"Below third-grade spiritual plants and beasts…"
Lu Xuan murmured to himself, scanning the spiritual field, his gaze focusing on the red-bearded carp resting with closed eyes in the spiritual spring pool.
The red-bearded carp was a rank-less spiritual beast, and Lu Xuan intended to use it for an experiment.
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As night descended and the stars hung low, Lu Xuan, with a slight intoxication, treaded the cobblestone path beneath the moonlight.
The Cloud-Stepping Lynx perched on his shoulder, slightly tensed, scanning the surroundings ceaselessly, its emerald eyes stark against the night.
Lu Xuan remained alert, the Red T...
2023-12-29 17:25:15 +0000 UTC View Post"As long as the hall can provide me with sufficient second and third-grade spirit species, I will wholeheartedly cultivate these spirit plants," replied Lu Xuan practically.
Drawing up expectations was easy for anyone; as long as one had access to rare and exact spirit species, dedication to cultivation was a given.
It wasn't until the crimson-clad girl and the Four-eyed Crimson monkey's figures vanished completely from his sight that Lu Xuan finally let go of his worries.
"The disciples from the sect are truly remarkable. Whether it's the girl's own cultivation or the peculiar spirit pet she keeps, they both display a distinct aura unlike ...
2023-12-29 17:23:36 +0000 UTC View PostA white glowing mass immediately appeared where the Blood Jade Ginseng stood, shimmering faintly, seemingly signaling Lu Xuan to collect it.
With a single thought, Lu Xuan absorbed the glowing mass into countless points of light that surged into his body, a notion forming in his mind.
"Harv...
2023-12-29 17:22:54 +0000 UTC View PostTwo cultivators from the Hundred Herbs Hall eventually decided not to take the gamble, opting instead to sell their deteriorating second-grade spiritual plants at a low price to Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan acquired a total of fourteen deteriorating spiritual plants this time: twelve first-grade and two second-grade.
For these fourte...
2023-12-28 22:29:13 +0000 UTC View PostLu Xuan knew well that relying on buying diseased spiritual plants, healing them, and then selling them would only bring in quick money, not a lasting solution.
The number of contaminated spiritual plants was limited. Once the spiritual plant cultivators became more cautious and protective, the supply of diseased spiritual plants a...
2023-12-28 22:28:11 +0000 UTC View Post"Here, these are the diseased spirit plants I just got for you from the nearby herbal garden, a total of ten."
In the main hall of the Hundred Herbs Hall, Lu Xuan was leisurely sipping tea when Steward He arrived, each hand holding a sack.
One of the sacks held a spirit tree, about a person's height, with most of it e...
2023-12-28 22:26:46 +0000 UTC View Post"Collaborate? What could I possibly collaborate with that old coot for?"
Steward He handed twenty-five spirit stones to Lu Xuan, curiosity etched on his face. "The Hundred Herbs Hall houses around twenty or thirty plant cultivators. That means there's a greater number of contaminated plants behind the scenes....
2023-12-28 22:26:28 +0000 UTC View Post"Assisting treasures of the third grade, the Pure Jade..."
Lu Xuan murmured to himself, holding the translucent jade token in his hand.
"Who would've thought that the Red Cloud Pine, a first-grade plant, could produce three-grade treasures," he muttered in surprise. Understanding that while the differe...
2023-12-28 22:26:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe serene spiritual glow didn't stir any commotion. Lu Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and scooped up half a bowl of spring water from the spiritual pool, pouring it onto the severely damaged Blood Essence Leaf.
The leaf greedily absorbed the spring water, its large surface lazily drooping, the tips lightly brushing the surface of t...
2023-12-28 22:25:48 +0000 UTC View PostUpon returning to the main hall of the Hundred Herbs Hall, Lu Xuan approached Steward He.
"Old He, the hundred Firefly Grass seeds I planted last time have all been harvested. Could you trouble yourself to get me some more?"
"This time, it's a hundred and twenty," Steward He replied.
Lu ...
2023-12-28 22:25:07 +0000 UTC View PostAfter leaving the Yu family grounds, Lu Xuan parted ways with the cultivator surnamed Wu and headed to the Hundred Herbs Hall.
Inside the hall, the air was thick with the scent of herbs, offering a refreshing sensation upon entry.
"Lu lad, you've finally shown up. Been looking for you everywhere," Steward H...
2023-12-28 22:19:27 +0000 UTC View Post"Time is of the essence. Fellow Daoist Wu, how about taking me to your friend's house right now?" Lu Xuan set down his wine cup, eyes filled with anticipation as he looked at the cultivator surnamed Wu.
"I'm not sure if he's home right now... But seeing how urgent Fellow Daoist Lu is, there must be something important. I'll tak...
2023-12-28 22:17:42 +0000 UTC View Post"A set of three mature first-grade Crimson Cloud Pine nuts, a second-grade Lihuo Sword Manual, and the Complete Guide to Basic Talismans."
"The Sword Grass and the Dark Marrow Fungus are both second-grade, unlike the common Crimson Cloud Pine. The rewards from their mature forms are sure to be impressive," thought Lu Xuan to himself.
Over the next t...
2023-12-28 22:16:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe second Crimson Cloud Pine cone was plucked.
Similar top-tier quality.
Lu Xuan stored it in his storage bag, gazing at the faintly flickering white light on the Crimson Cloud Pine.
The light transformed into countless dots and surged into his body, a thought flashing through his mind.
The reputation of the Wanbao Tower in the marketplace was impeccable. Lu Xuan readily followed the advice of the elegant young woman, handing over three spirit stones as a deposit and leaving his identity information.
As per the girl's instructions, within approximately five to ten days, the blood of snake-like demon beasts w...
2023-12-27 17:32:16 +0000 UTC View Post"In these past few days, some cultivators have made occasional gains, luckily stepping into the ranks of intermediate Qi cultivators," Lu Xuan modestly remarked.
"You've done well, young man," the slender old man praised, changing the subject swiftly. "With a cultivation level at the fourth stage of Qi refinement, your spir...
2023-12-27 17:32:08 +0000 UTC View PostZhou Haiwen tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep for a long while.
The thought of soon obtaining a method to cultivate perfect-quality spirit plants made him extremely excited, rendering him unable to calm down.
After Lu Xuan refused to impart the technique for cultivating p...
2023-12-27 17:31:57 +0000 UTC View PostAs Lu Xuan contemplated moving forward to completely annihilate the grass puppet, a sudden burst of golden sword qi shot out like lightning, swiftly arriving in front of the masked cultivator.
"What sword technique is this?!"
The sword technique was too sudden, leaving the masked cultivator no time to summon a defen...
2023-12-27 17:31:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe Dragonvine was a third-tier spiritual plant, and Lu Xuan naturally didn't believe that a small vial of low-quality Blackline Snake blood could satisfy its growth needs.
Mainly, he wanted to observe what changes might occur in the Dragonvine after bathing it in the snake blood.
The results were somewhat satisfactory. Eve...
2023-12-27 17:29:25 +0000 UTC View Post"I naturally wouldn't doubt Fellow Daoist Lu."
The middle-aged cultivator was stared down by Lu Xuan, taking two steps back.
"I just want to understand more about your cultivation methods, Fellow Daoist Lu. After all, I've paid over thirty spirit stones for it."
Upon hear...
2023-12-27 17:28:46 +0000 UTC View Post"Still, the Firefly Grass remains honest and straightforward. It grows abundantly, with a simple cultivation method, and importantly, it rewards cultivation."
Lu Xuan surveyed the surroundings of the Spirit Field. Each spirit plant had its unique characteristics: the Steel Blade Grass, a second-grade sword grass; the Blood Jade Ginseng, fost...
2023-12-27 17:27:16 +0000 UTC View PostAfter exchanging a portion of third-grade Dragonvine for a second-grade Igniting Sword from a female cultivator, Daoist Lu continued to wander the black market.
Despite a thorough search, he couldn't find any more unknown spiritual species. Finding an empty spot, he hung the first-grade Flying Sword obtained from Qin Ming.
Lu Xuan quickly lowered his head, avoiding eye contact with the black paper kite. The malevolent thought that had brushed past him vanished in no time.
"What in the world..."
He cursed inwardly, growing even more cautious about the forces behind the black market.
The ability to deploy about a dozen of t...
2023-12-27 17:26:04 +0000 UTC View Post"Come, come, Daoist Lu, taste this brew that I've been aging for nearly ten years."
In the home of the cultivator surnamed Wu, the two were deep into their cups.
Lu Xuan shook the silver-made goblet in his hand. Within it, the golden spirit wine ebbed and flowed with his movements, releasing a rich, mellow aroma of the brew.
"I never expected...
2023-12-26 19:57:40 +0000 UTC View PostWithin the lush and dense crimson pine needles, five pine cones were partly concealed, one of which had ripened.
The red husk on the outside resembled fish scales, layering and enclosing the pine nuts within from bottom to top.
The number of pine nuts at the center wasn't substantial, around twenty, each the s...
2023-12-26 19:55:41 +0000 UTC View PostIn the heart of Lin Yangfang Market,
In a dimly lit room, seven or eight infants crawled about aimlessly.
These infants appeared an abnormal shade of bluish-black, exuding wisps of darkness from within. Their limbs were slender, teeth sharp, eyes protruding, giving off a sense of grimness.
A young cultivator named Lei Yin, at the ninth level of Qi cultivation, stood on the brink of completing his Qi cultivation, excelling in lightning techniques.
He was the highest-ranking cultivator in the Enforcement Hall, notorious for slaying countless malevolent entities.
His golden-hued eyes brimmed with power as he...
2023-12-26 19:54:48 +0000 UTC View Post"Come down."
Lu Xuan returned to the courtyard with three young Pure Snow Lotus seedlings. He addressed the Cloud-Stepping Lynx cub perched on his shoulder.
The cub, with its emerald eyes, glanced coldly at Lu Xuan, then gracefully descended to the ground, heading straight for the Spirit Spring Pool.<...
2023-12-26 19:54:29 +0000 UTC View Post