Cultivation begins with ice harvesters

Chapter 66: Opening Up Spiritual Fields

"open"

Tong Bingfeng stood in front of the courtyard numbered twelve, his magical power surging into the bronze plaque from his dantian, accompanied by a flash of spiritual light.

The guard bell array of this long-closed courtyard opened an entrance for cultivators to enter and exit, but only those with bronze tokens were allowed to come and go freely.

The wind chime array is, after all, only the lowest-level, first-grade low-grade array, and its only function is to provide warnings, so it does not have any other functions.

"With the protection of the wind chime array, anyone who wants to enter the courtyard in the future will have to wait for the owner's permission. If they force their way in, the array will immediately ring the bells and coordinate with the market management office for support at any time. This sense of security is far superior to that of a first-tier low-grade area."

Although he hadn't stepped into the courtyard, Tong Bingfeng was still quite satisfied with it, even though it was protected by a basic array.

At the same time, after observing the courtyard from the outside, I was quite satisfied with its size and basic layout.

This first-grade mid-level courtyard is more than twice the size of the original first-grade low-level courtyard. However, there is only one building used for cultivation, located in the northeast corner. The rest is a large blank area that can be developed by the cultivators living here.

"Such abundant spiritual energy must not be wasted in the slightest. Wind Chime Formation, seal."

Upon entering the courtyard, Tong Bingfeng could clearly sense that the entire courtyard was filled with rich spiritual energy. This spiritual energy, accumulated from the dissipation of spiritual veins, did not hinder the refinement of cultivators. It swirled around the cultivators, and they could easily refine it by circulating the Great Heavenly Cycle.

This obvious change undoubtedly put Tong Bingfeng in a state of extreme happiness and excitement. Given his personality, he was unwilling to waste even the slightest bit of energy, and hurriedly closed the wind chime array again, fearing that the spiritual energy would dissipate into the world in vain.

"The courtyard is nourished by a mid-grade first-level spiritual vein all year round. How can such a vast field be wasted? If it is cultivated into a low-grade first-level spiritual field and some spiritual rice is planted, it will be enough to supply the daily needs of one person."

Although cultivators in the Qi Refining stage have spiritual energy to nourish their physical bodies, they have not yet reached the state of abstaining from grains and still need to consume some spiritual grains in their daily lives.

Due to the unique terrain of the northern icy region and the constant low temperatures, the amount of spirit grain produced here is far below the demand of cultivators.

Even though the lowest grade, first-class low-grade jade bead spirit rice, is sold in various shops, most independent cultivators cannot afford to eat spirit rice every day due to its high price. In most cases, they have no choice but to choose the cheaper ordinary rice.

This is especially cruel for some rogue cultivators at the first or second level of Qi Refining who have just embarked on the path of cultivation. They can only afford to use first-grade low-level spiritual pills at crucial moments in their cultivation, and most of the time they can only sigh in vain.

In Tong Bingfeng's memory, such cruel fragments of reality naturally existed, especially during the time when he worked as an ice harvester, earning spirit crystals by selling his labor. Being able to have a full meal of spirit rice every three to five days was already considered very lucky.

Only after advancing to the fourth level of Qi Refining and renting a mid-grade first-tier Azure Water Sword, and after the frequency and success rate of hunting mid-grade first-tier demon beast corpses have significantly increased, can one reach the point where one can eat Jade Pearl Spirit Rice for three meals a day.

"Unfortunately, the spiritual energy dissipated in this small courtyard is limited. Apart from the basic needs of daily circulation, it is not enough to meet the basic growth requirements of a first-grade low-level spiritual herb."

After gaining a comprehensive understanding of the basic situation of the entire first-tier mid-grade courtyard, Tong Bingfeng couldn't help but show a slight look of regret.

After all, compared to first-grade low-grade jade pearl spirit rice, first-grade low-grade spirit medicine is undoubtedly superior in value and scope of application.

"Legend has it that the Ice Sea Market specializes in renting first-grade high-quality courtyards for late-stage Qi Refining cultivators. These courtyards are in excellent locations with abundant spiritual energy, and are built directly on a spiritual mountain with a spiritual vein. It is possible to directly establish a spiritual herb garden to cultivate some common first-grade mid-to-low-grade spiritual herbs."

Whenever he thought of this, Tong Bingfeng's eyes would flash with a terrifying light, filled with endless expectations for the future.

After all, the Foundation Establishment stage is too high for independent cultivators to reach. The late Qi Refining stage is the ultimate goal for many independent cultivators in this life. Once they step into it, they can be considered to have a basic guarantee. Even if they only rely on hunting first-tier high-grade demonic beasts, they can meet their daily needs.

If one builds upon this foundation and learns additional auxiliary skills, such as talisman making and weapon crafting, one can naturally enjoy a more comfortable life.

"Focusing on the present and working diligently to cultivate spirit fields and plant Jade Pearl Rice is the most important thing. Early production will save on spirit stones needed to buy Jade Pearl Rice. How can this large courtyard be left empty and wasted?"

Tong Bingfeng murmured a few words, his thoughts snapping out of his endless daydreams about the future, and immediately designated two-thirds of the courtyard as the future planting area for spirit rice.

"Auspicious Talisman for Opening Up Fields, Imperial Edict"

Tong Bingfeng simultaneously summoned two mid-grade first-tier spirit talismans with both hands. These were cultivation talismans, meticulously crafted by the Spirit Plant Master specifically for cultivating low-grade first-tier spirit fields.

Of course, this kind of talisman, which can save a lot of time and energy, can only be used in areas with stable spiritual energy that basically meets the needs of a first-grade low-level spiritual field.

The field-opening talisman transformed into a pale yellow light that enveloped the entire field-opening area. The entire process was completely silent, with only the pale yellow light slowly merging into the ground.

These pale yellow lights, which possess special effects, act like a peculiar lubricant, transforming the originally hard ground of the courtyard into soft soil that meets the basic standards for a spiritual field, with wisps of spiritual light shimmering on it.

"If one could become a spirit plant grower, specializing in tending spirit fields and cultivating spirit herbs and fruits, although slightly inferior to a weapon refiner or alchemist, their value should not be underestimated."

Looking at the first-grade low-level spirit field that was easily opened up under the effect of the spirit field opening talisman, Tong Bingfeng felt infinite envy for the auxiliary skill of spirit plant cultivation.

However, this kind of inheritance is also extremely precious in the cultivation world of the Northern Frontier. At least within the scope of Ice Spirit Island, only the Chen family, who are at the Foundation Establishment stage, are known to have a stable inheritance of the Spirit Plant Master.

Furthermore, within his family, a second-tier spiritual plant cultivator with late-stage Qi Refining cultivation enjoys the same treatment as a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the family.

This second-tier spiritual plant cultivator can continuously cultivate second-tier spiritual herbs, which is indispensable for every Foundation Establishment cultivator's daily cultivation.

"First-grade low-level jade bead spirit rice is also easy to sow. Just scatter the spirit seeds evenly and cover them with a thin layer of soil. Spirit Rain Technique, command."

As the spirit seeds were sown, Tong Bingfeng waved his hand and summoned a cloud of spirits. As the hand seal ended, showers of spirit rain fell from the sky, evenly spreading across this low-grade first-tier spirit field.