Chapter 411: 305: Sowing in Spring_1
Chapter 411: Chapter 305: Sowing in Spring_1
The days seemed to fly by when there were things to do.
Under the guidance of Zhuang Jialan, Chen Mobai quickly mastered the drawing of the three Rank-2 talismans for his examination.
In addition to this, there was one more piece of good news: Zhuang Jialan agreed to join the Student Council.
Without him having to command anything, Hua Zijing’s eyes lit up at the sight of Zhuang Jialan, and she took the initiative to help her adjust.
For such attention, Zhuang Jialan felt somewhat flattered.
She naturally knew Hua Zijing, regardless of whether Zuo Qiu or Chen Mobai was the president, she was undoubtedly the second-ranking figure in the Student Council.
It was surprising that the prestigious Vice President and Secretary, would take time out to guide her, a newbie, with great dedication. It could only be said that Chen Mobai’s face was big enough.
After some time of guidance, Hua Zijing stated that although Zhuang Jialan was not as capable as her, she had high potential, plenty of room for improvement, and strong learning skills.
Hearing Hua Zijing’s assessment, Chen Mobai didn’t think much about the underlying implications of this comment. He nodded satisfactorily, feeling relieved that one worry was out of the way. He could now focus on the planting of this year’s spring rice in the Tianhe Realm.
“Master, these are the rice grains we selected last year.”
Zhuo Ming, wearing a straw hat, took out several bags of plump rice grains from the storage bag at her waist.
They were now at the foot of Xiao Nanshan, in the core ten acres of Spirit Field, where the spiritual energy of the earth veins was most abundant, and Jade Bamboo was growing strong and sturdy.
For each joint that the jade bamboo grew, Zhuo Ming would cut an opening with a pinching knife, then seal carefully selected Jade Bud Rice Grain into it.
After cultivating for ten years and when the jade bamboo was fully grown and ripe, one could cut off the topmost bamboo joint with a sickle, which would then be filled with fragrant Rank-2 Spiritual Rice.
When all the bamboo joints of a whole piece of jade bamboo were cut off, it meant that a cycle of Jade Bamboo Spirit Rice had matured.
It was time to sow the second round.
Each spring, these Jade Bamboos, which are specially grown to nurture Spiritual Rice, would grow one more joint, and today Chen Mobai had descended from the mountain specifically for this matter.
In addition to Zhuo Ming, Luo Yixuan had also come along.
She had even changed into a coarse hemp shirt suitable for farming, with all her sleeves and trouser cuffs tied up with a red silk ribbon. She wore straw shoes on her feet, and in her fair right hand she held a crescent sickle, wearing a straw hat on her head, mimicking Zhuo Ming’s method of sowing seeds.
Although her actions seemed very clumsy to Chen Mobai, he was very pleased with her attitude as a teacher.
Seeing Luo Yixuan stumbling along, doing exactly as Zhuo Ming, Chen Mobai who was also busy cutting bamboo joints and sealing Spiritual Rice, gave a slight nod of approval.
The cultivators of the Tianhe Realm had a kind of determination that the students of the Immortal Sect did not have.
Perhaps they all knew that opportunities for Immortal Cultivation were hard to come by and were unusually cherished.
After the teacher and his two students had spent five or six days sealing all the newly grown Jade Bamboo joints with carefully selected premium Jade Bud Rice Grain, Chen Mobai felt that Zhuo Ming’s cultivation level seemed to have increased a bit.
The Mother Earth Cultivation truly suited her.
“Xuan, for the next month, use the Falling Rain Technique that your master has taught you to irrigate these ten acres of Spirit Fields.”
Luo Yixuan obediently nodded, while also expressing a little embarrassment that she had never used the Falling Rain Technique before. She was afraid that she wouldn’t do it well and would delay the most precious ten acres of Spiritual Rice in Xiao Nanshan.
“It’s okay, if you don’t understand anything, just ask Ming. She has a natural talent for Spirit Plants. She has learned about one or two of master’s achievements in this area. There should be no problem in taking care of this Jade Bamboo Spirit Rice.”
“My sister is so amazing. This is the only Rank-2 Spirit Rice of our Divine Wood Sect. When these ten acres of Spirit Rice mature, she will be a Rank-2 Spirit Plant Master.”
Upon hearing this, Luo Yixuan admiringly spoke to Zhuo Ming who was at her side. The latter, who was praised by her, felt somewhat embarrassed and repeatedly waved her hand, indicating that it was just a matter of proficiency.
“Coincidentally, your master is free today. If you have any questions about cultivation, just ask.”
By the Spirit Fields, Chen Mobai chose a stone and sat down, while his two disciples stood on his left and right, each raising the confusion they had encountered in their cultivation during this period.
Luo Yixuan, having already reached the ninth level of Qi Cultivation, had only a few questions about Foundation Establishment, but she still managed to squeeze out a few to show her presence.
Unexpectedly, Zhuo Ming had more questions about Spirit Plants compared to her cultivation.
“Master, I feel that the cultivation method for Jade Bamboo Spirit Rice is incomplete. Aren’t the other 20 plus types of Spirit Rice you made me plant aimed at improving this point?”
Chen Mobai was a bit surprised that Zhuo Ming could raise this question.
This child was naturally suited for farming.
“That’s right, I am pleased that you noticed this. Later, take my nameplate and go to the Department of Cultivation to read all the data related to the Jade Bamboo Spirit Rice.”
Chen Mobai had long discovered that as the only method of breeding Rank-2 Spirit Rice in the Divine Wood Sect, there was a significant defect.
Mature seeds on the Celestial Gate side, are directly sowed and irrigated, naturally absorbing earth energy to grow. Once they break through the soil, they open tender buds and can absorb nature’s spiritual energy, and essence of the sun and moon.
During the maturation process of the seeds, the Spirit Plant Master merely needs to regularly irrigate and fertilize, and pay attention to pests. There was no need for complicated and troublesome operations such as planting Gold Edge Bamboo first, waiting for the Jade Bamboo to grow, and then sealing the seeds into it.
As a core Foundation Establishment elder of the Divine Wood Sect, Chen Mobai naturally had access to all the secret scrolls about the “Jade Bamboo Spirit Rice.” within the sect.