Chapter 673 - 532: Top-grade Gathering Essence Tree

Master Yuxiao suddenly raised his brows and laughed:

"Finding a Li Huo Crystal as large as a human head is indeed delightful."

Jia Yu began to vividly recount the scenes from that time, not mentioning at all that the Li Huo Crystal was first obtained by Ji An.

He also narrated the story of cutting the Li Huo Crystal to obtain a Phoenix Stone, and what the most expensive finds were.

This piqued Daoist Master Zhengyang’s curiosity. The spiritual objects obtained from the eruption of Red Flame Peak seem to be getting better, indicating that the deepest part of the Earth Vein contains treasures.

The Spirit Vein of Red Flame Peak is not of a high grade. The cause of this phenomenon is likely a once high-grade Spirit Vein deep within the Earth Vein that has since dried up.

The upgrading of Red Flame Peak’s Spirit Vein grade allows the Earth Lung Fire Vein to stir the deeper layers underground, erupting with more high-tier spiritual objects.

If this speculation is true, the Sect’s resource scarcity would soon be alleviated.

At this moment, Daoist Master Zhengyang’s heart burned with excitement, yet he showed no expression, as it was only speculation.

If they could harvest more Tier Three spiritual objects this time, this speculation might prove true.

Ji An did not join the discussion; he was immersed in the collision, entanglement, and transformation of the Spiritual Mechanism, feeling a subtle mystical sensation flowing through his heart.

The Yin Yang Power waxed and waned, displaying a fascinating world.

Jia Yu slapped his forehead and said:

"Today it’s just us here; there aren’t enough people to collect the spiritual objects. I’ll notify Senior Brother Zhang Zizhao to send more disciples on the task."

Present were all Golden Core Daoist Masters, and once the eruption ended, collecting resources would fall on his shoulders.

Daoist Master Zhengyang nodded, "Do as you see fit, but prioritize getting the resources organized and stored quickly."

With permission, Jia Yu immediately took out a Communication Golden Sword, recorded the message, and activated it.

The violent volcanic eruption continued for over half an hour, after which the surging flames quickly receded, entering the second phase of the eruption, with lava slowly oozing out of the crater.

The collision of the Spiritual Mechanism no longer felt sharp; Ji An snapped back to reality, glanced at the ground, and said:

"These volcanic ashes are rare treasures that can enhance soil fertility."

In this world, soil fertility mainly depends on how much Spiritual Power is contained within it, with the added factor of its impact on Spirit Plant productivity.

These volcanic ashes benefit all Spirit Fields on Red Flame Peak, especially the Fire Element Field.

Master Yuxiao kindly said:

"Junior Brother, your perspective always centers around Spirit Fields, a blessing for the Sect.

Many cultivators enjoy tending to flowers and plants, but absolutely dislike large-scale cultivation."

Jia Yu shook his head and said:

"Ancestor, you are mistaken.

It’s not that everyone dislikes large-scale cultivation, but rather they dislike low-yield large-scale cultivation.

If everyone had skills like Elder Ji, I dare say not an inch of barren land would remain in the Sect."

Besides paying the Sect’s rental fees, Red Flame Peak yields an average annual income of fifteen to sixteen thousand small merits.

He knew clearly this is only a part of the income.

Daoist Master Zhengyang clapped his hands in agreement and said:

"Indeed, if I had Junior Brother Ji’s skills in cultivation, I would gladly rent more Spirit Fields."

He paused and playfully said:

"To me, it seems he’s gotten lazy."

The Golden Core level Planting Technique only requires casting once every ten days or so, and yet the other party hasn’t rented more Spirit Fields.

This was just a joke; cultivators should still prioritize their cultivation level.

Ji An grinned, shook his head gently, and said nothing.

Golden Core Cultivators need to consume vast amounts of Spiritual Qi to improve their cultivation.

Without the assistance of Pills, longer cultivation time is required to maintain a steady rate of progress.

High-quality Spiritual Food is a good supplement, but it’s unrealistic to replace Pills.

The materials for Pills contain herbs aged over a thousand years, but how many years of Spirit Medicine age can be found in ingredients?

Another half hour passed; volcanic ash stopped falling, but lava continued to flow from the mountain’s peak unceasingly.

Ji An invited everyone to the living room, serving Spirit Wine, pastries, roasted pine nuts, and various small dishes.

The atmosphere was lively as everyone chatted for a while, then Daoist Master Zhengyang and Master Yuxiao took their leave.

Daoist Master Zhengyang instructed:

"Little Jia, once the resources are tallied, inform me immediately."

Jia Yu promptly nodded, "Alright, I’ll personally deliver it to the ancestor once the tally is done."

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After seeing the two senior brothers off, Ji An instructed:

"Xue Ning, bring up two jars of Top-grade Pine Nut Wine."

The reserve of top-grade Spirit Wine at Red Flame Peak is not abundant; during Golden Core ceremonies, this is where the Sect sources its wine from.

The maid complied with a "Yes" and quickly fetched the Spirit Wine.

Ji An pointed at the wine jar, "Friend, we still have enough top-grade Spirit Wine, and I’ll gift you another two hundred pounds when you leave."

Jia Yu’s face beamed with a smile, "Many thanks."

As his lifespan neared its end, his cravings for good food and wine grew stronger; Spirit Wine and Spiritual Food were his greatest loves.

The two reminisced about old times, lamenting the passing years like flowing water.

Four hours later, disciples tasked with gathering resources returned to the Cold Pool one after another.

Operating his Cultivation Technique, Jia Yu refined the Spirit Wine and Spiritual Food within him, then began inventorying the resources. He discovered another Tier Two Top-Grade Li Huo Crystal, as large as a human head.

He tapped the Li Huo Crystal and asked:

"Two ancestors, can you guess if this one contains any accompanying Phoenix Stones?"

Li Haoran smiled, "I found this spiritual object and have already explored it with my Divine Sense. Not only does it contain Phoenix Stones, but two of them."