Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 54: Yin Wind Enters Dreams

Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Yin Wind Enters Dreams

The military Minister of Agriculture Officer had to be more comprehensive than the regular Minister of Agriculture, because the selection criteria were more stringent.

Someone who could farm might not necessarily be a fighter, but a military Minister of Agriculture Officer must be skilled at farming!

In the entire Minister of Agriculture Supervision, the only person capable of teaching the Yin Wind and Ice Rain Spells was Chen Shijie.

Because he used to be a military Minister of Agriculture Officer, which counted as a ’martial officer,’ and only later, due to some reasons, was transferred to the rear as a ’civil officer.’

"You indeed have the potential to become a military Minister of Agriculture Officer. Despite not having been formally initiated or received spells in the devine temple, you have already comprehended Yin Wind and Ice Rain."

The next day, when Chen Shijie got the news, he was quite pleased, feeling that he hadn’t misjudged Zhao Xing.

"When the initial stage spell reaches the seventh transition, there’s a chance to comprehend intermediate-level spells."

"If the initial stage spell reaches the ninth transition, the power of the corresponding intermediate-level spells will also increase."

"So, if you want to master Yin Wind, Ice Rain, and Lightning Summoning, you cannot neglect the initial stage spells, as they can verify each other."

"The more solid your foundation, the easier it will be for you to comprehend."

Chen Shijie explained briefly, then began a live demonstration, "The normal Wind Summoning Technique usually calls upon ’Yang Wind,’ which comes from the sky. Even if cast in the dead of winter, it’s still considered ’Yang Wind.’"

Chen Shijie gestured, and a warm wind swirled around Zhao Xing.

"Heaven is Yang, Earth is Yin. Yin Wind, however, comes from the earth."

Before Chen Shijie finished speaking, a cold wind arose from below, sweeping Zhao Xing’s entire body as if it intended to blow his soul away.

No matter how his inner energy circulated or how his primordial energy surged, it was to no avail.

"Yang Wind can be blocked by the physical body, armor, and vestment robes, but Yin Wind can render most defensive treasures ineffective, relying solely on the resilience of the soul."

"Of course, those with stronger physical bodies and stronger Yang Souls will have better resistance, but even a ranked martial artist, when hit by this Yin Wind, wouldn’t be able to stop trembling, significantly reducing their control over their body."

"In more severe cases, it can even directly blow a person’s soul out of their body, turning them into wandering spirits. This spell is extremely malevolent; aside from military Minister of Agriculture Officers, other Ministers of Agriculture are usually unable to learn it, and the court would not disseminate it even if they could."

"To learn the Yin Wind Technique, you must first know how to capture the Yin Wind from the earth veins."

Chen Shijie withdrew the trace of Yin Wind, then a wave of warm energy flowed through Zhao Xing’s body, helping him recover.

"You’ve studied the spells of the Earth Advantage Sect, so getting started should be easy. Now, try using the Earth Vein Comprehensive Element method to explore and then summon wind from the earth."

Zhao Xing nodded, then directed a stream of primordial energy into the ground with his fingertip.

According to the Five Elements and Earthly Branches doctrine, wind conquers earth, earth creates wood, wood creates wind, but the power of the earth vein can also reverse the Five Elements cycle, meaning earth creates wind, wood creates earth, wind creates wood.

To summon wind from the earth veins, he had two choices: one, using primordial energy to reverse the power of the earth veins and easily create wind, but he hadn’t yet mastered it to the point of being as effortless as Chen Shijie.

The second choice was to capture the natural Yin Power within the earth veins and simply draw it up rather than reversing the cyclical principles of the Five Elements, which would be much easier.

The first stream of primordial energy entered the earth but was depleted before it could detect the Yin Power.

Seeing this, Chen Shijie teased, "Don’t worry, a man’s first time is always disappointing."

"..." Zhao Xing was speechless. What kind of comment is that?

But he was used to Chen Shijie’s personality, so he pretended not to hear and continued with a second attempt.

The second stream of primordial energy was also depleted, the wind summoning still failing.

It wasn’t that Zhao Xing was incompetent, but rather that the internal earth veins of Gucheng were relatively stable, making it difficult to capture the energy.

Moreover, even after Bailu, it remained extremely hot, the Yang overpowering the Yin, making it even harder to summon Yin Wind from the earth.

The best times to practice the Yin Wind Technique were during the Great Cold or Lesser Cold solar terms, followed by Qingming.

If you missed these times, it was best to practice at night.

"Forget it, you won’t succeed right now. You can try again tonight," Chen Shijie said with a smile, "as long as you understand the theory behind the spell."

Zhao Xing, however, ignored him. Old Chen didn’t mock him; otherwise, he wouldn’t have pushed himself. But Chen Shijie actually said he couldn’t.

Could a man admit he couldn’t do it?

Seeing this, Chen Shijie didn’t dissuade him further and leisurely went to his study for a nap.

Zhao Xing continued to sit on the ground, trying again and again.

.....

At high noon, the sun was scorching, but Zhao Xing didn’t feel tired. He quenched his thirst with a piece of Tianyuan Pear, and when his primordial energy was depleted, he ate another piece.

He had reached the Gathering Essence Fourth Rank and could now quickly digest the Tianyuan Pear.

"The fluctuations of the earth veins often reveal Yang more than Yin. I have to be more focused and patient to capture the Yin Power within the earth veins." Zhao Xing lay flat on the ground, his fingers digging into the soil.

Before going to sleep, Chen Shijie glanced out the window and saw Zhao Xing in such an undignified position, which made him chuckle.

It was said that when one’s eyes sparkle, everything seems pleasing. He didn’t think Zhao Xing was stubborn; instead, he saw him as having a resolute heart.

"The General would certainly be pleased to see him," Chen Shijie murmured, closing the window, lying on a cool mat, and taking a nap with his eyes closed.

......

Dim lights, a suffocating atmosphere.

"You vile spawn destined to bring woe! You killed your parents and now you want to harm us?" A woman’s twisted face appeared in front of Chen Shijie.

"If you have any conscience left, you should run away at night and never show up in front of us again."

"Our family will never raise you! Do you understand? I’m talking to you, you wretch!"

"Auntie, it hurts..."

......

Chipped bowl, cold bun.

"Hey, where are you from? Don’t you know the rules? How dare you beg for food in our territory?!"

"I’m Chen Shijie, from Chenjia Village in West Mountain County..."

"I don’t care where you’re from. Brothers, beat him up!"

"Clang~"

The broken bowl fell to the ground, and the bun gradually turned red.

.......

"Mr. Chen, Mr. Chen? Old Chen, what’s wrong with you!"

Chen Shijie felt someone shaking him.

"Huff!"

He suddenly sat up, waking from the dream with a start.

A thick killing intent emanated from him, his fingers forming a sword and striking at Zhao Xing.

Thud, thud, thud~

Zhao Xing retreated several steps, rubbing his shoulder with a look of both shock and doubt.

Damn, Old Chen, are you trying to kill me in your sleep?

"Hmm? It’s you." Chen Shijie realized, restraining his power at the last moment. The primordial energy at his fingertips circled back into his body. "Why did you enter my room?"

"I summoned a Yin Wind from the ground and directed it toward you," Zhao Xing explained, "You said I could practice on you. I thought you were awake, but it made you have a nightmare..."

Chen Shijie finally understood, so it was your doing!

Zhao Xing’s Yin Wind couldn’t shake his soul, but it caused him to have a nightmare.

"A nightmare? Who said I had a nightmare?" Chen Shijie snorted, "With your limited skills, you can’t affect me. Don’t casually approach a sleeping military Minister of Agriculture Officer again. Luckily, I controlled myself this time; otherwise, you’d be dealing with more than just a sore shoulder. That’s all for today, go practice by yourself."

"Yes, I got it." Zhao Xing bowed and left.

Watching Zhao Xing’s departing figure, Chen Shijie couldn’t help but purse his lips. This guy progressed really quickly. Barely past noon, and he already successfully summoned Yin Wind?

Hmph, I’d better praise him less often; this kid is getting a bit arrogant, calling me Old Chen!