Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique - Chapter 321 - 287: The Last Time I Call You This

Zhang Cuihua saw Junior Martial Uncle return to the Cold Pool and looked up at the sun in surprise.

“Junior Martial Uncle must be hungry; I’ll go prepare lunch right now.”

Estimating the sun’s position, she guessed it was still 7:00 AM.

Usually, Junior Martial Uncle would return at noon.

Ji An waved his hand and said gently:

“No rush, prepare the meal at your usual time. Tonight’s dinner and tomorrow’s breakfast—I’d like to have roasted fish.”

The Cold Pool’s water quality was excellent, and the Spirit Fish tasted fresh; he never tired of it.

“Alright, today’s lunch menu already includes roasted fish.”

Zhang Cuihua agreed. Junior Martial Uncle loved fish, whether it’s braised, stewed, steamed, roasted, or pan-fried. She varied the preparations and tried different fruits and vegetables as side dishes.

Over the years, she had experimented with several new recipes.

“Hmm, very good, make it honey-roasted fish. I’ll bring you some honey.”

Ji An nodded slightly. This disciple had completely forsaken cultivation and devoted most of her time to culinary arts—her skills had surpassed those of Liang Hill and Xia Yuhuan sisters.

“Junior Martial Uncle, there’s still honey in the kitchen.”

“No, for these two meals, we’ll use the best honey!”

Ji An shook his head, and after speaking, he walked straight to the warehouse.

Upon entering the warehouse, he cast a spell to open the Secret Vault door and took out a fist-sized light green Jade Jar.

He located Zhang Cuihua and said:

“After you finish the roasted fish tomorrow, return the honey to me.”

Zhang Cuihua’s eyes brightened as she nodded:

“Alright.”

She accepted the Jade Jar with both hands and swiftly exited the kitchen.

The honey used in the kitchen was Tier Two Lower Grade; she usually stashed a little to trade for Spirit Stones with her family.

Junior Martial Uncle said to use better honey, which must be Tier Two Middle Grade Honey.

’Should I stash some too?’

Zhang Cuihua shook her head sharply, dismissing the audacious thought.

Tier Two Lower Grade Honey was mainly for Foundation Establishment cultivators, and its large quantity made stealth easy. Perhaps Junior Martial Uncle was aware and merely turned a blind eye.

If she dared to covet Tier Two Middle Grade Honey, she’d be challenging Junior Martial Uncle’s tolerance.

This tier of spiritual object was not something a Qi Refining cultivator should touch.

Moreover, Junior Martial Uncle specifically mentioned returning the honey tomorrow, possibly as a warning.

Working as a Spirit Chef at Red Flame Peak provided generous benefits and quite a rapport with Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators; she shouldn’t overreach.

Zhang Cuihua took a clean cloth to wipe the table, then carefully placed the Jade Jar down before preparing the ingredients.

Ji An had returned to his grotto mansion by then, bathed, changed his clothes, and burned incense, quietly sitting in meditation.

He didn’t cultivate. Instead, he reflected on scenes from when he first transmigrated.

The initial panic, the excitement of awakening an Immortal Vein, the thrill of riding a Talisman Bird for the first time, the delight at casting his first Magic Technique…

All these events flashed quickly through his mind before he gathered his thoughts, leaving only determination in his heart.

He believed the Chao Origin Stage would mark a new beginning.

Soon, he would embrace the world with a renewed approach.

Lunch comprised honey-roasted fish, fish head soup, pickled bamboo shoots, Honey Osmanthus Cake, and Ji An felled a Clear Spirit Bamboo, extracting Tier Two Middle Grade Mulberry Wine.

In the afternoon, Ji An did nothing but leisurely wandered the forest, relaxing his mind.

He hadn’t informed his master or friends of his impending breakthrough, avoiding their worry and concern.

After dinner, Ji An summoned several disciples and instructed:

“Tomorrow, I will leave for several days, my return date uncertain, but within half a month at most. Attend to your duties.

Songtao and Cuihua, you both visit Luoyan Mountain tomorrow to check for any High-Tier Demon Beast ingredients, and make a list.”

Tie Pillar, you inventory the Spirit Fish in the Cold Pool.

Soon, I will host a banquet at Red Flame Peak; we must present our best, so give it your all.”

The three disciples responded in unison:

“Understood!”

Wei Songtao started pondering what joyous occasion was happening at Red Flame Peak, knowing that based on his understanding of Junior Martial Uncle, routine social gatherings were rare.

The close interactions were mostly among fellow sect brothers.

Ji An waved his hand, saying:

“Go ahead.”

He strolled to the Celestial Essence Pear orchard and began using magic on the Spirit Field.

After casting magic, he didn’t cultivate but returned to his grotto mansion to rest, closing his eyes and calming his spirit.

Settling calmly, motionless, maintaining a singular Divine Sense in his Sea of Consciousness.

Unaware of the time passing, he gradually dozed off, waking to find it was 5:00 AM.

…

After breakfast, Ji An took out the Flying Shuttle and refilled it with Spirit Stones.

Zhang Cuihua presented the Jade Jar, smiling:

“Junior Martial Uncle, here’s your honey back.”

Ji An accepted the Jade Jar with a smile, opened it to have a glance, and lightly nodded:

“From now on, work diligently at Red Flame Peak; I won’t mistreat any honest disciples.”

“Thank you, Junior Martial Uncle,” Zhang Cuihua nodded, her eyes filled with relief, thankful she resisted the temptation.

’From now on, I won’t take anything belonging to Red Flame Peak outside.’

The Flying Shuttle rose slowly, flying low around Red Flame Peak.

Ji An gazed at the land he’d stayed on for over thirty years, feeling deeply moved.

After circling once, he piloted the Flying Shuttle away, and as he neared the Grand Array boundary, he glanced back, thinking:

’Upon my return, you all will experience the nurturing of Chao Origin Stage Techniques. Wait for me.’

…

The flying shuttle passed over the dense forest and hovered in front of the Treasure Pavilion.

Ji An gazed into the distance, seeing a spiritual energy vortex, covering an area of three mu, like a tornado, continuously drawing more spiritual energy into it.

It’s surely a cultivator breaking through; otherwise, such a phenomenon wouldn’t occur.

A moment later, the spiritual energy vortex shrank and slowly merged into the grotto mansion.

An excited long howl resounded, echoing through the mountains and forests.

Jia Yu rushed out of the main hall, laughing:

“Good, good! Another disciple has successfully broken through!”

Three months ago, Muu Songde died, but Li Yuangong successfully broke through. Unexpectedly, today the sect has gained another Chao Origin Stage cultivator.

Ji An slightly raised an eyebrow, controlling the flying shuttle to land, and said with a smile:

“Junior Martial Uncle, who is breaking through in that grotto mansion?”

Judging by the location of the grotto mansion, it is meant for disciples to use when breaking through to the Chao Origin Stage.

“It’s Yue Yunlong from the Beast Taming Hall. At a time when manpower is needed, having one more Chao Origin Stage cultivator can relieve some pressure on the sect.

Speaking of which, he is the seventh disciple to exchange for the Nourishing Yuan Pill, just after you.”

Jia Yu replied with a smile, surprised that Yue Yunlong, who usually had a low presence in the sect, could break through successfully at the age of one hundred and seventy.

Six days ago, when the disciple came to exchange for the Nourishing Yuan Pill, he didn’t actually expect much, so the breakthrough is a pleasant surprise.

The Nourishing Yuan Pill has been exchanged for six pieces, and having three people break through is already a high ratio.

A Chao Origin Stage cultivator, even if not skilled in magical combat, can still handle a Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivator unless encountering a super genius like Li Haoran.

Jia Yu took a look at the disciple and said:

“How do you have time to come today? Judging by the timing, the spiritual objects available for refinement should be running out, right?

Come, I’ll get them for you.”

Ji An smiled without saying a word, following the other into the main hall.

He inadvertently looked up, noticing the writing on the plaque was new, no longer the mottled appearance of before.

“Junior Martial Uncle, why did you decide to renew the plaque?”

Jia Yu paused, then said:

“Out with the old, in with the new, for good fortune.”

After Muu Songde died in his breakthrough, he returned to the Treasure Pavilion and repainted the plaque with gold lacquer.

That evening, Li Yuangong broke through to the Chao Origin Stage, making him feel much better.

He hesitated for a moment and asked:

“How many spiritual objects do you need this time?”

He figured it wouldn’t take much. Based on past breakthrough speed, a year’s worth should be enough.

Ji An took out his jade token, showing a sincere smile:

“This time, I’m not exchanging for spiritual objects, but for a Nourishing Yuan Pill.

Three months ago, my magical power stopped increasing, so I began to fully cultivate my Life Light.

Yesterday, my Life Light reached perfection, and Spiritual Radiance emerged on its own. It’s time to break through to the Chao Origin Stage.

Junior Martial Uncle urged me not to let the Magic Technique Jade Slips gather dust for too long, so I’ve come to find you today.”

He had already adjusted to his best state; everything was ready, only the Nourishing Yuan Pill was missing.

“That’s great, you always manage to surprise me!

However, I suggest you adjust a few more days to ensure your state is at its best.”

Jia Yu’s lips curled up, feeling that since the plaque was renewed, good things kept happening.

There are only two grotto mansions for breaking through to the Chao Origin Stage, both set on Tier Two Upper Grade spirit vein nodes.

But one of the grotto mansions was where Muu Songde attempted his breakthrough, and he planned to seal it for a few more years before using it again.

In a few days, Yue Yunlong would stabilize his realm and come out, and using the grotto mansion where two cultivators have successfully broken through in succession would be even luckier.

“My state is already optimal,” Ji An smiled, “better than ever before, I can’t wait to call you Senior Brother!”

“You brat!”

Jia Yu slightly furrowed his brow, wondering if he should tell the other about Muu Songde, fearing it might affect the other’s mood.

Breaking through requires forging ahead courageously, and now is not the right time to mention it.

“Junior Martial Uncle, is something the matter?”

Seeing the other’s expression, Ji An looked a bit puzzled.

“It’s nothing, I’ll get the pill for you.”

Jia Yu opened the Dharma Prohibition and entered the secret vault, retrieving a jade bottle and a jade slip.

“Inside the jade slip is the secret technique for breaking through and the insights of those who have previously succeeded, personally compiled by the ancestor.

Take a look now, and if there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask me.”

Ji An placed the jade slip on his forehead, probing it with his Divine Sense and carefully reading it twice, saying:

“I understand everything.”

The content inside was very detailed, explaining each step of the breakthrough clearly; following the guidelines was all it took.

“That’s good, I’ll take you to the grotto mansion.”

The two arrived at the grotto mansion, and Jia Yu waved:

“Kid, let’s hope you come out with the cultivation of a Chao Origin Stage.”

“Haha, Junior Martial Uncle, this will be my last time calling you this way.”

Ji An nodded slightly, stepping into the grotto mansion with determined steps.

The giant stone at the entrance of the grotto mansion descended, a Wu Earth radiance flashed and slowly vanished, opening the Dharma Prohibition.

Expectancy flashed in Jia Yu’s eyes, and he murmured softly:

“Kid, let me see how many days you need for the breakthrough.”

He did not linger further and left, controlling his spiritual artifact. He never doubted that the other would be able to break through.

If the other’s understanding of the cultivation technique couldn’t lead to a breakthrough, then almost no one in the sect could break through.