As Lu Fan began to study the Foundation-level Blood Tempering Art in detail, he noted that advancing further would require significant amounts of Level 2 beast blood. But it wasn't just quantity that mattered; the blood's source was crucial. According to the technique, the properties of certain beasts could transfer unique strengths or supernatural abilities to the practitioner, enhancing both physical power and latent abilities.
With his priorities set, Lu Fan spent the following days with his fourth wife, ensuring her comfort and happiness. By the time she became pregnant, he was already planning to marry again, but this time, he decided to take two wives at once. His growing physical strength allowed him to manage the responsibilities of a larger family, and he reveled in the joy and companionship his wives brought to his life.
His life was now filled with both contentment and purpose. For leisure, he began experimenting with spiritual water to brew a special type of alcohol that had subtle effects on his cultivation. The potency was evident—he could feel its impact, amplifying his internal Qi flow and recovery rate. However, his wives found it too strong, preferring the milder mortal alcohols that better suited their constitutions.
New Array Experimentation on the Mountain
Eager to continue his cultivation experiments, Lu Fan selected another mountain on the island as his next experimental site. This time, he decided to test a mixed Herb Array combined with a Spirit Gathering Array, focusing on a larger area than before to support multiple plants. He carefully erected pillars made of neutral black stone and placed formation flags at specific points to concentrate the array's effect across a wider radius.
Once the array was active, he planted a variety of seeds, including holy basil and other level 2 herbs he had previously purchased. This mix of plants was essential to maximize the array's benefits and produce a diverse yield.
After a few weeks, he could see promising results. The Herb Array, combined with the Spirit Gathering Array, created a dense, nourishing Qi flow that allowed the plants to flourish at a rate far faster than in ordinary spiritual fields. His holy basil, in particular, showed excellent growth and potency. This array provided not only a new supply of valuable herbs but also a steady, low-cost source of high-grade ingredients he could use or sell to support his cultivation expenses.
Lu Fan's plans were progressing well, and his experiments with spirit arrays and high-quality herbs gave him a sense of control and independence. With his Foundation-level Blood Tempering Art in hand and a constant supply of cultivation resources, he could feel himself edging closer to a breakthrough that would elevate both his strength and his status.