I awakened the cultivation panel.

Chapter 24: Another day's essence of heaven and earth obtained!

The key to the saying "spring breeze, rain, and dew" lies in these three elements: spring breeze, rain, and dew.

Originally referring to the natural phenomenon of spring nourishing all things, it actually contains the essence of heaven and earth, similar to moonlight.

Spring has arrived, and all things are coming back to life.

When will spring arrive?
In most parts of the country, the period after the Beginning of Spring can be considered the prelude to spring.

The ancients divided the beginning of spring into three periods: "The first period is when the east wind thaws the ice, the second period is when hibernating insects begin to stir, and the third period is when fish rise to the surface carrying ice." That is, the east wind brings warmth, the earth begins to thaw, hibernating insects begin to awaken, and fish in the river begin to break through the ice.

Then came the rain.

After a spring rain, the nourished earth quickly awoke from its slumber.

Tang Dynasty poet Han Yu wrote: "The drizzle on the imperial street is as soft as butter; the grass appears green from afar but is barely visible up close. This is the best time of year in spring, far surpassing the misty willows that fill the capital."

This is the power of spring breeze and dew.

There is a folk saying: "Spring rain is as precious as oil."

The amount of rainfall is crucial to the most important spring planting season of the year, and even to the entire year's crop harvest; its importance is self-evident.

The three solar terms of Awakening of Insects, Spring Equinox, and Pure Brightness mark the further burst of vitality in all things and the official arrival of spring.

Grain Rain marks the end of spring. It brings another rain to the already planted crops, allowing them to receive ample nourishment and grow rapidly.

In previous years, it would have started raining right after the beginning of spring.

Especially the rain during the periods of Rain Water, Awakening of Insects, and Spring Equinox, is continuous and silent, falling on the earth and soaking every inch of the land that has experienced the cold winter and dry season.

Of course, this doesn't mean that everything falling from the sky is spring rain and dew.

That's called spring rain, or rootless water; it can't really be called spring rain or dew.

It can only be said that it contains a small amount of energy.

It is similar in nature to the moonlight that falls when the moon shines on the earth.

The spring breeze and dew contain it, but to obtain it like moonlight and dew, it must be condensed through special methods.

It sounds much simpler, but in reality it's not simple at all, and even more difficult.

Because its time limit is limited.

However, this year is truly unusual.

Or rather, the drought began in the fourth quarter of last year and, after six months, became quite severe.

Even in Jiangbei, a place that is lush and green all year round, you can feel that although the surrounding plants are not withered or yellowed, they are obviously not as vibrant as they used to be in spring and the transition between spring and summer.

He looked a little listless and dispirited.

This is all due to water shortage.

It wasn't until May that rain forecasts began.

Even so, in many places, the weather forecast showed rain, but in reality, no rain fell to the ground.

Under these circumstances, Chen Jingle was not entirely confident that he could collect the spring breeze and dew.

Or perhaps you've collected them, but it's already the beginning of summer. Does that still count as spring rain and dew?
He had many questions before he had any practical results.

"Although it's already the beginning of summer, it's still late spring in some places. As the saying goes, 'The flowers of April have all faded in the human world, but the peach blossoms in the mountain temples are just beginning to bloom.' Besides, it's only the middle of the fourth month of the lunar calendar."

That's the only way I can comfort myself.

No matter what, we have to give it a try.

……

The rain came.

The weather forecast was accurate this time.

Although it was just a light drizzle, it gave this land, which had been parched for so long, a much-needed respite.

Long drought meets rain.

Chen Jingle, who was already a mid-level Qi Refiner, keenly sensed that this drizzle did indeed contain the same essence of heaven and earth as the moonlight.

Could this be the spring breeze and dew he was looking for? Overjoyed, he dared not delay and quickly used the Qi Condensation Technique.

Compared to the moonlight condensing into dew, the spring breeze and dew are more like extracting the most essential part from the moisture of heaven and earth, and then accumulating little by little.

In terms of quantity alone, it is much more than Moon Dew, and the progress is much faster, which makes Chen Jingle happy.

The light rain in Longshan Village lasted for quite a while, from 9 a.m. until about 12 p.m.

During this time, Chen Jingle was constantly working to collect the spring breeze and dew.

Looking at his attribute panel now, he has 16 points in mana and is a mid-level Qi Refiner. He is no longer the newbie he used to be. The whole process of acquiring the mana was very stable and there were no surprises.

The little long-haired boy lay obediently on the edge of the box, not daring to make a sound and disturb it.

Fortunately, the results were encouraging.

Thanks to the wide range of rainfall, the amount of spring rain and dew collected was much greater than that collected by moonlight.

It wasn't just a drop or two; it was almost half the size of a mineral water bottle cap.

Overjoyed, Chen Jingle sighed, "In the end, we missed the best time. If only the rain had come a few days earlier."

Although it was the first rain after the New Year, it was already the beginning of summer, past late spring, and at most it was the transition between spring and summer.

It's just fate.

This might seem a bit greedy, but who would complain about having too much of this essence of heaven and earth?
He's alright, but those farmers who depend on the weather for their livelihood are truly worried, hoping that this little bit of rain will save their lives.

"I just don't know when I'll be able to reach the point where I can command the wind and rain."

Chen Jingle sighed softly.

I feel like even my intermediate-level Qi Refining skill isn't very useful.

We still need to find a way to upgrade!

……

Compared to moonlight and dew, spring rain and dew, as the essence of heaven and earth condensed from spring rain, are undoubtedly more beneficial to plant growth.

Moreover, its properties are much gentler than those of moon dew.

Both being water-attribute essences of heaven and earth, Moon Dew carries a hint of coldness.

Spring rain is a symbol of the rise of yang energy, warming of temperature, and vitality in all things in the world, as are spring winds and dew.

The advantage of Moon Dew lies in its wide applicability, and it is even more suitable for beings that have already entered the cultivation stage.

Spring breezes and dews tend to benefit plants, and although they are also useful for animals, their effects are not as good as moon dew.

Therefore, in Chen Jingle's eyes, if used for self-cultivation, spring breeze and dew are equivalent to moonlight and dew.

If it's used to dilute and water vegetables and fruits, then the spring rain and dew are better.

Chen Jingle decided that he would use the spring rain and dew he had collected today to water the plants for the next period of time, and save the moon dew for his own cultivation.

"Well, there's no Moon Dew today, but I can give you a drop of Spring Breeze Dew so you can also enjoy the blessings of heaven and earth."

Seeing the little long-haired cat run over from its den and squat down to guard it, Chen Jingle had an idea and said with a smile.

The little long-haired dog understood, meowed happily, and stomped its paws.

Although the spring breeze and dew were gentle, considering that the little long-haired boy was still small, Chen Jingle still diluted it with water, about two liters.

That's enough for it to drink for a week.

The little guy lay down in front of its water bowl, licking it happily.

After drinking a few drops of diluted moon dew yesterday, it is noticeably more energetic today. Although it is still small and fluffy, its fur looks shinier.

It's obvious that they have plenty of nutrition and are eating very well.

Unlike ordinary rural cats, which are dirty and thin.

"Don't grow into a heavy truck semi-trailer, our yard is too small to park there."

Chen Jingle poked its bulging little belly and gave it a solemn warning.

(End of this chapter)