Chapter 345 Arrangement
Stepping out of the cave, Ji An made a hand seal to activate the mimicry array, and the cave entrance once again transformed into a mountain of rocks.
The two flew away on clouds, and the passionate red on the ground turned into azure waves.
The leaves rustled and swayed in the wind, like joyful applause.
Ji An introduced:
"This is the area with the most high-grade spiritual plants: nineteen Emerald Leaf Mulberry trees, four Jade Vine Trees, seven Azure Dragon Woods, and one Cloud Top Jade Tree."
"Do these spiritual plants have the potential to be cultivated into second-tier top-grade plants?"
This is the issue that Master Zhengyang is most concerned about, as second-tier top-grade spiritual plants are the strategic resource that the sect lacks the most.
The sect's spiritual veins have been upgraded to the third-tier low-grade level, and top-quality resources will gradually become the mainstream.
Ji An replied:
"The Azure Dragon Wood and the Cloud Top Jade Tree have this potential, but the other two spiritual plants have already reached the limit of their superior grade potential."
If there's a tiny chance that the Red Cloud Pine might be upgraded to the highest grade, then the Jade Leaf Mulberry and the Green Ivy Fruit have absolutely no chance.
The two talked as they took off and landed repeatedly in the spirit field.
Master Zhengyang examined the condition of each of the superior spiritual plants, and finally arrived at the Jade Tree on the Cloud Peak.
He glanced around, finally settling his gaze on the lush green leaves of the superior-grade spirit tree, and nodded in satisfaction:
"In the future, we should plant more spiritual trees with greater potential; these tea trees are quite good."
You can never have too many spiritual plants that can restore consciousness and nourish the soul.
"That's what I'm thinking too. Once the Azure Jade Tree of the Moon and the Jade Tree of the Cloud Peak produce seeds, I will increase the cultivation of these spiritual plants."
Ji An had long had this plan in mind; the spirit tea was the key to his rapid opening of the divine palace.
Having consumed Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea for many years, his already superior spiritual strength compared to other cultivators of the same level has become even stronger.
The speed of opening the Earth God Palace was nearly 10% faster than when opening the Fire Palace, saving at least half a year.
"If there are many seeds, some can be sent to the Diligent Work Hall so that other fellow disciples can also plant them."
If every Foundation Establishment cultivator's dojo planted a few tea trees, the sect's spiritual tea should be self-sufficient in a few years.
Weapon refiners, alchemists, talisman makers, and other cultivators who expend their spiritual energy can all benefit from it.
Ji An nodded:
"I will."
He was not afraid of competition from his peers at all. The spiritual tea produced by Crimson Flame Peak was unparalleled in the Western Continent in terms of both grade and quality.
Master Zhengyang was even more satisfied and laughed:
Where are the other two top-grade spiritual plants?
He had been counting in his mind, and there were only forty-eight top-grade spiritual plants left.
Ji An pointed towards the cold pool and said:
"Two top-grade spirit peach trees, the seeds of which came from the sect's top-grade spirit peach trees."
A look of nostalgia appeared in Zhengyang Zhenren's eyes, "Isn't this also a continuation of the life of that top-grade spiritual fruit tree!"
After the visit, seeing that the old ancestor showed no sign of leaving, Ji An said warmly:
"Ancestor, please come to the living room to talk and taste the produce of Crimson Flame Peak."
If the leader doesn't leave, we should treat him well.
Master Zhengyang nodded and said kindly:
"I haven't eaten human food for many years, and I've forgotten the taste. Today I'll stay here for lunch."
After breaking through to the Golden Core level, he gradually lost his appetite, but today he suddenly had the urge to eat something.
"I will definitely satisfy the Ancestor!"
Ji An led the person to the living room and said:
"Please sit down for now, Ancestor. I will tell my disciples to prepare a meal."
He strode out and found Wei Songtao:
"Quickly tell Cuihua to serve some cold dishes first, and then take out five sections of each type of medium-grade bamboo tube wine."
Then, using the best ingredients from Crimson Flame Peak, they prepared a table of their signature dishes.
He called Tian Tiezhu over to help out and do some work.
If you need to buy monster meat from Luoyan Mountain, you can run errands for me.
He took out the shuttle and handed it to the other party.
"Okay."
Wei Songtao agreed and jogged away.
He knew very well who the visitor was: the sect leader, the Golden Core Ancestor!
This was the second time he had seen the patriarch. How many Qi Refining disciples in the entire sect had such an honor?
At this moment, he admired Ji An even more, for the other party was able to converse with the ancestor after breaking through to the Chaoyuan stage for more than ten years.
Ji An returned to the living room and chatted with the old ancestor, recounting the events of when he first settled in Crimson Flame Peak.
A moment later, Zhang Cuihua came in carrying a tray.
She carefully placed the pickled bamboo shoots, braised beef, honey osmanthus cake, and other spiritual foods on the table.
Wei Songtao followed behind her and put down the cut bamboo tubes.
"Alright, I'll pour the wine, you go help."
Ji An opened the pine nut wine and mulberry wine respectively, and poured two cups of each.
If it weren't for the astringent taste of the green leaf wine, he would definitely have served it as well.
"Ancestor, please taste this special spirit wine."
Master Zhengyang picked up the bamboo tube with great interest and flicked it twice with his fingers. "What's so special about the spirit wine brewed this way?"
"Nourishing the spirit wine with the wood element energy of the Qingling bamboo can make the wood and fire element spirit wines more fragrant, mellow and rich."
Compared to ordinary cellar storage methods, this method can increase the spiritual energy it contains, by about 30%.
Ji An said, silently adding in his mind, "It's just that some spirit bamboo is scarce; apart from Crimson Flame Peak, other places in the sect don't have the resources for it."
These spirit bamboos are all second-tier spirit bamboos, exclusive to the 'rich'.
"A very good idea," said Master Zhengyang, after tasting each type of spirit wine.
"Good wine. Back when I was still a cultivator in the Chaoyuan stage, I didn't live as well as you."
When he broke through to the Golden Core stage, the sect held a grand banquet, but the quality of the spiritual wine served was inferior to what he was drinking at that moment.
Ji An grinned, scratching his head and chuckling sheepishly.
After a few casual words, Master Zhengyang's expression turned serious:
"I remember during the battle at Mingfeng Mountain, you were hit by the Golden Feathered Eagle Demon King's Blood-Transforming Soul-Chasing Curse?"
"Yes, while the demon calamity was still ongoing, that demon king often wandered around outside the sect's protective array."
Even after the monsters have left, it will occasionally come back.
However, ever since the sect killed that demon cultivator at the ninth level of the Golden Core stage, the Blood-Transforming Soul-Chasing Curse has never been activated again.
Master Zhengyang nodded slightly and said:
"Now that you have opened the Fire Element Divine Palace, you will have to open the Earth Element Divine Palace when you reach the third stage of the Chaoyuan Realm."
At that time, you needed to go out to absorb Qi, and you were not allowed to leave the sect until the Blood-Transforming Soul-Chasing Curse was completely consumed.
In fact, he intended for this disciple to practice Qi cultivation within the sect, as this would be safer.
For the sect, the other party is of great significance.
However, the other party is a cultivator who is expected to break through to the Golden Core stage. Without sufficient mental tempering, it will be very difficult to break through to the Golden Core stage.
Sometimes, you need to let go.
Ji An examined his body internally, glanced at the green patterns covering his entire body, and smiled:
"Thank you for your concern, Ancestor. When I break through to the third stage of the Chaoyuan realm, the Blood Transformation Soul Chasing Curse should be completely eradicated."
Since his Wood Palace reached perfection, numerous delicate, vein-like patterns have extended from his liver, drawing power from the Soul Curse to nourish his soul.
The Demon King deserves some credit for his soul becoming so powerful.
"It can be erased so quickly?"
Master Zhengyang was somewhat suspicious and pressed for an answer:
"are you sure?"
The power of the Blood-Transforming Soul-Chasing Curse should not last for such a short time.
Ji An nodded solemnly, explained his physical condition, and then said:
"I'm sure I won't joke with my own life."
"That's good. Before you leave the sect, come to the Wuji Hall. I have something to give you."
After a while, grilled fish, grilled meat, stewed soup and other dishes were served one after another. Master Zhengyang tasted each one and praised them highly.
He ate better spiritual food during his travels in Middle-earth.
However, this was the first time such extravagance had been observed within the sect, with a significant portion of the ingredients for this lunch reaching the mid-grade level of the second tier.
Upon returning to Chaoyang Peak, Master Zhengyang immediately sent a message via his golden sword, urgently summoning Jia Yu, Zhang Zizhao, and Lin Jiuxiao.
After several disciples arrived at the Wuji Hall, he said in a deep voice:
"Zizhao, call Chu Huaige and go to Crimson Flame Peak to survey the earth veins and devise a plan to improve the quality of the spiritual veins, the sooner the better."
"Jia Yu, whatever materials they need, don't be stingy."
Lin Jiuxiao nodded slightly. He agreed with the decision. He was very satisfied with the speed at which the Wood Element Divine Palace was growing, thanks to his frequent consumption of Green Leaf Wine.
Crimson Flame Peak is now even more bountiful, and all high-ranking cultivators in the sect can directly benefit from it.
Zhang Zizhao's expression changed slightly, and he cupped his hands in greeting, saying:
“Ancestor, upgrading the grade of a branch lineage alone requires a massive amount of resources. This decision means that the sect will have to pay a lot of extra spiritual resources.”
The spiritual veins of Crimson Flame Peak are attached to the main spiritual vein in the south of the sect. If they do not improve along with the main spiritual vein, they will have to bear the cost of the earth energy in the spiritual veins being continuously injected into the main spiritual vein.
Compared to obtaining improvement through normal means, this method consumes at least tens of thousands more low-grade spirit stones each year.
Equivalent to hundreds of high-grade spirit stones, it's a huge burden.
Master Zhengyang gently shook his head and said:
"We don't need that many. I've carefully sensed the geological features of Crimson Flame Peak."
The power of the Chaoyuan stage spell is much better than I expected. The earth veins are very robust, constantly overflowing spiritual energy into the main spiritual vein, clearly nourishing it.
Zhang Zizhao's expression relaxed:
"That would make things much easier, but is it worth it?"
Master Zhengyang laughed heartily, "Of course it's worth it!"
He lowered his voice and recounted what he had seen and heard at Crimson Flame Peak that day.
"Phoenix Tree, Soul Nourishing Tree, Green Leaf Red Lotus, Dark Moon Jade Tree, and Mysterious Leaf Sword Bamboo—these spiritual plants deserve to be planted in better spiritual fields."
After upgrading the Crimson Flame Peak's spiritual veins to the second-tier, high-grade, I will decide whether to continue upgrading the veins' grade, depending on the situation.
Zhang Zizhao's face lit up with excitement, and he shouted:
"Disciple understands. I will go to Crimson Flame Peak with Huaige tomorrow."
It was actually a fourth-tier treasure plant, a treasure belonging to the Nascent Soul sect.
Spending an extra few hundred thousand spirit stones each year to obtain such a bright future is a bargain!
Jia Yu said:
“I’ll go too, so I can find out the required materials as soon as possible and then quickly mobilize resources.”
While the others went to work, his main purpose in going to Crimson Flame Peak was to freeload off some drinks.
Master Zhengyang turned his head and said:
"Jiuxiao, I order the Enforcement Hall to establish a branch near Crimson Flame Peak to increase the scope and intensity of patrols on the western perimeter of the sect."
"Yes, ma'am."
(End of this chapter)
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