Chapter 133 Cooperation
Zhao Lei opened his mouth, but was speechless.
My junior sister is skilled in beast taming and cherishes her beasts; it's absolutely impossible for her to force a beast to spit silk.
Ji An frowned slightly. It takes more than ten years to produce silk, and he didn't know how many more years he would have to wait to gather enough spiritual silk. Including the refining time, it would probably be twenty years.
Twenty years from now, the demonic calamity may have already broken out, and we don't know what kind of situation we will face then. We can't wait any longer.
He pondered for a moment and said:
"Senior sister, I remember there are spiritual herbs and fruits that can help demonic beasts quickly recover their vitality. I wonder which one the Golden-spotted Spider needs?"
The jade slip his master gave him contained relevant information on planting, but the spiritual herbs that various demonic beasts use to restore their vitality after giving birth are not all the same, and the inheritance he received did not record which spiritual herb was useful for the Golden-spotted Spider.
Zhao Lei echoed:
"Yes, there is such a method, junior sister, please tell me quickly."
If it really drags on for more than ten years, it's hard to say whether he will be able to receive Ji An's commission to refine the Apricot Yellow Banner again.
As an impatient person, the long wait was the most frustrating thing for him.
Liu Suyun's eyes revealed distrust as she said calmly:
"I have some medicinal herbs that can accelerate the recovery of golden spiders, but the yield is low and the effect is not obvious."
To take good care of the beasts she controlled, she went to great lengths, learning various related skills and even dabbling in planting magic.
Ji An smiled and said gently:
"Senior sister, you can tell me about it. Maybe I can help. I am from the Ningcui Cliff lineage and I am quite skilled in planting."
He manipulated the Azure Wood Transformation Technique, controlling the range of the spell, and vibrant emerald green crystalline light sparkled above the vase.
The cave was filled with a fresh scent, as if one were in a mountain forest at dawn.
The withered branches of the silver willow have become plump again, the flowers have slowly opened, and a delicate fragrance has been released, subtle and lingering.
Zhao Lei sensed the burgeoning power of the Dharma and slapped his thigh, laughing:
"Wonderful, Junior Brother, your spell has captured the essence of wood element magic."
An expert's skill is immediately apparent. Although he didn't know much about wood-elemental magic, he could sense the extraordinary level of mastery in this technique.
He turned to look at Liu Suyun and said:
“Junior sister, Junior Brother Ji has contracted several thousand acres of mountain forest in the sect. He is trustworthy.”
"Junior Brother's Green Wood Transformation Technique is extraordinary; I admire it."
Liu Suyun wondered to herself when a high-level spiritual farmer had emerged from the Ningcui Cliff lineage. Spiritual farmers were far less prestigious than alchemists. Without exception, all the Ningcui Cliff disciples she knew had chosen to become alchemists.
She once thought that Senior Sister Ge Ying was the last inheritor of the Lingnong lineage of Ningcui Cliff.
She paused, then sighed softly:
"However, it did not bring me much benefit."
The Golden-spotted Spider is an earth-elemental demon beast that prefers to stay in dark environments and enjoys feeding on the juice of Earth Spirit Fruit.
A first-tier, top-grade Earth Spirit Fruit can accelerate the recovery of one's vital energy, but as an earth-elemental plant, it has low requirements for wood-elemental vital energy.
She could sense that the other party's Azure Wood Transformation Technique was at a level far exceeding what the other party's cultivation level could achieve.
Unfortunately, the excessive wood element energy is actually harmful to the Earth Spirit Fruit.
There aren't many high-level spirit farmers in the sect, so she often has trouble finding help, which is why the yield of the earth spirit fruit trees she cultivates is not high.
Ji An raised an eyebrow slightly and said confidently:
"It's alright, my understanding of the Thick Earth Returning to Origin Mantra is equally profound."
I thought it was something serious. Any problem that can be solved with planting magic is not a problem.
His level of the Thick Earth Returning to Origin Mantra is much stronger than that of the Jade Wood Transformation Technique.
"really?"
Liu Suyun raised her eyebrows slightly, her tone carrying a hint of distrust. The other party was only at the third level of Foundation Establishment, and she could sense that his real age was probably not that high.
She was already amazed by the Azure Wood Transformation Technique, and coupled with the Thick Earth Returning to Origin Mantra of the same level, it seemed impossible.
Ji An nodded sincerely:
"It must be true. Why don't you take me to cast the spell and see the effect?"
Zhao Lei provided the assist:
"Give it a try. If this problem is solved, the Golden-spotted Spider can recover sooner. Even if it stops producing silk, it can still assist Junior Sister in battle."
Liu Suyun remained silent for a moment, then said:
"Please follow me, both of you."
Liu Suyun used her object manipulation technique to hold a luminous pearl the size of a pigeon egg above her head.
The three of them passed through a long secret passage and entered the heart of the mountain.
Inside was a huge cavern, not very dark, with various spiritual plants emitting a faint glow in the distance.
Ji An could feel the wind flowing, indicating that there must have been ventilation shafts, and he could also hear the rustling sounds of monsters moving around.
Occasionally, sharp or violent hissing sounds could be heard. Judging from the spiritual pressure emanating from them, there were at least five or six demonic beasts inside, and two of them had reached the late Foundation Establishment stage.
He couldn't help but admire his senior sister's ability to control beasts. Putting aside everything else, just the fact that these beasts could swarm at him could cause immense damage.
After entering the cave, the three of them used their inner energy to travel and landed next to a cluster of strangely shaped trees that looked like stones.
The stone's outer skin is grayish-brown, resembling coral.
Liu Suyun pointed to the stone tree and said:
"These are the Earth Spirit Fruit Trees. My Thick Earth Returning to Origin Mantra is only at the minor completion level, so it's very difficult to cultivate them properly."
The fruit trees bear fruit only once every three years, and each tree can only yield a little over thirty fruits.
This is far from enough to restore the golden-headed spider's vitality.
Zhao Lei grinned and said:
"Junior Brother Ji, judging from your performance, whether you can obtain the spiritual weapon soon depends on your skills."
Ji An carefully sensed it and nodded slightly:
"There are five spirit trees in total, only one of which has reached the first-grade top quality, two are of high quality and two are of medium quality."
He placed his hand on the ground, extending his magic to feel the pulse of the earth, and shook his head almost imperceptibly.
The earth veins here are of the highest grade, but only one of these spirit trees is of the highest grade. The other party's planting skills are really terrible.
He made hand seals, and his fingers transformed into afterimages, resembling majestic mountains from a distance.
The magical power flows within the immortal veins and is activated in a specific way.
A warm, yellow aura illuminated the darkness, and a profound sense of spiritual power permeated the air.
Ji An had never heard anyone mention the existence of Dao Seeds. Compared to others, he used more Dao Intent when performing spells.
He controlled the casting range, and the aura was concentrated near the stone tree.
The yellow spots on the stone tree emitted a faint glow, like stars in the sky, reflecting Liu Suyun's surprised face.
She could sense the Dharma intent contained within the spiritual light, and the abundant earth element energy made her feel ashamed.
Normally, when she cast spells, the spirit tree has never produced such a phenomenon, and for a moment she was so excited that she couldn't speak.
The Golden-spotted Spider is the strongest demonic beast in her possession and the one that can best help her earn spirit stones. The Earth Spirit Fruit can not only help her restore her vitality but also accelerate the cultivation speed of demonic beasts.
If she had more Earth Spirit Fruits, she could raise a few more Golden-spotted Spiders.
Zhao Lei nodded slightly and exclaimed in admiration:
"Even though I don't understand planting magic, I can still feel how rich the nourishing energy it contains is."
Furthermore, I also admire my junior brother's precise control over magic.
The planting spells cover a large area. He had seen other spirit farmers cast spells, and they all found it difficult to limit the spells to a specific area.
"Senior brother, you flatter me. My cooking skills are just something I've practiced a lot over the years, so I'm just used to it."
If others watched their senior brother forge weapons, they would surely feel a sense of awe and reverence.
Ji An laughed, saying that the instinct to flatter each other in business is ingrained in his bones.
He paused for a moment, then turned and said:
"Senior sister, I think we can cooperate."
The spiritual vein of the cave I occupy has reached the second-tier low-grade level. If I transplant a few earth spirit fruit trees there, they can be cultivated to the first-tier high-grade level in just a few years.
Furthermore, I can frequently use the Perfected Earth Restoration Mantra to nourish the Spirit Tree, which should provide enough Earth Spirit Fruit to restore the Golden-spotted Spider's vitality.
It's too ostentatious to talk about possessing a mid-grade second-tier spiritual vein; it's better to keep a low profile.
In addition, he was very interested in planting these spirit trees with special properties and especially wanted to possess similar spirit trees.
"A spell at the perfect level, no wonder it's so full of magical power," Liu Suyun said after a moment of silence.
"How exactly will we cooperate?"
Zhao Lei hummed in agreement and said:
Should I leave?
Liu Suyun smiled faintly:
"Senior brother, you're too kind. It's good that you're here as a witness."
Her specialty is beast taming, while his skill is weapon crafting. They don't conflict at all; in fact, they complement each other.
Ji An pondered for a moment, then spoke:
"According to the rules of the sect's medicinal garden, I help my senior sister cultivate spiritual trees and submit the required number of earth spirit fruits."
If the spirit tree advances, the senior sister will give some corresponding rewards.
"If Senior Sister wants to transplant the Spirit Tree back, I'm ready to help at any time. Is that alright with you?"
"Transplanting the spirit tree will inevitably cause some damage. Who will be responsible for the losses caused by the spiritual veins transplanted to Junior Brother's cave?"
Ji An patted his chest: "Of course it's me!"
There won't be much loss; at most, he can replenish the lost vitality of the spirit tree within a month.
It's just a mid-grade first-tier spirit tree. He transplanted spirit peaches and apricots ten years ago, so he's quite experienced.
Liu Suyun covered her mouth and chuckled, saying:
"Just kidding, I agree to the transplant. Except for that top-grade first-tier plant, all of them can be transplanted."
Every three years, each spirit tree must yield thirty spirit fruits. However, I have one condition: my junior brother must give me priority to trade any remaining spirit fruits.
The other party is a high-level spirit farmer, so the harvest will be greater and of better quality.
"No problem, I'll trade them all to my senior sister."
Ji An readily agreed, saying that getting the other party's golden-spotted spider to produce silk as soon as possible was the most important thing, but he would also ask someone to inquire in Qingyun Immortal City if there were any shops selling this kind of spider silk.
"If the spirit tree is upgraded to a superior grade, I am willing to offer a reward of half a catty of spider silk per tree. If the spirit tree is upgraded to a top grade, I will offer a reward of two catties of spider silk per tree. However, the reward will be deferred for several years."
Ji An asked again:
"What if it reaches the lower tier of the second level?"
Growing in a second-tier spiritual vein, it's not impossible for his Thick Earth Returning to Origin Mantra to reach the Great Perfection level in a few years, and be cultivated to the second-tier low-grade level.
It's best to clarify these things beforehand to avoid disputes later.
Liu Suyun pursed her lips tightly; she had never imagined that the spirit tree would break through to the second-tier lower grade.
If a second-grade low-level Earth Spirit Fruit were produced, she was confident that she could raise the spirit beast to the Foundation Establishment Perfection level.
(End of this chapter)
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