Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Jia Yu warned, understanding the situation on Red Flame Peak. Although there were many Tier Two Spirit Plants, the Spirit Fruit Trees might not bear fruit until after three years or even five years, making it uncertain for debt repayment.

“I have my plans for repaying the sect’s debts.”

Tier Two Lower Grade Pine Nuts and Profound Leaf Sword Bamboo Leaves are produced annually, and the Tier Two Middle-grade Spiritual Peach Trees have good prospects of bearing fruit within five years. If all else fails, Top-grade Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea can also be submitted.

Over the years, having established a network of contacts and exhausted all borrowing avenues, I can surely gather enough Small Merit to repay the debt.

Furthermore, in five years, who knows how many Tier Two Spirit Woods might be cultivated; the resources of Red Flame Peak will only become richer.

The two chatted for a while, then Ji An stood up to bid farewell and left.

…

The next day, Ji An piloted the Flying Shuttle to Jade Dragon Peak.

This mountain was densely planted with Azure Dragon Wood, being the main production site of the sect’s Azure Dragon Wood and also the Dao Field of Senior Sister Zhong Yuefei.

Inside the Grotto Mansion, Zhong Yuefei smiled faintly at the corners of her mouth:

“It’s surprising that Junior Brother isn’t in ascetic cultivation at Red Flame Peak.”

This Junior Brother’s ’unwavering’ trait was well known to those close to him.

“It’s been a while since I visited Senior Sister, and recently Celestial Essence Pears have matured. I brought some for you to taste.”

Ji An presented a gift box containing four Tier One Top Grade Celestial Essence Pears, which were quite beneficial for cultivators practicing Wood Element Techniques.

“One should not accept benefits without contributing,” Zhong Yuefei chuckled softly, covering her mouth, “Go ahead, Junior Brother, speak your mind.”

An Ascetic Cultivator showing kindness out of nowhere surely has something to request.

“Hehehe,” Ji An chuckled twice, undeterred by the embarrassment of having his intentions seen through, he candidly expressed his purpose:

“Senior Sister, I wonder if I could purchase some Mystic Wood Gathering Spirit Pills from you annually?”

In the sect, the Alchemists at Ningcui Cliff are responsible for refining this pill.

Currently, due to her mentor’s dwindling lifespan, the production of pills has significantly reduced, forcing him to seek help from this Senior Sister.

“Of course, I’d like to know what Spiritual Objects Junior Brother plans to offer in exchange?”

Zhong Yuefei readily agreed, as her experience in Alchemy continued to improve, and her Pill Formation Success Rate for Mystic Wood Gathering Spirit Pills was nearing 80%.

After completing sect tasks, and aside from her personal consumption, she had accumulated quite a bit of pill stock.

Most Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the sect practicing Wood Element Techniques are Alchemists; these pills could either be submitted to the Treasure Pavilion in exchange for Small Merit, or traded through channels for Spiritual Medicine.

As an Alchemist, naturally, they favor hoarding high-tier Spiritual Medicine.

Now her Junior Brother seeks assistance, this is a favor she could provide, especially for a Junior Brother with promising prospects.

“Currently, the various outputs from Red Flame Peak, Senior Sister can use various Spirit Fruits.

Tier Two Lower Grade Green Vine Fruit, Earth Spirit Fruit, and Celestial Essence Pears can all be offered in exchange, the Dragon Blood Tree has also reached Tier Two Lower Grade; in the future, Senior Sister can have such Spirit Fruits too, and if the Tier Two Middle-grade Spiritual Peach blooms and bears fruit, it can be traded as well.”

Ji An painted a picture, having potential but no tangible assets at hand.

Zhong Yuefei immediately saw through the vagueness, chuckled lightly:

“So, Junior Brother is trying to get something for nothing?”

Ji An forced a smile, and explained:

“How could it be considered getting something for nothing, don’t all those Tier Two Spirit Woods on Red Flame Peak exist?”

He paused, speaking solemnly:

“To be honest, Senior Sister, I met my teacher yesterday, and under my persuasion, she took the Lifespan Extension Pill, with the reason being the hope she could live to see me breakthrough to the Chao Origin Stage.”

Saying this, he released the Spiritual Pressure of an Eighth-Layer Foundation Establishment, then quickly retracted it.

Zhong Yuefei’s eyes shone with the light of seeing a rare treasure, she exclaimed softly:

“If I remember correctly, it’s only been three years since Junior Brother reached Seventh-Layer Foundation Establishment, right?”

Breaking through a Small Realm within the Late-stage Foundation Establishment in three years; even a cultivator with Earth-grade Talent could not accomplish that!

Breaking through realms isn’t merely about accumulating magical power; cultivators inevitably encounter bottlenecks, which truly consume time. Many have spent decades struggling to break through the Late-stage Foundation Establishment!

This Junior Brother not only accumulated magical power quickly, but surprisingly didn’t encounter any bottlenecks while advancing, leaving her deeply shocked.

She took eight years to break through the Late-stage Foundation Establishment and had been at the Seventh-Layer Foundation Establishment for twelve years, currently still honing magical power to break through bottlenecks.

“Yes, exactly three years, Junior Martial Uncle Jia Yu from the Treasure Pavilion said, with my understanding of Divine Intent, breaking through to the Chao Origin Stage would come naturally.

I currently acquire 80 Mystic Wood Gathering Spirit Pills annually from other channels, and have a yearly shortfall of about forty pills; I seek your assistance, Senior Sister.”

“Since Junior Brother’s cultivation relates to our teacher’s expectations, I’m willing to assist; in the future, repay with Tier Two Middle-grade Spiritual Peach.”

Zhong Yuefei understood well, once he breaks through to the Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment, the Mystic Wood Gathering Spirit Pill won’t be needed; this is essentially a favor from a future Chao Origin Stage Cultivator.

Though they are sect siblings, prior interactions were not numerous; it’s a good opportunity to strengthen ties.

She stood, “Please wait a moment, Junior Brother, I’ll fetch the pills.”

Shortly after, Zhong Yuefei came out holding a tray and said:

“These are the Mystic Wood Gathering Spirit Pills I’ve accumulated over the years, totaling sixty-four pills; please check them, Junior Brother.

The annual shortfall of forty pills is on me, Junior Brother just needs to focus on cultivation and improving your cultivation.

If Junior Brother achieves a breakthrough, not only our teacher, but all fellow sect siblings would be thrilled.”

The other’s breakthrough to the Eighth-Layer Foundation Establishment makes him the cultivator with the highest cultivation among them.

Initially, she thought Liu Yu was the most likely among them to break through to the Chao Origin Stage, but unexpectedly, there was another who was deeper hidden.

Ji An examined the pills, bowed slightly:

“I will remember Senior Sister’s support, about the value of the pills, shall we calculate it according to Small Merit?

Forty Small Merit per pill.

Spiritual Peach will also be offset against the Small Merit gained from sect submission, I will prioritize reserving the portion needed by Senior Sister in the future.”

Using the sect’s standardized prices is acceptable to everyone.

“Of course, when calculated this way, it’s most fair.”

Zhong Yuefei nodded in satisfaction, though it looked like a loss in the short run, but in the long run, she has gained greatly.

Junior Brother’s demand for Mystic Wood Gathering Spirit Pills is likely limited to the next three to five years, but the Spiritual Peach can be taken for many years.

After the transaction, the two began discussing cultivation.

Both practiced the Evergreen Wood Skill, giving them much common ground to talk about,

Unconsciously, more than a double hour passed, and they both gained valuable insights from their mutual exchange.

…

Ji An returned to Red Flame Peak, beginning his days of remaining indoors.

With all issues resolved, he only needed to concentrate on cultivation.

He practiced for three and a half double hours in the morning and evening, and after cultivation, spent half a double hour practicing the secret technique to cultivate Life Light.

The rest of the time, he tended to the Spirit Field, refined pills, or practiced Body Refining Technique; he only slept for two double hours each day.

Practicing the Body Refining Technique necessitates various external objects for acceleration, which he didn’t use, purely nourishing the body with magical power, utilizing the technique mostly as a Health Cultivation Skill.

Spring passed, and autumn came, for three full years.

One day, Wei Songtao was overseeing disciples cutting Profound Yang Wood when suddenly a long, joyous roar pierced through the forest.

Immediately, a powerful and shattering hawk’s cry reverberated widely, a small black spot swooped down rapidly towards the direction of the Cold Pool.

“Taozi, what’s going on?”

A gray-haired Spirit Farmer packed away the Magical Artifact used for logging, sat heavily on the ground panting, manipulating Magical Artifacts consumed too much magical power.

“How would I know? Everyone, rest for a quarter hour to recuperate, then we’ll continue working.”

Wei Songtao, Wei Songnian’s half-brother, was twenty years old this year, with just Lower Grade talent, was taken under the sect’s tutelage in recent years through his brother’s arrangements.

It was for a reason: Red Flame Peak needed a manager capable of long-term service.

…

After the long roar, Ji An restrained his excited emotion and swung his fists vigorously.

“Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment, just two steps away from breaking through to the Chao Origin Stage!”

After all, he was a cultivator who practiced body refining; his fists emitted light sounds.

With ample pill supply, a profound understanding of Divine Intent, and the Life Light continuously enhancing, further increasing the efficiency of refining Spiritual Energy, his breakthrough to the Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment was smooth and actualized.

Post-breakthrough, the Immortal Vein further expanded, talent enhanced again.

To elevate magical power to a Great Foundation Establishment Perfect Realm, will not take too long.