Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 555 Commission
Ji An rode the cloud back to the foot of the Gathering Yuan Tree, where the Qilin transformed from the Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner let out a welcoming roar.

The green deer approached with light steps, the bell around its neck making a clear and melodious tinkling sound.

"YoYo!"

The sound was cheerful; it loved the environment, the spiritual energy was very pure, and staying here for a long time would help purify its bloodline.

Ji An reached out and patted the green deer's head, because he currently had no plans to go out, and all the beasts he had were being kept free in the small world.

The blue-shelled turtle lives in the mud near the water lily at the bottom of the pond, and it is never seen on ordinary days.

The spiritual veins of the Calabash World consist of five nodes. The central area below the Gathering Yuan Tree is a small node, while the ponds in the black soil and the lava lake at the bottom of the lava abyss are micro nodes.

The Azure Water Turtle slumbers within the spiritual vein node, and with the subtle influence of the Pure Water Lotus, it naturally enhances the purity of its bloodline by being cleansed by spiritual energy.

Golden Retriever and Big Yellow roam around the Spirit Field every day, and when they rest, they come to the Gathering Yuan Tree to sleep soundly.

Their food was actually spirit-devouring insects, something Ji An hadn't expected.

However, this way, he wouldn't have to worry about preparing food for his beasts, significantly reducing feeding costs.

The blue deer lowered its head, gently nudged its master with its hard antlers, and then walked away.

The ground where its hooves touched occasionally revealed scenes of sprouting grass and blooming flowers.

Ji An suddenly raised an eyebrow, then smiled knowingly. The bloodline of the Azure Deer showed signs of evolution, which was great news.

In this way, the chances of the Beast Tamer breaking through to the Golden Core stage will be much greater.

A beast tamer at the Golden Core level would be a great help.

Putting aside everything else, his powerful demonic energy alone is enough to fight for him. The Golden Core demonic beast has refined the transverse bone in his throat and can even act as his representative to negotiate outside.

Of all his tamed beasts, the Azure Deer has the greatest potential and deserves to be nurtured.

Ji An sat cross-legged beneath the Gathering Yuan Tree, concentrating his mind and calming his spirit to adjust his state.

When his mind was completely still and undisturbed, he activated the Five Elements Revolving Sutra.

The spiritual energy and spiritual power contained in the spiritual field were drawn together and quickly converged on Ji An's location, forming a spiritual energy vortex several meters high above his head.

Five-colored light flashed within the vortex, like a beautiful dream.

Spiritual energy and spiritual power are inhaled into his body through his mouth and nose, and then circulate along different routes. The spiritual body merges into his blood vessels, while the spiritual power is integrated into the corresponding Five Elements Divine Palace.

After decades of diligent practice, his understanding of the exercises has deepened considerably.

In his view, this technique has lofty ideals and is indeed worthy of being the core technique of the Nascent Soul sect.

Based on the Five Elements, the cycle repeats continuously, nourishing the Shenfu (spiritual palace) while injecting the Five Elements spiritual liquid into the Golden Elixir at the Tanzhong acupoint. This is a new situation that has only emerged in the last few days.

During the Chaoyuan stage, only after the Divine Palace is perfected can the Qi-absorbing method be used to transform the Five Elements Spiritual Liquid.

Now, he can transform spiritual energy into spiritual liquid through normal cultivation. Absorbing spiritual energy has become an instinct for him, and he does it all the time.

The reason why a specific environment is needed when absorbing Qi during the Chaoyuan period is that if the concentration of the Five Elements Qi does not reach a certain level, it is impossible to absorb it with the abilities available at that time.

Now, with the cultivation level of Golden Core, it's like becoming a more powerful engine, absorbing all spiritual energy and the five elements of energy floating in the air.

This change is described in the cultivation method, but most cultivators only experience it after breaking through to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm, while a small number of outstanding disciples experience it at the third level of the Golden Core realm.

Only a very small number of cultivators who are extremely compatible with the cultivation method can achieve this situation when they reach the second level of the Golden Core stage.

In the history of the Five Elements Sect, there have only been two such cultivators.

'Without realizing it, I also made history.'

Ji An felt a slight joy in his heart, but quickly suppressed his emotions and continued to maintain the circulation of the technique.

The spiritual energy surged like waves within the immortal veins, rapidly transforming from gaseous to liquid, and finally being refined into crystal-clear, pale golden essences of magical power.

An hour later, two drops of black spiritual liquid condensed in the Water Element Divine Palace, and two drops of cyan spiritual liquid condensed in the Wood Element Divine Palace. The five elements of spiritual liquid were divided into two groups, one group flowing into the Dantian and the other group flowing into the Golden Core in the Tanzhong acupoint.

The essence of magic power was also divided into two parts, with most of it flowing into the Golden Core and a small portion entering the Dantian.

As the cultivation technique was activated, the golden core slowly rotated, like a rotating star.

The essence of magic and the five elements' spiritual liquid adhered to the golden core, quickly seeping into it, with a faint shimmering light flashing across the surface of the golden core.

Half of the magical essence that entered the dantian fell into the Yuanming Fire, while the Five Elements Spiritual Liquid condensed into a ball and also dripped into the Yuanming Fire.

The flames shone even brighter, and the Flame Banner and the Azure Lotus Banner, suspended above the ground, resembled two agile fish, enjoying the revelry.

The essence of magic power, which had not been infused with the primordial fire, floated in the air, gathering more and more, like golden clouds.

The essence of magic power was continuously generated. Another hour passed, and two drops of spiritual liquid condensed in each of the Five Elements Divine Palaces, flowing into the dantian and the golden core respectively.

It goes on and on, in an endless cycle.

Six hours later, Ji An felt his soul becoming increasingly fatigued, so he slowed down the speed of his cultivation technique and gradually ended the session.

The stone tortoise emerged from the void, landed in his palm, and quickly merged into his body.

The next moment, the stone tortoise entered the dantian. Its mouth opened and closed, and the golden clouds formed by the essence of magic power were swallowed into its belly, leaving not a trace.

It comfortably shook its head, landing between the Yuanming Fire and the Azure Lotus Burning Heart Fire, closed its eyes, and remained quiet and still.

The dark, inky Bagua patterns on its carapace shimmered with spiritual light, indicating that it was not resting.

Ji An opened his eyes and stood up. He slowly walked around the Gathering Yuan Tree while pressing his temples with his fingers to relieve the fatigue of his soul through physical means.

Actually, doing this doesn't really help, but it gives people a psychological suggestion, making them feel much more comfortable.

Cultivating in a small world requires no use for soul incense, because the soul-nourishing wood is right beside you, and it is more effective than burning soul incense.

The Gathering Yuan Tree is an earth-element spiritual plant, and the earth element itself has the divine power to soothe the soul and replenish the soul's energy.

This is also why he is able to train for a long time at a high intensity.

Once he felt a little better, Ji An filled the stove with spirit charcoal and lit it, then placed a kettle on top.

The water in the kettle is from a spring in the pond, and it is completely unpolluted.

Ji An brewed a pot of Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea, slowly drank it all, and then lay down under the Soul-Nourishing Wood and fell into a deep sleep.

three days later.

As dusk fell, Zhang Jun rode his spirit shuttle to the edge of the Azure Dragon Tree forest and shouted loudly:
"Senior, Senior Ji!"

At this moment, Ji An was enjoying tea in his cave, pondering the pill formula. Based on the sect's research on medicinal properties and pharmacology, as well as his personal understanding, he already had an idea of ​​how to use third-grade pine nuts to refine pills.

He finished the water in his teacup and left the cave.

The orange-red light pierced through the cover of the Azure Dragon Wood and shone on the gray stone at the entrance of the cave, leaving a scarlet mottled mark.

He stepped forward, the light shining on his face slightly dazzling.

His speed seemed slow, but each step covered several feet. As he walked, he used hand seals to open the magical restrictions.

Before him, a portal appeared amidst shimmering light. Zhang Jun cautiously entered, fearing that there might be another array within it.

If there were any offensive formations inside, his small, Foundation Establishment stage body wouldn't be able to withstand them at all.

Upon seeing Ji An arrive, he hurriedly cupped his hands and said:
"Senior, there are cultivators in the Immortal City who have begun to break through to the Golden Core stage. Two hours ago, a huge vortex of spiritual energy was generated."

The scenes of breaking through to the Golden Core stage and breaking through to the Origin stage are very different, and he would never mistake one for the other.

Ji An shouted in his heart, "A job has come!" He took out a mid-grade spirit stone and handed it over, "The news came just in time, this is the reward."

While Zhang Jun was overjoyed, he hurriedly waved his hand, "Senior, this is too much!"
I was just running errands, and the information wasn't confidential; taking so much is against the rules.

He certainly wanted to take it, but he tried to avoid doing things that yielded more benefits than they required.

Because some seniors like to test people, and if you don't pass the test, you will lose future opportunities.

Ji An was unaware of the other party's thoughts and intentions, only assuming that the other party was kind and honest.

"Take it, don't make me keep stretching my arm out."

This isn't just a reward; there's something I need you to do.

Hearing this, Zhang Jun accepted the spirit stone with both hands, bowing and scraping as he said:
"Please give me your orders, senior. I will do my best to fulfill them within my capabilities."

"It's simple, just ask me about the prices of these medicinal herbs."

As Ji An spoke, he took out a blank jade slip, placed it on his forehead, and entered the names of many spiritual herbs.

These are the medicinal herbs he initially deduced for the pill formula; the next step is to continuously refine them.

If the approach is sound, continue refining the formula; if the approach is flawed, then a new direction must be chosen.

This is a long-term process that requires a huge investment. It is normal to not see results for three to five years. Ordinary alchemists simply do not have the financial resources to afford this trial-and-error process.

But for him, as long as the general direction is correct, creating a completely new formula is not that difficult.

There's no way around it, they're just that rich and powerful, that's how arrogant they are.

He could fulfill his needs with the support of the small world, and there was no need to use the third-tier resources given to him by the sect.

He handed over the jade slip, saying, "I will be heading to the Immortal City in three days. I will be staying at Dingxiang Pavilion. You can come and find me there."

For cultivators attempting to break through to the Golden Core stage, starting from the generation of the spiritual energy vortex, it takes anywhere from five or six days to half a month to refine the Golden Core. Setting off three days later will not delay them at all.

Zhang Jun took the jade slip and said loudly:

"Understood, I will get things done tomorrow and await your arrival, senior."

If you get spirit stones for doing work, you'll feel much more at ease.

"Senior, I shall take my leave."

If he didn't leave now, he would seem incredibly tactless; he couldn't expect a Golden Core cultivator to treat him to a drink.

"Be careful on the road."

Ji An pulled the shuttle further and further away, nodding slightly, "He's quite a clever fellow."

If it's convenient, he'll keep using the other person to do things.

Noon the next day.

As soon as Ji An emerged from the gourd world, he immediately sensed a peculiar fluctuation of magical power.

He stepped out of the cave and discovered a golden sword within the magic array, its light shimmering.

Within the sect, relying on formations, one can travel thousands of miles to deliver messages to cultivators.

It seems that although this cave is remote, it is still within the range of the immortal city's magic array.

He made a hand seal to break the magical barrier, and the golden sword that sent the message left a trail of brilliant light in the air, flying to his feet in the blink of an eye.

He reached out and grabbed the golden sword, extending his divine sense to read the information within. The message came from Master Feiyun.

There's been a breakthrough in the process of refining the Golden Elixir. The client has gathered a batch of medicinal herbs, which have already been delivered to the association.

Because of association regulations, these medicinal herbs must be collected in person by you. Please come and meet me.

"It went very smoothly!"

Ji An chuckled, and white flames appeared at his fingertips, destroying the golden sword. Silver ashes drifted away in the wind.

Dingxiang Pavilion is a property of the Yunhai Business Alliance and also the largest restaurant in the Immortal City. From time to time, it offers meat from beasts at the Golden Core stage.

This is Ji An's second visit; he came a few days ago with Master Qingfeng.

Unfortunately, there's still no Golden Core stage beast meat available today.

He chose a window seat on the second floor and ordered four delicate side dishes and a pot of Qionghua wine.

The spirit wine is a second-tier top-grade spirit wine, made from silver jasmine petals, a local specialty.

The cave dwelling chosen by the cultivator who broke through the realm was located at the top of the immortal city, with a spiritual energy vortex covering an area of ​​about thirty acres, which seemed to have accumulated quite a lot of spiritual energy.

Before long, Zhang Jun appeared at the table, holding a white jade slip and placing it on the table.

"Senior, I have found out what you asked me to do. Please take a look."

Ji An picked up the jade slip and placed it on his forehead. He found that it listed five large pill shops and marked the prices of various pills in great detail, making it easy to understand at a glance.

"Great, we'll go shopping in a bit."

An hour later, Zhang Jun walked out of Qinghua Hall with a happy expression. Today, Ji An exchanged a lot of spiritual herbs with third-tier spiritual fruits, and he could get a commission of five or six hundred spirit stones.

Ji An turned around and said:
"I have to go to the certification association. Goodbye."

I will frequently purchase elixirs from now on. Visit the cave in half a month.

The matter of elixirs needs to be resolved as soon as possible. In the next few years, he will need to spend a lot of resources to exchange for spiritual herbs and create elixir formulas.

Zhang Jun's smile became even brighter:

"As ordered!"

The most reliable business is one that grows slowly and steadily. As his interactions become more frequent, he will be able to access larger business opportunities.

In the past, he was not qualified to handle medicinal herbs that were a thousand years old, and he didn't feel confident even when asking about prices. Now it's completely different.

Certification Association.

The attic was elegantly decorated, with lifelike depictions of various medicinal herbs and elixirs on the walls.

Master Feiyun took a storage bag from the maid, took out the medicinal herbs inside, and said gently:

"Here are materials for four batches of Golden Core forming, as well as one hundred and eighty high-grade spirit stones. Fellow Daoist, please check them."

If there are no problems, we will sign the refining agreement.

Generally, the association would take 20% of the refining fee as commission, but since the other party possessed the Azure Lotus Burning Heart Flame, they only took 10%.

Ji An carefully examined the quality of the elixir and nodded in satisfaction:
"No problem, the quality of the medicinal herbs is very good."

Master Feiyun took out two jade slips. "These are the contents of the agreement. Please take a look."

Ji An picked up the jade slip and placed it on his forehead. The agreement inside was what had been agreed upon beforehand, without any additional clauses.

He left a magical imprint on the agreement and asked:

Is the auction house about to make a big move?

　I made some changes. There's one low-grade, third-tier Jade Tree in the small world, and two mid-grade, third-tier Jade Trees in the Cloud Peak. I missed this detail; I revised it in the previous chapters.
　　The Yunhe Mountain of the Jinling Sect was written as Yunwu Mountain, which has been corrected.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)