Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 193 Testing Cadres
“In recent years, the Law Enforcement Hall has been expanding, recruiting a large number of disciples with experience in monster hunting.

Each sect took the lead in integrating the power of the immortal cultivation families to form a highly mobile team of cultivators to deal with the demon cultivators who entered the heartland of the human race.

Junior brothers and sisters, when the demon disaster breaks out, the days of everyone staying in the sect and enjoying peace will be over. You must not ignore your fighting ability.

At that time, the three sects must do their utmost to maintain stability in the Mingfeng Mountain area and the areas surrounding the sects.

Relying on the strength of the monks in the various sects' law enforcement halls is far from enough, and everyone will inevitably be called up to perform tasks."

Liu Yu said earnestly that when the nest is overturned, no eggs will be left unbroken. Once the war enters a fierce stage, every bit of strength must be used.

The cheerful atmosphere of the banquet turned solemn. Ji An thought that he had been in the sect for almost thirty years, and the demon disaster would break out within ten to twenty years at the latest.

What can be done in ten or twenty years?
Ji An said that he could break through to the late stage of foundation building and practice all the spells he mastered to the level of great perfection.

During the stage of refining essence into qi, the most critical factors for a cultivator to improve his cultivation are aptitude and resources. His aptitude has been steadily improving, and he has no shortage of resources, so there are not many obstacles before he completes the foundation-building period.

Mu Qingwan said:
"I set aside half an hour every day to practice spells. I've now perfected the Explosive Flame Technique and mastered the Explosive Fireball Technique. My defensive spell of choice is the Panshan Technique, but it's only at a minor level."

She knew very well that when war came, only the power in her own hands was the most reliable.

Liu Yu nodded slightly and said with a smile:
"Very good, both Explosive Fire and Exploding Fireball focus on the Way of Bing Fire, so practicing together will allow us to refer to each other.

The Red Fire Danxia Gong that my junior sister practices focuses on Ding Fire, and practicing Bing Fire spells may bring additional benefits.

It would be even better if you could prepare a spiritual weapon, or at least a top-grade magic weapon, preferably one each for attack and defense."

Mu Qingwan smiled sweetly:
"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother. I will start preparing."

Li Lingyu's face was a little solemn, and he said:

"I'm so envious of you two. I chose the Wood Element technique, which is good at healing and control, but weak in attack and defense.

Even if I practiced an attack spell like Exploding Fireball to the same level as you, its power would still be less than yours."

She focused on practicing Entanglement, Seeing Enemies in Everywhere, and Rejuvenation, positioning herself as a combat assist.

The rejuvenation spell has reached the perfect level, and the other two spells are at the minor level.

He also studied Exploding Fireball and Rock Mountain Technique, but only achieved minor success in both.

Liu Yu commented:
"Junior sister can use magic tools and talismans to make up for the lack of attack. Junior brother Ji can make a top-grade explosive talisman. You deserve it."

"Top-grade Explosive Talisman? When did Junior Brother Ji get something this good and not tell everyone?"

Li Lingyu shouted, she was deeply worried about the lack of attack power and was ready to buy a defensive spiritual weapon.

If you have a dozen top-grade explosive talismans, you will feel much more at peace.

Ji An coughed lightly and said:

"In a few years, I will give each of you two Explosion Talismans as a gift. Now, except for Senior Brother Liu, none of you can use them.

I can also draw top-grade talisman weapons, which is equivalent to a physical cultivator in the middle stage of foundation building.

Using mana to nourish it every day can also increase the power of the talisman soldiers.

If it is nurtured long enough, it might be able to be cultivated into a late-stage Foundation Establishment Talisman Soldier."

"I want one, how many spirit stones?"

"I also want."

Liu Yu already had one, and the other three asked to buy one.

"You have to wait. When I have the right materials, I will make it and keep it for you.

Five hundred spirit stones per copy, cost price, no cheating."

Du Huaiyuan said:
"Junior brother, you must have some in stock, why don't you just sell one to us?"

Ji An explained:

"Brother, you may not know that the top-grade talisman weapon in my hand has already been warmed up.

If the talisman weapon is contaminated by the magical aura of two people, nurturing it will not only not increase its power, but will actually reduce it."

After several years of nurturing, one of the top-grade talisman weapons in his hands has reached the late stage of foundation building.

"There's such a saying, hehe, I'm not a talisman maker, so I'm ignorant."

Du Huaiyuan laughed awkwardly and changed the subject:
"Brother Liu, why don't you give us some guidance so we can all gain some practical experience."

Liu Yu nodded and smiled:

"Of course, we can start after lunch."

Ji An waved his hand and said:
"We brothers haven't seen each other for a long time, and we need to have a good chat.

Let's just have a feast today and discuss the art of war tomorrow."

"Junior Brother Ji, what you said makes sense. I agree."

Du Huaiyuan immediately retorted that fighting was not as important as drinking.

The banquet lasted until the evening, and everyone felt elated and went back to their rooms to rest.

Ji An came near the Canglong Tree, practiced his skills to refine the spiritual wine, and soon regained his clarity of mind.

The bright moon is silent, the evening breeze blows, and the mulberry fields are like endless blue waves.

Ji An used the Green Wood Transformation Technique, and emerald "spiritual rain" fell down.

There was a shortage of Canglong wood in the sect, and he wanted to cultivate a second-level spiritual wood for his own use as soon as possible.

The light rain dissipated, and yellow spiritual light appeared in the spiritual field again, followed by a large ball of white mist. The moist rain hit the leaves of the spiritual plants, making a crisp sound.

In the guest room, Du Huaiyuan fell into a deep sleep. After refining the spiritual wine, Li Lingyu went to the Qingling Bamboo Forest to practice. The other two sat cross-legged on the cushions in their rooms and began to practice.

After Ji An finished casting the spell and returned to the mountainside, he found two figures lingering at the entrance of the cave. He shouted:
"Who is there?"

"Master, I'm Yu Han (Yu Lian), and I have something I want to discuss with you."

The figures were Xia Yuhan's sisters. They came together after seeing their uncle drinking heavily all afternoon.

"what's up?"

Ji An was suspicious. What could be so urgent that he came here to discuss something in the middle of the night?

As he got closer, he could see the two sisters' attire clearly.

The light gauze draped over her body reveals her exquisite curves, adding an even more hazy temptation under the moonlight.

Is this a test for the cadres?

Ji An didn't say anything, his eyes were full of amusement. Feeling his aggressive gaze, the two sisters, who were already a little shy, felt their faces burning and said in a mosquito-like voice:

"Uncle Master."

"Come in and talk to me after you're dressed."

Ji An shook his head imperceptibly. Although he could see at night, it was not daytime after all, so he could not see clearly enough.

Before the Chaoyuan period, he had no intention of releasing his Yuanyang, so he had to endure it.

He used some magic formula to open the cave door and walked in first.

Xia Yuhan hurriedly took out the storage bag from under the red cloud pine, put on a Taoist robe, and whispered:
"I'm so embarrassed, what should I do now?"

The two wanted to borrow spirit stones to exchange for foundation-building pills, so that they could use them when they completed their Qi Refining Stage, without wasting time waiting.

If the uncle-master is really interested in them and takes them as concubines, not only will they have the foundation-building pills, but they will also not have to worry about the resources for cultivation after the foundation is built.

Xia Yulian put on her Taoist robe and said calmly:
"Just follow Uncle Master's instructions and go in. If he doesn't chase us away right away, we'll have a chance."

Her heart was also beating "bang bang", and the sound became a little different from usual.

The two entered the cave, and the light from the night pearl inside shone on their faces, making them blush.

The two had never been to the cave, but the structure inside was simple. Following the passage into the innermost part, they saw Ji An sitting cross-legged on a cushion.

"Uncle Master!"

The two sisters bowed to each other, not daring to look up.

"Tell me, what do you want to discuss?"

"I wanted to borrow spirit stones from my uncle to exchange for foundation-building pills, but I was afraid that he wouldn't agree, so..."

Xia Yuhan's voice became lower and lower. She felt her face and ears getting hotter and hotter. At this moment, she wished she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

Ji An was silent for a moment and said:
"You really need to prepare for foundation building. How much do you want to borrow?"

At the ninth level of Qi Refining, one does need to prepare the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Xia Yuhan was delighted and said:
"Everyone wants to borrow 2,000 spirit stones."

Judging from the tone of my uncle's voice, there's hope.

If she could borrow it, the spirit stones she had plus the accumulated contribution points would be enough.

Ji An took out forty spirit stones and said in a deep voice:
"The spirit stones can be returned after you have established your foundation. What happened today is over."

"Thank you, Uncle Master. Your kindness is so great that I will never forget it."

"Go out and do your business as usual from now on."

Sister Xia Yuhan thanked Ji An profusely and left. Ji An took out the tea seeds and released the Bi Mu Chang Chun Gong.

Vibrant emerald dots of light continued to merge into the seed until it could consume no more.

It has strong vitality and can be planted tomorrow!

Ji An was satisfied. The increasing variety of spiritual trees in Chiyan Peak gave him confidence.

The Soul-Nourishing Tree cannot be relied upon in the short term, but the Dark Moon Jade Tree can be relied upon.

He put away the spirit seed, calmed his mind, took a Green Lotus Pill, and began to practice his skills.

As the Qingmu Changchun Gong was practiced, a sense of spring appeared in the cave, as if all the trees were sprouting.

In the early morning, Liu Yu did not practice any martial arts. The effect of practicing in the Fiery Sun Furnace Scroll would be better after the sun came out.

He flew to a secluded place and began to practice magic.

He has practiced the explosive fireball to perfection. He also practiced the earth magic of Panshan Jue, Quicksand Magic and Earth Rock Tu.

After the demon disaster broke out, most of the demon beasts faced were walking beasts, and earth-based magic had the characteristics of being more concealed.

Li Lingyu came to the bamboo forest to practice, and Mu Qingwan sat cross-legged in the house to practice.

At the end of the Chen hour, Du Huaiyuan woke up from his dream and walked out of the room to see the maid waiting outside, but no one else. He asked:

"Where did they go?"

Xia Yuhan lowered her head slightly and said with a smile:

"In reply to Master Du, the other Masters have gone to Scarlet Flame Peak to spar and fight."

"You're all so hardworking. Hurry up and serve breakfast. I'll have a few bites too."

While Du Huaiyuan was having breakfast, Ji An was looking for a place to plant tea trees.

In the end, he chose to plant tea trees in the mulberry fields near the cold pond.

This side is adjacent to the water vein, and with the protection of the surrounding mulberry trees, the golden and fire spirit is very weak.

Ji An marked out an area and said:

"Huang Xuan, Li Cheng, cut down all the spiritual mulberry trees in this area, dig out the roots, and burn them in the middle."

"Uncle Master, what a pity! They are all top-grade spiritual mulberries."

Huang Xuan was reluctant to leave. He was also a spiritual farmer, and he still remembered the scene of these spiritual mulberry trees growing little by little from the branches.

Now that the trees are able to generate stable income, they have to be cut down, which makes me feel a little sad.

Ji An sighed softly and said:
"I feel it's a pity, but don't be sentimental. Let's get back to work."

What is sought is great. When the Youyue Cangyu Tree grows up, the value it brings will far exceed these spiritual mulberry trees.

Li Cheng smiled and said:

"Yes, get to work quickly. Uncle Master must have better considerations."

Ji An released the Thick Earth Returning Origin Mantra to comb the earth's energy and soften the soil, which could slightly reduce the difficulty of digging the roots of the spiritual mulberry tree.

Huang Xuan and the other man gathered the excavated spiritual mulberry trees near the edge of the open space, and Ji An took out the purple fire gourd to burn the trees.

After several years of nourishment, the flame stored inside emits a blue luster. If a demon beast in the late foundation-building stage were to eat a gourd of flame head-on, it would be roasted to at least five-tenths done.

Huang Xuan scattered the ashes in the middle of the open space and buried them. Ji An waved his hand and said:
"The work is done, you can go and get busy."

Planting at night is a tradition of Chiyan Peak.

(End of this chapter)