Chapter 1140: Bestowing Treasures and Guidance
Chapter 1140: Bestowing Treasures and Guidance
"Alright, there's no need to be so nervous."
"There aren't many rules in my sect, just remember the main points."
"From now on, the three of you will be my disciples, and you should get along well with each other."
Lu Xuan saw the three of them looking as stiff as a frozen cicada, and he chuckled softly, speaking gently.
"Yes, Master!"
Upon seeing Lu Xuan's attitude, the three of them relaxed and replied in unison.
"Since you have joined my sect, I'll give each of you a gift."
As Lu Xuan finished speaking, three treasures appeared in his hand.
One of them was like a tiny hedgehog, with countless thin, silver-white spikes protruding from it, forming a ball of thunder.
Within the ball, there were countless silver-white filaments as fine as hair, and upon closer inspection, they were actually composed of countless tiny sword intents.
"This treasure is called the Thunder Roar Swordheart. It can temper your heart of the sword path and will greatly benefit your future cultivation in the sword path, Haotian."
The silver-white ball of thunder slowly floated towards Li Haotian.
"Thank you, Master!"
Li Haotian expressed his deep gratitude.
He had heard of the Thunder Roar Swordheart, which occasionally appeared in a small shop in Jianyuan City. It was extremely rare for the numerous sword cultivation geniuses in the Sword Sect.
Whenever it was put up for sale, it would cause a frenzy among sword cultivators.
He had long coveted it, but due to his ordinary background, he didn't have the financial means to acquire a Thunder Roar Swordheart.
"This time, choosing to become a disciple was truly the right decision."
He thought to himself.
He knew that Lu Xuan had the greatest reputation among the spirit cultivators in the Sword Sect. Usually, sword cultivation disciples would choose to become disciples of famous Nascent Soul Realm sword cultivators in the sect, but he had taken a different path and chosen Lu Xuan.
The reason for this was that he had learned that Lu Xuan had cultivated and even improved various high-grade sword grasses.
Cultivating sword grasses required profound expertise in the corresponding sword techniques. Since Lu Xuan was able to improve upon existing fifth-grade sword grasses, his sword cultivation skills must be exceptional, and he was definitely not an ordinary spirit cultivator.
The fact that Lu Xuan gifted the Thunder Roar Swordheart upon their first meeting further confirmed his speculation.
"Many times, choices are far more important than effort."
He had great confidence in his future cultivation path.
"Qing Shuang, I can see that your spiritual power has reached the late Foundation Establishment stage. This fifth-grade Essence Spirit Pill contains pure primordial energy, and consuming it will greatly enhance your cultivation."
A round pill, with swirling primordial energy, floated towards Chen Qingshuang.
"Thank you, Master!"
Chen Qingshuang's hands trembled slightly as she received the pill.
This fifth-grade pill could directly enhance one's spiritual power. Even among the inner disciples of the Sword Sect, only a very small number had consumed such a pill.
She never expected that as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, she would be able to consume such a rare and precious pill, and she felt both honored and surprised.
"As for Yuanping, you are proficient in Wood School Spells and naturally have an affinity for spirit cultivation. You have great talent in this path. Are you willing to become a spirit cultivator?"
Lu Xuan asked in a deep voice.
"This disciple is willing."
Mu Yuanping quickly agreed. The reason he chose to become Lu Xuan's disciple was because he admired Lu Xuan's profound skills in spirit cultivation. Naturally, he had no objections to this request.
"Good, here is a jade slip that records many of the spirit plants I have cultivated."
"Their grades range from third to fifth. Within it, I have detailed my cultivation methods for many spirit plants, as well as the experiences and insights I've gained. Take it and study it carefully."
"Remember not to spread it around."
Lu Xuan instructed solemnly.
"Yes, Master!"
Mu Yuanping excitedly took the jade slip and carefully placed it in his storage bag.
Beside him, Li Haotian and Chen Qingshuang's eyes flashed with a hint of envy.
Lu Xuan's actions were clear, as he intended to impart his Spirit Cultivator skills to his junior disciple, who, despite having the lowest cultivation, was the one Lu Xuan held in the highest regard.
Unbeknownst to others, Lu Xuan was merely choosing the most suitable tool.
"Alright, the three of you can leave for now."
"You can choose a Cave Mansion within the True Sword Peak. If you have any questions in the future, come directly to me. If I'm not here, inform that white ape."
Lu Xuan gestured to the three of them.
Upon hearing this, the trio bowed and withdrew.
"I can't believe Master actually bestowed such a precious treasure!"
After leaving the Cave Mansion, Mu Yuanping, the youngest of the three, exclaimed excitedly.
"Master has always been generous, completely overturning my image of a Spirit Cultivator," Chen Qingshuang agreed, recalling the scene when Lu Xuan rewarded her with a treasure upon their first meeting.
"After all, Master is the most renowned Spirit Cultivator in the Sword Sect. You can't judge him by common sense," Li Haotian said expressionlessly, then turned to the other two, "Junior Brother Mu, Junior Sister Chen, from now on, we three will advance and retreat together, not letting down Master's expectations."
"Senior Brother is right," the other two nodded in agreement.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Lu Xuan summoned Mu Yuanping and led him to the outskirts of the Spirit Field.
On the outskirts, the cultivated Spirit Plants were mainly Fourth- and Fifth-rank Sword Grasses, along with several other low-grade Spirit Plants.
"The Spirit Field is covered with such a thick layer of Sixth-grade Spirit Soil... It's incredibly extravagant..."
Mu Yuanping followed behind Lu Xuan, gazing at the deep yellow Spirit Soil on both sides of the furrows, feeling astonished.
The Spirit Field was filled with a large number of Fifth-rank Spirit Plants, each one vibrant with life, a testament to the effort this Master had put in.
Deep within, a restriction separated the area, and Mu Yuanping dared not show the slightest intention of prying.
Occasionally, powerful Sword Intent would surge into the sky, as if about to sever the restriction directly.
"Even the restriction can barely hold it back! Could it be the rumored Seventh-rank Sword Grass?!"
Mu Yuanping thought to himself.
Then, he immediately realized that this thought had already crossed a line, and quickly refocused his gaze on the nearby Spirit Plants.
"Yuanping, I've heard that your physique is special, a rare Wood Spirit Body, naturally compatible with various Spirit Plants."
"Today, we'll test you."
Lu Xuan said gently.
"Look at that Spirit Plant. Can you sense anything?"
He pointed to a Fifth-rank Thunder Sound Sword Grass.
"Pure Sword Intent, vibrant with life, and the continuous thunderous sounds indicate that the Spirit Plant is growing very well and doesn't require additional nurturing."
Mu Yuanping extended his hand above the Thunder Sound Sword Grass, closed his eyes to sense it for a moment, and replied.
"And now?"
Lu Xuan lightly flicked his fingers, and a faint silver-white Sword Aura, accompanied by a subtle thunderous sound, whistled past and sank into the Sword Grass.
"The growth condition remains good..."
"No, it's even better. I seem to sense a faint yet joyful and satisfied Spirit Insight in this Sword Grass," Mu Yuanping said, opening his eyes after a careful observation, his expression puzzled.
"You're right," Lu Xuan said with a look that suggested he had found a teachable student.
"Never say you understand Spirit Plants unless you can meet the precise needs of every single one to the utmost degree."
"This distinction is what separates an ordinary Spirit Cultivator from an exceptional one."
He spoke slowly.
"I see," Mu Yuanping nodded slightly, as if having a sudden realization.
Seeing this, Lu Xuan secretly smiled to himself.
Effort is worthless in the face of talent.
And talent, when faced with an external cheat, is no different.
(End of Chapter)
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