Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 136: Chapter 133: Broadening the Path

Silent for a moment, Liuu Suyun gently shook her head and said:

“A Tier Two Lower Grade Spirit Tree is too valuable, and for now I’m not sure what kind of reward to offer. Let me think about it.”

Ji An said, “Take your time, Senior Sister.”

If the reward offered doesn’t satisfy him, he will stop cultivating the Spirit Tree after reaching Tier One Top Grade.

After speaking, he extended his Divine Sense and began searching for the main root of the Spirit Tree.

Transplanting Spirit Wood and damaging some fibrous roots can be easily recovered, but if the main root fractures, it will cause severe damage.

Magic Techniques can reconnect broken roots, but the damaged Primordial Qi requires a substantial period of recovery.

While at Jade Water Lake Spirit Field, Spiritual Peach and Spiritual Apricot were planted in the small courtyard and the soil there was soft, making transplantation much easier.

These Earth Spirit Fruit Trees are rooted in rock crevices, making the task quite difficult.

“Did you bring a Sealing Spirit Talisman with you, Junior Brother? No wonder you’re a Spirit Farmer, so professional.”

Zhao Lei laughed and said, the task is completed; in a few years Junior Sister Liuu can harvest more Tier Two Lower Grade Spider Silk.

At that time, he can recommend the apricot yellow Banner to more senior brothers, enhancing his experience in refining similar Magical Artifacts.

“I don’t have a Sealing Spirit Talisman, but I know the Spirit Sealing Technique.”

Ji An smiled. Spirit Farmers are very cautious with Spirit Wood transplanting and rarely undertake it.

Unless you find quality goods in the wild, but how many Spirit Farmers go out in the wild daily?

The Sealing Spirit Talisman is relatively obscure, and he has never thought of selling this Talisman.

He explored once more and came up with a plan; the roots of these Spirit Trees are massive, impossible to transplant along with the soil and rocks.

He can only uproot them entirely, and in doing so, the roots will be fully exposed to the air, requiring more meticulous care.

Recalling there are still some Spiritual Mechanism unrefined within the Stone Turtle, he sank his mind into his Dantian, preparing to slightly enhance the Spirit Sealing Technique to minimize the Spirit Tree’s Primordial Qi dispersion.

“Refining Spirit Mechanism, enhancing Spirit Sealing Technique.”

His Divine Sense entered the Stone Turtle Space, stepping to the center, he fell into a mystical state, practicing Spell techniques.

The other eight areas flickered with various Spirit Light and began to spread towards him, a stream of insights flowed.

All Spiritual Mechanisms started synchronously descending, and the Spirit Sealing Technique slowly improved.

[Spirit Sealing Technique (Entry 1% → Mastery 90%)]

When the least stored Kun Spirit was completely consumed, Ji An’s Divine Sense exited the Stone Turtle Space, only a moment had passed outside.

He squinted his eyes; the accumulation of Spiritual Mechanisms cost about 40 points, yet only enhanced the technique to Mastery.

Based on the principle ’the more expensive, the better the quality’, the potential of Spirit Sealing Technique is much higher than spells used in the Foundation Establishment Stage.

“Senior Sister, have you thought it through? If so, we can sign an agreement and begin the transplant.”

Liuu Suyun tucked the loose strands of her hair behind her ear and said:

“Let’s refer to the sect’s regulations. If a Spirit Farmer cultivates a Tier Two Lower Grade Spirit Wood, the reward is 50 Great Merit and fifty thousand Contribution Points.

Junior Brother can then seek my help to exchange for the same quantity of Spiritual Objects or Spiritual Artifacts, Pills and such.”

She originally wanted to offset with her produced Beast Taming results, but realized that her products might not be needed, so it’s better to use the sect’s precedent.

“Certainly, since it’s our first transaction, I’ll reduce five thousand Contribution Points for you, and count it as forty-five thousand Contribution Points.”

Ji An said, he has raised two Demon Beasts, and may raise several more combat-capable beasts in the future.

Her beast-cultivation skills must be much better than Zhao Mengyao’s; giving a discount might make her feel more comfortable and might be more willing to help him in the future.

“Ultimately, I benefit, so Junior Brother can consult me anytime on Beast Taming matters in the future, I’ll offer a discount.”

Liuu Suyun smiled faintly, the other party casually deducted more than twenty Spirit Stones, indicating generosity and not petty.

“Then I’ll thank you in advance, Senior Sister.”

Ji An laughed, this bond has been established already!

He turned around and said:

“Please, Senior Brother, help cut through the rocks and dig out these Spirit Trees.”

“Small matter,” Zhao Lei agreed, he has various Magical Artifacts, including ones for excavating stones.

…

The Earth Spirit Fruit Tree is only slightly taller than half a person, but the longest main root nearly measures two zhang, Ji An carefully wrapped it up.

He then cast the Thick Earth Returning Origin Spell to nourish the Spirit Tree, followed by multiple deployments of Spirit Sealing Technique into the roots.

The transplanted Spirit Wood cannot be stored in a Storage Bag, it can only be transported using Object Control Technique.

Ji An had read from a certain Cultivation Miscellaneous Records Jade Slip of treasures self-contained in a realm capable of nurturing live creatures.

If such a treasure could be acquired, it would be even more invaluable to Spirit Farmers and Beast Tamers than combat-type treasures.

Returning from the underground cave to the surface mansion, Ji An and Liuu signed the agreement with Zhao Lei as a witness who marked the Magical Mark.

Ji An realized a previously neglected issue and said:

“Senior Sister, I have now contracted a thousand acres of sect mountain forest, thinking about planting some Spirit Wood, do you have any recommendations?”

The management scope of Red Flame Peak is too narrow, mainly producing Spiritual Charcoal and Pine Nuts, lacking in status.

When Demon Calamities occur, the sect is likely to frequently assign him guard duties, which he hopes to avoid.

The spiritual mechanism of Red Flame Peak is the most comprehensive, bar none.

If it’s just a couple of months spent executing missions outside, it’s fine; but going out for three to five years results in a great loss.

Today’s observation made him realize that it’s entirely possible to plant a large amount of spirit wood and spirit fruit that demon beasts need.

The sect is renowned across the Western Continent for its Artifact Refining and Beast Taming. If one could become the primary supplier of the Beast Taming Hall, the sect would certainly consider this when assigning tasks.

Liu Suyun’s eyes brightened. She was desperately lacking high-tier Spirit Farmer supplies of high-quality raw materials.

“I have a batch of Golden Silk Worms, but due to a lack of supply of high-tier Copper Patterned Mulberry Leaves, it’s hard for the worm colonies to expand.

Golden Silk is widely used in weaving array banners. The Beast Taming Hall also breeds a large quantity of Golden Silk Worms and faces the same predicament.

Our produced silk is always insufficient, necessitating large purchases from Luofeng Valley.”

“However, what we urgently need are Tier One Upper Grade mulberry leaves. If Junior Brother plants this kind of mulberry tree, it won’t yield returns for a long time and may even result in rental losses.”

Luofeng Valley is renowned for Alchemy and Array techniques. The sect’s legacy in planting is far inferior to theirs, and high-tier spirit wood and spirit fruit need to be purchased from Luofeng Valley.

This project is feasible; it sounds like Gold Spirit Wood, which would be perfectly suitable at my place.

Ji An laughed and rubbed his hands, asking:

“I’ve noted that down. What other kinds of spirit wood does the sect need in large quantities?”

Zhao Mengyao chose the direction of Beast Taming with Combat. He was sent on missions outside for the past few years and had not actively sought out this information, but today he finally encountered knowledgeable clarification.

One thousand five hundred mu of Spirit Field lay waste for a mere month, and they finally found spirit wood varieties with high cost effectiveness.

“The sect breeds many low-tier demon beasts to feed high-tier demon beasts or for the disciples’ consumption. There is also a type of Jade Leaf Mulberry, which is the primary food for most herbivorous demon beasts.

Junior Martial Uncle He Cuihan’s tamed Five-Colored Deer has reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, and every few days requires consuming a large amount of Tier One Top Grade Jade Leaf Mulberry Leaves.

If Junior Brother could cultivate Tier Two Jade Leaf Mulberry, Junior Martial Uncle He would treat you as a distinguished guest.”

Liu Suyun chuckled, as upgrading the spiritual vein to Tier Three would alleviate the shortage of high-tier spirit wood.

She originally wanted to remind that if the planted spirit wood grows, the sect might not need as many mulberry leaves, but then reconsidered the counterpart’s Magic Technique level and felt it unnecessary to worry about that.

The gap in planting skills is evident here; how many Spirit Farmers in the sect have elevated the Thick Earth Returning Origin Spell to Perfection Level?

Liu Suyun took out a Blank Jade Slip, infused her Divine Sense into it recording the information, and then handed it over.

“I have documented the spirit wood species in high demand by the Beast Taming Hall that Junior Brother can filter based on his own situation.

When you can stable supply Tier One Upper Grade Copper Patterned Mulberry Leaves, prioritize me first.”

Ji An received the Jade Slip, and bowing, he said:

“I deeply appreciate Senior Sister’s guidance and will think of Senior Sister first when the time comes.

The spirit trees have already been excavated and cannot remain for long, Junior Brother takes his leave.”

He exchanged Magical Marks with the two, for future contact convenience.

…

Ji An drove the Flying Shuttle and hurried back to Red Flame Peak.

Landing near the Cold Pool, he summoned Golden Fur, surveyed the earth vein’s direction, and found a suitable spot to dig down.

Golden Fur is an Earth Element demon beast, small in size but it excels at digging through soil and rocks.

Ji An cast the Golden Light Technique to assist, observing the cold light flickering as the rocks were easily cut, speeding up the excavation of the tunnel considerably.

Due to confidentiality regarding the mastery of his Golden Light Technique, he did not summon Huang Feihu and others for assistance.

Two double hours later, they excavated a tunnel roughly twenty some yards long, smoothly placing four Earth Spirit Fruit Trees within.

He activated a spell to cast the Thick Earth Returning Origin Spell, and the gentle spirit light dispelled the darkness, illuminating the spots on the bark as they flashed like fireflies.

Golden Fur curiously extended its paw to touch the spirit tree and then started nibbling at it.

When Ji An noticed, the bark already had several more indentations from teeth marks; he had forgotten the enormous allure Earth Element Spirit Plants hold for the Spirit-Seeking Rat.

“You spendthrift creature!”

He grasped Golden Fur by the thick skin of its neck, lifted it up, and shook it vigorously, the Spirit-Seeking Rat now about the size of a plump large cat, with fluffy fur and very tactile.

Ji An took out the Beast Taming Token, had in-depth communication with Golden Fur, admonishing it not to nibble on spirit trees under any circumstances.

’But you didn’t mention beforehand that they couldn’t be eaten,’ Golden Fur angrily squeaked in protest, nodding incessantly like a chick pecking at rice.

Ji An tossed a Spirit Feeding Pill for it to eat, and stroked its neck fur several times to comfort it.

“Take good care. When these spirit trees bear fruit in the future, your good days will begin.

Moreover, remember to chisel a few ventilation ports.”

After assigning the task to Golden Fur, Ji An left the grotto, found Huang Feihu, and said:

“I have transplanted a few spirit trees that grow in dark environments and have already placed them in the newly excavated cave that way.

Find some passages embedded with Luminous Beads, and purchase three to five sets of restrictions to seal the cave entrance.”

In the future, I might excavate caves elsewhere, so buying more sealing arrays could certainly come in handy.

“Got it, leave the cave excavation tasks to me in the future.”

Ji An waved his hand, smiled, and said:

“You’ll have your busy days; I already have a clear idea of the spirit wood varieties needed for the newly added Spirit Field.

Go arrange the manpower now, and in a few days we’ll plant all those Spirit Fields.”