Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Upon hearing Senior Brother Jia’s ’spoiler,’ Ji An responded with a warm smile.

He lightly coughed, his words brimming with noble integrity:

“After enjoying the conveniences for many years, it’s only natural to work wholeheartedly for the Sect now.”

He had already made up his mind. Even if he were to manage the Agricultural Hall, he would act more like a hands-off shopkeeper, leaving the work to others and retaining only the right to supervise and inspect.

As for taking disciples, he would invest effort into mentoring them diligently.

In the future, for new disciples, he’ll let the first batch of disciples teach on his behalf, while he occasionally checks in.

Jia Yu wore an expression of disbelief, as cultivators who advance rapidly are even less willing to be distracted by mundane affairs.

Normally, when disciples break through to the Chao Origin Stage, although necessary tasks are assigned, they don’t assume official positions.

Due to the realm constraints, Chao Origin Stage cultivators often venture out to seek better Qi-eating lands, and most cultivators do not want to be bound by positions.

He pondered:

“The establishment of the Agricultural Hall by the Sect is of great significance, aiming to nurture Spirit Farmers as abundant and powerful as those in Luofeng Valley.

That’s why the decision was made to appoint you as Hall Master to show importance. Moving forward, more disciples with excellent qualifications from loose cultivators or small families will be assigned to the Agricultural Hall.

If you need to enter seclusion or go out due to cultivation reasons, you can provide feedback to the Sect at any time.”

For cultivators, increasing one’s cultivation is the primary task, and the Sect will consider this aspect.

Ji An nodded slightly, smiling:

“I understand, I don’t have any such plans for the next twenty or thirty years.”

Seclusion is for comprehending mysteries; he currently encounters no cultivation obstacles, so there’s no need for seclusion.

Going out is for better Qi-eating or seeking opportunities, but now he only needs to consume Wood Element Qi, and Red Enchanting Peak can fully meet his needs.

In truth, nature’s spiritual energy contains all Five Elements Qi, except that in some regions, certain elements are too scarce for Qi-eating techniques to extract it.

As for opportunities, running Red Flame Peak well is already the greatest opportunity.

If there is a continuous output of Tier Two Middle Grade resources, he won’t lack any spiritual objects that can be traded.

“It’s good that you understand. The ancestor hopes even more for you to make further breakthroughs in your cultivation.”

Jia Yu smiled; currently, the other party is the Sect’s key subject of observation.

If his cultivation breakthrough at the Chao Origin Stage remains rapid, he will receive further resource preferences.

By then, he will become the core among cores.

The remaining lifespan of Zhengyang Ancestor is similar to his, both being over one hundred forty years.

Before the end comes, the ancestor hopes to see new Golden Core cultivators emerge from the Sect.

Currently, Lin Jiuxiao, Lin Qiubai, and Li Haoran are the key cultivators the ancestor is nurturing.

Two veteran Chao Origin Stage cultivators are developing their fifth Divine Mansion. Li Haoran, despite breaking through only a few years ago, boasts an exceptional Celestial-Grade Talent and Metal Element Dao Body, making him too prominent to overlook.

After breaking through to the Golden Core Stage, the advantage of Celestial Grade Talent becomes less apparent, but his Metal Element Dao Body remains a strong boost.

The ancestor believes that in the last days of his life, the hope of seeing Li Haoran advance to the Golden Core Stage is greater than that of the two Lins.

After chatting for a while, Ji An asked:

“Senior Brother, can I exchange small merits for a Jade Radiance Pill?”

The Jade Radiance Pill contains abundant Wood Element Qi. Achieving perfection in the Wood Element Divine Mansion sooner will allow him to dedicate more energy to enhancing other Divine Mansions.

Because Qi-eating significantly consumes Divine Sense, even if he opens multiple Divine Mansions, it’s impossible to fully sustain daily Qi-eating states.

Jia Yu gently shook his head and said helplessly:

“Not for the next few years. The Jade Radiance Pills you received were acquired by the Sect at a cost from Luofeng Valley.”

In the Sect’s reserves, artifact refining resources are the most abundant, but the supply of pills is severely lacking, barely sufficient for disciples’ cultivation needs.

After the Demon Calamity, Luofeng Valley reduced the sale of high-tier elixirs to quickly recover their Primordial Qi.

The number of Chao Origin Stage cultivators in the Sect decreased due to the outbreak of Demon Calamity and Blood Demon Calamity, but the average supply of pills per cultivator actually dropped.

This is also why the Sect determined to establish the Agricultural Hall.

During normal times, necessary resources could be secured through trade. Yet, after experiencing war, the ancestor realized the importance of holding core resources personally.

Ji An pondered, then asked:

“I haven’t traded with Central Continent cultivators before. Can I purchase pills like the Jade Radiance Pill?”

“Of course, as long as you hold enough good resources.

However, they are quite good at bargaining; you need to be mentally prepared.”

Jia Yu pressed his lips and continued:

“The Sect still hopes you will exchange more urgently needed resources with the Treasure Pavilion.”

In theory, once disciples pay the rent for Spirit Fields, the Sect does not inquire about how the remaining resources are handled.

Whether exchanged for small merits or privately sold, it’s unrelated to the Sect.

“Such words from Senior Brother wound my heart. Of the Tier Two Resources produced at Red Flame Peak, besides the portion handed over, I at least offer half for exchange into small merits.

Even with the portion in hand, it’s mostly traded with sect cultivators, with minimal resources flowing out.”

Jia Yu immediately waved his hand and said:

“Haha, just a casual remark, junior brother shouldn’t mind.”

The gap in high-tier resources within the Sect has somewhat narrowed, thanks in no small part to you.

As the years pass and you refine several Chao Origin Stage Planting Techniques to a certain realm, the Sect’s circumstances will improve greatly.