noffsinger Chapter 2 Companion Spells
Chapter 2 Companion Spells
Extremely faint spiritual energy surged from within his body as he formed the hand seals.
Thin water vapor gathered from all directions, merging together five meters above the body.
Sparse raindrops began to fall quickly.
Snakes, insects, and rodents followed them constantly.
They opened their mouths wide, shaking their fur, trying to catch more rainwater.
Although it was a light drizzle, it contained a faint spiritual energy that one could not usually encounter.
Even animals that don't possess high intelligence can sense the benefits, which is why they gather here at specific times.
Chu Xun's fingers shifted again, forming a second magic seal.
[Earth Spell +1]
The previously cracked earth quickly closed up, squeezing together the weeds, withered leaves, and pests.
It wriggles like a living thing, and everything is crushed in the friction, but the foundation of the crops is not damaged.
In this way, the land becomes loose again, and the crushed material becomes fertilizer.
The snakes, insects, and rodents in the field were already used to the commotion and did not panic. They just occasionally twisted their bodies to "pull" themselves out of the soft soil.
Although the two acres of land are small, one must constantly move around and use magic at all times.
[Minor Cloud Rain Technique +1]
[Earth Spell +1]
[Minor Cloud Rain Technique +1]
[Earth Spell +1]
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This process was repeated dozens of times to achieve complete coverage.
Fortunately, it was only two acres; if it were any larger, the spiritual energy wouldn't be enough.
Facing the fine raindrops, feeling the slight coolness, and with the soil beneath his feet damp and soft, Chu Xun nodded in satisfaction.
"Use the Minor Cloud Rain Technique and the Living Soil Technique once every five days. They won't grow too vigorously. By the time of the autumn harvest, they will be enough to cover tax grain and daily needs. They can also be sold to save up a few taels of silver."
Over the years, he has worked hard and lived frugally, managing to save a few taels of silver each year.
In addition, the snakes, insects, rats and ants that came to take shelter from the rain brought food, and they could occasionally have a meat dish.
Although they can't compare to the wealthy families in the town, they're considered quite well-off in Songguo Village.
Before long, the moisture drawn in from all around was exhausted, and the rain gradually stopped.
The Lesser Cloud Rain Technique is not a profound spell; it simply gathers water vapor.
Without moisture, it has no use.
For Chu Xun, this effect was just right.
No matter how bountiful the harvest, the villagers only thought it was because he was hardworking and lucky enough to own a piece of land that wasn't affected much by the dry season.
This is why, despite possessing the skill of "living soil," he still frequently comes to personally weed.
Rushing sounds came from the ground. After enjoying the spiritual rain, the snakes, insects, and rodents either raised their heads and chirped twice or lay down on the ground as if to express their gratitude, and then dispersed.
A few crows didn't leave; they flapped their wings, flew to the withered tree, pecked at their feathers a few times, and then tilted their heads and cawed.
Chu Xun smiled, reached out and picked up the old bamboo basket containing farm tools and food, and walked towards the village.
At this time, the village's farmhouses no longer emitted smoke from their dark, short chimneys.
Everyone who was supposed to eat had finished, and even the most unruly children were hiding inside and refusing to come out.
Seeing Chu Xun pass by, a chubby-faced boy squatted down inside the door and called out, "Brother Xun, when are you going to tell us the story of the White Bone Demon again?"
The broad-faced man next to him reached out and patted him on the head: "That's your Uncle Xun, how dare you be so disrespectful! Xun, why are you only coming back now? Come in and have some water."
"I was thinking that once I finished my work this morning, I could rest this afternoon." Chu Xun looked at the chubby-cheeked child and smiled, "Let's talk about it when it cools down; it's too hot now."
He was very popular with the children in the village. Whether it was telling the story of the Monkey King causing havoc in Gao Village or the story of the White Bone Demon capturing the Dragon King with one arm, he captivated the children.
In addition, he is generous and often prepares fried rice as a snack when telling stories to children.
So even though they are of different generations, the children always affectionately call him Brother Xun.
It might sound disrespectful, but in a child's world, calling you "uncle" simply means they consider you an elder.
If someone calls you "brother," it means they truly consider you one of their own. When they compare who can urinate the highest, they'll make a point of including you in the comparison.
Watching Chu Xun leave with his bamboo basket on his back, the broad-faced man said to the woman making straw sandals beside him, "You know, Chu Xun grew up without parents, how come he's so sensible and steady?"
The woman looked up and said, "It's a pity our eldest son got married so early, otherwise it would have been great if Ah Xun had become our son-in-law."
The broad-faced man smacked his lips: "Will it be too late to have another one?"
As I passed a farmhouse window, I heard the creaking sound of a rocking bed.
The woman gasped softly, the man growled.
The energy that had been used up in the fields during the day seems to have been restored here.
This is Li Ermao's house; it was quite a place back in the day.
The elderly father had several sons, all of whom had fought in wars and had served as sergeants to a high rank.
Unfortunately, they couldn't hold on until the end, leaving only Li Ermao as the sole survivor.
When the land was distributed, the government allocated a few extra acres to their family to appease their spirits in heaven.
During those years, Li Ermao was quite arrogant.
However, after being married for several years, they still didn't have any children.
The couple were extremely anxious because they heard the villagers making fun of them all day long.
I don't know where they got this folk remedy from, it says something like take the medicine during the day and have sex during the day, and your big, fat son will come along!
After finishing his farm work every day, Li Ermao doesn't even have time to rest when he gets home.
For the past two or three months, apart from losing a few pounds, I haven't noticed anything else; I'm in great health!
Chu Xun lowered his head and walked over quickly.
Although not a saint, he still followed the principle of not looking at or listening to anything improper.
Soon, he arrived at a small courtyard.
A simple fence woven from branches and bamboo strips encloses a mud-and-thatched hut in the middle.
The blazing sun high in the sky cast the shadow of the thatched cottage on the ground, making it appear short and small.
Lifting the "fence gate" made of a few broken wooden planks, Chu Xun stepped inside.
Arriving at the two crooked, old doors, he didn't go inside, but squatted down and looked at the small grass growing in the corner of the wall.
It's about the height of a palm, with a dozen or so leaves, their lush green leaves exuding vitality.
Chu Xun once again formed a hand seal and used the Lesser Cloud and Rain Technique.
And the rain, which had been confined to the area around the grass, quickly poured down.
[Earth Spell +1]
The soil near the grass roots churned and became increasingly loose, allowing more air to enter.
With the addition of spiritual rain irrigation, it has a better growing environment.
Once the rain stops, the water droplets on the leaves are quickly absorbed, and the leaves become even shinier.
Chu Xun's face showed a smile.
He extended his index finger and gently touched the tip of a blade of grass, smiling as he said, "It's been twelfth year already. In another forty-eight years, it will be complete."
With a sudden thought, a semi-transparent panel unfolded before me.
Name: Chu Xun
Lifespan: 16/75
Cultivation Level: Qi Refining Stage (Can be hidden)
[Final Mission Reward: Eternal Immortality]
[Current Stage 1: Cultivate the Spirit Pearl Grass until the fruit matures (twenty years for leaves to grow, twenty years for flowers to bloom, and twenty years for fruit to ripen). Reward: Cultivation level increased to Foundation Establishment stage, rejuvenation, and lifespan increased by 150 years.]
[Spell:]
Minor Cloud Rain Technique 29784/30000: Drives water vapor to gather within a small area.
Soil loosening technique 28302/30000: Loosening soil in a small area.
There are no earth-shattering, terrifying superpowers.
There is only one seemingly simple task: to cultivate a magical herb over sixty years.
To facilitate the process, two companion spells specifically for cultivation were also provided.
Chu Xun's crops grew well precisely because of the effects of these two spells.
The reward upon completion is Foundation Establishment cultivation, rejuvenation, and an additional 150 years of lifespan.
Chu Xun had tried to cultivate on his own, but found it to be completely useless.
My cultivation level is fixed; it will only increase if I complete the mission.
However, once you improve, it's a breakthrough to a higher realm, which means you skip the arduous training process in between, so it's not necessarily a bad thing.
Spells have a proficiency level, and after so many years of hard work, the upgrade progress bar is almost full.
Once upgraded, both the effectiveness and coverage will be greatly improved.
Over the years, Chu Xun has always wanted to acquire more land.
He's practically a cultivator, yet he doesn't even have a decent house, let alone the kind of rural rich man one might imagine.
He didn't have much ambition; he just wanted to cultivate the Spirit Pearl Grass smoothly and receive many rewards.
Until one day, they will be able to live forever.
In this process, it would be best if one could eat meat at every meal, build three or five sturdy, draft-free tiled houses, and marry two beautiful wives.
However, given the current situation, magic can only barely cover its own small plot of land; it can't cover any more.
Upgrade! Upgrade!
Only by upgrading my magic, and then gritting my teeth and buying a few acres of fertile land from others, can I gradually make a fortune one day!
The final rejuvenation and lifespan extension greatly appealed to Chu Xun, and it was the foundation of his success.
Even if I have to endure for several more decades, once the Spirit Pearl Grass matures, my lifespan will increase dramatically, and I can live for at least two hundred years.
As long as you don't foolishly fight to the death, you won't die.
The greatest dream of a person in this life, besides eating, is to live forever.
Although this is only the first phase of the mission, the final reward is enough to show that future missions will probably be carried out in the same way.
Each stage has a task; upon completion, one gains a breakthrough in cultivation level and more lifespan, ultimately achieving immortality.
Immortality...
"Once this spirit pearl grass grows, I wonder how many familiar faces will remain."
After uttering a sigh, Chu Xun stood up and pushed open the unlocked door.