Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique - Chapter 253 - 237: Sponsorship

Chapter 253: Chapter 237: Sponsorship

Half a month later.

The sky was azure, not a cloud in sight.

On the flying ship, Liu Yu pointed ahead and said:

“That mountain with the golden-red mist is Red Flame Peak. We’ll arrive in two more quarter-hours.”

After receiving the invitation, the master sent him a Communication Golden Sword, suggesting they go together, and they set off from Ningcui Cliff.

Zhong Yuefei gazed into the distance and smiled, saying:

“We’re finally almost there. Why did Junior Brother Ji choose such a remote area?”

She could see they were approaching the sect’s edge.

Liu Yu explained:

“Long ago, Red Flame Peak was located at the westernmost border of the sect. Its only advantage was its rich Spiritual Qi, with a Tier Two Lower Grade Spiritual Vein there.

Later, when the main spiritual vein in the south of the sect advanced, Red Flame Peak became a Tier Two Middle Grade Spiritual Vein, and several Spirit Vein Nodes appeared nearby, which saved it from being at the very edge.”

“It was also luck. There aren’t many Foundation Establishment cultivators in the entire sect who can cultivate in a Tier Two Middle Grade Spiritual Vein.”

Ge Ying laughed, becoming more convinced that Ji An was quite fortunate.

Ge Luoying mused:

“Red Flame Peak erupted violently once. At that time, both the master and I were present.

The master said that the quality of the spiritual vein here could reach Tier Two Upper Grade or even higher, but that node should be inside the volcano.”

As the flying ship drew closer to Red Flame Peak, Zhong Yuefei furrowed her brows slightly:

“Does Junior Brother Ji cultivate the Fire Element Technique? Isn’t he a Spirit Farmer?”

She had already noticed that the golden-red mist was the Metal Element and Fire Element Spiritual Qi spewing from the volcano.

Generally speaking, Spirit Farmers practice Wood Element or Earth Element Cultivation Methods, not Fire Element Techniques.

Liu Yu scratched his head:

“Junior Brother Ji is a very special Spirit Farmer. He practices the Wood Element Technique but chose to cultivate in a place rich in Gold and Fire Spirit Mechanism, yet his cultivation hasn’t been affected at all.”

He could never figure out how this was possible.

Ge Ying shook her head slightly and said:

“Red Flame Peak is a place where the Five Elements Spirit Mechanism converge; it’s just that Fire Element and Metal Element are the most intense.

Ji An often cultivates at the Cold Pool, so actually, his cultivation hasn’t been greatly affected. The intense Fire Element Spiritual Energy even has a hidden benefit of purifying his magical power.”

The flying ship entered the Mountain Protection Array of Red Flame Peak, only to see Spirit Plants on the ground with distinct colors.

Emerald green Jade Leaf Mulberry, Biluo Tree, and Clear Spirit Bamboo; dark green is Azure Dragon Wood.

Countless White Jade Bees, as thick as fingers, busily moved within the Mulberry Field.

Northeast of the Mulberry Field stood the fire-red Red Cloud Pine.

Southwest of the Mulberry Field was the Profound Yang Wood with light red bark.

Northwest of the Profound Yang Wood lay a silver ocean surrounding a golden island.

The Tier Two Spirit Wood shimmered in the sunlight like stars adorning the night sky.

Zhong Yuefei pointed to the green trees in the center and asked:

“What is that Spirit Wood with white leaves emitting strands of golden light?”

“It’s the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree. I gifted the tree seed to Junior Brother Ji.”

Liu Yu smiled, the Spirit Wood had already advanced to Top-Grade level, and he could obtain half a pound of tea leaves annually.

Consistently drinking the Spirit Tea that nourishes the spirit soul has numerous benefits.

The flying ship slowly descended, hovering above the Cold Pool.

Ji An used his magical power to ascend and joined them on the flying ship.

He cupped his hands and said:

“Greetings, Master, and to Senior Brother and two Senior Sisters. Let me show you around.”

A cry sounded, and the Golden Feathered Eagle swooped down, landing on its owner’s shoulder.

“Is this your Beast Taming creature? When did you start raising it?”

Liu Yu’s eyes flashed with envy; the Golden Feathered Eagle was undoubtedly one of the most coveted Beast Taming creatures among sect cultivators, himself included, but the bird’s eggs were hard to find.

Ji An stroked the metallic-feathered Beast Taming creature and said:

“I’ve been raising it for over a year. Senior Martial Uncle He Yuhuan needed a large amount of Jade Leaf Mulberry and Tier Two Spirit Fruits while raising Five-Colored Deer, so I helped out a bit, and she gifted me a Golden Feathered Eagle egg.”

Liu Yu grinned, what amazing luck!

…

After flying around the peak for a week, the ship landed near an underground cavern.

Zhong Yuefei’s shock was still evident in her eyes; after listening to Ji An’s account, she learned that the number of Tier Two Spirit Wood was close to a hundred.

She was mentally calculating the annual output of Spirit Plants and assessing how much small merit could be exchanged if submitted to the sect.

What she found regrettable was that the other party mastered the Planting Technique to perfection.

A Spirit Farmer like him, if he were to cultivate Spirit Herbs and Medicines, would certainly be able to greatly shorten the maturation time of the medicinal materials.

Ji An pointed to the cave not far away and said:

“There is where I keep the Rock Armor Bear, an Earth-grade Bloodline Guardian Beast.”

In a few more years, it should be possible to cultivate Dahuang to the Foundation Establishment level.

Ge Ying nodded slightly, smiling warmly:

“Unknowingly, you now have multiple Beast Taming creatures; it would be a great strength in battle.”

Both the Golden Feathered Eagle and Rock Armor Bear are Beast Taming creatures with significant combat power.

If cultivated for cooperative combat, you could defeat peers using Beast Taming alone.

“I only wish not to encounter battles.”

If he encountered battles, it would mean the Demon Calamity had reached a crisis point.

He pointed again to the entrance of the underground cavern:

“Inside, four Tier Two Earth Spirit Fruit Trees are planted, along with a mysterious Spirit Wood; allow me to keep a little suspense, follow me.”

The group followed the passage to the bottom layer and saw the Earth Spirit Fruit Trees, as crystal clear as jade.

Ji An gestured the Thick Earth Returning Origin Spell, and yellow Spirit Light scattered down, making the Spirit Trees glisten even more brilliantly.

Feeling the diffused Magic Intent, Ge Ying smiled.

This disciple possesses a unique understanding of the Planting Technique and can always practice it to perfection.

Liu Yu pointed to the narrow passage behind the Spirit Trees:

“Is that where the mysterious Spirit Wood grows?”

“Indeed, the Spirit-Seeking Rat discovered the Spirit Vein Node.

The mystery is about to be revealed; follow me!”

Ji An strode forward and entered the passage.

…

The small tree was two and a half feet tall, as thick as a thumb.

Completely black, its spatula-shaped leaves glinted slightly with purple.

Zhong Yuefei observed for a moment, then suddenly exclaimed:

“Soul Nourishing Wood?!”

She was so excited that she couldn’t control herself; the Jade Dew Golden Bud produced by the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree was a wonderful product for nourishing the spirit soul, and Soul Nourishing Wood was several times more effective than the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree.

Liu Yu’s eyes lit up, and he grinned, saying:

“Well, Junior Brother, you’ve kept quite a secret, hiding such a Treasure Plant!”

If the Soul Nourishing Wood is cultivated to Tier Two, its branches can be made into a Spiritual Artifact that nourishes the spirit soul.

Ge Luoying had her mouth half open; her grand-aunt had told her recently that Junior Brother Ji was quite fortunate but didn’t disclose further details.

Now it seemed such luck was truly well-deserved.

Ge Ying was also seeing the disciple’s Treasure Plant for the first time, and her lips couldn’t help curling upwards.

…

In the Grotto Mansion, Ji An took out two Purple Fire Spirit Gourds and said:

“Senior Brother Liu, Senior Sister Ge, consider these two Spiritual Artifacts as loans; return them after you explore the Canglan Secret Realm.”

Ge Luoying shook her head slightly, standing up and saying:

“I appreciate Junior Brother’s kindness, but sword cultivators need nothing other than the sword.”

Sword cultivators strive for purity and concentration to reach the pinnacle.

She never regretted choosing to become a sword cultivator.

She paused and spoke softly:

“Junior Brother Ji, I hope you’ll excuse my early departure.”

She spoke then briskly walked out.

Ji An scratched his head, sword cultivators emphasize taking the straight path over the curved one, so direct.

“Sister, I’m sorry, it wasn’t intended to offend.”

Ge Luoying turned back and smiled, nodding slightly before leaving.

“If Senior Sister doesn’t need it, I do.”

Liu Yu picked up a Purple Fire Spirit Gourd, reluctant to part with it.

This type of storage Spiritual Artifact doesn’t consume additional magical power, very handy.

“Since Senior Sister doesn’t want it, I’ll lend both to Senior Brother.”

Ji An spoke as he continued to take things out of his Storage Bag:

“I’ll sponsor Senior Brother with some supplies, please don’t decline.

A Bursting Talisman Disc, two hundred Top-Grade Bursting Talismans, ten Top-Grade Rejuvenation Talismans, ten Top-Grade Pan Mountain Talismans, and five Talisman Soldiers at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment level.

All I ask is that Senior Brother pay attention to finding rare Spirit Seeds when entering Canglan Secret Realm.”

Liu Yu’s eyes were fixed on the table filled with talismans, grinning.

With so many items, he wouldn’t be afraid to encounter three or four Late-stage Foundation Establishment Demon Beasts simultaneously.

“These items are very useful to me, so I won’t stand on ceremony, consider them as loans from you, Junior Brother.”