Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 416 Azure Flame Purple Spirit Gourd, Spirit Cloud Tree
Master Zhengyang was in a good mood. He was aware of the situation at Crimson Flame Peak. In recent years, the production of various spiritual items had decreased by nearly half, and the maturation time had also been extended.

A few days ago, when Jia Yu came here, he did a detailed calculation and found that the sect's treasury would have been even fuller if Ji An hadn't gone on his travels.

Now that Ji An has returned to the sect, the output of Crimson Flame Peak will soon return to its previous level.

With the improvement in the grade of the spirit fields, Crimson Flame Peak will only become more prosperous.

Most importantly, the disciples are willing to hand over most of the resources to the sect, which is politically correct.

"With such gains, you will have more resources to improve yourselves in the future, which is a good thing!"

Ji An also holds a position in the Ministry of Agriculture. In my opinion, he only needs to set a general direction and let his disciples carry it out.

"One must not do everything personally, lest one waste time improving one's cultivation."

Could a spirit in the Chaoyuan stage really have such a powerful effect? ​​True Master Zhengyang did not believe it.

If that's really the case, the major Nascent Soul sects in Central Continent will definitely put in their best efforts to cultivate more high-level spiritual farmers.

In his view, this disciple must have had some special opportunities, and it wasn't just a matter of his innate Five Elements Dao Body.

If he were a few hundred years younger, he might have coveted his disciple's opportunities, but now he has absolutely no such intention.

Regardless of whether the opportunity could be obtained by someone else, even if he obtained a useful treasure, it would not mean much to him.

His lifespan was theoretically only a little over a hundred years. Although he had taken longevity pills, he had suffered serious injuries in his early years.

Over the past hundred years, no matter what extraordinary treasures he acquired, he could not raise his cultivation level to the Nascent Soul stage.

Furthermore, lacking any cultivation techniques, all he could do was contribute his last bit of strength to the sect.

"Thank you for your concern, Ancestor. This disciple will not slack off in improving my cultivation."

For cultivators, cultivation level is always the foundation of everything, no matter what.

If everything goes smoothly, judging from the current situation, it would take about 60 years to advance to the Golden Core stage.

Ji An certainly knew what was important and what was not, and he always did so, leaving the affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture to his subordinates.

The only thing he personally took over was a medicinal herb garden, which was to cultivate a group of Foundation Establishment stage spiritual farmers as soon as possible.

Master Zhengyang nodded slightly, and after a moment of thought, said:
"In a few more years, the spiritual veins of Crimson Flame Peak will be able to be cultivated to the second-tier top-grade level."

My junior brother Yu Xiao and I have discussed this. When the cultivators from Central Continent come again, we will invite a grandmaster of formations to examine the spiritual veins of Crimson Flame Peak, and we will spare no expense to cultivate them to the third tier.

Phoenix wood and soul-nourishing wood are both precious plants, as are the mysterious leaf sword bamboo and the dark moon jade tree, which are also extremely beneficial spiritual trees for the sect.

It is no exaggeration to say that Crimson Flame Peak has become the core resource point of the sect.

Once its spiritual veins are cultivated to the second-tier top grade, it will inevitably become the most valuable region of the sect.

We might as well cultivate them to the third level, so that the two kinds of precious plants can grow faster and can be used as a training ground for other Golden Core cultivators in the future.

Ji An raised an eyebrow, his eyes showing astonishment. The old ancestor's actions could be considered the greatest support he could receive.

It might also cause conflicts among fellow disciples and arouse jealousy from others, but even if this piece of fat meat is poisonous, he will still swallow it whole.

"Thank you, Ancestor. Crimson Flame Peak will definitely be able to play a significant role in repaying the sect's cultivation."

Liu and Yu looked at each other speechlessly, both shocked by the ancestor's decision, especially Han Yan.

She knew all too well the enormous price that had been paid for the fact that only the spiritual vein node of Chaoyang Peak among the sect's main spiritual veins had reached the third level.

Master Zhengyang waved his hand, a kind smile appearing on his thin face:

"The core node of the sect's main spiritual vein is only at the third level. To cultivate another third-level node would require a massive amount of money."

Just accumulating the necessary resources might take hundreds of years; we'll have to wait patiently.

The sect paid a huge price to cultivate the third-tier spiritual vein node. The resources invested were one aspect, but inviting a formation master from the Central Continent to formulate a plan was also a considerable expense.

Master Zhengyang sighed inwardly, realizing that the sect was now navigating uncharted waters, and that they were pioneers who had overcome numerous obstacles.

Every step upward is fraught with hardship, and the sect has too many shortcomings that need to be addressed.

Why is it that only the core node of the sect's spiritual vein is of the third-tier low grade?

The price of upgrading the entire spiritual vein by cultivators in the Central Continent is too high to afford, and there are not enough resources to do so.

This information is known only to two Golden Core cultivators. The sect's main spiritual vein is currently only considered a pseudo-third rank, and several more spiritual vein nodes need to be upgraded to the third rank.

Since Crimson Flame Peak has potential, we should prioritize upgrading its rank.

Ji An, of course, was unaware of the sect's predicament, and replied with a smile:
"Everything should be done with the overall interests of the sect in mind. Crimson Flame Peak can wait."

The spiritual vein's grade has been upgraded to the second-tier top-grade, which is enough for him to use. Even if he breaks through to the Golden Core stage, he can still make do with it for many years.

He pointed to the body bag and asked:

"Ancestor, can this item be used to exchange for resources?"

"of course can."

Master Zhengyang picked up the unremarkable, earth-yellow bag, felt around for a while, and then erased the original owner's mark.

The original owner was dead, so it was completed quickly.

He probed into his consciousness and informed him, then smiled and said:

“It is indeed a bronze zombie. Keep it with me for now, and I'll bring you along when I trade with the cultivators from Central Continent.”

It's not safe to keep this thing near a disciple.

Master Zhengyang then transmitted his voice again:

"After you returned to the sect, did you perform any planting spells on the spirit trees?"

"Not yet. I returned to Crimson Flame Peak last night, had a drink, and it was late when I returned to my cave early to prepare to start casting spells on the spirit field today and to take over the management of Emerald Cliff again."

"With just the earth's veins, the Azure Lotus Burning Heart Flame can only be nurtured too slowly. It needs more cultivation. If the flame is divided in the future, it may be able to produce more Golden Core cultivators."

After exchanging a few words via telepathy, Master Zhengyang inquired about their travels, and half an hour later the three took their leave.

After leaving the Wuji Palace and flying away on a cloud, Han Yan cupped his hands and smiled:

"Congratulations, junior brother. You will be able to cultivate your dojo to the third level in the future, which is the treatment of a Golden Core True Person."

If the spiritual veins of Crimson Flame Peak could be upgraded to the third rank, there might be second-rank superior and top-grade spiritual wood everywhere, which would then be the sect's greatest treasure trove.

She saw it clearly: Ji Shidi himself was the direct beneficiary of the sect's actions, but in the long run, the sect was the biggest beneficiary.

Liu Yu smiled and echoed, "Congratulations, junior brother."

Ji An shook his head slightly and said:

"As our ancestor said, it will take a long time to gather resources."

Adding the time required for cultivation, I estimate it will take at least a hundred years for Crimson Flame Peak to advance to the third tier.

Ji An took out a golden communication sword, activated it, and informed Senior Brother Zhang of the Diligent Work Hall about his return to the sect, asking him to send someone to witness the handover.

The cultivator who planted the Ningcui Cliff Herb Garden on his behalf belonged to the Diligent Work Hall, but the task of inventorying the various spiritual herbs still required supervision from other halls.

Because it involves him personally, the necessary procedures still need to be followed.

The three landed in the Treasure Pavilion, valued all the assets of the Golden Core cultivators, took the spiritual items they needed, and then distributed the proceeds.

Ji An didn't get a single merit because he chose the Earth Core Silver Marrow.

Ji An rode on a golden auspicious cloud and landed at the Si Nong Hall on the west side of Ning Cui Cliff.

He arrived at the central hall, only to find Lin Mao's room door tightly shut. His calls went unanswered, and the magical restrictions were activated. Kong Yunyi, hearing the noise, came out to investigate. Slightly surprised, he quickly replaced his expression with delight, stepped forward, and solemnly cupped his hands in greeting:

"Greetings, Palace Master. With your return today, the Palace of Agriculture will surely grow even stronger in the future."

"Palace Master Lin is quite old and resigned from his post three years ago to enjoy his retirement. Please come and sit in my room."

Since Ji An went on his travels, he and Lin Mao have had many private disagreements over the distribution of power.

But Lin Mao was getting old, and most of the stewards sided with him. In the end, Lin Mao lost his spirit and simply left the Ministry of Agriculture.

The sect did not appoint a new deputy hall master, and Kong Yunyi was very pleased with his power, almost forgetting that there was still a hall master above him.

Ji An nodded slightly. Foundation Establishment cultivators live for two hundred years. Lin Mao is now over one hundred and eighty years old, and he doesn't have many days left to enjoy.

The two entered the room and sat down. Ji An asked:

"How has the situation been in the Ministry of Agriculture in recent years? When is the next meeting scheduled?"

Kong Yunyi recounted the situation of each medicinal herb garden with considerable pride, and then reported:
"Currently, the Department of Agriculture manages 206 Foundation Establishment cultivators, of whom 180 are organized into 60 groups to be responsible for many first-tier or higher-grade medicinal gardens."

After assessment, the cultivation speed of spiritual herbs is now 30% faster than before, with some outstanding groups showing an improvement of 50%.

He was beaming with excitement, still wanting more. "The next meeting will be in two weeks."

Ji An nodded slightly and said:

"Very good. Pass the notice down. I will assess the deacons at the next meeting."

"As ordered."

The two discussed some details, and then Ji An got up and left.

Kong Yunyi sighed silently. His days of wielding absolute power were coming to an end, and he felt a thousand regrets.

Ji An arrived at the warehouse, where a veteran Foundation Establishment cultivator was on duty. Recognizing that the Palace Master had come in person, he hurriedly cupped his hands and said:
"Greetings, Palace Master! Congratulations on your return to the sect."

The Palace Master left the sect to improve his cultivation, and his return now indicates that his cultivation has reached the fourth stage of the Chaoyuan realm.

With such a figure leading the Ministry of Agriculture, how could it not grow stronger?

Ji An nodded and said gently:

"Thank you for your hard work. I heard from Senior Brother Jia of the Treasure Pavilion that the sect has collected high-grade spiritual seeds, and I've come to exchange for them."

At the time, Jia Yu did not specify what kind of spiritual plant it was, which made him quite curious.

"Please wait a moment, Your Highness, I'll go get it right away."

The steward jogged into the warehouse and soon came out carrying two jade boxes.

"Palace Master, please take a look. There are two Azure Flame Purple Spirit Gourd seeds and one Spirit Cloud Tree seed here, all of which are second-tier top-grade fire elemental spirit seeds."

"it is good!"

Ji An laughed loudly, saying that his senior brother Zhang Zizhao's Azure Flame Purple Spirit Gourd had left a deep impression on him back then, as it could even nurture the Crimson Flame Soul-Slaying Blade, making it a truly precious treasure.

He was overjoyed that the sect had been so helpful, providing two kinds of spiritual plants that suited his taste right away.

Although he chose to focus on the Five Elements Spirit Flag, he could also collect suitable top-grade spiritual artifacts if he came across them!

Of course, he will base his decision on the actual situation and see if the Yuanming Fire is powerful enough to refine multiple top-grade spiritual artifacts.

Ji An opened the jade box and saw that it was lined with white silk, on which two emerald green seeds, one large and one small, shimmered with spiritual light.

The large seeds are as big as the thumb bone, while the small ones are only the size of the little finger.

If you ignore the color, the seeds are no different from ordinary gourd seeds, with red flame patterns on the surface that occasionally flash with light.

He extended his divine sense to feel the life force of the spirit seed, and unconsciously frowned slightly.

Now he can keenly sense the vitality of the spirit seeds. The larger spirit seeds are fine, but the vitality of the smaller seeds is obviously declining, it is the kind of decaying and shrinking.

Ji An could conclude that this seed was inherently flawed, like a premature baby. Even if it were planted, it could at most grow into a second-grade high-quality gourd.

He calmly closed the box and opened another one.

Inside is a perfectly regular oval seed, about the size of an egg, light brown in color, with purple cloud-like patterns on its surface.

The Lingxiao Fruit can be used to refine fire-element pills for the Chaoyuan stage, but the sect does not have the relevant prescription, so it will probably only be used for trading with cultivators from the Central Continent in the future.

However, even if a second-tier top-grade spirit fruit is sold as raw material, it can fetch a good price.

Ji An extended his divine sense to sense the vitality of the spiritual seed, and nodded with a smile. This spiritual seed had a more abundant vitality than the gourd seed.

He rubbed his hands together excitedly and asked:

"How many small merits are needed to redeem it?"

A spirit seed with such a high starting point has the potential to be cultivated to the third tier.

However, even if these spiritual plants are cultivated to the third tier, they cannot be called treasure plants; they can only be said to produce third-tier resources.

What exactly is a Treasure Plant? A Treasure Plant is a spiritual plant with hidden divine properties after reaching the third tier.

Even if an ordinary spiritual plant manages to break through to the third tier, the only qualitative change it brings is a stronger medicinal effect.

"When Uncle Zhang from the Diligent Work Hall delivered the spirit seeds, he instructed that each gourd seed would yield fifty small merits, and each spirit tree seed would yield two hundred small merits."

"From now on, my master will also purchase the seeds he submits at this price. However, this price will only apply to the first fifty seeds of each variety; the purchase price will decrease gradually afterward."

Ji An raised an eyebrow slightly, stored the spirit seed in his dimensional space, and handed over his jade token:

"Understood, let's proceed with the transaction."

Within the sect, the Diligent Work Hall has the authority and responsibility to assess the performance of each hall. Senior Brother Zhang's explanation makes sense; no matter how precious these seeds are, they will become worthless as more and more are produced.

This matter needs to be discussed at the meeting and a charter needs to be established; otherwise, the Ministry of Agriculture will go bankrupt in the future if it acquires spiritual seeds.

The steward placed the jade tablet on the spirit tablet, his eyes suddenly narrowing – the temple master was incredibly wealthy! But then, thinking of the riches of Crimson Flame Peak, he felt relieved.

At this moment, he made up his mind that if his future offspring joined the sect, they would definitely join the Department of Agriculture!

True high-level spirit farmers can really make money off of nothing.

At the beginning of the hour of You (5-7 PM), Zhang Zizhao personally came to Ningcui Cliff and checked the medicinal herbs in each garden in turn. Ji An then used a planting spell.

After everyone else had left, Zhang Zizhao cupped his hands and said in a deep voice:
"Junior brother, congratulations! You've taken another solid step toward breaking through to the Golden Core stage."

His eyes were full of envy. When he first learned the name "Ji An", he was at the second stage of the Chaoyuan realm, while Ji An was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

He is still stuck at the third stage of the Chaoyuan realm, while his opponent is already at the fourth stage.

Watching the younger generation surpass him, he felt a deep sense of loneliness.

Ji An returned the greeting with a cupped hand and lowered his head humbly, saying:

"Senior brother, you flatter me. Even if I reach the fifth stage of the Chaoyuan realm, there is still a long way to go. I just ran a little faster ahead."

Breaking through to the Golden Core stage is not so simple. Even if everything goes smoothly before, it's all in vain if you can't overcome the Golden Core tribulation.

There are many cases of cultivators dying before surviving the tribulation, and Golden Core cultivators are also divided into different ranks, so Ji An was not at ease at all.

"Haha, junior brother is too modest. On the path of cultivation, one step ahead leads to another, and there are very few who can surpass one another."

After chatting for a while, the two parted ways, and Ji An stepped onto the teleportation array.

(End of this chapter)