I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

Chapter 880: Chapter 878 Upgrading the Astringent Peach

“Alright, that fragment of Cave Sky is yours now, and please take care of those Nine True Spirit Leaves as well.”

“I also need to prepare for the evil demon-related auction at the Commerce Association headquarters. Do you want to come with me now or will you come by yourself later?”

The Artifact Spirit Villain folded its slender wooden arms in front of its chest and asked earnestly.

“I think I’ll go with senior. It’s a good opportunity to get familiar with the journey along the way,” Lu Xuan quickly said.

Since there were no high-rank spirit plants transplanted into the Cave Sky yet, there was not much for him to do inside. It would be better to hitch a ride with the Artifact Spirit to avoid some troubles on the way.

“Next time I come over, I’ll be able to plant high-rank spiritual plants all over this small island.”

He looked around, feeling the abundant spiritual energy on the small island and couldn’t help but anticipate.

He entered the interior of the Artifact Spirit and started on his way back.

The Artifact Spirit Villain revealed itself, deliberately slowed down, and chatted nonstop, introducing Lu Xuan to the potential powerful star beasts and spatial rifts they might encounter along the way.

The Nine True Spirit Leaves were not ordinary treasures, and it hoped that Lu Xuan would be able to cultivate them successfully.

Of course, it was also in its nature to act this way, showing no airs of a High-Rank Magical Treasure Instrument Spirit.

After delivering Lu Xuan back to the branch building of the Commerce Association, the Artifact Spirit disappeared, and Lu Xuan went straight back to his Thunderfire Star Cave Abode.

“Incomplete Cave Heaven… Nine True Spirit Leaves…”

The smile on his face grew broader and broader.

With a thought, the token containing the Origin Qi of Cave Sky appeared in his hand.

“Next time I enter the Incomplete Cave Heaven, I’ll have to go alone.”

Lu Xuan felt vaguely uneasy; ever since he started cultivating spiritual plants, whether he was a Loose Cultivator in Linyang Market, a disciple of the Sky Sword Sect, or when he rented an abode in the Heavenly Star Cave, he hardly ever went out, let alone alone.

“With so many Divine Ability Treasure Items in hand, I should be able to handle star beast evil demons and the like.”

“I have no choice, in order to better cultivate those high-rank spirit plants, I’ll just have to feel sorry for any evil demons and monster beasts I encounter.”

Lu Xuan smiled lightly.

There were already several Seventh Grade Spirit Plants in the spirit field, and even the newly obtained Eighth Grade Nine True Spirit Leaves. Although the spiritual energy in the cave abode was abundant, it was barely sufficient for these Seventh Grade Spirit Plants. Cultivating them in the Cave Sky would naturally be more conducive to their growth.

“Apart from those two E-Mu Green Thunder Vines, the rest of the Seventh Grade Spirit Plants can be moved there.”

The E-Mu Green Thunder Vines were perfectly suited to the environment of the Thunderfire Star Cave, so there was no need to transplant them.

“In the future, when I enter the Cave Sky, I can live there for a short time.”

He thought to himself.

With the position of Commerce Association Guest Elder, he could not just enjoy the benefits without fulfilling his responsibilities, so it was inconvenient to stay in the Cave Sky for long periods.

Moreover, his main sources for obtaining spiritual seeds were the Commerce Association, many cultivators in the Heavenly Star Cave, so it was not possible to just give up on this place.

In addition, there was the Grocery Store—a cash cow. Spending upon Alchemy and Tool Refining, plus raising spirit beasts, all required a vast amount of cultivation resources.

Furthermore, since he didn’t have to spend years or decades in solitary cultivation, he would also feel bored staying in the Cave Sky alone for extended periods.

“Additionally, I need to strengthen the protection of the Cave Sky to prevent any evil demons and monster beasts from disturbing my farming.”

“Once the new batch of Star Fruits matures and I’ve collected enough Star Battle Flags, I’ll be able to set up a powerful Protective Array. If I can also obtain the Zodiac Star Battle Sword, then I can arrange the Sect Protection Array of the Sky Sword Sect from back in the day, the Seventh Grade Zodiac Star Battle Sword Formation.”

“A Seventh-grade formation will surely protect an area spanning hundreds of miles around this Incomplete Cave Heaven.”

Lu Xuan thought as he flew high into the sky.

Each Star Fruit seemed frozen in the high air, slowly revolving.

The Spirit Plant bore no leaves; encased within Star Meteorites, it produced a Spirit Fruit that shone like a cluster of stars. The surface of the Spirit Fruit sparkled brilliantly, slowly absorbing the Star Force falling from the seemingly infinite height above as though it was resonating with thousands of distant stars.

In total, there were ten Star Fruits, all collected through the Commerce Association at Lu Xuan’s request. They were all at the mature stage, and not much time remained until they were fully ripe.

Lu Xuan cast the Spirit Rain Technique to carefully nourish the numerous Star Fruits. Afterward, he descended back to the Spirit Field to continue inspecting the various Spiritual Plants.

He arrived at the Sword Grass Spirit Field Area, where the fourth-grade Xiao Dongxuan Sword Gourd and Thousand Thunder Sword Grass were also growing rapidly. It wouldn’t be long before he could harvest a large batch of Light Clusters as rewards.

The sixth-grade Star Shifting Sun and Moon Sword Grass had quietly grown to about five inches since Lu Xuan had comprehended the corresponding Sword Technique from it.

Surrounding the small Sword Grass, countless fine Sword Qi circulated in a mysterious trajectory, creating the illusion of a star nebula with suns rising, moons setting, and stars twinkling within it.

After cultivating each one, Lu Xuan patrolled around the Spirit Field.

Approaching the quasi Seventh-grade Upside-Down Yin and Yang Fruit, the Yin Yang Treasure Vase quietly appeared, a strand of black and white mixed Spiritual Energy drifted out, and infused itself into the Spirit Plant.

He checked with his Spiritual Sense and found that about half of the Yin Yang Spiritual Energy remained in the Yin Yang Treasure Vase, which should be enough to mature the Upside-Down Yin and Yang Fruit.

Next, he went to the sixth-grade Spirit Trapping Cage, took out a live third-grade Monster Insect from the Gluttonous Insect Pouch, and placed it into the center of the Spirit Plant.

As the presence of prey was detected, the Spirit Trapping Cage seemed to awaken, its structure subtly changing to form a natural Prohibitions and Restrictions that imprisoned the Monster Insect inside to be slowly absorbed and digested.

Near the Huangliang Wood, a thick fog had formed, creating dream-like illusions with various scenes appearing within it, carelessness could easily lead to being pulled into a bizarre dreamland.

Fortunately, Lu Xuan’s Spiritual Sense was strong, and he remained vigilant, shaking off a momentary daze and returning to normal.

Thousand Forms Grass, Red Flaming Pear, Dragon Transformation Grass, Pure Yang Golden Lotus, Five-Elements Illusory Fruit…

All the Spiritual Plants were thriving exceptionally well, filling Lu Xuan with a sense of accomplishment.

Within the Bewitching Fairy Peach Grove, all the vines of the Demonic Vine were hidden in the Pink Miasma, lazily writhing, clearly enjoying themselves immensely.

Sensing Lu Xuan’s presence, a section of grayish-white vine peeked out of the miasma to nod at him in greeting.

“This Demonic Vine has completely fallen into the Gentle Township.”

Lu Xuan shook his head and approached the two Bewitching Fairy Peach trees.

After returning from the Abyss Star Cave last time, he had specially collected some licentious aura from those three Licentious Flowers, along with dissolving and refining similar energies from the Beads of Seductive Music and the Bliss Sutra to stimulate the Bewitching Fairy Peaches used for Condensing Seed.

He took a few Pink Spirit Seeds from the Spirit Peach and planted them into the Spirit Soil.

“Hmm? It seems to have worked.”

Of the several thoughts that crossed his mind, one caught Lu Xuan’s attention.

[Bewitching Fairy Peach, Strange Species Spirit Plant, fourth-grade, mutated from a normal third-grade Bewitching Fairy Peach, contains richer and more concentrated Spiritual Power, has a more powerful effect for preserving youth, and can be used to concoct some Special Elixirs with charming effects or to brew Spirit Brew.]

“Sour Peach getting an upgrade, you Demonic Vine will be blessed from now on.”

Lu Xuan, looking at the Demonic Vine, which was blissfully unaware in the Pink Miasma, couldn’t help but comment.