Ji An gave instructions on both major and minor matters, and the stewards began to leave one by one.

Lin Lan and Han Mountain stayed behind last, cupping their hands in greeting:

"Greetings, Master."

When others are present, they must call him Hall Master.

Ji An sensed the spiritual pressure emanating from his disciples, nodded slightly, and smiled a bit:

"Not bad, Lin Lan, when did you break through to the Third-Layer Foundation Establishment?"

The disciple broke through the Foundation Establishment Stage in less than ten years, able to break through two levels, faster than he did back in the day.

However, the disciple has Top-Grade Talent, her speed of refining spiritual energy is much faster than his.

Lin Lan’s eyes curved like crescent moons, her gaze like stars in the night: 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"I broke through two days ago, wanting to surprise Master when we meet."

Usually, she is responsible for overseeing the spiritual fields in the southern area of the sect, and her grotto mansion is also there, so she only comes to the Agricultural Hall once every half-month.

"Even without my constant guidance, you maintain diligent cultivation, which is good, and I’m pleased.

If you encounter any doubts during cultivation, feel free to speak out."

The disciple immediately expressed her queries, and Ji An responded earnestly.

"What level is your Jade Wood Transformation Skill at now?"

"In response to Master, the magic technique remains at Great Success."

Lin Lan secretly grumbled in her heart, her magic technique had reached the Great Success Level just over three years ago, how could it possibly advance to Perfection so quickly?

In daily practice, she diligently rehearses the Thick Earth Returning Origin Spell and the Spring Breeze and Rain Skill, which have also been elevated to the Great Success Level.

Her goal is to become an all-rounded Spirit Farmer like her Master, without any shortcomings.

If Ji An knew his disciple’s thoughts, he would certainly admonish her:

’Silly child, people are not the same.

I just broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage and could practice several important magic techniques to the Perfection level, can you do it?’

"Going forward, as more disciples break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, each medicinal garden will be reassigned personnel.

The Agricultural Hall will organize everyone into groups, similar to the current planting model, each choosing their most proficient magic technique to combine.

You also need to be mentally prepared to collaborate well with others in the future, which will be more conducive to creating greater value."

Lin Lan bowed her head slightly and said:

"Master, I am sufficient on my own, and do not need to cooperate with others."

"Is that so?"

Ji An looked at this proud senior disciple and chuckled lightly:

"I am willing to respect your choice, but if you do not have more than two magic techniques at the Perfection Level when the resolution is implemented, then all is off the table."

Those with talent often suffer from a common problem, always thinking they can handle everything themselves, while others may hinder their performance.

But this disciple’s talent has not yet reached the genius level, though she has adopted the prideful mindset.

If he hadn’t had the Stone Turtle, his achievements would have been much lesser now.

Though the disciple performed well, she didn’t seem to be someone with "cheats."

Lin Lan’s eyes turned a few times, asking with a grin:

"Master, when do you plan to implement this plan, it needs to give the disciple sufficient preparation time, it’s not easy to achieve Perfection Level magic techniques."

"In ten years."

Ji An said blandly, if a disciple truly has talent in a particular magic technique, twenty years is enough time.

If the talent is average, then they must accept their fate, and team collaboration is a blessing for most cultivators.

"Disciple understands," Lin Lan agreed confidently.

When she was still in the Qi Refining Stage, she had gained significant proficiency in the Small Cloud Rain Technique, Thick Earth Technique, and Life and Death Technique.

Ji An gave an almost imperceptible shake of his head, he had also once advised this senior disciple to develop a certain Qi Refining Stage magic technique to its utmost.

Done this way, while it seems time-consuming and laborious, once successful, it offers extra assistance.

For example, thanks to the deepening understanding of magic techniques, he currently possesses several Middle-Grade Dao Seeds.

And the Middle-Grade Dao Seeds in turn deepen his understanding of the Five Elements, complementing each other.

The cultivation realm has passed down through the ages, magic techniques are akin to a series, while lower-level magic techniques are similar to prerequisite skills.

The more mastery in lower-level techniques, the easier it is to practice higher-level techniques, sharpening the axe does not delay the work of chopping firewood.

This senior disciple obviously lacks the patience, because given her character, if she practiced a technique to its utmost, she would surely inform him.

Ji An turned to look at the other disciple and said:

"Han Mountain, have you had any doubts during your recent cultivation?"

"To report to Master, the recent cultivation has been smooth, and the disciple has no doubts.

For practicing magic techniques, the disciple focuses on the Thick Earth Technique and Thick Earth Returning Origin Spell.

The disciple is dull and feels insufficient in skill, henceforth deciding to base on Fire Element and Earth Element magic techniques, dispensing with other types."

Han Mountain does not harbor the great ambition to be an all-around talent, his specialty is the Fire Element, but he lacks Foundation Establishment Stage Fire Element Planting Techniques to practice.

Otherwise, he would be solely focused on the Fire Element, although lacking in comprehensive ability, yet extremely deep in proficiency.

There are numerous Fire Element Plants needing cultivation in the sect, providing ample opportunity for his skills.

Ji An smiled, saying:

"Spirit Farmer disciples are not like cultivators of the Law Enforcement Hall, specialization can rather yield more harvest for us."

For cultivators who frequently face enemies, they cannot afford any weak spots, requiring broad knowledge and specific skills to stand out, demanding a higher comprehensive quality.

Han Mountain slightly bowed his head and respectfully said:

"Disciple will heed the teaching."

Lin Lan pouted slightly; she always felt her Master was kinder to her junior brother, just because the other was "dumber"!

In her heart, she secretly resolved to develop two Foundation Establishment Stage Planting Techniques to the Perfection Level, making her Master see her in a new light.