Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 41: Chapter 39: The Three-Year Promise

“In just a short while, it’s equivalent to two days’ worth of progress without taking pills, or even more.”

Ji An was extremely excited. If he had enough Crystal Stones, he could cultivate around the clock like Senior Brother Liu Yu.

Just thinking about it made his breath quicken.

One day is equivalent to a month for others. Using Crystal Stones to exchange for time is a worthwhile deal.

Wei Songnian was slightly shocked. No, Junior Brother was only at Qi Refining Fourth Level; logically speaking, the effect of refining Spiritual Power should be better.

Could it be, Junior Brother’s talent is extremely poor, just Low-Grade Talent?

No, disciples with Low-Grade Talent wouldn’t be accepted by the Sect. There’s only one possibility; Junior Brother’s talent barely reaches Middle Grade.

“Yes, yes,” Wei Songnian coughed twice and laughed:

“As your cultivation improves, the effect of the Spirit Capturing Array will slowly diminish, but it’s still more than enough for Qi Refining Disciples.”

He put the Array Disc away, took out a Jade Slip from his Storage Bag, and handed it over:

“Junior Brother, please keep the Array Disc well.

The Jade Slip contains the Spell for controlling the Magic Array, it’s just an application of Spiritual Power, extremely simple, you’ll understand at a glance.”

Ji An took the items, held the Jade Slip against his forehead.

A moment later, he took the Jade Slip down and smiled:

“Indeed, very simple. Thank you, Senior Brother, now let’s settle the accounts.”

He placed the parcel on the table, untied it, poured out the Spirit Stones, and pushed the Talisman Paper and Talisman Ink towards the other party.

Wei Songnian rubbed his hands; he loved the feeling of sorting resources, which was just as wonderful as when he sold goods.

Soon, he had counted everything and said with a smile:

“256 pieces of Tier One Lower Grade Talisman Paper, 112 pieces of Middle Grade Talisman Paper, 10 bottles of Lower Grade Talisman Ink, well…”

He quickly calculated and reported a number:

“Total value 1566 Spirit Crystals, Junior Brother’s harvest would make those Elder Spirit Farmers envious.”

“Envious of what, envious that I don’t store Crystal Stones in my hands?”

Ji An laughed, pushed the Spirit Stones towards the other, and said:

“In total, there are 17 Spirit Stones and 85 Spirit Crystals; Senior Brother, check them.

The usual rules, take 10 bottles of Talisman Ink’s raw materials, 24 Jade Pills.”

“Hmm, wait a minute, that’s not right! Just a moment.”

He took out five Spirit Stones, somewhat embarrassed, and said:

“If I don’t have Spirit Stones, then buying the Spirit Capturing Array was for nothing. These five Spirit Stones can’t be given to Senior Brother.”

Buying the Magic Array only for decoration for three months is too wasteful! At least there should be enjoyment for ten double hours.

“What Junior Brother says is very reasonable.”

Wei Songnian showed no displeasure at all. The Spirit Stones his counterpart earned here were all spent here, a top-tier customer indeed, maintain this relationship well.

“Junior Brother, after deducting the Crystal Stones for purchasing materials, you still have 1901 Spirit Crystals.”

“19 Spirit Stones all belong to Senior Brother, counting the 3 Spirit Stones deposit, I still owe Senior Brother 23 Spirit Stones.

I plan to gradually repay Senior Brother over half a year, and the surplus Spirit Crystal isn’t needed.”

Ji An uncharacteristically showed generosity and waved his hand with some bravado.

He sighed about how his credibility kept improving in the eyes of the other; he could even owe more than 20 Spirit Stones.

Hmm, must strive further.

“I’m not in a hurry, Junior Brother repay slowly, don’t let it affect your cultivation.”

Wei Songnian put away the Spirit Stones and smiled:

“I’ll go find Liang Hill, and let’s make a Spirit Fish for us to eat again.

’Heh, one fish for four courses, not a bit wasted.’

He walked out of the room, planning in his mind:

’23 Spirit Stones is no small number, it will impact my Crystal Stone turnover, have to borrow some Spirit Stones from Old Huang and them.’

…

In cultivation, time flies by without noticing.

Ji An settled near Jade Water Lake in the Golden Spirit Sect for cultivation, and in the blink of an eye, three years passed, reaching the assessment period.

“Three-year small assessment, Liu Yu, 17 years old, planted 0 acres of Spirit Field, Ninth-Layer Qi Refining, evaluated as Grade A middle.”

The elder cultivator in charge of the assessment happily cupped his hands:

“Congratulations, Nephew Liu, after the assessment, it’s time for various Senior Brothers to select disciples. With Junior Brother’s achievements after three years of entry, the Senior Brothers will surely scramble to have you.”

“Perhaps soon, I’ll have to address you as Junior Brother Liu.”

The cultivator sighed inwardly; this person was likely a direct disciple of the Liu Clan on Cyan Screen Mountain, supported by the family for bitter cultivation over three years, the Foundation Establishment Pill should be ready.

Such a disciple would be desired by Senior Brothers at Late-stage Foundation Establishment; once having a Master, the disciple completing Foundation Establishment would earn the Master a sect reward, a win-win for both disciple and Master.

Liu Yu smiled warmly and cupped back:

“I appreciate Martial Uncle’s praise; it’s my duty to strive for progress, hoping to contribute a little to the Sect.

Dare I ask Martial Uncle’s surname?”

“No need to be polite, surname Zhang, single character Fan.”

The cultivator stroked his snow-white hair, self-mocking:

“The person fits the name, ordinary and dull, half a life has already slipped by.”

He practiced diligently for one hundred fifty years, now only at Third-Layer Foundation Establishment. If he could advance to Mid-stage Foundation Establishment this life, it would be thanks to ancestral blessings.

Liu Yu might establish Foundation Establishment by age 20, although not comparable to those naturally connected Immortal Vein cultivators, advancing to Late-stage Foundation Establishment is certainly no problem.

If the fates favor him, he might even advance to Chao Origin.

Liu Yu felt a bit of awkwardness, not replying.

Zhang Fan quickly suppressed the complex emotions in his heart, realizing the reality over the years.

Just wishing to build connections and accumulate resources in the Sect for a better future for family descendants.

He cleared his throat and said:

“Who’s next?”

Ji An stepped forward and slightly bowed:

“Disciple Ji An, greets Upper Master.”

He gestured to the Spirit Field beside him, smiling:

“This is the Spirit Field cultivated by disciple.”

Zhang Fan raised an eyebrow and said suspiciously:

“All cultivated by you?!

I sense your aura; just Sixth-Layer Qi Refining, ten acres of Spirit Field should be unmanageable.

Using deception to dupe the sect, hehe, most likely a trip to the mines.”

He cast a discreet glance at Old Huang; the man’s age was about to lead to expulsion from the sect, likely assisting Ji An secretly.

In his view, Spirit Farmer disciples generally have poorer talents; Ji An achieving Sixth-Layer Qi Refining within three years suggests decent talent.

Perhaps due to past grievances with some people, he was sent to Jade Water Lake for Spirit Field cultivation.

Ji An didn’t defend himself, performed the Small Cloud Rain Technique, and the Dharma Seal in his hand created afterimages; white mist gathered rapidly, forming a five-acre-wide Spirit Cloud in the blink of an eye.

Silver thread-like rain fell, and mist arose, making the Spirit Field seem like a fairyland.

“Small Cloud Rain Technique perfected! Junior Brother has great comprehension!”

Liu Yu exclaimed quietly; though just a Basic Planting Technique, mastering it in three years shows just how astonishing Junior Brother’s comprehension in Water Element Magic is.

Could he be of special constitution?

Zhang Fan extended his hand into the rain curtain, quietly sensing the special aura, nodding with a smile.

“Small Cloud Rain Technique perfected, no wonder.

Ji An, three-year small assessment, Sixth-Layer Qi Refining, developing ten acres of Spirit Field, evaluated as Grade A lower.

Too bad, if you could break through to Late-stage Qi Refining, you would surely earn a Grade A middle evaluation.”