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Chapter 668: A Reminder
Chapter 668: A Reminder
Among the three Nascent Soul cultivators and the Wood Spirit present, Lu Chen was indeed the most suitable person to deal with the Devouring Soul Fungi.
Firstly, he possessed the Pure Yang True Fire, an extremely yang-attributed exotic flame, which naturally countered the eerie fungal strands. Moreover, he could sense the detailed state of the spirit herbs and force out the fungi without damaging the plants.
Thunderfire spiritual power was domineering and fierce, and while it countered the fungi, it could also easily harm the spirit herbs. If it was too gentle, it might not pose enough of a threat to the fungi.
However, Lu Chen could precisely control the state of the spirit herbs and maximize the effects of the Pure Yang True Fire without causing any harm to them.
The platinum fire net continued to harvest, and after a while, everyone's expressions shifted as they sensed, through their spiritual consciousness, thin transparent strands slowly seeping out from within the Tiger-Leopard Grass, passing through the tiny gaps in the fire net, and hovering in the air, wriggling incessantly.
Upon seeing this, Lu Chen's spiritual power surged, and strands of platinum flames flew out, coiling gently around the transparent strands.
The transparent strands burned silently, spreading at an incredible speed until they were reduced to nothingness, turning into transparent ash that fell lightly to the ground.
Lu Chen repeated the process, carefully expelling the Devouring Soul Fungi from over a dozen Tiger-Leopard Grass plants before proceeding to clean them thoroughly.
"It's done. The Devouring Soul Fungi within the Tiger-Leopard Grass has been completely eradicated," Lu Chen said calmly as he approached Zhang Jiuzong and the others after cutting away the black-spotted parts of the spirit herbs.
He then displayed his skill in Spirit Rain Technique, summoning several tiger-type demonic beast souls from the surroundings to nourish the Tiger-Leopard Grass that had just recovered from its severe illness.
With the parasites thoroughly eliminated, the Tiger-Leopard Grass regained its vitality, although its form was still somewhat incomplete. Nonetheless, it exuded a more vibrant aura compared to before.
"Brother Lu truly has astonishing prowess in spirit herb cultivation," Zhang Jiuzong couldn't help but exclaim.
He had heard of Lu Chen's expertise in spirit herbs, so when he found himself at a loss regarding the Tiger-Leopard Grass, he thought of seeking Lu Chen's assistance.
However, he never expected that he would still underestimate Lu Chen. The ease with which Lu Chen identified and resolved the issue of the unheard-of Devouring Soul Fungi was truly terrifying!
"Brother Lu, I apologize for my rudeness earlier. I've been preoccupied with these Tiger-Leopard Grass plants, and my words may have been a bit abrupt. I hope you can forgive me," the skinny cultivator named Han Song said, equally impressed by Lu Chen.
When he had arrived at the blessed land earlier, he noticed that Zhang Jiuzong had already brought people to inspect the Tiger-Leopard Grass.
As he had spent a significant amount of effort to invite the Wood Spirit from the outer realm, he felt a bit unbalanced mentally when he saw that the issue might be resolved by Lu Chen. After all, he had incurred a considerable cost, and if the problem was solved, his losses would be substantial. Thus, upon arriving at the blessed land's spirit field, his attitude was a bit off.
Moreover, learning that Lu Chen had only advanced to the Nascent Soul stage a few years ago and was a wandering cultivator made him underestimate Lu Chen's abilities in spirit herb cultivation. He thought that Lu Chen's skills in that area were probably limited.
But now, a problem that had plagued the chamber of commerce for a long time and even stumped the renowned Wood Elder of the Mu family had been effortlessly solved by Lu Chen.
Although he felt a twinge of regret, he had no choice but to accept the reality before him and take the opportunity to get to know Lu Chen better.
The spirit herb cultivator before him might have a cultivation base one realm lower than his, but with such remarkable skills in spirit herb cultivation, he had a promising future within the chamber of commerce.
"It's alright, Brother Han. Don't take it to heart. We were all focused on resolving the issue with the Tiger-Leopard Grass," Lu Chen said, skillfully diffusing the slight awkwardness in Han Song's expression and not holding their previous verbal clash against him.
As long as it didn't involve his life, his family, or his vital interests, Lu Chen maintained a carefree attitude and let things slide with a smile.
"Please, go ahead, Fellow Lu," Zhang Jiuzong urged, his earlier joy slightly dampened by Lu Chen's solemn demeanor.
"These Devouring Soul Fungi are extremely rare. From what I know, an environment like the Hollow Spirit Blessed Land could indeed give birth to them, but other factors cannot be ruled out." Lu Chen explained.
"Given the scale of this infestation, the possibility of natural formation is relatively low." He continued.
"Fellow Lu, are you saying...?" Zhang Jiuzong inquired, his eyes narrowing.
Lu Chen nodded, "These Devouring Soul Fungi were most likely placed here by someone."
He spoke succinctly, explaining that the sheer number of fungi suggested that they were unlikely to have formed naturally in such large quantities. Lu Chen wanted to bring this to their attention out of concern that there might be other factors at play. As for how the chamber of commerce would investigate and address this issue going forward, that was beyond his purview.
"Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Lu. I will inform the chamber of commerce, and we will look into this matter thoroughly." Zhang Jiuzong replied gravely.
"Regardless, Fellow Lu, your contribution to resolving the Tiger-Leopard Grass issue cannot be overstated. The chamber of commerce will surely express its gratitude appropriately." He added with a smile.
"Fellow Lu, you haven't been a guest fellow for long, and we are still in the process of building trust and understanding. The chamber has other guest fellows who are also adept in spirit herb cultivation, not just yourself." Zhang Jiuzong continued, his tone turning slightly more formal.
"Due to your relatively short tenure, when the chamber entrusts the cultivation of high-grade spirit herbs, you are currently ranked in a relatively lower position."
"However, after this incident with the Tiger-Leopard Grass, your standing among the chamber's upper echelons will undoubtedly soar. At least, that is how I feel." Zhang Jiuzong's enthusiasm was evident in his voice.
"When the chamber decides on the allocation of high-grade spirit herbs, I will strongly recommend you, Fellow Lu, and ensure that you obtain the cultivation rights for a significant number of high-grade spirit herbs."
"I will also put in a good word for you." Han Song quickly added from the side.
"Then I must thank you both, Fellow Zhang and Fellow Han." Lu Chen replied hastily, feeling grateful for the opportunity to acquire a substantial number of high-grade spirit herbs and the promise of a generous reward from the chamber of commerce. It was indeed a fruitful trip to the blessed land.
"Fellow Han, Fellow Zhang, now that the Tiger-Leopard Grass issue has been resolved, I shall return to the Wood Spirit World." The black-green tree spirit suddenly spoke up from the side.
Despite their best efforts to persuade him to stay longer, the tree spirit's decision was final, and they could only reluctantly agree.
"Fellow Lu, my true home is not in this realm, and staying here for extended periods makes me uncomfortable. So, I must return as soon as possible." The tree spirit explained, turning to Lu Chen.
"Your talent in spirit herb cultivation has broadened my horizons. If you ever have the chance, please come to visit me in the Wood Spirit World. We can exchange insights and knowledge." The tree spirit smiled kindly at Lu Chen.
"Certainly, if the opportunity arises, I will definitely pay you a visit, Elder Mu." Lu Chen nodded earnestly. He was intrigued by creatures like the tree spirit, and he wanted to try cultivating a tree spirit to see how it differed from ordinary spirit herbs.
However, he kept this thought to himself, knowing better than to share it with a tree spirit that had lived for thousands of years.
The tree spirit's body shimmered with countless green lights, rapidly becoming ethereal before shooting into the void as a black-green shadow, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
(End of Chapter)
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