I became an immortal by synthesizing plants.

Chen Qingshan, far away in Guangchan City, had also tidied up the terrain around the blessed land.

After speaking with Sheng Chan Yuanjun and sending a message to Shanhe Laozu, Chen Qingshan prepared to leave.

After glancing at the celestial phenomena, Chen Qingshan stopped again.

Because the Beginning of Summer has arrived.

This is the time when cicadas are reviving.

Shengchan Yuanjun arrived quickly because he heard that Chen Qingshan was leaving, so he came specifically to give Chen Qingshan the rarest and most valuable spirit cicada he had collected.

Upon seeing Chen Qingshan standing beside the Fire Lake, Shengchan Yuanjun hurried over and even took out a sixth-tier Holy Light Winged Cicada from her inner world.

"Lord Chunting, thank goodness you didn't leave."

Sheng Chan Yuanjun hurriedly handed the Holy Light Winged Cicada to Chen Qingshan, repeatedly gesturing for him to accept it.

Chen Qingshan smiled and shook his head, saying, "Shengchan Yuanjun, no need. I want to catch a few spirit cicadas myself and keep them at the Daoist temple."

Knowing Chunting Yuanjun's temperament, Shengchan Yuanjun did not force the gift upon her.

"Let's go then. There aren't many people around Guangchan City lately."

Shengchan Yuanjun said with a smile that no one is allowed to capture spirit cicadas for fifteen days after the start of summer. Of course, these cultivators in the Transformation Realm are not included in this rule.

Chen Qingshan was also unaware of this rule, so he smiled and nodded.

Shengchan Yuanjun specially led Chen Qingshan to the dense forest where fourth-order and fifth-order light cicada trees were distributed.

Although the summer solstice has arrived, there are still very few cicadas in the forest.

Moreover, most of them are first or second-tier spirit cicadas, which are common red cicadas and golden jade cicadas.

"Shengchan Yuanjun, you don't need to come with me. I can catch a few myself."

After catching a few cicadas, Chen Qingshan said with a smile.

Chen Qingshan saw through Sheng Chan Yuanjun's ulterior motives and decided to make her leave.

Shengchan Yuanjun originally intended to secretly place the precious spirit cicada in the dense forest for Chen Qingshan to catch, but Chen Qingshan saw through her plan, and she could only helplessly say:

"Alright, Lord Chunting, just contact me if you need anything else."

After Shengchan Yuanjun left, the number of spirit cicadas in the dense forest increased significantly.

Moreover, it is quite obvious that most of the spirit cicadas flew over from other places, clearly avoiding Shengchan Yuanjun.

"Strange, with the Victorious Cicada Sovereign here, why are some of the spirit cicadas hiding?"

Suddenly, a beautifully crafted cicada flew to Chen Qingshan. Although this cicada was only at the first level of cultivation, it was even rarer than the sixth-level Holy Light Winged Cicada.

Chen Qingshan simply reached out and took the colorful cicada into his hand.

This cicada was extremely intelligent; it didn't struggle when Chen Qingshan held it, and even looked up at Chen Qingshan.

The colorful cicada is of great value to Chen Qingshan. It has the ability to make trees grow rapidly, and it can also make spiritual plants condense seven-colored spiritual water from time to time.

Of course, these are among the top items on the cicada's menu.

Cicada-like spirit beasts survive by sucking the sap of spirit plants; the higher the grade of the tree, the greater the benefit to them.

After placing the colorful cicada into the inner world, Chen Qingshan continued searching for rare spirit cicadas in the dense forest.

The function of the red cicada is even more singular: it can accelerate the maturation of spiritual plants such as rice.

The Golden Jade Cicada can cause the earth to produce gold and jade mines.

However, it takes an extremely large quantity to generate gold and jade mines.

Most of the gold and jade mines are second-tier spirit ores, which are not very valuable.

As Chen Qingshan arrested more and more people, and the arrests became increasingly convenient, Chen Qingshan sensed that something was amiss.

After confirming that he had not revealed any aura, Chen Qingshan was a little puzzled.

These cicadas seemed to be waiting for Chen Qingshan to catch them on the tree, showing no sign of trying to escape.

Moreover, it's still daytime now. If it were nighttime, it would be understandable that these cicadas wouldn't run away.

The cicada, which survives by its speed of reaction and agility, doesn't run away.

However, Chen Qingshan was too lazy to think about it anymore. If he didn't want to run, then he didn't want to run.

After catching several thousand golden cicadas and red cicadas, Chen Qingshan finally encountered the fourth type of spirit cicada.

"Fat Cicada"

Chen Qingshan was speechless when he saw the plump cicada.

These plump cicadas, each the size of a palm, stand out awkwardly among the other cicadas, which are known for their slender bodies.

As for the effects of these fat cicadas, they are quite ordinary; eating them can stimulate one's appetite.

Of course, using it as fertilizer for trees is also good, as it allows the plants to absorb more nutrients in a short period of time.

After casually catching over a hundred fat cicadas, Chen Qingshan lost interest in catching any more of them.

Chen Qingshan thought the cicadas on the outer perimeter were just ordinary spirit cicadas, but as he walked deeper into the dense forest, he was overjoyed.

Chen Qingshan saw dozens, even hundreds, of different kinds of cicadas.

Among them are the winged cicadas that live alongside the winged cicada trees.

Chen Qingshan first caught a few light-winged cicadas, all of which could molt into holy light-winged cicadas.

Although it takes until the fifth rank to undergo a transformation.

Chen Qingshan thought the light emitted by the cicadas' wings as they breathed in and out was quite beautiful.

After seeing the five types of spirit cicadas representing metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, Chen Qingshan went to catch them.

These five types of spirit cicadas can accelerate the growth of spirit plants of the corresponding attributes, and also accelerate the condensation of spiritual energy.

A rustling sound came from the surrounding area.

In Chen Qingshan's perception, the commotion was caused by two young people.

Just as Chen Qingshan was considering whether to pack up all the spirit cicadas and take them with him, a voice came from afar.

"Who are you? It's the closed season now; catching any cicadas is prohibited. Release all the cicadas you've caught!"

The young man regretted his words immediately after saying them, because he saw the red jade cicada token hanging from Chen Qingshan's waist.

Chen Qingshan asked with some confusion, "I haven't heard about a fishing ban?"

Moreover, Chen Qingshan did not intend to use his power to intimidate others, so he sent a message to Shengchan Yuanjun to ask if this was true.

Sheng Chan Yuanjun arrived at Chen Qingshan's side in an instant.

I was speechless after learning what happened.

"Lord Chunting, stop hiding your aura all the time, or you'll keep getting misunderstood."

"I'm speechless," said Shengchan Yuanjun.

Upon hearing the title "Yuan Jun," the two young men standing nearby immediately knelt down before Chen Qingshan.

"Ancestor, we did not mean to offend you."

Chen Qingshan's face darkened instantly when he saw them kneel down.

"Stand up! Who told you to kneel!"

Then, Chen Qingshan went over and helped the two of them up.

"A man's knees are worth their weight in gold, especially since you are cultivators of the clan. Don't kneel before others so easily!"

After saying that, Chen Qingshan waved for the two to leave.

The two young men apologized to Chen Qingshan repeatedly before fleeing in panic.

Sheng Chan Yuanjun was speechless. He could tell that Chen Qingshan was intentionally protecting these two young men.

After all, their behavior in coming to the Cicada Forest at this time is quite predictable.

After the two young men left, Chen Qingshan said helplessly, "Why didn't you tell me about the fishing ban?"

Sheng Chan Yuanjun gave an awkward smile and said, "It's them who are being banned, not you, so it's nothing."