Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 7 - 7 7 Supplying to Higher Levels_1

Chapter 7: Supplying the Superiors_1

Wang Ba crouched before his flock, his eyes fixed intently on the four Precious Chickens in front of him.

Actually, calling them Precious Chickens was no longer accurate.

They had become Spirit Chickens.

Their plumage, once a dull grey-black, now shimmered with faint streaks of iridescent light.

They appeared full of vitality.

Physically, they were roughly half the size of a standard Precious Chicken.

However, when Wang Ba weighed them, he was shocked to discover that a single Spirit Chicken weighed as much as two or three ordinary ones combined.

Furthermore, their natural lifespans had tripled compared to the average Precious Chicken.

The lifespans of these four Spirit Chickens were recorded at 56.1, 55.7, 58.2, and 59.3 years.

The first two were roosters, while the latter two were hens.

Among the group, Jia 4 had surged ahead, reaching a lifespan nearly touching sixty years.

Yet, since yesterday, that number had stopped climbing.

Their food consumption had also leveled off, remaining at twice the amount of a normal Precious Chicken.

This was consistent with their physical build.

It seemed the expansion of their lifespan had hit a ceiling.

Alternatively, this might simply be the natural limit for a Spirit Chicken; the previous increase in lifespan likely occurred because the Precious Chicken was transitioning into a Spirit Chicken as its longevity grew.

Holding a charcoal pencil, Wang Ba recorded these observations on a clear patch of ground within the farm.

Based on the data he had gathered, more theories began to form.

First, he confirmed that injecting lifespan into a Precious Chicken triggered a transformation into a Spirit Chicken.

Once this evolution was finalized, the bird would not revert to its original state, even if its lifespan was later extracted.

The longevity cap for a Spirit Chicken appeared to be between 58 and 60 years.

If he were to drain the entire life of one Spirit Chicken, using the ten-to-one conversion ratio, he could gain 5 to 6 years of life for himself.

The initial investment was a mere 0.1 years.

The profit margin was incredible!

If he used the lifespan of other Precious Chickens as the "fuel," it would essentially be a cost-free endeavor.

Of course, the primary obstacle was the scarcity of Precious Chickens in the villa.

Because the population was so limited, he couldn't risk a massive operation of lodging and extracting lifespan right now.

There was also the matter of the Sect's perspective to worry about.

How would the Sect react if they realized a common mortal could transform a Precious Chicken into a Spirit Chicken at will?

Would they celebrate and nurture him as a talent?

Or would they use Immortal techniques to forcibly extract his secrets?

Human nature is impossible to predict!

Wang Ba gazed at the four Spirit Chickens, a flicker of anxiety in his eyes.

"I cannot let Deacon Li find out about these four for now!"

"At least, not for another year!"

If he produced another Spirit Chicken so soon after Old Sun had finally managed one, anyone would realize something was wrong.

Still, he couldn't pass up this massive opportunity.

Without it, he would never have the resources to master the Body Strengthening Scripture.

If lodging lifespan caused these chickens to evolve once, could they undergo a second breakthrough?

Wang Ba rubbed his chin, pondering the possibility.

As the thought took hold, he reached out to touch Jia 4.

To his surprise, the interface had changed slightly.

[Target's lifespan: 59.3 years]

[Current remaining lifespan: 60.3 years]

[Cost required: 18 years (calculated based on 2nd layer of Body Strengthening Scripture, overall aptitude, and constitution)]

[Drain/Lodge (Lodging lifespan can only accelerate growth)]

It wouldn't work.

Wang Ba shook his head, feeling a wave of disappointment.

However, the day brought some better news.

While gathering eggs, he spotted a hen sitting perfectly still in a corner.

His heart hammered against his ribs at the sight!

When he lifted the bird, he found a dark, thick-shelled egg resting beneath her.

Not wanting to disturb it, he carefully placed some straw around it for warmth and set the hen back down.

Two days later.

The pot-bellied Deacon Li finally made his appearance.

With a stern expression, he inspected the coop, waving a hand to clear the scent of the birds. He carefully avoided the droppings as he walked the perimeter, pointing out several minor flaws with a brisk, authoritative air.

After checking the two roosters, two hens, and two hundred and ten eggs Wang Ba provided, Deacon Li looked confused.

"Wait, isn't the required tribute only 200 eggs?"

"We had ten extra this month. I took the liberty of offering them to you as a small thank you for your constant guidance," Wang Ba said with a wide smile.

"This... this isn't quite right..."

Despite his words, Deacon Li didn't hesitate to pocket the ten extra Precious Chicken eggs.

The coldness on his face vanished like mist in the sun, replaced by a warm, friendly expression.

Seeing the shift, Wang Ba felt a sense of relief.

He had suspected something ever since Deacon Li allowed Old Sun to alter his rewards.

If those below didn't offer "gifts," how could a Deacon profit?

He was certain that if he hadn't provided this extra tribute, he would have faced endless trouble.

With the mood improved, the conversation flowed more easily.

"Keep up the good work. If you perform well, there might be an opening for you at the ranked chicken farms in Ding Villa."

"Those farms produce seven to eight hundred eggs a month."

Deacon Li patted his stomach and chuckled.

"I'll still need your help and mentorship for that!"

"Oh, don't say that, we are both serving the Sect," Deacon Li replied modestly.

"By the way, why are these few so large?"

Deacon Li asked curiously, pointing at ten eggs that had been packed separately.

"Deacon, those were laid by the Spirit Chicken Old Sun raised before. They weren't part of the last batch, so I brought them for you today," Wang Ba explained with a grin.

"Excellent! Excellent!"

Deacon Li was visibly pleased as he carefully put the Spirit Chicken eggs away.

These were genuine treasures!

A few Spirit Chicken eggs were worth more than dozens of ordinary Precious Chicken eggs.

Even outer sect Qi Refining disciples couldn't afford to eat these daily.

While the common farmers might not know their true worth, as a Deacon, Li was well aware.

"In the future, if you need anything, just let me know!"

Seeing that Deacon Li was in high spirits, Wang Ba took his shot.

"Deacon, I actually do have a small request."

"Oh?"

Deacon Li's smile faltered instantly, his tone turning cautious.

"Brother Wang, I'm just a mortal Deacon with limited power. Don't ask for anything impossible."

He was setting boundaries immediately.

Wang Ba couldn't help but feel a sense of respect for the man.

Deacon Li had secured his position as a mortal and could sniff out a potential problem in an instant, leaving himself an exit. This level of cunning and adaptability was something Wang Ba knew he should study.

Wang Ba laughed quickly to ease the tension.

"I won't trouble you. I simply want to learn more about raising poultry. I was wondering if the Sect has any manuals on the subject I could study?"

"Books on chicken breeding?"

The tension left Deacon Li's face, and his smile returned.

"That's easy enough. The outer sect's library has plenty of miscellaneous texts like that."

"I'll bring some when I visit next time."

"However, even for someone like me, there's a fee to borrow books..."

"I understand!"

Wang Ba cursed the man in his head, but his smile never wavered. He reached into his pocket and respectfully handed over the money he had made from selling chicken manure.

It was all the savings he had.

But it was a necessary expense.

He needed to build a reputation as a dedicated expert in chicken breeding. Only then could he explain away the eventual appearance of many Spirit Chickens in his pens.

The first step to appearing like an expert was reading the right books.

The only downside was that he now had no money left for food this month!