Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 192: Chapter 189: The Agreement

The feathers of the Golden Feathered Eagle are grayish-brown, with golden tips, resembling the crest of a woodpecker.

The crest glows brilliantly and usually sticks to the top of its head, but stands up when it’s angry or happy.

Although the name contains the word ’gold,’ they are wind element Demon Beasts, incredibly fast, ranking top among many flying Demon Beasts.

In terms of speed, cultivators of the same tier cannot catch up.

“Ahead is Red Flame Peak, slow down.”

Li Minghui communicated spiritually with the Golden Feathered Eagle. This beast has accompanied her for ninety-nine springs and has long been spiritually connected.

The Golden Feathered Eagle let out a high-pitched, clear cry, a sound splitting through the clouds and rocks, resonating through the heavens.

Its crest occasionally stands up; the wind flight is its most exhilarating moment.

As the beast entered Red Flame Peak, Li Minghui saw Ji An cultivating there and communicated again with the beast:

“Slow down even more, don’t make any noise, land by the poolside.”

Xia Yu Lian was cleaning scales from Spirit Fish, removing impurities, then washing them clean and placing them in a porcelain basin. As she stood up, she caught sight of a shadow descending from the sky, giving her a fright.

After seeing it was a large bird with a person seated on it, she exhaled deeply, her tense emotions easing.

She hurried forward a few steps and softly said:

“Elder Li, honored to have you visit, Junior Martial Uncle is still cultivating, please wait a moment.

If you have urgent matters, I can help convey them.”

Recognizing that the visitor was a Great Cultivator from the Beast Taming Hall, she suspected an urgent matter brought them to Red Flame Peak so early.

Yet, since her Junior Martial Uncle was cultivating, it was best not to disturb him unless necessary.

“No need to convey, I’ll wait here for Junior Brother.”

Li Minghui said warmly; after receiving news this morning, she had rushed over.

Each Tier Two Biluo Tree could produce twenty-thirty fruits every three years. Red Flame Peak could yield fifty-sixty spirit fruits, which was excellent news.

She must quickly order this batch of spirit fruits to avoid any issues.

Without the master’s permission to accompany, it was improper to roam around; otherwise, she would’ve flown directly to the Biluo Forest.

In the air earlier, she had already seen those two Tier Two Biluo Woods and the unexpected number of Tier Two Jade Leaf Mulberries, which delighted her even more.

Disturbing a cultivator during cultivation is a major taboo; interrupting someone at a crucial moment of Divine Intent understanding could lead to grudges. Otherwise, she’d be awakening her Junior Brother now.

“Elder, please forgive my rudeness, but take a seat first while I put these things away, then I will attend to you.” Xia Yu Lian bowed slightly and hurried to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, she spoke to her sister:

“Elder Li from the Beast Taming Hall has arrived; make more breakfast today.”

…

Ji An felt the fiery Spiritual Qi affecting his Cultivation Technique, so he withdrew its power.

Clenching his fist, the lifeless Azure Dragon Wood in his hand shattered into fragments.

’Can Wood Element Technique Divine Intent only seize plants’ vitality, or can it capture the vitality of all things?’

He had long answered this question; the lifeless Profound Yellow Soil in his hand proved it, as did the Jade Wave Water turning transparent and colorless in the jade bowl before him.

Since gaining deeper insight into the Cultivation Technique Divine Intent, his speed at refining spiritual objects and Spiritual Qi increased noticeably.

Ji An rose, stretched his arms with a big lazy stretch.

Few spiritual objects remained; he needed to exchange some from the Sect’s Secret Vault.

Returning to the stone house, he saw Li Minghui seated at the table, smiling at him.

“Junior Brother, I came without invitation; I hope you don’t mind?”

“I’m more than happy to welcome Senior Sister’s visit.”

Ji An smiled, taking his seat, saying:

“Please, Senior Sister, taste Red Flame Peak’s breakfast.”

“I’ve often heard Junior Brother Ye praise the spiritual food here; today, I can finally enjoy it too.”

Li Minghui raised her chopsticks, elegantly eating.

“Bright color, fragrant aroma, rich flavor; no wonder Junior Brother Ye cannot stop praising.

The Spirit Chef’s skills are quite extraordinary.”

“I thank Senior Sister for her praise on behalf of Yu Han and Yu Lian.”

Ji An’s lips curled slightly; Liang Hill did not break his promise and passed on his skills before leaving.

The two maidservants diligently honed their craft, showing signs of surpassing their teacher.

After breakfast, Li Minghui stood and said:

“You know my intentions, Junior Brother; quickly take me to the Spirit Field, won’t you?”

She was already quite impatient.

“Senior Sister, please!”

The two mounted their respective beasts and first flew towards the Mulberry Field.

“Senior Sister, there are currently nine Tier Two Jade Leaf Mulberries.”

“I visited three months ago, correct?”

“Senior Sister remembers accurately.”

“Excellent, my confidence in Junior Brother grows more and more.”

Li Minghui’s eyes shone bright. In the Sect’s history she knew, never had there been a Spirit Farmer achieving mastery in all three Foundation Establishment Stage Planting Techniques.

Since individual talents differ, most Spirit Farmers master only one or two magic formulas; sometimes understanding simply cannot be forced, not all efforts yield rewards.

When all three planting techniques reach mastery, they yield astonishing results beyond imagination.

Ji An shook his head lightly, saying:

“From the current situation, the future appears promising, but we cannot predict the final outcome.”

If expectations are set too high but unmet, the psychological gap would be significant.

So, he didn’t speak with certainty.

“Junior Brother, don’t be modest, the results will be evident within a year.”

Li Minghui’s confidence was even greater, and the two flew over the Mulberry Field, arriving beside a Tier Two Biluo Tree.

“Tier Two Spirit Wood has already begun to show its wonders. Junior Brother, your cultivation path will be smoother than that of most cultivators in the future.”

Li Minghui sighed lightly. The abundance of Tier Two Spirit Wood nurtured by Red Flame Peak meant that the other party’s cultivation resources wouldn’t be lacking.

Ample resources are extremely beneficial before breaking through the Chao Origin Stage.

“I’ll take Sister’s blessings.”

After experiencing the exuberant vitality of the two Biluo Trees, Li Minghui smiled and said:

“Let’s discuss the matter of compensation. The tender leaves of the Tier Two Jade Leaf Mulberry we’ll purchase with Spirit Stones, ten pieces per jin, or convert them to the corresponding Contribution Points.

For Biluo Fruit, we exchange it for Small Merit, four Small Merits per fruit. For every ten fruits traded, an extra two Small Merits will be added.

What do you think, Junior Brother? If you agree, we’ll sign the supply agreement.”

The price she offered exceeded normal rates. For example, the leaves of the Tier Two Jade Leaf Mulberry had a selling price of five Spirit Stones per jin, but due to the demand for tender leaves, the price doubled.

Ji An pondered and said:

“The price is fair, and I am willing to sign the agreement with Sister.”

The leaves of the Jade Leaf Mulberry are relatively common consumables. Although Tier Two, the payment in trades is done with Spirit Stones.

When the Tier Two Biluo Fruits are handed over to the Sect, they also exchange for four Small Merits, but the Sect does not pay extra for a large quantity.

The two happily signed the agreement and agreed on the relevant matters.

Li Minghui took out ten pieces of Middle-grade Spirit Stones and said:

“This is the deposit. For the shipment, the Mulberry Leaves will be settled at the end of each month, and Biluo Fruits will be settled on the spot during each transaction.

If Junior Brother here cultivates other Tier Two Spirit Fruits, do consider trading with us first.”

Ji An accepted the Spirit Stones and nodded:

“Certainly.

Sister, I harvested Celestial Essence Pears yesterday. I have dispatched someone to deliver some to everyone, and they should reach your grotto mansion today.

You came at just the right time, so you can taste them now.”

“I did come at the perfect time, thank you, Junior Brother.”

“No need to be so polite, Sister. May I ask how Junior Martial Uncle’s Five-Colored Deer reproduces? Are there any young ones for sale?”

Ji An asked, the Five-Colored Deer is a type of magical beast capable of harnessing the Power of the Five Elements, able to fly and escape as well as being capable of comprehensive abilities with a high growth ceiling.

If one could rear such a spirit beast, it would not only be both offensive and defensive but also serve as a mount, equivalent to three or four beasts.

“The Five-Colored Deer is not a Demon Beast, but a magical beast nurtured by the essence of heaven and earth; encountering one requires the harmony of Celestial Time, Geographical Advantage, and Human Harmony.

They can mate with other Spirit Deer to give birth to young ones, but the offspring can only inherit two or three elements and cannot reach the level of the Five-Colored Deer.

The only advantage of these offspring is their ability to comprehend greater Talent Techniques.

Acquiring an offspring relies entirely on luck.”

Li Minghui said, the Five-Colored Deer is an immensely powerful Spirit Beast, but its offspring do not have any advantage over other bloodline-excellent Demon Beasts.

Ji An pondered and said:

“This is knowledge I’ve never heard before, truly enlightening today.

If Junior Martial Uncle’s Five-Colored Deer does give birth to young, please inform me, Sister, as I would like to purchase one for rearing, if possible.”

He had his considerations; buying one might bring an unexpected boon.

“Alright, I’ll keep Junior Brother’s matters in mind.”

Li Minghui agreed, the Five-Colored Deer of the Master is a male, and once it breaks through to the Chao Origin Stage, the Master intends to let it proliferate.

The two returned to the Cold Pool, and Ji An ordered:

“Yu Han, go wash two Celestial Essence Pears.”

…

The sky overcast, and after nightfall, there was neither moon nor stars, and Red Flame Peak sank into a deep blackness.

The wind had settled, and the sound of insects had decreased significantly, seemingly unwilling to endure the night and went to bed early.

In the Spirit Field, hues of emerald and yellow Spirit Light flickered, providing the only source of light.

Ji An finished casting the spell and arrived at the deepest part of the underground cavern.

Golden Fur’s eyes were shining; the black pupils of the day emitted a yellow-brown glow at night.

Sensing the arrival of its master, it stood up and stretched out its two front paws as if wanting a hug.

“Squeak, squeak.”

Ji An chuckled softly and said:

“Your memory for eating is indeed remarkable.”

The Spirit-Seeking Rat could now “calculate” the days to eat Spirit Fruits, surprising him greatly.

He tossed an Earth Spirit Fruit, and Golden Fur leaped up to catch it like a squirrel quickly devouring the fruit and then returning the pit.

Half a year ago, the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree bore 182 fruits. Ji An kept 20 for Golden Fur as rations.

The newly planted Earth Spirit Fruit Trees have already matured, and the fruiting days are estimated to be not far off.

In the future, he plans to use the Low Tier Earth Spirit Fruit as snacks for Golden Fur to see whether this Beast Taming creature’s bloodline can be purified and enhanced.

Ji An initiated the Thick Earth Returning Origin Spell, enveloping the surroundings in yellow Spirit Light.

The Soul Nourishing Wood has already taken root; its leaves gently swayed, emitting a faint purple hue.

As the Spirit Light faded, the Spirit Wood returned to tranquility.

Ji An scratched his head; after three months of cultivation, the Soul Nourishing Wood had grown about half an inch and was still Tier One Lower Grade.

The Thick Earth Returning Origin Spell could exert some influence, but judging from current results, the effect was minimal.

He still had no idea how to cultivate the Soul Nourishing Wood.

He extended his Divine Sense and found the soil a bit dry, then cast the Spring Breeze and Rain Skill, bringing down a bit of rainwater.