33: Chapter 33: The Principle of the Spirit Gathering Array

Chen Jiancang understood in his heart that the issue with the spirit mound ant nest soil supply would likely not be resolved so easily, but it was not appropriate to say more at this moment.

Moreover, this was only being promoted on the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein; if it were to be promoted throughout the entire Chen Family, the consumption of spirit mound ant nest soil would be an astronomical figure.

Fortunately, spirit mound ants are a relatively common demonic beast, with traces of their existence found throughout the cultivation world.

"Jiancang, if this plan of yours is successfully promoted across the board, it will be of great significance to our Xiao Yun Mountain branch," the Deacon said with a smile, seemingly unaware of the severity of the issue, his attitude somewhat indifferent.

"Not only can it improve the yield and quality of our Spirit Plants, but it might even elevate the branch's status within the Chen Family."

Chen Jiancang humbly replied, "These are methods left by my parents; it's good if they can help the Chen Family."

"Don't say that; it's already very impressive that you can contribute this method," the Deacon patted his shoulder.

Chen Jiancang's parents were killed by rogue Cultivators, which was well-known in the Xiao Yun Mountain branch; the Deacon sighed and changed the topic.

"The Chen Family has been seeking better methods for cultivating qinghe rice for years without success, but you have advanced the Spirit Plant Hall's research by a large step, saving the Chen Family a significant amount of research funds.

No matter what, you must offer more ideas for the Chen Family in the future."

"Certainly, certainly," Chen Jiancang quickly agreed.

After finishing his conversation with the Deacon, Chen Jiancang stood aside and observed the Chen Family members digging pits.

Chen Jianyun did not come today, but a giant pit had already been dug beside her Spirit Field, presumably dug a few days ago while Chen Jiancang was busy.

As he watched, he suddenly heard a young Chen Family member nearby complain softly, "This work is too tiring; we have to dig so many pits every day, and I don't even know if this new method is reliable."

Another Chen Family member quickly urged, "Shush, keep your voice down; this is a plan introduced by the Spirit Plant Hall and approved by the Chen Family, so it must be right."

"But I still feel it's a bit mystical; how much effect can such a troublesome method have?" the complaining Chen Family member still muttered.

"Who doesn't know this method was contributed by Chen Jiancang, but look at his Spirit Field, it's even covered by a Cloud Mist Array and has a Gathering Spirit Array set up; it's definitely not for planting qinghe rice.

He doesn't even plant qinghe rice himself, so whether this method is effective, I really can't agree."

"Besides, he set up a Gathering Spirit Array and sucked away all our spiritual energy."

Chen Jiancang heard this without getting angry, as it was normal for people to have doubts about the promotion of new things.

Furthermore, not wanting to invest more labor and not wanting to try new things was others' business; as long as they didn't regret it at harvest time.

However, hearing their tone, it seemed they had an opinion about him setting up the array, and Chen Jiancang couldn't help but frown slightly.

Once a Gathering Spirit Array is formed, it will autonomously gather the surrounding spiritual energy, but the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has always flowed from high to low, and the spiritual energy gathered in the Gathering Spirit Array will be replenished almost at the same moment.

There was simply no impact.

Chen Jiancang frowned slightly, realizing that the harmony among the current generation of the Chen Family was indeed not as good as expected, unlike the previous generations who had experienced the difficulties of the Chen Family's initial establishment and whose conflicts all came from external sources.

"I say, you few, stop spouting nonsense here!" an older Chen Family member walked over; Chen Jiancang looked up and saw it was Uncle-Clan Chen Youhe, a respected figure in the Chen Family.

"Everyone has seen Chen Jiancang's dedication to the Chen Family; these methods left by his parents might bring us great benefits.

Only you are complaining here; if everyone were like you, how could the Chen Family develop?"

The few complaining young Chen Family members lowered their heads, having been lectured, and muttered softly, "We were just saying it casually..."

The elder snorted, "Even saying it casually is not allowed!

Our Chen Family values unity above all; instead of complaining, you might as well dig a few more pits."

After speaking, the elder looked at Chen Jiancang, a smile on his face, "Chen Jiancang, don't take it to heart; Chen Jiandu is ignorant.

We all believe in your method; it will definitely work!"

Chen Jiancang quickly cupped his hands in thanks, "Uncle-Clan is too kind; I also understand everyone's thoughts.

When this new plan is implemented, it's inevitable that everyone will have some concerns."

Chen Youhe smiled and nodded, about to continue comforting Chen Jiancang, when he heard the complaining Chen Jiandu mutter softly again, "But that Gathering Spirit Array of his looks strange; saying there's no impact, I..."

Before he could finish, Chen Youhe's eyes widened, "Still talking!

If you don't believe it, later I'll make you guard that Gathering Spirit Array and see if the spiritual energy decreases!"

Chen Jiandu was so scared he shrank his neck and dared not speak again.

Seeing this, Chen Jiancang quickly smoothed things over, "Uncle-Clan, it's actually human nature for everyone to have such doubts.

After all, the Gathering Spirit Array is a common array used by cultivators; most of the caves rented in the Market are equipped with this array.

If the Gathering Spirit Array had such harmful effects, the Market would also strongly prohibit it, so the talk of sparse spiritual energy is pure nonsense.

If you don't know, I do have time to popularize its principle for everyone."

The Chen Family members farming in Area B had limited cultivation and vision; almost no one had come into contact with a Gathering Spirit Array and didn't know its principle, which was understandable.

Chen Youhe nodded, "That's good, it saves these young ones from guessing blindly when they don't understand."

Chen Jiancang cleared his throat and said loudly, "Fellow Chen Family members, setting up this Gathering Spirit Array indeed took some effort; I also used up all my Chen Family contribution points and even mortgaged my Spirit Field to borrow from the Chen Family to successfully set it up, so I have a certain understanding of the Gathering Spirit Array's working principle."

He pointed in the direction of the Gathering Spirit Array and continued, "The Gathering Spirit Array is like a spiritual energy collector, gathering the surrounding free spiritual energy."

"The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is like flowing water, flowing from high places to low places; when the Gathering Spirit Array collects spiritual energy here, spiritual energy from other surrounding places will immediately flow over to replenish it."

"To give an example, this is like having a river here, and we scoop up a ladle of water; the water behind will immediately flow over to fill the gap, completely without affecting the overall water flow."

A Chen Family member scratched his head and asked, "Jiancang, then why do we feel like the spiritual energy seems sparser than before when we stand next to the Gathering Spirit Array?"

Chen Jiancang smiled, "This is because the Gathering Spirit Array's gathering of spiritual energy is a continuous process; it concentrates the originally dispersed spiritual energy.

When we are nearby, we will subconsciously compare it to before; in fact, this is just an illusion."

After Chen Jiancang's explanation, many Chen Family members nodded, their doubts significantly reduced.