Li Shiming used his consciousness to harvest the Spirit Rice and recorded the data.

    Currently, there are no conditions to optimize the Spirit Rice, but that doesn''t mean it can''t be done in the future. Each seasonal harvest of Spirit Rice takes one month; recording data one more time is equivalent to saving one month''s time.

    The average number of tillers per plant is 60, and the comprehensive yield for a single-layer cultivation rack is 0.65KG per square meter.

    After this season''s planting, he obtained a total of 364 jin of Spirit Rice, almost two and a half shi.

    Looking at the Spirit Rice, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

    His consciousness enveloped the Spirit Rice, picking out the most plump and vigorous grains.

    These grains would become the seeds for the next season, continuing to produce more Spirit Rice for him.

    He was even happier that such a yield, even if not improved, was enough for his own consumption, with a good surplus remaining.

    Though there was an excess of Spirit Rice, it was not suitable for ordinary people to eat.

    The Spiritual Energy contained in the Spirit Rice is considered mild for Qi Refining cultivators, but for ordinary people, it''s a highly toxic substance.

    Eating Spirit Rice would cause an ordinary person''s body to burst, so he had no plans to share it with others.

    To avoid the aroma of Spirit Rice spreading everywhere, even cooking with it was done within the confines of the machine room space.

    He used one jin of Spirit Rice along with the spirit rainwater created by the Spring Breeze and Rain Skill to make a pot of spirit rice.

    As soon as Li Shiming took the spirit rice out of the machine room space, an indescribable rice fragrance hit him, and the gentle Spiritual Energy dispersed with the steam.

    He hastily ate his fill, fearing that the Spiritual Energy in the spirit rice would dissipate too much over time.

    Although he hadn''t had his fill for nearly a month, he could only eat one-fourth of the spirit rice before he couldn''t eat any more.

    He had overestimated his capacity; one jin of Spirit Rice with water made a large pot of spirit rice. Along with the immediate fullness it produced after eating, he realized the amount of Spirit Rice needed for each cooking.

    His monthly need for Spirit Rice wouldn''t exceed seven and a half jin, and that estimate was based on his appetite after nearly a month of hunger; he believed the actual amount would be even less.

    So even though he knew the wooden sword was stronger, it was less practical for him than a Longsword Magic Artifact.

    Li Shiming sensed the Spiritual Energy conditions of the engine room space again, thought for a moment, and began operating the "Five Elements Qi Absorption Technique", drawing Spiritual Energy from the space of the engine room.

    Threads of Spiritual Energy were absorbed into his body and circulated within; the impurities accumulated over the near month were expelled through his pores.

    When one cycle of the "Five Elements Qi Absorption Technique" was completed, he once again felt the lightness and clarity of his body.

    The impurities expelled through the pores were actually not significant, less than a month had passed, and he had controlled his food intake.

    Therefore, there was no unbearable stench on him, but he still had Si Qin prepare a bath so he could wash thoroughly.

    The White Robe Magic Artifact was good indeed; it had not been stained at all and did not need to be changed.

    "Shiming, the official ship docks at the port tomorrow, I will not see you off!" Li WenYuan said in a deep voice from his study as he looked at Li Shiming.

    All the necessary preparations had been made long ago, and the necessary goodbyes had been said. It was time for the fledgling to leave the nest.

    "Father, I have left some tea leaves in the storehouse; after I leave, please take care of yourself!" Li Shiming said with his head bowed.

    He had a feeling that once he left Nanling Prefecture, he did not know when he would be able to return.

    He said this time he was leaving to take part in the Imperial Examination, but in reality, he was preparing to search for the path to immortality. This was something he was not certain about, so he did not speak of it now; if he truly found the path in the future, he would inform Li WenYuan through a letter.

    Thus, even though Spiritual Energy was scarce, he still used the "Spring Breeze and Rain Skill" multiple times to produce tea leaves containing a faint trace of Spiritual Energy.

    "Shiming, you''ve grown up, you have your own secrets, and I won''t ask you. But remember, you must always be careful, a wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall!" Li WenYuan hesitated briefly but did not ask anything further, instead, he admonished.

    He had drunk the tea leaves fried by Li Shiming and was keenly aware of their distinctiveness.

    Looking at his own body now, he felt as if he had regained the youth of ten years ago.

    Each time he drank the tea, he could feel the beneficial changes in his body. Of course, as he drank the tea more often, this feeling became less and less apparent.

    This extraordinary tea, combined with the fact that Li Shiming had acquired second place in the Imperial Examination, were events far beyond his expectations, indicating to him there must be some reason behind it all.

    But no matter what happened, Li Shiming was his son, and he would not probe into his son''s secrets.