Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 150 Blood-eating Vine

Ji An thought for a while and asked:
"How effective is the high-grade Earth Spirit Fruit in restoring the Golden Spotted Spider's vitality?"

Liu Suyun shook her head slightly and said:
"The golden-spotted spider I'm raising is already a seventh-level foundation-building demon beast. Top-grade spiritual fruits can only be used as a delicious food. Slightly increasing its silk production has little effect on restoring its vitality."

As she spoke, she summoned the beast from her spirit beast bag.

A spider as big as a millstone appeared on the ground, covered with khaki stiff hairs and with golden markings as big as copper coins on its back.

The demonic energy of the late foundation-building stage permeated the cave, and the Soul-Seeking Rat was frightened so much that its fur stood on end. It immediately used the Earth-Walking Technique to leap to the feet of its master.

The powerful demonic energy made Ji An feel uncomfortable, and he hurriedly used his magic power to fight against it.

The golden-spotted spider's six dark red eyes rolled around, and after discovering the Earth Spirit Fruit, it hissed excitedly a few times and instantly flew to the fruit.

After it devoured the spiritual fruit originally collected by the golden-haired creature, it crawled to the side of the spiritual tree and lay motionless.

Whether it is a cultivator or a monster, when they see a spiritual fruit tree bearing fruit, if conditions permit, they will wait until the spiritual fruit is fully ripe and falls before picking it up.

This is true for higher-level spiritual fruits. Even if they are picked just a few hours before maturity, the effect will be slightly different.

It is said that when spiritual fruits are fully mature, they will have a special spiritual rhythm, which has a special effect on high-level cultivators or monsters.

"My golden spider has been completely tamed. It may look ferocious, but it's actually very gentle and rarely attacks."

Liu Suyun put the beast into the spirit beast bag and said:
"I want to stay here and wait until the premium fruit is fully ripe before leaving. Is that okay?"

She sensed the joy coming from the golden-spotted spider. The earth spirit fruit here was much more effective than the ones she grew.

As she spoke, another fruit fell from the tree.

Seeing that there was no danger, the golden retriever released his innate magic, Earth Walking, and jumped under the tree to catch the fruit. Then he stood up and returned to his owner with the fruit in his two front paws.

It held the spiritual fruit high above its head and made a flattering sound:

"Squeak."

Liu Suyun looked at the golden retriever's performance and said in surprise:
"Junior brother, this spirit-seeking rat is one of the most spiritual ones I have ever seen. I believe its bloodline is relatively pure."

The most important thing for monsters is the purity of their bloodline. Although hybrid bloodlines have other advantages, they are more likely to create a species with thick skin and flesh, which often lacks spirituality, is ferocious and stupid.

"It's my luck to get the golden retriever."

Ji An responded casually. He understood that the reason why Jinmao was where he is today was largely due to the secret method of taming beasts left by his father.

Although he did not learn how to refine pills, he had a good understanding of the medicinal properties of various spiritual plants, which was also something he needed to learn for planting.

The purpose of the Soul-Feeding Pill given to the Golden Retriever is to purify its blood in a different way, rather than to enhance its demonic power.

He used the object control technique to grab the ripe Earth Spirit Fruit in his hand and brought it to Liu Suyun:
“Sister, you can stay as long as you want, you are warmly welcome.

Let's go back to the surface and let Golden Hair guard here. He'll let me know when the top-grade spiritual fruit is ripe."

The two left the cave and came to the stone house beside the cold pond. Xia Yuhan and her sister brought out the special foods they produced for people to taste.

After eating the top-quality pine nuts, Liu Suyun praised them repeatedly:

“That’s great! Pine nuts are not only more delicious, but also contain richer spiritual energy.

For those monks who practice fire-based techniques, long-term consumption may bring unexpected benefits."

After a while, she spoke again:

"Junior brother, according to the agreement, each fruit tree needs to hand over 30 fruits to me, so I got 21 extra top-grade spiritual fruits.

The price of the best earth spirit fruit fluctuates around 80 spirit stones, and the price of the high-grade spirit fruit fluctuates around 50 spirit stones.

Let's calculate the bill based on these two prices, what do you think?"

"I have no objection," Ji An said with a smile. The price fluctuated between one or two spirit stones, so there was no need to worry about it.

He paused and then said:

"But I need to keep 10 of the top-grade spiritual fruits. Senior Sister has seen it, and my Spirit Seeking Rat is also very greedy for the spiritual fruits."

"Of course, it's your freedom.

According to the agreement, if a spirit tree is upgraded to a high-grade one, you will be rewarded with half a pound of first-grade, top-grade spider silk. If a spirit tree is upgraded to a top-grade one, you will be rewarded with two pounds of top-grade spider silk. These rewards should be given to you in two years."

For Liu Suyun, the most important thing is to get the best quality fruit; the top quality ones are just a bonus.

"I have no use for top-grade spiritual silk for now, so I'll convert all of it into second-grade, low-grade spiritual silk. You don't have to give me the proceeds from the spiritual fruit, so I'll also convert them into second-grade, low-grade spiritual silk. What do you think, Senior Sister?"

Liu Suyun thought for a moment, nodded and agreed:

"Ok, no problem.

Five kilograms of top-grade spiritual silk and 2480 spiritual stones can be exchanged for one kilogram and two ounces of second-grade low-grade spiritual silk."

Normally, she would use the second-grade, low-quality spider silk to exchange for other spiritual objects, but since the other party was able to cultivate a top-grade spiritual tree so quickly, she had to give him some face.

"If I were to weave an apricot-yellow banner, would a pound of spider silk be enough?"

"About three or two more."

"Senior Sister, after the golden-spotted spider resumes producing spiritual silk, how long will it take to collect this one and a half kilograms of second-level spider silk?"

Ji An asked again. He needed to calculate the timeframe and gather the other ingredients before then to avoid delaying the refining process. "It'll take about a year. If the top-grade Earth Spirit Fruit I planted matures and is sufficient for the Golden Spider to recover, Junior Brother will be able to obtain the flag in two years at the earliest."

With the materials, I can weave the flag in just over a month."

Ji An nodded slightly, two years was enough.

"Senior Sister, I'll give you the remaining expenses."

Pay the spirit stone first to make a reservation to avoid any unexpected events along the way.

"Three ounces of second-level spider silk costs 900 spirit stones, and the weaving cost is 1000 spirit stones, so the total is 1900 spirit stones."

Ji An was secretly shocked, wondering how many spirit stones it would cost to refine the Apricot Yellow Flag.

He pointed out a sufficient number of spirit stones, placed them on the table, and pushed them towards the other party, saying:

"Sister, please give me a click."

Ye Changqing looked down at the mulberry fields with rolling green waves beside the cold pond and said:

"If a Foundation Establishment stage spiritual farmer has the ability of Junior Brother Ji, then there is no need to worry about our sect not being able to surpass Luofeng Valley."

After not seeing it for a few months, the mulberry tree has grown much better and the plant has become stronger.

Wei Songnian shook his head and laughed:
"Brother, your request is too high. I think it's even harder than finding another cultivator in the Chaoyang Stage."

It can be said that he witnessed Ji An's growth throughout the whole process. Over the years, he has dealt with at least four or five thousand spiritual farmers, but there is only one Junior Brother Ji.

"Oh," Ye Changqing sighed and did not refute. He knew that this was the fact.

The flying boat slowly landed. Ji An was slightly surprised to see two people jumping out of it. In his impression, the two people opposite him did not have much interaction.

Ye Changqing smiled and said:
"Junior brother, your luck has come. The sect has issued an urgent task. If you complete it on time, you will not only get contribution points, but also 10 small merits. You don't usually get such a good thing."

"Thank you, Senior Brother, for thinking of me when you have any benefits."

Ye Changqing waved his hand and said seriously:

"We all work for the sect, and you are one of the most suitable candidates. Of course, we will consider you."

When he does things, he prioritizes ability first, and then considers closeness. If the other party is not capable enough, he will not come.

Ji An extended his hand and invited: "You two, let's talk in the room."

The three of them entered the stone house, and Ye Changqing was surprised:

"Junior Sister Liu is here too?"

He winked and smiled:

"When did Junior Brother become so well-connected?"

The other party was previously nicknamed the Stone Turtle Monk. He really couldn't understand how two people who were so far apart from each other were involved.

"Brother Ye, what are you talking about? Can't I be here?"

"Of course not. It's just that Junior Brother doesn't like to go out. I can't imagine how the two of you got to know each other."

"I went to see Senior Brother Zhao Lei to refine a spiritual weapon, and I needed a kind of spider silk, which is how I got to know Senior Sister Liu."

Ji An asked everyone to take a seat and briefly explained the matter.

Ye Changqing clapped his hands lightly and sighed:
"For production-type monsters, high-level spiritual farmers are even more significant."

After a few people exchanged greetings for a while, Ji An asked
"Brother, what exactly is this urgent mission?"

"The sect needs a batch of blood-sucking vine seeds. The more the better, and the higher the quality the better. They will be needed in about half a year.

Junior Brother Ji's spiritual environment isn't very suitable for planting, so he's requisitioned Junior Brother Wei's valley. However, large-scale planting still requires high-level spiritual farmers, so he's looking for you."

The vines of the blood-sucking vine are as thick as a thumb and have many barbs on them. If a flesh and blood creature passes by, it will tightly bind the prey until it has drunk enough blood.

These vines are extremely tough and can withstand several blows from ordinary magic tools. The plants can secrete a special oil that is not afraid of fire, but cold can reduce its activity.

If the seeds of the blood-sucking vine are not soaked in blood, they will lose their activity within a few months, so they will be planted in large quantities only when they are needed in large quantities.

Ji An nodded slightly. The blood-sucking vine can be used to refine elixirs to replenish blood and qi, and is often used by body cultivators. He pondered and said:
"Brother, if this spiritual plant wants to thrive, it's not enough to rely solely on planting spells. It also needs to be watered with blood and composted with flesh and blood."

The blood-sucking vine is not a pure wood-element spiritual plant. Neither the Thick Earth Return to Origin Curse nor the Green Wood Eternal Spring Technique has a particularly significant effect on it. It can only be effective when combined with the flesh and blood of monsters.

What he could do was to stimulate the activity of the spiritual plants as much as possible, as well as the soil's ability to decompose residues to make the land more fertile.

"Don't worry about the monster's flesh and blood, Junior Brother. That's the sect's business. You just need to cast a round of planting spells every two or three days to ensure that the blood-sucking vine can swallow more flesh and blood."

Ji An felt relieved. He hated trouble and this method was the best. The small valley was only about five or six hundred acres in size and it wouldn't take much time.

"Then I have no problem. When will it be planted?"

Wei Songnian continued:

"In about four or five days, the spiritual grains and talisman grass I planted will start to be harvested. I will inform my senior brother then."

(End of this chapter)