Daoist Master Zhengyang carefully recalled the cultivation progress of many Chao Origin Stage cultivators within the sect, predicting the situation in ten years, and smiled:

"You need not worry about this. Since your junior brother Ji An broke through to the Chao Origin Stage, the number of high-tier spirit plants in the sect has been steadily increasing.

Even just one place such as Red Flame Peak can meet your needs."

Ji An consumes wood element qi, without applying for the sect’s support.

In another ten years, the quantity of high-tier spirit plants at Red Flame Peak will definitely increase substantially, possibly supplying two cultivators with wood element qi consumption at the same time!

...

Yuanhe Mountain, Purple Cloud Hall at Heavenly Prayer Peak.

Daoist Master Nanshan paused briefly, listening to the clang of iron horses in the wind, sighed softly, and then entered the Hall.

Blue smoke curled up from the bronze furnace, while the fragrance of osmanthus drifted outward.

Master Beichen sat at the back of the hall, a clutter of maps spread out across the desk.

He looked up, observing the slowly approaching cultivator, and said:

"Is something amiss? I can sense the heaviness in your footsteps."

Daoist Master Nanshan approached, nodded, and said:

"Luofeng Valley didn’t agree to our request, and the number of pills exchanged this time is only half of what we need.

Their reason is that their disciples have a great demand, and during the outbreak of demon calamities, Chao Origin Stage disciples from various sects perished.

In the Canglan Secret Realm incident, they suffered the gravest losses.

They lost a large number of elite disciples; there won’t be many newly broken-through Chao Origin Stage disciples in recent years."

Even when the Golden Core Daoist Master personally visited, they were not particularly accommodating.

He snorted coldly, continuing:

"In my view, Luofeng Valley’s action is an indirect attempt to hinder our development.

If my prediction is correct, the Golden Spirit Sect would face the same treatment.

The demon calamity isn’t completely over, and demon cultivators still lurk in the Western Continent. They’ve already begun to guard against allies. Bah!"

Master Beichen was silent for a moment, then said:

"A weakened Yuanhe Mountain is what they wish to see. I foresaw this outcome long ago.

In another twenty years, merchant flying ships from the Central Continent will arrive, and then we will exchange resources with the cultivators from the Cloud Sea Business Alliance."

A cold glint flashed through his eyes, as he added:

"Some families dependent on the sect are tardy in submitting enough resources; I will leave the sect tomorrow to see what tricks they intend to play!"

Yuanhe Mountain disciples suffered heavy losses, significantly weakening their control over surrounding areas, stirring thoughts among some families.

This was intolerable to him, and he planned to set an example by selecting a few to punish.

"As the sect leader, having you personally handle such minor matters makes outsiders think there’s no one left in the sect!

Tomorrow, I will go on behalf of Sect Leader; give me the list of those families."

Daoist Master Nanshan said furiously, needing to vent after experiencing setbacks at Luofeng Valley.

"Very well, junior brother, don’t be too harsh; we still rely on these families to gather resources."

"Rest assured, I know the limits."

...

Ji An stepped off the teleportation array, opened the Dharma Prohibition, and walked out of the stone house.

Wei Songtao saluted, his expression akin to a blooming flower:

"Ancestor, good news!

Today, during my inspection of the Spirit Field, I discovered a Tier Two Middle Grade Jade Leaf Mulberry unexpectedly blooming, with its leaves crisp like jade, emitting about half a foot of spirit light."

According to prior experience, it is only three to four months until the blooming of Spiritual Mulberry; it’s not the season for blooming at all.

The halo emitted by other Middle Grade Spiritual Mulberries hardly measures five inches. He speculated that the spirit plant had upgraded to Tier Two Upper Grade.

Ji An raised his eyebrows, instantly understanding the meaning behind the speaker’s words.

"Let’s go and take a look; lead the way!"

Fiery mist, as vibrant as flaming clouds, rose beneath their feet, like a flying fire meteor speeding toward the Spirit Field beside the Cold Pool.

Guided past the Cold Pool, Ji An immediately spotted the most radiant spirit plant amidst the multitude of trees.

He landed on the ground, inhaling the delicate fragrance of flowers, feeling instantly refreshed.

Grasping the trunk of the Spiritual Mulberry, he probed with his Divine Sense, sensing the fluctuations of life and smiling.

Ji An turned his head, excitedly saying:

"I remember that this area birthed the first Tier Two Spiritual Mulberry at Red Flame Peak, and I even recall there were two at the time."

He always believed that the first Tier Two Upper Grade spirit plant would be born in this Spirit Field, and indeed it was.

"Congratulations, Ancestor. Red Flame Peak will undoubtedly become the sect’s most abundant Dao Field!" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

"Haha, it certainly will.

Songtao, go to the warehouse and withdraw two hundred Spirit Stones; take one hundred for yourself, and fifty each for the other two. This is your reward.

Additionally, your remuneration will be increased by thirty percent, executed next time it’s distributed."

At Red Flame Peak, disciples’ rewards are distributed every three months.

"Thank you, Ancestor, for your generous rewards."

Wei Songtao grinned, feeling increasingly comfortable working here with the reward of a hundred Spirit Stones plus a thirty percent hike in future payments.

Though the quantity of high-tier spirit plants at Red Flame Peak keeps growing, their density lessens, with less work yet higher pay.

...

The sunset gradually sank behind the distant mountains, calming Ji An’s excitement.

The first Tier Two Upper Grade spirit plant was born; can the second one be far behind?

This is merely the prologue; more upper-grade spirit plants will be cultivated in the future.

He took out a Communication Golden Sword, recorded the message, and said:

’Disciple Ji An reports; today at Red Flame Peak, a Jade Leaf Mulberry has been nurtured to Tier Two Upper Grade, reporting the joyous news to the Ancestor.’

Golden spirit light streaked across the sky toward Sunrise Peak.

Ji An rode the cloud to the Fire Element Spirit Fruit orchard, the sun having completely set, grasping the precise timing.

Taking position, he produced a "ho" sound.

The impure qi within his heart was completely expelled, a strand of warm airflow entering his mouth, flowing through the Immortal Vein into his heart.

The rising of Ding Fire and Qi of Bing Fire intertwined and merged, swiftly devoured by the Divine Mansion’s core.

Ji An consumed twelve strands of qi, utilizing all the Bing Fire qi consumed during the day.

Swallowing a single type of Bing Fire qi or Ding Fire qi consumes less Divine Sense than consuming wood element qi, enabling him to consume twelve strands of qi.

The clouds in the western sky shifted from blazing red to leaden gray, and as the last sliver of light vanished, everything splendid became silent, merging into the vast night sky.

The moon hadn’t risen yet, starlight glittered across the heavens.

Ji An gazed at the starry sky, ears filled with the song of the wind, finding everything serene and beautiful, his heart filled with delight.

He formed a spell, letting Magical Power quickly traverse through the Immortal Vein, feeling deep inspiration, the Dharma Seal in his hand abruptly changing.

The Magical Power once mixed in the Immortal Vein immediately divided into two distinct streams, one dark green, one emerald, spiraling and entwining together.

The magic technique was activated; a Cyan Dragon emerged from the void accompanied by the majestic roar of a dragon, a pillar of verdant light charging toward the sky.

The flourishing growth of magic intent permeated, yet the usual spectacle of radiant glory showering down with lush grass and blossoming flowers did not manifest at all.

"I understand now!"

Ji An grinned, his intuition had triggered a flash of insight in his mind, he slightly adjusted the Dharma Seal and used strong Divine Sense to separate Yin Yang unity of Jia and Yi wood.

Achieving the Azure Dragon Shocking Skill’s sole dispersion of growth fervor without the drift of wood element spiritual energy.

This way, Earth Spirit Plants and Gold Spirit Plants should also leverage the Azure Dragon Shocking Skill for "Fertilization."

However, Fire Element Plants requiring wood element spiritual energy to nourish the fire attribute origin would see diminished effects by this flawless execution compared to before.

"Once more!"

Ji An chuckled, activating the Azure Dragon Shocking Skill again.

A Cyan Dragon appeared, its roar echoed through the mountains, verdant brilliance filled the sky like grains of jade beads, falling like rain.

Within the jade beads swam a Cyan Dragon, the ground lush with grass and blooming flowers.

Wood element spiritual energy converged eagerly into the spirit plants; the leaves of the Dragon Blood Tree burned brightly, Dragon Blood Fruit emitted crimson spirit light.

In this orchard, all spirit plants reached Tier Two, including the Spiritual Peach trees planted a few years back.

Containing four Middle Grade Dragon Blood Trees, six Middle Grade Spiritual Apricot Trees, and twenty-one Middle Grade Spiritual Peach Trees.

When the light and shadows dispersed, Ji An nodded in satisfaction, releasing the Zhurong Divine Fire Spell.

A flame-wrapped humanoid figure appeared in the void, the ground instantly became a sea of fire.

The scorching light brought warmth and vigor, exuding an infectious sense of passionate exuberance.