You Cultivate, I Farm

“Of course, there is one thing that must be reminded to Friend Lu,” Shi Zichen said solemnly. “When the True River Spiritual Tide arrives, although one can catch more spiritual fish and treasures than usual, the risks hidden within are also much higher than normal.”

“The spiritual fish affected by the Spiritual Tide will become much more violent than before, and the slightest carelessness can pull the angler into the Thousand Treasures True River, where their spirit and soul will be washed away by the river waters, never to enter the cycle of reincarnation.”

“In addition, there are also Monster Demon and Evil Haunted Wills that usually hide deep within the True River that emerge, and if you accidentally hook one of those, there could be concerns for life and death.”

“Many thanks to Stone Daoist for the reminder, Lu Mou will take heed,” Lu Xuan said as he clasped his fists.

He had a natural advantage over other cultivators; before pulling up the unknown creatures from the True River, he could use that special ability to understand their basic information, thus avoiding most of the risks.

“In summary, opportunity and risk coexist. There are cultivators who pull great fortunes from the True River, and there are also cultivators who instead sacrifice their lives—all depending on one’s fate.”

“Stone Daoist speaks wisely. If one were to miss such an opportunity when the True River Spiritual Tide bursts, one would certainly regret it later,” Lu Xuan said with a slight smile and nod.

After learning of the True River Spiritual Tide from Shi Zichen, Lu Xuan simply stayed by the riverbank, quietly waiting for the opportunity to come.

In a blink of an eye, three months passed, during which he reaped great rewards, catching several fourth grade spirit fish from the True River. After dealing with the parts severely contaminated by the river water, he was still able to obtain several thousand pounds of fish meat.

Lu Xuan attributed all this to luck, laughing as he declined the other’s request, but he did give Shi Zichen over a thousand pounds of spirit fish meat as a token of thanks for informing him about the Spiritual Tide’s burst.

“Friend Lu, after the Spiritual Tide bursts, large numbers of spiritual fish and treasures will gather in certain alluvial areas, and one must be there to easily catch them.”

“The superior fishing spots in the area are occupied by those from the Great Sects and powerful forces, and we, the Loose Cultivators, can only find a remote location.”

The two rapidly flew through the void, heading toward the True River alluvial area Shi Zichen mentioned.

“That’s no problem, the quality of the fishing spot is only relative, and who knows, the spirit fish and treasures hidden in the corners might even be more abundant,” Lu Xuan said, nodding lightly.

“Hahaha, I don’t know if you say this because of a good mindset or because you have absolute confidence in your own skills,” Shi Zichen laughed heartily.

“Yet, what you say is true; every time the Spiritual Tide bursts, there are always some ordinary cultivators who manage to catch a lot of spiritual fish and strange treasures.”

Half a day later, the two arrived at their destination.

Looking around, the waters of the True River were boundless; the river roiled and steamed, its dark surface seemingly wanting to draw in the spirit and soul.

There was a bend in the middle of the True River where the turbulent waters hit the riverbank and then folded back.

Lu Xuan glanced over and saw that the bend by the riverbank was already crowded with hundreds of cultivators, the majority of whom were at the Core Formation level, with no small number of Primordial Infant True Monarchs as well.

Among them, some cultivators were wearing a kind of standard Daoist robe, and it was obvious they all came from the same sect.

“It seems that the allure of the Spiritual Tide’s eruption is indeed not small, to actually draw such a large number of Golden Core Real People and Nascent Soul True Monarchs,” Lu Xuan thought to himself.

“Friend Lu, while the number of people hasn’t reached its peak yet, let’s go and secure a relatively better position,” Shi Zichen said eagerly.

“Okay.”

The two skirted around those superior fishing spots.

“The Sect occupying the central region is no small name—it’s a giant among the nearby realms, the Taiyi Dao Sect.”

Shi Zichen whispered to Lu Xuan.

There were the most cultivators from the Taiyi Dao Sect, a total of forty to fifty people. Among them, there were clearly seven or eight Nascent Soul Real People, as well as several cultivators whose cultivation levels were uncertain, but who likely belonged to the Nascent Soul Realm.

Each one of them had an extraordinary demeanor and elegant behavior, every word and action revealed the grandeur of Major Sect Disciples.

“That area belongs to the Fangcun Palace, rumored to possess many Spatial Divine Ability Secret Techniques, only second in strength to the Taiyi Dao Sect.”

Shi Zichen pointed to a group of more than thirty cultivators dressed in bizarre black robes.

Lu Xuan noticed that the black robes were embroidered with many strange patterns, patterns from which transparent ripples emanated, seemingly merging with the void.

“Each disciple’s robe is a Space Artifact; truly befitting a Great Sect known throughout the surrounding realms.”

Lu Xuan mused silently. He had been practicing the Xiao Space-Shift Technique for many years and had noteworthy Pupil Skills, allowing him to immediately recognize the extraordinariness of those robes.

“This is the Qingping Sect. It’s said that seated within the Sect is a Great Deity of Spirit Transformation who has lived for thousands of years. Although they haven’t revealed themselves to the world for a long time, no power dares to underestimate them.”

“Over there is Jinghai Sect. Their Sect was established near a seascape; hence, they are quite experienced in the peculiar Fishing Technique for spiritual fish treasures.”

“…”

Shi Zichen continuously introduced Lu Xuan to the Major Sects that occupied the advantageous fishing spots.

“Although there are many Major Sects, they still leave a large area for Loose Cultivators.”

Lu Xuan nodded lightly.

“Loose Cultivators might not have the same background and strength as those Major Sect Disciples, but when they come together, they also form a not insignificant force.”

“If they didn’t give Loose Cultivators, as well as those from smaller sects and family cultivators, even a glimmer of hope, provoking public outrage, the Great Sects would have a hard time settling the issue, so they would not go too far.”

Shi Zichen stated indifferently.

The two found a corner to settle in.

“Friend Shi, how about we sit together? It would be nice to have each other’s company.”

Lu Xuan asked.

He was able to concoct specific bait that would naturally attract spiritual fish, and rather than benefit others, he preferred to let Shi Zichen mooch a fish or two.

“Then Shi Mou shall not stand on ceremony.”

Shi Zichen’s face lit up with ecstasy after hearing this.

He was almost certain that Lu Xuan had some special kind of Fishing Technique; otherwise, it was hard to explain the substantial harvest whenever he appeared.

After Lu Xuan had left earlier, Shi had tried his luck at the fishing spots where Lu had caught spiritual fish, hoping for some good fortune. But after sitting idly for months, even a year or two, he came away empty-handed.

Now, he could finally observe up close how Lu Xuan fished, and if he could secretly learn a trick or two, it would be infinitely helpful for his future fishing endeavors.

At the very least, he could ride on his partner’s profound good fortune.

“This time, I must watch closely how Friend Lu fishes for spiritual fish!”

“On the same fishing spot, at the same time, my fishing rod is a Fifth-grade Magical Artifact, one rank higher than yours, Friend Lu, and the quality of the fishing line and hook are also far better than yours.”

“The bait is top-notch goods specially purchased from the Fish Shop Owner for this spiritual tide outbreak; I even paid a high price two years in advance to secure them.”

“Every condition is better than yours, Friend. How could I lose this time?”

Shi Zichen smiled confidently, leisurely bringing out his Fifth-grade fishing rod, bait, and other treasured items.