Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 224: Chapter 215: The Wine Does Not Intoxicate

Half a month later.

Ye Changqing skillfully maneuvered the Flying Shuttle, gently descending, with piles of Five Elements Spiritual Soil onboard.

During this period, he arrived at Red Flame Peak every late morning without fail.

“Junior Brother, how many Spirit Fields are yet to be cultivated successfully?”

Ji An cupped his hands, beaming with joy:

“Many thanks, Senior Brother, I conducted a check this morning, and all fifty acres of Spirit Fields have been successfully cultivated! The busy days can finally end.”

The process of cultivating Tier Two Mid-grade Spirit Fields was unexpectedly smooth, with the two acres in the underground caves being the first to succeed.

Next was the Profound Leaf Sword Bamboo area, followed by the regions planted with Water Element and Fire Element Spirit Plants, and finally the Wood Element Spirit Plants area.

Perhaps because the area occupied was too expansive, or perhaps the growth of Wood Element Spirit Plants demands more consumption of the Earth Vein.

Ji An faintly felt that the latter might be the main reason for the area containing Jade Leaf Mulberry being the last to succeed in cultivation.

Wood Element Spirit Plants grow the fastest among many Spirit Plants; without sufficient Spiritual Power and nutrients, it’s impossible.

“Congratulations, Junior Brother, I came here for nothing this time.”

Ye Changqing laughed heartily, his brows also revealing joy.

The Dragon Blood Fruit tree he longed for was planted in the Mid-grade farmland, and there’s a great chance of tasting it before his time runs out.

“How can the celebration feast go without Senior Brother? Please have a seat, the luncheon is about to begin.”

Ji An signaled to Huang Xuan and others, and the disciples immediately performed their duties, serving Spiritual Food and Spirit Wine.

The Spirit Wine was all Tier Two, and the ingredients for the Spiritual Food were the best that Red Flame Peak could offer, full of sincerity.

“Senior Brother, try the new flavor Spirit Wine.”

Ji An raised a cup of Mulberry Wine, saying that normally, this Spirit Wine has a dark red color, but now it faintly shows a blue hue, giving a lively feel upon looking at it.

“Then I must savor it carefully.”

Ye Changqing raised an eyebrow slightly, first sniffing its aroma, then taking a small sip.

Spirit Wine was slightly cool, and its rich fragrance diffused in the mouth, soothing the body as it went down the throat.

“Good wine! Not only more fragrant and rich, but also containing noticeably more Wood Elemental Spiritual Energy.

Most importantly, the Spirit Wine carries a subtle essence of burgeoning vitality, offering greater benefits to cultivators practicing Wood Element Techniques.

How did you accomplish this?”

“Please allow me to answer later, Senior Brother, try this cup of Spirit Wine instead.”

Ji An teased a bit, encouraging the other to drink another cup of Pine Nut Wine.

Ye Changqing picked up the wine glass, inspecting it closely.

Ordinary Pine Nut Wine is bright red, but this cup’s color was even more vivid, like dancing flames.

He drank it slowly, and the warm Spiritual Energy spread within his body, causing a pleasant warmth.

“Magnificent, Spirit Wine brewed with Red Cloud Pine Seeds always carries a subtle fire intensity.

If one refines the Spiritual Energy within, it is not friendly to cultivators not practicing Fire Element Techniques.

Now, the fiery aspect in the Spirit Wine is barely noticeable, making it easier for cultivators to refine.”

Ye Changqing’s words were full of praise, as he practiced Fire Element Techniques and could feel the Spirit Wine being more nourishing for him.

If he could drink some daily, his cultivation progress would certainly accelerate.

Unfortunately, he no longer needs to make any efforts to improve.

“Junior Brother, what’s the Secret Technique, did Junior Brother Du come up with the method? Is it convenient to share?”

He felt a strong curiosity, as for a lover of fine wine, such a Secret Technique would be of immense value.

“Nothing to keep secret from people, this isn’t much of a Secret Technique, but for Senior Brother, the operation might be quite complex.”

Ji An pointed towards the bamboo forest in the distance, smiling:

“Drill a small hole in the Clear Spirit Plant, pour the Spirit Wine inside, seal it, and let it naturally ferment for three years.

Mulberry Wine is Wood Element Spirit Wine, Spiritual Bamboo can nourish and stabilize.

Pine Nut Wine is Fire Element Spirit Wine, Spiritual Bamboo can soften its fiery attribute.

However, to ferment Tier Two Spirit Wine, one must at least use Tier One Top-Grade level Spiritual Bamboo, and each piece can only occupy one section to ferment the wine.”

The method is simple; as long as one has the resources, it can be done. The problem is many lack such resources.

This way, the fermented Mulberry Wine greatly aids Ji An’s cultivation enhancement, prompting him to ferment more Tier Two Mulberry Wine for his consumption in the future.

Ye Changqing suddenly slapped his forehead, sighing:

“Back then, I should have chosen to practice Wood Element Techniques, and become a carefree Spirit Farmer.”

Looking at the current situation, Spirit Farmers greatly enhance the quality of life, ranking first among the Hundred Skills of Cultivation.

However, all this assumes one no longer worries about cultivation progress; suitable for cultivators with no hope in cultivation.

Of course, excluding this Junior Brother here, other Spirit Farmers wouldn’t have such harvests.

“It’s not too late for Senior Brother to try now.”

Ji An teased, knowing the other was only speaking casually.

If time could turn back, the other would still not choose to be a Spirit Farmer.

Ye Changqing chuckled softly, shaking his head in amusement:

“It’s too late for us cultivators; there’s no turning back.”

He changed the topic, saying:

“Recently, I heard Junior Martial Uncle Jia Yu mention that the resources Junior Brother is currently contributing have alleviated the shortage of Spiritual Objects substantially.

As Red Flame Peak cultivates more Tier Two Spirit Plants, the sect’s reliance on Junior Brother will undoubtedly increase.”

Red Cloud Pine Seeds, Azure Dragon Wood, and Clear Spirit Bamboo can all be refined by cultivators, and the Golden Leaves of Tier Two Profound Leaf Sword Bamboo are coveted by Artifact Refiners.

Tier Two Honey and Royal Jelly are beloved by alchemists, enabling the sect to refine more Late-stage Foundation Establishment Pills.

Establishing a Beast Taming Hall sub-palace here was an extremely wise decision, obtaining constant supplies of Tier Two Jade Leaf Mulberry Leaves and Copper Patterned Mulberry Leaves, greatly increasing the silkworm output.

Array Masters have more materials to refine Array Banners, and Weavers can create more high-tier Magic Robes.

“To contribute a small effort for the sect.”

Ji An grinned and shouted out slogans.

In recent years, when he went to the sect to exchange spiritual objects, Junior Martial Uncle Jia Yu always found ways to help him complete the exchange.

He did not enjoy the treatment of an A-class disciple, except for the fact that more contribution points were consumed in exchanging materials; other than that, there was no difference compared to A-class disciples.

He clearly knew that many cultivators lacked enough resources for exchange.

Ji An’s expression became solemn as he said seriously:

“After the Tier Two Spirit Field is cultivated, I am absolutely confident that I can nurture the Azure Dragon Wood from seedlings to Tier Two Lower Grade within five years.

I have two acres of Spirit Field here planting Azure Dragon Wood, leaving enough space for growth, with only twenty-five trees per acre.

A few years later, I can annually submit about ten Azure Dragon Wood trees to the sect.”

He had already made his plans, leaving a few of the most spiritual ones to cultivate to Tier Two Middle Grade, while the rest would be gradually felled and handed over, accumulating small merit.

Small merit can be exchanged for great merit, so in the future, there would be no worries in exchanging for Nourishing Yuan Pill.

The most perfect plan is to wait for him to achieve Foundation Establishment Perfection, coinciding with the sect refining a batch of Nourishing Yuan Pill, and his merits just enough to exchange for them.

Ye Changqing clapped his hands and laughed:

“In that case, combined with the production from other areas of the sect, and some exchange from Luofeng Valley, it should help eliminate the shortage of Wood Element Spiritual Objects in the secret vault.”

A glimmer of light appeared in his slightly murky eyes, as he scanned around nodding inwardly.

Spirit Fruits can also be refined, and when more Tier Two Spirit Wood is cultivated, Red Flame Peak will be transformed into a giant warehouse, continuously supplying resources to the sect.

Red Flame Peak mainly produces Spirit Wood, while other areas mainly produce Spirit Medicine, complementing each other.

Ye Changqing lifted his Spirit Wine and laughed:

“I’m particularly happy today, I’m going to drink a few more glasses.”

He had contributed most of his life to the sect, and seeing the flourishing scene gave him great comfort.

Ji An half-jokingly said:

“Is Senior Brother trying to trick me into giving you my new formula Spirit Wine to drink?”

“Haha, that’s absolutely not my intention!”

Ye Changqing’s expression was solemn; whether he had that intention was clear only to himself.

Ji An slightly turned his head and said loudly:

“Yu Han, fetch the Tier Two Spirit Wine from the bamboo forest again; today I want to get Senior Brother drunk.”

Xia Yuhuan softly laughed and said:

“Junior Martial Uncle, please wait!”

The aroma of the wine wafted, lasting until the moon rose over the eastern mountains.

Ye Changqing was drunk and fell into a deep sleep.

Ji An’s speech was somewhat slurred:

“Huang, Huang Xuan, help Senior Brother to, to the guest room.”

“Yes.”

Huang Xuan agreed, and together with Li Cheng, helped Ye Changqing.

After they left, Xia Yuhuan and her sister approached:

“Junior Martial Uncle, shall we escort you back to the Grotto Mansion?”

Ji An pushed away their outstretched hand, saying:

“Such a good time and beautiful scene shouldn’t be wasted; I’m going to cultivate.”

After drinking too much Spirit Wine in the afternoon, a lot of Spiritual Qi had dissipated through his pores. If he didn’t cultivate and refine it now, he would be heartbroken.

Ji An realized he had difficulty discerning direction, so he took out the Beast Taming Token and called over the grey-feathered sand geese.

“Carry me to the vicinity of the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree.”

“Gah!”

The sand goose lowered its body to make it easier for its owner to get on, and with a powerful thrust of its hind legs, it leapt into the air.

The Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree slumbered in a gentle dream, with foliage lush as water, enjoying the nourishment of the moonlight.

Ji An sat cross-legged under the tea tree, and his mind gradually became peaceful and clear.

He adjusted his breathing rhythm and began to run the Evergreen Wood Skill.

This place was far from the Cold Pool, so he could no longer draw upon the Water Element Spirit Mechanism. A vigorous green Spirit Light flew out from the nearby Jade Leaf Mulberry, and a deep yellow Spirit Light rose from the earth.

The light around his body slightly distorted, and the moonlight seemed somewhat different.

Ji An finished cultivating and opened his eyes, feeling refreshed, with the post-drinking daze disappearing without a trace.

He looked up at the gradually setting moon in the west sky and judged that midnight had passed.

During the day, cultivation filled him with warmth; at night, it brought a slight chill.

He secretly speculated in his heart, with the sun representing yang and the moon yin, this should be the Yin Yang Transformation causing differences in cultivation at different times.

Chao Origin Stage cultivators need to gather Five Elements Spirit Charm at specific times to refine into their body to open the Divine Mansion, which corresponds to the mysteries of the Yin Yang Transformation.

Ji An began to perform the Planting Technique, various colors of Spirit Light flashed in the Spirit Field, white mist rolled under the moon, and moist rainwater traced silver threads.

He activated the Flying Shuttle, quickly circled Red Flame Peak.

Other areas can be ignored, but the Tier Two Middle Grade Spirit Field must be carefully managed.

As the night passed, Ye Changqing walked out of the guest room, now in the bright daylight.

He looked at the Cold Pool shimmering in the sunlight, feeling a silent lament; it had been years since he had slept so long.

Xia Yuhuan, who was waiting outside the door, stepped forward and smiled:

“Junior Martial Uncle, Junior Martial Uncle Ji is cultivating and cannot come for the moment.

He asked me to convey, ’Apologies for any shortcomings in the hospitality.’

Warm stomach Spirit Congee and small dishes are prepared; shall we serve them now?”

Ye Changqing laughed:

“Junior Brother Ji is too polite. This hospitality makes me feel honored; there’s nothing lacking here!”