I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

Upon hearing Yao Qingyue’s words, Lu Xuan couldn’t help but be stunned.

"Fellow Yao, why do you say that?"

"Lu Mou is just a Loose Cultivator who happens to adore various rare and exotic Spirit Plants, and has achieved a bit of success on the Path of spiritual plants."

"Being able to find a dwelling place in Heavenly Star Cave is already quite fortunate."

He quickly added.

"Hahaha, Friend Lu is too modest."

Yao Qingyue laughed heartily.

"Last time, your rescue of the Xuan Kui Beast Cub from the Dao Sect showed that you have an extraordinary mastery over Spirit Plant and Spirit Beast."

"After I reported this to the Elder of our sect, the Elder took an interest in your talent and wished to accept you into the sect."

"The Liyang Taoist Sect holds a superior status within the Liyang Region, and if Lu Xuan were to join the sect, not to mention other things, just the high-grade Spirit Seeds and Upper Class Spirit Fields alone are countless."

"Much more promising than staying in this Heavenly Star Cave."

Yao Qingyue said with a smile, his words carrying a hint of beguilement. @@novelbin@@

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"So you want to absorb me into the sect."

Lu Xuan muttered to himself,

With a puzzled expression on his face, he asked Yao Qingyue:

"Fellow Yao, isn’t the main target of the sect’s recruitment Qi-Cultivators?"

"Lu Mou has luckily reached the Core Formation stage, becoming a sect member at this point seems inappropriate."

Upon hearing this, Yao Qingyue nodded slightly and pondered for a moment.

"Indeed, typically it is the Qi Training Realm cultivators with potential from all over who join the sect after passing certain assessments every once in a while."

"However, someone like Friend Lu, who is a one-in-a-million top Spirit Plant Master, can be admitted as an exception."

"Once you’re in, you’ll be an Inner Disciple of Dao Sect."

"Of course, given your Core Formation realm, you won’t stay as an Inner Disciple for long, and after passing some assessments, you can immediately become one of the true inheritors of Dao Sect, enjoying many privileges that others can hardly obtain."

"Regarding the title of Daozi, in the Dao Sect it holds significant importance, requiring fulfillment of various stringent conditions. A disciple like you who joins Dao Sect midway is definitely impossible to become a Daozi of Dao Sect."

Yao Qingyue explained in detail.

"Lu Mou understands."

Lu Xuan bowed and contemplated Yao Qingyue’s suggestion seriously.

He had not expected that decades after leaving Sky Sword Sect, he would still have the opportunity to join an even greater sect.

"If I joined the Dao Sect, although I might obtain more high-grade Spirit Seeds, the process would definitely not be so easy."

"An outside cultivator, without any foundation within the sect, would find it very difficult to gain the sect’s trust."

"What Fellow Yao mentioned, starting as an Inner Sect Disciple, reflects the status of an outside cultivator within the sect."

"Besides, after joining, I would also have to give up my status as a Commerce Association Guest Elder."

With these thoughts, Lu Xuan’s inclination became clear.

The Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce only ranks below the Liyang Taoist Sect within the Liyang Region, and having joined it for decades, the high-grade Spirit Seeds he obtained had already been quite satisfying.

Moreover, he had built a profound relationship with the Artifact Spirits of high-rank Magic Treasures within the Commerce Association.

He was still looking forward to the Incomplete Cave Heaven that the other party had promised!

After gaining control of the Cave Heaven, there were also the Spirit Plants that the Artifact Spirit had entrusted him to cultivate.

For a Spirit Seed important enough for the Artifact Spirit to seriously entrust, it should be no less than seventh grade, and might even be higher.

Comparing the two, Lu Xuan would rather choose to continue staying in the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce.

Besides, he felt more at ease staying in Heavenly Star Cave.

In his Cave Abode, there were seventh grade Spirit Plants like the E-Mu Green Thunder Vine, the Eightfold Palace, and the Light Fairy Feather. Once they were transplanted into the sect, the cultivation might face significant restrictions, and could even attract unwanted attention.

Also, those Weird Spiritual Plants in Abyss Star Cave would not be easy to deal with.

Thinking of these, he immediately made a decision, with an apologetic look appearing on his face.

"Fellow Yao, I am flattered by the esteem granted by you and the elder of Dao Sect."

"Unfortunately, I have already taken up the position of Guest Elder at the Sea Tower Commerce Association, having received many curtesies within the association, it is inconvenient for me to become entangled with other powers."

"I apologize."

Lu Xuan said earnestly.

"So Friend Lu is already a Guest Elder of the Sea Tower Commerce Association."

"It was my oversight for not inquiring in advance."

"It makes sense, too. With the proficiency of Friend Lu in the path of spiritual plants, it would be illogical for there to be no other sect or power showing favor."

Upon hearing this, Yao Qingyue came to a realization and no longer dwelt on the topic.

"Ah right, Friend Lu, here are the Spiritual Seeds I promised you."

He took out a weird Spiritual Seed from his storage bag and presented it to Lu Xuan.

The surface of the Spiritual Seed had many strange patterns that flickered in and out of sight, creating boundless illusions, making it difficult to discern reality from fabrications.

"This Spirit Plant is called Millet Wood, and although its rank is only sixth grade, due to its rarity and unique effects, it is valued near the seventh grade by some High-Order Cultivators."

"Once matured, it can be used to nourish the Yin Soul, harbor Spirit Thoughts, strengthen the Divine Soul, and there is even a possibility of using the Spirit Wood to enter the rumored Huangliang Village."

Yao Qingyue pointed at the peculiar Spiritual Seed, introducing it to Lu Xuan.

"Such a rare and remarkable Spirit Seed, Lu Mou is truly undeserving."

Lu Xuan said modestly, yet his eyes never left the Millet Wood Spiritual Seed.

"This is what Friend Lu rightfully deserves."

"If it weren’t for your timely assistance, the Xuan Kui Beast Cub that came from the Thunder Jetty Cave Secret Realm might have met with misfortune."

"The Xuan Kui is the Guardian Spirit Beast of the Dao Sect, with a fully grown one possessing at least the strength of a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Had it unexpectedly perished, it would have been a colossal loss for the sect."

"A sixth grade Millet Wood Spiritual Seed, compared to the Xuan Kui, is not much."

Yao Qingyue said solemnly.

"Very well, then Lu Mou will accept it shamelessly."

Lu Xuan nodded and accepted the Spiritual Seed, putting it in his storage bag with great joy in his heart.

He hadn’t expected that the Strange Beasts he had casually saved in the Thunder Sea would bring him such a generous reward.

A sixth-grade Spirit Seed, and one as extremely rare as the Upside-Down Yin and Yang Fruit at that, the rewards from the light cluster when the Spirit Plant matured were something to look forward to.

After giving out the Spirit Seed, Yao Qingyue did not linger and took his leave from Lu Xuan.

"Friend Lu, I have some urgent matters to attend to and must take my leave."

"This Communication Talisman is unique to me. Should you have the time, feel free to visit the Liyang Daoist Sect."

He handed over a glowing White Jade Talisman to Lu Xuan.

"Certainly, I will definitely come by for a visit with Fellow Yao whenever the opportunity arises."

Lu Xuan agreed with a nod, and presented three White Jade Thin Neck Bottles filled with Spirit Brew to Yao Qingyue.

"Fellow Yao has brought the Millet Wood Spiritual Seed, which deeply pleases Lu Mou."

"There’s little else in my residence, but I do have an ample supply of Spirit Brew. These three White Jade Thin Neck Bottles contain three different varieties of fourth-grade Spirit Brew."

"They are Hundred Fruit Spiritual Juice, Jade Wash Spirit Dew, and Ice Marrow Spirit Brew, each with their unique flavors and all of fine quality."

"Fellow Yao, you may enjoy tasting them on your journey."

"Many thanks to Friend Lu for the generous gifts, farewell."

Yao Qingyue had already sampled these brews and was impressed with them, so he unceremoniously accepted the three bottles of Spirit Brew.

Immediately after, he transformed into a streak of blue light, vanishing into the sky in an instant,

Lu Xuan watched his figure disappear before eagerly heading to the Core Spirit Field.

"Sixth Grade Millet Wood, huh huh."