Cultivation begins with harvest.

However, after carefully searching through all the relics in Dongfang Hunshan, and even examining the ashes of the items that had been burned before, Chen Guang still found nothing. He could only keep the matter to himself and not pursue it for the time being.

Chen Guang's spirits lifted immediately. He had another exciting thing to do this year. One was that his cultivation had reached the third level of Qi Refining, making him a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator. The other was that the Crimson Return technique was about to mature this year, allowing him to officially begin preparations for cultivating the Bloodstained Battle Technique.

Furthermore, the Dingzhen tea trees have officially entered their mature stage this year and have begun to produce effective tea leaves. Chen Guang has been waiting for this day for a long time. It has been three or four years since he acquired the Dingzhen tea trees. In the first year or two after they matured, the quantity and quality of the tea leaves were only at an ordinary level. Only after that will they enter the peak production period.

The fact that the Dingzhen tea trees have reached maturity does not mean that Chen Guang's efforts have finally paid off. What is being picked now are only the 'new leaves'. To obtain Dingzhen tea leaves, one needs to seek out a tea formula. The tea formula can process the tea leaves so that the leaves of the Dingzhen tea trees can exert their maximum effect of calming the mind and slightly refining the spirit.

Taking it directly is less effective than one-tenth of the effect of using a tea formula.

Chen Guang examined the Dingzhen tea tree and found that a thousand-needle wren had taken up its nest in the canopy, eliminating all the threat of pests. At the same time, the wren's excrement replenished the spiritual energy needed by the Dingzhen tea tree. As for controlling the temperature, light, and humidity, that was Chen Guang's own business, which could be solved using a spiritual energy array.

For the water requirements of Dingzhen tea trees after they start producing tea leaves, it is probably best to use Zanglu Zhenmudan tea. This was mentioned in the reward group and can be used to solve the water supply problem of Dingzhen tea trees, as well as prevent some diseases that are not caused by insects.

"But I just want money."

Chen Guang felt uneasy. There were too many places that needed money this year: the tea recipes of Dingzhen Tea Tree and the Hidden Dew True Peony; the Qingyun Wood and White Flower Spring Grass of Leiyu Jadeite; the Empty Suspension Stone and Fallen Wind of Spider Silk Treasure Bottle Wood.

If it weren't for the fact that all the other spiritual plants had been arranged in previous years, this year's expenses would have been enormous.

Even so, there are still secret methods to control the ferocious insects, materials for practicing the Crimson Heart Pill Scroll, and spiritual objects for cultivating in conjunction with the Bloodstained Battle Technique...

All these expenses, when calculated, are by no means a small amount.

Their savings were nearly depleted. Not long ago, Cao Fang had envied them, but now they were in the same predicament of being short of money.

If you need to buy something essential, you'll have to give up something valuable yourself.

Chen Guang still doesn't intend to touch the spiritual objects for the time being, and has set his sights on the secret method of harvesting them.

The secret techniques of alchemy, flame back combat, falling butterfly attraction, and forest star flame are all within the scope of consideration.

Because Chen Guang's target this time was not those independent cultivator shops, but the Purple Spirit Pavilion, the Scripture Pavilion, the extremely valuable alchemy techniques and the Forest Star Flame Secret Technique should naturally be the first consideration. Although this made Chen Guang slightly hesitant, he actually made up his mind without much thought.

All resources are for personal growth, so there's no question of being willing or unwilling to give them up. The key is whether you can obtain the resources you desire. That's the crucial point.

Of course, there are exceptions. For example, the Clear Vision technique is so useful that Chen Guang would rather keep some of it to himself as his own unique technique. It is unknown whether the Scripture Pavilion has these secret techniques. If it does, he will have to find another way.

It's certainly satisfying to have what others don't, but we also need to consider the actual situation. We can't keep thinking about the future and let our current development be hindered.

Having figured this out, Chen Guang organized the spiritual items he could sell, copied both secret techniques into scrolls, and then went out again.

The two wrens were reluctant to part, but there was nothing they could do. After some comforting, they arrived at Xingfeng Market.

This time, we went straight to the Scripture Pavilion. The Scripture Pavilion and the Purple Spirit Pavilion are essentially one entity, both established by the sect, so it doesn't really matter who we go to.

"A secret method for contributing?"

After learning of Chen Guang's purpose, the disciple guarding the Sutra Repository glanced at Chen Guang and then took out a jade slip: "Compare it yourself first. These are all secret techniques that the sect already has. The reward for contributing to secret techniques that already exist will be very low, even if you have new content."

"If you contribute pill formulas, weapon refining recipes, or the like, there are corresponding jade slips here. Those that the sect hasn't included will be more valuable, and those with similar effects and secret techniques will be less valuable, but it also depends on the specifics."

Chen Guang took the jade slip and placed it between his eyebrows. As soon as he touched it, a large amount of information surged in.

A list of secret techniques flowed through Chen Guang's mind. While it was dazzling, it also broadened his knowledge. From the names, it was not difficult to discern the effects of some of the secret techniques. Although many of the secret techniques had fancy names, they only left him with no clues after pondering them.

"The Falling Butterfly Technique exists within the sect as a method of controlling magical artifacts."

Not surprisingly, Chen Guang felt relieved when he didn't see Senxingyan and Huadan Technique in the end. He had forgotten about the Flame Back Battle Technique, as a battle technique was definitely not as valuable as these two secret techniques.

The techniques of alchemy, clear vision, and forest star flame are not included in the list. However, judging from the names, there are secret techniques similar to the clear vision, but it is unknown how many levels they have.

"The secret techniques I contributed are not recorded here."

"No? That's good." The disciple smiled and gestured for him to come upstairs. "Then let's go upstairs and ask our teacher to take a look at your secret technique."

The Sutra Repository belongs to the Sutra Hall, which also has very few disciples. It is the hall with the fewest disciples besides the Sage Hall. The requirements for qualifications are very high. They are responsible for copying and organizing scriptures and cultivation methods, and recording the changes in the cultivation world.

Similar to the spiritual medicine lineage in the Hall of Life and Death, both are directly led and taught by Foundation Establishment Daoists. The difference is that the disciples of the Scripture Hall are taught for many years, and the number is always the same. The Scripture Hall does not recruit disciples from the outside. Chen Guang did not know the specifics. In terms of mystery, the Scripture Hall is also ranked.

"Come to think of it, I've seen all nine halls of Purple Spirit Peak." Chen Guang followed behind the other person until they reached the seventh floor before stopping.

Normally, only disciples in charge can enter the seventh floor of the Sutra Repository.

This was Chen Guang's first time entering the seventh floor. The layout was completely different from the previous six floors, somewhat similar to the layout of the Autumn Leaf Pavilion in Chunyuan Residence. Once inside, you could find a futon to sit on, and a light screen that only you could see would appear. You could manipulate the light screen to achieve your goal without interfering with each other. Once you had chosen, you could enter the inner room to receive the inheritance and leave.

More tranquil, more orderly.

The disciples of Jingwentang led Chen Guang through the area to an elegantly furnished room, where they greeted their teacher, gave him a few words of advice, and then leisurely departed.

Behind the desk in the room, a somewhat aged cultivator with a refined air and bright eyes stared intently at the book in his hands, unwilling to look away for even a moment. He reached out and tapped the table: "Put your secret technique here."

Although the other party didn't even look at him from beginning to end, Chen Guang still honestly and respectfully took out the document on the Senxingyan Secret Technique and placed it on the table.

The Taoist stretched out one hand and opened Chen Guang's document, not stopping on the other side either, looking at both at the same time. After a while, he suddenly let out a soft exclamation: "Where did you obtain this secret technique?"

"This disciple obtained it from a rogue cultivator's storage artifact."

"Hmm, that's quite unusual. Are you aware of the sect's rules regarding the contribution of secret techniques?" the Taoist asked.

"I know, it's not included in the records. You can use it to obtain a scroll of the same level secret technique cultivation method, or exchange it for the comprehension time of your hall, or choose a spiritual item or even a grain of rice," Chen Guang replied fluently. "I choose to exchange it for a spiritual item. This is the list of spiritual items I want to exchange for."

Chen Guang handed over the list of spiritual items he had prepared. It was a wide variety of items, taking into account his future cultivation needs. It was also divided into several levels according to their importance and urgency. As long as the minimum level was met, Chen Guang would accept it. If he could get more, that would be a pleasant surprise. All these needs were marked on the list.

Only the Qingheng Sect can do this, completely confident that the other party will offer a fair price.

"I can give you the third-tier reward on the list, and there's still some money left over. The rest can be converted into time for comprehension or Suiyuan." The Taoist then glanced at Chen Guang and asked.