Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Such cultivators as Junior Brother Ji exchange resources for Small Merit, most of them have received rewards that are conjured from nothing.

Han Yan noticed his expression and chuckled softly:

“Junior Brother Ji, you’re bringing up what is better left unsaid.”

She paused and said with a touch of melancholy:

“The high-tier resources of the sect indeed cannot satisfy the demand.”

Jia Yu scratched his head, “Things are going to improve soon, the main Spiritual Vein of the sect has been nurtured to Tier Three for decades, the high-tier spirit medicine planted will gradually be harvested.

Junior Brother Ji sits at the Agricultural Hall, the cultivation of spirit farmers in the sect will slowly catch up to Luofeng Valley, plus he himself will increase the annual yield of spirit fruits and medicines.

The pill formulas researched by Junior Sister can create extra value for the sect.”

Ji An’s expression turned slightly bitter, these words sounded like they were increasing his workload.

After discussing cultivation insights for a while, the two guests rose to say goodbye.

Jia Yu exhorted:

“Junior Brother, the sect will quietly purchase spiritual medicine. A few years from now, when our spiritual medicine matures, there will be a great demand for Tier Two Pine Seeds and Pine Honey, Junior Brother needs to ramp up the supply of materials.”

“Understood, I will reduce the production of Pine Nut Wine, and also order the Ant Queen to gradually decrease the number of the colony.”

The Tier Two Pine Nut Wine in the Red Flame Peak is close to tens of thousands of pounds, enough for many years’ consumption.

Ji An decided to use only one-tenth of the total yield for brewing starting next year.

…

After sending off the guests, Ji An approached Lin Mao and said:

“Hall Master Lin, please bring me the records of the sect’s Lower Grade Tier Two Spirit Field.”

“Please wait a moment, Hall Master,” Lin Mao fetched the ledger and placed it on the desk.

Ji An estimated the planting area of various spiritual medicines and listed them in a table:

“These spirit medicines in several medicinal gardens have been planted within two years, all to be destroyed and replaced with the ones I designate, planting area to be strictly according to requirements.”

The destroyed spirit medicines are all materials for pills that can be substituted by Red Pine Pill.

“Hall Master, this doesn’t follow protocol.

The Diligence Hall will assess our cultivation, doing this means we have major omissions.”

Lin Mao appeared rather distressed, this action indicates a problem in strategy formulation and will inevitably result in a penalty from the Diligence Hall.

“The decision was made by me temporarily, I will present the situation to Senior Brother Zhang.”

Ji An understood well that the other party wished not to bear responsibility.

He took out the Communication Golden Sword, briefly explained the reason for the actions, and marked and imprinted his Magical Mark on the Jade Slip.

…

After the establishment of the Agricultural Hall, most sect disciples didn’t feel any difference.

The spirit farmer disciples experienced monthly explanations on cultivation and answers to queries from late-stage Qi Refining disciples.

Other than that, it seemed there wasn’t much difference.

Three years passed swiftly.

In the Agricultural Hall, Ji An halted the operation of the Pifu Technique, massaging his temples to physically mitigate the fatigue from excessive consumption of Divine Sense.

In fact, this doesn’t help much, but provides psychological suggestion.

The Wood Element Spiritual Qi in the Agricultural Hall area isn’t as dense as in Red Flame Peak; during the day, he spends most of his time executing Pifu.

Though his cultivation improvement speed has slightly slowed over these years, the results of Pifu have been more fruitful.

Currently, thirty-one pulse lines have been opened inside the Fire Element Divine Mansion, with five more remaining to achieve Merit Perfection.

By then, he can enjoy Fire Eating Qi, doubling the daily cultivation pleasure.

Another extremely good news is that Ji An has confirmed through comparison that the Clear Spirit Qi sprayed annually by the Stone Turtle provides the upper limit of Primordial Life Fire!

This means his foundation will be deeper than cultivators of the same tier, increasing the chance and quality of refining Golden Core.

With the Primordial Life Fire growing ever stronger, he can now consume eleven wisps of Wood Element Qi daily.

In Red Flame Peak, the Tier Two and above Wood Element Spirit Plants have increased significantly compared to three years ago, and combined with supplements from the Agricultural Hall and several Ningcui Cliff medicinal gardens, it perfectly satisfies his ever-growing demand.

Ji An brewed a cup of Middle Grade Cloud Peak Silver Needle and quietly savored it.

As the water was infused to flavorlessness, he sunk his consciousness into the Dantian, connecting with the Stone Turtle.

[Master: Ji An]

[Dao Rhyme: Gold 2.2, Water 0, Wood 0, Fire 0.6, Earth 3.1]

[Spiritual Mechanism: Kan Spirit 168.2, Gen Spirit 185.4, Zhen Spirit 544.5, Xun Spirit 1814.6, Kun Spirit 88.6, Qian Spirit 272.8, Dui Spirit 7981.9, Li Spirit 162.3]

[Antitoxic Technique (Perfection 18%)

Azure Dragon Shocking Skill (Perfection 99%)

Cloud Dragon Rain Technique (Perfection 49%)

Zhurong Divine Fire Spell (Perfection 64%)

Yellow Dragon Essence Enhancement Skill (Perfection 52%)

Earth Escape Technique (Great Success 12%)…]

Ji An smiled with reserved pride, this moment witnesses the enhancement of the first Chao Origin Stage Technique to Great Perfection Level.

“Refining Spirit Mechanism, enhancing Azure Dragon Shocking Skill.”

His Divine Sense entered the Stone Turtle Space, stepping on Zhen, Xun, where the boundary of verdant and dark green was blurred.

The details of the Spiritual Illusion became more vivid, showing his likeness on the visage.

Divine Sense commenced the enactment of the technique, the Azure Dragon roared in the sky.

Countless emerald lights fluttered around like little jade beads, each containing a tiny cyan dragon.

Spiritual Mechanism decreased incessantly, Ji An felt his Divine Sense constantly elevating, the land presented a wintry desolation, a vision of dilapidation.

Suddenly, a mighty dragon cry resonated like the awakening spring thunder, reviving myriad life, awakening serpents and insects from hibernation.

Warm wind brushed away the last vestige of wintry sorrow, verdant sprouts burst forth amidst dull-yellow grasses, tender buds emerged from tree branches.

Grass grows, orioles fly, myriad spirits thrive.

The barren world is redecorated with vibrant green, flowers bloom gloriously, butterflies flutter in playful dance among the flowers, a throng of bees buzz merrily…

Ji An’s consciousness returned, regaining the sense of his body.

[Azure Dragon Shocking Skill (Perfection 99%→100%)]

The line of text spread like ink dropped in clear water, dissipating swiftly, and finally vanishing completely.

[Dao Seed: All Things Born (Middle Grade), stored in Hua Gai Acupoint, comprehending the Dao of Wood Jia technique ’Flourishing Momentum’ True Intent, enhancing comprehension of Dao of Wood Jia technique.]

[Dao Seed: Yi Wood Rejuvenation (Middle Grade), stored in Jade Spring Acupoint, comprehending the Dao of Yi Wood technique ’Life and Death, Withering and Flourishing’ True Intent, enhancing comprehension of Dao of Yi Wood technique.]

Wood Element Divine Mansion radiated shining lights, the core abruptly trembled, visibly expanding in size.

The Dao Seeds of Wood Jia and Yi Wood both increased to Middle Grade, astonishing Ji An, without qualifiers like “a bit” or “somewhat” in the explanation of enhanced comprehension.

The enhancement of Dao Seeds also brings another benefit, the potency of Wood Element Skills will increase once again.

This means even if Azure Dragon Shocking Skill hasn’t reached the Great Perfection Level yet, the technique’s effect will be much stronger than before.

Ji An’s gaze fell on the line of text for Antitoxic Technique, realizing that the increase in Dao Seed Grade should reduce the required Spiritual Mechanism for enhancing techniques correspondingly.

“Refining Spirit Mechanism, enhancing Antitoxic Technique.”

Zhen Spirit and Xun Spirit decreased simultaneously, technique comprehension surged rapidly, freezing a frame once Spiritual Mechanism was depleted.

[Antitoxic Technique (Perfection 18%→46%)]

With eyes wide open, Ji An clapped his hands in laughter, “Comfortable!”

The consumption of Spiritual Mechanism was only forty percent of before, enjoying the discounted feeling brought immense delight.

This technique only quickly advances through real use; since the Rock Armor Bear became impervious to Spirit Bee stings, he hasn’t practiced it.

Now, with reduced consumption for enhancing techniques, it won’t take many years to elevate it to the pinnacle.

For someone with obsession for perfection, this is excellent news.

Eventually, the technique list will only have the Spirit Sealing Technique as the troublesome task.

This technique requires all types of Spiritual Mechanism to enhance, intending to pursue it after all Dao Seeds elevate to Middle Grade.

In high spirits, Ji An walked out of the hall and entered the woods behind the mountain.

Over the past three years, the Azure Dragon Wood received the same treatment as medicinal gardens, with him casting techniques every two days.

All Spirit Woods have upgraded to Tier Two level, with six reaching Middle Grade.

This is entirely voluntary labor; he hasn’t obtained a single Small Merit from the sect, the benefit being he can consume four wisps of Qi every ten days.

Ji An recited the technique, magical power flowing out of the Dantian, circulating swiftly in the Immortal Vein, Wood Element Divine Mansion flashed emerald spiritual light, the Dao Seeds of Wood Jia and Yi Wood gleamed like stars within the acupoints.

With Azure Dragon Shocking Skill elevated to perfection level, not showcasing it after diligent practice would be a shame!