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Chapter 456: The Weeping Wood
Chapter 456: The Weeping Wood
The two of them arrived at a secluded corner of the hall.
Lu Chen retrieved a pale pink lotus seed from his storage bag; the seed emanated a faint crimson spiritual energy, quietly burning away the murky aura that permeated the surroundings.
"It truly is a Heart Lotus Seed of Earthfire," the gentle female cultivator exclaimed in delight.
She held a thumb-sized, colorful spirit seed that radiated a captivating glow, exerting an inexplicable pull on Lu Chen's spirit.
"Junior Brother, this is the Seven Emotions Bean spirit seed," she said, handing it over.
Lu Chen took the vibrant spirit seed and examined it closely after she left.
"Seven Emotions Bean, I've never heard of this type of spirit seed before," he mused, having perused all the records in the Scripture Pavilion without finding any mention of it, thus highlighting its rarity.
With a grade of four and an unusual, high-quality nature, it would undoubtedly yield a generous reward of luminous orbs.
A surge of delight filled his heart.
"Hmm?"
Just as he was about to put the Seven Emotions Bean spirit seed into his storage bag, that delight vanished, leaving his heart calm and unperturbed.
Lu Chen frowned slightly, studying the spirit seed in his hand, and deliberately fostering a sense of anger within himself.
The moment this thought arose, the anger also vanished.
"This Seven Emotions Bean has an odd ability; it seems to absorb and utilize the emotions around it," he thought, putting the spirit seed away.
With fewer and fewer fellow disciples yet to take the stage, Lu Chen seized the opportunity and leaped onto the platform.
"I offer a Grade Four Illusion Sound Bamboo, a Grade Four Sword Talisman, and a Grade Four Heart Lotus Seed of Earthfire. I seek to exchange these for Grade Four or higher rare spirit seeds, uncontracted young spirit beasts, or their eggs," he announced.
Before him, the Illusion Sound Bamboo, the Roaring Sea Sword Talisman, and the Heart Lotus Seed of Earthfire floated in the air.
With the Mirage Sound Pearl obtained from the luminous orbs, the Illusion Sound Bamboo seemed less appealing. As for the sword talismans and lotus seeds, he had quite a few in his possession, so he wouldn't mind parting with some if he could exchange them for a desirable spirit seed.
However, those in the audience had different opinions.
The moment they laid eyes on these three items, their attention was captured.
The Illusion Sound Bamboo could be refined into a wondrous sonic treasure, the sword talismans were among the best offensive artifacts of their grade, and the Heart Lotus Seed of Earthfire could ward off evil spirits and purify inner impurities.
All three treasures were highly valuable to those present, and everyone yearned to possess them.
Even a few true disciples felt tempted.
"Brother Lu, how about I trade a Grade Four flying sword for your Heart Lotus Seed of Earthfire?" a senior disciple suggested via voice transmission.
"I apologize, Senior Brother, but I'm only interested in spirit seeds and young beasts," Lu Chen politely declined.
Of course, with the Wind and Thunder Sword, the Thunder Sound Sword, the Star Cloud Sword Formation, the mysterious green small sword, and the various Grade Four sword grasses he was cultivating, why would he desire an ordinary Grade Four flying sword?
"Senior Brother, I have several Grade Three spirit seeds here. How about exchanging them for your Grade Four sword talisman?" another disciple proposed.
Lu Chen scanned the spirit seeds with his spiritual sense and found them to be ordinary varieties that could be obtained from the Agricultural Palace. His interest immediately waned.
Given that the cultivator offering the seeds had only reached the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment, the luminous orb rewards they could obtain from cultivating ordinary Grade Three spirit plants would already be diminished. Unless they could provide something Lu Chen specifically needed, he wasn't inclined to make the trade.
Many cultivators sought to acquire the three treasures Lu Chen had offered, but none could provide what he sought.
Most wanted to exchange talismans, pills, or cultivation techniques with him, and the few who had spirit seeds didn't possess the kind he desired.
Those who couldn't smoothly obtain their desired items directly sought out third or even fourth parties, bargaining and negotiating to achieve a relatively satisfactory outcome.
Just as Lu Xuan was about to inquire about a fourth-grade demon beast carcass he had his eye on, a voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz reached his ear.
"Landmate Lu, it's me, Bai Feiyu. I have a spirit seed here, likely a fifth-grade one, but its exact type is unknown. I obtained it from an evil cultivator some time ago."
"This spirit seed appears rather sinister, so I didn't take it out in front of everyone earlier. I wish to exchange it with you, Landmate."
"What about a fifth-grade unknown sinister spirit seed? That's exactly what I want!"
Lu Xuan shouted inwardly.
A fifth-grade spirit seed was a rare opportunity, and he wouldn't let it slip by just because it was sinister. With these thoughts in mind, he skillfully revealed a complex expression, half worried and half curious.
"A sinister spirit seed? I rarely come across such spirit plants, and I don't know how to cultivate them."
"But I'm extremely curious. When it comes to high-grade spirit plants, I simply can't refuse."
"Landmate Bai, I'm willing to exchange for this spirit seed and try cultivating it."
He transmitted his reply to Bai Feiyu, who was looking at him from a distance.
"Your passion for spirit plants truly impresses me, Landmate Lu. No wonder you were able to independently discover the method to condense a third-grade sword grass at such a young age."
Bai Feiyu was astonished by Lu Xuan's fervent pursuit of spirit plants. Despite not knowing the variety or cultivation method of the spirit seed, Lu Xuan was willing to pay a hefty price just to give it a try.
The two of them moved to a secluded corner, where Bai Feiyu casually set up a powerful restriction. Within the restriction, only the two of them were present, unseen and unfelt by anyone outside.
"Here, take a look at this sinister spirit seed."
Bai Feiyu took out a pale spirit seed, its surface marked with patterns that resembled the faces of vengeful spirits, constantly blooming and causing gusts of eerie wind to stir.
Within it, a shadowy black tree shadow could be seen, formed entirely from the condensed resentment of countless evil spirits, packed tightly together in an extremely uncomfortable sight.
Lu Xuan slightly sensed the vitality of the spirit seed, confirming that Bai Feiyu's words were true. This spirit seed was indeed a fifth-grade spirit plant.
Normally, his three fourth-grade treasures wouldn't be enough to exchange for a fifth-grade spirit seed. However, due to the unknown variety of the spirit seed and the unique features and practicality of his treasures, Bai Feiyu readily agreed to the trade and took the Mirage Sound Bamboo and the other two treasures.
After the Exchange Treasure Assembly ended, Lu Xuan returned to his cave abode contentedly. He found an empty spirit field, performed the Earth Drawing Technique, and a tiny crack appeared in the spirit soil. He then planted the pale spirit seed into the crack.
Taking a deep breath, he focused his mind on the spirit seed.
Weeping Wood, fifth-grade spirit plant. The plant is formed from the condensed resentment of countless evil spirits. It feeds on evil spirits during its growth, and staying near it for long will expose one to eerie winds, affecting one's constitution.
Mature Weeping Wood can be used to refine unique artifacts like the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. It is also a primary ingredient for refining fifth-grade Soul Pills.
Listen, the wailing of vengeful spirits!
"Indeed a fifth-grade spirit plant! And a sinister variety at that. Another powerful addition to my collection in the Underworld Courtyard!"
Lu Xuan exclaimed in surprise.
(End of Chapter)
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