In the following days, Chu Ning's cultivation became very focused.
Earlier, he had allocated some time to cultivate life-saving techniques like the Golden Sword Technique, Thorn Technique, and Vine Armor Technique, but now he put them all aside.
After all, he planned not to go out for a period of time.
He could comfortably stay within the sect's protective range to farm and cultivate.
The only thing he needed to do was continuously practice the Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill.
Chu Ning spent almost the entire day in the field of Ink Spirit Bamboo during the day, and at night he sat in the courtyard planted with Iron Wire Vine, continuously cultivating the Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill.
When his magical power was depleted, he would cultivate the Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique to replenish it, and continue practicing the Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill.
If he was too exhausted with these two, he would cultivate the Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique once or twice.
His whole body would instantly recover to an optimal state, and he would continue his cultivation.
Of course, when he felt his body reached its limit, Chu Ning would also rest by sleeping to ensure full recuperation.
Under Chu Ning's relentless cultivation, day and night.
Seven days later.
Zone D High Level Spirit Field.
Chu Ning stood before the Ink Spirit Bamboo, without forming any hand formulas, casually raising his hand and casting a spell directly onto several stalks of Ink Spirit Bamboo.
Immediately, a trace of joy appeared on his face.
"Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill, Instant Cast!"
The Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill, already proficient beyond measure, was finally completely mastered.
Reaching the instant level, it became his innate divine technique!
Chu Ning did not hesitate any longer, digging up plenty of spiritual soil from the spirit field.
Then he immediately returned to his courtyard, arriving at a corner of the backyard.
The surroundings of this corner had long been wrapped with Iron Wire Vine, forming a canopy.
Chu Ning prepared all the spiritual soil, then carefully took out the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit seedling from the jade box and planted it in the soil.
Immediately, he continued casting spells, instantaneously executing the Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill onto the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit seedling.
After casting ten spells, Chu Ning finally stopped.
Half an hour later, the Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill took effect, spiritual qi quickly converging towards the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit seedling.
Seeing this scene, Chu Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He exited the canopy formed by Iron Wire Vine, examined the surroundings carefully, and then relaxed.
Unless someone deliberately checks carefully, they won't discover that such a rare spirit plant is cultivated in this backyard.
As for why he didn't choose to plant it in the spirit field, firstly, the spirit field strictly speaking was not within the protective scope of the sect's grand formation.
On the other hand, Zhuang Yunde mentioned that the Spirit Plant Room steward, He Changyou, would inspect the growth of Ink Spirit Bamboo in the spirit field.
Chu Ning also worried it might be discovered if planted there.
In contrast, this backyard is unlikely to be visited under normal circumstances.
In fact, apart from Qiu Shunyi and Zhuang Yunde, others generally wouldn't come looking for Chu Ning.
His neighboring senior brother Qi Chongmao was often seen, but mostly in the fields or outside the courtyards.
To date, neither of them had visited each other's courtyard.
Cultivators seemingly have an innate reluctance for others to approach their cultivation venues.
In the days following, Chu Ning mostly stayed within his own courtyard and spirit field, living such a life centered on two points.
Focused on cultivating the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit, tending to Ink Spirit Bamboo, spirit rice, and practicing the Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique, Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique, and several spells.
In the blink of an eye, more than three months passed. During this time, Qiu Shunyi invited him out several times, but Chu Ning declined each time.
Meanwhile, Zhuang Yunde visited once, informing him of a successful recommendation and handing Chu Ning a technique for making talisman paper.
Just waiting for the Ink Spirit Bamboo to mature, Chu Ning could officially start making talisman paper.
And the two kinds of spirit plants he was cultivating also gradually reached harvest time.
One morning, after completing a round of the Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique and Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique, Chu Ning slowly approached the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit Tree for a closer examination.
At this time, the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit had already taken on the appearance he initially saw with Old Man Sun.
The colorful hues on the leaves were quite distinct, and small green fruits had begun to grow.
The fruits, just like those seen at Old Man Sun's place, numbered seven in total.
Each Seven-Star Spirit Fruit tree bore precisely seven fruits, no more, no less, quite mystifying.
Unlike those seen at Old Man Sun's yard, these Seven-Star Spirit Fruits were significantly smaller, but their color was much deeper.
Chu Ning could clearly sense their quality surpassed that of the plant cultivated by Old Man Sun in the past.
As for the reason, Chu Ning speculated it was due to his initial use of the Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill to assist in absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.
In these hundred days, Chu Ning consistently executed the Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill ten times daily.
For fear of affecting the growth and quality of the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit, he never used the Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill of the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit for cultivation.
Although the absorption of spiritual qi by the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit was much better, even surpassing the Ink Spirit Bamboo.
Every day in the courtyard, Chu Ning chose another corner for cultivation, relying on the Iron Wire Vine.
"About three more months, and the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit should be ripe." Chu Ning roughly calculated the time.
Then, Chu Ning began walking out of the courtyard.
Although the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit was not mature yet, the spirit rice and Ink Spirit Bamboo were already nearing maturity, marking the harvest season.
Spirit rice especially, had matured to the point it needed to be harvested immediately.
As Chu Ning walked out, he immersed his mind in contemplation, observing his cultivation progress.
[Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique (Yellow Tier Lower Grade), Second Layer (167/900)]
[Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique, Volume One, Immortal Hide 97/300]
About three months of cultivation showed clear progress in both cultivation technique and body refinement.
The progress of the Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique remained steady, with Chu Ning feeling advancements daily. Currently, his realm had reached the late stage of the Qi Refining Fourth Layer.
Chu Ning sensed that around 200 in the second layer's cultivation, he could reach the peak of the Fourth Layer and prepare to break through to the Fifth Layer.
"The cultivation of the second layer of Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique seems not to follow the average progression as the early stage of Qi Refining did, perhaps the Qi Refining Fourth Layer is 200, Fifth Layer is 300, Sixth Layer is 400?"
Chu Ning vaguely felt this might be possible, as these numbers together just add up to 900.
As for whether or not it is true, only further cultivation will prove it.
What slightly surprised Chu Ning was that the cultivation of the Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique seemed not as difficult as he imagined.
He persisted in daily cultivation, possibly spending less time than on the Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique.
Moreover, without the aid of Yin Wood Spirit Body and Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill, the increase in proficiency was close to 1 point per day.
"Could it be that I'm naturally suited for the path of a Body Cultivator?" Chu Ning couldn't help but ponder.
However, he soon dismissed this thought.
After all, apart from having the Yin Wood Spirit Body for cultivating wood techniques, he had not found exceptional talent in other cultivation aspects.
During this time, his Thorn Technique and Vine Armor Technique had reached the instant cast stage.
However, the progress in other attribute techniques was rather modest.
The cultivation speed of the Golden Sword Technique was as slow as a tortoise, leaving Chu Ning wondering if he should abandon it due to its low cost-effectiveness.
Despite spending considerable time, there was hardly any progress.
As for the Ganlin Technique, Blade Skill, Fireball Technique, and the newly learned Drying Technique to make talisman paper, their progress was fairly ordinary.
Chu Ning, with limited energy, had not committed much time to these spells.
For instance, the Ganlin Technique, Blade Skill, and Fireball Technique were merely pushed to a barely usable stage.
However, Chu Ning practiced the Drying Technique quite a lot, naturally in preparation for the upcoming talisman paper production.
Chu Ning first headed to the Zone D High Level Spirit Field.
The Ink Spirit Bamboo was planted a few days later, and indeed required a bit more time to grow.
After taking a quick round in the field, Chu Ning left for the Middle Level Spirit Field where the Red Spirit Rice was planted.
Just as Chu Ning stepped out from the High Level Spirit Field, he encountered a group of people on the road, causing him to pause slightly.