for them.

However, Shen Yi still felt that these three blood-fiend wooden dummy statues looked rather shabby.

We need to find a way to get a few more of them sometime soon.

It would be even better if we could unlock the blueprints for the Bleeding Wooden Dummy.

Just as Shen Yi was thinking about these things.

At this moment, Guan Yue, who was using the level 7 Blood Fiend Wooden Dummy, finally broke through to the eighth level of the Blood Qi Realm.

Their territory's current top-tier strength has surpassed that of Black Mountain Village in the past.

After Guan Yue broke through, she immediately came over excitedly to report to him.

Shen Yi didn't hold back his praise, giving her a scathing compliment in front of everyone.

This made Guan Yue quite uncomfortable, her cheeks flushed slightly. She suddenly felt that she was being taken care of in front of Shen Yi.

Shouldn't I be the eldest sister who cares for and protects the three siblings?

"You've all finished your cultivation, right? Go back and rest. Tomorrow we'll go see that abandoned ancient village together."

Shen Yi waved to Huang Dahu and the others who had gathered around to watch.

"Alright! Finally, we can go out for a stroll. Boss, I've reflected deeply on my actions and I promise I won't act rashly again!" Huang Dahu quickly assured him.

"Go."

Shen Yi nodded.

Watching Huang Dahu run off happily, Mo Guanhai couldn't help but laugh and say, "This little tiger has improved a lot these days, listening to you. He never used to listen to me or his father."

"It's always a good thing to make progress, otherwise I wouldn't have taken him out this time."

Shen Yi spoke calmly.

Huang Dahu intended to nurture this kid; if he truly couldn't amount to anything, then he'd only be useful as a humanoid tool.

Let's have a brief chat.

Everyone left.

Liu Cuiniang was sewing clothes when she saw her daughter Liao Ning return. She put down her needle and thread and came up to her.

"What's wrong? Did something happen to you outside today?"

"It's nothing."

Liao Ning shook his head.

"You still say it's nothing? I'm your mother, can't I tell?"

Liu Cuiniang paused for a moment, then asked, "Is it because of A-Yi?"

"Mother, let's not talk about him anymore."

Upon hearing this, Liao Ning lowered his head and quickly entered the house.

"You're such a shy child. You've known Yi for so many years. Just have a good talk and clear things up."

Liu Cuiniang entered the room and spoke softly to Liao Ning, who was bathing and washing up behind the screen.

"It's not that easy—"

Liao Ning's deep voice came from behind the screen.

"What's so easy or difficult about it? If you don't say anything, are you two just going to stay like this, stuck in a stalemate?"

Liu Cuiniang paused as she spoke, "You two aren't young anymore, and you're a perfect match in terms of age. You two are the most compatible couple in the village. I'll go over and talk to A-Yi about it tomorrow, what do you think?"

"Mom, what are you saying? We're not a good match."

Upon hearing Liu Cuiniang's words, Liao Ning immediately exclaimed.

Her voice quickly lowered.

"Furthermore, the relationship between Shen Yi and Sister Guan Yue seems to be more than just ordinary."

Thinking of how natural and intimate Guan Yue was with Shen Yi, Liao Ning sighed softly.

Before her mother could speak again, Liao Ning's tone returned to calm.

"Alright, Mother, ever since I embarked on the path of cultivation, I have never thought about marriage; I have only thought about making myself stronger."

"Father's death was his own fault, don't worry, I won't hold a grudge against anyone. Shen Yi has the outstanding ability to lead the village to development, I will fully support him and work hard to improve my strength."

"I feel much more at ease knowing that you think that way."

Liu Cuiniang's expression softened slightly.

She was truly afraid that her daughter would harbor resentment towards Shen Yi and do something foolish.

So she has been trying to comfort her daughter these days.

However, her daughter had never opened up to her before, and only today, after learning her daughter's true thoughts, did Liu Cuiniang finally feel at ease.

"Then you should take a bath and get some rest. I'll head back now."

After Liao Ning responded, Liu Cuiniang got up and left the room.

Behind the screen.

Liao Ning lay in the bathtub, letting the warm water wash over her chest, her thoughts racing, and slowly exhaled.

It would be a lie to say that she didn't care about Shen Yi, after all, the two had been childhood friends.

However, Shen Yi is now a powerful expert in the Solidifying Yuan Realm.

The gap between the two was too great, and Liao Ning felt utterly powerless and exhausted.

If she can't even do her job well, she'll definitely be eliminated later on.

That's just how the world is.

Those who have no value will be eliminated.

Even if she can't reconcile with Shen Yi, she will do her best to prove her worth and strive to gain a foothold in the village.

The next morning.

Led by Shen Yi, the group quickly headed towards the location of the abandoned ancient village.

Along the way, he compared the maps drawn by Wang Rui and Liao Ning's exploration teams, and since they did not differ much from the actual terrain, he nodded slightly.

Until the outline of an old village came into view.

The group gradually slowed their pace.

"Boss, it's over there," Wang Rui said, pointing ahead.

Shen Yi and the others continued to move closer to examine it carefully.

Just as Wang Rui said yesterday.

The village was shrouded in a thin layer of black mist, which extended to about five meters from the village gate.

Stop.

As soon as Shen Yi's voice rang out, everyone stopped in their tracks and held their breath.

All around was silent.

There was no sound coming from the village, not even the chirping of insects.

This place is practically a dead village!

It seems there really is no one inside.

Shen Yi called Shen Kun over.

He was told to bring over the prepared field mice, then a rope was tied around them, and they were thrown directly into the area shrouded in black mist.

Go in.

pat.

The field mouse landed on the ground and immediately scurried around, trying to escape the clutches of these people.

However, being bound by ropes, it couldn't escape at all, and immediately turned back to gnaw at the ropes.

"Big brother, it seems there's no problem," Shen Kun said in a low voice.

"Wait a little longer."

Seven field mice were thrown into the black fog, and after a quarter of an hour, they were still jumping around.

Perhaps there really isn't anything wrong with this black fog.

But just then, a field mouse finally broke through the rope and darted into the village.

But just as it approached the village gate...

Suddenly, with a "bang," it exploded into a cloud of blood mist!

This scene was so sudden that everyone was taken aback.