Chapter 22: Transmitting Dao Painting

Cultivation spells have casting targets, and different plants give different proficiency.

To brush the proficiency of [Thriving Growth], it is best to find a plant with a short cycle to practice on.

And what Zhao Xing saw now was a plant called [Tooth Grass].

"Under natural conditions, Tooth Grass can go from seedling to maturity, flowering and fruiting in less than a month. It is usually used to feed cattle and sheep, but there are few in the south. The old Chief’s courtyard is truly a treasure chest."

Zhao Xing immediately ran to the Tooth Grass.

Qi was released, wrapping around the Tooth Grass, and the [Thriving Growth] spell glowed slightly.

Immediately, the Tooth Grass began to grow at a speed visible to the naked eye.

[You cast 'Thriving Growth' on the Tooth Grass; the plant enters the growth stage from the seedling stage, spell proficiency 50]

[You cast 'Thriving Growth' on the Tooth Grass; the plant enters the maturity stage from the growth stage, spell proficiency 150]

Qi was falling rapidly, but the proficiency of Thriving Growth was rising steadily.

The rank of the spell in the early stage was not high, and choosing a good practice target allowed it to rise very fast.

Of course, this was also related to talent and comprehension.

If it weren't for taking the Dao Embryo Pill before, Zhao Xing wouldn't have been able to obtain so much proficiency.

"Using Observing Things with Five Elements can also make this Tooth Grass grow faster." During the casting process, Zhao Xing had some insights.

The Tooth Grass in front of him was presented to him in a semi-transparent way, and its internal roots and veins were clearly presented.

Where the Qi goes can make the Tooth Grass grow faster and smoother... This is the function of Observing Things with Five Elements!

With 'Observing Things with Five Elements', it is equivalent to prescribing the right medicine for the illness, and the Thriving Growth spell acts more appropriately, greatly improving cultivation efficiency.

[You cast 'Thriving Growth' on the Tooth Grass; the plant enters the growth stage from the seedling stage, spell proficiency 50]

[You cast 'Thriving Growth' on the Tooth Grass; the plant enters the maturity stage from the growth stage, spell proficiency 150]

A feeling of emptiness came, and Zhao Xing stopped casting because his Qi had bottomed out.

This piece of land in front of him was completely covered by Tooth Grass, even spreading to the side.

"*Gurgle gurgle~*"

Zhao Xing drew some well water, drank a few big mouthfuls to relieve his fatigue, and sat by the well, quite satisfied.

[Thriving Growth: Primary Spell]

[Progress: (3210/9999)]

[Effect: Accelerate nutrient absorption and shorten the maturity time of plant life.]

"Thriving Growth has reached the 3rd turn. It’s only halfway through the morning, and it has climbed two levels."

"Try this old locust tree."

Zhao Xing pointed, and the golden light spun three times in the air, disappearing into the old locust tree.

The old locust tree didn't even shake, indicating that his bit of magic power wasn't enough to look at.

The panel didn't react at all.

"The old locust tree is deeply rooted. Observing Things with Five Elements can see its growth rings and veins, like a copper wall and iron wall. My bit of Qi simply cannot help it break through the growth shackles."

Cultivation is a gradual process, and Zhao Xing was not surprised.

"Better to honestly cultivate Tooth Grass. Set a small goal: before the Beginning of Autumn minor examination, get Thriving Growth to the 9th turn!"

Time passed, and soon it was the day before the Beginning of Autumn minor examination.

For these six days, Zhao Xing did nothing but fight with the Tooth Grass.

Planting and pulling, pulling and planting; if the land was not fertile enough, he would change to another place.

He even utilized his nighttime hours.

[Thriving Growth: Primary Spell]

[Progress: (9010/9999)]

[Effect: Accelerate nutrient absorption and shorten the maturity time of plant life.]

"Finally reached the 9th turn."

Zhao Xing felt a sense of relief, and the joy faded, leaving only deep fatigue.

Not caring about anything else, he found a bamboo mat in the side chamber of the backyard and fell asleep.

Xue Wenzhong came to the backyard, looked at the weeds piled up all over the ground and the sleeping Zhao Xing, and nodded slightly.

Then he beckoned, and a gentle breeze swirled around Zhao Xing.

Although the movement was small, the power was not small, actually lifting Zhao Xing up directly.

Unknowingly, Zhao Xing was carried by Xue Wenzhong to his own bedroom.

Waking up again, Zhao Xing felt unprecedentedly refreshed. When he was sleeping, it felt as if a gentle breeze was blowing all the time. Even though it was the Great Heat solar term, he felt as if he were sleeping in spring.

"*Ugh~*" Stretching, Zhao Xing found something wrong. He wasn't sleeping outside; why was he sleeping on a bed?

"Looks like Master carried me in, but my clothes are still covered in mud..."

Looking at the mat he had made dirty, Zhao Xing wanted to find something to wipe it off.

Raising his head, he saw a painting hanging on the wall.

Instantly, Zhao Xing’s eyes could no longer move away.

The scroll emitted a faint light, as if it had magic. He walked to the wall painting unconsciously, as if his entire soul had been sucked in.

The clouds and mist on the painting dispersed, green shoots emerged from the earth, and countless vegetation broke through the soil like bamboo shoots after rain. The Qi that was difficult to capture in reality seemed to have a shape in this world, clearly visible.

A unique frequency came from underground, as if breathing.

"That is... Earth Vein?" Zhao Xing had an epiphany.

Life and Qi merged at this moment, Yin and Yang of heaven and earth Qi combined, and plant after plant clearly presented before his eyes, from seedling to maturity, flowering and fruiting...

"*Hum~*"

He didn't know how long it had been before Zhao Xing broke free from this illusion.

The painting in front of him was still a painting, but it no longer had a magical appearance.

"So this is a Ten Thousand Things Growth Picture, a classic work of the Self-School." Zhao Xing immediately reacted. "But this artistic conception is too strong. How high-level of a rubbing must it be?"

Looking at the panel, it was indeed recorded:

[You discovered 'Ten Thousand Things Growth Picture Rubbing' (Tier 4, Low Grade)]

[This treasure is a work of transmitting Dao, remaining times: 1]

[You observed 'Ten Thousand Things Growth Picture Rubbing' (Tier 4, Low Grade), Thriving Growth has reached max level.]

[You comprehended the intermediate spell 'Savage Growth'.]

[You comprehended the primary spell 'Earth Vein Synthesis'.]

"*Hoo~*"

The painting hanging on the wall suddenly spontaneously combusted and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

"Eh?" Zhao Xing hurriedly went to grab it, but the speed was too fast; it burned to ashes in almost a second.

"The remaining times of the transmitting Dao painting were only 1, and I used it up." Zhao Xing felt a bit guilty.

A Tier 4 treasure was not common goods, let alone a relatively rare 'transmitting Dao painting'. How should he explain it to the old Chief?

Just as he was pondering, the old Chief’s voice came from outside: "The sky is late, the food is cooked, eat before you go."

"Yes, Master." Zhao Xing went to the dining table with trepidation. Facing Xue Wenzhong, he said guiltily: "Master, I just woke up and accidentally saw a painting in your study, and then it spontaneously combusted."

"Painting? What painting?" Xue Wenzhong narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhao Xing, "I don't know what you are talking about, eat." ===== CHAPTER 23 =====