Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 819 - 370: Defeating the Hehuan Demon; Settling and Stabilizing_3
Although the current concentration of Spiritual Qi is still somewhat short of the Fourth Rank Middle Grade, it is already quite good.
Moreover, with the presence of the Spirit Worm, upgrading the Spirit Vein of Blood Bone Island to Fourth Rank Middle Grade is just a matter of time.
"Perhaps I can find a way to help the Spirit Worm break through the fourth rank..."
"If the Spirit Worm can break through to the fourth rank, its ability to refine the Spirit Vein will be greatly enhanced, not only significantly shortening the time it takes for Blood Bone Island’s Spirit Vein to transform."
"There is even a chance to reach a Fourth Rank Upper Grade Spirit Vein, or even a Fifth Rank Spirit Vein."
At this thought, Xu Ping couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.
Even achieving a Fourth Rank Upper Grade Spirit Vein would be enough for him to become a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator.
If he were lucky enough to achieve a fifth rank, then he would have the place to break through to Divinity Transformation in the future, wouldn’t he?
However, as beautiful as ideals are, reality is rather harsh.
Xu Ping quickly calmed down, realizing the difficulty involved.
The difficulty for a rare insect like the Spirit Worm to break through the fourth rank is far greater than that of the water mouse.
Even with his current resources, helping the Spirit Worm break through is extremely difficult and would require great opportunity.
"Forget it, I should wait until the Spirit Worm has transformed the Spirit Vein of Blood Bone Island into Fourth Rank Middle Grade before considering it."
Xu Ping took a deep breath, temporarily dismissing the tempting yet dangerous thought.
If the Spirit Worm fails to break through, the loss would be too great.
Moreover, the transformation of the Spirit Vein on Blood Bone Island would become indefinitely postponed.
It’s better to be cautious.
Xu Ping mentally transmitted his thoughts, telling the Spirit Worm to concentrate on refining the Spirit Vein to upgrade it to Fourth Rank Middle Grade as soon as possible.
"Rest assured, Master."
The Spirit Worm responded once, then focused all its attention and energy into the earth vein, like the finest loom, weaving the island’s Spiritual Qi meridians.
....
After settling the foundation of the Spirit Vein, Xu Ping took out the Profound Celestial Embryo and Dragon Blood Fruit and planted them beside the Spiritual Spring.
The Profound Celestial Embryo remained wrapped in a layer of gentle chaotic halo.
The small, exquisite jade-green gourd at the top became even more vibrant, its surface flowing with natural Dao patterns, as if life was being nurtured and breathing within it.
"The growth of the Profound Celestial Embryo is not bad."
Seeing this scene, Xu Ping showed a satisfied expression on his face.
If it continues to grow like this, the Profound Celestial Supreme Treasure will eventually emerge.
However, in contrast to the vibrant life of the Profound Celestial Embryo, the Dragon Blood Fruit Tree appeared lifeless and wilting at this moment.
Its branches were dull in color, the edges of its leaves were slightly curled and yellowed, and its growth had almost stopped despite the pure Spiritual Qi nourishment from the Spiritual Spring.
"It seems that without real dragon blood for irrigation, this Dragon Blood Fruit really can’t make it," Xu Ping sighed slightly.
Then, he looked towards the water mouse.
Having raised the mouse all this time, now it was time for it to play its role.
The water mouse stiffened all over, recalling what its master said, and immediately put on a mournful face: "Master, how much blood do you need from the little mouse?"
"Not much, not much," Xu Ping’s smile became even warmer.
...
Half an hour later.
The water mouse lay curled up, looking weak and lifeless, a picture of utter despair.
In front of Xu Ping, a transparent jade bottle, condensed from pure mana and about the size of a fist, floated mid-air.
The bottle was filled with a thick liquid like mercury, shimmering with a faint golden hue, and exuded an abundant vitality and Long Wei.
Though not pure dragon blood, due to the water mouse’s Tier Four Middle Grade cultivation and its constantly purified Flood Dragon bloodline, the true dragon aura and energy purity it contained far surpassed that of the ferocious flood dragon blood before.
"With this essence blood to irrigate, the effect will definitely surpass before, enough to sustain the Dragon Blood Fruit for a decade’s nutrition."
Xu Ping looked at the jade bottle containing the potent Dragon Power blood essence, a gleam of joy flashing in his eyes.
True dragon blood is incredibly rare, not much even in the open sea.
Fortunately, he had the water mouse.
Of course, Xu Ping certainly wouldn’t drain all the blood from the water mouse; he would extract appropriately without affecting its cultivation.
It’s just that the first extraction was a bit much.
With a flick of his fingers, the jade bottle tilted, and a few drops of faint golden dragon blood essence turned into a thin stream, evenly irrigating the base of the Dragon Blood Fruit Tree.
Sizzle...sizzle...
An extraordinary scene occurred.
The previously wilted Dragon Blood Fruit Tree, like a desert traveler encountering rainfall after a long drought, greedily absorbed the more refined Dragon Blood Essence that was of the same origin.
The yellowed leaves expanded visibly to the naked eye, regaining a dark red luster.
Seizing the opportunity, Xu Ping immediately cast a ripening Secret Technique.
Half an hour later.
Xu Ping stopped using the ripening Secret Technique.
"At this rate, in no more than seventeen or eighteen years, this tree should blossom and bear fruit, producing genuine Dragon Blood Spirit Fruit."
Feeling the burgeoning vitality emanating from the Dragon Blood Fruit Tree, Xu Ping felt pleased.
He turned and looked at the huddled gray figure in the corner, faintly showing a rare "kindness."
"Here, this is your compensation."
Xu Ping took out a large piece of Fourth Rank Demon Beast Flesh from the Storage Ring and fed it to the water mouse.
The once lifeless water mouse immediately perked up, opened its mouth wide, and with one gulp, devoured the Demon Beast.
Its bulging cheeks moved rapidly and it mumbled indistinctly: "Thank you, Master!"
Seeing the creature’s instantly lively and fawning demeanor, Xu Ping chuckled—no matter if it was a Tier Four Middle Grade Demon Beast, it was just like before.
Xu Ping waved his hand: "Alright, go back and cultivate well if there’s nothing else; do not slack off."
The water mouse swallowed the last piece of flesh, let out a satisfied burp, then its eyes twitched, grinning ingratiatingly:
"Master, having stayed on this island for a long time, my muscles and bones have rusted; can’t you let the little mouse go out to...travel a bit?"
"It can also explore the open sea for you, seek out treasures to honor you?"
Hearing this, Xu Ping glanced over the water mouse.
A Tier Four Middle Grade great demon, though not top-notch in the open sea, had more than enough self-preservation capability.
Letting it go, would allow it to feed itself and seek opportunities.
Moreover, it would indeed serve as a mobile scout, bringing back the latest intelligence and possible opportunities from the open sea.
"Fine."
After a brief consideration, Xu Ping nodded in consent, "But remember not to venture too far, and must return to contribute blood every three years."
"Understood."
Granted permission, the water mouse immediately displayed joy, bowing repeatedly towards Xu Ping, then turned into a nearly indiscernible gray water line and vanished from the cave abode.
Its speed was even three parts faster than usual.
With the departure of the water mouse, the cave abode was once again enveloped in silence.
Xu Ping composed himself, sitting cross-legged beside the Spiritual Spring, and began to operate the Purifying Evil and Purifying Origin Skill to cleanse the Evil Qi from his body.
