Chapter 8, Transmission of Skills

She sat on the ground, unable to stop her lingering fear.

Jiang Yue's eyes widened in surprise, and at this moment, he finally had a vague understanding of the prices in the cultivation world

In addition, the jade slips contain some basic spells such as the Dust Cleansing Technique and the Wind Whirling Technique, as well as the Object Control Method. You should study them more and practice on your own.

Within the Tianyan Sect, there are nearly 10,000 spiritual farmers, yet there are only 36 spiritual farming masters. Each of them is an expert in cultivation, managing at least one valley of land. Whether it is spiritual grains or spiritual herbs, both the yield and quality are exceptional, earning the respect of the sect and various alchemy elders.

Tao Fengnian gently rubbed Jiang Yuebai's head and said softly, "Even if you want to compete, you must first stay alive. The reason I ask you to endure and hide at this moment is that you are not yet able to protect yourself completely. I have not asked you to stop your cultivation."

The rules of the Tianyan Sect stipulate that the sect's cultivation techniques and magical arts must not be taught privately. However, the Spirit Cultivator is responsible for the provisions and spiritual herbs for the sect's hundreds of thousands of disciples

Is that... a costly technique?

The jade tablet is affixed to the center of the forehead, and one can sense it using the method of spiritual energy induction. In the future, you should practice the "Geng Jin Gong" in the morning and at night, read the Daoist scriptures with me for one hour after breakfast, and identify acupoints and meridians for one hour at dusk

The sect naturally does not allow arbitrary killings, but how is it related to others that Xu Hu made a mistake while practicing? Who has evidence that he was harmed by someone? He has no background; who would investigate this matter for him? In any case, the sect has imposed a minor punishment as a warning, having publicly penalized the children in the same courtyard by making them stand facing the wall. They have also strictly ordered other disciples to ensure they consult the disciples of the teaching hall before practicing, which can be considered a remedy after the fact

In the realm of cultivation, regardless of whether it is techniques, elixirs, or magical artifacts, they are categorized from low to high as nine grades to one grade. A miscellaneous disciple entering the first layer of Qi Refinement has one opportunity to exchange for a nine-grade technique, after which they must exchange using contribution points.

For some inexplicable reason, he just felt that she could accomplish it, even ahead of schedule

Jiang Yuebai was surprised to hear this, "Does that mean I need five different cultivation methods for my five spiritual roots?"

Compared to other menial tasks, the spiritual farmer enjoys freedom; as long as one works hard, there will be rewards. It has always been the most popular profession within the sect, and even to become an apprentice, one must have connections.

To ensure an adequate number of spiritual cultivators, every spiritual cultivator is allowed to take on apprentices to impart techniques and planting spells, thereby receiving substantial rewards

The river moon shone white as he clenched his fist in contemplation, the light in his eyes gradually sparkling

It takes 1,000 catties to exchange for a cultivation method, and she has five spiritual roots, which means she needs 5,000 catties of spiritual rice. How many years will it take to accumulate that amount?

At dusk, an old man and a young boy sat in the courtyard. Tao Fengnian was smoking a pipe and pushed a jade talisman in front of Jiang Yuebai.

Uncertain of how long he had been sitting, Tao Fengnian returned from outside and saw her with a sigh

The four individuals from the same courtyard as Xu Hu are all disciples from families of immortal cultivators. Therefore, I suspect that they are envious and deliberately provoking Xu Hu. As the son of a hunter, he does not understand the taboos of cultivation. Once he tastes success, he becomes greedy for achievements, and it is quite common for him to be led astray when provoked a bit more, causing him to lose his composure.

Tao Fengnian hung up his straw hat, "This is not a common occurrence, but it is not unexpected; I have heard about it."

Her total assets now amount to only 10 low-grade spirit stones and 5 Qi Gathering Pills

Once the assessment is passed, a special token can be obtained, granting a status equivalent to that of an outer sect disciple

You need not worry, for the world is full of various forms and human nature is diverse. There are indeed those who are truly good and virtuous. As you gain more experience in the future, you will naturally learn to discern. For now, just remember that a tree that stands out in the forest is bound to be blown down by the wind, so it is wise to always be cautious of others.

Tao Fengnian is the only spiritual farmer in Huaxi Valley. In his early years, he cultivated spiritual herbs and led over a hundred spiritual farmers in Huaxi Valley. In recent years, due to insufficient energy, he has only cultivated about one hundred acres of spiritual grains and has become indifferent to managing the other spiritual farmers.

Imagine if it were her; not to mention whether others would treat her differently, even Lin Suiwan would not let her off the hook

I want to learn, I want to cultivate, I want everyone to dare not deceive or harm me

Not only is the rent for the spiritual fields exempted, but one can also receive a monthly salary and obtain three opportunities to exchange for techniques and spells at the library.

Each type of spiritual root accommodates different attributes of spiritual energy, requiring corresponding techniques to mobilize the respective spiritual energy. Therefore, the more spiritual roots one possesses, the more techniques are needed.

This is the Eight-Rank Skill "Geng Jin Gong". Once you pass the entry stage, you will be able to use this skill to enhance your cultivation and begin learning one of the Five Dao Spirit Farming Techniques, the "Feng Mang Jue", primarily used for pest control in spiritual plants

After three years of apprenticeship, one may lease the spiritual fields independently, retaining thirty percent of the harvest each year, while the remainder is submitted.

The contract has been established, and Tao Fengnian has put away the jade talisman

Grandfather, do you already... know?" Jiang Yuebai asked with a trembling voice

Tao Fengnian nodded in satisfaction and said, "Weren't you asking me last time what a Spirit Cultivator is? Let's eat first. Once you're full, I'll teach you, my dear grandson."

After speaking, Tao Fengnian handed an octagonal jade stone, about the size of a palm, to Jiang Yuebai

Tao Fengnian chuckled as he tapped his smoking pipe, "As a mere spiritual cultivator, if I cannot even support a little girl like you, wouldn't that be a joke? You need not worry about the issues of cultivation techniques; as my apprentice, I will naturally teach you."

Hong Tao brought you here with the hope that you could become a Spirit Cultivator rather than just an ordinary Spirit Cultivator. To become a Spirit Cultivator, one must possess more than three spiritual roots

The apprenticeship lasts for three years, during which there is no salary and no contribution points. There is no requirement to complete sect tasks, but there is also no income. One must obey orders and assist with farming and labor.

Grandfather, I still don't understand. Xu Hu hasn't harmed anyone, can't he work hard on his own cultivation?

Tao Fengnian pulled Jiang Yuebai up from the ground, crouched down, and used the Cleansing Dust Technique to sweep away the dust from her body

How can it not be so? My family has been the Lu family's servants for generations, and we have seen far too many sinister and terrifying things! It is not uncommon for a single elixir to cost a life, let alone Xu Hu, whose brilliance overshadows all; under him, it is difficult for anyone else to stand out.

The river moon turned white, lowering its head in shame, "Grandfather, I am sorry, I did not know that spiritual rice was so expensive. I will eat less and work more in the future..."

Hmm

In the early stages of cultivation, practitioners with multiple spiritual roots generally focus on one specific spiritual root, first enhancing their cultivation and learning the corresponding spells. It is only after reaching the later stages of Qi Refinement that they supplement their training with other spiritual roots, and then proceed to establish their foundation.

As long as you are still willing to learn, when you have sufficient strength, there will be no need to hide. Just like the ancestor of the Tianyan Sect, Lu Xingyun, before achieving the Golden Core, who knew her name? After achieving the Golden Core, her name resounded across the seas.

Get up and wash the rice

A low-grade spirit stone can only be exchanged for ten pounds of spirit rice, and she consumes about four ounces each day. Ten pounds of spirit rice would not be enough for her to eat for a month.

The river moon is white, the ignorant are fearless, eagerly nodding their heads, curiously flipping through the jade tablet.

Jiang Yuebai was fortunate that day when her grandfather stopped her

After Tao Fengnian finished speaking, he couldn't help but mock himself a little. It took him three months to break through a layer of the cultivation method and the incantation, yet he was now asking this young girl to achieve it in one month

Jiang Yuebai did not hesitate for a moment, and with a small knife, he cut his finger, letting his blood drip onto the jade talisman

Amidst the swirling smoke, Tao Fengnian leisurely explained various common knowledge to Jiang Yuebai

I will transmit to you the lower-grade martial arts techniques "Star-Chasing Steps" and "Chopping Wood Blade Technique". They can serve as a means of self-defense before you master your spells. I usually work in the fields, so you may arrange your training as you see fit. Now, I will first guide you on the route of energy cultivation and the methods of circulating your qi

Children raised in families of cultivators engage in subtle intrigues and rivalries. Falling behind even slightly can result in the loss of family resources and enduring neglect and disdain. They are particularly intolerant of others being stronger than themselves, especially those of humble origins.

The lowest grade of the nine-tier cultivation methods requires one hundred contribution points, equivalent to one hundred low-grade spirit stones, one thousand pounds of spirit rice, or a D-level sect task from the Internal Affairs Hall, which at most yields only ten contribution points

The difference between a spiritual farmer and a spiritual laborer is merely one character, yet their essence is worlds apart

"Does the sect not care? Can one harm others at will?" Jiang Yuebai asked

Jiang Yue was tense all over, "So am I supposed to hide it for the rest of my life? I feel suffocated, I am in pain!"

Those who can cultivate the land are called Spirit Farmers, while Spirit Cultivators must master three types of planting techniques and reach the fourth level to ensure that the yield of the spiritual fields is maximized

You should first study this set of metal cultivation techniques. If you can reach the first level of both the "Geng Jin Gong" and the "Feng Mang Jue" within one month, I will then teach you the water attribute technique "Gui Shui Gong" and the "Yun Yu Jue" that you wish to learn.

In this world, others can see you in distress, can stand from a high place to pity you, to bestow upon you, yet they cannot bear to see you possess what they do not, even if it is just a little more, it will stir their jealousy

In the mortal realm, Lin Suwan could sell herself relying on the Lin family, but here, with the support of the alchemy elder Lin Xiangtian, he could directly take her life

Tao Fengnian nodded, and the river moon appeared dumbfounded

Tao Fengnian placed the hoe in the corner of the wall and took off his bamboo hat to fan himself

The river moon is pale and hazy, my mind is filled with the voice of Lü Ying, swaying unsteadily, not knowing how I returned to the small courtyard, and as soon as I crossed the courtyard gate, I fell to the ground