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Chapter 372: The Bizarre Spirit Herb
Chapter 372: The Bizarre Spirit Herb
"Oh? What do you mean by that, Brother Lu? Could it be that there are false claims about one's cultivation level?" The middle-aged Confucian scholar asked, puzzled.
Lu Xuan shook his head gently. "Of course, one's cultivation is not fake, but the differences among those at the same Mid-Foundation Establishment stage are not negligible."
"Brother Yang should know me well. I spend most of my days with spirit herbs and spirit beasts, rarely leaving the sect, let alone venturing into secret realms to hunt demonic beasts and evil creatures." Yang Qingfeng nodded in agreement. He had known Lu Xuan for many years, and their encounters were always related to spirit herbs and beasts. On the occasional invitations from Lu Xuan to explore secret realms, they were politely declined.
He only knew that Lu Xuan had profound knowledge in the field of spirit herbs, and his skills were no weaker than those of the Inner Sect disciples in the later stages of the Foundation Establishment or even the True Legacy disciples.
"I have some talent in cultivating spirit herbs, and I am extremely passionate about this art. Over the years, I have earned quite a few spirit stones and sword seals," Lu Xuan continued. "However, most of the spirit stones and sword seals I earned were spent on purchasing pills to enhance my spiritual energy, so I don't have much left."
"By constantly consuming various pills and diligently cultivating, I was able to break through to the Mid-Foundation Establishment stage," he explained. "But this method has its pros and cons. The benefit is that my cultivation level increased rapidly, but the drawback is that I haven't mastered any decent spells, and I don't possess any decent magical artifacts or talismans. That's why I said I have the cultivation level but lack the skills to back it up."
"If I were to encounter a cultivator at the Early-Foundation Establishment stage, I might not even be their match," Lu Xuan added nonchalantly, spinning a plausible excuse.
"If you're not proficient in combat techniques, then you'll have to rely on your cultivation level to suppress your opponents," the middle-aged Confucian scholar mused after a moment's thought, offering a gentle suggestion.
"That's why I rarely venture out on explorations. I'm just being realistic about my abilities," Lu Xuan replied. "But it's fine. I'm content with staying within the sect and having a stable environment to cultivate my spirit herbs. After breaking through to the Mid-Foundation Establishment stage, the spiritual liquid in my dantian increased significantly, which is perfect for cultivating higher-grade and more abundant spirit herbs."
Lu Xuan smiled.
However, Yang Qingfeng interpreted his smile as one of helplessness, and he spoke up to comfort him. "Indeed, many outer sect disciples in the sect fail to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. And it's not uncommon for inner sect disciples who barely made the breakthrough to remain stagnant at the early stage. The fact that you've progressed further and reached the Mid-Foundation Establishment stage already sets you apart from many of your peers."
"It doesn't matter how you broke through. Your cultivation and spiritual power are tangible advantages. From now on, cultivating spells and vying for treasures will be much easier," Yang Qingfeng encouraged.
"Let's not worry about the future for now. Perhaps one day, luck will be on our side, and we'll stumble upon many opportunities," Lu Xuan said with a laugh. "Brother Yang, take me to see those Ink-Scaled Flood Dragons."
The two men walked to the edge of the small island, and Yang Qingfeng summoned the Ink-Scaled Flood Dragon family, who were playing in the distance.
As Lu Xuan gazed at the harmonious family of Ink-Scaled Flood Dragons, a faint smile appeared on his face. He then took out the blood-drawing tool, the Red Line Needle, from his storage bag, and with a thought, a thin red light instantly penetrated the abdomen of the relaxed Ink-Scaled Flood Dragon.
"This hybrid Ink-Scaled Flood Dragon with foreign blood indeed has an extraordinary appearance," Lu Xuan remarked as he noticed something unusual while drawing blood from the dragon, which had a mix of Qingmiao Snake Dragon bloodline.
As the Ink-Scaled Flood Dragon continued to grow, the Qingmiao Snake Dragon origin within gradually awakened, infusing the dragon's body with a subtle Pure Spirit Energy. Any evil or impure entity that dared to approach would likely be purified by its presence.
After drawing blood and inspecting all the Flood Dragons and Serpent Dragons, Lu Chen stayed on the small island and exchanged insights on beast taming and cultivation experiences with Yang Qingfeng.
Upon returning to his cave abode, just as Lu Chen was about to activate the Flowlight Talisman Array, his movements paused.
A bizarre-looking insect floated in front of him.
The insect was odd-shaped, with a large eye that dominated most of its head, staring unwaveringly at Lu Chen.
Before half a moment had passed, two figures arrived together.
One had an otherworldly aura, with one black and one white iris, while the other wore a robe woven from countless slender insects, appearing somewhat wooden and taciturn.
They were the two True Legacy disciples Lu Chen knew: Ge Pu, who cultivated the Yin-Yang Kun Fish, and Zhong Jing Shan, skilled in insect control techniques.
"Lu Chen, I left you a message talisman, but since I didn't hear back, I asked Brother Zhong to keep an eye outside your cave abode. As soon as you returned, we were immediately informed." Ge Pu explained the previous situation to Lu Chen.
"Please come in, Brothers, and tell me what brings you here." Lu Chen invited the two inside his abode, offering them spirit fruits and tea.
Zhong Jing Shan surveyed the surroundings, his face expressionless.
Lu Chen knew that he was searching for the special Hundred Toxin Heart-Devouring Insect, and with a thought, the infant insect scurried out and nestled at Lu Chen's feet.
It seemed to sense something and turned its head to sniff in Zhong Jing Shan's direction before remaining by Lu Chen's side.
The two of them had cared for the infant insect for about the same amount of time, but at Lu Chen's place, it could easily overcome the toxins it ingested, making it much more comfortable than when it was in the Insect Valley.
"Brother Zhong, this infant insect has been doing well in my care, and there have been no more life-threatening incidents." Lu Chen explained proactively, not worried that Zhong Jing Shan would take the infant insect back.
As expected, Zhong Jing Shan nodded in agreement, indicating his relief.
"You've taken good care of it."
He probably understood that this particular Hundred Toxin Heart-Devouring Insect infant had a unique constitution, and due to various adverse reactions, he couldn't sustain its life for long, so he gave it to Lu Chen as a last resort.
Now, seeing the infant insect thriving, he was reassured and had no other intentions.
"Lu Chen, the spirit brew you crafted has a truly unique flavor. I must ask you for a jar later." Ge Pu took a sip of the Hundred Fruits Spirit Brew and praised it.
"Both of you, Brothers, take a jar of the Hundred Fruits Spirit Brew with you when you leave. I have some more here." Lu Chen quickly said.
Ge Pu expressed his gratitude and then took out a spirit plant from his storage bag.
The spirit plant had an extremely bizarre form; its uneven roots writhed like limbs, and its trunk was covered in large and small fissures with sharp, jagged edges. The branches extended and waved in the air, attempting to pierce through the spirit energy barrier Ge Pu casually set up, striking him.
"Lu Chen, you're skilled in the Way of Spirit Plants. What do you think of this spirit plant?"
He held up the peculiar spirit plant and asked Lu Chen for his opinion.
"It's rather strange. It has extremely vigorous vitality and such strong aggressiveness. It doesn't seem like a spirit plant but rather a demon beast." Lu Chen frowned as he spoke.
(End of Chapter)
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