Chapter 651

Chapter 651: Age of Medicine

In the year 6100 of Xia calendar, the spiritual energy of the world suddenly surged again, without any warning. Overnight, the concentration of spiritual energy increased tens to hundreds of times.

With the spiritual energy growing to this extent, the spiritual veins had completely appeared. Many mountain ranges underwent drastic changes in just half a month, with plants growing wildly. In theory, cultivators could completely break through the Golden Core Period. Lin Jiang and Cao Ying once again elevated their cultivation, forcefully advancing to the Nascent Soul stage.

In Cloud Mountain Range, Lin Jiang and Cao Ying were inspecting the spiritual herbs in the Spiritual Herb Garden. Lin Jiang was quite skilled in the field of Spiritual Farming.

"The wonders of nature truly defy description. Previously, these spiritual herbs had only aged for decades, but with the sudden surge in spiritual energy, it’s as if they’ve aged hundreds of years overnight. Most of them now have an age of over five hundred years."

"When chaos first opened, the ancient spiritual herbs were abundant. I wonder if there are any such examples."

Lin Jiang nodded. He also noticed this anomaly. After this surge in spiritual energy, the age of the spiritual herbs had multiplied by tenfold, making them very valuable.

"We don’t know about ancient times, but if this kind of thing happens again, with five or six more surges in spiritual energy, these spiritual herbs might have an age of tens of thousands of years. They could be called herb kings. In the age of cultivating immortality, they are rare treasures that cannot be easily obtained. By then, you could quickly break through to Tao Achieving."

"Then let’s try to get more spiritual herbs, giving others a chance."

Lin Jiang thought about Lin Ying and Big Shadiao, he wanted to prepare something nice for them.

"No problem, the Cloud Mountain Range is so big, we can set up hundreds of high-level Spiritual Herb Gardens without any problem. Can you handle that on your end?"

"Are you serious? Can anyone in Huaxia still control me now?"

Lin Jiang smiled and said, after recovering spiritual energy, Huaxia stabilized thanks to him. Lin Jiang didn’t relax his control over Huaxia, his people were in control of all aspects of Huaxia.

Bragging, Lin Jiang could easily declare himself emperor of Huaxia now, he could easily become a dictator. The only reason he didn’t do it was because he was lazy.

"That’s fine, I’ll take care of it."

"Okay."

Lin Jiang nodded, leaving the matter to Cao Ying, he trusted her.

However, Cao Ying didn’t need to worry about the specifics. Lin Jiang had raised so many people for a reason, he would let them search and Cao Ying could identify when they brought it back.

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In the year 6085 of the Xia calendar, Lin Jiang officially announced the cultivation technique to the whole nation of Huaxia. The military in Huaxia started spreading the news a few months earlier, and it has only been 15 years since then.

During these 15 years, nearly 5000 people in Huaxia have become Foundation Stage cultivators, and there are even 16 cultivators in the later stages of the Foundation Stage. Their progress in cultivation has surpassed even Cao Ying, a former genius, and Lin Jiang, a former underachiever. When Lin Jiang had been cultivating for 15 years, how many layers of Qi Refining had he reached?

As one approaches the later stages of the Foundation Stage, the issue of Core Formation arises. With so many Foundation Stage cultivators, Lin Jiang finds it challenging.

"Uncle, there is news from Lin Huafei that the treasures for Core Formation can be refined, but the quantity is limited and cannot be provided to everyone. We also need to keep a portion for ourselves."

Cao Ying is also worried about this matter. She has taught many disciples, and some of them have a close relationship with her. Due to limited resources, they are faced with a choice.

Lin Huafei is one of the four cultivators awakened early by Lin Jiang. They have been awake for many years and have been busy at the Spiritual Energy Research Institute. Despite their busyness, they still need to live their lives. They all have families and many children, as well as some disciples. They need to reserve some resources for their own people.

"I need to reserve some for my own people as well. If we do the calculations, those cultivators outside will hardly get any treasures. Little Ying, maybe we shouldn’t give them anything at all. What do you think?"

"The probability of self-breakthrough is about 10%. If we miss their path, I think it would be a waste."

Cao Ying said, in theory, breaking through to a higher level doesn’t require any pills. It can be achieved by forcibly advancing in cultivation, but the chances are very low, less than ten percent. Most cultivators spend time repeatedly trying to break through, only to grow old and eventually die, or even die from the backlash during the breakthrough.

These people’s talents have reached their peak as far as she knows. Perhaps only Yang Luo from years past could surpass them. It would be a waste if these people were delayed on their path because of this.

"People always have selfish motives. I can control Huaxia because I have my own team. I need to provide some resources for my team, show them favors. The problem now is the lack of resources. We can’t always be kind to them, or they will think benefits come too easily and lose their sense of gratitude."

"Uncle, do we really have to do this?"

"Yes, but we also can’t crush their hopes. Publicly release information about pills like the Five Elements Golden Fruit Pill, including information on treasures that aid in pill formation. Let them find their own opportunities. If they gather the materials, we can help them refine the pills. Little Ying, I also found my own way back then."

Lin Jiang mentioned, back then, how many years did he prepare to buy treasures for pill formation? It was really hard-earned money, and following Zhang Wanjing to reform the sect was very risky.

"It’s for the best. Let them grow completely. Their cultivation has been too smooth. Without experiencing hardships, their state of mind may not keep up."

"Let’s do it this way then."

Lin Jiang said that, a few days later, he had Wu Li gather his cultivators.

Under Lin Jiang’s guidance, the cultivators practiced for several years earlier, and many talented cultivators emerged, including experts in the Building Foundation stage.

"Greetings, sir."

The six individuals bowed to Lin Jiang, still hiding their true identities because they held public positions outside, even some high-ranking officials.

"No need for formalities. I called you here today to check your cultivation progress and discuss breaking through to higher realms."

After the Building Foundation stage comes the Golden Core stage. Even in the cultivation era, reaching the Golden Core stage makes one a formidable expert, with a lifespan of up to five hundred years…"

Lin Jiang explained the benefits of reaching the Golden Core stage. Though the individuals remained silent, Lin Jiang could sense their excitement.

Five hundred years of lifespan, what a concept! Before the era of spiritual energy recovery, the longest recorded lifespan for ordinary people was one hundred and fifty-six years, which is more than triple that.

Apart from the extended lifespan, there are other benefits too – wealth, power, status. These advantages go without saying, truly enormous benefits.

"I’ve mentioned the benefits of the Golden Core, but remember, the benefits from me are not easily gained. What I offer, I expect in return. I won’t go into details about Huaxia’s corporate leaders; just remember that everything you have is thanks to me. When the time comes, you must use all your strength to help me, even if it means sacrificing your life…"

Wu Li took over from Lin Jiang and said to them, reinforcing loyalty.

Lin Jiang then mentioned that he would give precious items, but not for free. He had two requirements: first, they must show their loyalty, including reviewing past events. Only those who passed the review were eligible. Second, they had to demonstrate their usefulness. Lin Jiang didn’t keep useless people around.

After the lecture, Lin Jiang asked them to leave and return to their own work positions.

"Sir, they are all reliable. Several generations have worked for you."

After they left, Wu Li told Lin Jiang that those promoted by Lin Jiang were mostly from within the organization, not outsiders. If someone wanted to enter Lin Jiang’s core positions, they would have to wait a generation or two.

"I heard you recently broke through the Building Foundation Period in your cultivation. That must feel great."

Wu Li explained that the Building Foundation Period was the first test for cultivators. Passing it would bring incredible abilities like flying without any external aid, even without using flying swords.

"Have time to visit your father."

"Sir, my father has been living it up since he retired and has added three more siblings to my family. What should I do?"

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Lin Jiang was completely speechless. Was Lao Wu having so much fun? He really couldn’t tell.

"Go on, go on."

Lin Jiang waved his hand, telling Wu Li to rest. He suddenly felt uncomfortable. It turned out that everyone around him was having so much fun and being extravagant, while he had become the most conservative one.

"I should have become a good person."

Finally, Lin Jiang sighed deeply. He couldn’t afford to play now. If he dared to fool around, Cao Ying would really come down on him with a sword. This was no joke.