Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 231: Chapter 220: Body and Soul Tempering (2)

A moment later, Xia Yuhuan came running to report:

“Junior Martial Uncle, the mature Spiritual Peaches have all been picked, totaling twenty-one.

Just now everyone counted, each peach tree bore thirty-six fruits.”

They all found it remarkable that the fruit count on the two trees was exactly the same.

Ji An nodded slightly:

“Pack them all in gift boxes, twelve in a large box and two in a small box.

The Spiritual Power contained in Tier Two Spirit Fruits is too strong, so you all won’t be eating them.”

…

The setting sun was as red as blood.

Outside Chi Yan Peak, Ji An, who was practicing magic techniques, immediately stopped and hurried back.

He quickly had dinner and began casting spells on the Spirit Field.

The large orchard contained Fire Element Spirit Plants, needing the Thick Earth Returning Origin Spell, Jade Wood Transformation Skill, and Flame Fire Spell, with rain summoned once every three or four days.

The small orchard had only a few Celestial Essence Pear trees, requiring only the Jade Wood Transformation Skill and the Spring Breeze and Rain Skill, occasionally applying the Thick Earth Returning Origin Spell.

In the area planted with Wood Element Spirit Plants, all three Foundation Establishment Stage Planting Techniques had to be used.

There were now ninety-six Tier Two Jade Leaf Mulberries and fifty-four Jade Fall Trees.

After cutting some Mulberry Wood, the Azure Dragon Wood planting area reached two acres, with ten Tier Two Azure Dragon Wood trees.

The spells cast in the Red Cloud Pine Forest were the same as in the large orchard, with currently sixty-four Tier Two Spirit Pines in the forest, all Tier Two level Spirit Pines in the middle-grade Spirit Field area.

In the Earth Element and Gold Element Spirit Plant areas, there were fifteen Tier Two Copper Patterned Mulberry trees and twelve Tier Two Profound Leaf Sword Bamboo.

It must be said, the Tier Two mid-grade Spirit Field is indeed powerful.

Rushing to finish, Ji An completed the spellcasting by late at night.

The cold moon hung high in the Celestial Vault, its light cool and clear.

“No, I spent too much time in the Spirit Field.”

He took a deep breath, realizing his night cultivation time was too short and should be moderately increased.

A large portion of Chi Yan Peak’s Spirit Field had been nourished by the Earth Vein to Tier Two lower grade, allowing him to reduce attention to ordinary Spirit Fields.

Ji An rode the Flying Shuttle to the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree, where the Spirit Tree under the moonlight seemed veiled in a translucent gauze.

He sat cross-legged under the tree, began practicing the Evergreen Wood Skill.

Lush green Spirit Light burst out from the nearby Mulberry Wood, and nourishing deep yellow Spirit Light rose from the ground.

The two lights converged on Ji An, and in the haze, he felt transformed into a laurel tree.

As the Cultivation Technique operated, threads of silver light drifted to his side, entering his nose and mouth with each breath.

Ji An felt a cool sensation arising in his Sea of Consciousness, his Spirit Soul feeling an overwhelming sense of comfort.

The coolness intensified, spreading from his Sea of Consciousness outward, gradually permeating his entire body.

A layer of white frost condensed on his eyebrows and temples, an icy river seemed poured into his Immortal Vein.

The cold feeling grew stronger, his body instinctively shivering, withdrawing from the mystical cultivation state.

As cultivation ceased, the frost on his body quickly vanished.

Ji An knitted his brows, experiencing dual sensations at this moment.

His Spirit Soul felt joyful and lively, while his body was intensely cold, creating a contradictory feeling of disconnect.

In the latter half of his morning cultivation, the feeling was exactly the opposite.

Then, his Spirit Soul felt a bit sluggish, his body was warm, and a burning sensation came from his Immortal Vein.

Ji An was deep in thought, realizing he didn’t feel this way when cultivating elsewhere at night.

The cause of all this was likely the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree.

The abnormal bodily sensation during daytime cultivation, he understood, was due to absorbing Spiritual Mechanism from the sun.

The unusual sensation during nighttime cultivation wasn’t hard to guess.

Ji An looked up at the sky, the cold moon silent.

If he guessed correctly, while cultivating here he absorbed Spiritual Mechanism from the moonlight.

His mind wandered, pondering the changes caused by the sun and moon’s movements.

The sun is the essence of fire, containing True Sun Fire, with a golden hue, utmost Yang and rigidity, burning everything.

The moon is the brilliance of water, containing Taiyin True Water, with a silver hue, utmost Yin and coldness, freezing worlds.

Could it be that the Evergreen Wood Skill can actually harness the powers of the sun and moon?

Ji An gritted his teeth, abruptly shaking his head.

The sect’s Foundation Establishment Techniques are generally similar in quality; if such a hypothesis were true, all these techniques could connect with Yin and Yang.

Combining the Power of the Five Elements with Yin and Yang is challenging, but the transformation of Yin and Yang into the Five Elements is much simpler.

Frankly, the sect’s doctrines shouldn’t be this powerful, as that would indicate the sect has Dharma Gates that directly lead to the Supreme Dao.

If such powerful Dharma Gates existed, the sect wouldn’t just be a Golden Core inheritance sect, at the very least it should be a Nascent Soul Sect.

If it’s not the Cultivation Technique, then what could it be?

Ji An tugged at his hair.

…

The next day, at noon.

Ji An ended his cultivation, carefully noting the tactile sensations of his body, comparing them with the previous night’s.

At this moment, he increasingly felt the miraculousness of the Evergreen Wood Skill, or perhaps the miraculousness of his own cultivation encounters.

Clenching his fists, he became more convinced of his judgment, believing his cultivation might allow him to absorb the essence of the sun and moon, refining his body and Spirit Soul.

However, this was all speculation, and he needed to consult an elder.

The benefit of joining a sect is evident; when in doubt, there is always someone more knowledgeable to consult.

Ji An hurriedly had lunch, then rode the Flying Shuttle out of Chi Yan Peak.

He replaced the Spirit Stone in the shuttle and activated its highest speed.

A streak of silver light cut through the sky, rushing eastward.

After flying at full speed for over a double hour, Ji An arrived mid-mountain of Ningcui Cliff.

He formed a spell, turning the shuttle into a small boat about an inch long, storing it in his sleeve.

Stepping into the Grotto Mansion, he hurried forward, hands respectfully holding a gift box, speaking loudly:

“Greetings, Master. This disciple has cultivated Tier Two Spiritual Peaches, specially bringing some for you to taste.”

“You always remember me when you have a harvest, good, good!”

Ge Ying stood up, taking the gift box with a benevolent light in her eyes:

“Sit down, your planting ability has already surpassed mine.”

Filled with pride, she thought this disciple would undoubtedly reach farther than she had, seeing more sights along the Immortal Path.

Even though the disciple hadn’t visited Ningcui Cliff in ten years, in these years, he had become one of the most frequent visitors.

Ji An sat formally and smiled warmly:

“It’s my honor to study under Master.”

A hint of sigh crossed his eyes.

In a few months, the wrinkles on Master’s forehead increased compared to before, her eyes showed some murkiness, and her cheeks became even more gaunt.

Master aged, as Immortal Cultivators only rapidly aged when their vitality dried and Spirit Soul weakened.

Ge Ying nodded with a smile, her eyes filled with affection.

She opened the gift box, immediately catching a faint fruity aroma with traces of fiery fragrance.

After a careful look, she selected the plumpest two fruits and handed them to the attendant by her side.

“Wash them with warm water.”

“Yes, Master,” the attendant took the Spirit Fruit and retreated.

Ge Ying supported her elbow on the chair’s armrest, propping up her body:

“Tell me about Chi Yan Peak’s recent happenings, I enjoy listening.”

Currently, Chi Yan Peak thrived with vitality.

Listening to the disciple’s tale, it seemed like a hopeful illustration unfolded before her eyes.

Ji An naturally obliged, speaking of the Spirit Plants, bee colonies, and ant colonies, as well as the growth of several Beast Taming subjects on Chi Yan Peak.

The attendant placed the fruit plate containing Spiritual Peaches down and quietly withdrew.

Ge Ying maintained a smile throughout, occasionally interjecting with a few words.

Half an hour passed, Ge Ying softly said:

“The cultivation of Soul Nourishing Wood, Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree, and Profound Leaf Sword Bamboo to Tier Two holds significant meaning for both you and the sect.

The yield of other Tier Two Spirit Plants enriches the sect’s Secret Vault; when I was at the Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment, I wasn’t capable as you are now.”

Amazing successor, she felt boundless emotion.

The disciple’s comprehension was astonishing, any magic technique in his hands would unveil the Divine Intent it held.

“Master devoted energy to alchemy,”

Ji An maintained a smile, further asserting,

“Master, I’ve encountered some issues while cultivating techniques and would like to consult you.”

“My understanding of techniques is no longer on par with yours, but talk them through, and we’ll explore together.”

“At night, when I was cultivating under the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree, my Spirit Soul felt exceptionally comfortable…”