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Chapter 344: The Mayfly Grass and the Spirit Nurturing Pearls
Chapter 344: The Mayfly Grass and the Spirit Nurturing Pearls
Soon, a Foundation Establishment cultivator emerged from the inner hall of the Hall of Agriculture.
"I wondered who would need so many high-grade spirit seeds, but it turns out to be Fellow Lu."
The cultivator, clad in a plain blue robe, offered a smile as he greeted Lu Xuan.
"Greetings, Fellow Qu," Lu Xuan replied with a polite bow.
He had met this cultivator a few times before and had even exchanged insights on spirit plant cultivation with him at Liu Su's place.
"I didn't expect Fellow Lu to have such profound attainments in spirit plant cultivation, going so far as to spend a small fortune on four fourth-grade spirit seeds all at once."
"These sword seals are pretty much my entire net worth, but I can't help it. I have a passion for spirit plants, and when I see high-grade spirit seeds, I just can't resist trying to acquire them."
"As for whether I can successfully cultivate them or not, that will depend on my luck," Lu Xuan added casually.
"I'm sure you'll do just fine, Fellow Lu," the cultivator named Qu assured him.
Having interacted with Lu Xuan before, he was already aware of his prowess in spirit plant cultivation. With a casual wave of his hand, he brought forth all the spirit seeds, which now floated before Lu Xuan.
"Two fourth-grade spirit seeds of the Earthfire Heart Lotus, totaling five hundred and twenty sword seals."
"The Spirit Insect Vine spirit seed for two hundred and forty sword seals, and the Mayfly Grass spirit seed for two hundred and seventy sword seals."
"Twenty spirit seeds each of the Blazing Flame Fruit and Icy Vine Fruit, at fifteen sword seals per seed, totaling six hundred sword seals."
"In total, you have one thousand six hundred and thirty sword seals worth of spirit seeds here."
"Thank you, Fellow Qu," Lu Xuan said as a bunch of tiny sword-shaped seals flew out of his storage bag. He took possession of all the spirit seeds and bade farewell to Fellow Qu.
Moments later, he returned to his cave abode, riding on a spiritual crane.
Even though more than a decade had passed since he had solved the crane's fertility issue, the spiritual cranes within the sect still refused to accept payment from Lu Xuan for their services. As a token of gratitude, he fed the crane a spirit fruit.
"With so many new spirit seeds, I'll be busy for quite a while," Lu Xuan mused.
Fortunately, the cave abode within the inner sect was spacious enough to accommodate all the new spirit plants comfortably.
Lu Xuan located an empty spirit field and, using the Earth Drawing Technique, planted forty spirit seeds each of the Blazing Flame Fruit and Icy Vine Fruit into the spiritual soil.
Before leaving the sect, he had chosen the condensation methods for these two spirit fruits. Unfortunately, he had returned a bit too late, missing the optimal period for condensation on the spirit plants. As a result, he had no choice but to purchase additional spirit seeds.
Next up was the Spirit Insect Vine, which matured to produce the fifth-grade spatial treasure, the Gluttonous Insect Pouch.
Lu Xuan still had some leftover insect eggs of various grades that he had previously used to cultivate the Spirit Insect Vine. He took them out and fed them to the Spirit Insect Vine plant, which provided the necessary nutrients for its growth. In turn, the vine secreted a special spiritual substance that promoted the growth of the spirit insects.
Immediately after, he made his way to the Earthfire tributary and tossed in two thumb-sized, fiery-red lotus seeds into the scorching lava.
The previous Earthfire Heart Lotus he had cultivated had produced the fifth-grade 'Pure Yang True Fire Manual'. The spiritual light orbs from this fire-attribute spirit plant might prove beneficial for cultivating the sixth-grade Phoenix Wood. Additionally, the lotus seeds could purify baleful energies and reduce the risk of aberration, which was why he had purchased two of these spirit seeds.
Lastly, there was the fourth-grade Mayfly Grass spirit seed.
The spirit seed resembled a clump of spiritual energy that had been condensed countless times over, resembling an egg in size. Within it, a transparent mayfly went through cycles of life and death in that tiny, confined space.
Lu Xuan intended to plant this Mayfly Grass in the spirit field covered with Spirit Stabilizing Soil.
Using the Earth Drawing Technique, he created a tiny fissure in the soil and placed the spirit seed within it.
As he focused his mental energy, a thought emerged in his mind.
Mayfly Grass, a fourth-grade spirit seed, is extremely delicate and requires meticulous care during cultivation. The slightest negligence can result in its death. Once mature, it can be used to refine pills that enhance a cultivator's soul.
"It requires meticulous care during cultivation; the slightest negligence can result in the plant's death, which is likely why this spirit herb is so uncommon." Lu Xuan marveled to himself. However, with his ability to constantly monitor the herb's condition and his undivided attention, free from the distractions of cultivation and adventures, meticulous care would be effortless.
"With so many new spirit plants in my cave abode, I'll need to work even harder to nurture them."
"From this day forward, I shall be an ordinary spirit herbologist, dedicating my days to cultivating these plants and tending to my spirit beasts." Lu Xuan gazed upon the lush mountainside filled with spirit plants, a sense of contentment washing over him.
For the following days, he remained in his cave abode, immersing himself in the company of his spirit plants and beasts. Occasionally, he ventured out to meet with a few friends he had made previously.
In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.
【Harvested a third-grade Hidden Origin Grass, obtained a third-grade treasure, the Spirit Nurturing Pearl.】
Countless specks of light converged into Lu Xuan's body, forming a lustrous green pearl in his hand.
The herb exuded a vibrant vitality, instilling a sense of comfort and closeness.
Lu Xuan focused his mind on the green pearl, instantly grasping its detailed information.
【Spirit Nurturing Pearl, a third-grade treasure, containing abundant and pure wood spirit qi. Can be used for cultivating corresponding techniques and refining artifacts.】
"It's filled with wood spirit qi, perfect for feeding my Grass Puppet and supplementing my Greenwood Source Qi." Lu Xuan had been using Grass Spirit Essence to nurture the Grass Puppet, occasionally infusing it with traces of Greenwood Source Qi, but that meant depleting his own reserves. Now, with the Spirit Nurturing Pearl, he need not worry about the Grass Puppet's cultivation or the maintenance of his Greenwood Source Qi.
With a mere thought, the diligent Grass Puppet, which had been patrolling the spirit fields, hurried over, its enormous head bobbing atop two slender legs.
Lu Xuan placed the green pearl into the large grayish-black lump on the puppet's head.
Tendrils of wood spirit qi spread throughout its body, and within a few breaths, the lump turned green and began to extend downward. Soon, the nameless Grass Puppet, woven from plain gray grass, was entirely transformed into a vibrant green.
Through his spiritual sense, Lu Xuan perceived the green pearl slowly rotating within the large green lump, countless thin grass tendrils merging with it and absorbing the pure wood spirit qi within.
"You've worked hard guarding the spirit fields. Here's a treat for you, along with a new skin." Lu Xuan smiled softly as he watched the Grass Puppet.
The Grass Puppet, with its limited intelligence, clearly understood the immense benefit the pearl would bring it. It conveyed a grateful thought to Lu Xuan, its simple mind unable to express more, before continuing its patrol with its chopstick-like legs.
This was the eighth Hidden Origin Grass Lu Xuan had harvested during this period. Of the previous seven orbs of light, five had yielded Foundation Pills, two had provided Foundation Pill formulae, and the most recent one had produced this new treasure, the Spirit Nurturing Pearl.
There were only nine third-grade Hidden Origin Grass plants left out of the original twenty.
"Once they're all mature, I'll deliver them to Senior Sister Guan Wan in the Pill Hall."
"With so many successful cultivations and quite a few high-quality plants among them, I should be able to satisfy the Pill Hall's expectations."
"Who knows, I might even be able to get my hands on another batch of Hidden Origin Grass seeds and milk those orbs for more Foundation Pills and pill formulas." Lu Xuan's heart swelled with anticipation. Returning to his room, he took out the three treasures he had obtained from the secret realm.
(End of Chapter)
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