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Chapter 435: Born from Passion
Chapter 435: Born from Passion
"Senior Brother Shen, there are another three Wind-Thunder Sword Grass plants here that can be condensed for seeding."
"One has already entered the early stage of condensation, one will be ready in a couple of days, and the last one will need a few more days," Lu Chen said as he carefully extracted three Wind-Thunder Sword Grass plants, roots and all, from his spirit herb pouch.
Due to the varying growth rates of the Sword Grass caused by the stimulation of the Spirit Sword Sheath, Lu Chen had brought along these three plants so that the Sword Hall could quickly verify the correctness of the condensation method.
After all, the Wind-Thunder Sword Grass was unique to him, and if the Sword Hall wanted to verify the method, they would have to start by obtaining the spirit seeds from him and cultivating them from scratch, which would save a lot of time.
"Be careful, Junior Brother Lu!" Shen Ye exclaimed as he saw Lu Chen casually placing the three Sword Grass plants on the ground. He was worried that they might get damaged.
Lu Chen had already given him the condensation method, and Shen Ye had skimmed through it. Based on his own experience, he knew that the method was basically sound, but it still needed to be personally verified.
Just as he was worrying about not having any mature Sword Grass plants, Lu Chen took out the three specimens with great care.
"Once the Sword Grass is transplanted, it's not advisable to leave it out for too long, or it will lose its vitality," Lu Chen advised.
"Please wait a moment, Junior Brother Lu. I'll immediately plant these three Sword Grass plants in the Sword Hall's spirit fields and have our most experienced Sword Cultivator and spirit herb cultivator verify the condensation method," Shen Ye said, and before he had even finished speaking, a clear sword cry rang out from the black sword case behind him. A snow-white flying sword leaped out, carrying him as he broke through the window.
Lu Chen, unhurried, sat down in a wooden chair and sipped the steaming spirit tea, inhaling its fragrant aroma.
"This spirit tea tastes pretty good. It's mellow and sweet, with a rich spiritual aura. I should find an opportunity to plant some spirit tea herbs so that I can have my own supply for entertaining guests," he mused.
As his thoughts wandered, Shen Ye burst into the room, grabbed a cup of spirit tea, and gulped it down.
"Junior Brother Lu's condensation method has been handed over to the fellow disciples in the Sword Hall. Those few are the best at cultivating Sword Grass among us. I believe we won't have to wait long for results," Shen Ye said, setting down his empty cup.
"When they heard that a new type of third-grade Sword Grass might appear in the Sword Hall, their curiosity was piqued. They are now gathered together, studying the condensation method you brought," Shen Ye added.
"I hope the condensation of the spirit seeds goes smoothly," Lu Chen said, nodding.
"That's for certain. I have absolute confidence in you, Junior Brother," Shen Ye assured him, pausing for a moment before continuing. "In the near future, after the Sword Hall verifies the success of this condensation method, the Hall will bestow a generous reward upon you."
"Oh? Can Senior Brother give me some details?" Lu Chen asked curiously, straightening up in his seat.
"You can choose whatever you want as your reward," Shen Ye said.
"You can freely choose from any of the fully matured Sword Grass plants in the Sword Hall, as well as high-grade Sword Fetuses, Sword Pills, and various Sword Techniques."
"There's such a generous offer?" Lu Chen thought to himself.
After joining the Sword Hall, he had obtained a large number of Sword Grass spirit seeds from them, but most of them were not his to keep.
Instead, he cultivated them on behalf of the sect, and once they were successfully grown, the Sword Hall would provide him with ample compensation, as well as a substantial amount of sword seals every month.
Unexpectedly, by providing the condensation method for a third-grade Sword Grass, he had earned the right to freely choose various treasures from the Sword Hall.
"Since you are currently at the mid-foundation establishment stage, there are restrictions on fifth-grade treasures for Nascent Soul cultivators. It's to avoid any unnecessary troubles that may arise if you obtain something you can't fully utilize yet. I hope you understand," Shen Ye explained.
"No problem," Lu Chen nodded slightly. The fact that there were restrictions, but he wasn't outright forbidden from obtaining fifth-grade treasures, was already beyond his expectations.
"Also, while you're free to choose any fourth-grade or lower Sword Grass pills and such, selecting too many might attract inquiries from the Core Formation Uncle. Please be mindful of that," Shen Ye continued.
"Additionally, I must inform you that those treasures are only for personal use. If it's discovered that you've traded them for other items or spirit stones, it will be difficult for you to receive more treasures in the future," Shen Ye warned.
"To prevent such a situation, you'll need to make a Heart Demon Vow," Shen Ye instructed.
"Alright," Lu Chen agreed with a nod.
The benefits he had gained from the third-grade Wind-Thunder Sword Grass's condensation method had already far exceeded his expectations. Gaining early access to the Sword Pool, where he obtained the Thunder Sound Sword and the Star Cloud Sword, among other fine sword artifacts, was already a significant boon. And now, with the verification of the condensation method, he would be able to acquire various treasures from the Sword Hall, with only minor limitations on quantity and grade.
"Right, Senior Brother Shen, there's something I'd like to ask you about," Lu Chen said.
"If I want to obtain more Sword Grass spirit seeds from the Hall in the future, will there be any restrictions?" he inquired, his interest particularly piqued due to the light group rewards.
Shen Ye was taken aback by the question. "Junior Brother Lu, I'm afraid I don't understand. You already have access to various complete Sword Grass artifacts, high-grade Sword Fetuses, Sword Pills, and advanced Sword Techniques from the Hall. Why are you so fixated on Sword Grass spirit seeds?"
"Cultivating a high-grade Sword Grass requires a lot of time and effort. Wouldn't it be better to obtain a complete Sword Grass by cultivating it yourself?" Shen Ye asked.
"You should know me well enough, Senior Brother. I'm a cautious person who rarely ventures out to explore secret realms or hunt demonic beasts. I dedicate myself to cultivating spirit herbs and raising spirit beasts, even prioritizing it over my cultivation," Lu Chen explained.
"I suppose it's because of my passion for it," he added softly.
Shen Ye nodded in agreement as he recalled their first meeting at the Agricultural Hall. Even back then, when Lu Chen was still an unattached cultivator at the Qi Refining stage, he had managed to cultivate a highly difficult second-grade Sword Grass before joining the Heavenly Sword Sect. Such an achievement would have been impossible without a strong affinity for herbology and a true passion for it.
"There's another reason as well," Lu Chen continued. "Being a part of the sect and enjoying its resources and benefits, I feel a sense of obligation to contribute in some small way."
"With my modest talent in herbology, I can cultivate Sword Grass spirit seeds and provide various high-grade Sword Artifacts to enhance the strength of my fellow sect members. This will give them a better chance when they venture out to explore secret realms and seize opportunities," Lu Chen said sincerely, emphasizing his identity as a herbologist and elevating the purpose of cultivating spirit seeds.
"While benefiting my fellow disciples, I can also earn a few small white light groups as rewards," he added inwardly.
"I never expected you to have such selfless thoughts, Junior Brother Lu. You've truly made me reflect on myself," Shen Ye said, his respect for Lu Chen deepening.
(End of Chapter)
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