Cultivation begins with harvest.

"Very good, I see no problem with it, except that it requires quite a few types of magical artifacts, three in total?"

Chen Guang invited the two to sit down, and looked at the array design diagram that Cao Fang handed over. He couldn't help but feel a little strange. Three kinds of spiritual artifacts. Was Cao Fang that rich?

"I don't understand formations, but I know what kind of environment my Fire Peach needs, so I first went to Senior Brother Sun, who refines spiritual artifacts, to discuss it. The three types of spiritual artifacts actually reduced the number of individual spiritual artifacts required. Senior Brother Sun said that although your Wind-Catching Lamp is only one type, the quantity is greater and the function is more complex, so the cost is actually higher. He also designed it for you before coming up with the version of the three spiritual artifacts working together in a formation. Sure enough, the overall cost was reduced by two-sevenths compared to expectations." Cao Fang's smile became brighter as she spoke.

Two-sevenths? That's a bit too much, isn't it?

Chen Guang couldn't help but widen his eyes. With this setup, the cost of tens of thousands of yuan would be reduced by two-sevenths. Sun Zhongqing was already skilled in the Fictional Array style, and his status in Chen Guang's mind was already high. Now it was even higher.

Talent naturally inspires people to want to get close to and admire it.

Seeing Chen Guang's expression, Cao Fang was naturally very happy. She excitedly discussed with Chen Guang the various key points of planting spirit fields for most of the day. Dongfang Lieming, who was just listening from the side, also gained a lot of benefits.

Half an hour later, Cao Fang finally left, satisfied.

"What you plant in your spirit field is up to you. You can come with me and see how I plant them. Learn as much as you can. If you really have a talent for spirit plants, this arrangement won't be difficult. If you don't have that talent, I can still help you," Chen Guang said earnestly.

Spiritual plants may seem like just planting and cultivating, but they are not isolated. The spiritual changes and the interaction of the five elements are all taken into consideration. That's why some people's spiritual plants grow well no matter how they are planted, while others' spiritual plants never seem to improve.

Each spiritual plant has its own attributes. How do they interact with the spiritual entities in the environment?

Why do different spiritual entities interact with each other?

Having grasped the essence of these principles, Chen Guang understands that they can be applied to cultivation. He is only beginning to ponder them, but unlike other ignorant spiritual farmers, he knows where the direction lies.

Dongfang Lieming simply nodded.

After working alongside Chen Guang in the spirit field for half a day, Dongfang Lieming didn't really sense that Chen Guang had gained any insights. Instead, he saw Chen Guang's skillful work and suspected that he was just being used as a free laborer. In the end, he didn't say these words but left silently.

Chen Guang did not force the issue and let Dongfang Lieming leave. After all, he himself only had a superficial understanding of it, so how could he force others to learn it?

He remained in the Black Thistle Earth Spirit Field and patiently buried what looked like two stones that were rotating extremely slowly with only their edges touching, next to a spirit tree seedling with few leaves.

Just like two emerald green leaves growing from a thumb, this is what the seedling of the Spider Silk Vasewood looks like, and what has just been buried is the Suspended Stone.

The only spiritual items that could be exchanged for the Forest Star Flame Secret Technique were the Suspended Stone and Falling Wind, which are essential for the Spider Silk Treasure Vase Wood. In fact, both of these items are equally expensive, but they are necessary spiritual items for the Spider Silk Treasure Vase Wood. Without them, the plant cannot even sprout, so they had to be prepared.

A light emanated from his palm, and the interaction between earth and wood was activated. He carefully sensed the changes between the Spider Silk Treasure Bottle Wood and the Suspended Stone. He then took out a jade bottle and cracked a fissure in it. A whirlwind carrying black sandstorm enveloped the Spider Silk Treasure Bottle Wood seedling. Just as it covered the Spider Silk Treasure Bottle Wood, Chen Guang quickly put away the jade bottle.

It was only the size of a thumb, yet it had a powerful howling sound—the Falling Wind. It possessed a peculiar power that could wear down life force and gradually turn a person into a mindless zombie. It was extremely rare, and this bottle of Falling Wind was even more precious than a complete wisp of pure spiritual energy.

The tiny amount of Falling Breeze released at this moment, combined with the Suspended Stone, can sustain the Spider Silk Bottle Wood for about a month.

"And I only have enough Spider Silk Bottle Wood for less than three years of growth. As the Spider Silk Bottle Wood continues to grow, its appetite will increase, and it might only last for two years. The Spider Silk Bottle Wood needs ten years to mature, and by then the daily consumption of Void Stones and Falling Wind Stones will also increase. Only by replacing it with better spirit soil can the consumption be reduced."

Spider Silk Bottle Wood is best grown in second-tier spiritual soil, Golden River True Sand. The next best environments are Rift Desert Sand, which is not found in the Qingheng Sect, and Wind Salt Soil and Black Thistle Soil, which are available in reserve.

The black thistle soil currently being provided is the worst type.

Chen Guang was glad that he had been conservative and only planted one seedling. He had two seeds in total. If he had planted both, it would have been like having two more living ancestors.

I wonder if the fat-faced cultivator who cultivated Zhu Chizi back then, using his "ancient method," achieved any results. At the very least, there should be results in the second half of this year. It would be great if we could obtain the other three Spider Silk Treasure Bottle Tree seeds. Spider Silk Treasure Bottle Trees have multiple metamorphosis paths, and each additional path means another special spiritual plant in the future. Moreover, with a maturation period of up to ten years, they are already top-tier among first-order spiritual plants. If possible, it would be better to plant them earlier.

"Compared to that, I need to work harder on the Bloodstained Battle Technique and spell training this year. The Unyielding Thorn matured last year, and we can't wait any longer. This winter, I need to go to the Sharp Edge Outpost to collect the Capture Wood sap."

Therefore, this year Chen Guangcai did not hesitate to torture himself in order to quickly improve the Ember Blood Battle Technique. The cultivation of any battle technique will indirectly strengthen the physical body, and also bring about movement techniques, etc., so naturally he must seize the opportunity to become stronger.

Chen Guang also took some time to visit Dongfang Lieming's spiritual field and offered some guidance.

The spiritual plant cultivated in Dongfang Lieming's Free Spiritual Field is a very rare spiritual plant called "Flame-Swallowing Grass." It has the function of improving the quality of spiritual fire and refining some pills that enhance the power of fire-attribute spells. It is often a high-level cultivation resource needed by fire magic practitioners. The reason why this spiritual plant is rare is that its seeds must be soaked in magma and not burned or damaged before they will germinate after a year. If they cannot land on the ground near the magma within a month after germination, they will also be burned to death by the high temperature of the magma.

Zhan Yang Flower, Tun Yan Grass, Huo Xu Cave...

The connection between all of this is crystal clear.

Chen Guang pretended not to know, and instead pointed out the key points of planting the Flame-Swallowing Grass. Some of these points came from books, and some came from his own experience in planting spiritual plants, as well as the keen intuition of a spiritual plant master. He was able to prescribe the right medicine for the right condition. In order to ensure the accuracy of the effect, Chen Guang also used his ability to confirm the information about the Flame-Swallowing Grass. Apart from obtaining some secrets that he did not know before, there was no conflict with his intuition.

Planting the Flame-Swallowing Grass in the Qingheng Sect is somewhat of a stretch. The environmental simulation of the magma part needs to be solved by Dongfang Lieming himself. Chen Guang only gave a direction. Judging from Dongfang Lieming's expression, one can guess that the specific steps to be implemented still need to be taken care of by her brother, who will spend money to settle things.

Fortunately, the Flame-Swallowing Grass can live in such harsh environments. As long as the basic needs are met, it can grow to maturity without any care.

Chen Guang's good intentions were finally rewarded. The other Zhan Yang flower, which he had promised to give him after the three-year term ended, was finally delivered by Dongfang Lieming at the end of the same month.

With two *Zhanyang* plants and his ongoing practice of *Return to Spring*, Chen Guang was confident he could obtain a new *Zhanyang* plant.

"It's time to contribute the Elixir Transformation Technique."

Chen Guang immediately set off for the Sutra Repository. Without obtaining those specific rare resources to recreate the extremely yang place where the Zhan Yang Flower survives, even if he obtained a brand new Zhan Yang Flower seedling, it would be of no use.