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Chapter 216: Lan Yue Blessed Land
Chapter 216: Lan Yue Blessed Land
With his full concentration, the faint progress bar under the firefly grass was almost filled.
Lu Chen was eager to verify the rewards of the firefly grass's light sphere and didn't bother waiting for it to fully mature. He harvested it immediately.
Detailed information about the firefly grass was revealed:
Firefly Grass, a second-grade spirit plant...
"Average quality, that's acceptable," Lu Chen commented as he glanced at the grass's quality, his attention already shifting to the white light sphere that had appeared.
The white light sphere flickered slightly at the spot where the firefly grass had been, tantalizing Lu Chen's heart.
"I hope it grants a cultivation reward," he murmured.
Lu Chen reached out, his hand gently touching the surface of the light sphere.
The sphere instantly transformed into countless tiny specks of light, like an inverted galaxy, pouring into Lu Chen's body.
A thought emerged in his mind:
Harvest a second-grade firefly grass and gain one year of cultivation progress.
As the thought flashed by, the spiritual power within him surged, filling his meridians.
Lu Chen circulated the Great Five Elements Art, converting the excess spiritual power into spiritual liquid and storing it in his dantian.
"Accumulate and explode—my rapid progress today is due to my diligent cultivation every day," he said to himself. "As they say, hard work pays off."
The familiar cultivation reward delighted Lu Chen, and he proceeded to harvest the remaining two firefly grasses that had been ripened by the Greenwood Source Qi.
Harvest a second-grade Firefly Grass and obtain a second-grade Elixir, the Spirit-Infused Pill.
Harvest a second-grade firefly grass and gain two years of cultivation progress.
The two mature firefly grasses were of average and good quality, respectively. The light sphere yielded a Spirit-Infused Pill, a second-grade pill that enhanced spiritual power. Although Lu Chen was already in the early stages of foundation establishment, the pill still had some effect.
Additionally, he gained two years' worth of cultivation progress, likely due to harvesting a good-quality firefly grass.
"After reaching the foundation establishment realm, the reward for harvesting a mature, grade-less firefly grass is one month of cultivation progress for average quality and two months for good quality," Lu Chen mused.
"Now, with the second-grade firefly grass, the reward for average quality is one year, and for good quality, it's two years—a more than tenfold increase in effects."
"There's hope for me to reach the Golden Core realm," he said, his eyes shining with determination.
Although a second-grade spirit plant consumed more spiritual power and took longer to cultivate, the substantial cultivation rewards made the effort worthwhile.
With his ordinary talent, his sect members could achieve in one year what would take him several years. Only by continuously accumulating cultivation progress could he advance further.
The possibility of reaching the Golden Core realm through normal cultivation was minuscule, almost a pipe dream.
"But now, it's different," Lu Chen thought, a smile playing on his lips. "With my daily hard work and the light sphere rewards, my cultivation progress will soar."
Only after confirming the substantial cultivation rewards from the firefly grass did Lu Chen finally feel relieved.
He decided to cultivate the remaining twenty firefly grasses normally, saving the Greenwood Source Qi for critical moments. Additionally, he needed to continue stimulating the other mutated spirit seeds to see if he could obtain more second-grade firefly grass spirit seeds.
...
High in the sky, Lu Chen rode on an elegant spirit crane, weaving through the mountains.
He had been invited by Liu Su, a fellow cultivator he had met once in the Qingling Secret Realm, to exchange insights with sect members who were skilled in spirit plants and spirit beasts.
The spirit crane landed on a quiet, serene peak, where Liu Su, with her fair complexion and tranquil demeanor, awaited him at the mountain's waist.
"Welcome, Lu Shidi, to my humble gathering," Liu Su greeted him.
"I apologize for the intrusion, Liu Shijie," Lu Chen replied with a smile, following her to a elegant courtyard.
Soon, other sect members arrived, and Liu Su introduced everyone to each other.
Finally, when all the cultivators had gathered, there were seven of them in total, including Lu Chen and Liu Su, all in the early stages of foundation establishment.
The gathering featured a flowing stream of wine and delicacies, with spiritual fruits and tea drifting along the gurgling spring. Guests could help themselves to the refreshments as they pleased.
All the cultivators present had considerable achievements in the ways of spirit plants and beasts, and they eagerly shared their insights and experiences.
Lu Chen benefited immensely from these conversations, as these fellow sect members had entered the sect years before him and had dedicated themselves to the study of spirit plants and beasts, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and experience that he could learn from.
Occasionally, Lu Chen would interject with a comment or two, surprising the group with his profound understanding of the essence of spirit plants, especially their cultivation methods, providing them with new perspectives and enlightening insights.
"We've heard that Lu Shidi went to the Qingling Secret Realm and resolved the dying obsession of the fifth-grade Qingxuan Deer. We were skeptical at first, but now that we've met you, we can see that you indeed have a natural talent for spirit plants."
"Indeed, seeing is believing."
"Lu Shidi, if you have the time, please visit my cave abode, and let's have a profound exchange."
Lu Chen hastily waved his hands. "You flatter me, fellow seniors."
He never hid his abilities regarding spirit plants and beasts, but he kept the cultivation progress and treasures he gained from the light spheres a secret.
The more he revealed his expertise in spirit plants and beasts, the more easily he would attract the attention of the sect's higher-ups and gain access to more valuable opportunities.
If he hadn't helped Yang Qingfeng solve the problem of the Ink-scaled Flood Dragon's loss of appetite, he wouldn't have had the chance to meet True Disciple Ge Pu, let alone enter the Qingling Secret Realm.
Consequently, he wouldn't have obtained the Sword Token or the Greenwood Source Qi, two invaluable possessions.
"Does Lu Shidi pay homage to a Core Formation master within the sect? If not, I can recommend you to my master."
After some modest exchanges among the group, an ordinary-looking middle-aged cultivator asked.
"Thank you for your kindness, Shixiong."
"After becoming an inner sect disciple, I thought about it over and over, and I finally decided to continue cultivating on my own."
"I'm used to being carefree and unrestrained, so I'm not sure I can handle too many restrictions."
Lu Chen replied with an apologetic smile.
Joining a Core Formation master would mean receiving guidance in cultivation and having a respectable background, but there were also drawbacks. He would be subject to various constraints, so Lu Chen decided to remain independent.
Having the backing of a major sect like Tianjian was enough. Besides, with two growth-stage protective sect beasts by his side, he was no ordinary loose cultivator. He had gradually proven his worth in the sect's important Sword Hall.
As for resources and cultivation techniques, Lu Chen suspected that the rewards he gained from the light spheres of high-grade spirit plants were probably more valuable.
"Hey, have you guys heard? One of the sect's three blessed lands, the Lan Yue Blessed Land, will be opening in about half a year."
"Really?"
"I heard it from a True Disciple, so it must be true."
"Looks like we'll have to find a way to get our hands on a Sword Token."
"Definitely. After all, it's one of the sect's blessed lands, not comparable to ordinary secret realms."
"Opportunities abound within, and if you're lucky, you might even find ancient spirit plants or ancient spirit beast eggs. Moreover, with a Core Formation master guarding the place, there's minimal danger. We can't afford to miss this chance."
(End of Chapter)
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