Chapter 384 Farewell

After leaving Dan Ding Academy, Ji An rode a cloud straight towards Chaoyang Peak.

Like a beautiful sunset, auspicious clouds fall on the mountainside, like a bright petal falling down.

Ji An entered the treasure pavilion, only to find it empty. He wondered to himself where Senior Brother Jia had gone, and sat down at the table to wait.

The gate was open, so the person couldn't have gone far.

Half an hour passed, and there was still no sign of the other party. Ji An felt bored and took out a bag of roasted pine nuts to eat.

The second-grade roasted pine nuts are exceptionally delicious, leaving a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth.

After waiting for another quarter of an hour, the mimicry array flickered, and Jia Yu walked out of the secret vault carrying a pile of account books.

Ji An spat out the pine nut shells, stood up, and said:

"Is Senior Brother taking inventory of the spiritual items?"

Jia Yu placed the account book on the table and said with a wry smile:

"The ancestor has given an order to take out 90% of the resources of the second-tier high-grade and above, and then trade them with the cultivators of the Central Continent in exchange for more inherited knowledge."

Knowledge transfer is an intangible resource that cannot directly bring about change, yet it has always been the most expensive.

After the patriarch issued this order, the sect's high-level resources will be in short supply for a long time, affecting many fellow disciples in the Chaoyuan stage.

Jia Yu solemnly cupped his hands and said:

"Oh right, I haven't congratulated my junior brother yet. Congratulations to the number one spiritual farmer in the Western Continent for cultivating the top-grade Azure Dragon Wood!"

Ji An chuckled:

"I am unworthy of my senior brother's high praise. If my planting skills were placed in the Central Continent, I would be just an ordinary person."

Jia Yu waved his hand and said in a deep voice:

“Junior brother, you should not underestimate yourself. As far as I know, even in the Divine Wood Sect of Central Continent, there are not many cultivators who can cultivate top-grade Azure Dragon Wood.”

It is said that even some cultivators at the Golden Core level are unable to consistently cultivate top-grade Azure Dragon Wood.

Ji An nodded; he was just being modest.

With the addition of the corresponding Dao Seed, the actual effect of a spell at the Great Perfection level should be able to reach the level of a spell at the Perfection level of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator.

Even if it doesn't reach that level, the difference won't be too great.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Ji An took out several boxes, some made of jade and some of wood.

"Senior brother, these are the three main ingredients for the Qi Cultivation Pill grown on Crimson Flame Peak. Let's see how many minor merits we can exchange for them!"

After he settled in Crimson Flame Peak, he planted the spiritual herbs, and now, more than seventy years later, he has finally achieved his goal.

"They're ripe already? Let me check!"

Jia Yu was surprised. He still remembered that decades ago, when the other party was exchanging the Peiyuan Pill, he said he would use immature spiritual herbs to pay off the debt, which he vehemently rejected.

However, he quickly regained his composure, knowing that the other party was a cultivator capable of cultivating top-grade Azure Dragon Wood.

One by one, the boxes were opened, and his expression grew increasingly joyful. When he saw the Tianyuan ginseng, which was as thick as an arm, he couldn't stop smiling.

"After the medicinal herbs are processed, there will still be some left over after refining two batches of Qi-Nourishing Pills. Let me weigh them."

After a flurry of activity and some mental calculations, Jia Yu said:

"Junior brother, you've struck it rich again! The sect is willing to pay 80,000 minor merit points to buy it, how about it?"

Ji An nodded, "Okay!"

As he spoke, he took out his identity jade token and handed it over. In the Treasure Pavilion, things were done according to the rules, and there was no need to haggle.

Generally speaking, Tianyuan Ginseng can be exchanged for 20,000 minor merits, while Xinghun Grass and Xueluo Fruit can each be exchanged for 8,000.

In other words, other cultivators can normally only exchange two batches of spiritual medicine for 72,000 minor merits.

Jia Yu placed the jade tablet on the spirit plate, added enough merit points, and returned it.

"Junior brother, when are you and Junior Sister Han going on your travels?"

"I'll be leaving in two days. Before I go, I'll arrange things for Crimson Flame Peak. The resources that I'm handing over to the sect will need to be collected by you personally, Senior Brother."

"Tell the disciple in charge to prepare good wine and food, because I need to have a good meal before I leave."

Jia Yu chuckled and said that the spiritual food from Crimson Flame Peak would definitely satisfy any appetite.

Ji An carefully placed the jade pendant close to his body and said:

“No problem, I will instruct them to send my senior brother another hundred catties of mid-grade spirit wine every year.”

"My junior brother's arrangements are always so refreshing!"

Jia Yu felt relieved. The other party was focused on cultivation and his cultivation level was improving very quickly. However, he was not arrogant at all. In terms of dealing with people, he was like a worldly-wise cultivator.

"Tomorrow, my fellow disciples and I will head to Qingyun Immortal City. We expect to stay there for four or five days and perhaps exchange for some new Chaoyuan stage spells."

Junior brother, you can come to the Hundred Flavors Restaurant, which is run by the sect, to find me and ask about the situation.

Ji An nodded. "I hope to obtain earth-based defensive spells."

In terms of defensive characteristics, earth magic is the optimal solution at the same level.

The following day, at the Hall of Agriculture.

All the Foundation Establishment stage spirit farmers under his command were here, without exception.

Ji An looked around and said in a deep voice:

"I will be leaving the sect the day after tomorrow, and I will not be coming to the Ministry of Agriculture tomorrow."

This trip will last anywhere from seven or eight years to more than ten years. All temple masters and deacons must take their responsibilities seriously and do their jobs well.

After I return to the sect, I will assess your performance.

Lin Mao laughed:

"Don't worry, Master. After the division, everyone will have no weaknesses. When you come back, you will definitely see a brand new Minister of Agriculture."

"Palace Master Lin is right," everyone agreed.

Ji An's lips curled slightly upward as he gave a word of advice:

"You must always do things seriously."

In addition, Lord Lin, please assign a group of people with perfected level spells to take care of the spirit fields in Ningcui Cliff.

All rewards issued by the sect while I was away belonged to them.

After selecting the right people, contact the Diligent Work Hall; Senior Brother Zhang will arrange for someone to hand over the tasks.

Once he leaves, the herb garden will be handed over to someone else for safekeeping.

"Understood, I'll do it today."

"Does anyone else have anything else to say?"

Seeing that everyone was shaking their heads, Ji An waved his hand and said:

"Disperse, Lin Lan and Han Shan, come with me to the back hall."

Many cultivators looked on with envy, as everyone knew that Lin and Han were the Palace Master's personal disciples.

Being able to take a cultivator at the Chaoyuan stage as a master naturally grants one more resource and guidance than most cultivators.

The master and his disciples took their seats in the back hall. Ji An gently patted the table a few times and said:

"Lin Lan, how many spells have you mastered to the point of perfection?"

"Replying to Master, there is only the Azure Wood Transformation Technique, but I expect the Spring Breeze and Rain Transformation Technique will soon reach the perfect level as well."

"Actually, the time we agreed on was six months ago. If we ask you now, and you still haven't met the requirements, who are you paired with now?"

“Disciple,” Lin Lan’s voice trailed off, “disciple has not joined any group.”

Ji An lowered his gaze, his thoughts unreadable.

Are all the other groups full?

"No, this disciple believes that the Spring Breeze and Rain Technique will soon reach the perfect level and will not require cooperation with others, so I declined Palace Master Lin's offer to form a group."

Ji An suddenly looked up, "You think? My words as your master have lost all authority."

"If three people work together to look after three medicinal herb gardens, the profits will be split equally and will definitely be better than if you work alone."

This disciple's stubbornness angered him.

Since the opponent doesn't have a stone turtle, they can't see how far the spell is from breaking through.

Lin Lan lowered her head and remained silent, seemingly maintaining her last bit of stubbornness.

Ji An also stopped speaking, waiting for his disciple to say that he was willing to join the group.

After a dozen or so breaths, he still hadn't gotten the result he wanted. He shook his head secretly and said:

“Cultivation is a very private matter. I cannot decide your path for you. Everyone must be responsible for their own choices.”

Lin Lan looked up and said in a deep voice:

"Master, I will soon be able to master the Spring Breeze and Rain Technique to perfection."

"Really? Then I wish you the best."

Ji An shook his head. He didn't know what the other person's mentality was, nor did he want to know.

Han Shan coughed lightly and said:

"Master, please don't be angry."

My senior sister has always looked up to you, wanting to become an all-around spirit farmer. She has indeed been working very hard practicing her spells.

Ji An pursed his lips and said softly:

"When I broke through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, all three planting spells were upgraded to the perfect level."

Han Shan scratched his head; he knew very well how enormous the gap was.

Lin Lan looked ashamed; it was the first time she had heard her master recount his past deeds.

Ji An spoke again:

"After I leave, Crimson Flame Peak will need to be looked after. You two can move in there, or go there every few days."

Lin Lan was responsible for casting the Spring Breeze and Rain Technique, while Han Shan was responsible for casting the Earth Returning to Origin Spell and the Blazing Fire Spell.

I will leave the Azure Deer in the sect so that it can perform the perfect level of the Azure Wood Transformation Technique.

Also, you two will come with me to Crimson Flame Peak. I've invited your senior uncle to be our guest tomorrow; it'll be a good opportunity to strengthen your relationship. If we need anything, we can ask them for help.

"Your disciple obeys."

The two responded in unison, and Lin Lan felt her cheeks burning hot; her status had been half replaced by a beast.

The three of them stepped onto the teleportation array and returned to Crimson Flame Peak. Ji An summoned Wei Songtao and the others and explained the matter in detail.

"After I leave, you guys will follow Lin Lan and Han Shan's instructions."

Lin Lan, you can also exchange information about the daily operations of Crimson Flame Peak.

"Understood, Master, please rest assured."

Ji An waved his hand, "Song Tao, show them around and introduce them to the current situation."

"Yes, sir," Wei Songtao said, taking out the flying boat and carrying the people into the air.

Lin Lan and the other person looked down at the spiritual plant that was shining with spiritual light, and were filled with emotion.

"My two senior uncles, let me first introduce you to the second-tier high-grade spiritual plants currently available on Crimson Flame Peak."

the next day.

Du Huaiyuan, Zhong Yuefei, Li Lingyu, Mu Qingwan and others arrived at Chiyan Peak one after another, each bringing their own disciples.

This was Ji An's special request, as it would make communication among the disciples much smoother.

The group sat together, reminiscing about the past, in a harmonious atmosphere.

When lunchtime arrived, Ji An raised his glass and smiled, saying:

"Dear senior brothers and sisters, I will be leaving the sect tomorrow."

I will entrust the management of Crimson Flame Peak to two disciples. If there are any issues they cannot resolve, I ask for your assistance.

"No need for my junior brother to explain, everyone will help."

Du Huaiyuan raised his glass with both hands and smiled:

"The two most capable disciples of the Ningcui Cliff lineage are about to embark on a long journey. Although we are not very talented, we can still help with some minor matters."

Junior brother, I wish you a safe journey and everlasting success in your cultivation.

(End of this chapter)