Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique - Chapter 332 - 295: Luxurious宴 (Part 2)
Not to mention, there are still six to seven thousand catties of Lower Grade Pine Nut Wine available in the warehouse of Red Flame Peak.
Tier Two Spirit Fruits cannot be guaranteed, but the quantity of Tier One Top Grade Spirit Fruits is sufficient.
“Haha, I’m happy to hear that, fellow Daoist.”
Leaving Diligence Hall, Ji An turned to the second floor of Inheritance Hall to inform Moo Feiyu about the celebration time.
“Great, I’ll definitely be there!”
Moo Feiyu’s smile was radiant, as he had recently gathered information from Jia Yu about cultivators breaking through to the Chao Origin Stage.
Upon learning that Red Flame Peak had nurtured Tier Two Middle Grade Red Cloud Pine and Cloud-Top Jade, he was overjoyed; both tea and wine are his favorites.
From now on, there would be a new channel to purchase his favorites.
As for “skipping work,” it doesn’t matter.
Watching over the second floor of Inheritance Hall was the easiest task; unless a disciple broke through to the Chao Origin Stage, it was normal for no one to be there for a year.
There were only a few dozen Chao Origin Stage cultivators in the sect, and the stored spells here were not many. Experiences in cultivation had long been copied once and taken away, so there was no need to come.
After being chatted with for half an hour, Ji An stood up and said:
“Senior Brother, look forward to your esteemed presence.
The hour is late, I’ll take my leave.”
…
Comprehending cultivation methods, developing liver vein patterns, attending banquets, Ji An’s life was busy and fulfilling.
In the blink of an eye, it was the time for the celebration at Red Flame Peak.
Wei Songtao hired ten young and beautiful female disciples as attendants, and also hired five Spirit Farmers for miscellaneous tasks.
Wei Songnian assisted from the side, and the two brothers managed everything in an orderly fashion.
Liang Hill, Xia Yuhuan, and Xia Yu Lian all came to help in the kitchen, while Liu Yu and other junior brothers came to greet and entertain guests, which was not considered a tough job, as it allowed them to expand their network.
Initially, Ji An arranged for his master and the Chao Origin Stage cultivators to sit together, but they declined, saying “it would feel uncomfortable and affect their appetite.”
It made sense, as the topics of Chao Origin Stage cultivators were not at the same level as Foundation Establishment disciples, so he didn’t insist.
The attendants wore light green silk skirts, walking gracefully like blossoming flowers, or butterflies in flight.
Before the banquet began, the fragrance of Cloud Peak Silver Needle Tea filled the air, and plates of Spirit Fruit, Tier Two Intermediate Pine Nuts, and dried mulberries were brought up.
Spiritual Peach, Celestial Essence Pear, Spiritual Apricot, each Chao Origin Stage cultivator could enjoy one Tier Two Middle Grade Spirit Fruit and two Tier Two Lower Grade Spirit Fruits.
The plump, bright Spiritual Peach lit up Jia Yu’s eyes, and he took a big bite of the fruit, the fragrant juice of the Spirit Fruit spreading between his lips and teeth.
The residue of the Spirit Fruit was minimal, the flesh and juice cascading into his stomach, immediately warming him as threads of Fire Spirit Power flowed from his gastric region along his Immortal Veins to his heart.
A faint golden flame pattern encircled the surface of his heart, flickering lightly at that moment.
After finishing the Spiritual Peach, he lightly patted his belly and said to Zhuu Xiangrong beside him:
“Ji the kid is up to no good, the fullness of a Middle Grade Spirit Fruit is too much, I fear I won’t be able to enjoy much of the delicacies later!”
Zhuu Xiangrong laughed, “Yes, Junior Brother makes a good point, these Spirit Fruits should serve as gifts after the banquet.”
“Indeed!”
“However, can the gift you offer compare to the value of the food at today’s banquet? We can’t let the new junior brother be shortchanged, can we?”
On the other side, Han Yan took small bites of her Spiritual Peach, chewing with her sleeve covering her mouth, then whispered:
“What a waste, it would be better to refine the Middle Grade Spirit Fruit into pills!”
As the only Chao Origin Stage Alchemist in the sect, she preferred to refine all Spirit Fruits that could become medicine into pills.
Chao Origin Stage cultivators on average received far fewer elixirs each year compared to Foundation Establishment disciples, making each High-tier Spirit Fruit quite precious.
Jia Yu wiped his mouth and interjected:
“Heh heh, I think Junior Sister should be more worried about the planting of Spirit Herbs.
Red Flame Peak has planted a lot of Spirit Fruit Trees, and now that Junior Brother Ji has practiced Chao Origin Stage Planting Techniques, in the future, the quantity of Tier Two Middle Grade Spirit Woods will likely increase, while the production of Spirit Medicine will probably not keep up.”
During alchemy, even when Spirit Fruit is the main herbal material, supplementary Spirit Medicine is necessary.
The higher the tier of the elixir, the more kinds and ages of Spirit Medicine are required. Although it’s not absolute, this holds true for most elixirs.
Zhang Zizhao chimed in with a smile:
“The gap won’t be too large, as Junior Brother Ji is about to take over Ningcui Cliff, and with Chao Origin Stage Spirit Farmers stepping in, the speed at which Spirit Medicine ages will undoubtedly elevate several levels.”
Han Yan’s eyes lit up a bit, but she quickly frowned again, saying:
“I’m not sure how effective a Chao Origin Stage Technique will really be, even if it’s extremely powerful. Raising the technique level to rapidly accumulate the age of medicinal herbs will still take time.
At the very least, it will require a decade or more of accumulation, right?”
Everyone else nodded slightly at her words, knowing that technique levels consist of Entry, Mastery, Minor Achievement, Great Success, and Perfection. A qualitative leap in technique effect truly requires reaching the Perfection level.
Time is the fairest; everyone only has twelve double hours a day.
Chao Origin Stage cultivators need to open up their Divine Mansion, nourishing the core of the Divine Mansion by Qi Eating, cultivating the Cultivation Method to enhance cultivation, and by the end of a busy day, how much time is left?
To cultivate numerous planting techniques to the Perfection level, even ten years may be an understatement.
Moreover, sometimes dedicated effort does not guarantee results; there are times when techniques are practiced for a long time without new insights, which can be truly discouraging.
Jia Yu’s gaze was somber, realizing his previous optimism might have been too premature.
Even if he holds Junior Brother Ji in high regard, the basic rules of things must be followed.
At another table, Li Yuangong and Yue Yunlong exchanged glances, teeth bared, eyes filled with astonishment.
To have Tier Two Middle Grade Spirit Fruit and Pine Nuts even before the banquet started, things they couldn’t provide at their own celebrations.
Yue Yunlong thought to himself, such opulence is extravagant, far beyond what a newly made Chao Origin Stage cultivator could achieve.
The Nourishing Yuan Pill requires the consumption of fifty thousand units, and for disciples maintaining cultivation, it is a heavy burden.
He didn’t know about others, but in order to trade for pills, besides his own beasts, he had sold off all his possessions.
Li Yuangong scratched his head, still recalling having only a few Tier Two Lower Grade Red Cloud Pines in his last impression of Red Flame Peak.
After a while, Wei Songtao came over and transmitted a message:
“Master, all the invited guests have arrived, and some uninvited guests have come to present gifts but were unwilling to stay for the banquet.
I’ve written down the names and gift lists of these people.”
Ji An nodded slightly, “Serve the dishes, let the banquet begin.”
He stood up, gathering Magic Power in his throat, and his gentle voice spread to every corner:
“I give thanks to Senior Brothers, Senior Sisters, and fellow Daoists for gracing us with your presence…”
After saying a few polite words, he announced the beginning of the banquet.
Each Chao Origin Stage cultivator was allocated a small pitcher of Tier Two Middle Grade Pine Nut Wine and two barrels of Lower Grade Spirit Wine, the main course being Demon Beast Meat at the late-stage Foundation Establishment, while the pickled Tier Two Spiritual Bamboo Shoots stimulated the appetite.
When freshly grilled Red Grouper Fish was served, Jia Yu frowned slightly and jokingly said:
“Junior Brother Ji, could it be that due to too many attendees, there isn’t enough Spirit Fish from the Cold Pool? Isn’t that stingy?”
The grilled fish was only half, and of a small size.
“Indeed, that’s stingy!”
Everyone erupted in good-natured laughter, knowing full well that the specifications of the celebration were much higher compared to others attended in recent days.
Ji An cupped his hands and explained:
“Dear Senior Brothers and Sisters, please pardon. Red Flame Peak has only recently begun cultivating Tier Two Middle Grade Jade Leaf Mulberry, so the stock of Middle Grade Honey is scarce.
To ensure everyone can taste this honey-grilled fish, we had no other choice.”
Jia Yu’s eyebrows raised high, chuckling as he said:
“Grilled fish with Tier Two Middle Grade Honey? Ah, never mind, I take back what I said.
Everyone, let’s dig in!”
The Tier Two Middle Grade Honey produced by the Sect’s Medicinal Garden is used for refining various pills, how could it possibly be used for grilling fish.
“What a waste!”
Han Yan lamented bitterly; Tier Two Middle Grade Honey, besides being used to refine Medicine Pills that enhance cultivation, can also be made into Beauty Pills.
Among female cultivators, Beauty Pills can be used as hard currency.
She chewed a piece of grilled fish hatefully, but the expression of deep grievance on her face immediately eased.
’It tastes so good, the flavor is completely different from other honey-grilled fish!’
