Chapter Seven, The Profound Mysteries of Ancient Species

If you wish to read a book, here is a seed. Find a place to plant it, and based on its growth, the lord will decide which book you may read

Then, using a ladle to stir constantly, ensuring that all the nourishing rice is heated evenly, a pot of nourishing rice is soon ready. In the daily miscellaneous courtyard, cooking large pots of rice is a part of life for him, extracting the essence of the grains, which is a fundamental skill of the daily miscellaneous courtyard. Otherwise, they would not be qualified to assist the other four courtyards. Everyone in the daily miscellaneous courtyard has a solid foundation in controlling the heat; otherwise, if they ruin the rice of the direct descendants from the four courtyards, they would face severe punishment. It is a fundamental skill of the daily miscellaneous courtyard; otherwise, they would not be qualified to assist the other four courtyards. Everyone in the daily miscellaneous courtyard has a solid foundation in controlling the heat; otherwise, if they ruin the rice of the direct descendants from the four courtyards, they would face severe punishment.

There are no vegetables, only rice

When not holding the ancient text while reading, one may feel some confusion and find certain parts obscure. However, when holding the ancient text, many unclear aspects seem to be resolved effortlessly, as if everything falls into place naturally.

Is it impurities? Xu Zongyi could feel that his strength had increased slightly, and his body felt relaxed: "Indeed, this is the purple-grade strength-enhancing rice, which is simply incomparable to the red-grade strength-enhancing rice I had before. The latter contains too many impurities in comparison, not to mention its inability to help expel the impurities from my body.

Xu Zongyi returned to his room, using a square ceramic jar as his water container, reading a book while drinking water

Given the current circumstances, Xu Zongyi is already quite satisfied

Holding the seeds given to him by Xu Xindie, Xu Zongyi was very excited. No matter what, for him, this was already a very good beginning

Recalling the books I have read before, this situation is akin to a thorough cleansing of the mind and spirit

Xu Zongyi clearly sensed something unusual and, filled with doubt, looked at Xiao'e: "Has Miss Xindie encountered some trouble?"

The square ceramic jar appears small, yet it is difficult to fill even with several buckets of water. When shaken, water sloshes inside, prompting no further thought; the priority is to cook the rice first before discussing anything else

He returned to the bamboo house, where three sets of clothing lay on the bed. These were the garments belonging to the Sutra Hall, in a crescent white color. Overall, they were simple in design, appearing to possess excellent texture, yet lacking any sense of luxury, exuding a very understated elegance

Xu Zongyi felt that the water he drank at night caused him to expel more impurities than during the day, but he was certain that if this could continue, his body would transform and grow stronger, which would also bring great benefits to his future cultivation

Not bad, much better than the daily miscellaneous courtyard. Xu Zongyi was very happy

He felt excited in his heart. Could it be that he was about to start teaching himself how to cultivate?

Nevertheless, this is beneficial for one's own body. Xu Zongyi felt seemingly more relaxed, and his strength has now reached at least over 200 pounds.

Does the scripture repository always provide rice and grain? Xu Zongyi asked again

"Hello, don't worry, I absolutely won't. " Xu Zongyi smiled broadly and patted his chest in assurance. He looked at Xu Xindie and got straight to the point: "Miss Xindie, I wonder if you could lend me some valuable flower and herb seeds. I would like to try planting them. Rest assured, once they are grown, you will definitely benefit from it."

Human beings primarily rely on the consumption of the five grains, while other foods serve merely as supplementary aids, consumed only when necessary

I only heard about this matter in the morning," Xiao E said in a lowered voice. "I heard that the Chaos War Phoenix Clan is coming to arrange a marriage with the Xu family of our farming household. It seems that Miss Xin Die has been chosen to marry into the Chaos War Phoenix Clan, but she is unwilling. However, she cannot resist, as this matter has caused quite a bit of unhappiness.

Yes. Xu Zongyi did not dare to sit and stood to the side

She wore a long dress in dark green, her demeanor lacking the previous vivacity, her long hair cascading down, and her expression seemed less cheerful than before. Xiao E followed her side, already dressed in the attire of a disciple from the Spring Life Academy

Chaos War Phoenix Clan! Xu Zongyi's heart trembled. Isn't this the powerful clan that is pursuing his father? If they have come, wouldn't he be able to inquire about his father's whereabouts? At the very least, it can be confirmed whether he has been killed by them or not

"It is rare to see you so motivated, so I will lend you some, but do not let me down." Xu Xindie took out a small bag of seeds from her bracelet and said, "Inside are cleansing grass seeds. The broth made from boiling them can eliminate impurities from the body. It all depends on the quality you can cultivate. The Qingmei flower is relatively difficult to care for, but during the autumn harvest season, traveling merchants and various powerful factions will be very fond of it. Many young masters from prominent families in the outside world pursue women using this flower, and the demand is extremely high. Even within our own clan, many people appreciate it."

In the view of farmers, the five grains are for sustenance, the five fruits are for assistance, the five livestock are for benefit, and the five vegetables are for nourishment

"What, is this the Tianqing Zhenshui?" Xu Zongyi's eyes lit up; he had previously seen a list compiled by the ancestors of the Xu family from the farming community.

If you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me. Xu Changping left behind this sentence and then departed

While wiping the bookshelf, he was also contemplating the arrangement of the formation in this place. The feeling that the Sutra Repository gave him was becoming increasingly unfathomable

"Not bad, the well next to your house has been infused with some heavenly pure water, which can be considered diluted." Xu Changping was slightly surprised, not expecting Xu Zongyi to be aware of this, as the place he was in before was a miscellaneous courtyard, making it difficult to access such information

As he continued to drink, he noticed that dark impurities were oozing from his pores, and a foul odor filled the room

By a fortunate coincidence, Xu Xindie entered the Sutra Repository with Xiao E, which greatly delighted him

The "Rongshui Grand Ceremony" is an art, not a scripture

Alright, Xiao E, you can chat with Zong Yi for a while and return by yourself later. I also need to look for some books. Xu Xindie instructed and then walked deeper into the Sutra Repository. At the moment she turned around, there was a hint of fatigue in her brows.

Xu Zongyi diligently simmered, discovering that the heat activated the power within the water, which quickly permeated into the Zhipin Qiangshen rice. He promptly adjusted the flame to control the intensity.

In the future, you will see that if you perform well, he will take you as his disciple. For now, you are merely my nominal junior brother and still need to work hard. If you have any questions, you can always come to me. Xu Changping's tone was very gentle, making one feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze

These pieces of wood ignite easily, and the flames are extremely vigorous. This wood is from the Sutra Hall, and it is certainly superior to that found in the miscellaneous courtyard. At the very least, these items do not cause him any distress.

Is this the power of the ancient species? Xu Zongyi was initially not in a good mood after obtaining these two items, but now, due to the square ceramic jar and the ancient species, he began to experience changes. He naturally understood that only by strengthening himself could he continue to explore the other powers of these two items

"Yes, Senior Brother!" Xu Zongyi took out a fire starter and lit several bronze oil lamps hanging by the bookshelf. A focused and serene atmosphere emanated from them. Although there were not many oil lamps, each one was exceptionally bright. This was one of the main reasons why many members of the Xu clan from farming families enjoyed browsing in the hall. The ambiance of these bronze oil lamps was beneficial for their reading and comprehension, while also helping to reduce the consumption of grain storage.

Some things can only be explored step by step. He knows that for now, he can only read more and accumulate knowledge. He holds the shriveled ancient seeds, wanting to learn some methods to improve water quality from the "Rongshui Dadian." To cultivate, good water is essential, which is very important

The Eye of Pure Spring Water ranks eleventh on the list of water sources

Only after he finished lighting a section of oil lamps did Xu Changping appear before him, saying: "Follow me!"

Xu Changping sat on a stone, speaking in a gentle tone: "Junior Brother, let me briefly explain the situation of the Sutra Repository to you."

Clearly, the backyard of the Sutra Repository can only be approached by those within the hall, thus it is hardly fortified at all

Xu Zongyi felt a surge of joy in his heart; the significance of having good water and quality wood was evident. This was his first time cooking rice with such excellent water and wood

He hurriedly ran out of the room, took a shower, and felt refreshed all over, as if his strength had increased, feeling completely at ease.

The time should be ripe. Xu Zongyi looked at the vast fertile land and felt it was time to sow seeds, but he found himself completely empty-handed and could only seek to borrow from others. The first person he thought of was Xu Xindie

The food I usually eat is simply too poor, a stark contrast to what those who serve me enjoy. Unless I am fortunate enough to encounter someone like Xu Xindie, I would bestow upon them a portion as a reward.

Thank you! Xu Zongyi looked at Xu Xindie’s bracelet, which is a spatial magical artifact, and wondered when he would be able to possess one himself

For the Xu family of farmers, if a person can obtain a good source of water, it signifies that they will undoubtedly have a significant advantage in cultivation in the future

"Then when can I begin my cultivation?" Xu Zongyi found himself in a dilemma, as he felt that he would need to consume two kilograms of strengthening rice in one meal. The subsequent demand would likely be even greater, amounting to sixty kilograms of rice per month. If he were to start cultivating, it seemed that it would not be enough to last him for just a few days.

As Xu Zongyi held the withered ancient seed in his hand, he felt that his understanding of every word in the "Rongshui Dadian" seemed to become more profound, evoking an indescribable subtle resonance within him, allowing him to appreciate the text with greater depth.

"At the appropriate time, when you are able to handle all matters concerning the Sutra Hall with ease." Xu Changping patiently answered the various questions posed by this new junior disciple before him

The fragrant purple premium strengthening rice, with each grain glistening and plump, possesses a rich inner quality

"You have never been easy to deal with since you were young. Now that you are in the Sutra Repository, you must behave yourself and absolutely avoid causing any trouble," Xiao E admonished earnestly.

Where is the Lord?" Xu Zongyi was quite curious

Originally, Xu Zongyi possessed exceptional intelligence, and with the assistance of the mysterious power of the withered ancient species, studying has now become a matter of achieving twice the result with half the effort.

One does not know when the mysterious grandfather will appear! Xu Zongyi shook his head; the grandfather he referred to is the one who has been secretly teaching him to read and providing him with books over the years

You can plant some potted plants, flowers and grasses, which the young masters and ladies of noble families like. Perhaps they will exchange rice and grain with you. During the autumn harvest season, there will be outsiders, and the selling price at that time will be the best. Xu Changping thought for a moment, and this method seemed to be the most suitable for Xu Zongyi at present.

He hurriedly took off his clothes and rinsed himself from head to toe with the water from the square ceramic jar, feeling that his skin was nourished by the water, seemingly firmer and more resilient than usual

He also lives in the backyard, but at a greater distance from Xu Zongyi, and the entire backyard covers several dozen miles.

Every month, you will be allocated sixty pounds of Zhipin Qiangshen rice. Xu Changping paused for a moment and said: "Given your current physique, the Qiangshen rice is a good choice and is excellent for foundation building."

However, he discovered a thin layer of black substance on his pores, and he was taken aback as a foul odor emanated from it

Thank you, senior brother. Xu Zongyi looked at the water beside him and asked, "What kind of water is this? It feels quite powerful."

Xu Zongyi was thinking while wiping the bookshelf

"So comfortable, this is the first time I have felt this way after a bath. Could it be because of this earthenware pot?" Xu Zongyi wondered in his heart, but he did not think too much about it, as there was plenty of work to be done every day. Upon arriving at the Sutra Repository, he did not want to be lazy.

Half a month has passed just like that

"No need for formalities, how do you feel in the Sutra Hall?" Xu Xindie smiled gently. Seeing Xu Zongyi's current appearance seemed to lift her spirits a bit. In recent days, she had returned to her cultivation and discovered that her resistance to toxins had significantly improved. Moreover, her bloodline appeared to have undergone considerable transformation, and her strength had also surpassed her original limits. She wondered if it was due to having consumed Xu Zongyi's blood.

Although the land in the backyard of the scripture hall is already quite fertile, it still needs to be watered thoroughly. Therefore, every night he uses his own clay pot to irrigate a large area of land next to the bamboo house, preparing it for planting. Only after completing this task does he go to sleep

Xu Zongyi had a premonition that these four square clay jars were his leverage for a turnaround, and he must take the time to study them thoroughly.

From the "Rongshui Grand Code", one must first cultivate the soil before planting

This is the pure water of Heaven, belonging to the master of the hall. Any theft will result in consequences borne by the thief. Xu Changping's expression was solemn as he earnestly warned.

The two individuals arrived at the backyard

Xu Zongyi bowed and greeted: "Miss Xindie! Sister Xiao'e!"

As night gradually fell, Xu Changping finally instructed Xu Zongyi, "Go light the oil lamp, and then I will tell you about the rules of the Sutra Hall"

The type of wood determines the kind of fire it produces; often, good wood generates a fire that greatly benefits the grains.

If the distributed rice and grain are insufficient for my consumption, what methods can I use to earn more? Xu Zongyi, after all, has no background whatsoever and can only rely on himself. He is eager to cultivate, but according to the books he has read, each major realm requires a scripture as a guide.

Thank you, senior brother. He felt grateful in his heart; no matter what, Xu Changping had already taken good care of him.

People eat rice, cows eat grass; the principle is the same

The pot of rice was quickly consumed completely, and he was drenched in sweat

Regardless of how late he goes to bed, Xu Zongyi consistently wakes up at the hour of the rabbit each day, ready to begin his tasks.

Once again, it seems that the Zhipin Qiangshen rice has its reasons, but it should be the ceramic jar that plays a major role. If the water transformed in this jar is used for planting, could it also yield unexpected results? It appears I need to find some time to give it a try! Xu Zongyi felt a sense of lightness throughout his body, although his skin was sticky and unpleasant, which was quite disgusting. However, he was very excited inside, because if his guess turned out to be correct, he would achieve considerable mastery in the field of cultivation.

The differences in daily necessities have a significant impact on the improvement of an individual's physical constitution

Xu Zongyi changed into his clothes, the fabric clinging to his body felt very comfortable, and his entire demeanor transformed dramatically, exuding a scholarly air. He walked to the side of the pool to admire his own elegance, but the glaring mark of guilt on his face remained painfully evident. He immediately returned to the Sutra Repository, realizing that he must work extremely hard at this moment; only in this way could he change his fate

Many people seek to obtain this water for the purpose of cultivating some precious vegetation

In the world, there are numerous sources of water.

There are various methods: one is to consume specific herbs that cleanse impurities from the body, another is to drink high-quality water that can help expel impurities, and yet another is to eliminate them during the practice of cultivation

Xu Changping carries himself with elegance, his appearance handsome. Dressed in white, he possesses an ethereal quality and graceful demeanor, resembling a celestial being descended from the heavens. He is deeply admired by the young women of the Xu clan in the farming community, and with each step he takes, he exudes an inherent majesty

The originally unremarkable pottery jar unexpectedly has such remarkable uses, so it can be assumed that the ancient variety is also extraordinary

Due to his young age, he has basically not served others in the other four hospitals, but practice makes perfect, and he has no problem at all in boiling and refining the purple-grade rice and grains.

If the wood is of poor quality, some of the volatile substances may permeate into the grain, which is often harmful

Xu Zongyi followed behind him, his eyes filled with longing, hoping that in the future he could be like Xu Changping.