Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 187 Soul-nurturing Wood

Another fellow Taoist had successfully established his foundation. Ji An was happy and flew back to the mountainside after dismissing everyone.

He did not enter the cave, but instead flew to the nearby pile of rocks and practiced the Gengjin Finger.

Because I have obsessive-compulsive disorder, after learning so many spells, I have to practice them to the level of great perfection, otherwise I always feel uncomfortable.

The golden beam of light raged, leaving smooth little holes in the rocks. He could now release spells from any of his fingers, aiming to be defenseless.

There is still a lot of magic power left in Ji An's body, and his immortal veins are extremely tough, so he can cast spells continuously without fear.

About half an hour later, Ji An had little magic power left in his body, so he sank his mind into his dantian.

Perhaps it was the benefit brought by the great perfection of both Sharp Gold Technique and Golden Light Technique, he found that the Gengjin Finger improved very quickly.

[Spell: Gengjin Finger (Perfection 29% → Perfection 30%)]

Ji An missed the exhilaration of rapidly improving his spiritual power:

“It’s still too slow!”

He shook his head slightly, suppressing the urge to refine his spiritual energy.

It only takes half an hour every day, and it won't take many days to practice the spell to perfection. There is no need to waste any more time.

There are only a dozen spells on the spell list, which is not enough for him to practice for several years.

The next day, after lunch, Ji An and the others walked into the stone house.

Huang Feihu bowed deeply and said solemnly:
"Brother, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today. Please accept my greeting!"

Ji An accepted the other party's greeting calmly, helped him up, and said with a smile:

"You two met each other from humble beginnings, and it's not easy for you to be together by chance. Please visit each other more often in the future.

Come, sit down and talk."

The other party helped him a lot. Although there were conflicts of interest, it did save him a lot of time and energy.

He also remembers that they work diligently and willingly.

"Haha, I will come to Scarlet Flame Peak often, as long as Senior Brother doesn't mind me bothering you."

Huang Feihu scratched the back of his head and laughed foolishly.

Having known each other for many years, he knew the other person's temperament very well. He was the type who didn't want to move much.

If you say he should walk around more, he has to come often.

The two looked at each other and smiled knowingly.

Ji An coughed dryly and said:

“In recent years, the number of foundation-building cultivators in the sect has increased significantly, and there probably aren’t many suitable caves.

When you go to the Qingong Palace to choose a cave, ask Senior Brother Ye to give you more advice."

"clear."

"After building the foundation, choosing a cultivation method is a core issue, which involves the path we will take in the future. Let me tell you about this aspect."

Ji An repeated what he had said to Liang Qiu, saying:

"The cultivation spells for the Qi Refining stage happen to cover all five elements. I suggest you choose the one you have the most talent for."

Many cultivators are naturally more suited to a certain type of magic. Generally speaking, they will have a smoother journey if they choose the same type of skills.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother. I have practiced the Thick Earth Technique to perfection. I feel that the Earth Movement Technique is more suitable for me."

"It's not about guidance. If you ask the brothers or uncles in the Transmission Hall about this knowledge, they will patiently answer you."

Ji An smiled. Sometimes explaining things to others can also give him new insights.

He paused and asked:
"What are your plans next?"

Huang Feihu sat up straight and said seriously:
"I will go to the Qinong Hall early tomorrow morning. I will set off directly and will not say goodbye to my uncle.

After choosing the cave and the technique, I will leave the sect and go to Xiaozhu Mountain to accompany my grandfather for half a month, and then come back to arrange the cave.

I need to borrow your shuttle, brother. Is it convenient?"

"You're welcome, I don't have any plans to go out recently.

By the way, Junior Brother Liang said that he spent over 2,000 Spirit Stones on setting up his cave and other expenses. You don't have enough Spirit Stones, right?"

Huang Feihu scratched his head embarrassedly and said:
"I want to ask my senior brother to borrow another thousand spirit stones."

If he borrowed more spirit stones, he would owe the other party 5,000 spirit stones, which was too difficult to ask for.

"Take it. If you have any difficulties, just ask. Don't feel embarrassed."

Wei Songnian piloted the flying boat to land at the cold pond. Seeing the walnut-sized Tianyuan pear, he smiled and said:

"Brother, there are spiritual plants everywhere here, and they are bearing abundant fruits. It is becoming more and more like a fairyland."

Ji An removed the spell, released the captured red grouper, and responded:
"I think it looks more like a farmyard. Let's go to the stone house and talk."

"Xian Nong's Courtyard!"

Ji An smiled. This fat man was still as talkative as ever.

The two of them came to the stone house and sat down as host and guest, while Xia Yuhan made tea beside them.

Wei Songnian took out an account book and said:
"Brother, please review the sales of the spirit wine in the past few months."

There is a problem with the sales of spirit wine. Restaurants that can sell large quantities of wine stably will delay settlement, usually for half a year.

The spiritual wine produced by Chiyan Peak tastes more mellow and contains more spiritual energy than similar spiritual wines. Wei Songnian strives to settle the bill once every three months.

Ji An said "hmm" and took the account book to check it carefully.

Excluding the commission paid to the other party, the amount of mulberry wine received was 2500 spirit stones, and the amount of pine wine received was 4700 spirit stones, of which % was Brother Du’s “craftsmanship fee”.

"No problem. Tell me about the transaction I commissioned."

He entrusted the other party with the task of purchasing the corresponding five-element essences, elixirs, and collecting rare high-level spiritual plants.

The spirit stones used to sell spirit wine were often not enough, so he needed to add some more.

The rapid progress of his cultivation was also related to his willingness to spend spirit stones on drugs.

"Purchasing the Five Elements Essence costs two thousand spirit stones, and purchasing thirty Green Lotus Pills costs one thousand five hundred spirit stones."

Wei Songnian paused, took out a black earthenware jar about a foot high, and said with a mysterious smile:
"Luckily, I bought a precious plant from some casual cultivators and presented it to my senior brother!"

The earthenware jar was as thick as a bucket, and a spirit-sealing talisman was affixed to both the lid and the body of the jar. Its spiritual light had dimmed. Ji An raised an eyebrow. To be called a treasure plant, it had to be able to grow to the third level.

He took the jar and was about to open it when someone dissuaded him.

"Brother, there's something smelly in here that's not suitable to be opened indoors. Let's go to the bamboo forest outside."

Ji An became even more confused. He carried the jar to the bamboo forest and blocked most of his nostrils.

After tearing off the spirit-sealing talisman and opening the lid, I immediately smelled a faint stench of decay.

It was like the fallen leaves that had accumulated in the woods for years were turned over, mixed with bird droppings and rotting corpses, so sour and refreshing.

Even though he only smelled a little bit, it made him feel nauseous.

He completely closed his nasal passages, dry-heaved a few times, and then used his fingers to release the Thick Earth Returning Origin Curse.

A warm yellow spiritual light swirled in the earthenware jar. When the light dissipated, Ji An opened his nostrils.

The smell was much lighter at this time, only a hint remained, almost imperceptible.

The Thick Earth Returning Origin Mantra contains the divine will of tolerance and nourishment. It can enhance the fertility of the soil and also absorb all breath into the soil.

Wei Songnian asked in surprise:

"Senior brother, what do you mean?"

This isn't the time for planting, so there's no need to cast spells.

"No need to seal your nose, give it a try."

As Ji An spoke, he began to carefully observe the spiritual plant in the jar.

The four-inch-tall sapling showed signs of withering.

It is as thick as a thumb, black all over, and has white broken patterns on the surface.

The three spoon-shaped leaves are also black with a slight purple tint and white veins.

"Soul-nurturing wood?!"

Ji An exclaimed in disbelief. The Soul-Nourishing Tree could definitely be called a precious plant. Its upper limit of growth could reach the fourth level!
The soul-nourishing tree has no seeds and its reproduction method is a mystery. Monks have tried to cultivate it by cutting the roots of the soul tree, but without exception, these roots withered quickly after leaving the mother body and could not be kept alive.

I heard that the sect has a soul-nourishing tree, and cultivators in the Chaoyuan stage can get a branch every few years.

"Junior brother, what do you want?"

Ji An covered the jar and looked at Wei Songnian with burning eyes.

Wei Songnian, who always had a playful smile on his face, said solemnly with a serious face:
"I said I would dedicate it to my senior brother. How could I go back on my word?"

Ji An's fingers tapped the jar rhythmically. After a moment of silence, he said in a deep voice:

“The value of the Soul-Nourishing Tree cannot be demonstrated now, but once it is cultivated to the second stage, its value will become more apparent.

Its significance is very important to both the sect and the family, and it increases with time.

If you donate it to the sect, you will get much more than I can give you."

"There are some things that the sect won't give you."

Wei Songnian sighed slightly and continued:
"With my qualifications, the most I can do in a sect is become a hall deacon.

When the time is right, I want to return to my family."

He had also heard about the impending outbreak of a demonic disaster, and it was not safe to keep the Soul-Nourishing Tree in the family.

However, when offering spiritual wood to the sect, all one gets are dead things like elixirs, spiritual objects, contribution points, and rewards for major and minor merits.

He wanted to gain something long-term, and this soul-nourishing tree was his investment.

"You're taking a gamble. Are you so confident in me?"

Ji An said softly, he probably understood the other party's mentality.

His question was a double entendre, asking about the other person's confidence in his character and future growth.

Wei Songnian's eyes were clear and he smiled:

"Let's just call it a gamble."

He succeeded once and then he got the taste of it.

Having personally witnessed his senior brother's growth trajectory, he felt that in the sect, apart from those disciples with extraordinary talents, no one could match him.

"Haha, great! Junior brother has confidence, and so do I!"

Ji An raised his right hand and their palms slapped together.

He didn't make any promises, and the other party didn't ask for anything. Everything was implied.

Holding the bottom of the jar, Ji An said:

"Junior brother, please go back to the house and have some tea. I will plant it as soon as possible and come back to entertain you later."

The soul-nourishing tree needs to be nourished by the earth veins at all times, otherwise it will easily wither.

Wei Songnian cupped his hands and smiled:
"Brother, please go ahead. Business is more important."

Ji An released the Wind Control Technique and found Huang Xuan:
"Put a few sacks of black soil from the mulberry fields and transport them to the underground caves as quickly as possible."

"As ordered."

Ji An nodded slightly and flew to the underground cave.

Jin Guang, who was sleeping soundly under the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree, opened his hazy eyes and looked around, then closed his eyes and continued to sleep.

On weekdays, apart from the owner, almost no one comes here.

Ji An took out an Earth Spirit Fruit and threw it out.

Jin Guang rolled up and jumped into the air to hug the spiritual fruit, with an innocent joy on his face.

"Didn't you just eat it a few days ago?"

"Go out and kill a few Fire Rabbits and bring them over, now, immediately!"

"Squeak."

Jin Guang quickly ate the fruit, threw the seeds back, and his body sank into the rock and disappeared.

(End of this chapter)