Food System in Cultivation World-Chapter 406 - 383:

The Purple Mist Gate is a Sixth Grade sect.

Chen Xu awoke from his meditation; he opened his eyes and listened to the sounds of the outside world.

Last night, he entered and exited the Fire and Smoke Kitchen a total of five times.

Besides planting Cyan Cloud Lotus Seeds, he also planted Spirit Rice and attempted to use the Talisman of All Things on the Spirit Rice.

The Talisman of All Things has three uses: one is to accelerate plant growth, another is to improve plant attributes, and the third is quite miraculous.

Through multiple repeated uses, the Talisman of All Things can even transform ordinary plants into spiritual plants.

Of course, there is a chance of failure.

Furthermore, the number of transformations each plant can undergo varies.

If a transformation fails, although Chen Xu, as the user, would not suffer backlash, he would still lose time and effort.

Additionally, the plant would be damaged, which is also a cost.

When first planting Spirit Rice, Chen Xu chose a cautious approach.

He planted one pound, half a pound, and two taels of Ninth Grade, Eighth Grade, and Seventh Grade Spirit Rice seeds, respectively.

Then, using the Talisman of All Things, he stimulated their accelerated growth.

Overnight, all three types of Spirit Rice sprouted.

The Ninth Grade Spirit Rice grew to seven inches tall, the Eighth Grade to three inches, and the Seventh Grade had just barely sprouted, less than half an inch tall.

Just a tiny bit of tender green tip, so delicate that if not for Chen Xu’s keen eyesight, he might not have seen anything at all.

Moreover, the germination rate of the Seventh Grade Spirit Rice was very low, less than thirty percent.

It is conceivable that planting Seventh Grade Spirit Rice must be difficult.

But the fact that it could sprout in Chen Xu’s Fire and Smoke Kitchen proves that the upgraded Fire and Smoke Kitchen has a new section of at least Seventh Grade Spirit Field quality.

This is great news.

In the future, the spiritual materials Chen Xu needs will be far from a small amount.

If conditions permit, he plans not only to plant Spirit Rice but also other spiritual plants.

The higher the grade of the spiritual field, the better.

Seeing the Spirit Rice sprout filled Chen Xu with joy.

Aside from planting Spirit Rice, he also tried using Spirit Rice in the large stove of the Fire and Smoke Kitchen.

Besides cooking rice and porridge, these Spirit Rice grains could make rice cakes, steamed cakes, fried rice, crispy rice candy, and popped rice flower.

Back in the Great Li Kingdom, Chen Xu only ever had limited amounts of Spirit Rice.

Usually, it was just one, two, or three taels.

At most, it never exceeded a pound.

Thus, he always used it sparingly.

Most of the time, aside from making porridge, he occasionally made rice balls with no variety, its only merit being low consumption.

Even then, Chen Xu often had to mix in some regular rice.

This time, after returning from the trip to the Hundred Battles Ruins, if nothing else, he purchased over three hundred pounds of Ninth Grade Spirit Rice alone.

Chen Xu instantly felt exceptionally abundant.

After some thought, he first used the roasting method of the Spirit Roasting Eight Techniques to produce about ten pounds of popped rice flower using Ninth Grade Purple Mist Spirit Rice.

In the Fire and Smoke Kitchen, there was a crackling sound like fireworks.

Immediately, a strong fragrance of popped rice flower burst forth like an explosion, carrying an indescribable sweet aroma amidst the rolling heat.

Rustling, the popped rice flower from ten pounds of Spirit Rice overflowed like purple clouds.

Chen Xu used a clean large basket to contain it, surprisingly filling two full baskets.

In the end, the popped rice flower piled like precious pearls, continuously tumbling off the peak of the heap.

Judging by appearance alone, it could be labeled stunningly beautiful.

Item entry: [Purple Mist Spirit Beads, formed by roasting and popping Purple Mist Spirit Rice, accumulate Spiritual Qi within due to the unique production process.

The taste is superb, fragrant, crispy, and mildly sweet, with a certain chance of increasing spiritual insight after consumption.

Due to the creator’s pure essence, these Purple Mist Spirit Beads receive additional attribute enhancements.

Qi Blood +3

Divine Soul +1

Note: Do not overconsume, as overconsumption may lead to accumulated Fire Qi, resulting in dry mouth and slight mental disturbance over a short period.]

Before making them, Chen Xu had not expected that the popped rice flower from Purple Mist Spirit Rice would possess such attributes and effects.

At the same time, he felt an increase in his cultivation level.

[Cultivation: Golden Core Stage, Third Layer (46.9%)]

Making Spiritual Food proved to be a better cultivation method than meditation.

Chen Xu’s fire control during roasting felt like reaching a wondrous state every time.

Afterward, he took some of the popped rice flower, boiled sugar to create syrup, and made crispy rice candies about two inches long each.

The crispy rice candies were sweeter, their texture crisper, and offered a distinct flavor when eaten.

However, since the sugar used in the crispy rice candies was just an ordinary mortal ingredient, the candy’s effects weren’t much different from the popped rice flower.

There were no additional attributes, nor did it trigger any special effects.

Chen Xu ate several handfuls of popped rice flower and two crispy rice candies, feeling exceptionally happy and experiencing a profound peace.

Perhaps he preferred quietly cooking and cultivating in the Fire and Smoke Kitchen, rather than the mortal world’s greed, hatred, and folly, the slaughter for fame and fortune.

But if he truly had to stay in the Fire and Smoke Kitchen forever, never stepping into the mundane world again, he feared he couldn’t endure such loneliness.

Human nature is indeed contradictory, and Chen Xu is no exception.

He somewhat missed his two companions, Wei Yuan and Ah Shi. If the two were here with him, cooking and sharing dishes with them would certainly add to his joy.

It was just that earlier, during "ascension," everything happened too swiftly.

Chen Xu couldn’t miss the opportunity; now he wonders how his two little companions are doing in the mortal world?

Thinking of this, Chen Xu went to hasten the growth of some Cyan Cloud Lotus Seeds.

Once the Cyan Cloud Lotus Seeds matured, he would make a trip back to the Li Kingdom.

At the very least, he needed to ask the opinions of the two Little Demons to see if they would be willing to come with him to the Xuantian Star Realm.

If they could come, that would naturally be the best.

Thereafter, Chen Xu found some previously stored Golden Oranges and Raspberry fruits.

He added Jade Dew Spring Water and used Eighth Grade Spirit Rice to grind out a considerable amount of rice paste.

He then made three flavors of this rice paste.

One was original, another had the sweet and sour taste of Golden Orange, and the last was pure sweet Raspberry.

In the Fire and Smoke Kitchen, he occasionally used the Fire Control Skill, occasionally the Spirit Manipulation Technique, occasionally waving his palm through the air, his energy permeating, as if conducting a wondrous symphony.

Pots and pans, stove and firewood, danced to the rhythm before his eyes.

In the large kitchen, besides the atmosphere of fire and smoke, there was an indescribable magic that constantly played.

Cooking delicious food in this manner, it was indeed uniquely enjoyable.

Finally, with the night’s harvest, Chen Xu put aside his cultivation matters and took a small nap for two hours in the Fire and Smoke Kitchen.

When he opened his eyes again, the sounds of hustle and bustle came from the outside world.

Ji Yang also awoke from meditation and cultivation; as Chen Xu opened his eyes, he was excitedly looking through the narrow window.

Through the clear glass windows, one could see the cloud sea steaming in the distant sky.

Layers of clouds floated in the air, deep red, light red, orange red... interwoven leisurely, magnificent like a painting.

The most wondrous of all was that among the clouds, there were countless long, slender halos crisscrossing each other, as imposing as a rainbow.

These halos had no visible origin or destination.

Each one soared through the sky like a galloping celestial horse, yet viewed from afar, they exuded an indescribable sharp grace.

On the flying boat’s deck, there were already cultivators watching and exclaiming:

"Sword patterns! These are the sword patterns of the Cloud Sea Sword Technique. If one could comprehend even a bit, they could surely join the Purple Mist Sect."

"Look, the disciples of the Purple Mist Sect are coming..."

Amidst the cloud sea, figures flew into the air one by one.

There were men and women, old and young.

Each held a jade gourd, and all were dressed gracefully.

They stepped on clouds, flying skyward, guiding the celestial clouds into their jade gourds, occasionally performing magic, bringing forth beams of halos.

Viewed from afar, it seemed truly as if celestial beings were arrayed in the sky, highly enviable.

Ji Yang couldn’t help but sigh, "This is indeed a Sixth Grade Sect. Everyone here is in the Foundation Establishment stage; everyone can fly—how wonderful..."

He longed for it very much.

But because there were no instructions from seniors, he dared not go down to the deck outside.

Suddenly, he heard the voice of a senior nearby: "Ji Yang."

Ji Yang turned his head in surprise, not actually seeing where the senior was; this turn was purely instinctive.

And it was precisely because he couldn’t see, whenever the senior spoke up, Ji Yang was delighted and happy.

Unexpectedly, he heard a slight swishing sound, and Ji Yang quickly reached out his hand.

Whoa, two items flew over.

Amid two swishing sounds.

In the next moment, Ji Yang found two small plates in his hands.

Ji Yang couldn’t help but exclaim "Ouch!"

First, he smelled the rich sweet fragrance, then he saw a plate of piled purple pearls, like clouds and mist.

The other plate held neatly arranged, gem-like pieces of dessert, their colors glistening, aromas sweet and enticing. Ji Yang swallowed hard.

He held the two plates, momentarily at a loss.

His eyes were fixated on the two plates, swallowing incessantly: "Senior, this, this is..."

Ji Yang made every effort to control his tone, afraid that his fondness for food would become too evident.

Then he heard the senior say, "Ji Yang, outside, where there are people everywhere, if these two types of Spiritual Food were to be sold, do you think anyone would appreciate them?"

...

He held the two plates, momentarily at a loss.

His eyes were fixated on the two plates, swallowing incessantly: "Senior, this, this is..."

Ji Yang made every effort to control his tone, afraid that his fondness for food would become too evident.

Then he heard the senior say, "Ji Yang, outside, where there are people everywhere, if these two types of Spiritual Food were to be sold, do you think anyone would appreciate them?"

He held the two plates, momentarily at a loss.

His eyes were fixated on the two plates, swallowing incessantly: "Senior, this, this is..."

Ji Yang made every effort to control his tone, afraid that his fondness for food would become too evident.

Then he heard the senior say, "Ji Yang, outside, where there are people everywhere, if these two types of Spiritual Food were to be sold, do you think anyone would appreciate them?"

He held the two plates, momentarily at a loss.

His eyes were fixated on the two plates, swallowing incessantly: "Senior, this, this is..."

Ji Yang made every effort to control his tone, afraid that his fondness for food would become too evident.

Then he heard the senior say, "Ji Yang, outside, where there are people everywhere, if these two types of Spiritual Food were to be sold, do you think anyone would appreciate them?"