Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Ji An took out a bag and said:

”Xue Ning, please make another pot of rice with this Spirit Rice, using the top-grade Mulberry Flower Honey.”

The Mulberry Honey enhances the taste of Pearl Blood Rice. These days of having meals in the wind and sleeping out in the open, often using Fasting Pills to satiate hunger, have not been a pleasant experience.

”Okay, I’ll add a few dishes that can be prepared quickly,” Zhang Xueling said with a smile, using the Object Control Technique to take the rice bag and leave.

Ji An glanced briefly and said softly:

”When did Songtao and the others leave?”

A new generation replaces the old; yet another two familiar faces vanish from his life, likely never to meet again.

Time is like a tide, with people swept away like sand, constantly there are those who fall behind and sink into the dark riverbed.

Lin Lan said slowly:

”In the third year since Master left, they departed together. As per your instructions, I prepared gifts for each of them.”

She paused briefly, then continued:

”When Wei Songtao left, Wei Songnian also arrived at Red Flame Peak.

He wishes to contact Master upon returning to the Sect, saying there is an important matter to report.”

Master refers to Wei Songnian as a friend, so she must refer to him as Senior; the rank cannot be confused.

Ji An nodded slightly, ”Did he say what the reason is?”

”No, he wouldn’t reveal anything to me.”

”Then find an opportunity to notify him to come to Red Flame Peak, no hurry, I’ll stay at the Sect for a year or so before leaving.”

Lin Lan was astonished, ”Master is planning another journey?”

Ji An laughed lightly, ”Of course, comprehending the Five Elements Mutual Generation is not easy, twenty years is simply not enough to comprehend all Divine Intents.

By the way, have Senior Brothers Lin Jiuxiao and Lin Qiu Bai returned to the Sect after being away for years?”

Many cultivators take hundreds of years to comprehend the Five Elements Mutual Generation, at least forty or fifty years.

No matter how strong one’s comprehension, if they aren’t able to personally experience the wonders of creation, it’s difficult to grasp the true essence of the Five Elements Mutual Generation.

”Half a year ago, Senior Ge Luoying came to Red Flame Peak and didn’t mention it, so likely not.”

People continued eating and chatting, Gu Hongming blissfully eating in silence.

After a while, the fragrant Pearl Blood Rice was served, with a taste praised endlessly.

Han Mountain excitedly said:

”Master, this is Tier Two Lower Grade Spirit Rice! May I plant some?”

He could taste the Spirit Rice was of the Fire Element Plants, and really wanted to try planting.

Both the Sect and Western Continent don’t sell Tier Two Spirit Rice of this quality, and Chao Origin Stage Cultivators would gladly enjoy it daily!”

”Of course, I can give each of you fifty pounds of seeds.

But don’t harbor too much hope, this Spirit Rice is a specialty from a family near Northern Red Rock Immortal City, and only yields well in the Spiritual Veins they occupy.”

The two disciples diligently manage Red Flame Peak, so he planned to reward them.

The disciples’ care of Red Flame Peak inevitably affects their Spirit Field cultivation.

The disciples spoke in unison:

”Thank you, Master!”

The two beamed with joy, each determined to achieve something to show their Master.

Ji An waved his hand gently, saying:

”You’ve worked hard these years; I will compensate you.”

”As your disciple, it’s right and proper to work for you, Master, not daring to claim merit. Would you like a report on the situation over these years now?”

”No need, I’m very tired these days; after breakfast, I’ll return to the Grotto Mansion to rest. Do not awaken me regardless of how long I rest.

Arrange suitable accommodation for Hongming, everything else remains unchanged.”

”Understood, there’s also good news to report: Senior Zhong Yuefei broke through to the Chao Origin Stage five years ago!”

”That is indeed good news, I’ll host a feast for fellow sect members in a few days.”

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After releasing several Beast Taming creatures, Ji An flew to the mountainside Grotto Mansion.

He looked at the two long-missed, Spirit Light flourishing Red Cloud Pines, and smiled contently.

When traces of Demon Cultivators were discovered near Silver Moon Immortal City, he was extremely tense.

The Demon Cultivators’ strength far exceeded his own, without a doubt, he has a beautiful and bright future ahead and certainly doesn’t wish for an untimely demise.

Entering the Western Continent’s area later, he couldn’t fully relax until returning to the Sect, where he felt genuinely relieved.

Now, he can sleep soundly and later perform magic on the Spirit Field and pay respects to fellow brothers and ancestors.

He approached the Spirit Pines, smilingly placing his hand on the tree, the pine needles’ Spirit Light flourished brightly, exceeding the earlier sheen by a foot.

After comprehending three kinds of Divine Intent in Five Elements Mutual Generation, the benefits he gained not only included an increase in the speed of Refining Spiritual Energy but also an improvement in the Magic Power Quality.

Nurturing the Spirit Pines with his magical power, Ji An applied the Spring Breeze and Rain Skill to open the Dharma Prohibition and enter.

Smelling the dust inside, he shook his head lightly.

He once considered keeping Spirit Lizards for maintaining cleanliness in the Grotto Mansion but later forgot. Upon waking, he would instruct his disciples to arrange it.

With the help of magic, maintaining hygiene is easy for him, but he doesn’t want to smell decayed dust upon returning to the Grotto Mansion; the experience is unpleasant.

Spirit Lizards don’t even require a Blood Contract; they can easily handle the task, saving time and effort.

Ji An applied the Spring Breeze and Rain Skill to wash off the dust, the Water Element Moisture and purifying Divine Intent quickly cleansed the stale odors.

He did nothing further, setting the Drip Clock before tossing onto the bed.

Feeling at ease, he drifted into sweet dreams.

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Ji An opened his eyes, stared blankly for a while before getting up from the stone bed.

He looked at the Drip Clock; it was already 5:00 PM, and the duration of his sleep remained unknown.