Bamboo Mound

Only when one cultivates to the Fetal Heart Realm and the primordial spirit begins to take form can one barely increase the influence on small things, but still cannot directly touch matter.

However, at least it is mentioned in "Senses" that when the primordial spirit reaches a certain strength, it can influence matter just like the physical body, but there is no clear standard for what that strength is.

After a long while, Ning Chang removed the Hidden Knowledge Stone from his forehead and stretched.

He was fairly comfortable controlling his spiritual power, but when this ability was renamed "mind power," his control became numb.

Thus, his first attempt ended in failure.

It was only then that Ning Chang realized that, due to his control over spirits, he seemed to be too subconscious in manipulating his thoughts, to the point that when he took it out on his own, it was as difficult as a beginner's attempt.

However, he doesn't plan to change it; it's no big deal.

Furthermore, he had roughly figured out a quick way: since the Hidden Knowledge Stone was very sensitive to consciousness, he could simply use Spirit Control on it.

After all, spirit control involves using mental power to control objects, which inevitably carries some consciousness, making it much easier than separating it out!

After making a few adjustments, Ning Chang released his hand and used his spirit control to lift up the Hidden Knowledge Stone.

As expected, at that instant, the Hidden Knowledge Stone emitted a faint glow!

However, after the Hidden Knowledge Stone emitted a faint glow, it remained still.

Seeing this, Ning Chang knew that he could not draw out any spiritual light at the moment, so he casually placed the Hidden Knowledge Stone on his forehead and entered the knowledge transmission process.

This Tibetan stone contains the key points of planting and cultivation processes applicable to various plants.

"...When planting seeds, germination should only be induced after the plants have naturally passed through the germination period..."

"...If the goal is to preserve the entire plant, the use of growth promoters should be minimized; if used for experimental purposes, attention should be paid to pausing growth promoters during several transitional stages..."

"...Large vegetation should not be planted in confined spaces, except for experiments; it is strictly forbidden to induce the growth of fruit and vegetable seeds inside another person's body..."

......

"call..."

Ning Chang let out a long breath, pulling himself out of the state of light and shadow.

Each time he used the Hidden Knowledge Stone, he couldn't help but be amazed. Such a vast amount of knowledge and skills were imprinted in his mind as if he had memorized them a thousand times in just a few minutes or hours.

If this is used for scientific calculations, it would be a method that allows for rapid progress in any civilization.

Unfortunately, the Hidden Sense Stone was born in this world of cultivation and required consciousness to activate. As a result, it was only used to record cultivation techniques and transmit messages, thus fixing the world's development in the agricultural era and halting its progress.

"However, given these characteristics, even if it were born in a world without spiritual energy, it would only be regarded as an ordinary piece of jade."

He shook his head, gathering his jumbled thoughts.

Then, before I get tired of it, I take out the other three knowledge stones and stimulate their learning one by one.

The methods for improving plants are quite complex, yet also very straightforward. Various targeted enhancements can generally maintain a high success rate by following the steps!

Compared to them, the inscriptions on the Hidden Stones containing the fragrance of distant herbs seem rather barren, and even full of uncertainty.

After emphasizing the possible growing environment and cultivation methods of *Hypericum perforatum*, all that's left is some idle chatter that's better than nothing.

At least that's the case for Ning Chang.

After all, he was someone who had transcended theory and directly witnessed the actual environment. In a sense, this "authority" was also a strength that allowed him to disregard these conjectures.

However, this won't last long. Next, he will have to start modifying the environment, and after that, the contents of this hidden knowledge stone should also be changed.

After collecting the three knowledge stones, Ning Chang got up and left.

After a few steps, he arrived at the library and handed the four treasure stones back to Xie Jun, who looked astonished.

"Ning Chang, you will be able to use the method of guiding consciousness to learn all the knowledge contained in these four stones of hidden consciousness within three hours?"

"Yes, I had practiced the relevant aspects beforehand, so I succeeded quickly."

Xie Jun remained silent for a moment after hearing this, but then changed the subject and asked:

"Is this time, to seek out a few elders and disciples to discuss matters concerning the Distant Fragrance?"

"Yes, let's get it done as soon as possible so we can focus on our cultivation." Ning Chang nodded in agreement.

He wasn't surprised that Xie Jun had guessed his intentions; he could have done the same.

"You resolved the issue of Yaoxiangcao for the sect so early. Aren't you afraid that once things have calmed down, the sect will take back everything you've been given and throw you out?"

Xie Jun's expression was strange.

"Is this a test from the sect?"

Ning Chang also forced a smile, giving an irrelevant answer, but before Xie Jun could reply, he added:

"It doesn't matter. I already made my intentions clear during my conversation with the sect leader. Besides, even if I can't explain it clearly, judging from the actions of Medicine King Valley after I joined, and considering the rules of the four sects, they probably wouldn't do such a thing."

He paused, then replied:

"Besides, I already know how to advance to the Fetal Heart Realm. Even if I am driven away by Medicine King Valley, cultivating outside will only take more time. As for Transformation of Essence, there will definitely be a way within time."

"Haha, how carefree. So you didn't consider the possibility of Medicine King Valley exterminating them all?"

Xie Jun seemed to be putting on an act, laughed a few times, and then continued to ask questions.

"No one in Lingtai can catch me, but if you are above the fetal heartbeat stage, then there is no way."

Ning Chang replied in a neutral tone.

From his perspective, Xie Jun's acting was indeed quite bad. While it wasn't riddled with flaws, it was certainly easy to tell that it was fake.

There were even some moments when I laughed.

"Let's not talk about that for now, Lao Xie. Are there any high-level earth and wood element disciples or elders in Medicine King Valley right now?"

"Basically none." Xie Jun stopped talking about the previous topic and answered with a smirk.

"Currently, there is only the sect leader in Medicine King Valley with the cultivation level of Transformation Realm, more than ten disciples in Fetal Heart Realm, mostly at the second or third level, and more than twenty elders, but whether you can persuade them to join is up to you."

"As for the Lingtai (spirit platform), there are quite a few, but they probably won't be of much use to you."

"That's not right!" Xie Jun suddenly realized.

"You want civil engineering? That's even less. You'll have to cut it in half. What, you want to build a mountain too?"

“It is indeed a mountain-building project.” Ning Chang nodded in affirmation of Xie Jun’s guess.

"have to."

"This fragrant herb is so delicate, we'll have to build it a mountain..."

Xie Jun spoke sarcastically, but with a hint of helplessness.

"Oh well, it's delicate if it's delicate, but that thing is so useful."

"It's a pity I majored in water-based magic, otherwise I would have gone with them."