Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

"Now that the Immortal City Law Enforcement Team is watching us, rather than being restrained, it is better to take a bold gamble. As long as the master escapes the Forbidden Magic Array, it’s like a dragon returning to the sea, and his strength can quickly recover."

His eyes were filled with treachery, and as time passed, his emotions became more and more violent, gradually becoming uncontrollable.

Pei Xiu shook her head and retorted:

"There are Nascent Soul cultivators backing Red Rock Immortal City. If we stir up trouble, it might attract their attention.

At most, the master will be re-sealed, but we will be wiped out."

The master’s demon body can withstand the suppression of the Dharma Prohibition. To erase it would require the expenditure of a Nascent Soul level’s power over a thousand years; no Nascent Soul cultivator would sacrifice themselves in this way.

They were merely cultivators implanted with demon souls; Golden Core-level power would be enough to kill them.

Yuan Hong bared his teeth, "If no blood and flesh divine souls are sent to the relic, the master will severely punish us. Do you really want to experience that fate worse than death again?"

The others remained silent, fear showing on their faces, for the feeling of being devoured by ten thousand ants was truly terrifying.

Pei Xiu coughed and said:

"Perhaps the Forbidden Magic Array will soon lose its effect, then the master will naturally be able to break free."

Yuan Hong looked coldly at the others. Although the room was pitch black, it did not affect his vision.

"Don’t rely on assumptions. I think we should have a contingency plan. If we send Liu Rui to the relic, it can remain stable for two months. What do we do afterward?"

To him, passive waiting was always the worst choice.

Zhang Le pondered for a moment and said:

"After two months, we will begin to capture cultivators who venture into the deep mountains to hunt demons.

If necessary, we might lure the Law Enforcement Team into the relic, and if the master gathers enough power from this, he can force his way through the Forbidden Magic Array.

The cultivators from the Law Enforcement Hall are elite; their blood and flesh divine souls would be a great supplement to the master."

Yuan Hong lowered his eyes and said, "We can only do this."

...

Xuelan Street, Sunx’s Spiritual Rice Shop.

The clerk enthusiastically welcomed and warmly said:

"Senior, is there anything I can help you with?"

Ji An glanced at the counter and said:

"I want to buy a batch of Tier Two Lower Grade spirit soil."

The spirit soil to cultivate the Spirit Field in the Gourd World was running out, and he didn’t plan to continue buying from Zhou’s Spiritual Rice Shop, so he decided to change places.

The shopkeeper, who was organizing the ledger, stood up with a wide smile:

"What type of spirit soil does the senior plan to purchase, and how much?"

The profit from Tier Two spirit soil was remarkable, and judging by the guest’s demeanor, this could be a big deal.

"All five types of spirit soil are needed."

The shopkeeper raised an eyebrow, "Senior, please come upstairs to chat."

He led the guest to the VIP room on the second floor, "Senior, please have a seat."

He turned and instructed the maid, "Little Zhang, serve the good tea!"

After Ji An sat down, he stated his purpose directly, "I want to purchase one thousand pounds each of Tier Two lower grade Red Flame Sand and Earth Yellow Crystal, and two thousand pounds each of lower grade Black Moisture Soil, White Condensed Soil, and Cyan Splendor Soil."

Because he had to purchase Spiritual Fiends from Yuan Hong and others every year, his stock of middle-grade Spirit Stones was not very sufficient. He could not afford to buy too much spirit soil.

Besides, a lot of Fire Coral in the Gourd World had already been cultivated to Tier Two lower grade, and Tier Two spiritual insects had appeared among the Spirit-Devouring Worm Swarm.

The spirit soil for cultivating the Fire Element and Earth Element Spirit Fields would soon become self-sufficient.

"No problem, may I ask, which family does the senior belong to?

If it is a family with which we Sunx have a long-term cooperation, you can enjoy more discounts on trading spirit soil."

"Our family has no cooperative relationship with Sunx, so please don’t ask."

Ji An presented a cold demeanor, not wanting too much affiliation with shops selling spirit soil.

"Oh, then let’s settle the accounts.

Red Flame Sand is eight Spirit Stones per pound, one thousand pounds is eight thousand Spirit Stones... totaling fifty-six thousand Spirit Stones."

This price was the same as Zhou’s shop, Ji An nodded slightly and began to haggle, but the shopkeeper didn’t budge, only giving a discount of two thousand Spirit Stones.

The maid served the Spirit Tea, and the shopkeeper introduced with pride:

"Senior, please enjoy, this is the treasured Tier Two Middle Grade White Mist Tea."

The climate in the Far North is not suitable for the growth of Spirit Tea Trees, and there are no such Spirit Woods in the wild, so Spirit Tea is a luxury item, especially high-tier Spirit Tea.

Ji An took a sip from the tea cup and said insincerely:

"Good tea."

To him, Tier Two Middle Grade Spirit Tea had hardly any effect.

After a few casual exchanges, the shopkeeper stood up:

"Senior, please wait a moment, I will go get the spirit soil."

A moment later, the shopkeeper returned and placed a storage bag containing spirit soil on the table.

"Senior, please check."

After verifying the quality of the goods, Ji An took out enough middle-grade Spirit Stones to complete the transaction, then got up to leave.

The shopkeeper courteously saw him to the shop’s door, "Should you have any needs, you are welcome to come again. Our shop’s goods are complete, and we also welcome the sale of Spirit Medicine."

Ji An slightly pouted. The shop did not offer much of a discount today, so he was unlikely to return, and he decided that when he left Red Rock Immortal City, he would sell Pearl Blood Rice to other shops.

Now in the Gourd World, there is a bag for storing Spirit Rice, and it has already stored two thousand pounds of Spirit Rice.

...

A month passed.

Red clouds, like clear morning light, shielded against the invasion of wind and snow. Ji An stood with his hands behind his back, smiling broadly, in a very good mood.

Yesterday, Gu Mingyuan sent someone to inform him that a large spirit tide was brewing in a mine, a good opportunity to understand the principle of Gold Generating Water.

After flying for half an hour, he arrived at Black Tortoise Snow Mountain, descending slowly on the Guest Welcoming Peak.

A steward stepped forward, "Are you Elder Ji? Uncle Gu had urgent matters today and could not come, so he specially instructed me to accompany you."

The steward was a late-stage Foundation Establishment female cultivator of dignified elegance, wearing a bright yellow silk skirt, and a golden jade hairpin on her head, her voice gentle and soft.

In fact, Gu Mingyuan deliberately avoided the meeting because seeing a cultivator’s struggle against a large-scale Gold Element Spirit Tide for the first time can be rather unseemly, and witnessing someone’s embarrassment is not pleasant.

Ji An, with a high spirit, waved his hand grandly, "Thank you, fellow Daoist, lead the way."

The female cultivator lowered her eyes, "Please follow me. The clan elders predict that the eruption of this spirit tide will be massive; please be prepared, senior."

She had seen many cultivators get hurt during large spirit tide eruptions; the destructive power of Gold Element Spiritual Qi is the strongest among the Power of the Five Elements.

Recognizing the caution in her words, Ji An kindly replied:

"I have a defensive spiritual artifact. If I encounter danger, I will surely protect myself.

If my Dharma Body is injured, it would not be just a loss of face but would delay healing for quite a while."

Having witnessed the terrifying explosion of the Gold Element Spirit Mechanism in the profound mysterious space of the Stone Turtle, he harbored no complacency.

"Senior understands clearly, but the Gold Element Spirit Tide erupts very quickly, so if you feel you cannot resist, you must not hesitate."

The female cultivator tried to be tactful; every few years, someone would get injured during a spirit tide eruption, and some even sustain injuries to their Dantian, needing to spend a fortune on healing holy medicine.

She flew on a spiritual artifact ahead, while Ji An followed closely on a cloud.

After flying for about half an hour, the two entered a massive cave at the foot of a peak on the north side of a mountain.

The passage inclined upward and Ji An felt an abundant metallic ambience at the cave entrance.

The female cultivator cleared her throat and said:

"Senior, I will not accompany you further. There is only one spiral main path down here, each fork is marked.

You just need to walk down directly, the deeper the location, the stronger the spirit tide eruption, please proceed according to your strength. If you get injured, our Gu Clan is not responsible."

She had explained everything she could; whether he listens is beyond her concern.

At this point, she understood why Gu Mingyuan hadn’t come to greet him. It could have seemed condescending, and should he get injured, it would be awkward for Uncle Gu to be outside.

Ji An smiled, "Thank you. When exactly have you predicted the violent eruption of the spirit tide?"

"Approximately in a day."

"Got it. Goodbye."

A golden spirit cloud formed under Ji An’s feet, and he stooped to fly deep into the cave.