You Cultivate, I Farm

Collecting the treasure items that could restore the Celestial Veil Vine to normal was extremely challenging, so Lu Xuan could only wait patiently.

In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.

In the Spirit Field, the remaining Thousand Thunder Sword Grass and the Xiao Dongxuan Sword Gourds had all successfully condensed seeds.

After harvesting the Spiritual Seeds, Lu Xuan planted each one into the Spirit Soil.

On this day, as he was cultivating Spiritual Plants in the Spirit Field, a familiar and gentle voice came from outside the Cave Abode.

“Disciple Lu, are you in the Cave Abode?”

Lu Xuan’s mind immediately conjured up Yuan Rong’s graceful figure.

With a flash, he arrived at the entrance of the Cave Abode.

“Uncle Yuan, please come in quickly. I apologize for not welcoming you sooner, and I hope you’ll forgive my rudeness.”

“It’s all right.”

“How has Disciple Lu been doing? As far as I know, you rarely leave your abode on Sword Peak. Is there something you’re not used to?”

Yuan Rong asked, her face brimming with eager smiles.

“Thank you for your concern, Uncle Yuan. Lu Mou is just accustomed to being alone, but I still have some ties with quite a few brothers within Sword Peak.”

Lu Xuan said hurriedly,

“That’s good to hear.”

“Today, I came to ask about the Sword Talismans and the True Sword Liquid you were commissioned to draw and brew previously. How are they coming along?”

Yuan Rong asked softly.

“Not long ago, I’d used up all the materials Sword Peak entrusted to me, and I was just about to go look for you, Uncle Yuan.”

Lu Xuan replied offhandedly.

The True Sword Master had brought him into Sword Peak, valuing his profound level in the areas of Spiritual Plant Brewing, and had previously given him a large amount of materials, which yielded Fifth Grade Sword Talismans and True Sword Liquid, all bought back at appropriate prices.

“Oh? Have the Talisman Making and Spirit Brewing been going well?”

Yuan Rong inquired with a bit of expectation in her heart.

“Quite well, I should be able to fulfill my duties to you, Uncle.”

A smile appeared on Lu Xuan’s face as he waved one hand, and a pile of treasure items materialized in front of him.

More than sixty Sword Talismans, some exuding a menacing aura, some sharp with a hint of coldness, and over thirty bottles of Silver Gray Spiritual Liquid shimmering with countless fine Sword Qi.

“Sixty-three in total for the Xuan Yin Sword Talismans and True Evil Sword Charms, and there are also thirty-one bottles of True Sword Liquid!”

“Are all these the results of your efforts during this period?”

Yuan Rong asked, her eyes lighting up with surprise.

“That’s right, I hope they meet the expectations of the Uncles.”

Lu Xuan nodded lightly.

The Sword Talismans and True Sword Liquid he had presented were indeed all handcrafted by him and had not utilized the same treasure items that emerged from the Light Cluster.

“You truly live up to the Sword Master’s special recommendation as a Talisman Making and Spirit Brewing Master.”

Yuan Rong’s expression was full of admiration.

She had also tried her hand at drawing Sword Talismans but was only mediocre at it, and had finally given up, focusing on her cultivation instead.

However, inside Sword Peak, there was a Nascent Soul True Monarch who was skilled at Talisman Making, Nie Shaoyan, who had once had a brief encounter with Lu Xuan.

But as far as she knew, even Nie Shaoyan could not use the materials initially supplied to Lu Xuan to successfully draw so many Fifth Grade Sword Talismans.

Sword Talismans were the strongest in offensive power amongst their rank of charms, making them the most difficult to create. As for the True Sword Liquid, it was hardly mentioned that it nearly became lost to history in its place of origin, Huanzhen Sword Peak.

The Sword Talismans and Sword Liquid that Lu Xuan had brought out not only met the minimum requirements initially set by Sword Peak but exceeded them by more than half.

“Disciple Lu, how about two hundred Sword Marks for each Fifth Grade Sword Talisman, and one hundred and seventy Sword Marks for each bottle of True Sword Liquid?”

Yuan Rong pondered for a moment and then asked softly.

“I have no objections.”

Lu Xuan immediately nodded in agreement.

Yuan Rong’s offered price was about forty percent lower than the market rate, but he could understand why.

After all, the materials for crafting Sword Talismans and brewing Sword Liquid were provided by Huanzhen Sword Peak, and the rewards for normal commissions would be far lower than the price offered by Yuan Rong.

Therefore, he was quite satisfied with that price in his heart.

“Sixty-three Fifth Grade Sword Talismans, thirty-one bottles of True Sword Liquid, totaling seventeen thousand eight hundred and eighty Sword Marks, Disciple Lu, please review.”

A mountain-like pile of Sword Marks was placed in front of Lu Xuan.

“No problem.”

Lu Xuan’s Spiritual Sense swept over them as he spoke out loud.

On the surface, it appeared that he had received the materials for nearly two years, but in reality, with his masterful levels of Talisman Making and Spirit Brewing, he had processed them all in just a few months.

Typically, a Talisman Master or Spirit Brew Master at the Nascent Soul Stage would do well to earn a few thousand Sword Marks in two years, but he had earned two to three times that amount.

“Hmm, and he even set aside some Sword Talismans and Sword Liquid for himself.”

He had absorbed multiple “Sword Talisman Commentary” and “True Sword Liquid” recipe Experience Packages, and his skills in both areas had reached Great Achievement or even the Grandmaster Realm, resulting in an extremely high success rate.

If he’d brought out all the Sword Talismans and Sword Liquid he had crafted, it would have been far too shocking.

Having already exceeded the Sword Peak’s assignment, and with Lu Xuan’s habit of skimming off the top, he discreetly set aside some Sword Talismans and Sword Liquid.

“As a master of Talisman Making and Spirit Brewing, it’s only right that I take a little extra for my efforts.”

He shamelessly thought to himself.

However, even after setting aside a small portion, the Sword Talismans and Sword Liquid he presented far exceeded Yuan Rong’s expectations.

She grew more and more pleased with Lu Xuan the more she looked at him.

“Would you be willing to continue helping Sword Peak craft Sword Talismans and Sword Liquid? The price will remain the same as before.”

“Although it may take time and possibly delay your usual cultivation.”

“I have no problem with that, it’s nothing to contribute a little to Sword Peak.”

Lu Xuan replied without the slightest hesitation.

Naturally, he wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to earn a large number of Sword Marks so easily.

“Good, but crafting Sword Talismans and Sword Liquid requires a lot of Fifth Grade materials, which Sword Peak will need time to collect. Once we have enough, I’ll bring them to you, Disciple Lu.”

Yuan Rong said with a smile, then left with a large amount of Sword Talismans and Sword Liquid, content.

“Nearly eighteen thousand Sword Marks… that’s more than enough to buy a Seventh Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed.”

“However, I need to address the need for Seventh Grade Spiritual Liquid to restore that section of the Celestial Veil Vine first.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself.

He had learned from checking the Sword Palace Treasure Vault a while ago that it contained a bottle of Seventh Grade Thousand-Year Spirit Milk, brimming with vitality, which was perfect for nurturing that withered vine.

However, the Thousand-Year Spirit Milk is a Seventh Grade Treasure Item, and as a Core Formation disciple, he currently didn’t have the qualifications to exchange for it, even with a sufficient number of Sword Marks.

Instead of waiting, which could result in the Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Sect taking the Spirit Milk, Lu Xuan decided to seek help from other Nascent Soul True Monarchs within the Sword Peak.

“Yes, I can cultivate High Rank Spirit Plants for them, and the Nascent Soul True Monarchs could help me purchase the Thousand-Year Spirit Milk instead.”

Lu Xuan optimistically thought.

Then, he headed to the Cave Abode of True Sword Disciple Mo Yuanfeng.

“Junior Brother Lu, what brings you to my place today?”

Mo Yuanfeng, who had welcomed Lu Xuan with a Communication Talisman, greeted him with a smile, behind him the numerous Sword Shadows stood like majestic mountains, awe-inspiring and substantial.

“I’ve interrupted Senior Brother’s cultivation; here are a few bottles of newly brewed Green Condensation Dew and True Sword Liquid for you to try.”

“I’ve come today because I’m seeking Senior Brother Mo’s assistance with a matter.”

Lu Xuan placed four bottles of Spirit Brew in a corner and spoke enthusiastically.

“Ha ha ha, four bottles of Fifth Grade Spirit Brew—this must not be some minor issue.”

Mo Yuanfeng laughed heartily, a hint of teasing in his eyes.