Days Were Getting Better

"According to Senior Chen Yushu, these three are Spirit Rice seeds.

And for him to value them so highly, these so-called Spirit Rice seeds are definitely far from ordinary."

Zhou Changwang examined the three seeds.

He knew that even among Spirit Rice, there were distinctions.

For example, the Spirit Grain Rice he planted was considered the most ordinary kind of Spirit Rice. Normally, one Spirit Stone could be exchanged for ten jin. Though the price had fallen recently, it was still not something everyone could afford to eat.

Beyond Spirit Grain Rice, there was Crescent Rice, five jin for one Low-Grade Spirit Stone; Blood-Red Rice, two jin for one Low-Grade Spirit Stone; and even Spirit Fruit Rice, of which one Low-Grade Spirit Stone could only buy one jin...

Of course, the more expensive the rice, the better it tasted and the more efficiently it could be absorbed for cultivation.

Even the same kind of Spirit Rice had different grades. For instance, if Spirit Grain Rice was cultivated by a Spirit Plant Master and the best was selected from the best, after several generations, the seeds could break through their grade limit and reach Mid-Grade.

Mid-Grade Spirit Rice not only tasted better, but also contained far more spiritual energy, allowing cultivators to improve their cultivation faster.

It was said that the Foundation Establishment cultivators normally ate Mid-Grade Spirit Rice cultivated by certain specialized Spirit Plant Masters.

"Unfortunately, these three Spirit Rice seeds possess no spirituality at all. They are deathly still, without the slightest trace of life.

Even Senior Chen Yushu found it difficult to cultivate them successfully and restore their vitality. With my methods, it is even more impossible."

Zhou Changwang sighed and glanced at his Attribute Panel.

No matter how he looked at it, only the Growth Technique seemed capable of affecting these three Spirit Rice seeds.

The Growth Technique was an essential plant spell for Spirit Plant Masters. Its main purpose was to inject spiritual energy into spiritual plants and help them grow.

A skilled Spirit Plant Master could stimulate a seed to grow, bloom, bear fruit, and wither all within a single day...

These three Spirit Rice seeds had lost all vitality and spirituality. There was a great chance that they were already dead seeds.

But since he had promised Chen Yushu that he would give it a try, he did not give up immediately.

What if?

He was extremely curious about these Spirit Rice seeds as well.

If he could cultivate them successfully, leaving aside Chen Yushu's reward, the seeds themselves would be immensely valuable.

Perhaps others had failed to cultivate them only because their Growth Technique realm was too low. But what if it reached proficiency, minor accomplishment, major accomplishment, or even perfection?

Could it turn decay into magic?

"If it really doesn't work, I'll just treat it as spell practice."

With that thought, Zhou Changwang immediately began controlling the spiritual power within his body, condensing runes and casting the Growth Technique.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

After five breaths, the spell took shape.

Growth Technique +1

With a flick of his finger, specks of spiritual light swiftly scattered and flowed into the three seeds.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

Unfortunately, it was like mud sinking into the sea. The three seeds showed no reaction at all.

Zhou Changwang was not surprised.

His Growth Technique was only at the introductory level. There was simply no way it could revive these three seeds.

He did not pause, instead casting the Growth Technique again.

One time, two times, three times...

He had always had the habit of practicing spells every night.

Previously, he had practiced the Geng Metal Finger.

But after the Geng Metal Finger reached proficiency, its commotion was rather great, and it damaged the ground too severely. There was still an area in his room filled with holes and broken mud.

Practicing the Growth Technique instead was much easier.

He no longer had to worry about anyone hearing the commotion and causing unnecessary trouble.

Growth Technique +1

Buzz!

Suddenly, Zhou Changwang's movements paused.

In that instant, countless experiences regarding the cultivation of the Growth Technique surfaced in his mind, as though he had already practiced it thousands upon thousands of times.

Countless insights into the Growth Technique followed as well.

"The Growth Technique has leveled up.

It has reached the proficiency level."

Zhou Changwang immediately understood, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

Compared to the Geng Metal Finger, the Growth Technique consumed far less spiritual power. Moreover, under the effects of "Cultivation Mode," the spiritual power in his body was enough for him to cultivate more than thirty times.

That was why he had been able to raise the Growth Technique from its previous (Introductory 69/100) to its current (Proficient 1/200) in one go.

Then, he could not help glancing at his Attribute Panel.

Name: Zhou Changwang

Lifespan: 17/75

Cultivation: Qi Refining Second Layer (37/100)

Cultivation Method: Five Elements Formula (Proficient 17/200)

Skills: Spirit Rain Art (Proficient 198/200), Cleansing Art (Introductory 62/100), Growth Technique (Proficient 1/200), Geng Metal Finger (Proficient 124/200)

...

"The Growth Technique is proficient now, and the Spirit Rain Art is about to break through into the next realm. Even the Geng Metal Finger only needs two more days, judging by today's progress..."

Zhou Changwang felt utterly invigorated.

As for his cultivation.

Though it was improving slowly.

He could see progress every day. Moreover, he planned to eat Spirit Rice for all three meals and cultivate with spirit insects from now on. His cultivation speed would surely increase another step.

The five Low-Grade Spirit Stones on him were also one source of confidence.

At the very least, compared to the complete poverty of a few days ago.

His days were getting better.

The only problem was...

"Father has been gone for over twenty days without any news."

A trace of worry immediately appeared on Zhou Changwang's face.

People's hearts were made of flesh. Having absorbed all the original owner's memories, he knew that his father worked so hard and risked following cultivators into the mountains to hunt demon beasts all for his sake.

No matter the reason, he had to shoulder this responsibility. Deep down, he truly cared greatly about the other man's safety.

"Perhaps they only went deeper into the mountains. They should return in a few days."

Zhou Changwang frowned, but could only console himself.

Yet when he thought of just how dangerous the cultivation world was... he himself was merely a Rogue Cultivator and spirit farmer. He had nothing to his name and spent every day tending his small plot of land. Cultivators from the Spirit Plant Hall also came to patrol every few days, so naturally he did not need to face too much danger.

But his father had gone into the mountains with demon-hunting cultivators to hunt demon beasts. Not only did he need to guard against those powerful and terrifying demon beasts, he also had to beware of every passing cultivator.

Even cultivators on the same team might draw their blades against one another over profit...

There were far too many such examples in the cultivation world.

Every year, quite a few demon-hunting cultivators died outside for all sorts of reasons.

Not to mention, his father did not possess spiritual roots and was not a cultivator...

Suppressing the worry in his heart, Zhou Changwang decided that he would ask someone to investigate tomorrow. Only then did he come back to himself.

Glancing at the three seeds in his hand, he no longer had the desire to continue stimulating them. More importantly, there was not much spiritual power left in his body. He sealed them away once more, then sat cross-legged on his bed and circulated the Five Elements Formula again, recovering his spiritual power while cultivating.

The next day, after finishing a bowl of Spirit Rice porridge, Zhou Changwang felt a faint sense of satisfaction in both body and mind.

After checking the sky, he hurried out the door.

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