Chapter 216 Wine Doesn't Make You Drunk
Two weeks later.
Ye Changqing piloted the flying shuttle and slowly descended, upon which piled up the Five Elements Spiritual Soil.
During this period, he arrived at Chiyan Peak at the end of the 11 PM every day without fail.
"Junior brother, how many spirit fields are still uncultivated?"
Ji An cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, beaming with smiles:
"Thank you for your help, Senior Brother. I checked this morning and all fifty acres of spirit fields have been successfully cultivated! The busy days can finally come to an end."
The process of cultivating second-tier mid-grade spirit fields went unexpectedly smoothly, with the two acres in the underground cave being the first to be successfully cultivated.
Next is the area for Xuan Ye Jian Zhu (玄叶剑竹), followed by the area for planting water and fire elemental plants, and finally the area for planting wood elemental plants.
Perhaps it's because the area occupied is too large, or perhaps the growth of wood-elemental spiritual plants consumes more of the earth's veins.
Ji An vaguely felt that the second reason was the main reason why the Emerald Mulberry was eventually successfully cultivated in the region.
Wood-elemental spiritual plants are the fastest growing among all spiritual plants, which is impossible without absorbing sufficient spiritual energy and nutrients.
"Congratulations, junior brother. I've come all this way for nothing."
Ye Changqing laughed heartily, his eyebrows also showing joy.
The dragon blood fruit tree he longed for was planted in a medium-grade farmland, and there was a good chance he would be able to taste it before his time came.
"How could a celebration banquet be complete without Senior Brother? Please take a seat; lunch will begin shortly."
Ji An gave Huang Xuan and the others a wink, and the disciples immediately took their respective duties, bringing out spiritual food and wine.
The spirit wines are all second-tier quality, and the ingredients for the spirit food are the best that Crimson Flame Peak can offer, showing their utmost sincerity.
"Senior brother, try the new flavor of spiritual wine."
Ji An picked up a glass of mulberry wine and said, "This spirit wine is normally dark red, but now it has a hint of green, giving it a lively feel."
"Then I'll have to savor it properly."
Ye Changqing raised an eyebrow slightly. He first smelled the fragrance, then took a small sip.
The wine was slightly cool, and its mellow aroma spread in the mouth. After it gurgled down the throat, one immediately felt much more comfortable in the internal organs.
"Good wine! Not only is it more fragrant and mellow, but the wood element spirit it contains has also increased significantly."
Most importantly, the spirit wine carries a subtle, vibrant aroma, which is especially beneficial to cultivators practicing wood-element techniques.
How did you manage to do that?
"Please allow me to answer later, senior brother. Please savor this cup of spiritual wine."
Ji An kept the other person in suspense, guiding them to drink another glass of pine nut wine.
Ye Changqing picked up his wine glass and examined it carefully.
Normal pine nut wine is a bright red color, but this glass is even brighter, like a leaping fire.
He took a small sip, and the warm spiritual energy spread through his body, bringing a sense of comfort.
"Wonderful! Spirit wine brewed with pine nuts from the Red Cloud Pine will always have a subtle hint of heat."
Refining the spiritual energy within is not beneficial for cultivators who do not practice fire-based techniques.
The fiery aura within the spirit wine is now barely perceptible, making it much easier for cultivators to refine.
Ye Changqing's words were full of praise. He cultivated a fire-based technique and could sense that the spirit wine was even more nourishing for him.
If one can drink some every day, one's cultivation level will surely improve faster.
Unfortunately, he no longer needs to strive for improvement.
"Junior brother, what exactly is this secret technique? Did Junior Brother Du come up with it? Would it be convenient for you to reveal it?"
He felt an irresistible urge; for a connoisseur of fine wine, this secret method was of immense value.
"There's nothing you can't tell others. This isn't some kind of secret technique, it's just that it's quite difficult for you to perform, Senior Brother."
Ji An pointed to the bamboo forest in the distance and smiled:
"Make a small hole in the Qingling plant, pour in the spirit wine, seal it, and let it ferment naturally for three years."
Mulberry wine is a spirit wine of the wood element, and spirit bamboo can nourish the body and strengthen the foundation.
Pine nut wine is a fire-element spirit wine, and spirit bamboo can soften its fiery nature.
However, to ferment second-tier spirit wine, at least first-tier top-grade spirit bamboo is required, and each bamboo stalk can only occupy one section for fermentation.
The method is simple and can be done as long as the conditions are met, but the problem is that many people do not have such conditions.
The fermented mulberry wine produced in this way has a very good auxiliary effect on Ji An's cultivation. He decided to ferment more second-tier mulberry wine for his own consumption in the future.
Ye Changqing suddenly slapped his forehead and sighed:
"Back then, I should have chosen to cultivate the wood element and become a carefree and happy spirit farmer."
Judging from the current situation, Lingnong ranks first among all the arts of cultivation in terms of improving the quality of life.
However, all of this is on the premise that one no longer has to worry about improving one's cultivation level, making it suitable for cultivators who have no hope of cultivation.
Of course, this junior brother is an exception; other spirit farmers will not receive the same harvest as him.
"It's not too late for you to try now, senior brother."
Ji An joked, knowing that the other party was just saying it.
If time could be reversed and the other person could choose again, they still wouldn't choose Ling Nong Nong.
Ye Changqing chuckled, shaking his head and laughing:
"It's too late. For a cultivator like me, there's no turning back."
He changed the subject and said:
"I heard from Uncle Jia Yu a few days ago that the resources that my junior brother is now handing over have alleviated the shortage of spiritual items."
As Crimson Flame Peak becomes capable of cultivating more Tier 2 spiritual plants, the sect will inevitably rely on its junior disciples even more.
Crimson Cloud Pine nuts, Azure Dragon Wood, and Pure Spirit Bamboo can all be refined by cultivators, and the golden leaves of the second-tier Mysterious Leaf Sword Bamboo are even more sought after by weapon refiners.
Second-tier honey and royal jelly are highly favored by alchemists, enabling sects to refine more late-stage Foundation Establishment pills.
The decision to establish a branch hall here by the Beast Taming Hall was very wise. It has continuously obtained second-tier Jade Leaf Mulberry Leaves and Copper Pattern Mulberry Leaves, greatly increasing the silk production of the related spirit silkworms.
The array masters have more materials to craft array flags, and the weavers can also weave more high-level robes.
"To do my bit for the sect."
Ji An grinned and shouted a slogan.
In recent years, when he went to the sect to exchange for spiritual items, his Uncle-Master Jia Yu would always find a way to help him collect them.
He didn't enjoy the same treatment as a first-class disciple. Apart from needing more contribution points to exchange for supplies, he was no different from a first-class disciple.
He knew perfectly well that many cultivators were not getting enough resources from their exchanges.
Ji An composed himself and said seriously:
"After the second-tier spirit field is cultivated, I am absolutely confident that I can cultivate the Azure Dragon Wood from a seedling to a second-tier low-grade tree within five years."
I have two acres of spiritual fields here to plant Azure Dragon Trees, leaving enough space for them to grow, with only twenty-five trees planted per acre.
A few years later, I will be able to submit about ten Azure Dragon Woods to the sect each year.
He had already made a plan, leaving a few of the most spiritual plants to cultivate into mid-grade second-tier plants, while the others were cut down and handed over to accumulate merit.
Small merits can be exchanged for large merits, so you won't have to worry about exchanging for cultivation pills in the future.
The perfect timing is for him to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, just as the sect has finished refining a batch of Qi Nourishing Pills, and his merits will be just enough to redeem them.
Ye Changqing clapped his hands and laughed loudly:
"In that case, with the production from other regions of the sect, and some of it exchanged from Falling Maple Valley, we should be able to eliminate the shortage of wood-type spiritual items in the secret vault."
A light shone in his slightly cloudy eyes as he scanned the area and nodded inwardly.
Spiritual fruits can also be refined. Once more second-tier spiritual trees are cultivated, Crimson Flame Peak will become a huge warehouse, continuously supplying resources to the sect.
Crimson Flame Peak mainly produces spirit wood, while other regions mainly produce spirit herbs, complementing each other perfectly.
Ye Changqing picked up the spirit wine and laughed loudly:
"I'm especially happy today, I'm going to have a few more drinks."
He dedicated most of his life to the sect, and seeing its flourishing state filled him with great joy.
Ji An said half-jokingly:
"Is my senior brother trying to trick me into drinking my new recipe spirit wine?"
"Haha, absolutely not!"
Ye Changqing's expression was solemn; he knew best whether he had such intentions or not.
Ji An tilted his head slightly and said loudly:
"Yu Han, take out some second-grade spirit wine from the bamboo forest. Today I'm going to get my senior brother drunk."
Xia Yuhan smiled softly:
"Uncle-Master, please wait a moment!"
The aroma of wine wafted through the air until the moon rose over the eastern hills, casting its radiant light.
Ye Changqing got completely drunk and fell into a deep sleep.
Ji An's speech was somewhat incoherent:
"Huang, Huang Xuan, help your senior brother to the guest room."
"yes."
Huang Xuan agreed and, together with Li Cheng, helped Ye Changqing up.
After they left, Xia Yuhan and her sister stepped forward:
"Uncle-Master, let us escort you back to your cave!"
Ji An pushed away their outstretched hands and said:
"Such a beautiful day and night should not be wasted, I'm going to cultivate now."
He drank too much spiritual wine in the afternoon, and a lot of spiritual energy escaped from his pores. If he didn't circulate his energy to refine it, he would be heartbroken.
Ji An knew he had difficulty even finding his way, so he took out his Beast Taming Token and summoned the Gray Feather Sand Goose.
"Take me to the vicinity of the Azure Jade Tree in the Moonlit Night."
"Gah!"
The sand goose lowered its body to make it easier for its owner to get on, then used its hind legs to lift itself into the air.
The Jade Tree under the Moon slumbers in a gentle dream, its leaves glistening with moisture, enjoying the nourishment of the moonlight.
Ji An sat cross-legged under the tea tree, his mind gradually becoming calm and clear.
He adjusted his breathing rhythm and began practicing the Qingmu Changchun Gong.
This place is far from the cold pool, so it is no longer possible to draw upon the water elemental energy. Vibrant emerald light flies out from the nearby jade mulberry leaves, and a deep yellow light rises from the earth.
The light around his body was slightly distorted, and the moonlight seemed to have changed as well.
Ji An finished his cultivation and opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and clear-headed. The dazed feeling he had after drinking too much alcohol had completely disappeared.
He looked up at the setting moon in the west and realized that it was past midnight.
Cultivating during the day makes one feel warm all over, while cultivating at night makes one feel a slight chill.
He secretly speculated that the difference in cultivation at different times was caused by the changes in yin and yang, since the sun is yang and the moon is yin.
Cultivators in the Chaoyuan stage need to absorb the spiritual essence of the five elements at a specific time to refine it into their bodies and open their divine palace, which corresponds to the changes of the yin and yang mysteries.
Ji An began to cast a planting spell. Various colors of spiritual light shone in the spiritual field, white mist rolled under the moon, and moist rainwater drew streaks of silver.
He summoned his flying shuttle and quickly circled around Crimson Flame Peak.
Other areas can be ignored, but the second-tier mid-grade spirit fields must be carefully tended.
As the night passed, Ye Changqing stepped out of his room; it was already broad daylight.
He gazed at the shimmering, cold pool under the sunlight and sighed inwardly, "It's been so many years since I've been able to sleep for so long."
Xia Yuhan, who was waiting outside the door, stepped forward and smiled:
"Uncle-Master, Uncle-Master Ji is currently cultivating and cannot come at the moment."
He asked me to pass on a message: 'Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality.'
The comforting congee and side dishes are ready. Shall we serve now?
Ye Changqing smiled and said:
"Junior Brother Ji, you're too kind. I'm flattered by such hospitality. There's nothing I can do wrong!"
(End of this chapter)
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