Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique - Chapter 303 - 274: Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer

Jia Yu sighed in his heart, feeling a sense of late years.

As a Chao Origin Stage Cultivator, even his understanding of the Wood Element couldn’t reach this level.

A mere Foundation Establishment Stage junior actually comprehended the cultivation technique to this realm, perhaps even the ancestors who created the cultivation technique didn’t anticipate this!

A glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes; only by constantly producing such cultivators can the sect become stronger.

Because of the accumulation of many predecessors, the Golden Core Cultivators are born. In the future, the sect might possibly become a Nascent Soul Grand Sect!

He slowly descended, his voice gentle, without making a sound.

Ji An, who was operating the Evergreen Wood Skill, sensed a slight vibration. He slowly withdrew his cultivation, and the phenomena during his cultivation disappeared like a beautiful dream, leaving no trace.

At this moment, the morning sun was already overhead, and the golden light coated everything with a layer of solemnity.

“Junior Martial Uncle, you’re here! Please forgive the disciple for the discourtesy.

I thought I shouldn’t waste time, so I used it to cultivate a bit.”

Ji An smiled gently, his tone very respectful.

If it weren’t for the other’s help, it would be impossible for him to receive the ancestor’s extra blessing.

“Being able to seize every moment to improve your cultivation is very good, the sect needs cultivators like you.”

Jia Yu nodded slightly, opened the Dharma Prohibition, pushed open the door, and tilted his head to say:

“Did Senior Brother Lin Qiu Bai ever tell you that the Divine Intent you have now comprehended in cultivation techniques is very useful for opening the Wood Mansion?!”

Ji An was stunned, “No, he didn’t.”

He only knew the general direction of Chao Origin Stage cultivation was to open up the Divine Mansion, refine the Spiritual Mechanism, and nurture the Five Qi. He had never encountered any specific cultivation methods, as such techniques were not seen in the Inheritance Hall.

As he spoke, he took the pendant from his neck and placed it in the Storage Bag, then stepped onto the steps and into the hall.

He glanced around and found that the Rock Ancestor, the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast, was not present.

Sitting down, Ji An asked:

“Junior Martial Uncle, can you talk about how to open the Wood Mansion?”

Jia Yu shook his head with a smile:

“Until your cultivation reaches that stage, touching upon more profound Dharma Gates is only an added burden. When you break through to the Chao Origin Stage, the ancestor will personally explain the path of cultivation to you.

Whatever I might say may not be clear enough, and could instead adversely affect you.”

He himself had not yet opened the Wood Mansion and only grasped the theory, so how could he teach the disciple?

He stretched out his hand, “Hand over the Jade Token; since you’re here so urgently today, I’ll take care of the matter for you.”

There was no need to ask; the disciple surely wanted to arrange the exchange for a Nourishing Yuan Pill.

Ji An chuckled twice and handed over the pale golden token:

“Having it settled sooner will give me peace of mind.

You also know that my master’s lifespan is nearing its end; I only hope that I can break through to the Chao Origin Stage sooner, so she won’t have any regrets.”

“It’s commendable to have such filial piety. The sect in the future needs another branch for Chao Origin Stage heritage.

Originally, you are already in late-stage Foundation Establishment, and you needed to cultivate disciples for the sect. Now, I won’t assign you the task of taking apprentices.

Once you break through to the Chao Origin Stage and the Demon Calamity is over, you will need to select disciples.”

“No problem, the needs of the sect are my mission,” Ji An’s tone shifted, “Why haven’t Senior Brother Liu Yu and Senior Sister Ge Luoying been assigned apprentices?”

Taking apprentices can be beneficial; teaching and learning go hand in hand, and he might also gain new insights.

Besides, it’s not as if a cultivator teaching an apprentice requires constant hand-holding.

Each month, just take out two or three double hours to answer their questions about cultivation, which doesn’t waste much time.

“They excel in Magical Combat, and their requirements are different from yours.

Plus, with the outbreak of the Demon Calamity, the task of taking apprentices will be postponed until after the war.”

Jia Yu placed the Jade Token on the Spirit Disc and operated it for a while, saying:

“The exchange procedure has been successfully completed; you are the sixth disciple to obtain the Nourishing Yuan Pill.

Twenty-four thousand small merits have been deducted, and the sect’s debt of twenty-six thousand small merits needs to be repaid within five years. This, you must remember clearly.”

“Understood, I can assure you, disciple will definitely repay it within five years.”

Ji An put away the Jade Token, feeling uneasy, he said:

“There’s some uncertainty; I wonder if there’s a channel outside the sect to purchase the Nourishing Yuan Pill?”

Should an alchemist’s performance falter slightly, he wouldn’t be able to get the pill, which was something he did not wish to see.

“I understand your concern, but there’s no need to worry. The sect is seeking a solution.”

Jia Yu relayed the ancestor’s instructions.

“Then I’m relieved. There’s another question, has the amount of Mystic Wood Gathering Spirit Pills I can exchange each year increased?”

Ji An asked, as he only had seventy or so pills left, just enough to last over half a year.

If there isn’t sufficient supply of pills, his cultivation speed would inevitably slow down.

The sect suffered casualties in the Canglan Secret Realm and Mingfeng Mountain Immortal City, and he wondered if any late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators practicing Wood Element Techniques had perished.

However, that possibility seemed low, since most of these cultivators were alchemists and such.

“Let me check the disciple information for you,” Jia Yu inserted his Divine Sense into the Spirit Disc and said a moment later:

“An alchemist has voluntarily given up their right to exchange pills annually; I can authorize an additional quota of 24 pills for you.

In another half-year, you can come to exchange for the Mystic Wood Gathering Spirit Pills.”

This means the alchemist figured they had no hope of further advancement, so they gave up cultivation.

“Thank you, Junior Martial Uncle.”

Ji An showed a slight smile; he had an annual quota of 48 pills, Liuu Suyun could help him exchange for 10 pills, and with an additional 24 pills, half a year’s supply is accounted for.

“Exchanging pills without incurring debt, you still owe the sect a lot, young man. If you don’t have significant income, life won’t be easy.”