Chapter 16: Lifespan Reaches Century Mark, Yield Greatly Abundant
[Consume 4567 days of Lifespan to upgrade Vine Bind from Level Two to Level Three?]
Instantaneously, massive amounts of experience and techniques emerged. Jiang Chen felt like he had personally cultivated for many years, rapidly absorbing them.
[Successfully consumed 4567 days of Lifespan to upgrade Vine Bind to Level Three] (Effect One: Evolves into Century Black Iron Vine) (Effect Two: Single vine hundred jin penetrating force) (Effect Three: Wood Spiritual Seal can store seeds) (Effect Four: Can switch between Green Vine, Thorny Grass, and Black Iron Vine three forms) (Effect Five: After switching, restores original power, attributes, etc. effects)
"Only three layers?" Jiang Chen was surprised.
The low-tier [Evergreen Art] had five layers, yet [Vine Bind] only had three.
But reconsidering, it was, after all, just a [Qi Condensation] stage high-tier spell technique. Moreover, it required a longer time investment compared to low-tier spells.
Jiang Chen quickly went outside the wooden hut and found the previously tested poplar tree. His right hand opened its palm, revealing the [Wood] Spiritual Seal. He discovered it had actually changed from a phantom image, becoming real—now it seemed like a green tattoo embedded in his palm.
Jiang Chen channeled a strand of spiritual energy into it. Instantly, a perception range reaching ten zhang radius formed. Within that range, the weeds instantly became active, starting to sway constantly, looking like a group of "puppies" wagging their tails desperately trying to please their master.
Jiang Chen focused his mind. A nearby weed "whoosh" actually evolved, its black surface looking like metal: a Black Iron Vine. Then, this meter-long Black Iron Vine immediately thrust towards the front scarred poplar.
Pfft sound.
It instantly pierced the entire trunk. No resistance whatsoever, smooth like a knife cutting tofu. This attack power was somewhat terrifying. He felt opponents of the same realm couldn't withstand it.
Moreover, he wasn't controlling just one. Although [Vine Bind] reached the Third Layer, one strand of spiritual energy could only generate five Black Iron Vines. The number was halved, but still not to be underestimated.
Then, Jiang Chen tried several more times. He discovered the hard, metal-like Black Iron Vine could not just pierce trunks; even harder rocks, unless they were too thick, could also be pierced. When five swarmed together, they directly shattered the rock into debris.
After testing the Black Iron Vine's power, he tried switching forms. Soon, the hard Black Iron Vine transformed. At a visible speed, it turned into the thorn-covered Thorny Grass. Then it returned to its original form, the soft yet tough Green Vine.
However, Jiang Chen discovered each switch consumed a portion of spiritual energy. Switching from the Third Layer to the Second and First Layers consumed less.
Next, Jiang Chen focused his attention on [Spirit Wine].
[Spirit Wine Brewing (Proficient 0%)] (Effect One: Within one shichen increases 15% spiritual energy absorption speed) (Effect Two: Wood-element spells/techniques operation spiritual energy consumption -10%) (Effect Three: Slightly intoxicated state increases 10% low-tier spells/techniques comprehension speed) (Negative Effect One: Long-term drinking reduces reaction speed)
[Consume 2378 days of Lifespan to upgrade Spirit Wine proficiency to Expert?]
Momentarily, deeper experiences and techniques regarding wine emerged. Jiang Chen felt like an expert who had brewed wine for many years, exceptionally understanding it.
[Successfully consumed 2378 days of Lifespan to upgrade Spirit Wine to Expert] (Effect One: Within one shichen increases 20% spiritual energy absorption speed) (Effect Two: Wood-element spells/techniques operation spiritual energy consumption -15%) (Effect Three: Slightly intoxicated state increases 15% low-tier spells/techniques comprehension speed) (Effect Four: Slightly intoxicated state increases 5% high-tier spells/techniques comprehension speed) (Negative Effect One: Long-term drinking continuously reduces reaction speed) (Negative Effect Two: Long-term drinking causes internal organ damage) (ps: Negative effects are immune above Qi Condensation stage)
"Besides myself, probably nobody would bring [Spirit Wine] of such quality, right?" Jiang Chen smiled.
He glanced at the attribute panel again. [Consume 5033 days of Lifespan to upgrade Spirit Wine to Master?]
He thought back and forth, ultimately shaking his head. Currently, reaching "Expert level" was sufficient. [Spirit Wine] was just one of the most common wines in the cultivation world. Even though it could increase high-tier spells' techniques comprehension speed, Jiang Chen didn't possess a second high-tier spell technique. More crucially, since [Spirit Wine] has such effects, then he could find higher quality, rarer wine recipes, right? Later, he could sell [Spirit Wine] and drink better ones. Wasn't that better?
"But speaking of which, Lin An's appearance gave me an idea. When I'm free, I can help others harvest. Not only do I get a reward, but I also increase my [Lifespan]." Jiang Chen's lips slightly upturned.
Time passed day by day. The temperature grew lower and the weather colder. In a blink, he arrived at his third month of becoming a formal disciple.
During this period, Jiang Chen used his remaining [Tier-1 Spirit Rice] and brewed some wine. Not much, just ten jin. He wanted to taste it himself. He also planned to exchange some for stones at the market.
Less than five days were left until the New Year, which also meant he could soon attend the [Red Leaf Valley] market.
Standing on the ridge, looking at the somewhat frozen-stiff rice, he focused his perception.
"I can harvest now." His eyes lit up, and he decisively picked up his sickle.
From daytime, he worked until nighttime. Looking at the full, abundant rice, he felt very happy. Moreover, the previous experiment using beast manure already showed results. Compared to areas without fertilization, the same amount of rice in the same area had indeed increased.
This was why he had earlier estimated over two thousand jin. When actually harvested, it reached two thousand one hundred jin.
Others' winter cultivation yield not decreasing was already considered good. His first winter cultivation yield not only didn't decrease but actually increased.
After storing all the rice in his small storage pouch, he looked at his attribute panel again.
This harvest added 6872 days of [Lifespan]! Combined, it was exactly one hundred years!