I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

Chapter 516: Chapter 514: Working with my Fellow Students_1

“I don’t know what will pop out of this dark red stone…”

Lu Xuan arrived in front of the Spirit of Flesh after eating the flesh and blood of the Blue Cunning Elephant, and with his mental perception, the dark red stone still sent him a sense of hunger.

“This tiny mischievous pest, its appetite is really too huge.”

Lu Xuan sighed, feeling a thought arise that keeping it was too expensive.

In the Underworld Court, out of many spiritual plants, the Blood Scourge Flower had been planted the earliest and always had plenty of Water Dragon Essence Blood, hence it was the closest to maturation, and Lu Xuan estimated it would hit peak growth in a few months, producing a light cluster.

In addition, the Strange Longevity Peach has entered its mature period with a milk fragrance so tempting that it would make people want to swallow it whole upon seeing it.

The fourth-grade Filthy Bug Grass was also slowly maturing.

“After the trio of underworld spiritual plants mature, a lot of space in the courtyard will be freed up, which will be more than enough to cultivate them,”

Lu Xuan said, feeling contemplative. He activated the Illusion and Disappearance Array, firmly guarding the small courtyard, and flew back to the Sect with his Flying Sword.

Upon entering the Inner Sect, just arriving near his cave dwelling, Lu Xuan noticed two Foundation Establishment Late-term Cultivators were waiting at the foot of the mountain.

“Junior Brother Lu, you’re finally back!”

“We heard from Brother Ge Pu that you had some business in the Sword Gate Town but would return quickly, so we waited for you here, and it’s been quite a while.”

Seeing Lu Xuan, the two Cultivators’ eyes lit up and they shot over a few communication talismans, rushing towards Lu Xuan.

In a flash, they arrived at Lu Xuan’s side, one on his left and one on his right, seemingly afraid he might disappear.

“How should I address the two seniors? Why are you so enthusiastic about me?” Lu Xuan asked, puzzled.

“My name is Qiu Yong, and I’ve reached Foundation Establishment Late-term cultivation. I’ve long admired Junior Brother Lu.”

“I am Zhao Huai Guang, also at the Foundation Establishment Late-term, and like you, Junior Brother Lu, I’m a disciple of the Dan Palace. However, since you prefer solitude, I’ve not had a chance to meet you.”

“Greetings, Brother Qiu and Brother Zhao,” Lu Xuan acknowledged with a respectful bow.

“Junior Brother Lu, do you remember the mission you posted at the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall regarding the demon beasts? We’re here for that.”

“You’ve managed to hunt the fourth-grade demon beasts so quickly?” Lu Xuan asked, somewhat surprised. Fourth-grade demon beasts were not that common and could be pretty difficult to handle. He didn’t expect that two Cultivators would come to claim their rewards so shortly after he posted the mission.

“With the fourth-grade Dust Cleaning Pill as the reward, we had to complete the task as fast as we could.”

“And it’s not just us. Other disciples have also completed the mission but they killed fewer fourth-grade demon beasts.”

“It’s indeed impressive that Senior Brother Qiu and Zhao, as late-term Foundation Establishment Cultivators, have such formidable strength. I admire you.”

Lu Xuan politely complimented them and welcomed them into his cave dwelling.

Just as he was going to get some spirit fruits and brew some hot tea, the two hastily stopped him.

“Junior Brother Lu, there’s no need to be so courteous. We’ll take the Dust Cleaning Pill first, in case there won’t be enough for the other disciples who will arrive later.”

The fourth-grade Dust Cleaning Pill was already precious in terms of value. In the current situation, where demon envoys were everywhere, it was even more well-received amongst Cultivators.

Everyone wanted one, to clean the Evil Spite Qi at a critical moment, weaken the strange abilities of the demon envoys, and save their own lives.

“Alright, please both of you get your demon beasts’ flesh and blood. We still need to follow the usual procedures,” Lu Xuan said, unable to suppress his laughter at their eagerness.

As the two activated their spiritual light, almost ten fourth-grade Demon Beast corpses appeared in the courtyard. Each beast was fairly large in size and had a significant amount of meat.

“Junior Brother Lu, the three beasts here are mine. Please verify them,” Zhao Huai Guang was the first to speak.

The rule Lu Xuan set initially was that three fourth-grade demon beast corpses could be exchanged for a fourth-grade Dust Cleaning Pill. Although it seemed unfair, there was another secret to the rule.

He allowed cultivators who took up the task to select the most essence-filled part from the demon beast’s corpse.

This made everyone even more eager.

The most essential part of a demon beast’s body often outweighs the rest of its entire body. To exchange some demon beast’s flesh and blood, which is relatively less useful, for a precious dust removal pill, where else can you find such a good deal?

Lu Xuan carefully inspected the corpses of three variously shaped demon beasts and handed a dust removal pill to Zhao Huaiguang.

“Junior Brother Lu, I have the corpses of six fourth-grade demon beasts here,” said Qiu Yong with a hint of pride.

“Brother Qiu is able to hunt down so many fourth-grade beasts.”

Seeing this, Lu Xuan couldn’t help but sigh in surprise.

“I teamed up with two fellow disciples and ransacked a demon beast nest, and that’s how we got them,” Qiu Yong explained.

The demon beast corpses they brought was just a multiple of three, specifically to exchange for the dust removal pills in Lu Xuan’s hands.

“Brother, here you are.”

Lu Xuan handed two transparent and clear pills to Qiu Yong.

“It really is a dust cleaning pill.”

Qiu Yong carefully stored the pill that Lu Xuan handed over, saying this happily.

“Junior Brother Lu, how long will your demon beast task last? If there’s time, I can get more corpses and exchange them for dust cleaning pills or other treasures with you,” Zhao Huaiguang suddenly asked.

“It will continue for now. However, I only have a few dust cleaning pills left. As soon as they’re about to be exchanged away, I’ll cancel the task to avoid disappointing those who bring demon beast corpses,” Lu Xuan explained.

“So there is still a chance to get a dust cleaning pill?”

“As of now, yes,” Lu Xuan responded with a smile.

“Great, then I should go and hunt some more beasts!”

Hearing this, both of them left the cave with great enthusiasm, refusing Lu Xuan’s invitation to stay and enjoy some spirit fruits and spiritual tea.

“Both of you are too eager. I can only wish you the best of luck in hunting enough demon beasts and returning safely,” Lu Xuan sincerely wished them as he saw them to the outside of the cave.

After both their figures had disappeared from the horizon, he returned to the cave.

“Having so many fellow disciples work hard to hunt demon beasts for me, I feel a bit guilty,” said Lu Xuan, shaking his head after collecting a large pile of demon beast flesh and blood into the gluttonous insect pouch in the courtyard.

After the two left, more disciples came to visit Lu Xuan upon hearing that he had returned, although their abilities were slightly weaker than those two. Essentially, they came to exchange for the sword nurturing gourd in Lu Xuan’s hands.

Only three of them teamed up to exchange for a dust cleaning pill. How to distribute it afterward had nothing to do with Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan had suddenly acquired a large amount of high-grade demon beast’s flesh and blood, which slightly increased his confidence in developing the spirit of flesh.

After the surge of exchanges for demon beasts ended, the cave restored its previously quiet appearance. Only then did Lu Xuan have time to check the detailed status of the many spirit plants in the spirit field.

All the spirit plants are growing well. Lu Xuan calmed his mind, carefully sensing their subtle needs to satisfy each of them.

“Eh? I haven’t been back in a while, and a primordial essence herb has actually matured?”

Lu Xuan squatted down and looked at a primordial essence herb next to his foot, which was as inconspicuous as a weed, feeling joyful.

The almost transparent progress bar below the primordial essence herb had already filled up, waiting for Lu Xuan to harvest it.