ragginovel Chapter 60 Spirits and Monsters in Charge of Mountains and Rivers
Chapter 60 Spirits and Monsters in Charge of Mountains and Rivers
The Record of the Formation of the Mountain Gate states:
Those who build grotto heavens first establish the mountain base, then connect the spiritual veins, then lay the spiritual soil, and finally connect the water mechanism.
The root of the mountain is the bone, the spiritual vein is the blood, the spiritual soil is the skin, and the living water is the breath. Only when the four are united can one attain the Longevity Spiritual Ruins.
Looking around, Li Ya saw that the Ling Shu Cave Heaven was beginning to take shape as a small world.
After the Lingyan paved shape was formed, the geological texture became completely orderly.
As for the spiritual soil, he didn't mix it as carefully as he had the first time, because this time the area was too large, and he wouldn't be able to finish it by himself even next year.
The soil comes alive with the help of the spirit veins, and the spirit veins become manifest with the help of the spirit soil; the fusion of water and soil brings endless vitality.
Previously, Lingyanpu had divided the area into roughly above-ground and underground waterways.
Once the eye of the spiritual spring connects with the spiritual vein, the spiritual spring will flow in.
Li Chen slowly moved to the mountainside of the main peak, which was the earth vein hub of the entire cave heaven and the center of the spiritual vein.
He raised his hand and summoned a spiritual spring eye, which was originally a living water essence that had been naturally condensed over thousands of years. It had the wonderful function of opening up new sources of water, connecting rivers, and nourishing the soil with vitality.
He unleashed all his azure true energy, enveloping the eye of the spiritual spring and sinking it deep into the earth, landing on the nexus of the earth's veins.
Then, one by one, the jade talismans given by Dugu Cheng, drawn by true energy, fell between the spiritual veins and the spring, connecting the spiritual energy.
In that instant, the spring's spiritual light surged, and the spiritual spring gushed forth, flowing along the waterway that Li Ya had prepared.
There are also spiritual springs flowing from the mountainside, which will fill up the river channels, spiritual fields and ponds below the mountain when there is enough water.
From this moment on, Li Ya could see with his naked eye that the operation of the cave's celestial energy had begun to close, no longer just dissipating without increasing as before.
Now, the water and soil nourish each other, allowing life to circulate. The entire cave is filled with shimmering light, bringing Li Ya boundless peace to his heart.
"This is my hometown!"
As the saying goes, "Home is where the heart is." Li Ya never considered Yunfu Sect as his home, and even felt a sense of alienation from the world.
"Plant a bamboo grove here..."
"Build another house here, and dig a pond in front of the house..."
"This river is too monotonous; I need to find some time to buy some fish, shrimp, and crabs—no, I need to buy everything..."
"We should also buy some spirit birds..."
He was like an old farmer who had suddenly acquired his own land, constantly calculating what he should buy.
When he could no longer remember all the ideas, he took out paper and pen and wrote them all down. At this moment, Li Ya was full of energy.
I couldn't wait to run to Sifang Town to do some shopping.
"Men, let's get to work!"
As he spoke, Li Ya raised his hand and waved it, causing the five spirit contracts to shimmer with spiritual light.
The five spirits purchased in Dugu City suddenly appeared and collapsed to the ground.
The ancient wooden spirit child timidly covered his eyes, and after a long while, he slowly opened his fingers, revealing a crack, and looked around at this unfamiliar place.
With a spiritual bond, these spirits naturally knew that the cultivator before them was their master.
Among these spirits, the clam spirit is the most intelligent, with a level of wisdom no different from that of ordinary people.
"This servant, Lingpei, greets you, Master!"
He then gracefully performed a deep bow.
"Okay, okay!"
Li Ya was somewhat surprised. He had only thought that the clam spirit was timid, but he never expected it to be so intelligent.
He then asked, "Ling Pei, I am entrusting the entire water veins of this grotto-heaven to you. From now on, you will be in charge of all matters concerning the waters. Can you handle it well?"
"Sir, this is an easy matter!"
"good!"
Then, with the help of Ling Pei's translation, Li Ya finally figured out what kind of spiritual plants the three ancient tree spirit children would take care of, and selected several spiritual herbs that were in high demand on the market at the time.
As for the mountain tortoise that was always a step behind, it was simply sent to dredge the earth's veins.
With everything arranged, Li Ya felt a surge of relief.
Choosing a name was quite difficult for Li Ya, so he simply named the central main peak Ling Shu Peak.
The remaining five mountains are named according to their respective attributes: Metal Pivot, Wood Pivot, Water Pivot, Fire Pivot, and Earth Pivot.
These five mountain peaks were specifically prepared for planting the five elemental medicinal herbs later.
Two months after leaving Ling Shu Cave, it was already the evening of the third day.
The setting sun hangs low over the western mountains, and the rosy glow of the sky splashes across Qianji Peak, turning the continuous sea of clouds into a molten gold and jade wall.
I was originally planning to go straight back to Qingmuxuan, but then I thought about it again.
Instead of returning to Qingmuxuan, they turned and headed towards Beitian.
This year's spirit shells have already been harvested, and there might still be some spirit shells left over in this shell field. If you go and pick up a few now, no one will criticize you.
Farming alone won't do; we need to raise some spiritual creatures.
Let the snails go into the water to search. If they can catch a few high-quality spirit shells, they can keep them in the Spirit Pivot Cave to breed, which will be a source of income in the future.
After traversing mountains and forests, crossing steps and pavilions, we arrived at Beitian, where the sound of rushing tides filled our ears.
Poyang Lake is truly miraculous; such a vast lake, yet it doesn't freeze over even in the dead of winter.
After placing the snail shell, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind me.
"Brother Xiaoya, what brings you here today? I thought you were still in seclusion, cultivating diligently."
Li Ya was somewhat taken aback. Didn't Brother Wei say he wanted to take advantage of the New Year to go to the mortal prefectures to have some fun? Why was he still staying on the mountain?
Li Ya smiled faintly, his tone relaxed and gentle: "I haven't been cultivating so hard. I've been feeling tired these past few days, so I came out to relax. I originally wanted to try my luck at Qibei Field and catch a few spirit shells to play with, but I didn't expect that Second Brother is still on the mountain."
As luck would have it, the two went to Wei Que's residence. Li Ya served wine, and Wei Que served dishes, making up a table full of food.
As soon as the cork was lifted, the rich aroma of the wine instantly filled the air; this was a fine brew perfect for infusing with alcoholic beverages.
Li Ya took two small, rough porcelain bowls, raised his hand and steadily filled them to the brim; the wine was clear and had a rich aroma.
He picked up his wine bowl and gently tapped it against Wei Que's; the porcelain bowls touched, producing a crisp, light sound.
Without asking why, I simply tilted my head back and took a small sip. The fine wine went down my throat, slid down my esophagus, and warmed away the fatigue of the past few days.
After finishing his drink, Wei Que slowly began to speak, recounting the whole story.
"To be honest, Brother Xiaoya, I originally planned to stay in Sifang Town for a while before going to the nearby prefecture, but I got so caught up in having fun that I forgot about the time."
"I only heard a few days ago in Sifang Town that Wang Wu died!"
Upon hearing this, Li Ya remained calm and composed, his eyes showing no emotion whatsoever, and simply said...
"What does Wang Wu's death have to do with going out to play with Second Brother?"
"Besides, Wang Wu's actions are so blatant, pushing others to their deaths. It wouldn't be surprising if he got killed!"
Wei Que put down his wine glass and placed a chicken leg on Li Ya's plate.
"Brother Xiaoya, it's not that I don't know anything. Those three bastards were forced by Wang Wu to attack me. I found out everything afterward."
Li Ya was about to speak when he was interrupted.
"I know I got caught up in this because I was close to Brother Xiaoya. I don't blame you. When I heard that Wang Wu was dead, I was so upset that I lost all interest in going out to have fun."
"Brother Xiaoya, did you kill the cultivators around Wang Wu?"
Upon hearing this, the room fell silent instantly, save for the sounds of the tide outside and the bubbling of the soup in the copper pot.
Li Ya neither denied nor admitted it, but found it strange.
He picked up the wine bowl, gently swirled the clear liquid inside, and a faint smile curved his lips: "Why does Second Brother think it's me?"
Upon hearing this question, Wei Que completely let go of his last doubts, a smile appearing on his face. He picked up his wine bowl and clinked it against Li Ya's again.
"As soon as I heard the news, I wondered if it was Brother Xiaoya."
"But when Wang Zhu sent me a head, saying it was the henchman who instigated Wang Wu to attack me, I became 60 or 70 percent certain."
"Seeing Xiaoya-ge like this again, it's absolutely true."