Cultivation begins with harvest.

Before that, Chen Guang first sorted out all the seeds of various spiritual tools.

Among this huge pile of things were twenty catties of smoked demon beast meat. Twenty catties a month was a perk of the building allocation. Before Chen Guang broke through, he also received ten catties a month.

As for the spiritual plants and vegetables, you either have to buy them at the market or set aside some land to grow them yourself, which is not within the scope of Xingfengtang's welfare benefits.

"This is the most important thing."

Chen Guang put the two special brocade bags containing seeds together.

One pack exuded a slight warmth, while the other felt heavy.

Jade Heart Grass is a type of grass that must be planted in one of the two acres of spiritual fields bestowed by the sect. Although the acre is large and there are 120 seeds of Jade Heart Grass, it is extremely delicate and easily damaged. The sect requires that after it matures, thirty mature plants without a single withered leaf be submitted. The difficulty of its cultivation can be seen from these requirements.

Red peonies, on the other hand, require a fixed 70% share of the harvest, making them less difficult to harvest.

Chen Guang first took out a seed of Jade Heart Grass, which was bluish-white and resembled a Go stone seed, only smaller. He slightly circulated his magic power through the seed, and a light screen appeared.

Spiritual Plant: Jade Heart Grass

Grade: Tier 1 Common

Attributes: Water/Flowering Plants/Annual/Herbaceous

Description: An extremely delicate and easily damaged spiritual plant, it is the main ingredient of the most common elixir for increasing magical power, the [Qi Nourishing Pill]. It requires a growing environment that is neither too cold nor too hot, neither too humid nor too dry. It grows one leaf every month, with seven leaves being the best. However, wind and excessive sun exposure will cause varying degrees of leaf damage, preventing it from reaching its optimal state. Excessive humidity, cold, or heat will cause the leaves to wither. Each Jade Heart Grass has a high demand for spiritual energy during its growth and needs to be kept at a relatively large distance from each other. It is best to plant no more than eighty plants per acre. Using [Jade Soil] during cultivation can increase the quality of mature plants. Assisting with windproof and cloud-like formations will also help the Jade Heart Grass grow.

Unlock the next level of cultivation content: 0/50 (Number of mature Jade Heart Grass)

"This Jade Heart Grass is really troublesome," Chen Guang frowned upon seeing the specific information. The Scripture Pavilion also had similar information, but it lacked the latter part about increasing the quality of mature plants. He could clearly feel that before unlocking the next stage of cultivation, his unique ability was not enough to bring about a dramatic change in him.

But this is also good. A gradual rise is traceable, and to outsiders, it appears as rapid growth, so they won't be too suspicious.

"It seems I need to devise a proper farming plan. Farming well and getting some light orbs as rewards are more important to me than anything else. My cultivation plan also needs to be coordinated with it." Chen Guang understood.

First, there is the specific arrangement of the five mu of spiritual land.

Red peony requires heat, while Jade Heart Grass is relatively neutral. Linquan Pumpkin requires a large amount of water. Therefore, in the five acres of spirit fields, Jade Heart Grass is placed on the farthest side, separated by an acre of spirit rice. Then red peony is planted, followed by spirit rice, and finally swallowtail grass and Linquan pumpkin. There are still some seeds of spirit plant vegetables and chili peppers in hand, but there is not much room for them, so they can only be put aside.

The advantage of this is that, apart from Jade Heart Grass, other spiritual plants require a considerable amount of irrigation water, and placing them together makes it more convenient.

The Blood Polygonum multiflorum is located in the third spiritual field, which will be easy to manage for planting spiritual rice in the future.

"Next is to activate the spiritual soil. Only by loosening the soil can we sow seeds. So the first thing we need to focus on cultivating and using frequently is the Earth Qi Technique, which can loosen the soil and guide the right seeds to the right place. Then comes the Wind-Calming and Qi-Stabilizing Spell, the Warm Light Technique, and the Cloud-Drawing Technique. Other spells can be put on hold for now."

"However, today, we should first practice the Blood Refining Scripture. After all, it is a body-refining technique. Even if it does not focus on strength and physical body, it is still effective. Planting spirit fields is still a physical task."

Chen Guang acted immediately, first preserving the seeds. After all, he was a cultivator and had the sect's spiritual cabinet, which could preserve the seeds very well. Even some vegetables and monster meat were preserved in a very good state, not much different from the refrigerator in his previous life.

The same goes for the spirit candlestick; a single candle can burn for a month and shine as brightly as day.

There is no doubt that cultivators enjoy this aspect of life.

After tidying up the spiritual tools and clearing an open space in the courtyard, he began to cultivate the "Blood Scripture".

The breathing techniques of body-refining exercises differ from those of qi-refining exercises. Instead, body-refining exercises involve adjusting one's breathing while performing a set of boxing techniques at a certain pace. These techniques are neither powerful nor fast-paced, but rather a set of slow and deliberate movements, similar to health-preserving exercises.

It requires a high degree of coordination in breathing.

The first volume of the "Pan Xue Jing" contains fifteen sets of movements, and Chen Guang is currently practicing the first set.

First, assume a horse stance, then raise both hands and slowly push forward while gradually standing up and stretching your body. Then, bring your right hand back from your chest and raise your left hand as if lifting something from below, while slowly assuming a one-legged stance.

The movements themselves are not difficult, but they become difficult because they are slowed down. You also need to control a fixed breathing rhythm. There are requirements for which movements require long swallows and slow exhalations, and which movements require three swallows and one exhalation. All of these need to be coordinated.

Chen Guang messed up on his first try. He felt dizzy before he even finished the routine. It sounds simple, but the first set of movements consists of seventeen large postures that change with each other. However, there are as many as one hundred and twenty-one different breathing variations, and they are repeated back and forth. Some of the seventeen movements are used only once, while others are used several times. The breathing rhythm is different at different times.

Sometimes, magical power is also added to circulate within the meridians.

After only five moves, Chen Guang was already starting to get confused.

After a short rest and confirming his movements again, Chen Guang started again. He did not make any mistakes until the fifth posture. Finally, he felt a trace of magic power naturally flowing with his breath, from his nasopharynx to his lungs, and then spreading throughout his body. His blood seemed to become hotter and faster. This change excited Chen Guang.

But this moment of distraction disrupted the rhythm of the rest of the game.

Chen Guang didn't care. The Blood Scripture was still very difficult to cultivate. There were fifteen sets of movements in total. The first set had seventeen postures and one hundred and twenty-one breathing rhythms. The coordination and changes between them were as numerous as the stars. Chen Guang didn't have the confidence to master it in one go. He would take it slowly.

Once you succeed the first time, you can do it again.

As the sun began to set, Chen Guang finally completed one-fifth of the first set of movements. He felt a warm current flowing through his entire body, and his blood flow and temperature were noticeably improved.

When he stopped doing these movements, Chen Guang felt an intense hunger.

The Blood Refining Manual is no longer a physical training method that targets strength and the body, but it is still a physical training method, and its consumption of physical strength and blood is still astonishing.

I only practiced for an hour before I got hungry again.

Hunger is easy to satisfy, but the depletion of vital energy is not. Frequent exercise when vital energy is insufficient can damage one's foundation and even have the opposite effect, and in severe cases, it can even lead to death.

The manual does record some other things, such as that without replenishing qi and blood, one should only practice once every three days. Although this will slow down the progress, it is better than losing one's life.

"I'll eat the blood-shouwu tonight, and then practice it again. Tomorrow we'll start preparing for sowing, so I might not have as much time and energy to practice the Blood Scripture. Let's strike while the iron is hot and do it a few more times to solidify our muscle memory."

Chen Guang acted immediately.

The Blood Circulation Manual is the kind of exercise that becomes more effective the more you practice it; just take it slow.

Upon arriving at the kitchen, I cleaned the Polygonum multiflorum, cut half of it into pieces, and mixed the bright red juice flowing from the middle with the rice to make porridge. I sprinkled some sugar on it and ate it in large mouthfuls.

The taste was so-so, with a slightly astringent, bark-like flavor, but after one bite, I immediately felt a warm sensation in my stomach, and my strength quickly returned.