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Chapter 566: Neighbors
Chapter 566: Neighbors
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Lu Chen's new farming life in the Thunderfire Cave was gradually falling into a comfortable routine.
Each day, he diligently nurtured his spiritual plants and beasts, feeling a sense of satisfaction as he watched them slowly regain their vitality.
In his spare time, he cultivated his martial arts, refined pills, and learned more about the Lyuyang Realm and the Celestial Star Cave.
On this day, he arrived at the spirit fields and glanced at the lingering traces of thunderous light outside the cave mansion before making his way to the area where the Water Glow Grass was planted.
The two hundred and fifty-plus stalks of Water Glow Grass had completely adapted to their new environment and were thriving, currently in a rapid growth phase.
"In about half a year, they should be ready to absorb another wave of cultivation rewards from the light orbs," Lu Chen thought to himself.
He then made his way to the spirit field where several high-grade Sword Grasses were planted.
The White Bone Killsword Grass, a fifth-grade variety, and the Light-Splitting Sword Grass had both taken root and sprouted, each producing a slender, sharp sword tip.
One of the sword tips resembled a polished jade bone, and even at just half a finger's length, it exuded a formidable aura. The surrounding sword qi carried a chilling killing intent.
The other sword tip was semi-transparent, and one had to focus their spiritual sense to clearly perceive its shape. It was surrounded by rippling sword qi that flowed like water, mysterious and unpredictable.
Lu Chen sat cross-legged beside the two fifth-grade Sword Grasses for a while, comprehending the sword intents associated with them. With the help of the Illuminating Sword Heart, his understanding of the killing sword intent and the invisible differentiation sword intent improved significantly.
After nurturing the two fifth-grade Sword Grasses, he moved on to the fourth-grade Sword Peacock and Blue Lotus Sword Grasses. Using the sword qi from the "Peacock Sword Formation" and the "Blue Lotus Sword Scripture," he nourished these two Sword Grasses respectively.
Both of these fourth-grade Sword Grasses were in a rapid growth phase, not far from maturity.
"It's a pity that I won't be able to obtain high-grade Sword Grass spirit seeds in the future," Lu Chen thought with a hint of regret as he considered his departure from the Sky Sword Sect.
He had quite a fondness for Sword Grass and other similar spiritual plants, as cultivating them allowed him to hone his swordsmanship, and the light orb rewards they provided were always excellent.
"Fortunately, I brought some ordinary second-grade Sword Grass spirit seeds, and I've also learned the Seed Condensation Technique. I can try to improve the spirit seeds and upgrade the ordinary Sword Grasses," he consoled himself.
With the Xuan Jian Sheath, the time required for improving the Sword Grasses was greatly reduced, and Lu Chen decided to give it a shot when he had the time.
The seven third-grade Ice Glow Grasses he had planted had also taken root and sprouted. Their delicate light blue leaves were coated with a thin layer of frost, and a faint chill lingered around the plants.
"I wonder if this Ice Glow Grass will yield more cultivation rewards when it matures," Lu Chen thought worriedly. Of all the varieties of spiritual plants he had cultivated, only the initial Spirit Glow Grass and the subsequently improved Water Glow Grass had produced direct cultivation rewards from the light orbs.
The most he had gotten from the others were slightly enhanced pills that increased spiritual power, which wasn't as straightforward as direct cultivation benefits.
As he was tending to the spiritual plants, a clear and pleasant voice suddenly rang out from outside the cave mansion.
"Fellow Daoist, are you within your cave dwelling? My companion and I reside not far from here, and upon learning of your arrival, we have come to pay you a visit."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen quickly dismantled the formation he had set up outside his cave mansion and hurried out to greet his visitors.
"I am indeed here. Your presence illuminates my humble abode," he said with a smile as he stepped out, his sleeves concealing over ten fourth-grade Sword Talismans and fifth-grade Taiyi Thunder Talismans, ready for any eventuality.
The two visitors who approached were a one-eyed middle-aged man, who had reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, and a massive thunder wyrm coiled beneath his feet. The wyrm's silver-white body shimmered with thunderous light, and a majestic horn protruded from its head, emanating a sense of destructive thunderous power.
The one-eyed middle-aged man smiled and bowed in greeting. "I am Li Xuan. I've been busy settling in and tending to my duties, so I haven't had the chance to visit you both yet. Please, come in."
Li Xuan welcomed them into the small courtyard with a smile. "I've only just moved into Thunderfire Cave, so my abode is rather simply furnished. Please excuse the modest accommodations."
"I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Li to have cultivated so many spiritual plants," Luo Ming remarked as he glanced at the numerous spiritual plants in the outer area.
"Since I began my cultivation journey, I've had a particular fondness for nurturing spiritual plants. I've even spent more time on them than on my own cultivation, so much so that I'm considered a pure spiritual herbologist," Li Xuan explained as he served his guests spirit fruit and spirit juice.
"This spirit juice is excellent," Luo Ming exclaimed after taking a sip of the Hundred Fruits Spirit Juice, with the silent Lei Zheng nodding in agreement.
"The spirit fruits are from my own spiritual plants, and the spirit juice is brewed from those very fruits and flowers," Li Xuan clarified.
"Many who choose to reside in Thunderfire Cave are drawn to its unique attributes. For instance, my thunder wyrm companion thrives in the midst of thunder and fire," Luo Ming shared.
"The cultivation techniques Fellow Daoist Lei Zheng practices are also related to this environment," he added.
"Indeed, I didn't anticipate that a spiritual herbologist like Fellow Daoist Li would choose this place," Lei Zheng remarked.
"Well, I chose this cave because of its ample space, perfect for cultivating a large number of spiritual plants," Li Xuan replied casually.
The three cultivators engaged in casual conversation for a while.
"By the way, Fellow Daoist Li, have you learned about the peculiarities of Thunderfire Cave?" Luo Ming asked suddenly.
"Oh? Please, enlighten me," Li Xuan replied, feigning curiosity.
"Thunderfire Cave is extremely conducive to cultivating thunderfire techniques. Moreover, there are hidden benefits for cultivators who reside here," Luo Ming explained.
"Fellow Daoist Li must have noticed the boundless sea of thunder deep within the cave," he continued.
Li Xuan nodded, recalling the impressive sight.
"Within that sea of thunder lies a myriad of wondrous thunder forces—Yin Thunder, the Five Elements Thunder, and even the legendary Heavenly God's Thunder, to name a few," Luo Ming said.
"Additionally, there are numerous thunder-attribute heavenly treasures and resources. If one's fortune is deep enough, they may obtain rare and precious items," he added.
"However, that area is also considered one of the more dangerous parts of Thunderfire Cave," Lei Zheng chimed in.
"While you can see thunderous light everywhere in the normal living environment, it pales in comparison to the thunder within the sea," he warned.
"The thunderous light in the sea is more aggressive and can even spawn thunder storms. There are also exotic thunder beasts lurking within," Lei Zheng explained.
"But rest assured, if there are any signs of an impending thunder storm, the high-level cultivators in Thunderfire Cave will issue a warning, so it's relatively safe," he reassured.
The one-eyed middle-aged man provided Li Xuan with a detailed introduction to the wonders of the deep thunder sea.
"Thank you for sharing this valuable information. If the opportunity arises, I would be honored to explore the sea of thunder with you both," Li Xuan said politely.
Although he had already decided to venture there alone to obtain the necessary ingredients for the Purple Violet Thunder Fruit, he maintained appearances for the time being.
(End of Chapter)
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