Chapter 232: Spirit Flower Abnormality
The pattering rain began to fall abruptly, gradually growing heavier, and its incessant dripping under the eaves was like a curtain of water beads.
It was like a curtain of water beads over the threshold.
Ye Jingcheng stood at the doorway, both doors open, sipping Spring Tea, and through the curtain of rain, he looked at the two peach trees in the courtyard and the light rain on Heavenly Street, finding it surprisingly delightful.
The layers of rules and rituals of the family in recent days had ultimately soured his mood for a few days.
At this moment, the peach blossoms were in full bloom; the Spiritual Peach Tree of the Wood Demon was evidently superior, more abundant, and more vibrant than that of the Tier One Middle-grade Spiritual Peach Tree.
Even by comparing the two Spirit Trees, one could see that the Wood Demon absorbed more Spiritual Energy.
Fortunately, his courtyard now sat halfway up Lingyun Peak, closer to the mountain top, with a far higher Spiritual Energy content than before.
At this moment, the Wood Demon was also in the rain, seemingly unaware of the raindrops on its Spirit Shadow, and it was angrily and urgently shouting at the peach trees.
Many Five Poison Bees were spreading pollen above.
Though Five Poison Bees preferred Poison Flowers, they could also spread pollen, promoting the production of Spirit Fruit.
Some Five Poison Bees were relatively well-behaved, spreading pollen quite gently, while the more aggressive ones would occasionally damage the peach leaves or habitually inject poison.
This made the Wood Demon instantly both angry and anxious.
Though a little poison was nothing, it was ultimately displeasing.
It kept shouting at the misbehaving Five Poison Bees to go to the nearby peach tree.
As if saying that the tree next door wouldn't shout, go and plague the neighbor.
Ye Jingcheng found this quite amusing.
Moreover, as his Divine Sense reached the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, his observation of these Spirit Flowers grew more detailed, allowing him to perceive the terrifying vitality contained within the peach blossoms.
He had checked this feeling in the Jade Talisman; it was a sign of the Life-extending Spirit Fruit, which delighted him and made him regulate the Five Poison Bees.
After all, regardless of the Tier or lifespan extension, the value of the Life-extending Spirit Fruit was incomparable.
Additionally, the identity of the Wood Demon represented the infinite possibilities of the Spirit Fruit Tree.
It was as if he owned a money tree.
But after all, the Five Poison Bees were not ordinary Seeking Spirit Bees; they were used to collecting from Poison Flowers, so Ye Jingcheng let the Wood Demon shoo them away.
After a few shooings, they would learn to spread pollen obediently.
In the next moment, Ye Jingcheng suddenly stood up from his chair.
He entered the adjacent Wood Element room, from which a Three-Colored Cloud Deer leaped out, flapping its Cloud Wings, its aura advancing further. It bleated joyously, seeming especially excited, even though outside was densely veiled by rain lines.
It leaped into the rain, galloping.
Its mouth caught raindrops, as if sipping Morning Dew, yet it shook its head afterward, spitting out all the rainwater.
Nevertheless, its excitement was undeniably strong.
Ye Jingcheng threw out several Body Forging Pills, followed by some Purple Wood Pills.
These Elixirs were beneficial to the Three-Colored Cloud Deer, prompting its return.
This time, the aura of the Three-Colored Cloud Deer advanced further, resembling the Eighth Layer of Qi Cultivation, indeed worth celebrating.
Once it progresses further and the Crimson Flame Fox also breaks through,
he can communicate with the Beast Wood Demon and the Three-Colored Cloud Deer, then attempt to break through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.
This anticipation filled Ye Jingcheng with expectation.
He even began supplying more Spirit Pills.
After all, the other Three Beasts were absent.
His time researching Pill Formulas hadn't significantly decreased, so recently, he refined many Purple Wood Pills and Spirit Cultivation Pills.
After the breakthrough, the Three-Colored Cloud Deer's speed and Wood Puppet Seed abilities improved significantly.
The only pity was the absence of the Golden Scale Beast and Flame Fox, who could have been used to give the Three-Colored Cloud Deer special training.
Currently, he had to personally engage, concentrating on the Earth Spike Skill and Fireball Skill, training the Three-Colored Cloud Deer in dodging.
Due to the rainy season, the Three-Colored Cloud Deer's dodging became more energetic.
It seemed to particularly enjoy the heavy rain.
Ye Jingcheng didn't disturb its fun, after a brief training, he went to check the Spirit Field, where interest in the Purple Illusion Flower and Black Cloud Flower was lesser, but he paid more attention to the Spring Tea.
Here, his Spirit Tea had been preordered by numerous clan members, with Ye Haiyun enjoying it, along with Ye Haiping and Ye Haitian.
As word spread, Ye Haiyi and Ye Xingliu also expressed desire to purchase some.
Additionally, the Ye family intended to designate this Spring Tea as the complimentary tea at their restaurant.
Ye Jingcheng thus propagated many cuttings, infusing them with ample Treasure Light.
Now, with the advent of spring, the Spirit Field was lush and pleasing to behold.
The rainy season was unsuitable for hosting the Immortal Ascension Conference, as everywhere the fervent activities of spring farming continued.
Only with increased food would more mortals join the Ye family.
Thus, Ye Jingcheng actually preferred a longer rainy season.
Moreover, many of the Ye family's Spirit Fields were being replanted. Except for those going out demon hunting, many young clan members at Qi Cultivation First and Second Layers were planting Spirit Fields across various Spirit Mountains of the Ye family.
At this time, Ye Jingcheng walked toward the beehive.
Due to the more than two thousand Five Poison Bees, they had been divided into four hives.
Each beehive consumed different Spirit Flowers, and Ye Jingcheng now approached the largest central hive.
Within this hive was the sole Six-Color Bee Queen.
At this moment, she transmitted news of an imminent breakthrough.
This was unexpected for Ye Jingcheng, as the Six-Color Bee had not ingested a Tier Two Spirit Pill.
But considering that the individual combat power of Spirit Insects was generally inferior to Demon Beasts, breakthroughs were relatively easier.
Moreover, this Six-Color Bee Queen had enjoyed treatments comparable to the Three-Colored Cloud Deer, perhaps even more.
After all, it devoured most of the Spiritual Honey from the Wood Demon Spirit Peach Tree.
Its vitality increased significantly, combined with its consumption of the Advancement Pill.
Now, seeing the imminent breakthrough, Ye Jingcheng felt even more satisfied.
With the Six-Color Bee reaching Tier Two Foundation Establishment, it could begin the breeding of Six-Color Bee Insects.
Though not guaranteed to yield a Six-Color Bee, even Five Poison Bees born from it would surpass ordinary ones. Currently, his adult Five Poison Bee Insects were approximately between Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer and Seventh Layer; they were formidable against Qi Cultivation Cultivators but less so against Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
For now, they were mostly used for reconnaissance and gathering Spiritual Honey.
If every Five Poison Bee could possess Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer or even Ninth Layer cultivation, with the Queen at Early Stage of Foundation Establishment,
by then, perhaps only Sword Cultivators and Fire Cultivators could easily handle the swarms; even Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators would find them challenging.
Additionally, by then, he could continue administering Spirit Transformation Pills, enhancing their Spiritual Wisdom, forming Bee Arrays to amplify their power.
Consequently, he further provided the Queen with a Green Water Pill and a Spirit Cultivation Pill, before clearing out the rest of the Five Poison Bees from the hive.
Subsequently, he set up an Array before leaving.
The Six-Color Bee breaking through to Foundation Establishment must not be disturbed.