You Cultivate, I Farm

As the Cloud-Stepping Lynx, the Grass Puppet, and the Iron-Clawed Crabs were let out, Lu Xuan hurriedly took out all the spirit plants from the Life-Sustaining Bag.

The second-grade Clear Spirit Tea and Copper Bone Bamboo, though they had been in the Bag for over a month, still thrived, barely different from when they were first put in.

However, the third-grade Illusory Smoke Fruit and Dragonvine, whether due to the previous transplant experiences or the slightly weakened effect of the third-grade Life-Sustaining Bag on similar-grade spirit plants, seemed slightly less vibrant than when initially placed.

Lu Xuan felt a pang of regret and quickly re-planted the Illusory Smoke Fruit and Dragonvine into the spiritual field.

"In ancient times, Meng Mu moved three times to provide a better educational environment for her child. Similarly, this second relocation for you all aims to offer a purer and more concentrated spiritual atmosphere."

"Please understand my intentions; recover and grow well."

Lu Xuan sighed as he used Spirit Rain Technique to water the plants.

The Illusory Smoke Fruit emitted a continuous white mist, gradually thickening and concealing the fruit within.

Lu Xuan then fetched a bottle of Blue Water Python Blood and poured the red and green mixed snake blood onto the withered vines of the Dragonvine.

After not being nourished with snake blood for some time, the Dragonvine's appetite had increased significantly. It absorbed twice the usual amount of blood, only stopping once crimson and green patterns appeared on the vines.

Following that, Lu Xuan separately planted the Clear Spirit Tea and Copper Bone Bamboo.

With the diligent efforts of the Iron-Clawed Crabs, the powdered copper and iron ores in the storage bag were ready. He scattered circles of the powder around the Copper Bone Bamboo.

He fetched a cup of slightly chilled water from the ancient well and poured it onto the Clear Spirit Tea.

The complex tea tree, stimulated by the icy well water, trembled gently with its fine green leaves.

After handling these transplanted spirit plants, Lu Xuan took out the Mist-Concealing Array Disk, manipulating the mist's changes on the array to envelop the entire cave in a dense fog.

With the array concealing the area, Lu Xuan no longer worried about fellow disciples spying on his cave.

He had intentionally chosen this cave; few fellow disciples resided on this mountain peak. Only a few courtyards were at the foot of the mountain, and there was another cave on the opposite side of the mountain, whose owner might have been away as Lu Xuan didn't spot anyone during his visits.

Although there were no malicious creatures or beasts infiltrating the Sky Sword Sect, the array seemed a bit excessive. However, for Lu Xuan, accustomed to freedom and relying on the spiritual field for his livelihood, its importance was self-evident. Hence, he decided to activate the array to prevent potential prying eyes.

After activating the Mist-Concealing Array, Lu Xuan didn't rest. He used the Earth Attraction Technique to tidy up the remaining spiritual fields, planting 200 seeds of dried and slender Spirit Firefly Grass and 28 Blood Jade Ginseng seeds.

Once everything was done, he finally had some time to rest. He sat at the table, flipping through a manual about the sect.

The manual contained information about the sect's organizational structure, various special locations, and the sect's rules and regulations.

"Lu Brother, I've come to find you!"

A familiar voice came from outside the courtyard.

It was Bai Li Jianqing, someone Lu Xuan had established a rapport with in the Sword Gate Town.

Lu Xuan controlled the array, dispersing the mist to the sides, and opened the courtyard door. Bai Li Jianqing hurriedly entered.

The distance between their caves was less than twenty miles, a journey not long for high-level Qi cultivators.

"Lu Brother, there's a senior martial brother from the Tianyin Peak coming later to teach cultivation methods for those at Foundation Establishment stage. Do you want to join?"

"They say this senior brother has profound knowledge of various basic cultivation methods within the sect. His teachings are easy to understand, highly appreciated by many junior disciples."

Bai Li Jianqing spoke excitedly.

"I have something to attend to; I won't accompany you this time."

Lu Xuan planned to visit the Agriculture Hall of the Sky Sword Sect, to see what kind of spirit plants he could cultivate.

"What about the afternoon? It's said that a swordsmanship master will come to demonstrate sword techniques. This master has a deep understanding of swordsmanship and can enlighten people with just a single move."

"If we miss it, who knows when the next opportunity will arise."

Bai Li Jianqing's expression revealed his admiration for the swordsmanship master.

Lu Xuan shook his head, declining the invitation.

As Bai Li Jianqing's gaze swept across the neatly cleaned and renovated spiritual field, a hint of bewilderment appeared on his face.

"Lu Brother, are you... intending to stay in the cave to cultivate spirit plants?"

"That's the plan."

Lu Xuan nodded, admitting.

"You went through great effort to enter the Sky Sword Sect, not for cultivating methods or honing sword skills. The teachings of the Foundation Establishment senior brother don't interest you, and you're here just for farming?"

Bai Li Jianqing couldn't help but cover his forehead, his tone suggesting a mix of incomprehension and astonishment.

To him, Lu Xuan's approach seemed somewhat bizarre. In his eyes, focusing solely on cultivating spirit plants was almost obsessive.

Who would enter the sect without aiming for cultivation or swordsmanship, merely to cultivate spirit plants?

Lu Xuan smiled lightly at his reaction.

"I simply know my limitations. I'm aware of my dull aptitude. Even if I attend the senior brother's lessons or learn swordsmanship, it won't make much difference."

"You guys can grasp and understand things after one lesson, but I need ten or more to grasp those teachings."

"I only have a bit of talent in cultivating spirit plants. Since that's the case, why not focus on what I'm good at and avoid what I'm not?"

He spoke earnestly, his expression sincere, portraying himself as an ordinary cultivator with no hope in cultivation, relying on cultivating spirit plants as his sole path.

"If my aptitude is inferior, then I'll listen and practice more times than others, accumulate slowly, so I won't fall too far behind."

Bai Li Jianqing suggested.

"Who wants to lag behind by accumulating slowly? I want to take shortcuts, don't I?"

Lu Xuan muttered to himself, looking at Bai Li Jianqing and softly uttered two words.

"Sword Grass."

Bai Li Jianqing's expression instantly changed. His eyes narrowed, a smile plastered on his face, as he spoke in a flattering tone.

"If Lu Brother doesn't want to attend the lessons, I won't force you. I'll diligently take notes and bring them to you later. You can stay in the cave to cultivate spirit plants."

"When you can cultivate Sword Grass, remember this tiny bit of labor from me."

After saying that, he left.

After Bai Li Jianqing departed, Lu Xuan activated the array and, following the manual's guidance, went to a place known as the Agriculture Hall.

The Agriculture Hall managed most of the sect's spirit plant supply, cultivation

, and seeding. Especially the public medicine gardens and spiritual fields were under its jurisdiction. Which kinds and grades of spirit plants to cultivate and in what quantities were all decided by the Agriculture Hall.

Most of the tasks related to spirit plants within the sect were assigned by the Agriculture Hall and involved experts in cultivating spirit plants.

Lu Xuan's purpose in coming here was to see if he could find suitable spirit plants for cultivation from the hall.

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