Chapter 419

Good disciple, plant it now. This is the first fruit tree you have planted. Remember it; in the future, you must carefully watch the fire-attribute fruit.

The way of planting, from the moment of planting begins, is filled with excitement.

Taking root and sprouting, flowering and bearing fruit, the moment of harvesting the fruit is the moment of harvesting joy.

At that time, it is when your cultivation bears fruit, just like the path of cultivation, all along there have been bumps and setbacks; to become stronger, how much you have put in, when you break through your cultivation, at that moment, all the previous suffering you endured is worth it.

Zhang Nongqian transplanted the fire-attribute fruit onto the mountain; this position was chosen by Zhang Nongqian. The little girl found the core of planting, understood the essence of the way of planting; from now on, in this way of planting, she will go further.

This is also her first step forward; in her future life, this is the most important and most worthy of commemoration step.

All beginnings are hard; after taking the first step, the future will have no difficulties.

"Master, it's done." Zhang Nongqian got herself covered in dirt; she was not discouraged at all, but rather very happy.

Her cultivation increased along with it, breaking through one level of realm, successfully condensing a qi seed.

Zhang Nongqian now begins, entering the True Qi realm.

The first level of the True Qi realm is the qi seed; this step is the beginning of cultivation, accumulated for a long time, she finally stepped out of this step; know that she is still a child, this talent is truly not bad.

At most, her cultivation time is not long, not exceeding two years, yet she has already reached this step; her talent is truly not bad.

Chen Chuyang stands here, looking fondly at Zhang Nongqian; after condensing qi, she can learn more abilities.

Before condensing True Qi, all pill refining had nothing to do with her; without True Qi, one cannot refine pills, cannot control.

"Master, disciple has advanced to the True Qi realm."

Zhang Nongqian was very happy, excitedly jumping up.

Chen Chuyang saw this, his eyes full of joy, the terror brought by Lingjian Zhenren was dispelled.

Shang Hongxue held Zhang Nongqian's hand, congratulating: "Xiao Qian'er, congratulations, you have finally stepped onto the path of cultivation."

"Thank you, Hongxue elder sister; without your help, I might take a long time to advance; thank you."

Bent over, gave thanks.

Almost knelt down; all along this journey, she has not been easy.

Young in age, but her disposition is mature like an adult's; truly not easy.

Shang Hongxue embraced Zhang Nongqian, giving her a hug.

Zhang Nongqian's eyes kept tearing up; she was too happy, unable to… stay calm, also unable to control her tears.

"I did it, Hongxue elder sister."

"I saw it, Xiao Qian'er is the best."

"Thanks."

The two embraced, and that scene was very moving.

Chen Chuyang clasped his hands, looked at Zhang Nongqian, and felt rather emotional; this little girl was very diligent, spending almost all her time on cultivation, squeezing even her rest time, and finally, as the saying goes, hard work pays off—she succeeded, completing the gathering of Qi seeds early.

The Fire-Travel Fruit was her Qi seed catalyst.

Chen Chuyang used the Fire-Travel Fruit to test her, to make her enlightenment.

So the little girl attained enlightenment, and thus she condensed the Qi seed.

In insight, talent, and all respects, Zhang Nongqian was very good; compared with her mother Liu Yuer, she was perhaps many times better.

The only drawback was that she was not of the second uncle's bloodline; if she were, it would be even better.

Nevertheless, it doesn't matter; Xiao Qian'er will still be a member of the Chen Clan.

This little girl is a grateful person, not an ungrateful wretch; perhaps having experienced life's hardships, she values hard‑won happiness even more.

The two girls held each other for a long time, sharing many heartfelt words.

Finally, Xiao Qian'er steadied herself, bowed again, and thanked Chen Chuyang.

She understood Chen Chuyang's method; it was at the moment she condensed the Qi seed that she truly awakened.

"Thank you, Master, for your guidance."

"It's because of your good insight and self‑realization; if you wish to give thanks, thank yourself."

Zhang Nongqian smiled lightly, offering neither rebuttal nor words.

Chen Chuyang, regardless of what she thought, said to her, "Come up the mountain with me."

"Yes, Master."

They arrived on the mountain.

Tianlian Zhenren would not appear for a while, and the Alchemy Furnace maintained a steady temperature, requiring no supervision from Chen Chuyang.

After the Great Dragon Alchemy Furnace was upgraded, many functions no longer required Chen Chuyang's deliberate control.

Chen Chuyang gestured for Zhang Nongqian to sit, then said, "The path of Pill Refining is not easy; once chosen, there is no turning back. I ask again, are you certain you wish to study Pill Refining?"

Zhang Nongqian did not sit, standing there with a resolute expression, she said, "I wish to become a Pill Refiner; please grant me your approval, Master."

She clasped her hands, bowed, and performed the salute again.

The little girl held a perfect ninety‑degree bow; she truly wanted to become a Pill Refiner.

So close, how could she give up?

For this day, she had worked so hard; she would not give up.

"Since you have already decided, I will say once more: once you decide, you cannot regret it; the path of Pill Refining is like an arrow shot from a bow—there is no turning back."

"Disciple understands."

"Very well. Since that is so, let us begin with the first step. In Pill Refining, you must first comprehend the properties of spirit medicines; this step is of utmost importance—any slight error can cause irreversible effects."

"Your knowledge of spirit medicines is decent, but becoming a Pill Refiner is not that easy."

Speaking thus, Chen Chuyang took out a copy of *Classic of a Hundred Spirit Herbs*, and handed it to Zhang Nongqian.

"This is the *Classic of a Hundred Spirit Herbs* I compiled; it records the properties of various spirit medicines, their appearances, shapes, sizes, and so on. You must master all of it, and when you have memorized everything, you may begin Pill Refining."

"The *Classic of a Hundred Spirit Herbs*, compiled by Chen Chuyang, gathers numerous spirit medicines; their properties and many characteristics are all recorded, serving as a comprehensive summary, with a large portion reflecting Chen Chuyang's own understanding of spirit medicine traits."

There were many spiritual herbs in his hand, each tested one by one to determine their properties, all recorded on it.

The number of spiritual herbs recorded above constitutes all of Chen Chuyang's spiritual herb knowledge; each time he tested a spiritual herb, it was recorded above.

Nowadays, Chen Chuyang handed this book to Zhang Nongqian.

"Thank you, Master."

Holding the jade slip, the contents inside are a supreme treasure.

Zhang Nongqian naturally knows the importance of such a Spiritual Herbs Hundred Herbs Classic; it also records some prescriptions on it.

These are all Chen Chuyang's prescriptions, including those he obtained, after revision and supplementation, completing the perfection of the prescriptions.

The number of prescriptions is not small; each prescription is of considerable value.

Zhang Nongqian was very excited; she had finally received her master's true teachings, and such a detailed work could enable her to become a Pill Refining Master.

How could she not be excited?

Shang Hongxue blinked; she had never heard of such a book.

She kept blinking at Chen Chuyang, asking him.

Chen Chuyang smiled and said to Zhang Nongqian, "Study well; once you have memorized it, come back up to find me, Master, and I will let you... practice pill refining."

"Yes, Master."

Zhang Nongqian held the jade slip and descended the mountain carefully.