Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 60: Chapter 58: Huang Feihu

Mo Ya Mountain.

In the private room of the restaurant, Chen Moxuan was all smiles as he said:

“Junior Brother Tian will be back soon. I estimate that our recent outing will net us over a hundred Spirit Stones.

In just over half a month, everyone can get three to forty Spirit Stones. It was something we could only dream of before.”

“Captain, you only count the income. What about the expenses?

The consumed pills, the repair of damaged Magical Artifacts—don’t we need Crystal Stones for those?!”

Jiang Qiuyue wrinkled her delicate nose and added:

“Luckily, Junior Brother Chu has an unbreakable bond with Senior Brother Zhang. Otherwise, repairing the Magical Artifacts would take a lot of time, and we couldn’t go out so frequently.”

Chen Moxuan nodded:

“Indeed. Junior Brother, when should we invite Senior Brother Zhang out for a drink to show our appreciation?”

“It might be hard to arrange right now. Besides repairing Magical Artifacts, Senior Brother Zhang has other matters keeping him busy.”

Chu River chuckled heartily, having developed a good rapport with his team members over two years.

He paused, glanced at everyone, and said slowly:

“Just now, when I was taking the artifacts for repair, I received a letter.

Junior Brother Ji An, who entered the Cyan Pine Daoist School with me, wants to train with our team for a while. I think it’s a chance—with an additional person, we might be able to tackle that Fire-Horned Rhinoceros group.”

Chen Moxuan pondered:

“A team of four people, each playing their part, works well.

Unless we’re tackling tough challenges, adding another person might reduce everyone’s share of the rewards.”

“Yes, temporary inclusion is fine, but not as a permanent member.”

“Rest assured, Junior Brother Ji is a Spirit Farmer and Talisman Maker, so he doesn’t have much time to commit to us.

Moreover, Junior Brother Ji is highly valued by Senior Brother Zhang.

He’s currently purchasing Magical Artifacts and is expected to join us at Mo Ya Mountain in about six months.”

“Since he’s recommended by both Junior Brother Chu and Senior Brother Zhang, we can let Junior Brother Ji try. But let’s put it plainly, if he becomes a burden over time…”

“If Junior Brother Ji is not suited for demon hunting and Magical Combat, I will personally discuss it with him, no need for the captain to say it.”

Chu River nodded. Often, demon hunting is a life-risking endeavor, and no one wants a tag-along liability.

…

Jade Corn is slightly longer than Yellow Sprout Rice, possessing a gentle jade-like luster, with each grain glistening.

As the final Spirit Field was harvested, a sense of harvest joy flashed in Ji An’s eyes.

To him, the path of cultivation is like planting—with effort and reward leading to further progress.

If the harvest after sowing is poor, it becomes hard for a Spirit Farmer to persist.

Similarly, if a cultivator makes efforts but sees no progress in cultivation, they’ll gradually slacken or even give up.

Having positive feedback is very important.

Ji An felt lucky. Despite not having a high start and facing a rough beginning, he managed to achieve what he set out to do.

Exchanging for a Foundation Establishment Pill quickly is a significant challenge for him, but he’s confident in overcoming it.

His Magic Techniques are exquisite, and his Divine Sense far surpasses that of others at the same realm. Through planting and talisman making, he accumulates Crystal Stones faster than most Qi Refining Disciples.

Around the spots occupied by the Sect in recent years in the Ten Thousand Mountains, it’s like untouched land. With some luck during demon hunting, the gains shouldn’t be poor.

Otherwise, the competition for the Foundation Establishment Pill wouldn’t be so intense.

“Senior Brother, let me help you carry the Spirit Rice back.”

From a distance, came the cheerful laugh of Huang Feihu.

“I was just thinking about finding someone to help, and here you are.

Hey, not bad, Feihu. Seeing your smooth Qi Mechanism, you might break through to late-stage Qi Refining after some polishing.

Your grandfather will surely be overjoyed to hear this news.”

Ji An marveled at Huang Feihu’s good fortune, having a grandfather who fully supports him.

It’s hard at the beginning; with low cultivation realm, the means to earn Crystal Stones are scarce, and even practicing Magic Techniques lacks sufficient Magical Power.

Now, even without Old Huang’s support, Feihu can still develop well.

Huang Feihu jogged over, scratching his head:

“I recently broke through, entirely thanks to my grandfather’s help. The supply of Jade Pills was ample, so my cultivation improved quickly.

My grandfather’s reserved Crystal Stones have been greatly used up. Now that I’ve reached late-stage Qi Refining, I need to cultivate more Spirit Fields and aim to sustain my cultivation through my own efforts.”

When Old Huang left, he devised a strategy for his grandson, urging him to dedicate his first three years in the Sect to improving his cultivation and practicing Magic Techniques.

Huang Feihu now cultivates just two acres of Spirit Field. His daily activities, besides cultivation, are practicing Small Cloud Rain Technique and Thick Earth Technique, both of which have reached Minor Achievement early on.

With Ji An’s frequent guidance, he feels he makes progress with his Magic Techniques from time to time.

Ji An gently shook his head and said:

“In my opinion, there’s no need to do so.

Keeping the Crystal Stones on hand is of no use; spending them is where their value lies.

Keep a reserve of Crystal Stones for emergencies, but the rest should go into cultivation. As your cultivation improves, you’ll be able to cultivate more Spirit Fields.”

Huang Feihu nodded, appearing thoughtful.

The two of them shuttled back and forth several times, transporting all the Jade Corn back before resting in the bamboo building.

The Spirit-Seeking Rat scurried around its owner, occasionally flashing fierce eyes at strangers and baring its teeth.

If not for the Spiritual Pressure from the other party intimidating it, it might just charge up to bite.

Huang Feihu laughed, took out a few walnuts, and gently pushed them forward, letting them roll towards the Spirit-Seeking Rat.

The Spirit-Seeking Rat first bared its teeth defensively, then sniffed for a bit before finally picking up a walnut in its mouth. Holding a walnut in each forepaw, it hopped back to its little nest like a kangaroo.

“Senior Brother’s beast is very spiritual; some people’s beasts only have ferocity in their eyes, lacking wisdom.”

“This is a Spirit-Seeking Rat. Being too dumb wouldn’t do.”

Ji An smiled rather proudly and continued:

“Have you encountered any issues recently with cultivation or practicing Magic Techniques?”

“I was just thinking of consulting Senior Brother.”

Huang Feihu cupped his hands and began describing his difficulties one by one. Ji An patiently answered them, pointing out future directions and precautions.

An hour and a double hour later, Huang Feihu stood up, bowed deeply:

“Thank you, Senior Brother, for clearing my doubts. My cultivation has progressed so rapidly largely because I can constantly hear your teachings.”

“Explaining to you also deepens my understanding of Cultivation Techniques and Magic Techniques. Let’s improve together.”

Ji An helped him up and, after a moment’s thought, solemnly said:

“A piece of advice for you, Junior Brother: when breaking through late-stage Qi Refining, do not buy pills to overcome bottlenecks; slowly grind past it. This is more beneficial for Foundation Establishment.”

This information isn’t particularly secret, but sharing it can foster goodwill.

“Is there such a saying?”

Huang Feihu’s eyes widened, and he nodded slightly, replying earnestly:

“Thank you for the guidance. Whenever you need anything, Senior Brother, Feihu will certainly do his utmost to assist.”

With his rapid cultivation progress, he naturally harbors ambitions for Foundation Establishment. Besides the Foundation Establishment Pill, he lacks various Secret Techniques and skills to boost the chances of Foundation Establishment.

This ordinary-sounding advice might just play a crucial role.

“Just in time, I need your help.”

Ji An explained his intention to participate in demon hunting six months later, and added:

“During the one or two months I won’t be in the Sect, the Spirit Fields will need someone to look after them. Just the Cloud Rain Technique will suffice.”

“Leave it to me.”

Huang Feihu pounded his chest in agreement. He decided to spend more time practicing his Magic Techniques during this period, aiming to achieve Great Success with the two planting techniques he knows, so as not to let him down.

Having been with his Senior Brother for so long, he understood his nature—if you do your job well, you won’t be shortchanged.