Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 87: Chapter 85: Grey-Feathered Sand Goose

Ji An waved his hand: “Got it, let’s get to work.”

After finishing the work in the medicinal field, he had to make a trip back to Jade Water Lake.

The Talisman Grass needs planting, the Jade Corn needs rain, and the Spirit Feeding Pill for the Spirit-Seeking Rat hasn’t been prepared yet; he had plenty to do.

Ji An pondered whether to subtly ask Li Lingyu if managing the medicinal garden came with a reward, but he quickly shook his head.

That’s not appropriate; at least work for two months before asking.

Seeing that Xiang Yong had already started the rain spell, Ji An also began casting.

The range of Thick Earth Technique was only about two acres; he had to perform the spell twenty times to cover his area completely.

All planted with high-tier Spiritual Medicine, he feared once wasn’t enough, so he cast the spell twice for each acre of Spirit Field.

The area for planting fire-element Spiritual Medicine required the Flame Fire Spell for nurturing, completing all tasks in just four casts.

Twenty acres of Spirit Field, two uses of Small Cloud Rain Technique, all done.

“Old Xiang, this side is finished, I’m heading off now.”

It took only two quarters of an hour to complete everything, and with a quick call, Ji An left.

He was pleased with himself; from a certain perspective, managing a medicinal field was more comfortable than planting Spirit Rice, freeing up more time.

Of course, the prerequisite was that one’s skills were as outstanding as his own.

“Take care, Senior Brother,” Xiang Yong replied, narrowing his eyes suddenly when he saw the massive cloud cluster.

Having been a Spirit Farmer for most of his life, he had a keen eye for quality; his own Small Cloud Rain Technique was at the Perfection Level, and yet it only covered five acres.

Approaching the Spirit Rain area and sensing that unique rhythm, he knew he had encountered an expert.

Elder Ge occasionally explained Spells to the Spirit Farmers and had once mentioned what ’Magic Intent’ was.

Xiang Yong, in this Spirit Rain, felt the same kind of charm he experienced when Elder Ge cast rain, albeit much weaker, but it was essentially the same.

“Senior Brother is not greedy for merit, willing to exchange areas every two months; we must invite him for some enjoyment in a few days.”

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Cui Bamboo Peak.

Ji An sat in the pavilion, golden light flickering at his fingertips.

He had come to find someone but was told Zhao Mengyao was visiting her master, so he had to wait here.

Not wanting to waste time sitting idly, he began practicing the Sharp Gold Technique.

Although this Magic Technique was a Planting Technique, it wasn’t used often and was primarily for exterminating various aphids, with no high demand for technique level.

The reason for consistent practice was twofold: to enhance Divine Sense and control and to generate a Dao Seed of the Geng Metal aspect.

Near noon, Ji An’s stomach let out a rumbling sound.

He took out a Jade Bottle from his Storage Bag and was about to consume a Fasting Pill, when he saw Zhao Mengyao approaching from afar in her blue silk skirt.

Ji An hastily stood up, waved in her direction, then quickly walked over and cupped his hands:

“Greetings, Senior Sister.”

“When did Junior Brother Ji get here? How long have you been waiting?”

Zhao Mengyao asked, secretly wondering what he needed again.

“I’ve been waiting for quite a while; it’s already noon now. I’ll treat you to lunch, and we can talk while we eat.”

The Beast Taming Hall has a Spiritual Food Shop for disciples to eat and drink, and the living conditions are far better than those of Spirit Farmers cultivating at Jade Water Lake.

“Junior Brother, have you struck it rich?!”

Zhao Mengyao laughed with crescent-shaped eyes; although he had sought her several times, he had never treated her to Spiritual Food.

Not rich yet but signs of it.

Ji An shook his head: “I’ve taken a master, but I can’t bear to part with the Spirit Field at Jade Water Lake. I rely on the harvest from that Spirit Field to exchange for Contribution Points to get a Foundation Establishment Pill as soon as possible.”

“Apprenticing?”

Zhao Mengyao raised her delicate brows slightly. It wasn’t the season for taking apprentices, so he must have had a special opportunity.

“That’s good news. Which Elder did you apprentice under?”

“The Ningcui Cliff lineage, my master is Ge Ying.”

“It turns out to be Elder Ge; she’s one of the best Alchemists in the Sect.

If Junior Brother learns the Dao of Alchemy in the future, remember to leave me a few Pills from what you refine, and I’ll prepare plenty of Spirit Stones.”

The main ingredients for Foundation Establishment Stage Pills need to be at least a hundred years old Spiritual Medicine. There are fewer cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage, but they clearly can’t consume Pills as indulgently as in the Qi Refining Stage.

The reality is that even if they wanted to be indulgent, there wouldn’t be enough Pills available.

The Cultivation Realm is increasingly prosperous; the number of Lands of Spiritual Veins is limited, the number of Cultivators is growing, and the resources per capita have inevitably decreased.

“If I learn Alchemy, I will definitely set aside some for Senior Sister.”

They joked and stepped into the Spiritual Food Shop, each ordering Jade Corn, one meat and one vegetable dish, and two Spirit Fruits.

After finishing the meal, Ji An put down his chopsticks and explained his purpose:

“In the future, I will need to shuttle back and forth between Ningcui Cliff and Jade Water Lake; the Talisman Bird is no longer sufficient.

Magical Artifacts like Spirit Ships are too expensive, so I want to purchase a Flying Tamed Beast for transportation, the faster the better, and there’s one more requirement, which is that it is easy to maintain.

Does Senior Sister have any suitable recommendations? Ideally, I’d like to acquire one today.”

The Talisman Bird is too slow, time wasted on the road is time that could be better spent practicing a Magic Technique.

Zhao Mengyao thought for a moment and replied:

“If you don’t care about the appearance of the Beast, you can choose a grey-feathered sand goose or a red-necked crane.

The prices of these two Beasts are similar, they are omnivorous, and can be sustained on small fish, shrimp, and plant buds and roots.

If you don’t plan to train them into high-tier Demon Beasts, you might not even need to prepare Spirit Feeding Pills, just let them forage on their own, occasionally feeding them Spiritual Objects to prevent regression.”

Cultivators generally choose white cranes as their Beasts for their appearance; additionally, wealthy cultivators purchase fierce Demon Beasts like eagle carvings as Flying Tamed Beasts.

“I’ll go with the grey-feathered sand goose then.”

Ji An said, as crane-type Demon Beasts are relatively small and not very comfortable to sit on, whereas a sand goose is large enough to serve the purpose.

“Alright, come with me to the mountain, Junior Brother.

The grey-feathered sand goose is priced above thirty Spirit Stones, do you have enough Spirit Stones with you?”

Zhao Mengyao instinctively reached for her Storage Bag, recalling how many Spirit Stones she had left.

After all, the impression of him continually borrowing Spirit Stones was deeply ingrained.

She had traded for a Foundation Establishment Pill but still needed to acquire other auxiliary Spiritual Objects and Pills for Foundation Establishment, so her Spirit Stones were quite tight.

If he wanted to borrow a lot, she might not be able to spare it.

“I have enough,” Ji An patted the Storage Bag at his waist.

After a profitable demon hunt recently, despite considerable expenses, he still had over 200 Spirit Stones left.

Zhao Mengyao felt an inexplicable sense of relief and thus led Ji An to purchase the Beast.

With her influence, they agreed on a price of 46 Spirit Stones to purchase a grey-feathered sand goose.

This Tamed Beast was at the Sixth-Layer Qi Refining Stage, with vibrant feathers, red claws, red beak, black-brown back, grey-brown chest and belly, and black horizontal stripes.

Its long neck was held high, and its marble-sized black eyes shone with an arrogant gleam.

After paying the Spirit Stones, a disciple from the Beast Taming Hall handed over a Beast Taming Token and a Jade Slip, saying:

“The Jade Slip details the Beast’s diet, and there’s also a recipe for the Spirit Feeding Pill for avian Demon Beasts.

Of course, Senior Brother can also buy the pre-made Spirit Feeding Pills from us, do you need them?”

Ji An picked up the Jade Slip, quickly browsed the recipe with his forehead, found that the materials were mostly common, and decided to concoct it himself later, shaking his head.

“Does Senior Brother need a Spirit Beast Bag? If you’re going demon hunting, you’ll need to hide the Beast.”

“No need.”

Ji An still shook his head; he’d buy a Spirit Beast Bag when he needed it. Currently, it’s a special time, and every Spirit Stone saved is worth it.

“Alright then, once the Beast is sold, no returns or exchanges.

Additionally, let me inform you, Senior Brother, this sand goose has quite a bit of spirit and a playful demeanor; you’ll need to discipline it sternly a few times when you get it.”