I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

His mind withdrew from the ancient tome deep within his sea of consciousness.

"Strive to get the second half of the 'Heaven Talisman Book' as soon as possible."

Lu Xuan sighed with feeling.

The fact that the Talisman Yin Peach had grown to the level of a hundred years did not mean it had been literally cultivated for a hundred years. During the process, the combination of high-grade spirit soil, the pure spiritual energy from his cave abode, and Lu Xuan's meticulous cultivation accelerated the growth of the spirit plant, allowing it to yield the White Light Group as a reward in just a few decades.

As for the next level, he could take his time to cultivate it, as Lu Xuan had plenty of longevity. If necessary, he could use the Great Art of Accelerated Growth again after replenishing the Divine Wood Green Pot to completion.

He thought to himself as his gaze fell on the nine faintly black Spirit Peaches at the top of the Talisman Yin Peach.

The surface of the Spirit Peaches was enveloped in a faint Yin Qi, unlike ordinary spirit fruits.

Lu Xuan carefully picked the nine Spirit Peaches.

His mind focused on them.

[Spirit Peach, Sixth Grade Spirit Fruit, formed during the growth of the Talisman Yin Peach, containing rich and dense Yin Qi, a great supplement for Ghost Cultivators and Yin Beasts.]

"No light cluster? It seems the light cluster of the Talisman Yin Peach plant is mainly determined by the peach wood."

Lu Xuan waited for a while, but seeing no new White Light Group emerge within the plant, he sighed slightly in disappointment.

However, he was prepared for this.

He had cultivated similar spirit plants before, such as the Fifth Rank Pure Yang Golden Lotus in the Thunder Fire Asterism Cave, where the stems and leaves were also valuable treasures, but the light cluster reward was only granted after harvesting the lotus seeds.

"At least these Spirit Peaches have considerable value. They could be exchanged for a large amount of Spirit Stones or other treasures."

He placed the nine Spirit Peaches into a finely crafted long Jade Box and stored it in the Gluttonous Insect Pouch.

In the following period, he stayed in the Abyss Star Cave, devotedly cultivating spiritual plants and tending to a few demonic creatures.

During this time, the Ancestral Coffin Wood had been successfully refined by his Linggu Transformation, allowing him to lie inside and cultivate on a daily basis, which would enable him to improve his strength more rapidly.

As soon as he returned to the Thunder Fire Asterism Cave, just as Lu Xuan was stepping into his cave abode, Wood Daoren promptly followed him there.

"Friend Lu, I've been waiting for your return."

"Too boring in the Star Plucking Building, I came over to drink some Spirit Brew with you."

Wood Daoren entered the courtyard as if he were at his own home, careful not to pry into the numerous spirit plants shrouded by Formations and Prohibitions.

Lu Xuan served up some Spirit Fruit Spirit Brew, and the two enjoyed it to their hearts' content, all without the need for words.

"Friend Lu, how long do you plan to stay in the Liyang Region this time?"

Wood Daoren set down his White Jade Wine Cup.

"Short as one or two years, long as three to five years, depending on the growth of these spirit plants in the cave abode," Lu Xuan casually said.

"Why, does Taoist friend Mu find it hard to part with me?" he chuckled lightly.

"Of course, without you, where else could I drink so much Spirit Brew?" Wood Daoren candidly said, not the least bit embarrassed.

"Ha ha, I knew you were just missing my Spirit Brew," Lu Xuan laughed heartily.

He didn't mind Wood Daoren's little thoughts; instead, he felt at ease because of his honesty.

The two had known each other for many years. When Lu Xuan first entered the Thunder Fire Asterism Cave, he had received more than one treasure from Wood Daoren, and since he had an abundance of Spirit Brew, drinking a bit more wouldn't bother him.

"After you go back, the next time we meet, Friend Lu might already be a Nascent Soul True Monarch," Wood Daoren sighed.

"To be honest, I am very envious of you."

"You and I have mainly not focused on cultivation; I'm devoted to seeking various strange and rare treasures, while you, Friend Lu, are obsessed with cultivating spiritual plants."

"Yet with similar attitudes towards cultivation, there are vastly different outcomes."

"Mu Mou has no hope for Nascent Soul, only to retire in the Star Plucking Building of the Commerce Association, while you, Friend Lu, relying on your exquisite mastery of spiritual plants, have smoothly entered the Dongxuan Sword Sect, becoming an Inner Sect Disciple of the Sword Sect, and also possessing the Realm of Golden Core Completion."

"With the support of the Sword Sect, the likelihood of breaking through to the Nascent Soul is extremely high."

Wood Daoren's eyes were hazy from intoxication, speaking much more than usual.

"Taoist friend Mu, there's no need to belittle yourself. With your unparalleled treasure appraising skills, you can also thrive in a great force like the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce."

"Moreover, ascending to the Nascent Soul is as difficult as reaching the heavens. Even with the Sword Sect's strength, no one can guarantee that a specific Golden Core Completion Cultivator will break through to the Nascent Soul Realm."

Lu Xuan said to soothe him.

"Hahaha, I spoke out of turn. Please, friend, don't take offense."

The look in Wood Daoren's eyes cleared up significantly.

The two naturally changed the topic.

"Is Friend Lu at home? I am Yao Qingyue from Liyang Taoist Sect, here to visit friend Lu."

Suddenly, a gentle voice came from outside the cave abode.

"Liyang Taoist Sect's Yao Qingyue? Could it be the very Liyang Principle?"

Wood Daoren's gaze shifted significantly as he asked Lu Xuan.

"It should be that Fellow Yao."

Lu Xuan swept his spiritual sense and instantly noticed a young man dressed in light blue Daoist robes waiting outside the cave entrance.

The young man, looking dignified as jade and with an ethereal temperament, exuded an intrinsic essence of Dao.

Lu Xuan turned to Wood Daoren and made a gesture of greeting, "Taoist friend Mu, would you like to join me in welcoming Fellow Yao?"

"Yes!"

Wood Daoren immediately stood up, still somewhat in a daze, as he made his way forward.

He had not expected Yao Qingyue, who held the esteemed title of Liyang Principle, to take the initiative to visit Lu Xuan!

What status does a Liyang Principle have? He's a favored child of heaven and only one step away from becoming a Primordial Infant True Monarch, ranking much higher than an Inner Sect Disciple of the Sword Sect.

And yet, Yao Qingyue had taken the initiative to visit. This made Wood Daoren realize that Lu Xuan's status within the Sword Sect was higher than he had imagined.

"Fellow Yao, Lu Mou apologizes for not greeting you from afar. Please forgive me."

Lu Xuan, accompanied by the gradually composed Wood Daoren, greeted Yao Qingyue at the cave abode entrance.

"It's fine. I just felt that since friend Lu has rarely returned to the Liyang Region, it would be somewhat remiss of me not to visit you."

Yao Qingyue said with a smile.

This further confirmed what Wood Daoren had suspected in his heart.

"After returning, I've been entangled in trivial matters. I was planning to visit Fellow Yao at the Liyang Taoist Sect, but I did not expect friend Yao to come to the Thunderfire Star Cave today."

Lu Xuan casually found an excuse.

He had met Yao Qingyue several times and they had a decent relationship. Although he felt Yao's gesture was overly enthusiastic, since the other party had taken the initiative to show goodwill, he naturally wouldn't refuse.

After introducing Yao Qingyue and Wood Daoren to each other, he led both into the cave abode.

"Your cave abode is filled with vitality, befitting of a renowned Spirit Plant Master of the Dongxuan Sword Sect."

For fear of displeasing Lu Xuan, Yao Qingyue did not use his spiritual sense but simply glanced around with his eyes.

He had taken the initiative to visit Lu Xuan after accidentally learning about Lu Xuan's reputation within the Liyang Taoist Sect.

The Sword Peak competition of the Dongxuan Sword Sect, held once every thirty years, is no small affair and is closely monitored by other Great Sects.

During the most recent Sword Peak competition, Huanzhen Sword Peak, which had always been at the bottom, suddenly moved up two places, naturally arousing the strong curiosity of monks from many Sects.

The events of the competition were no secret, and so, many Great Sects and powerful forces quickly learned of the key reason behind Huanzhen Sword Peak's rise in the ranks.

A Spirit Plant Master contributed two rare fourth grade Sword Grass Sword Gourds, and also scored top grades in three cultivation skills: Cultivating Spiritual Plants, Talisman Making, and Spirit Brewing.

Not only did it significantly increase the regular points of Huanzhen Sword Peak, but it also patched up the Peak's biggest weaknesses three times over. It's fair to say he was the key figure in the rise of the Sword Peak rankings.

With a certain acquaintanceship already established, learning of the feat Lu Xuan achieved within the Dongxuan Sword Sect made Yao Qingyue all the more determined to form a good alliance with Lu Xuan.

"Fellow Yao flatters me. These are just trivial things. I'm just overly obsessed, and one thing led to another, resulting in planting a bit more than usual."

Lu Xuan responded modestly.