The moon hangs high!
Bedroom.
"Puff... puff... puff!"
With a series of gentle sounds, streaks of golden light shot out from between his fingers, instantly embedding into the floor.
The next moment, the power of the golden light suddenly increased, directly blasting a deep pit into the ground.
"Did... did I break through?"
Xu Ping's eyes lit up. He couldn't wait to open the panel.
[Name: Xu Ping]
[Lifespan: 28/98 years]
[Realm: Qi Cultivation Level Three: 71/100]
[Cultivation Technique: Five Elements Skill Proficient (Level Three): 160/200]
[Skills: Spirit Rain Skill Proficient: 21/200; Geng Metal Finger Mastered: 1/400]
"I really broke through!"
Xu Ping was overwhelmed with excitement.
Breaking through with Geng Metal Finger means his self-defense ability in this dangerous world has been elevated.
Although he is far from being able to fully protect himself, any increase in strength always brings immense joy.
Moreover, the mastery level Geng Metal Finger is significantly more powerful compared to entry-level and proficient levels, almost reaching a qualitative change.
Faster speed, longer range, greater destructive power!
Xu Ping felt that his grasp and understanding of this spell had deepened significantly, yet the mana consumption did not increase remarkably.
"The proficiency of Geng Metal Finger increased so quickly!" he couldn't help but marvel, "In just five days, I've already mastered it. This speed far surpasses the Spirit Rain Skill."
That being said, the practice cost for the two differs greatly.
Geng Metal Finger is almost instantaneous and doesn't consume much mana. Practicing it dozens of times a day is completely feasible.
On the other hand, as a weather-controlling magic, the Spirit Rain Skill consumes more mana and takes a longer time.
"At this rate, I believe it won't take long before Geng Metal Finger breaks through again!" Xu Ping was full of anticipation.
The power of a mastered Geng Metal Finger is already considerable. If it breaks through again, the power would be unimaginable!
Can it handle the mid-stage Qi Cultivation?
...
...
Early the next morning.
Knock knock...
There was an urgent and rhythmic knocking at the door, accompanied by the shouting of Old Man Lu: "Fellow Daoist Xu, open the door!"
Xu Ping got out of bed, wrapped in clothes, and went to open the door.
He saw Old Man Lu with an excited look on his face, "Fellow Daoist Xu, business has come! It's the Zhou family, and I've already negotiated with them."
That was fast!
It seems Old Man Lu is doing well as a middleman!
Xu Ping was delighted in his heart.
"Let's go," he closed the door and went with Old Man Lu to the Zhou family's place.
Even though he hadn't had breakfast, business was a priority.
The Zhou family lived three miles from Xu Ping's place.
Like Old Man Lu, they also cultivated ten acres of spirit land.
When they arrived at the Zhou family, Old Man Zhou greeted them with a smile: "Fellow Daoist Xu, you're truly a young genius, breaking through with the Spirit Rain Skill at such a young age."
If Old Man Lu hadn't come to his house yesterday, swearing that Xu Ping's Spirit Rain Skill had already broken through, he could hardly believe it and wouldn't have asked Xu Ping to water his spirit fields.
"Just luck, just luck," Xu Ping said with a modest smile.
"Let's not waste time with pleasantries, it's better to let Fellow Daoist Xu water the spirit fields first." Old Man Lu chuckled, pulling Old Man Zhou aside, leaving the position for Xu Ping.
"Then I trouble you, Fellow Daoist Xu." Old Man Zhou cupped his hands.
"You're too kind."
Xu Ping returned the gesture and stepped into Old Man Zhou's spirit field.
The sunlight on the fertile land seemed to dress the green spirit rice with a layer of golden clothes.
The air was filled with the fragrance of the soil, mixed with the scent of spirit rice, making people feel refreshed and relaxed.
"I believe Xu Ping breakthrough with Spirit Rain Skill, but saying it's stronger than Elder Yan's seems exaggerated." After Xu Ping stepped into the spirit fields, Old Man Zhou whispered to himself, a hint of doubt in his eyes.
"You'll know when you see it, then you'll realize how great the bargain you've gotten," Old Man Lu said confidently.
"Really?"
Upon hearing this, Old Man Zhou was skeptical yet somewhat persuaded, though suspicion was the prevailing feeling.
At this time, a few neighbors gathered on the field bank to watch the fun, whispering among themselves.
"Old Zhou invited Xu Ping to water the spirit fields?"
"It seems so."
"Yesterday, Old Man Lu also came to me, saying Xu Ping's Spirit Rain Skill had broken through to proficiency, even stronger than Elder Yan's!"
"Really?"
"Who knows!"
The doubts and discussions of the onlookers did not affect Xu Ping at all. He stood in the spirit fields, pinching the spell, mobilizing the mana within him.
With his actions, the Spirit Rain Skill began to operate, the surrounding clouds quickly gathered, and a dark cloud rolled up in the sky, growing larger, as if the entire sky was left with this patch of dark clouds.
Gradually, the discussion about Xu Ping vanished, and everyone's gaze was focused on him.
Their mouths slowly opened wide in disbelief.
They were stunned.
This is the proficient level Spirit Rain Skill!
How many spirit farmers have never even reached the threshold of proficiency in their entire lives!
'Maybe the dark cloud is just a bit bigger!'
Deep down, they still didn't want to believe that Xu Ping, at such a young age, had broken through to the proficient level with Spirit Rain Skill.
By comparison, it seemed as if all the years they had lived had been wasted.
Only when the gentle spiritual rain fell, it shattered that notion completely.
They could only shout inwardly: May geniuses not die well!
"This truly is proficient level and even stronger than Elder Yan's Spirit Rain Skill!"
Old Man Zhou was overjoyed, intending to save money, but never expected to get such a great deal.
Old Man Lu, with a triumphant look, said to the few stupefied onlookers: "If any of you also want someone to water your spirit fields, tell me soon, or it might be too late to arrange."
"How much per acre?" someone inquired.
"One Spirit Crystal per acre," Old Man Lu replied.
"That cheap?" Everyone was astonished, glancing at each other.
Elder Yan charges two Spirit Crystals per acre, Xu Ping's Spirit Rain Skill is clearly superior, yet he only asks for one Spirit Crystal per acre?
"Consider yourselves lucky!" Old Man Lu shook his head, looking as if they had caught a great bargain, "Those who want watering, act quickly, or miss this chance."
"I want it, I want it!"
"My family too!"
...
A few neighbors rushed to Old Man Lu to sign up.
It's foolish not to take advantage of a bargain!
"One at a time, signing up requires an advance deposit!" Seeing several people sign up, Old Man Lu beamed. This was easy money!
Even with only twenty percent profit, he could still earn a lot.
The hustle and bustle on the field bank did not affect Xu Ping.
[Spirit Rain Skill·Experience +1], [Spirit Rain Skill·Experience +1], [Spirit Rain Skill·Experience +1] ...
With the panel notifications, the ten acres of spirit fields were finally fully irrigated by him.
Because he hadn't eaten breakfast, he was now both tired and hungry, his internal mana almost entirely depleted.
"If only I could break through to Qi Cultivation Level Four!" he couldn't help but lament in his heart.
Unfortunately, he was still dozens of points away from breaking through, feeling a bit helpless inside, unsure of when he would achieve it.