Chapter 238 Funding

Two weeks later.

The sky was azure, and there wasn't a cloud in sight.

On the flying boat, Liu Yu pointed ahead and said:

"That golden-red mountain peak shrouded in mist is Crimson Flame Peak. We'll arrive in about 15 minutes."

After receiving the invitation, his master sent him a golden sword with a message, suggesting that they go together. The group gathered at Ningcui Cliff and set off.

Zhong Yuefei gazed ahead and smiled:

"We're finally here. Why did you choose such a remote location, Junior Brother Ji?"

She was about to fly to the edge of the sect.

Liu Yu explained:

“In the past, Crimson Flame Peak was located on the westernmost side of the sect. Its only advantage was that it was rich in spiritual energy, and there was a second-grade low-level spiritual vein there.”

Later, the main spiritual vein to the south of the sect was upgraded, and Crimson Flame Peak became a mid-grade second-tier spiritual vein. Several more spiritual vein nodes appeared nearby, finally freeing it from its peripheral position.

"It's also a matter of luck. There aren't many Foundation Establishment cultivators in the entire sect who can cultivate through a mid-grade second-tier spiritual vein."

Ge Ying smiled and said that she was now increasingly convinced that Ji An was quite lucky.

Groying pondered for a moment and said:

“Crimson Flame Peak once erupted, and my master and I were both there at the time.”

My master said that the spiritual vein here should be of high grade, second tier, or even higher, but that point should be inside the volcano.

As the flying boat drew closer to Crimson Flame Peak, Zhong Yuefei's brows furrowed slightly.

"Junior Brother Ji cultivates fire-based techniques? Isn't he a spirit farmer?"

She has discovered that the golden-red mist is the metal and fire elemental energy erupting from the volcano.

Generally speaking, Lingnong cultivates wood-elemental techniques or earth-elemental techniques; he does not choose fire-elemental techniques.

Liu Yu scratched his head:

“Junior Brother Ji is a very special spiritual farmer. He cultivates wood-element techniques, but he chooses to cultivate in a place where metal and fire spiritual energy are abundant, yet his cultivation has not been affected at all.”

He couldn't understand how they did it.

Ge Ying shook her head slightly and said:

"Crimson Flame Peak is a place where the spiritual energy of the five elements converges, but the fire and metal elements are the most intense."

Ji An usually cultivated in the icy pool, so his cultivation wasn't greatly affected. The intense fire elemental energy also had a hidden benefit: it could purify his magical power.

As the flying boat entered the protective array of Crimson Flame Peak, the spiritual plants on the ground were clearly distinguished by their colors.

The emerald green is from the Emerald Leaf Mulberry, the Green Ivy Tree, and the Pure Spirit Bamboo, while the dark green is from the Azure Dragon Wood.

Countless finger-thick white jade bees were busy in the mulberry field.

To the northeast of Sangtian, there are fiery red pine trees.

To the southwest of Sangtian grows the Xuan Yang wood, with its pale red bark.

To the northwest of Xuan Yang Wood, a silvery ocean surrounds a golden island.

The second-tier spirit wood shimmered in the sunlight, like stars adorning the night sky.

Zhong Yuefei pointed to the middle of the green trees and said:

"What is that spirit tree with white leaves that also emits wisps of golden light?"

"The Azure Jade Tree of the Moon, the seed of which was given to Junior Brother Ji by me."

Liu Yu smiled. The spirit wood had been upgraded to the highest grade, and he could obtain half a catty of tea leaves every year.

Drinking this nourishing tea regularly will bring many benefits.

The flying boat slowly descended and hovered above the icy pool.

Ji An channeled his magical power and ascended into the air, arriving aboard the flying boat.

He cupped his hands and said:

"Greetings, Master. Greetings to my senior brothers and sisters. I'll show you around."

A screech was heard, and the golden eagle swooped down and landed on its master's shoulder.

"Is this your tamed beast? When did you start raising it?"

Envy flashed in Liu Yu's eyes. The Golden Feathered Eagle was definitely one of the most desirable beasts for cultivators in sects to raise, and he was no exception, but bird eggs were too rare.

Ji An stroked the metallic-looking feathers of his tamed beast and said:

"I've been raising it for over a year. When Martial Aunt He Yuhan was cultivating the Five-Colored Deer, she needed a lot of Jade Leaf Mulberry and second-tier spirit fruit. I helped out a bit and was given a Golden Feather Eagle egg as a gift."

Liu Yu grinned, "What incredible luck!"

After circling the mountain once, the spacecraft landed near an underground cave.

The shock in Zhong Yuefei's eyes had not yet subsided. After listening to Ji An's account, she learned that the number of second-tier spirit trees had approached one hundred.

He was calculating the annual output of the spiritual plants in his mind, and assessing how many merit points he could exchange for them if he handed them over to the sect.

What she found even more regrettable was that the other party had mastered all of their planting spells to the extreme.

If such a spiritual farmer were to cultivate spiritual herbs and medicines, he would certainly be able to greatly shorten the maturation time of the medicinal materials.

Ji An pointed to the cave not far away and said:

"That is the lair of my pet rock-armored bear, a beast with earth-grade bloodline."

In a few more years, we should be able to cultivate rhubarb to the foundational stage.

Ge Ying nodded slightly and smiled kindly:

"Unbeknownst to you, you already possess multiple tamed beasts, which will be a great help in battle."

Both the Golden-feathered Eagle and the Rock Armored Bear are extremely powerful beasts.

In the future, with the training of coordinated combat, we can defeat enemies of the same level simply by controlling beasts.

"I just hope I don't encounter any fighting."

If he encounters a battle, it means the demonic calamity has reached an extremely dangerous state.

He then pointed to the entrance of the underground cave:

"There are four second-tier Earth Spirit Fruit Trees and a mysterious Spirit Tree planted here. I'll keep you in suspense for now. Please follow me."

The group followed the passage to the bottom floor and saw the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree, which was as clear as jade.

Ji An cast the Thick Earth Returning to Origin Mantra, and yellow spiritual light shone down, making the spirit tree even more crystal clear and dazzling.

Sensing the pervasive Dharma energy, Ge Ying smiled.

This disciple has a special understanding of planting magic and can always practice the spells to the extreme.

Liu Yu pointed to the narrow passage behind the spirit tree:

"Is that where the mysterious spirit tree grows?"

"That's right, the spirit vein node discovered by the spirit-seeking rat."

The mystery is about to be revealed, please follow me!

Ji An strode forward and entered the passage.

The sapling was two and a half feet tall and as thick as a thumb.

It is entirely black, with spoon-shaped leaves that have a slight purple tinge.

Zhong Yuefei observed for a moment, then suddenly shouted:

"Soul-nurturing wood?!"

She was overjoyed. The Jade Dew Golden Sprouts produced by the Youyue Cangyu Tree were excellent for nourishing the soul, and the Soul Nourishing Wood was the Youyue Cangyu Tree, which was several times more effective.

Liu Yu's eyes lit up, and she grinned, saying:

"Well done, junior brother! You've got a tight tongue, keeping such a precious plant hidden away!"

If the Soul-Nourishing Wood is cultivated to the second tier, its branches can be used to make magical artifacts that nourish the soul.

Ge Luoying's mouth was slightly open. Some time ago, her great-aunt told her that Junior Brother Ji was quite lucky, but she did not reveal any further details.

In retrospect, such luck can certainly be described as quite fortunate.

Ge Ying was also seeing her disciple Bao Zhi for the first time, and she couldn't help but smile.

Inside the cave, Ji An took out two Purple Flame Spirit Gourds and said:

"Senior Brother Liu, Senior Sister Ge, consider these two spiritual artifacts as a loan to you. You can return them to me after you have explored the Azure Secret Realm."

Groying shook her head slightly, stood up and said:

"I appreciate your kindness, junior brother, but sword cultivators need nothing but their swords."

Only through refinement and purity can a swordsman reach the pinnacle of skill.

She has never regretted choosing to become a sword cultivator.

She paused, then said softly:

"Junior Brother Ji, please excuse me for leaving first."

After saying that, she strode out.

Ji An scratched his head. Sword cultivators believe in taking the direct path rather than seeking it through crooked means. How straightforward!

"Senior sister, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you."

Gloria turned back with a smile, nodded slightly, and left.

"Senior Sister Ge doesn't need it, but I do need it."

Liu Yu picked up a purple fire spirit gourd, admiring it dearly.

This type of storage artifact does not consume additional mana, and it's quite useful.

"Since Senior Sister doesn't want them, we'll lend them to Senior Brother."

As Ji An spoke, he continued to take things out of his storage bag:

"I'm offering some supplies to my senior brother, please don't refuse."

One Explosive Talisman Plate, two hundred top-grade Explosive Talismans, ten top-grade Rejuvenation Talismans, ten top-grade Rock-Solid Talismans, and five talisman soldiers at the mid-Foundation Establishment level.

"I only ask that after you enter the Azure Mist Secret Realm, you keep an eye out for rarer spiritual seeds."

Liu Yu stared at the talismans spread across the table and grinned.

With so many things at once, and even when facing three or four late-stage Foundation Establishment level demonic beasts, he wasn't afraid at all.

"These things are very useful to me, so I won't stand on ceremony with you. Consider them a loan from my junior brother."

That's all for today. I inevitably drank some alcohol while visiting relatives, and I'm completely out of sorts. I've only written two thousand words since 7 PM.

(End of this chapter)