Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 263: Chapter 245: 10 Lower Grade Dao Seeds

The pill rolled in the palm, with one pill bearing two crimson patterns like fire.

“Six pills formed, one of high-quality, not bad!”

Ji An happily used the Object Control Technique to place the pills into two jade bottles.

He stored the jade bottles into the storage bag, habitually patting it, and then his hands transformed the dharma seal, releasing the Spring Breeze and Rain Skill.

A large mass of white mist rolled up, and crystalline rain droplets fell, spreading a moist aura throughout the earth fire chamber.

Ji An lazily cleaned the pill furnace, spending nearly two years to refine one hundred and forty batches of materials into Flaming Sun Pills and reaching the Great Perfection Level of the Three Yang Pill Fire Technique.

As his Life Light continued to strengthen, his daily cultivation time increased and practicing the Glaze-Gold Jade Bone Body benefited considerably.

Thus, he had little time left for alchemy, averaging two to three days to gather time for a single batch.

Raindrops fell on the pill furnace, making a crisp laughing sound, cleansing the ash and impurity within.

Flowing water does not decay, water purifies all things.

Vaguely, Ji An gained more insights into the Dao of Water Element.

The rushing river washed the world’s impurities, transforming mud and silt into nurturing river mud.

But this mud became the most fertile soil, within which true gold is nurtured, and emerged through fire.

Over time, the sea turned into mulberry fields, and mountains rose from the riverbed.

Everything in the world is interconnected, mutually restricting, the solitary yin does not flourish, the solitary yang does not grow…

The white mist gradually dissipated, and the rain ceased.

Ji An returned to his senses, a look of realization in his eyes, with a special spiritual mechanism diffusely scattered within, and Dao Seeds in his acupoints shining brightly.

The ten Dao Seeds lit up rhythmically, as if in response to the stars in the celestial vault.

He immersed his divine sense into the dantian, the Stone Turtle joyfully swimming in the azure sea!

The eight trigram lines on the turtle’s back were deep and dark, seemingly containing an abyss.

The original cracks covering the turtle’s body were now finer, as if forming smaller worlds.

[Dao Seed·Hundred Refinements to Gold (Lower Grade), housed in Yunmen Acupoint, comprehends the true intent of the Xin Metal Daoist technique ’True Gold in Fire’, slightly enhancing the comprehension of Xin Metal Daoist techniques.]

[Dao Seed·Unmoving Like a Mountain (Lower Grade), housed in Duyu Acupoint, comprehends the true intent of the Wu Earth Daoist technique ’Mountain’, slightly enhancing the comprehension of Wu Earth Daoist techniques.]

“Marvelous!”

Ji An clapped his hands and laughed, all ten Dao Seeds had reached the lower grade.

His cultivation formed a perfect circle, where any progress in one part could feed back into the others.

Striding out of the grotto mansion, a gust of wind blew, his robe sleeves fluttering in the wind, making him appear extraordinarily ethereal.

The Golden Feathered Eagle circling in the celestial vault let out a screech, piercing the clouds and cracking the rocks, its cry echoing through Jiuxiao.

The tamed beast swooped down, its metallic feathers shining brilliantly in the sunlight.

This beast had reached the level of eighth-layer Qi Refining, standing by Ji An’s side, only half a head shorter than him.

The crest feathers of the Golden Feathered Eagle stood tall, emanating spirit light from within, affectionately nuzzling its master’s chest.

It then raised its head, letting out a soft screech.

Due to the blood contract, Ji An easily understood its expression.

It was no longer afraid of being bullied by the ’fat duck’!

Ji An smiled, reaching out to stroke its neck feathers, the tamed beast squinted its eyes, exuding an expression of contentment.

Although the grey-feathered sand goose was a demon beast at the Foundation Establishment Stage, it wasn’t particularly skilled in combat.

Without the speed advantage, it posed no threat to the Golden Feathered Eagle.

The sand goose, cunning and highly spiritual, was restrained by its bloodline level and species limitations, destined to be nothing more than a substitute transportation tool in the future.

Ji An softly said:

“Let’s go, take me down the mountain.”

The Golden Feathered Eagle slightly nodded, allowing its master to sit securely before kicking off with both legs, soaring instantly.

The take-off speed was incomparable to that of the sand goose! Ji An relished the sensation of the rushing wind.

…

By the edge of the cold pool, several empty wine jars were laid out on the stone table.

Du Huaiyuan heard the eagle’s cry, laughing:

“If I’m not mistaken, Junior Brother Ji has just left his grotto mansion.”

He tilted his head back, downing a cup of wine and enviously saying:

“Since Junior Brother Ji took up residence on Red Flame Peak, it truly became a treasure trove.

Many Tier Two Spirit Plants have been cultivated here, and the spiritual objects and spirit fruits harvested are handed over to the sect, easily earning a lot of small merits each year.

That’s not all, Junior Brother has also nurtured many potential tamed beasts.

The top-grade bloodline Golden Feathered Eagle, the top-grade bloodline mutated Cyan Water Turtle, and the earth-grade bloodline Rock Armor Bear; with time, I won’t be a match for these tamed beasts.”

He once considered choosing this mountain as his grotto mansion but ultimately decided against it after deliberation.

No one expected that this region, which wasn’t particularly suitable for planting, could cultivate so many Tier Two Spirit Plants!

Liu Yu slightly shook his head, sipping his wine slowly, calmly saying:

“Don’t just look at the prosperity others show, also consider the efforts behind it.”

He understood well the amount of effort required to cultivate a large number of Tier Two Spirit Plants. Within the sect, several spirit farmers occupied with Tier Two Middle Grade spiritual veins, leaving aside the inherited prosperity of predecessors, none have grounds as vibrant as Red Flame Peak?

Not only has Junior Brother Ji honed the Planting Technique to a mystical level, his prowess in magical combat techniques is equally astonishing.

He frequently came to Red Flame Peak for sparring in the past and knew well of Junior Brother Ji’s deep expertise in Wind Control Technique, Bursting Fireball, Water Curtain Technique, and Pan Mountain Technique.

The hardships and toil involved were unbeknownst to outsiders.

Yet judging from the results, the opponent has invested more time and energy than anyone else.

“Of course, I’m aware of Junior Brother Ji’s efforts, alas, incomparable!

He was like a puppet focused on cultivation, never feeling the monotony of practice.

Du Huaiyuan’s eyes flashed with admiration. Among many of the brothers, he and Ji An spent the most time together.

Every year at Red Flame Peak, wine is brewed. He usually stays here for about two months and understands the other’s routine very well.

Previously, the other practiced cultivation, talisman making, and magic technique. Now, the other practices cultivation, talisman making, and alchemy.

While speaking, Du Huaiyuan sensed a shadow passing over the sky.

In the next moment, Ji An descended from the sky.

“Ha ha, Senior Brother Liu returning to the sect means the Canglan Secret Realm is about to open.”

He floated down silently onto the stone bench beside him.

“On the full moon night next month, the secret realm will open.

Yesterday, I visited our master with Senior Sister Ge and received many secret medicines, which makes me even more confident to enter the secret realm for a battle.”

His face wore a gentle smile, but his tone was strong and powerful, Liu Yu’s eyes having a firm look, as if flames flickered within.

He stood up, bowed slightly, and said:

“This time I came to Red Flame Peak to thank you in person, Junior Brother.

After eating the Tier-Two Celestial Essence Pear you sent, I experienced a slight epiphany, and my cultivation has advanced!”

Due to tight battles on the front lines, he left the sect and hadn’t returned for about two years.

Last night, after consuming the Celestial Essence Pear, he realized the Dharma Gate of Water and Fire Complementing, allowing him to draw on the Water Element Spirit Mechanism during cultivation, which is a huge leap forward.

“A good omen!”

Ji An immediately helped him up, smiling:

“It’s Senior Brother’s talent and good fortune, I only played a minuscule role.”

“Without the generosity of your gifted fruit, I wouldn’t have had this insight.”

Liu Yu said softly, admitting that if he had bought spirit fruit himself, he most likely wouldn’t have chosen fruits of the water element.

Beside them, Du Huaiyuan felt bitter in his heart. He also had given a Tier-Two Celestial Essence Pear, thinking it tasted good, could nourish his organs, and slightly increased his cultivation, but without any epiphany.

The two sat down, and Liu Yu curiously asked:

“I’ve heard you’re practicing alchemy, Junior Brother. What kind of pill are you refining?”

In his heart, he thought, Junior Brother’s learning of alchemy now truly inherits the master’s mantle.

“I’m refining the Flaming Sun Pill, as the herbs for this pill are easier to gather.”

The market determines supply and demand, more disciples practice the Fire Element Technique, so the sect’s medicinal garden grows more spirit medicine for refining the Flaming Sun Pill.

“How many pills have been successfully formed?”

Ji An pondered:

“In the past month or two, the success rate of my alchemy is about seventy percent, with an average of six pills formed per furnace.”

Having refined a hundred and forty furnaces, he produced 410 genuine grade pills and 22 high-quality pills.

From a pure profit perspective, it’s a loss-making trade.

But he gained valuable alchemy experience, which is invaluable.

With his current level in alchemy, he can attempt refining mid-stage Foundation Establishment elixirs.

“At such a level, you are truly an excellent alchemist.”

Du Huaiyuan said, he chose water technique alchemy, achieving a rather high success rate in refining related pills.

Even so, the success rate for refining early-stage Foundation Establishment elixirs is only seventy-five percent.

However, counting from the first pill he refined, he’s been practicing alchemy for over forty years, so there’s no comparison between them.

…

After dinner, Du Huaiyuan and Xia Yuhuan knowingly entered the bamboo forest under the moon.

Liu Yu glanced at them, showing a gentle smile:

“You know about their matters, right?”

“Of course I noticed what goes on under my eyes.

Yu Han’s breakthrough in Foundation Establishment isn’t a big problem; she’s also an excellent Spirit Chef. Senior Brother Du excels at wine brewing, and the two together are a harmonious match.”

Ji An reached a hand out and continued:

“Senior Brother, let’s talk in the living room.”

The two entered the living room, taking their respective seats as host and guest.

“Over the years, Red Flame Peak has cultivated six Tier-Two Purple Fire Gourds.

Four were sold, and the remaining two were all refined into spiritual artifacts.

Senior Brother, when you head to the secret realm, why not take them all with you, just in case.”

Not counting the two spiritual artifacts already handed to Liu Yu, Ji An had three Purple Fire Spirit Gourds and one top-grade Purple Fire Gourd Magical Artifact.

Hearing that the front lines frequently face swarms of demon insects, he decided to use the materials at hand to refine more spiritual artifacts for contingency.

It’s better to have them and not need them than to need them and not have them, which is his usual principle.

“In combat at the front line, Junior Brother’s spirit gourds have been immensely helpful.

Your generosity, Junior Brother, I have noted.”

Liu Yu cupped his hands in respect, having encountered swarms of demon insects several times, requiring only the use of Purple Fire Spirit Gourd as even early-stage Foundation Establishment demonic beasts couldn’t pass through the fire clouds.

If not for the spirit gourd, who knows how much magical power would have been wasted solving the issue.

Behind the demon insects, there must be hidden demon cultivators, and excessive magical power consumption could mean getting taken advantage of by the enemy.

The spirit gourd can store a large amount of fire, and the Canglan Secret Realm is a place where the fire element spirit mechanism is abundant, which could prove useful.

Furthermore, unleashing the fire within the spirit gourd to deal with other congregative demon beasts is quite effective.

“After returning from the secret realm, I hope you will sell me two spirit gourds, Junior Brother. Such spiritual artifacts can be invaluable at times.”