Upon noticing Lu Xuan's subtle hand movements, the trio exchanged knowing glances and quietly made their way to a corner of the hall.
"This youngster keeps harping on about some undisclosed secrets. Looks like he's after spirit stones. What do you both think?"
"I reckon we should give it a shot. If his method truly wo...
2023-12-26 19:51:47 +0000 UTC View Post"Second-grade spirit plants?"
Upon hearing the words of the lean old man, Lu Xuan couldn't help but sit up straight, his expression serious.
"That's right, the seedlings of the second-grade Pure Snow Lotus. When matured, the harvested tea leaves possess the effect of clearing the mind and enhancing wisdom. To some extent, they can...
2023-12-26 19:51:08 +0000 UTC View Post"Being so loyal in guarding the spiritual field, you're truly an excellent employee of mine..."
Lu Xuan felt the same words echoing continuously in his mind as he gazed at the grass puppet, maintaining its patrol rhythm.
"I must reward you generously!"
He made up his mind and called the grass puppet over, feeling around inside ...
2023-12-26 19:50:55 +0000 UTC View Post"I just want to peacefully tend to my fields. Why disrupt my life?" Lu Xuan had this indifferent approach after obtaining the unique aura of the spiritual field.
He no longer sought every possible means to compete for vague opportunities amidst countless wandering cultivators.
Hence, he declined Zhang Hong and the Hu...
2023-12-26 19:50:43 +0000 UTC View PostAmidst the tension of the three individuals, Lu Xuan retrieved a spirit stone from his sleeve and warmly handed it to the mid-level Qi cultivator.
"Fellow Daoists, it's been quite a journey. Here's a bit of a spirit stone as a token of appreciation. Please, indulge in some spirit tea."
Lu Xuan's face lit up with genuine warmth....
2023-12-26 19:50:16 +0000 UTC View PostAfter rewarding the Cloud-Stepping Lynx, Lu Xuan retrieved a peculiar spirit seed resembling wisps of smoke from his storage pouch.
He found an empty space in the spiritual field, using Earth Attraction Technique to create a fitting crack in the spirit soil, welcoming the wispy smoke seed.
His consciousness gathered on the seed within the soi...
2023-12-25 15:46:22 +0000 UTC View PostThe two reached an agreement, and Daoist Lu and the stall owner swore an oath, exchanging fifty broken spirits for eight spirit stones in return for a seed wreathed in wisps of smoke.
With the transaction settled, he felt pleased and made his way to the Hundred Herbs Hall.
Steward He spotted him from af...
2023-12-25 15:46:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe patrolling guards within the market reacted swiftly. As the blood-red tentacles rampaged, a verdant seed shot out like an arrow, landing around the tentacles.
In an instant, thick vines sprouted from the ground, rapidly extending and dividing, tightly entwining the blood-red tentacles.
The blood-red ten...
2023-12-25 15:45:41 +0000 UTC View PostThe thirteen mature Pure Snow Lotus plants had reached their peak, and placing more would risk vitality loss, affecting their quality.
Lu Xuan intended to hand over these thirteen plants to the Hundred Herbs Hall, while also scouting the market for suitable spiritual seeds and young beasts.
"Litt...
2023-12-25 15:44:56 +0000 UTC View PostFacing such a delicate female cultivator, extending the most gentle and inviting voice, Lu Xuan found it impossible to feel any hint of attraction.
Suppressing his eager curiosity, he reassured Mrs. Wang, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. Are you sure there are strange sounds at home?"
The next day, Lu Xuan inspected the spiritual field, nurturing various spirit plants using low-level techniques. He watched the grass puppet slowly moving within the field.
"You haven't been wandering in the field all night, have you? Stop, stop."
The grass puppet continued its slow movement, extending its straw-like legs.
Only after Lu Xua...
2023-12-25 14:28:37 +0000 UTC View PostLu Xuan stored the myriad symbols of the second-grade sword qi in his storage bag, contentedly returning indoors.
The cloud-stepping lynx cub with its bright green eyes stared at Lu Xuan, who grinned back. Its ears twitched before it settled on the ground.
Even without focusing his mind, Lu Xuan could...
2023-12-25 14:28:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe sky hadn't yet broken into dawn.
"Aowoo~"
In a half-asleep state, Lu Xuan suddenly heard a coarse howl in his ear.
He jolted awake instantly, the drowsiness vanishing as he opened his eyes, only to find the Cloud-Stepping Lynx staring coldly at him not far away.
"Was that howl just now...
2023-12-25 14:28:01 +0000 UTC View PostLu Xuan handed thirty-two spirit stones to the stall owner and received a cloud-stepping lynx cub with emerald pupils from him.
To prevent the cub from escaping, the stall owner also gave Lu Xuan a black rope, which he tied around the lynx's neck.
With one hand holding the rope and the other gently cra...
2023-12-25 14:27:48 +0000 UTC View PostInside the Hundred Herbs Hall.
Lu Xuan wandered through the market, finding nothing of note. He wasn't disappointed and decided to pay a visit to Steward He.
"Hey, Lu lad, dropping by?"
A thin, elderly man glanced from his ledger at Lu Xuan, then resumed his work, paying no further attention. 2023-12-25 14:27:29 +0000 UTC View Post
After Lei Fei's departure, Lu Xuan closed the courtyard gate tight.
He felt no ripples in his heart regarding their invitation to explore the hidden realm. Seeking opportunities in the mysterious realm was merely chasing fleeting chances. He knew that nurturing spiritual plants diligently would naturally yield such opportuniti...
2023-12-24 15:57:08 +0000 UTC View PostLu Xuan ultimately didn't buy those few young colorful chickens.
Though sensing an inexplicable connection, the two-and-a-half-year maturity cycle made him hesitate, reluctantly giving up.
Rearing spirit beasts, his primary goal was to obtain white orbs of light. In two and a half years, he could have matured a first-gr...
2023-12-24 15:56:58 +0000 UTC View PostInside the house, Lu Xuan sat cross-legged on a wooden bed, circulating his techniques as spiritual energy flowed within him.
After a complete cycle, he exhaled slowly.
Despite the days of diligent cultivation not equating to the rewards of a single Blood Firefly Grass, Lu Xuan remained dedicated to his practice.
... 2023-12-24 15:56:50 +0000 UTC View PostLu Xuan was busy preparing dinner, so he only exchanged a few words with Xu Wan before heading into the kitchen.
By the edge of the Spirit Spring,
Zhang Xiu Yuan peeked out, motionless, gazing at the leisurely swimming red-whiskered carp in the spring.
Sometimes, he reached out hesitantly, wanting...
2023-12-24 15:56:43 +0000 UTC View PostAfter capturing three Red Whiskered Carp juveniles, Lu Xuan returned to the courtyard.
Approaching the edge of the spiritual spring, the Red Whiskered Carps inside the bag seemed a bit listless after the bumpy journey, their fine red whiskers hanging weakly on both sides of their heads.
"Time for you to move to a deluxe new residence!"
Lu ...
2023-12-24 15:56:36 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Lu Xuan departed from the Hundred Herbs Hall, Steward He had given him instructions. While cultivating the Blood Jade Ginseng, he needed to keep them apart, preventing their entanglement to avoid hindering each other's growth.
Only after planting the Blood Jade Ginseng's spirit seeds did he grasp the exact reason behind it....
2023-12-24 15:56:30 +0000 UTC View PostThe two entered the pharmacy.
Lu Xuan finally spoke, voicing his confusion, "Steward He, you've got me all puzzled. What's really going on?"
"It's mainly because we ran into that young miss here, so I got a bit anxious," the lean old man gestured toward the inner room, pulling Lu Xuan into a cor...
2023-12-24 15:56:23 +0000 UTC View PostAfter confirming the lease of the courtyard containing a spiritual spring, both parties quickly completed the handover.
The slightly chubby young cultivator indeed lived up to his words, taking care of all the miscellaneous details for Lu Xuan, saving him a considerable amount of time and energy.
Lu Xuan paid ha...
2023-12-24 15:56:14 +0000 UTC View Post"Maturity in progress..."
"Maturity in progress..."
His focus gathered on the Firefly Grass; the status of the fourteen Firefly Grass indicated they were all in the process of maturing.
"Faster! Higher! Stronger!!"
The black Sword Grass stood tall, imparting a sense of uplifting spi...
2023-12-24 15:55:46 +0000 UTC View PostFrom a distance, Lu Xuan watched as Qin Ming's body lay separated, covered in fragments of a fractured silver blade.
Several gray grass ropes extended from the wooden bed, binding Qin Ming's remains.
Lu Xuan chuckled wryly, lifting the covers only to find a grass puppet with a gaping ...
2023-12-24 15:49:13 +0000 UTC View PostWithin the three white glows, two Golden Sword Technique emerged along with a top-grade talisman, the Earth Wall Talisman.
Upon activation, it conjures a substantial earthen wall standing about ten feet tall, offering excellent protective effects.
Lu Xuan digested the Golden Sword Technique in his mind, meticulously contemplating t...
2023-12-23 15:17:35 +0000 UTC View Post"Uncle Lu, I've gathered some information."
"They say that the infestation at his place was resolved by that chubby cultivator. The impression of the cleaned-up larval bodies isn't vivid; seems the cultivator took them away."
Before long, Zhang Xiu Yuan rushed out, breathless, his words tightening L...
2023-12-23 15:17:10 +0000 UTC View Post"Senior Lu, how do you find this spiritual field?"
In a spacious courtyard, Lu Xuan walked slowly, carefully observing the surroundings.
A young cultivator at the Qi cultivation stage, with a scar on his face, followed him, mirroring his every step.
The young man slightly bent forward, squeezing out a warm...
2023-12-23 15:16:06 +0000 UTC View Post"After each spirit plant matures, the things that bloom inside the white light spheres are all different."
After experiencing the harvest of two different spirit plants, Lu Xuan gradually discerned some patterns.
When the Firefly Grass matures, within the light sphere lies cultivation varying from a few months, low-g...
2023-12-23 15:14:31 +0000 UTC View Post"It seems this Dark Marrow Fungus dislikes light and requires decaying spirit wood for its growth," Lu Xuan assessed based on the hints in his mind.
"Disliking light is quite simple. Though due to the nature of spirit fields and soils, it's not easy to move it indoors. But I can set up a simple canopy to provide shade," he mused...
2023-12-23 15:14:22 +0000 UTC View Post