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Chapter 695: Do You Understand the Value of Being at the Forefront of the Industry?
Chapter 695: Do You Understand the Value of Being at the Forefront of the Industry?
After acquiring a miscellaneous store within the Star-Plucking Tower, Lu Chen had gained access to a trove of rare treasures from the light spheres, providing him with a steady stream of spirit stones.
His earnings could be likened to amassing gold by the basketful each day.
With his focus on cultivating the Primordial Magnetic Spirit Wood, Lu Chen strongly desired to obtain Primordial Magnetic Spirit Ore but was reluctant to venture out and seek it himself.
After all, his cultivation was only at the early Nascent Soul stage, and he had but a handful of treasures. His risk tolerance wasn't at its peak, and he felt it wiser to remain in his cave abode, cultivating spirit plants and reaping the rewards of the light spheres.
After all, opportunities could present themselves in either place, and the safety of his abode far outweighed the unknown dangers of the outside secret realms.
As for the Primordial Magnetic Spirit Ore, he could simply purchase it from other Nascent Soul cultivators.
Lu Chen made up his mind, but his expression betrayed a hint of hesitation.
"Thank you, Xuanyu, for taking the time to come and invite me. However, I must apologize and decline."
"Why? Don't you want to obtain the Primordial Magnetic Spirit Ore anymore?" Xuanyuan Zhe asked, puzzled.
"I still want it, but the journey to the Northern Infinite Sea is long, and if I were to explore a few secret realms along the way, it would take at least several months."
"I have several high-grade spirit plants in my spirit field that are nearing maturity and require daily care. I'm afraid I can't leave my abode for fear of affecting the quality of the spirit plants." Lu Chen explained, half truthfully.
"What a pity. I was looking forward to helping you secure a piece of Primordial Magnetic Spirit Ore." Xuanyuan Zhe said, disappointed.
"I have an idea, but I'm not sure if you and the others will accept it." Lu Chen said.
"Please tell us, Lu."
"If you successfully obtain the Primordial Magnetic Spirit Ore, I am willing to purchase it from you at a high price."
"The price can be determined based on the quality and weight of the spirit ore, and considering the risks you will be taking, I am also willing to offer a premium." Lu Chen said with a smile.
"A pre-purchase of the Primordial Magnetic Spirit Ore? That's certainly a novel way to acquire treasures." Xuanyuan Zhe laughed.
In his understanding, if a cultivator knew the whereabouts of a coveted treasure, they would go to great lengths to obtain it themselves, even if it meant risking their lives.
This was the first time he had encountered someone like Lu Chen, who was willing to acquire treasures through other cultivators and then purchase them separately.
"What do you think, Xuanyu? Do you find this idea impractical?" Lu Chen asked, seeing the look on his face.
"Not at all. Not every cultivator needs Primordial Magnetic Spirit Ore, and those who obtain it may very well sell or trade it. If you're willing to pay a premium, it might even be better this way." Xuanyuan Zhe considered the proposition.
"While pre-purchasing treasures is feasible, the cost to you will be significantly higher, Lu." Xuanyuan Zhe gently reminded him.
"You need not worry about that, my friend. After years of cultivating spirit plants, I have saved up a considerable number of spirit stones." Lu Chen replied with a smile.
"You've reached the Nascent Soul stage as a solitary spirit plant cultivator, and you're even willing to pay a premium for the Primordial Magnetic Spirit Ore. Spirit plant cultivators are quite lucrative, aren't they?" Xuanyuan Zhe asked, unable to hide his curiosity.
"Haha, spirit plant cultivation may not be as lucrative as artifact refining or pill concocting, but I can make up for it by being frugal." Lu Chen laughed.
"By staying in my abode, I don't incur many expenses."
"However, if one were to venture out to explore secret realms, they would need to prepare several powerful magical treasures and artifacts, not to mention the considerable consumption of talismans and pills. That would indeed amount to a small fortune."
"Don't you understand the value of being at the forefront of the industry?"
"Your words are true, Lu. My perspective was indeed narrow," Lu Xuan replied.
"Perhaps your cultivation strength surpasses mine, but when it comes to your mastery over spirit plants, I am the one lagging behind," Xuanyuan Zhe said with a nod, his expression enlightened.
"Then it's settled. If we successfully obtain the Primordial Magnetic Spirit Ore, I'll come to you afterward," Xuanyuan Zhe agreed.
"Great! Then I wish you and the others a safe journey and a successful acquisition of treasures," Lu Chen said.
"When you return, I'll treat you to a taste of the fine wine I've recently brewed," Lu Xuan said with a smile, cupping his hands together.
"Hahaha! You'll need to prepare a lot, Lu! Farewell!" The young man laughed heartily and transformed into a white light, disappearing into the horizon in an instant.
"That felt a bit like a typical flag-planting moment," Lu Xuan said, shaking his head as he gazed at the distant sky filled with faint thunderbolts.
"Why bother competing for opportunities? I can just buy what I want!"
Although Primordial Magnetic Spirit Ore was rare and expensive, it wasn't very useful to cultivators who didn't practice related techniques and abilities. As such, the chances of successfully buying it were extremely high.
"You guys go chase after opportunities, I'll stick to my planting."
Lu Chen activated the Mirage Five Elements Formation and the Cloud Bamboo Arrow Formation, arriving in his spirit fields to inspect each spirit plant's condition.
The six-grade Sitting Buddha Lotus emitted a serene yellow Buddhist light, instilling a sense of tranquility and harmony.
A small shadow of a novice monk jumped out from the lotus leaves, sometimes sleeping soundly and sometimes sitting in meditation. Every movement exuded the aura of an enlightened Buddhist monk.
The five-grade Pure Bottle Willow, also a Buddhist spirit plant, had quietly grown tender green branches that stretched out from the bottle-shaped spiritual soil structure, vibrant and full of life, clear and agile, like a gentle breeze that quietly soothed Lu Xuan's body and mind.
Lu Chen carefully nurtured these two Buddhist spirit plants along with the others and then moved on to the spirit field where the Ice Frostbite Grass was planted.
Through the means of essence condensation and improvement, there were now thirty-six Ice Frostbite plants. Recently, four fully mature plants had been harvested, and among the remaining deep blue spirit grasses, another five had reached full maturity.
He carefully harvested them, obtaining five white light spheres. He gained a fifteen-year cultivation reward, a fourth-grade Ice Soul Pill, and a fourth-grade Ice Spirit Pill, suitable for Foundation Establishment cultivators practicing ice-attributed techniques. The pills could slightly enhance a cultivator's magic power.
"There are still twenty-seven Ice Frostbite plants left. I've already harvested over thirty years' worth of cultivation, and my strength has increased considerably."
"There's no need to rush harvesting the light spheres. Condensing the spirit seeds and expanding the output is the priority."
"Once I can cultivate Ice Frostbite Grass on a large scale, that will be the stage when my cultivation rises rapidly."
Lu Chen thought to himself.
He planned to harvest another seven plants after the remaining Ice Spark Grass matured and leave twenty for condensing the spirit seeds to obtain more spirit seeds.
Returning to the courtyard, Lu Chen entered the pill room.
As soon as he stepped in, a wave of fiery heat washed over his face.
A simple restriction was set up in the middle of the pill room, with more than a dozen fiery red lotus seeds floating in the air.
The lotus seeds were the size of a thumb tip, and a faint trace of deep red smoke could be seen flowing within them.
Below the numerous fiery red lotus seeds, a platinum flame burned silently. From time to time, a lotus seed would fall into the flame and be enveloped and roasted by it.
"I wonder if these Earthfire Heart Lotuses have undergone any transformation after being stimulated by the Pure Yang True Fire for so long."
Lu Chen muttered to himself as he approached the fiery red lotus seeds.
(End of Chapter)
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