**Chapter 28: Advanced Spirit Rain Technique!**
On the flying boat of the Spirit Feather Sect, Elder Gu's expression turned cold, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
"Hmph!"
A powerful pressure swept over the crowd.
The spirit farmers below, who had been grumbling, immediately fell silent, too afraid to voice their complaints.
"You like to make noise, don't you?" Elder Gu sneered. "If anyone is unwilling to accept the increased taxes, step forward now. The war camp is in dire need of more hands."
His gaze swept across the crowd.
Seeing that no one dared to step forward, he ordered the flying boat to depart.
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**Early April.**
The spring breeze was pleasant, carrying a hint of warmth in the air.
In the spirit fields, Qin Ming was focused on practicing the Advanced Spirit Rain Technique.
He carefully recalled the sensation he had felt when using the technique before, repeating the process over and over.
Finally!
A large gray thundercloud appeared above the spirit fields on the hillside.
The cloud swirled like a vortex, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling within.
Qin Ming's face turned pale as a significant portion of his spiritual energy was drained.
If not for his Evergreen Technique, which gave him spiritual energy comparable to a fourth-level Qi Refining cultivator—far surpassing others at his level—he wouldn't have been able to maintain such a large thundercloud.
This time, Qin Ming didn't deliberately limit the range of the rain. Instead, he covered all eight acres of his spirit fields.
Boom!
With a clap of thunder, the spiritual energy from the spirit vein was drawn into the cloud like a curtain. The nearby air was instantly drained of its spiritual energy.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
The spirit rain began to fall.
At this moment, the commotion in Qin Ming's spirit fields couldn't be hidden. The nearby spirit farmers turned their curious gazes toward his fields.
"Why is there thunder?"
"The concentration of spiritual energy in this rain… could it be…?"
"Is this the Advanced Spirit Rain Technique?"
Finally, one knowledgeable spirit farmer spoke the truth. "Who is casting the Advanced Spirit Rain Technique?"
The spirit farmers were stunned. It had been years since anyone had seen the Advanced Spirit Rain Technique.
Even within the Spirit Rain Sect, only a few high-level spirit planters could perform it.
Whoosh!
A streak of light appeared in the sky near Qin Ming's spirit fields.
It was Supervisor Du Haifu, who stared in shock at the massive thundercloud above.
"I must report this to the sect," he muttered. "There's actually a spirit farmer who can perform the Advanced Spirit Rain Technique. Fellow Daoist Qin… you've really surprised me."
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As the spirit rain continued to fall, the Golden Spirit Rice, Beast Tooth Rice, Frostgrass, and Spirit Candle Fruit in the fields began to absorb the spiritual energy greedily.
The traits of the plants glowed brightly.
- **Name:** Golden Spirit Rice
**Trait:** Weak Spiritual Energy (Maturity: 67%)
- **Name:** Golden Spirit Rice
**Trait:** Weak Spiritual Energy (Maturity: 66%)
- **Name:** Beast Tooth Rice
**Trait:** Weak Vitality x5 (Maturity: 17%)
- **Name:** Beast Tooth Rice
**Trait:** Accelerated Growth x5 (Maturity: 19%)
- **Name:** Frostgrass
**Trait:** Weak Soul Energy x5 (Maturity: 26%)
- **Name:** Frostgrass
**Trait:** Accelerated Growth x5 (Maturity: 23%)
- **Name:** Spirit Candle Fruit
**Trait:** Seed Regeneration x3 (Maturity: 27%)
The spirit rain lasted for the time it takes an incense stick to burn.
By the end, Qin Ming's spiritual energy was completely drained.
His face pale, he took out a Qi Restoration Pill and swallowed it, sitting down to recover.
Gradually, a healthy flush returned to his face.
"Well done, kid!" Cai Laojiu exclaimed as he approached Qin Ming. "It really is you, Qin Ming! The Advanced Spirit Rain Technique! How did you manage to learn it?"
Qin Ming, now fully recovered, stood up and smiled awkwardly. "It was just a lucky attempt. Pure coincidence."
Cai Laojiu pouted, his tone tinged with envy. "You're so slick with your words, it's like you could fry food with them!"
Qin Ming chuckled. "I learned it from you."
"I'm just being modest," Cai Laojiu retorted.
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Mastering the Advanced Spirit Rain Technique meant Qin Ming could now double his spirit rice harvest.
For cultivating second-rank spirit plants and below, the technique was essential for irrigation.
The spirit farmers on the hillside came over to greet Qin Ming and show their goodwill.
However, Qin Ming realized that while he could perform the Advanced Spirit Rain Technique, he couldn't sustain it for long.
"I need to improve my spiritual energy cultivation," he thought. "I should buy some Qi Gathering Pills from Su Yuqing."
With over 1,700 spirit stones left, Qin Ming decided it was time to spend some.
After finishing his work, Qin Ming hurried to Su Yuqing's residence.
Knock, knock, knock!
Su Yuqing opened the door and welcomed him inside.
Without wasting time, Qin Ming got straight to the point. "Qi Gathering Pills? Sure. But Fellow Daoist Qin, I won't give you any special discounts. The price will be based on the current market rate," Su Yuqing said with a smile.
"Understood. How much per bottle?"
"The price has risen to 350 spirit stones per bottle. Each bottle contains five pills."
Qin Ming gritted his teeth. "I'll take two bottles."
"Deal!" Su Yuqing quickly retrieved two exquisite jade bottles from her storage bag and handed them to Qin Ming.
Qin Ming promptly counted out 700 spirit stones and handed them over.
With the transaction complete, Qin Ming clasped his hands in farewell. "I'll take my leave now."
Su Yuqing smiled. "Won't you stay for a drink?"
"No, I have some matters to attend to."
Seeing his determination, Su Yuqing didn't press further and saw him out.
Back in his room, Qin Ming sat on the grass-woven meditation cushion.
He opened the two bottles of Qi Gathering Pills, and a strange medicinal aroma wafted out. He poured out one pill, noticing a faint medicinal aura surrounding it.
"High-quality Qi Gathering Pills!"
Qin Ming was shocked. 'Did Su Yuqing…?'
He shook his head, realizing he owed her another favor.
But he wasn't one to dwell on such things. He'd repay her when the opportunity arose.
With that, Qin Ming cleared his mind and swallowed the high-quality Qi Gathering Pill, beginning his cultivation.
The potency of the high-quality pill was twice that of a regular Qi Gathering Pill, and it was much easier to absorb.
As the pill dissolved in his stomach, a surge of medicinal energy spread through his body.
Qin Ming circulated his Evergreen Technique, guiding the energy through his meridians.
He felt the vast energy filling his limbs and bones.
Over time, the spiritual energy in his dantian grew stronger.
After more than two hours, Qin Ming fully absorbed the pill's energy.
He could clearly feel that this high-quality pill, personally refined by Su Yuqing, was equivalent to several years of hard cultivation.
It was worth every spirit stone!
Qin Ming wasted no time and swallowed the second high-quality Qi Gathering Pill, continuing his cultivation.
He had a faint feeling that he was close to breaking through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining.
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