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Chapter 111: Qingmiao Spirit Tea Matures, Descending Dust Dan
Chapter 111: Qingmiao Spirit Tea Matures, Descending Dust Dan
"Next, we have the Monkey-faced Orchids cultivated by Junior Brother Lu."
"In total, there are fifty-three plants. Among them, nineteen are of ordinary quality, twenty-five are of good quality, and nine are of superior quality."
"Junior Brother Lu, you've truly given me a delightful surprise!"
The beautiful woman's smile widened as she finished counting.
When Lu Xuan suggested changing the way they cultivated the Monkey-faced Orchids, she trusted him, but she had her doubts.
It wasn't until today's results that her doubts completely vanished, replaced by sheer delight.
As expected, Lu Xuan's method could indeed improve the quality of the Monkey-faced Orchids!
Having managed the medicinal garden for a long time, she was well aware that the normal yield for Yan Ping's Monkey-faced Orchids was considered standard. But Lu Xuan had, in one go, raised the average quality of the orchids by an entire level!
There was a noticeable increase in the number of good and superior quality plants.
The improvement in the quality of spiritual plants meant a slight increase in the probability of successfully refining pills and an enhancement in their quality.
More importantly, this was only the result of a short-term change in the cultivation method. If they had followed Lu Xuan's approach from the very beginning of the cultivation process, who knows how many good, superior, or even perfectly-graded spiritual plants they might have obtained by the time the Monkey-faced Orchids matured?
If that were the case, she would surely earn great praise from the Foundation Establishment Master Uncle.
"Junior Brother Lu, I will definitely report your method truthfully to Master Uncle."
"Improving the quality of Monkey-faced Orchids is a significant achievement. Master Uncle will surely bestow generous rewards upon you."
"I'll help you apply for a Sword Seal. That way, whether it's cultivation techniques, magical artifacts, pills, or talismans, you'll be free to choose whatever you desire."
"Then I must thank Senior Sister Yao."
Lu Xuan was delighted to receive a Sword Seal as a reward and quickly expressed his gratitude.
Standing by, Yan Ping's face alternated between pale and flushed after seeing the contrasting results. He hesitated for a moment before walking up to Lu Xuan.
"Junior Brother Lu, I was too selfish and stubborn before, clinging to the old ways. I didn't have the courage that you showed. I hope you can understand and forgive me."
With the evident improvement in the cultivation method, Yan Ping couldn't ignore the facts and insist on his previous views, or he might lose the opportunity to cultivate Monkey-faced Orchids in the future.
Yan Ping's heart was filled with regret, and he bowed, apologizing to Lu Xuan.
"Senior Brother Yan is being too serious. There's no right or wrong in your previous thoughts. If you ever want to learn about new cultivation methods in the future, feel free to come and exchange ideas with me."
Lu Xuan replied with a gentle smile. Since Yan Ping had lowered his stance, he saw no need to hold a grudge. As for the cultivation method, it had already been shared, so there was no harm in having one more person know about it.
"Junior Brother Lu has a broad mind. Yan admires you."
Yan Ping bowed respectfully, his words sincere.
Back in the cave abode.
Lu Xuan sat before a table, on which ninety special coins were laid out.
The coins were refined from an unknown material, resembling tiny swords, and were incredibly hard. They were known as Sword Seals, the currency used within the Celestial Sword Sect.
With these miniature sword-like coins, one could acquire various items within the sect.
After completing his task, Lu Xuan went to the Office of Miscellaneous Affairs to collect his reward and unexpectedly received ninety Sword Seals.
Thirty of them were his payment for the Monkey-faced Orchid cultivation task, and the other sixty were obtained by Senior Sister Yao on his behalf as a reward for improving the cultivation method.
"Normally, it would take three months of cultivating Monkey-faced Orchids to earn thirty Sword Seals. But with the improved method, I received sixty Sword Seals all at once."
A smile appeared on his face, and with a sweep of his hand, the ninety tiny swords disappeared into his storage bag.
Out of the two hundred Spirit Firefly Herbs he had planted, some had already reached full maturity.
Lu Xuan inspected each plant, his mind focused, and as soon as he saw the progress bar below the Spirit Firefly Herbs fill up, he harvested them.
In the end, he obtained twenty-eight mature Spirit Firefly Herbs; among them, eight were of good quality, fourteen were of superior quality, and six were of perfect quality.
"As expected of the sect. Although I haven't been able to tend to the Spirit Firefly Herbs as meticulously as before due to the task of cultivating the Monkey-faced Orchids, the number of perfectly-graded Spirit Firefly Herbs I've obtained after they matured far surpasses the previous harvest."
"Out of the twenty-eight herbs, six are of perfect quality. This is all thanks to the Spirit Soil in the fields, infused with rich spiritual energy."
Once again, Lu Xuan felt that his decision to join the sect was incredibly wise.
In the Spirit Soil, twenty-eight glowing orbs of light appeared, flickering softly, attracting Lu Xuan to reach out and collect them.
As he touched each one, the orbs transformed into countless specks of light that flowed into his body, and a thought flashed through his mind.
Harvested one Spirit Firefly Herb, gained six months of cultivation progress. x5
Harvested one Spirit Firefly Herb, gained nine months of cultivation progress. x5
Ten of the Spirit Firefly Herbs granted cultivation progress, causing waves of spiritual power to surge within Lu Xuan's body, frantically rushing through his meridians and dantian.
He stood still, struggling to calm the spiritual power within him.
"Even though I've entered the sect and the purity and concentration of spiritual energy here far surpasses that of the secular world, coupled with the superior Little Five Elements Technique, it still pales in comparison to the white orbs of light that contain cultivation bonuses."
Lu Xuan marveled inwardly. The harvest of these two dozen Spirit Firefly Herbs had granted him over six years' worth of cultivation progress, far exceeding the progress he had made during his time in the sect.
His original cultivation base at the eighth level of Qi Refinement had increased significantly.
Additionally, from the remaining white orbs of light, he obtained seven talismans—five first-grade talismans and two second-grade Sword Qi Profusion Talismans.
There were also five first-grade Peiyuan Pills, two Earth-Drawing Technique experience packs, one Metal-Element Sword Technique experience pack, and three drops of Grass Spirit Primal Essence.
Seeing that the Grass Puppet had been working hard during this time, Lu Xuan fed it a drop of the Grass Spirit Primal Essence, which exuded a rich herbal fragrance, as a token of his gratitude.
It was like giving it a green hat to wear.
As for the remaining one hundred and seventy or so Spirit Firefly Herbs, although they had entered the maturity stage, Lu Xuan decided to leave them be for now to ensure their quality wasn't affected. He planned to harvest them once they reached full maturity.
As he inspected the various spirit herbs in the field, he noticed a Qingmiao Spirit Tea plant with a tender green tea leaf ready for plucking.
Lu Xuan slowed his breathing and carefully plucked the leaf.
The leaf in his hand was a vibrant green, exuding a refreshing fragrance. He brought it close to his nose and inhaled, feeling as if a cool and clear spiritual energy had entered his orifices, instantly making him feel more clear-headed.
Qingmiao Spirit Tea, second-grade spirit herb. The plucked tea leaves have the effect of calming the mind and enhancing wisdom, and can also provide some protection against demonic corruption.
The tea leaves can be consumed directly, dried and brewed into a spiritual tea, or used as an ingredient in certain pill concoctions.
After plucking the tea leaf, a white orb of light appeared in its place.
Lu Xuan gently touched it, and the orb transformed into countless tiny specks of light that flowed into his body.
In the palm of his hand, a pill emitting a clear and refreshing aura appeared.
Descending Dust Pill, third-grade pill. When consumed, it purges the body of impure cultivation byproducts, reducing the risk of demonic transformation.
(End of Chapter)
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