To master the art
of the Cloud and Rain Technique
to the point of complete control requires a very long period of practice.
Then comes condensing the Rain Sword, which requires the cooperation of the Water Spirit Root.
These two conditions alone deterred a large number of cultivators.
In addition, Rain Sword is inherently difficult to master, because it requires simultaneously releasing the Cloud and Rain Technique while condensing the Rain Sword, demanding multitasking.
After his master's explanation, Xu Ning had a better understanding of the difficulty of this technique and knew that he would never be able to master it in less than several decades.
After much thought, Xu Ning remembered the table inside the thatched hut in the fifth planting area.
The other party had previously said that his upgrade would improve his concentration, which would help him comprehend the magic technique.
Of course, Xu Ning couldn't just move that table over; instead, he simply made one out of some wood and then upgraded it to a divine-grade mortal-grade wood.
After waiting a while, the desk was upgraded to a mortal-level divine item.
Xu Ning put it directly into the thatched hut.
Since the thatched hut reached the highest level of the Spirit rank, its abilities had improved again. After shrinking, its internal space had expanded again, and it could now hold a thousand cubic meters of things.
However, Xu Ning had far too much stuff. After all, he still had the food and silver he had stored in the mortal realm, plus all sorts of other miscellaneous items, so it still felt a bit small, though it was barely enough for now.
Back at his residence, Xu Ning incorporated the thatched hut into his home, and then took out some spirit wood to upgrade his desk to a low-grade spirit level.
"Desk, you can help me improve my concentration now, right?" Xu Ning asked impatiently.
Desk: "That's right, Xu Ning, just come sit here!"
Xu Ning's eyes lit up, and he jumped up and plopped down on the desk.
The desk: "Hey, Xu Ning, just sit over there, get down here!"
Xu Ning: "There are no chairs, so just make do!"
"Then please don't fart!" the desk said in an almost pleading tone.
Xu Ning: "Don't worry! What I release is called a spirit fart, it might even help you level up!"
The desk protested, "Why don't you absorb it yourself and use it for cultivation?"
Xu Ning: "That's like exploiting a bug! You'll be punished by the Heavenly Dao!"
Desk: "Do you even believe that reason yourself?"
Xu Ning: "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll dismantle you and upgrade you from scratch!"
The desk should just shut up!
Immediately, Xu Ning took out the Rain Sword technique and said softly, "Thatched hut, activate!"
In an instant, the space inside the hut began to expand, eventually becoming a huge space of one thousand cubic meters.
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And those previously unseen cluttered items also appeared in various parts of the space.
Iron Egg and the Whispering Monster, who were cultivating in the corner, also appeared.
The two beasts were currently at the third level of Qi Refining, but they had already reached the top level of Spirit, so the resources they needed were even more terrifying.
Anyway, Xu Ning sighed every time he saw them, lamenting that he couldn't afford to raise them!
Although the interior space of the hut had been expanded, the exterior remained unchanged.
This was a special ability that allowed a thatched hut to be upgraded to the highest level of the Spirit Realm.
Xu Ning thought that once the thatched hut was upgraded and the interior space was expanded again, a 5,000-square-meter bed could be built inside.
This way, you wouldn't have to worry about rolling off the bed while sleeping at night.
Of course, there's no fear of bedwetting anymore; if the bed was wet, you could simply move to a dry spot and continue sleeping.
Immediately, Xu Ning activated his magic, and dark clouds gathered in the sky above the thatched hut, soon followed by a light drizzle.
At the same time, a chill ran through Xu Ning from the desk beneath him, rushing straight to his brain and making him more focused than ever before.
In this state, Xu Ning began to practice controlling the amount of rain using the Cloud and Rain Technique, sometimes heavy and sometimes light, with some areas receiving more rain and others less.
This was actually quite simple for Xu Ning, who frequently used the Cloud and Rain Technique; it wasn't difficult at all.
"In my master's words, you need to control the speed at which the raindrops fall, so that you can increase the power of the rain sword!"
Remembering his master's words, Xu Ning began to control the speed at which the raindrops fell in this direction.
Rainwater fell quickly onto the ground of the thatched hut, making a continuous dripping sound.
Upon seeing this, Xu Ning shook his head.
No wonder I've never been able to master the Rain Sword technique; my current control over the Cloud and Rain Technique was still far from sufficient.
Master said that the speed at which raindrops fall is such that they need to carve holes in hard soil that has been dry for several years before one can barely meet the requirements for entering the Rain Sword skill!
However, Xu Ning's Cloud and Rain Technique was far from meeting the basic requirements.
So from now on, I can only practice slowly!
The next morning, Xu Ning, who had been practicing all night, sighed.
"Desk, didn't you say you could improve concentration? Were you dead last night?" Xu Ning couldn't help but complain.
I practiced all night, but only made a tiny bit of progress.
The desk muttered to itself, "It's its own lack of talent that's causing this and that trouble!"
Xu Ning's eyes widened upon hearing this: "Try saying that again?"
The desk immediately shut up!
Thatched Hut: "Actually, if you want to increase the speed at which you comprehend magic techniques, there's something that would be perfect for you!"
Xu Ning immediately became interested: "What is it?"
Thatched hut: "A futon!"
Xu Ning was taken aback; this might actually be useful! After all, the meditation cushion was specifically designed for meditation and enlightenment!
I'll have Luo Xiu buy a futon and some fabric to upgrade it.
After practicing all night, Xu Ning was tired, so
he
went out to tidy up the spirit field.
Then they brought out the desk, the iron pot, and the lantern.
Then he jumped dozens of meters and landed hard on his butt on the desk.
Desk: "Brother, that's really not how I use it!"
Xu Ning: "You'd better shut up!"
The desk said, "You'd better get a cushion as soon as possible; it's made for pressing down!"
Xu Ning: "Don't make any suggestive remarks! Shut up!"
After saying that, Xu Ning ignored him and looked at the lantern and iron pot: "Light the lantern and start refining pills!"
Lantern: "Alright!"
Flames ignited, beginning to scorch the large, black bottom of the iron pot.
Xu Ning then took out a set of low-grade Qi Gathering Pills and started throwing them into the pot.
At the same time, a chill emanated from the desk again, immediately drawing Xu Ning's attention.
"Cough cough!" Just then, a coughing sound came from the other side.
Xu Ning didn't turn his head and continued refining pills.
Just by hearing the voice, I knew it was my master, that old man, who had arrived.
Sure enough, Miao Yunyi flashed to Xu Ning's side, looking curiously at Xu Ning's strange movements:
"My dear disciple, don't tell me you're refining pills?"
Xu Ning nodded gently: "That's right, Master!"
Miao Yunyi was very puzzled: "Why does this feel different from my pill refining process? Don't tell me that you can refine pills with a broken iron pot and a lantern!"
"And what are you doing sitting on the table? What? So you can pee farther from your seat?"
Xu Ning was about to speak when, due to distraction, some of the conflicting effects of the medicine were not completely eliminated. Startled,
he
tried to control it, but it was too late.