Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Jia Yu stroked his messy beard, a smile spreading across his face, and said:

“When summoning the flying sword, it can reveal sword intent, the sword artifact shows signs of spiritual communication, and the sword spirit is being nurtured.”

He knew that Li Haoran had Celestial-Grade Talent and possessed the Metal Element Dao Body, but he did not expect his fortune to be so favorable as well.

Glancing at the crowd, he nodded and continued:

“It’s harder to nurture an artifact spirit in a flying sword than in other spiritual artifacts. It requires the sword master to continuously nourish the flying sword with sword intent.

But whether a sword spirit can be born also depends on luck.

Senior Brother Lin Qiu Bai has been nurturing his flying sword with sword intent for many years, and its spirituality is about the same level as Haoran’s.”

Ge Luoying felt a pang of disappointment in her heart upon hearing this.

Although she understood that the gap between her and Junior Brother Li would only keep growing, witnessing this still left her feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

She had not yet fully comprehended her sword intent, let alone nurture a sword spirit.

Han Yan took a deep breath and sighed:

“Junior Brother Li is a prodigy; the sect will surely add another Golden Core in the future.”

She felt that although they had faced setbacks in the Canglan Secret Realm and the ravages of demon calamities, if another Golden Core cultivator emerged in the sect, the current hardships were just a minor frost.

Sword cultivators are known as the foremost in offense, and it’s not just talk.

The other cultivators nodded slightly, agreeing with her words.

After some enthusiastic discussion among them, Ji An coughed and said:

“Senior Sister Han, should we now go to see the Cyan Leaf Red Lotus?”

“Sure!”

“Let’s go together!”

Jia Yu echoed, pointing toward the orchard:

“This is my second time at Red Flame Peak. I must have a good look around.

Little Ge, join us and see the fruits of your disciple’s efforts!”

Ge Ying replied with a cheerful smile:

“Since Junior Martial Uncle invites, how dare I refuse?”

She did not visit Red Flame Peak often, so this time she intended to take a good look, as she had never seen such Heaven and Earth Spirit Plants like Cyan Leaf Red Lotus.

She was familiar with Jia Yu and Han Yan, so she didn’t feel any restraint.

Seeing her go, Ge Luoying also expressed her intention to follow, valuing the time spent with her great-aunt.

“I’ll go too,” Ye Changqing said, wanting to check on the Dragon Blood Tree and Celestial Essence Pear. These spiritual trees grew from the seeds he had gifted.

The others chose not to follow, as being in the company of sect juniors and seniors could feel somewhat restrictive.

Besides, if they wanted to see it, they had plenty of opportunities.

Ji An first led the group to the orchard beside the Cold Pool, introducing:

“Here we have the Celestial Essence Pear, the only Water Element spirit fruit at Red Flame Peak.

A garden of two acres, with twenty plants.”

He enjoyed being a guide; this was an excellent promotional opportunity.

Han Yan, somewhat puzzled, asked:

“Junior Brother, the planting density here seems a bit low. Is there a particular reason?”

As an alchemist, she had connections with several high-tier spirit farmers in the sect.

In the spirit farmers’ orchards, the planting density is typically about twenty plants per acre.

Ji An nodded slightly, explaining:

“After planting a spirit tree, it’s best not to transplant it; otherwise, it significantly impacts fruiting.

The higher the grade, the more evident the impact.

I calculated that with the current planting density, even if all the fruit trees are cultivated to Tier Two Middle Grade, the Spirit Field can still sustain them.”

Pointing to the spiritual trees gleaming with crystalline light, he spoke with pride:

“Currently, I have eight Tier Two Lower-Grade Celestial Essence Pears here, and it won’t be a problem to cultivate Middle-Grade pear trees in the future.”

With the Perfection Level planting technique, if he couldn’t cultivate Mid-Grade level pear trees, the potential of the plants must be lacking!

Ye Changqing couldn’t help but smile. He had only gifted a Tier Two Lower-Grade fruit seed, and now it had grown into an orchard.

“Junior Brother has long-term vision,” Han Yan offered a polite smile, thinking this Junior Brother might be a bit too forward-thinking.

Spirit trees like the Celestial Essence Pear are very challenging to break through to Tier Two Middle Grade; how could they easily break through the species’ limits?

Understanding the implication in her gaze, Ji An gave a knowing smile but said nothing.

…

The group continued forward, arriving at the Fire Element Spirit Plant Garden, where Ji An introduced:

“Here we have ten Dragon Blood Trees, ten Spiritual Apricots, and thirty Spiritual Peaches.

One Tier Two Lower-Grade Dragon Blood Tree, four Tier Two Lower-Grade Spiritual Apricots, four Tier Two Middle-Grade Spiritual Peaches, and twelve Lower-Grade Spiritual Peaches.”

Spiritual Peaches are the most planted fruit trees, which is why he agreed to let Du Huaiyuan brew Tier Two Middle-Grade Spiritual Peach wine.

Ye Changqing, looking at the most robust Dragon Blood Tree, or more precisely, at the Dragon Blood Fruits shimmering with the glow of a furnace, felt quite gratified.

Spotting two Mid-Grade peach trees bearing fruit, Han Yan’s eyes lit up. She eagerly inquired:

“How often do Middle-Grade Spiritual Peaches bear fruit? How many fruits per tree?”

Due to different Spirit Field grades and spirit farmers’ skills, the timing for spirit plants to bear fruit won’t be completely consistent, with differences of half a year being common.

Pills made from Mid-Grade Spiritual Peaches help in opening the Fire Mansion.

If she had ample alchemical ingredients, she could strive for a higher-level alchemist realm.

“About once every four and a half years, yielding around thirty-six fruits per tree.”

Han Yan asked:

“If I purchase the spirit fruits, can I pay with pills?”

As the sect’s only Chao Origin Stage alchemist, she had an abundance of various pills.

“Of course. Please prioritize providing pills that nourish the Wood Element Divine Mansion core.”

For a Chao Origin Stage Cultivator, various pills that nourish the core of the Divine Mansion are the pills that improve one’s cultivation.

“No problem, let’s exchange the Magical Marks. Remember to notify me when the Spiritual Peaches ripen, Junior Brother.”

The two invoked their Magical Marks, and Han Yan said again:

“Junior Brother Ji, the fruits of the Dragon Blood Tree have turned red. How many years old are they?”

“They’ve just reached a medicinal age of two hundred years.”

Han Yan gently shook her head. Dragon Blood Fruits of just two hundred years are only good for refining early-stage Foundation Establishment pills, not worth her effort.

Jia Yu quietly transmitted his voice:

“It’s said that if too many fruits hang on the tree, it doesn’t favor the cultivation of the Spirit Tree’s tier.”

Understanding the implication, Ji An replied via voice transmission:

“When you leave, Senior Brother, I’ll gift you a Dragon Blood Fruit.”

Dragon Blood Fruits have a strong effect of nourishing vital energy and blood, highly favored by Body Cultivators and elder cultivators.

The reason Dragon Blood Fruits were not arranged at the banquet was that there weren’t many fruits. Keeping them on hand is more suitable for resource exchange in the future.

“Oh, how can I accept that!”

Though he voiced reluctance, Jia Yu’s eyes revealed a look of ’Junior Brother understands me.’

…

Ji An surged his magical power and ascended to summon the Flying Ship, calling out:

“Everyone, come up. We will take the Flying Ship for the rest of the journey.”

Ge Luoying summoned her Flying Sword and rode on the Sword Light, laughing:

“How can a Sword Cultivator sit on a Flying Ship?”

Jia Yu took out a gourd, sipped some wine, and nodded:

“With Sword Cultivators escorting us, I’m quite satisfied.”

The Flying Ship moved steadily, and from above, countless sparkling Spirit Plants looked as numerous as stars in the sky.

Han Yan’s eyes sparkled with interest, “Junior Brother’s forest density of Tier Two Spirit Plants isn’t much inferior to the Medicinal Garden cultivated by the Sect over many years.”

Ji An smiled slightly, speaking earnestly:

“In another ten years, Senior Sister will have new praises to offer.”

The spectacle created by ten years of nourishment with Chao Origin Stage Planting Techniques remains to be seen!

“Junior Brother, you are quite confident!”

Han Yan’s smile blossomed like a flower, her brows lively.

The Flying Ship hovered above the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree, and Ji An scratched his head, pointing at the peach tree:

“Senior Brother Liu, that Longevity Peach Tree was still Tier One last night, but today it has become a Tier Two Spirit Plant.”

Liu Yu looked down, seeing the leaves of the peach tree emitting a jade-like luster, with Spirit Light shimmering.

Ge Ying exclaimed in surprise:

“So quickly cultivated Tier Two Longevity Peaches?”

She knew well when the disciple received the seed, and the growth rate of the Longevity Peach Tree wasn’t fast. It had only been a few years.

Han Yan’s gaze was also drawn over, as she said:

“Congratulations, Junior Brother. The Sect has gained another channel to refine Lifespan Extension Pills.

If Junior Brother wants to refine Lifespan Extension Pills, I can assist.”

At crucial moments, Lifespan Extension Pills are extremely useful and always in high demand.

Moreover, no cultivator would dislike having a longer life. She herself had used Lifespan Extension Pills.

“The same to you. If needed, I will definitely ask Senior Sister for help.”

Ji An was also very joyful, planning to plant a few more Longevity Peach Trees after the peaches were produced.

He intended to learn the refining of Lifespan Extension Pills, as these pills have a fatal attraction for cultivators nearing the end of their lifespan.

The more cultivators who have enjoyed worldly prosperity, the more they fear death.

By using Lifespan Extension Pills, he could perhaps uncover treasures from the possessions of elder cultivators.

Thinking of this, Ji An instinctively touched the pendant hanging around his neck, which had already contributed over a thousand points of Gen Spirit and several hundred points of Kun Spirit.

Jia Yu pointed to the Spirit Tree with white leaves and asked:

“How many pounds of Spirit Tea can the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree produce each year now?”

Tier Two Lower-Grade Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea is much loved by many fellow disciples.

In the Treasure Pavilion, these spiritual objects that nourish the Spirit Soul are too scarce, and whenever they appear, they are quickly exchanged.

“About more than four pounds,” Ji An answered, and then sent a voice transmission to Liu Yu:

“From next year, I can begin to repay the Spirit Tea share I borrowed from Senior Brother.”

The other party faces the pressure of breaking through the Chao Origin Stage. A stronger Spirit Soul can more subtly control magical power, providing significant aid for breakthroughs.

Liu Yu nodded gently, indicating he understood.

Ji An pointed to the Mulberry Field and introduced:

“This is the Wood Element Spirit Plant Garden, with over thirty acres of Tier Two Mid-grade Spirit Field.

Currently, there are 456 Tier Two Lower-grade Jade Leaf Mulberry, 20 Middle-grade Spiritual Mulberry, each acre has a density of 80 trees.

There are 354 Tier Two Lower-grade Biluo Trees, 14 Middle-grade Spirit Trees, with a density of 40 trees per acre.

There are 32 Lower-grade Azure Dragon Wood, 6 Middle-grade Spirit Wood.”

In recent years, the speed of increase in Tier Two Spirit Plants has slowed significantly.

Now he tends them every day with Chao Origin Stage Techniques. In another two or three years, if any Jade Leaf Mulberry and Biluo Trees have not been cultivated to Tier Two levels, they will need to be cut down and replaced with new Spirit Plants.

At this moment, Ge Ying straightened her slightly hunched back, her eyes full of comfort and pride.

Her disciple’s achievements in planting have far surpassed her own.

Jia Yu grinned and said, “With so many high-tier Spiritual Mulberries available, the Spiritual Silkworms bred by the Beast Taming Hall can produce more Tier Two Spirit Silk.”

A bold idea suddenly popped into his mind, ’Maybe in my lifetime, I will see the Sect’s Tier Two silk output surpass Luofeng Valley!’