Attempt (Third Update, Please Bookmark and Recommend)

Chapter 40: Attempt (Third Update, Please Bookmark and Recommend)

Medicine Spirit Ghost acknowledged Hu Donghan through the Soul List, then immediately followed his instructions and entered the very center of the three mu of medicinal fields. As a Ghost Wraith that loved spirit herbs, Medicine Spirit Ghost grew somewhat excited the moment he entered the fields.

Medicine Spirit Ghost first circled the surrounding spirit herbs once before returning to the center. With a strange howl, the Ghost Spirit Herb-like Soul Body above his head flew up, then slowly descended into the medicinal field. Afterward, a strange medicinal-scented yin aura gradually appeared around the Ghost Spirit Herb. The moment this yin aura emerged, it spread in all directions, only stopping after it had completely shrouded roughly one mu of medicinal field.

The spirit herbs within the range covered by that strange medicinal-scented yin aura visibly became much more vigorous.

As for Medicine Spirit Ghost, he floated up excitedly, drifting back and forth within the area shrouded by yin aura.

"The area Medicine Spirit Ghost can tend is currently about one mu..." Through the Soul List, Hu Donghan asked Medicine Spirit Ghost whether he could continue expanding his range of control.

However, Medicine Spirit Ghost replied with complete certainty that if he continued expanding the area under his control, his Soul Body might be damaged. The current Medicine Spirit Ghost possessed absolutely no intelligence; he simply said whatever came to mind. Naturally, Hu Donghan had no reason not to believe him.

"One mu is already quite good for me. After all, Medicine Spirit Ghost has only just formed. As long as he can continue being nurtured in the future, the area Medicine Spirit Ghost can control will naturally continue to expand."

"And Medicine Spirit Ghost actually used the spirit herb from when he changed bodies to control the spread of yin aura. I truly hadn't expected that. Although the True Exposition of the Ghost Path contains detailed methods for nurturing and using Medicine Spirit Ghost, it truly does not describe the unusual phenomena that occur when Medicine Spirit Ghost displays his effects. It merely dismisses it with the four words, 'effects are extraordinary.'"

"However, since Medicine Spirit Ghost does not need to watch over the medicinal fields constantly, that means I can have him do other things during the remaining time. Mm... of course, the most important thing now is to see just how long the yin aura within Medicine Spirit Ghost can last."

The medicinal-scented yin aura still permeated the medicinal fields. Hu Donghan frowned as he observed the situation within the fields and also watched Medicine Spirit Ghost's condition. Every so often, he also spared some attention to check whether anyone nearby was peeping at them.

Without realizing it, four shichen had already passed. The horizon was gradually beginning to brighten, while the yin aura within Medicine Spirit Ghost's body had nearly been exhausted.

All of a sudden, Medicine Spirit Ghost sent Hu Donghan a message through the Soul List within his divine soul. If he continued consuming yin aura, it would damage his Soul Body. Only then did Hu Donghan immediately order Medicine Spirit Ghost to stop using his ability.

Having received Hu Donghan's command, the Ghost Spirit Herb within the medicinal field flew swiftly back onto Medicine Spirit Ghost's forehead. Medicine Spirit Ghost, meanwhile, weakly asked Hu Donghan for food.

Hu Donghan reached out and touched his Soul Ring, releasing several Wandering Souls from within. Medicine Spirit Ghost moved with astonishing speed, pouncing directly upon one of the Wandering Souls and devouring it frantically. In just a few seconds, Medicine Spirit Ghost had completely devoured one Wandering Soul, yet the yin aura in his body had recovered by less than one percent! Afterward, Medicine Spirit Ghost continuously devoured Yin Souls until he had swallowed every remaining Wandering Soul Hu Donghan possessed, but his yin aura had only recovered by half. With no more Wandering Souls to devour, Medicine Spirit Ghost lay on the ground in a sickly, listless state, resting.

Hu Donghan glanced at Medicine Spirit Ghost resting nearby, then once again issued a command in his mind, telling Medicine Spirit Ghost to resume nurturing the spirit herbs. Medicine Spirit Ghost immediately sent Hu Donghan a message through the Soul List, saying that the yin aura he had just absorbed required time to be converted before it could once more become yin aura with special effects. This process would take at least half a shichen.

Hu Donghan was somewhat disappointed, but he also felt that it was within his expectations.

Narrowing his eyes, Hu Donghan continued observing Medicine Spirit Ghost's condition as he made a rough calculation in his heart.

"After Medicine Spirit Ghost's yin aura is basically exhausted, it will take roughly one hundred and fifty Wandering Souls to restore all of it. And if Medicine Spirit Ghost is made to nurture spirit herbs at full strength, one cycle for him currently lasts about five shichen. There are twelve shichen in a day, which means at least more than three hundred Wandering Souls will be consumed each day..."

"Of course, Medicine Spirit Ghost's method of 'eating' by directly devouring Wandering Souls is rather crude. It wastes quite a bit of yin aura and also swallows plenty of impurities along with it. Strictly speaking, Medicine Spirit Ghost is only doing this to restore yin aura. Therefore, if I can build a place nearby similar to the Soul-Forming Ground and create a place within a certain range for Medicine Spirit Ghost to 'eat,' then perhaps only one hundred Wandering Souls would be enough to let Medicine Spirit Ghost have his fill..."

"Moreover, if Medicine Spirit Ghost can free up some time, I can also draw upon a portion of his soul power to further purify the yin aura. That would better nourish Medicine Spirit Ghost's Soul Body as well, separating out all the impurities he accidentally absorbed into his Soul Body when he first solidified."

"The number of Wandering Souls consumed does not matter. They are merely some Spirit Stones. Medicine Spirit Ghost's growth is what matters!"

As Hu Donghan thought, he had already made certain plans for his future life at Little Jade Flat.

Medicine Spirit Ghost was ultimately different from Medicinal-Scent Ghost. Medicinal-Scent Ghost could increase the growth rate of spirit herbs by twenty percent, whereas Medicine Spirit Ghost could double their rate of growth. Anyone with eyes could see the difference. Thus, in Hu Donghan's view, this Small Medicine Field had to be completely isolated from the other two medicinal fields!

At the very least, the strange sight created by Medicine Spirit Ghost's growth here absolutely could not be seen by the servant disciples!

"It seems the next step should be to have those servant disciples first build a fence or wall around the Small Medicine Field. As for my residence, it should also be moved here in the future. Once the Small Medicine Field is protected, there can be only one entrance and exit, which will be my residence. The front door will connect with the outside world, while the back door will lead to the medicinal field..."

"Also, a secret chamber should be specially built inside the house to create a 'dining hall' for Medicine Spirit Ghost. My own cultivation area should be prepared as well. When Medicine Spirit Ghost nurtures spirit herbs, he actually only needs to release the Ghost Spirit Herb. Therefore, while nurturing spirit herbs, Medicine Spirit Ghost can also cultivate the Profound Yin Heart Method and assist my cultivation..."

Hu Donghan's thoughts came in fragments, but he soon summed up a general plan.

With a thought, Hu Donghan activated the Soul List and recalled Medicine Spirit Ghost, who was still resting, back into the Soul List. Only then did he leave the Small Medicine Field.

End of Chapter.