Vol. 1 - Ch. 110 - The Five-Leaf Flower's Secret

[Name: Ji Yang]

After the clan members completed their sacrifices, Ji Yang reopened his attribute panel.

In addition to his original stats, he gained forty-seven points of qi and blood, along with eight points of spiritual power. The mid-stage Innate Realm Green Wolf added twenty-five points of vitality and five points of spiritual power.

Although the results were not as remarkable as Ji Yang had anticipated, it was still the only wild beast besides the Green Bamboo that had contributed over twenty points of qi and blood. More importantly, the increase in spiritual energy surpassed that of other beasts.

This reaffirmed his understanding: the stronger the beasts and the higher the realms of the sacrificed creatures, the greater the clan’s gains in both qi and spiritual power. As the clan members’ strength improved, this advantage would only grow, making future simulations less arduous.

However, simulation points remained critical. The clan’s limited number of members—and the scarcity of high-level martial artists—meant simulations would remain constrained. Ji Yang pondered this as he gazed at the simulation button but chose to hold off for now.

..

"Five-Leaf Flower? What is this?"

In the dream, Chen Xingzhen looked at Chen Changming with curiosity, his brows furrowed in confusion.

Chen Changming’s expression was a mix of pride and reverence as he explained, "The world is vast, filled with countless Feng Shui treasures, spiritual beings, and heavenly materials. These heavenly materials and earthly treasures possess unique, miraculous effects. However, they are exceedingly rare, taking years—sometimes decades—to form. Even during our clan’s golden era, such treasures were rare."

He paused, his gaze sharpening. "The Five-Leaf Flower is one such treasure. It has the ability to heal injuries and assist martial artists in the Blood Coagulation Realm to break through their limits."

Hearing this, a spark of excitement lit up Chen Xingzhen’s eyes.

While the healing properties were less relevant—given the superior regenerative powers of the Divine Tree—the potential to aid Blood Coagulation Realm martial artists was invaluable.

Currently, the Chen clan had only a few martial artists in the Blood Coagulation Realm. Most were in the early stages, with Chen Qingyu being the sole member in the late stage. This scarcity hindered the clan’s growth.

"If this flower truly possesses such abilities, it would be a significant boon to the clan," Chen Xingzhen thought aloud.

As a strategist and leader, he quickly formulated an idea. "Father, since the Five-Leaf Flower cannot be cultivated, could we protect this cave and allow the flowers to mature before harvesting them?"

Chen Changming nodded approvingly. "That was my thought as well. These flowers, nurtured by nature, cannot survive once plucked prematurely. Harvesting them all now would yield limited results. Moreover, from your description, many of the flowers in the cave have not fully matured. Their effects would be minimal, and they are unlikely to significantly advance the realms of our clansmen."

"Protecting this cave will undoubtedly benefit the clan in the long run."

Chen Xingzhen’s joy was evident. This unexpected discovery was a monumental gain for the Chen clan.

According to his father, while these treasures grew slowly, their enduring presence would serve as an invaluable asset to the clan. In a world where survival often depended on strength and resources, securing such a cave was a triumph.

Furthermore, the clan’s broader plan had also succeeded.

With the Innate Realm Green Wolf eliminated, its pack would scatter, and Chaotic Burial Mountain would once again fall under the Chen clan’s control. The mountain’s resources, now exclusively theirs, included not just wild beasts but also medicinal herbs—another boon for the clan.

…

Several days later, Chen Xingzhen arrived at the fertile fields outside the clan’s territory.

Chen Yihu and Chen Xuanshe were already there, supervising the servants tending the fields.

With the arrival of spring, the snow covering Chaotic Burial Mountain had melted, and the clan was ready to plant a new crop of Blood Rice.

Thanks to the Divine Tree’s influence, the clan had transformed the Heavenly Blood Spring into ten acres of fertile land. With the spring’s increasing activity, these fields could expand further by summer.

"Greetings, Clan Leader!"

"Chen Yihu greets the clan leader!"

The two clan members stepped forward, bowing respectfully.

"Hmm, how have the Blood Rice fields been growing under your care these past few days?" Chen Xingzhen asked, his gaze sweeping across the lush fields.

Chen Xuanshe, ever composed, replied, "Clan Leader, the five acres under my supervision have sprouted seedlings. There have been no issues so far."

Chen Xingzhen nodded, satisfied.

Chen Yihu followed eagerly. "Clan Leader, the five acres under my care are thriving. In half a month, we’ll start fertilizing the seedlings. With their current growth, this crop is bound to yield a bountiful harvest for the clan."

"Good. You’ve both done well," Chen Xingzhen acknowledged, his tone steady.

Chen Xuanshe remained silent, while Chen Yihu, emboldened by the praise, added with a flattering smile, "Thank you, Clan Leader! It is all thanks to your wise leadership. I am merely fulfilling the clan’s orders and will continue to work hard to repay your trust."

Chen Xingzhen observed Chen Yihu’s sycophantic words with a faint smile, while Chen Xuanshe’s expression turned blank, his thoughts unreadable.

The atmosphere lightened as Chen Xingzhen asked, "Have you encountered any difficulties with planting the Blood Rice recently?"

Chen Xuanshe spoke up first. "Clan Leader, we’re a bit short-handed. Additional manpower would be beneficial."

Chen Xingzhen turned to Chen Yihu for his perspective.

"Clan Leader, while it’s true that manpower is stretched, I believe we can manage for now. With proper coordination, the fields will flourish under our care," Chen Yihu replied confidently.

Chen Xuanshe’s neutral expression shifted slightly, a hint of exasperation flashing in his eyes.

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