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Chapter 517: Are There Any Other Good Things?
Chapter 517: Are There Any Other Good Things?
"While I often take advantage of the unknown rewards within the light groups, it's all freeloading. Free blind box openings can't be considered gambling." Lu Chen gave his self-evaluation.
"There's also Fat Bird, who, despite his young age, only thinks about playing with the Fresh Meat Wind Falcon all day instead of focusing on his proper duties. I, on the other hand, have the financial means to suppress him with my spirit fruits."
"As for the rest of the spirit beasts, the two-headed armadillo stays buried in the mountains, occasionally sneaking out to steal spirit soil. The Fire Dragon and the Blue-Horned Dragon Carp, on the other hand, are a pair—one a bully, the other perpetually bullied. Only the Rock-Armored Turtle seems somewhat normal."
Lu Chen's spirit sense swept over the small lake, spotting the Rock-Armored Turtle, which was currently rolling around carefree in a mud pit outside the lake, its body wrapped in a thick layer of ashen-black rocks.
"Compared to the other spirit beasts, being playful isn't much of an issue," he sighed.
In the following days, he returned to his usual farming life, cultivating spirit plants, tending to his spirit beasts, refining pills during his free time, and practicing various cultivation techniques. His days were simple yet fulfilling.
During this period, more Hidden Origin Grasses matured, but Lu Chen was in no rush to harvest them. He wanted to accumulate the light groups and open them all at once.
When he noticed that ten Hidden Origin Grasses had matured, Lu Chen made his way to the spirit field and carefully plucked each one.
Out of the ten grasses, six were of ordinary quality, three were of good quality, and one was of superior quality.
"This should earn me some extra compensation from the Dan Palace," Lu Chen thought with a raised eyebrow as he carefully stored the grasses, planning to report to Guan Wan once they were all mature.
"Ten light groups, I wonder what treasures they'll reveal." Lu Chen eyed the ten white light groups that had quietly appeared in the spirit field, eager to find out what they held.
He swiftly moved his body, briefly touching each light group like a dragonfly skimming the surface of water.
The light groups exploded almost simultaneously, and countless tiny specks of light transformed into radiant rivers that flowed into Lu Chen's body.
Harvested 1 Three-star Hidden Origin Grass, obtained 1 Three-star Treasure, the Spirit Grass Pearl x4
Harvested 1 Three-star Hidden Origin Grass, obtained 1 Three-star Pill, the Foundation Establishment Pill x4
Harvested 1 Three-star Hidden Origin Grass, obtained the Foundation Establishment Pill formula x2
Thoughts flashed through his mind as the rewards materialized in Lu Chen's hands or flowed into his sea of consciousness.
Four Spirit Grass Pearls, four Foundation Establishment Pills, and two Foundation Establishment Pill formulae—it was a bountiful harvest.
The value of the Foundation Establishment Pills was unquestionable; they were always in high demand and short supply in the outside world.
The Spirit Grass Pearls were also extremely useful to Lu Chen at the moment, as they could be used to nurture Grass Puppets or replenish his consumed Qingyuan Qi.
As for the Foundation Establishment Pill formulae, they were even more invaluable. With these two formulae added to the five he had obtained earlier and the one he had acquired recently, Lu Chen's skill in refining Foundation Establishment Pills had progressed from proficiency to minor achievement.
With hundreds or even thousands of pill-refining experiences suddenly appearing in his mind, he estimated that his skill was now on par with, if not superior to, most core alchemists in the Dan Palace.
"A talent in the Dao of Alchemy, indeed," Lu Chen mused with a smile tugging at his lips.
"If I can obtain a few more pill formulae from the remaining Hidden Origin Grasses, I should be able to reach the minor achievement realm completely. My success rate in refining Foundation Establishment Pills won't be lower than fifty percent then," he thought to himself.
On this particular day, as he was tending to the various spirit plants in his spirit field, an unexpected visitor arrived at his cave abode.
When Lu Chen laid eyes on the guest, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.
"Sword Master Jian Wuxia, what brings you here? I didn't expect to have the pleasure of your company."
"Land Shidi, I happened to be passing by and knew this was your cave abode, so I thought I'd drop by for a visit." Jian Wuxia's voice was like a mountain stream, clear and crisp.
"Shijie graces Shidi's humble abode with her presence; it's truly an honor. Please come in." Land Xuan invited Jian Wuxia into his dwelling.
Jian Wuxia stood with her hands behind her back, her eyes sharp as swords, seemingly seeing through the simple restrictions that hung over the spirit fields like mist.
She took the Hundred-Fruit Spirit Juice that Land Xuan offered and took a slight sip.
"The spirit plants in Shidi's cave abode are growing exceptionally well." Jian Wuxia commented.
"Especially those sword grasses. Although I can't see their true form, due to my unique body constitution, I can sense their vibrant vitality, and they seem to be in excellent condition." Jian Wuxia added softly.
"Shijie is too kind. I'm just growing them as a hobby to pass the time." Land Xuan smiled and replied casually.
"There's no need for Shidi to be modest. If you didn't have a talent for cultivating sword grasses, the Sword Hall wouldn't have entrusted those high-grade sword grasses to your care." Jian Wuxia said.
"Does that mean, Shijie..." Landson's expression turned puzzled.
"Shidi should be aware that the Sword Pool might give birth to a five-grade sword grass spirit seed in the next few months, right?" Jian Wuxia continued.
"The few Core Formation Shishu in the Hall don't need five-grade sword grasses, so this five-grade sword grass spirit seed will most likely go to a disciple at the Foundation Establishment stage."
"Among them, you and I have the highest probability." Jian Wuxia stated calmly.
"I've heard something about it, but Shijie, your cultivation and talent in the Sword Dao far surpass mine. The only thing I might be better at is cultivating Spirit Swords, and even then, I may not be able to compete with you." Land replied sincerely.
"That's precisely why I'm here." Jian Wuxia said, "Due to certain reasons, I have no desire to obtain that five-grade sword grass spirit seed. So, I plan to give it to you, Shidi."
"However, I have one condition." Jian Wuxia added.
"Please, Shijie, tell me." Landen's expression froze slightly as he tried to hide the joy in his heart from Jian Wuxia.
"By coincidence, I obtained a five-grade sword grass spirit seed some time ago, but I've never had the time or energy to cultivate it, nor do I have absolute confidence in doing so. As a result, it has been neglected for many years." Jian Wuxia explained, "I'll give this five-grade sword grass spirit seed to you, Shidi, and in return, you will cultivate the five-grade sword grass that I have."
Land Xuan stood stunned, a hint of disbelief in his eyes.
"In other words, the precondition for obtaining the five-grade sword grass spirit seed born from the Sword Pool is for me to cultivate a five-grade sword grass for Shijie?" He was ecstatic, barely able to contain his emotions.
"Is there really such a good thing?"
"Am I asking too much of you, Junior Brother? Cultivating a fifth-grade Sword Grass is indeed arduous," Jian Wuxia said, mistaking Land's reaction for reluctance.
"No!" Land Xuan quickly responded. "I'm willing to endure this hardship!"
(End of Chapter)
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