CHAPTER 471: NURTURING THE BLOODMOON AVATAR LOTUS

Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus was a Special Rank 5 Spirit Seed that Ethan got from the Young Tribe Chief of the Bloodclaw Tribe.

Although it’s been a while, Ethan didn’t get the opportunity or time to plant it.

Now, he finally decided to plant it in the Mystic Soil Domain in the third Spirit Plot that was close to the Spirit Spring.

[Spirit Plant: Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus]

[Maturity: 0 / 20,000 days]

[Status: Curious and Happy: Finally, I have awakened from my slumber. Now, I need the blood and the Golden Essence of my Master along with the Moonlight to rapidly grow]

Unlike the Dragonheart Lotus, which was also a Special Rank 5 Spirit Plant, the Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus was quite simple-minded.

It acknowledged Ethan, the one who planted it in the soil, as its Master.

’I can provide both my Blood and Golden Essence. As for the Moonlight, the Mystic Spirit Field could make up for it a little.’

Ethan silently thought to himself and decided, ’Along with the Star Essence-related cultivation resources, I should buy Moon Essence-related cultivation resources.’

Ethan had already planned to buy Star Essence-related cultivation resources for the Astral Soul Grass.

Although most Spirit Farmers don’t bother to use such cultivation resources to nurture Rank 5 Spirit Plants as their cost-to-profit ratio would be too low...

In their eyes, it was not worth it.

Their profits would be greatly reduced—and that alone was enough to make even high-tier Spirit Farmers hesitate.

However, Ethan was no ordinary Spirit Farmer.

Thanks to the [Triple Yield] under his Heavenly Talent, every single harvest would yield three times the result, and that alone flipped the entire equation.

Not to mention, with his [Mystic Harvesting] ability, Ethan would receive rare items, seeds, Spirit Pills, and other valuable treasures with every batch.

So, he didn’t care about the heavy investment. In fact, he welcomed it.

’If I can’t create the perfect environment for all the Spirit Plants... then I’ll just make up for it using external cultivation resources.’

That was Ethan’s decision.

Rather than wasting time trying to alter the Mystic Soil Domain’s environment completely to suit each plant’s needs or finding a suitable location in various corners of the world, Ethan would just buy the corresponding Essence Crystals and nurturing aids to support them.

’Speaking of Essence-related Cultivation Resources, can’t I just create my own?’

Looking at the Mystic Soil Heart Cauldron, Ethan thought of something that made his eyes light up.

’Since I have been able to create a High-level Blood Spirit Stone using 1000 Blood Spirit Grass, can’t I do the same thing to create High-level Star Spirit Stones or Moon Spirit Stones?’

The more Ethan thought about it, the more he felt it was a good idea.

’Anyway, since it is under a cooldown, I will just complete today’s work.’

No matter how excited he was, Ethan didn’t forget about the work.

’Let’s see how much this Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus can grow.’

With that thought in mind, Ethan made a cut on his palm and let the blood drip on it directly.

’Swiish’

At the same time, with another hand, Ethan injected his Golden Essence.

For the Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus, there are only three major requirements. They are:

[1) Blood: Only the blood of the nurturer has to be supplied, and supplying the blood of other cultivators or creatures is equivalent to poison to it]

[2) Golden Essence: Golden Essence is nothing but the condensed Spirit Essence, and all Spirit Plants require Spirit Essence, which was nothing surprising]

[3) Moon Light or Moon Essence: it is considered that Moonlight bestows not just growth but also necessary knowledge... especially to the Spirit Plants that turn into avatars upon maturing. Nevertheless, it could be replaced with Moon Essence-related cultivation resources]

’Swiish’

More of his blood trickled onto the dark crimson soil beneath the lotus seedling. As it touched the ground, the seed pulsed gently with light, a low hum reverberating from within.

The Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus reacted immediately.

A dull glow emerged from the seed, and the soil surrounding it shifted slightly as if being stirred by unseen forces.

At the same time, Ethan’s Golden Essence entered the roots through his fingers, and the glow intensified.

[+1 day]

[+3 days]

[+5 days]

[The growth of the Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus has accelerated due to perfect nourishment]

[Current maturity: 172 / 20,000 days]

[Status: Tired but satisfied: Master, please provide Moonlight, otherwise, it will take longer to digest these two alone.]

Ethan raised an eyebrow as the system notification popped up.

’172 days... that’s not much, but this is only the beginning.’

Despite the low number, he wasn’t discouraged in the slightest.

After all, it was a Special Rank 5 Spirit Plant that needed 20,000 days to mature. Expecting it to jump hundreds of days from just a single feeding would be foolish.

’I think if I provide Moonlight, it might easily reach 300 days in one nurturing session.’

Ethan was not in a hurry for the avatar. So, he was not stressed much about it.

’Shua’

However, just as he was about to plant the other two Spirit Fields, Celea, the Celestial Spring Koi Fish, circled around the tiny sprout of the Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus.

"Celea, do you...."

’Swiish’

Before Ethan could ask whether she wanted to help him, he saw Celea’s foot-length fish body glow with Celestial Light that nearly blinded Ethan.

’T-this... the light is speeding up the growth of the Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus.’

Squinting his eyes, Ethan noticed that the small sprout started growing at a good speed.

’Wait a second... so, Celestial Light can replace the Moon Light?’

Thinking about it, Ethan realized, "That’s right! How could I not think of it?"

Since the Moon is a Celestial Body, the Celestial Light can indeed replace the Moon Light.

Moreover, compared to the Moon Light, the Celestial Light is much purer and a higher grade.

’It looks like even without my Heavenly Talent, the Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus is going to be a Perfect Quality Plant.’

Thinking about this, Ethan smiled; however, it was not the end of the good news.

’With Celea’s help, I can even nurture Astral Star Grass.’

Since Stars are also considered Celestial Bodies, Celea’s Celestial Aura was more than enough to nurture them.

’But the problem is, Celea is still a Rank 4 Spirit Beast and can’t provide Celestial Aura for all Astral Star Grass and Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus.’

Ethan didn’t forget the fact that Celea was still a Rank 4 Spirit Beast, and if he let her nurture so many Spirit Plants, even though she wouldn’t be dead, she would start hating her life. ’Just like how I hated overworking in my previous life.’

’I got it... I know what I should do.’

Although his [Radiant Clear Heart] didn’t help him in using Celea to nurture the Astral Star Grass or the Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus, it helped Ethan quickly think of a solution for Celea’s low cultivation.

’It is finally time to use the Second High-level Beast Nurturing Life Card.’

The first Beast Nurturing Life Card was being used by Pebble, the Mystic Soil Turtle, who was aiming to break through to become a Rank 5 Spirit Beast.

Other than that, Ethan received another Beast Nurturing Life Card which he was originally planning to use on the Golden-Eyed Silver Wolf, which was not a Heavenly Spirit Beast but had a lot of potential.

Nevertheless, his reliance on the Celestial Spring Koi Fish made Ethan use the Beast Nurturing Life Card for Celea.

’Since I can repeatedly refresh the Lifespan Shop, in a week or two, I will get another Beast Nurturing Life Card for sure.’

The next Beast Nurturing Life Card, Ethan decided to use it on the Golden-eyed Silver Wolf.

’Shua’

Amidst his thoughts, Celea finished her nurturing session, which lasted less than one minute.

After that, she flew to Ethan and wrapped herself around Ethan’s neck, obviously a bit tired from nurturing the Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus.

"Thanks, Celea."

Ethan gently patted her head and thanked her before checking on the Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus.

[Current maturity: 500 / 20,000 days]

[Status: Tired but satisfied: Master, it is enough for today. I need some rest]

’Holy... it jumped to 500 days thanks to the Celestial Aura.’

Of course, it was not just the Celestial Aura, it was the combination of Ethan’s Blood, Golden Essence, and the Celestial Aura that greatly increased the growth of the Spirit Plant.

’In just one nurturing session, 500 days’ worth of growth... if I focus on it, it will be matured in just 40 days.’

However, the sad thing was that Ethan could not just stay in the Mystic Soil Domain for 40 days, as he still had many things to do.

One of them was meeting his parents.

’Although it’s been less than one month since they have seen me, it’s been more than two years for me.’

Ethan was missing his parents. So, he quickly wanted to wrap the things in the Mystic Soil Domain before returning to the Small Courtyard.

"Time to speed up things."

Thinking about his parents, Ethan started working again, completing one thing after another.

"Celea, cultivate inside the Beast Nurturing Life Card until you become Rank 5."

First, he sent the Celestial Spring Koi Fish into the Beast Nurturing Life Card.

Next, he planted 100 Emerald Lightning Life Grass in one plot of Spirit Field before planting 100 Astral Star Grass in the last plot of Spirit Field.

"Unlike the Bloodmoon Avatar Lotus, the Maturity of the Astral Star Grass is only 10,000 days. Until Celea comes out of her seclusion, I will just buy the related cultivation resources."

Soon after, Ethan went into the cave to check on the Mystic Spirit Stalactites, which were yet to condense their special products.

"Now, it is time to leave the Mystic Soil Domain."