You Cultivate, I Farm

After the Seventh Grade Immaculate Spirit Wood’s Spiritual Seed was auctioned, no other high-grade Spiritual Seeds appeared.

Lu Xuan only then bid on a Six-product Treasure, the Yellow Sand Banner, which could control countless Spirit Sands inside to attack enemies and also transform the sand taken into the banner into Spirit Sand.

It was a perfect item to nourish the Thick Earth Palace of the Eightfold Palace.

With so many Spirit Stones brought over, only a little bit was spent.

After the auction ended, Lu Xuan still felt it wasn’t enough.

To buy high-grade Spiritual Seeds at this grand assembly of all spirits, he almost brought all of his assets, but unexpectedly, although he obtained two Seventh Grade Spirit Seeds, one was exchanged with the Light Cluster reward, and one was a gift from Jian Huanzhen, he himself didn’t spend much.

However, in general, his gains at this grand assembly of all spirits could be considered very fruitful.

Seventh Grade Sacred Incense Tree and Immaculate Spirit Wood, Sixth Grade Dark Nightmare Willow, and Special Spirit Soil Positive Yang Sand, as well as that Yellow Sand Banner, each treasure was extremely rare and hard to come by.

“Disciple Lu, a few of us still have some matters to deal with, so it’s a good time for you to return to your cave abode to arrange some miscellaneous matters after going back to the Sword Sect.”

Jian Huanzhen said to Lu Xuan with a pleasant smile.

“I will heed Uncle-Master’s orders.”

Lu Xuan respectfully saluted and then rode the Sword Light, flying swiftly towards the Star Plucking Building.

First, he went to the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce, used the chamber’s teleportation array, and informed Senior Instrument Spirit that he would be leaving for some time.

After that, he visited the Grocery Store.

“In a few days, I will go to the Dongxuan Sword Sect, and I may be gone for one year, or possibly two to three years, but I will definitely return to the Sky Star Cave.”

“Here are some Spirit Brews, Elixirs, and Sword Talismans I’ve stored before that can keep the business going for a while.”

Lu Xuan took out a large number of Spirit Brews, Sword Talismans, and other treasures, handing them to Hong Qinghai and his companion.

The two of them had serious expressions and their eyes were filled with reluctance.

“Don’t worry, I won’t abandon the two of you on my trip to the Dongxuan Sword Sect.”

“Since you both chose to follow me, I will surely provide a proper arrangement for your future cultivation career.”

Lu Xuan comforted them.

“Who knows, perhaps in the future, the business will expand to the Dongxuan Realm or even other realms. You two should be prepared.”

He casually painted a grand vision for them.

“Senior Lu, rest assured, we will definitely take good care of the store!”

Wen Qian and his companion promised.

“There shouldn’t be any safety issues in the Star Plucking Building, but there’s no guarantee that nothing unexpected will happen.”

“If you encounter any unsolvable problems, you can seek help from Wood Daoren in the Sea Tower Branch Trade Association.”

Lu Xuan instructed them.

He had a good relationship with Wood Daoren, having shared countless drinks of Spirit Brew together, and before leaving, he specifically asked him to help look after the Grocery Store.

Then, without stopping, he returned to the Thunderfire Star Cave.

Before returning to his cave abode, Lu Xuan first went to see Qi Wuheng.

“Friend Lu, has the grand assembly of all spirits ended? How was your haul?”

Qi Wuheng greeted Lu Xuan with surprise and delight, seemingly not expecting him to visit.

“Greatly beneficial.”

Lu Xuan replied succinctly.

“Fellow Qi, the reason for my visit is to ask for your help with a matter.”

He said earnestly.

“Friend Lu, please speak. Qi Mou will do his utmost.”

Qi Wuheng’s expression turned solemn.

“It’s like this, Lu Mou will leave Thunderfire Star Cave for a period of time, and I am somewhat worried about the various spiritual plants in the spirit field.”

“Although the cave abode is in a safe area and is protected by a formation, it’s hard to guarantee that there won’t be ill-intentioned people targeting the inside spiritual plants. Therefore, I’d like to ask Fellow Qi to keep a closer watch over them.”

As the envoy of the Thunderfire Star Cave, Qi Wuheng holds immense power in this place, and it should not be a problem to dispatch Sky Star Cave guards to patrol the vicinity of Lu Xuan’s cave mansion more frequently.

“Does Friend Lu intend to go to Dongxuan Sword Sect?”

Qi Wuheng pondered for a moment before probing.

“That is indeed the case, consider it a return.”

Lu Xuan said indifferently.

“Go in peace, friend. Should there be any problem with the cave abode, only Qi Mou will be to blame.”

Qi Wuheng promised.

Because of Lu Xuan’s identity as a guest elder of the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce coupled with his success in curing one of his beloved spirit beasts, the two had a good relationship and treated each other as equals.

However, after learning that Lu Xuan was about to return to the Dongxuan Sword Sect, that balance was instantly broken.

The power of Sky Star Cave and the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce was nearly equal, both being the second largest forces within the Liyang Region, but compared to the Liyang Dao Sect, there was a clear gap.

And the distance between Liyang Dao Sect and Dongxuan Sword Sect was unknowable compared to the distance between Sky Star Cave and Dao Sect.

Therefore, when facing Lu Xuan’s request, Qi Wuheng felt a need to please.

“Thank you, Fellow Qi. Here is a bottle of Fifth Rank Green Condensation Dew for you to try.”

Lu Xuan smiled and handed Qi Wuheng a bottle of fifth-grade spirit brew.

Seeing that Lu Xuan’s attitude hadn’t changed despite the elevation of his status, Qi Wuheng immediately felt at ease.

Lu Xuan did not linger for long. After entering the sky full of thunderous light, he expanded his Scolding Thunder Wings. In a few dozen breaths, he returned to the outside of his cave abode.

He still had some days before meeting with Jian Huanzhen and the others, so he seized this brief opportunity to meticulously cultivate the many spiritual plants in the spirit field.

Then he summoned the Grass Puppet and the ghost-like enemy named Thunder.

“I will be away for a while; you two take care of the cave abode and manage the spirit beasts for me.”

“If you detect any cultivators attempting to break through the formation, you can incapacitate them immediately.”

With the protection of the Sixth Grade Thousand Barrier Xuan Crystal Array within the cave abode, and both the Grass Puppet and the ghost-like enemy named Thunder, along with the Demonic Vine, having strength equivalent to Golden Core Real People—especially the Thunder Ghost, which was naturally a Thunder Spirit, proficient in Thunder Methods, and had ingested Yi Wood Green Thunder Liquid more than once—handling one or two Golden Core Late Stage cultivators was definitely manageable.

“I swear to guard the spirit field with my life!”

In Lu Xuan’s mind, the Grass Puppet transmitted a firm thought.

His lips curved upward, and he also summoned the Thunder Dragon Behemoth, Green Mountain Scale Cub, and others, instructing them over and over again.

After that, he quickly made his way to the Abyss Star Cave.

The many weird spiritual plants inside the cave abode were growing well. With the steady supply from Linggu Transformation, various fertilizers such as flesh and blood, skin, and Yin Souls were plentiful.

“It seems that the harvest of the Colorful Corpse Skin will have to wait until I return.”

Lu Xuan sighed and planted the Black Nightmare Willow sapling into the Yin Qi-rich spirit soil, passing along the cultivation method to Linggu Transformation.

As for the safety of the Abyss Star Cave, he wasn’t too worried.

Linggu Transformation was cultivating top-notch techniques such as the “Hell True Water Prohibition Law,” “Blood God Nerve,” and “Blood Demon Infant Refining Technique.” Furthermore, with the possession of rare treasures such as Demon Buddha White Bone Body, Hungry Ghost Behemoth, Secret Demon Rope, and “Ghost Sorrow Strange Diagram,” and with a Spirit of Flesh that was entering a stage of rapid growth, he would have the strength to fight unless it was a Nascent Soul True Monarch who came.

After all arrangements were made, Lu Xuan returned to Thunderfire Star Cave, sorted out the Thousand Thunder Sword Grass and the Condense Seed Technique for the Xiao Dongxuan Sword Gourd. He had previously planted the high-rank Sword Grass, and now he moved a batch of spiritual plants into the Gluttonous Insect Pouch.

After pondering, he decided to bring along the sixth-grade Star Shifting Sun and Moon Sword Grass as well.

These were his confidence for entering the Dongxuan Sword Sect, naturally not to be forgotten.

Once ready, Lu Xuan looked up into the void and flicked his finger. A streak of Dongxuan Sword Qi shot into the clouds like lighting.

“Dongxuan Sword Sect, here I come!”