I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

Chapter 1154: Chapter 1151 News of the Eighth Grade Sword Grass Chapter 1154: Chapter 1151 News of the Eighth Grade Sword Grass After transforming the spiritual energy within his body into True Essence Power, Lu Xuan stored the four Origin Spirit Ginsengs into his miniature storage book.

There were still twenty immature Origin Spirit Ginsengs left in the Spirit Field, ten of which were reserved for Condensing Seed, and the rest could be harvested.

He planned to absorb a few more Pill Formula Experience Packages before attempting to refine Fifth Grade Essence Spirit Pills.

Half a month had passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, the senior disciple, Li Haotian, finished his seclusion and came to ask for an audience.

“Hao Tian pays respects to Master.”

He gave a respectful salute to Lu Xuan.

“Good.”

Lu Xuan nodded with a smile.

“Did you gain anything from this seclusion?”

“I have deepened my understanding of a certain sword technique, but I still need to go out and temper myself. I specifically came to inform you.”

“Do you have a plan?”

Lu Xuan asked with curiosity.

“Yes, I’ve made arrangements with a few trustworthy fellow disciples to explore a Void Secret Realm together. We’ll hunt Star Beasts and collect treasure items while tempering our swordsmanship.”

Li Haotian said somberly.

“Just be safe.”

“Oh right, here is a Sixth Grade Faceless Ice Soul Sword Talisman, a protective treasure for you. In an unexpected moment, it has a not-small chance of slaying Cultivators and Demon Beasts below the Nascent Soul.”

Lu Xuan spoke as a talisman imbued with intense Sword Intent appeared in his hand.

After all, being master and disciple, giving away a Sixth Grade Sword Talisman was nothing to Lu Xuan.

“Thank you for the treasure, Master!”

Li Haotian saluted deeply, expressing his gratitude.

To Lu Xuan, the Sixth Grade Faceless Ice Soul Sword Talisman might be of little value, but to the recently advanced Core Formation stage Li Haotian, it was a rare treasure, potentially saving his life in a critical moment.

“Remember, as long as you keep the green hills alive, you can hope to save your own life.”

Lu Xuan knew each had their own ambitions. Li Haotian wanted to temper his swordsmanship through exploring secret lands, so there was no need for Lu Xuan to force him otherwise, just a reminder.

He diligently taught Li Haotian for several days, allowing him to embark on his journey with fellow disciples.

In the Spirit Field, several Origin Spirit Ginsengs were about to mature, which meant a substantial reward for his cultivation level was imminent.

Lu Xuan waited patiently, planning to harvest multiple Light Clusters at once.

On this day, a familiar person visited his Cave Abode.

“Brother Li, it’s been many days, what brings you here today for a visit?”

While Lu Xuan was inspecting the Spirit Plants in the Spirit Field, he sensed someone approaching. Learning it was Li Xuanchen from the Sword Palace, he went out to greet him.

“Of course, I’m here with good news for Junior Brother Lu.”

After the last auction, the two’s relationship had significantly improved, occasionally enjoying Spirit Brew together and exchanging insights on cultivating Spirit Plants.

“Ha-ha, Brother Li, please do tell, don’t keep your Junior Brother in suspense.”

“Here, try the new Red Flaming Pear that I’ve cultivated.”

Lu Xuan Laughed while serving the Spirit Fruit Spirit Brew. Aside from the Water-Fire Spirit Fruit and Enchanted Immortal Peach and other Spirit Fruits on the plate, there was also a huge red pear, which appeared to be a ball of fire compressed to the extreme, emitting a faint heat.

“Fifth Grade Spirit Fruit, you’re truly generous, Junior Brother!”

Li Xuanchen couldn’t help but exclaim.

While Fifth Grade Spirit Pills with various uses were common, Fifth Grade Spirit Fruits primarily for enjoyment were rare.

He took a big bite of the red flesh, and immediately a refreshing, sweet taste burst in his mouth and nose. A warm current flowed through his body, bathing him in the warmth of a Spiritual Spring, immensely comforting.

“Not bad at all, truly worthy of being the most skilled Spirit Plant Master in the Sword Sect.”

Li Xuanchen smiled in praise.

“Brother Li speaks too highly of me.”

“This time, I’ve come to share some news with Junior Brother Lu.”

Li Xuanchen set down his white jade wine cup and gazed at Lu Xuan.

“Please do tell, Brother Li.”

“According to the latest news from Sword Palace, the core of the Dongxuan Realm has nurtured a new high-grade Spirit Seed. After observation by the elders of the Sect, it’s highly probable that it is an Eighth Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed.”

“Eighth Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed?”

Lu Xuan immediately sat up straight.

“Haha, I knew Junior Brother couldn’t resist this.”

Li Xuanchen laughed loudly.

“Brother Li is jesting. Junior Brother truly can’t contain his curiosity. For me, every rare high-grade Spirit Seed holds an immense attraction.”

Lu Xuan said with an embarrassed smile.

“There’s no need to rush, Junior Brother. That Eighth Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed is still just in its initial form. It’ll take some more years to fully mature.”

Li Xuanchen explained with a smile.

“I wonder if Junior Brother I am eligible to claim that Eighth Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed?”

Lu Xuan was eager to try.

Seventh Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seeds were exceedingly rare, and within the Sword Sect, only a few places like the Dongxuan Realm and Heart Sword Lake could potentially cultivate them.

As for Eighth Grade, that was even rarer—once in a hundred years might not see one.

Missing this opportunity, the next chance to obtain an Eighth Grade Spirit Seed was unknown.

With his experience in cultivating Sword Grass, he knew the light clusters produced by Sword Grass of the same rank were relatively abundant. Thus, he held intense interest in the Eighth Grade Spirit Seed that was still incubating.

“I can’t guarantee it, but there is a chance.”

Li Xuanchen pondered for a moment before speaking.

“There are quite a few fellow disciples who want that Eighth Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed. Compared with them, Junior Brother has his strengths and weaknesses.”

“Ordinarily, it would be impossible for someone at the Early Nascent Soul Stage Realm to get it.”

“But Junior Brother you are beyond the ordinary, mainly because your ability to cultivate Sword Grass is just too strong!”

“Even with Five-grade Sword Grass, you have a one hundred percent success rate, and you’ve even independently improved a new variety—the fourth-grade Sword Gourd. Five-grade Sword Grass, you have a natural advantage in planting high-rank Sword Grass.”

“The disadvantage is that among the competitors for that Eighth Grade Sword Grass, many are cultivators at the Mid or even Late Nascent Soul Stage. They have been lining up for many years and with stronger cultivation levels. They’ve also accumulated considerable contributions to the Sect over time, so they might be given priority.”

“However, when it comes time for the Sword Palace elders to vote, I will definitely cast a vote for you,” Li Xuanchen said in a deep voice.

“Thank you, Brother Li.”

Lu Xuan expressed his gratitude.

“Mid Nascent Soul Stage or Late, none of them shall wrest that Eighth Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed from Lu Mou’s hands,” he thought to himself.

“It seems I need to expedite the improvement of the Bone Slaying Sword Grass.”

That was his biggest assurance for obtaining the Eighth Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed. He must get a new Sixth Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed before the Spirit Seed fully matured.

“Furthermore, I should make one or two more trips to the Dongxuan Realm to understand the “Dongxuan Sword Scripture” and master as many powerful sword techniques as possible. If, after the Sword Grass Spirit Seed emerges, I would be able to cultivate it immediately, it might increase my chance of getting it.”

“Also, there are some other strategies.”

“For instance, I could ask True Sword Master Huan Zhen for help in garnering more votes or gift some Treasure Items to befriend a few more Sword Palace Elders and leave a good impression.”

“In the end, if all else fails, then I’ll just have to cultivate it for whichever senior brother who gets the Eighth Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed. After all, I just need to harvest the light cluster.”

Thoughts raced through Lu Xuan’s mind.

Of course, gifting Treasure Items wasn’t the best strategy. After all, the Sword Palace Elders were Nascent Soul realm cultivators and ordinary Sixth Grade Treasure Items wouldn’t appeal to them. And Seventh Grade Treasure Items… Lu Xuan himself was reluctant to part with them; giving too many wouldn’t be cost-effective.