Bringing The Farm To Live In Another World

Chapter 2250: A Year Out

It has been a year since Zhao Hai secluded himself. In this whole year, Zhao Hai taught the Earthfire Clan how to cultivate. True to their name, the Earthfire Goblins were very suited to practicing Fire-element Cultivation methods. In this year’s time, the Red Goblins’ strength soared very quickly. Almost everyone in the rebel army has begun to cultivate. Moreover, their progress was very good.

At this moment, the strongest Red Goblin has reached the strength equivalent to a Soul Fusion Cultivator. Zhao Hai didn’t expect the Red Goblins to reach this stage in just one year. This shows the terrifying fire element talent of the red goblins.

Zhao Hai’s title as the Earthfire Clan’s first stage was now solidified. When he first taught cultivation, there were some Red Goblins who didn’t want to learn because he was a human. They felt that since the cultivation method was from a human, then it wouldn’t be of any use to them.

However, once some Red Goblins began to cultivate, it was then that the Red Goblins discovered how terrifying Zhao Hai was. Those who learned early made swift progress. Whether it be their aura of fire or their control of fire techniques, even their body cultivation had increased rapidly. Those early cultivators quickly became elites among the Red Goblins. 

Naturally, these early cultivators became Zhao Hai’s most loyal followers. They spread Zhao Hai’s name as the first sage of the Earthfire Clan.

Zhao Hai didn’t care much about his popularity among the Red Goblins. Although he spent the entire time in the underground world, he was still aware of the situation in the Tyrant Blade Sect, Long Clan, and the Blood Knife Gang.

There was not much to say with the Tyrant Blade Sect and the Long Clan. The Tyrant Blade Sect recruited new disciples which allowed its strength to increase. Since the Long Clan was a family, they rarely recruited from outside, so their numbers didn’t increase much. However, small powers that had been in observation had been fast tracked by the family to join their circle of influence. Naturally, since the Long Clan walked the elite route, they didn’t accept too many powers, only the cream of the crop. For the clan, it was better to be small and strong than be diluted and weak. 

Zhao Hai wasn’t overly worried about the Tyrant Blade Sect and the Long Clan. The two had existed for many years, so they had their own aces to survive. Moreover, they were big powers that couldn’t be moved by any weak wind.

What Zhao Hai was worried about was the Blood Knife Gang. The gang was too weak, even now that Wang Da was gone. Although Teleportation Stage experts weren’t worth much in Demonheart City, Teleportation Experts were experts of a region. Even one Teleportation Stage expert was enough for the gang to anchor itself in the city.

Now, without Wang Da, the Blood Knife Gang was like a headless dragon. This was what Zhao Hai was worried about.

Fortunately, the Abundance Hall made a move. Otherwise, the Blood Knife Gang would have already been swallowed by now. Naturally, Zhao Hai knew that the Abundance Hall was going to make a move, but he didn’t tell the gang about it.

In this year, under the help of the Abundance Hall, the Blood Knife Gang was able to stand firm in Demonheart City. Naturally, they were one of the lowest ranking gangs in the city.

The Blood Knife Gang received a lot of help from the Abundance Hall. Although the Abundance Hall made a lot of profit from the missions it gave the Blood Knife Gang, they also introduced the Blood Knife Gang to many businesses. This allowed the Blood Knife Gang to take on missions that paid well. 

However, although the Blood Knife Gang managed to gain a foothold in Demonheart City, it hasn’t grown at all. It even suffered casualties during missions. The gang’s population and strength has decreased.

This was the sorrow of a small gang. Without strength, they cannot attract experts. They could only get weaker and weaker before disappearing.

Liu Zhen was also worried about this. The Blood Knife Gang was getting weaker every day. Although they managed to recruit a few people, the additions couldn’t outweigh the losses. Therefore, compared to when they moved to Demonheart City, the gang was now much weaker. Without the Abundance Hall’s support, the Blood Knife Gang would have dispersed.

A year after Zhao Hai secluded himself, the Forbidden Path Sect finally released news. The sect will open its doors in three months. Rogue cultivators within the influence of the Forbidden Path Sect only need to pass the sect’s inspection and they could join the sect. Age and cultivation level doesn’t matter.

Although there had been news that the Forbidden Path Sect was going to open its gates, word from the sect itself caused huge waves. The entire territory of the Forbidden Path Sect was shaken. Countless cultivators flocked to Demonheart City, which made the city very lively.

However, even though Demonheart city’s population has increased, nobody dared to cause any trouble. This was because disciples from the Forbidden Path Sect began appearing in the city. Anyone who dared to cause trouble would be seized and taken into the sect’s prison.

Unlike the excitement throughout Demonheart City, Liu Zhen looked worriedly at the door to Zhao Hai’s room. Zhao Hai had been in seclusion for more than a year. He didn’t disturb Zhao Hai, but he frequently sent people to pay attention to his courtyard.

Throughout this time, Zhao Hai had been very quiet, too quiet, it was as if nobody was inside. Even in this case, Liu Zhen didn’t disturb Zhao Hai. However, this was no longer possible. The Forbidden Path Sect would open its gates in a few months. If Zhao Hai didn’t come out, he might miss the opportunity.

Zhao Hai’s entry into the Forbidden Path Sect was too important for the Blood Knife Gang. Zhao Hai was the gang’s ticket to survival. Once Zhao Hai becomes a sect disciple, the gang would thrive even if they don’t depend on the Abundance Hall.

Conversely, if Zhao Hai failed to join the Forbidden Path Sect, the gang could only continue to act low-key and slowly decline. As for how long it could continue like this, nobody could say.

Originally, Liu Zhen thought that Zhao Hai would only seclude for a few days or weeks. He didn’t expect Zhao Hai to close up for a whole year. Now, Zhao Hai was still inside. If Zhao Hai secludes himself for another year, it would be too late.

As he arrived outside Zhao Hai’s courtyard, Yu Linfeng and the others were also approaching. Seeing Yu Linfeng’s group, Liu Zhen nodded and said, “You came as well. I’m planning on waking Little Ling. What do you think?”

The Blood Knife Gang’s biggest gain in this year was the reconciliation of Liu Zhen and Yu Linfeng’s group. Both sides knew that the Blood Knife Gang was in a feeble state. If they continued to fight, the Blood Knife Gang would die much sooner. And with both sides invested in Zhao Hai’s success, they found no point in fighting.

Yu Linfeng nodded and said, “We should. It’s been too long since Little Ling began his seclusion. He should go out and take a walk. He could participate in a few missions to adjust his condition. With this, he can be at his best during the sect’s inspection.”

Liu Zhen nodded. Then he pointed his finger towards the jade slip outside Zhao Hai’s courtyard to send a message.

Cultivators who seclude themselves would leave a jade token outside their doors to inform everyone that they were closing up. And if an unavoidable event happened, the jade token could be crushed to force the cultivator to wake up. Once the jade token was destroyed, the cultivator would immediately sense it and knew that someone was looking for him. They would then finish their seclusion to avoid suffering any injuries. ȓÁΝꝋＢЁs

Not long after Liu Zhen crushed the jade token, Zhao Hai’s courtyard door opened. Then a pale Zhao Hai walked out.

Zhao Hai already knew when the Forbidden Path Sect would open its gates. So, after a few more days in the underground world, he informed the Old Chief that he would leave for some time. He also told the Chief that he didn’t know for how long he would be gone. At the same time, he left a book of cultivation experience to guide the Red Goblins. It was an especially valuable reference for the Red Goblins.

After settling matters with the Red Goblins, Zhao Hai returned to the Tyrant Blade Sect. The sect has also received information. The Forbidden Path Sect’s opening of its gates meant that the situation that the Tyrant Blade Sect thought of has become true. The Demon Cultivators really have plans to make a move.

After his visit to the Tyrant Blade Sect, Zhao Hai went to the Long Clan. The Long Clan received the information much earlier than the Tyrant Blade Sect. Moreover, the Long Clan already made preparations. Zhao Hai didn’t need to worry about anything. Then Zhao Hai went to meet Laura and the others in the Space before returning to Demonheart City.

Once in Demonheart City, Zhao Hai sent a message to the Battle Corpse Sect. After all, Zhao Hai also had the identity as a disciple of the Battle Corpse Sect. With information that almost everyone in the cultivation world knew, Zhao Hai had to know as well. Otherwise, the Battle Corpse Sect would see him as incompetent.

As all these chores were finished, Zhao Hai detected Liu Zhen breaking the jade token outside his courtyard. Naturally, Zhao Hai had no problems in his seclusion. He only became incommunicable to make people believe that he was truly in retreat. So, when he came out, Zhao Hai deliberately made his skin pale as if he hadn’t seen the sun in a long time.

Seeing Zhao Hai come out, Liu Zhen’s worried expression loosened. He immediately said, “Little Ling, how was your seclusion? You’ve been in seclusion for a whole year, have you made good progress?”

Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, “I’m not a bit stronger than before. Even if Brother Liu didn’t call me, I would have come out. I’ve closed up for so long. Right, Brother Liu, why did you call me out? Are there any news from the Forbidden Path Sect?”

Liu Zhen nodded and said, “There’s news. The Forbidden Path Sect will open its gates three months later. I’m afraid that you would miss the inspection, so I came here to wake you up. Fortunately, I didn’t disturb your cultivation.”

Zhao Hai shook his head and said, “It doesn’t matter. I’m about to come out as well. Hall Master Yu, you also came. I’ve been disrespectful. Everyone, please come in.” Then Zhao Hai invited everyone into his courtyard. 

Upon entering the courtyard, the Hall Masters couldn’t help but be surprised. Zhao Hai’s courtyard was full of dust, showing that it hadn’t been moved for a long time. The group couldn’t help but admire Zhao Hai’s dedication. In their minds, Zhao Hai cultivated for an entire year straight. He didn’t take any breaks in between.

What the group didn’t think was that Zhao Hai simply didn’t stay in the room for an entire year. Naturally, Zhao Hai would tell them anything. He actually had time to clean his courtyard, but he didn’t. This was to make Liu Zhen and the others think that he had been in seclusion for an entire year.

Zhao Hai pretended to just notice the dust. He smiled and hastily said, “I’ve embarrassed myself. I forgot to clean my place.” After he said that, Zhao Hai waved his hand, and a small tornado swept all of the dust in the courtyard. Once the tornado was gone, the room was free of dust.

Then Zhao Hai waved his hand as a water ball appeared on his side. The ball immediately washed the entire room. Before long, the room smelled clean without a speck of dust. Zhao Hai waved his hand, and a fireball appeared to dry the room. The room was filled with mist that disappeared soon after.

After cleaning, Zhao Hai invited everyone to the living room to sit. Then he took out a tea set and offered everyone a cup of tea. Then he said, “Hall Masters, please have a seat.”

Liu Zhen and the others were surprised at what Zhao Hai did. Although Zhao Hai used non-offensive spells to clean his room, he also showed his terrifying control.

The classification of spells in the True Spirit Realm was strange. From the Rebirth Stage to the Space Breaker Stage, there were spells that people could use. Moreover, most of these spells were public, unlike cultivation methods or artifact refining techniques. The only thing that Rogue Cultivators weren’t poor on were spells. Even the poorest Rogue Cultivators can find spells appropriate to their level. This made spells the most important offensive techniques for Rogue Cultivators.

From this point of view, one might see spells as very important. However, the truth was on the contrary. Spells were least favored in the True Spirit Realm, especially to disciples of the Great Sects. Almost nobody from the Great Sects cultivated spells. In their opinion, learning spells was a waste of time.