Among the Cang Ling Sea Region, materials for refining storage bags and storage rings are scarce. Spirit Shells, however, come in a wide variety.
This type of Sea-Containing Shell is fairly common. Its material cost is much lower than that of a storage bag, and its price is considerably cheaper as well.
Even so, for Qi Refining cultivators, Sea-Containing Shells are still expensive luxuries. Many Qi Refining Mid-stage cultivators cannot afford them.
Fortunately, Old Man Ye inherited a predecessor's legacy. Not only did he obtain a Sea-Containing Shell, but it was also a High-grade one with an internal Space six feet across, making it exceptionally extravagant even among Qi Refining Mid-stage cultivators.
After putting everything away, Old Man Ye led Ye Linyuan aboard the boat and prepared to leave.
“Young Master Ye.”
However, just as they were boarding the boat, a Voice called out to Ye Linyuan.
Ye Linyuan turned around, only to discover that a stunningly beautiful woman was hurrying toward him.
The person who had come was none other than Shui Hanqing. After calling the two of them to a halt, she said gratefully, “Thank you for your guidance, Young Master Ye. Han Qing has gained some Comprehension.”
Ye Linyuan Smiled, then said Indifferently, “I told you before: some people can feel the rain, while others can only get wet.”
“The fact that you were able to gain Comprehension proves that you are one of those people. My words merely allowed you to Step into that stage In Advance.”
Shui Hanqing gently shook her head, then said gratefully, “The kindness of your guidance is difficult to repay. Young Master, would you be willing to leave your address?”
“If you ever have a request In The Future, This concubine will certainly repay today's kindness.”
Ye Linyuan waved his hand, then said with a smile, “There is no need. If fate brings us together, we will naturally meet again.”
Having said this, he casually untied the Small boat's rope and disappeared into the Vast Sea with the current.
Shui Hanqing stood where she was, watching Ye Linyuan disappear into the sea mist, inexplicably feeling a sense of loss.
“……”
“Since you guided her, why didn't you accept this debt of gratitude?”
Old Man Ye propelled the boat, looking back at the shoreline that was gradually becoming indistinct, and could not help asking.
Old Man Ye was somewhat puzzled. The Shui Clan's Strength was not weak. If she truly became a Spirit Planter because of this, the Value of this kindness would probably be considerable.
Ye Linyuan shook his head instead. Standing calmly at the bow of the boat, he looked across the Vast Canghai Sea and said, “Among the Green Crane Archipelago, there are only three Qi Refining Families with the surname Ye.”
“If she is interested, she will naturally investigate our origin. If she is not, then there is no need for a verbal debt of gratitude.”
Old Man Ye was slightly stunned and looked at Ye Linyuan again. The youth stood at the bow, his slender figure accentuated by his moon-white robes, exuding an indescribable, outstanding bearing.
For some reason, a Feeling Appeared in Old Man Ye's heart, along with an Unimaginable thought.
He had a Feeling that his own grandson was like a hidden True Dragon lurking Among the depths of Cang Yuan, accumulating the Power needed to soar into the heavens in a single flight.
One day, when his family's True Dragon emerged from the abyss, he would surely sweep across the entire Cang Ling Sea.
“……”
They had come in haste, and they departed just as hurriedly.
The old man and the youth Controlled the Small boat, spending another three days traversing two thousand miles across Cang Yuan before returning to Ye Family Island.
After returning to Ye Family Island, Ye Linyuan freed up another two mu of Fertile Field and planted the Five Elements Wood saplings and ten Gamboge Seeds.
These were all True Spirit Seeds. Ye Linyuan carefully used the Spirit Nurturing Art and Spirit Rain Technique to Nurture them. Only after several days of work did he Restore the Vitality of these few Spirit Seeds.
After completing all this, Ye Linyuan began refining Formation Flags.
A First-Order Low-Grade Spirit Gathering Array required Three Formation Flags to be successfully arranged.
The greatest difficulty in refining Formation Flags was the cloth used to make them. Ye Linyuan Personally wove the cloth for this purpose, and only after seven or eight days did he finish weaving the flags for the Three Formation Flags.
Afterward, he made flagpoles from Spirit Wood, fused them with the flags, and carved one Formation Pattern after another into them.
Fortunately, the Spirit Gathering Array did not require True Fire for refining. With Ye Linyuan's Artifact Refining Skill, handling these materials was not a problem.
Thus, after working on it for roughly half a month, he finally succeeded in refining this First-Order Low-Grade Spirit Gathering Array.
“Let's see how effective it is.”
After completing the Spirit Gathering Array, Ye Linyuan immediately relied on the Cave Spirit Eye to set it up.
Once the Spirit Gathering Array was successfully arranged, he immediately Activated the Formation. He discovered that the Spirit Eye's Spirit Gathering effect had increased dramatically, and the thin Spiritual Energy between heaven and earth seemed to be flowing toward the Spirit Eye.
“Not bad. From now on, it can Nurture four strands of Spiritual Energy every day.”
Ye Linyuan Murmured in heart, then fell into Pondering once more.
After pondering for a long time, he left the Cave Spirit Eye and found Old Man Ye. “The Spirit Eye at the Mountain Peak can temporarily be used by Elder Brother Linze and Huaixue.”
Old Man Ye was slightly stunned, then immediately revealed a trace of delight.
He seemed to Understand something and immediately looked at Ye Linyuan. When he saw Ye Linyuan nod, he excitedly let out a cry of surprise.
“My Yuan'er truly is a Heaven-Sent Prodigy.”
Old Man Ye was extremely excited. He had already guessed that Ye Linyuan had successfully refined the Spirit Gathering Array, and was consequently overwhelmed with joy.
Because the Hundred Arts of Cultivation were Precious, even Mastering only a First-Order Low-Grade Hundred Arts of Cultivation was enough to make a living in the Cultivation World.
If one could Master a Mid-grade level of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, there would be considerable hope of breaking through to Late Qi Refining In The Future.
Of course, setting up a First-Order Low-Grade Spirit Gathering Array during Early Qi Refining was not impossible either.
The reason Rogue Cultivators did not practice the Hundred Arts of Cultivation was never a lack of Talent, but rather that they could not afford materials for practice. Even the most skillful housewife cannot cook without rice; without materials, there was naturally no possibility of improvement.
For Example, Ye Tianke had been a First-Order Low-Grade Artifact Refiner for Many Years, yet he suffered from never having an opportunity to practice. Therefore, he was unable to Become a First-Order Mid-Grade Artifact Refiner.
In contrast, for Inner Sect Disciples of Foundation Establishment Sects, Mastering the Hundred Arts of Cultivation during Early Qi Refining was completely ordinary.
These cultivators were all cultivated by their Sects or Clans, and spent several years studying beside Seniors with extraordinary Skills.
After gaining experience and being provided with sufficient materials for practice, they could basically Master a First-Order Low-Grade Hundred Arts of Cultivation within two or three attempts.
On average, for a Foundation Establishment Immortal Sect to Cultivate a disciple who had Mastered a First-Order Low-Grade Hundred Arts of Cultivation, the Cost was usually no more than three to five Spirit Stones.
For ordinary Rogue Cultivators, Cultivation was already extremely difficult. Without guidance from an expert Senior and unable to produce enough Spirit Stones to purchase materials for practice, it was naturally very difficult to Master the Hundred Arts of Cultivation.
This time, Ye Linyuan had purchased only one set of materials. Old Man Ye assumed that he merely intended to use it for practice and did not hold out much hope that he would succeed.
Although the Cultivation World had never lacked Geniuses, those Late Qi Refining Rogue Cultivators generally had their own unique strengths.
During Early Qi Refining, successfully refining a First-Order Low-Grade Formation in a single attempt was rare, but it was not an utterly unprecedented occurrence.
Regardless, Ye Linyuan had succeeded on his first attempt, and this could only be explained by calling him a Genius.