It seems the [Green Lotus Art] is not simple.

Is this truly just a high-tier technique?

[Consume 666 days of Lifespan to advance the Green Lotus Art to the second layer?]

Instantly, a vast amount of experience and techniques related to the Green Lotus Art surged forth. The advancement concluded after two breaths.

(Effect Three: Spirit Qi absorption efficiency increased by +20%) (Special Effect: Can manipulate ordinary plants, accelerating their growth rate)

The three ordinary effects had doubled. The special effect had changed once more. However, it still did not depart from the realm of manipulating ordinary plants.

After some probing, Jiang Chen had a general idea in his heart. Therefore, he no longer advanced it layer by layer. Instead, he went “all-in” to reach the max level in one go.

[Consume 5525 days of Lifespan to advance the Green Lotus Art to the ninth layer?]

In an instant, Jiang Chen seemed to enter a state of enlightenment. His thoughts became extremely active and excited. All sorts of experiences and techniques regarding the Green Lotus Art became perfectly clear to him.

This state lasted for quite a while before fading, and then he emerged from it.

(Effect Four: Spirit Qi conversion efficiency increased by +50%) (Effect Five: Comprehension speed for Wood Attribute spells increased by +50%) (Special Effect One: Perceive detailed information of all plants) (Special Effect Two: Create a ten-zhang Green Lotus Domain. Plant growth speed within the domain increased by +50%) (Special Effect Three: Spirit Qi concentration within the domain greatly increased. Recovery speed increased by +50%) (Special Effect Four: Be like a fish in water within natural environments. Concealment ability enhanced.) (Special Effect Five: Reduce aura emitted by oneself, fluctuations caused by cultivation realm.)

This had already departed from the category of high-tier techniques. It was at least close to Earth-tier techniques. Even among high-tier techniques, [Vine Bind] wasn’t this outrageous.

It seemed the Green Lotus Art was absolutely not simple. It might even be hiding some unknown secret.

Jiang Chen didn’t even put on his shoes, running barefoot outside the house. In an open area, he immediately activated the [Green Lotus Art].

The next second, the symbiotic green lotus in his hand flew out with a whirring sound. The moment it landed, a green ring of light radiated outward at an extremely fast speed.

Immediately, a feeling of coolness and comfort surged forth for Jiang Chen. His entire body felt as if he were soaking in slightly cool spring water during summer—very comfortable.

As time passed, the weeds and wildflowers underfoot began to change one after another. They grew at a speed visible to the naked eye. The weeds grew taller and taller. The wildflowers became more and more mature. Even the content of Wood Spirit Qi steadily increased.

Jiang Chen had a thought and activated [Vine Bind].

Immediately, the surrounding weeds transformed into Black Iron Vines one after another. The number exceeded one hundred, even reaching one hundred and fifty.

If consumed normally, the spiritual power in his Dantian could probably sustain this for about five minutes. If he stayed within the Green Lotus Domain, this duration would be greatly extended. At least ten minutes would be no problem.

Jiang Chen waved his hand, and the Black Iron Vines shot toward the poplar tree ahead one after another.

Thud! Thud! Thud! Sounds rang out continuously. They pierced through its entire trunk, making it look like a porcupine.

After testing it out, Jiang Chen beckoned with his hand, and the symbiotic lotus returned to his palm. The expanded domain rapidly dissipated.

The weeds had reached the height of an adult’s leg, appearing exceptionally tough and resilient. The wildflowers even emitted a faint fragrance and were already covered in pollen powder.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen shifted his gaze sideways, locking onto the Spirit Farm. Since it worked on ordinary plants, then spirit plants must also be susceptible.

Therefore, he immediately walked forward and threw out the symbiotic green lotus in his hand. With a whoosh, it landed in the black soil, and the green ring of light rapidly expanded.

Ten zhang is equivalent to 33 meters, enough to accommodate the 25-meter Tier-2 Spirit Farm and envelop all spirit plants within it.

Next, Jiang Chen released his spiritual sense to carefully perceive.

Time passed minute by minute. These enveloped spirit plants were growing at an extremely slow pace.

Jiang Chen estimated that if they were enveloped daily until his spiritual power was exhausted, they could gain an extra three months’ worth of growth in a year. That is to say, while others harvested four times, he could harvest five times.

Even better, this extra yield wouldn’t need to be handed over at all because no one would know about it.

Seeing this with his own eyes, Jiang Chen pondered. Because the range is large, spiritual power consumption is high. Why not go test it on the mutated rice?

Thinking of this, he immediately withdrew the symbiotic green lotus and strode purposefully toward Stone Mountain. Soon, he arrived outside the cave entrance and quickly ducked inside.

After just a few steps, a dazzling golden light shone over, slightly blinding.

Jiang Chen didn’t delay. He immediately threw out the symbiotic green lotus. It landed beside the mutated mother rice plant.

The next second, the Green Lotus Domain appeared again. But this time it didn’t reach ten zhang. Hindered by the surrounding stones, its coverage was only as much as what was right before him.

Sure enough, spiritual power consumption decreased.

But right at that moment, something changed.

The mutated mother rice plant within the Green Lotus Domain actually emitted a glazed-colored halo, as if resonating with it. Immediately afterward, large amounts of Wood Spirit Qi gathered over.

The mutated daughter rice plants greedily absorbed it. Their rice panicles became heavier and heavier.

“I forgot. The mother plant also has its own domain,” Jiang Chen quickly realized.

That is to say, when two domains overlap, the maturation speed of mutated spirit rice becomes no different from normal spirit rice’s speed!

If he extended the time frame using one year for inference, barring any accidents, he could similarly harvest one extra time!

Remember, more harvests mean a higher yield! Higher yield means more Mutated Spirit Rice!

Although he was unable to summon spirit rain, this method seemed to make up for that regret! Perhaps one day he could eat Mutated Spirit Rice every meal!

By then, the Tier-2 Spirit Rice’s role would actually become less important! Besides brewing wine, selling it would be the only option left!

He had to admit, the Green Lotus Art gave Jiang Chen an enormous surprise! The various effects stacked together were truly heaven-defying!

Holding onto his excited heart, he looked again at the attribute panel:

(Effect One: Nature Affinity)

[Tier-2 Spirit Rice]

Although his Lifespan was reduced by over fifty years, the Spirit Rice yield would increase again!!!