You Cultivate, I Farm

"Not surprising for a disciple of a sect, your generosity is evident!"

Lu Xuan silently sighed in his heart upon hearing the compensation offered by the red-clothed maiden.

Though the Crimson Cloud Pine nut he gave to the Four-eyed Crimson monkey was of top quality, it was indeed far more valuable than regular pine nuts.

Yet, even at its highest value, it was still only a first-grade spiritual plant material. Its price might be higher than ordinary artifacts or elixirs of the same grade, but merely exchanging it for a first-grade artifact could earn him quite a number of spirit stones, not to mention the three first-grade Qi Nourishing Pills.

However, he held little interest in artifacts and elixirs.

Within his spiritual field, there existed numerous first and second-grade spiritual plants. Even a casually matured first-grade spiritual plant's yield wouldn't be inferior in value to a first-grade artifact. As for the Qi Nourishing Pills, he already had two bottles stored in his storage bag, hence his lack of enthusiasm.

"The artifacts and elixirs you're compensating with, although expensive, aren't what I currently need."

Lu Xuan politely declined.

"I'm not inclined toward cultivation; I am devoted to nurturing spiritual plants. If you happen to possess suitable spiritual plant species or techniques for nurturing them, relevant scriptures, and the like, that would be most desirable."

"Spirit plant species? Techniques?"

The red-clothed maiden pondered, lowering her head. She usually toiled away at cultivation methods and had never delved into the path of spiritual plants. How could she have any spiritual plant species with her?

The cultivation methods she practiced mainly revolved around combat and had never considered low-level methods that could nurture spiritual plants.

"I've got it!"

She retrieved a dark yellow book from her storage bag.

"This book is called 'Common Spiritual Plants and Their Handling Methods.' It records over a hundred common low-grade spiritual plants in the cultivation realm, along with their harvesting techniques, storage methods, and more."

"I was worried I might miss out on some spiritual herbs, so I've always kept it in my storage bag. I didn't expect it to come in handy today."

The red-clothed maiden felt a bit embarrassed, sticking out her tongue slightly. Seeing Lu Xuan's puzzled expression, she continued.

"It contains only basic knowledge and doesn't involve any sect secrets. You can peruse it without worry."

"Alright, thank you very much for this, fellow Daoist."

Lu Xuan quickly expressed his gratitude. He came from a background of solitary cultivation and had almost no foundation in spiritual plants. His progress so far was solely based on his control over the real-time status of spiritual plants in his spiritual field and the additional rewards from the white light sphere.

While this plant cultivation manual was merely basic for sect cultivators, it was particularly crucial for Lu Xuan, as it could help fill the gaps in his knowledge.

The value of the dark yellow book couldn't be directly measured in spirit stones, but one thing was certain: it was far more valuable than the Crimson Cloud Pine nut Lu Xuan had taken out.

As Lu Xuan received the dark yellow book, the red-clothed maiden finally relaxed. She shot a fierce glare at the Four-eyed Crimson monkey, who had sneaked out to beg for spiritual fruits, while casually chatting with Lu Xuan and scanning her surroundings.

Impressed by Lu Xuan's ability to cultivate top-quality Crimson Cloud Pine nuts, she harbored a hint of curiosity.

Above the backyard's spiritual field, thick white mist spread, blocking the red-clothed maiden's spiritual sense from exploring.

"Fellow Lu, your dense mist formation is quite impressive; it can actually obstruct my spiritual sense."

She casually scanned the misty concealed formation and retracted her spiritual sense. After all, Lu Xuan, the owner of the spiritual field, was right in front of her; she couldn't be too intrusive.

"I had no choice. My own cultivation is ordinary, and all my assets are within the spiritual field. To protect my family's business, I had to buy this second-grade defensive formation."

"Moreover, the recent outbreak of malevolent forces in the marketplace was another major reason I had to purchase it."

Lu Xuan said lightly.

"That's how it is in the marketplace; cultivators' safety isn't well assured."

"However, Fellow Lu, with your ability to nurture spiritual plants, perhaps you should consider entering a sect."

"A sect can provide you with a secure environment for cultivation, a variety of spiritual plant species, and abundant spiritual veins. The leading sects even have their own blessed lands, extremely suitable for a spiritual plant cultivator like you."

"I'm just a solitary cultivator with average aptitude. How could any sect take me in?"

Lu Xuan self-deprecatingly remarked, but the words of the red-clothed maiden made him daydream involuntarily.

Within the Lin Yangfang marketplace, there were only a few foundational cultivators, and cultivating a third-grade spiritual plant was almost Lu Xuan's limit.

By conventional means, he estimated that he could only cultivate something similar to the exquisite spirit tea provided by the Hundred Herbs Hall. Higher-grade spiritual plants would require him to search on his own.

Only within a sect could he have the chance to obtain rare spiritual plant species and cultivate higher-grade spiritual plants.

He took the opportunity to inquire about the method of joining a sect from the red-clothed maiden. After a brief conversation, the red-clothed maiden departed with the Four-eyed Crimson monkey, contented.

Lu Xuan didn't take out the remaining four Crimson Cloud Pine nuts from his storage bag since the maiden didn't have what he desired. He intended to wait and see if he could get what he wanted later.

He stowed the dark yellow book in his storage bag and meticulously tended to the spiritual plants in his spiritual field.

"Lu lad! Are you home?"

Outside the courtyard gate, the steward He's booming voice suddenly sounded.

"Coming! What brings you here today, sir?"

A hint of a smile appeared on Lu Xuan's face as he replied loudly, quickly moving to open the gate for the lean old man entering the courtyard.

To Lu Xuan's surprise, accompanying the steward was none other than He Yuntong, the granddaughter of the foundational elixir master.

"He, friend."

He greeted.

"Lu friend, I've come to trouble you today for a request."

He Yuntong smiled and spoke, her attitude noticeably warmer and more genuine compared to their previous encounters.

"I wonder how I can assist you?"

"Lu lad, have you cultivated a fine quality Crimson Cloud Pine?"

The elderly man, putting down his cup of spirit tea, inquired.

"I have indeed."

Lu Xuan admitted.

"Do you happen to have good or top-quality pine nuts as well?"

He Yuntong hurriedly asked, her expression tinged with a bit of anticipation.

Upon returning to the Wang family's garden, she learned that the young maiden had exchanged a Crimson Cloud Pine nut from Lu Xuan. Noticing this, she had the steward bring her over to Lu Xuan's place, hoping to obtain additional Crimson Cloud Pine nuts to gift the young maiden, enhancing their relationship.

Seeing her expression, Lu Xuan pondered for a moment and then retrieved three Crimson Cloud Pine nuts from his storage bag.

"Two are of top quality, and this one? It's actually perfect

?"

He Yuntong's eyes widened in astonishment, utterly surprised.

Glancing at Lu Xuan, the lean old man's face displayed a satisfied expression.

"What do you want in return?"

He Yuntong quickly composed herself, looking at Lu Xuan and softly inquiring.

Lu Xuan had taken out three Crimson Cloud Pine nuts—two top quality and one perfect. Being in charge of the Hundred Herbs Hall for a long time, she immediately understood that Lu Xuan wanted to make a trade.

"I'd like two methods for refining spiritual plant species. One for the Firefly Grass species and another that can refine any first-grade spiritual plant."

Lu Xuan spoke firmly and with determination.

The red-clothed maiden couldn't provide him with anything related to cultivating spiritual plants, but perhaps He Yuntong could.

From what he knew, the Hundred Herbs Hall held numerous methods for refining spiritual plant species, and this was something he had yearned for, day and night.

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