Chapter 732: The Fluidity of Opportunities
Chapter 732: The Fluidity of Opportunities
Although the fifth-grade Black Flood Dragon's scale was as useless as chicken ribs to Lu Chen in his current state, the high-quality material for refining defensive artifacts was extremely rare and would still fetch a good price at the grocery store.
Lu Chen stored it away in his Gluttonous Insect Pouch and made his way to the Underworld Spirit Fields.
As soon as he entered, the dense yin energy washed over him.
Just as Lu Chen was about to inspect the condition of the many sinister spirit plants, a gorgeous leather pouch descended from the sky and attached itself to him.
The alluring pouch writhed constantly, as if trying to merge into Lu Chen's flesh and blood.
A wisp of smoke appeared before him, and a naked woman unabashedly displayed her enchanting body, as if trying to lure him into an endless sea of desire.
Lu Chen remained unmoved, and a clear qi flowed through his body, shaking off the enchanting pouch.
The pouch quickly shrank back to its original size and returned to its place.
"This Alluring Corpse Leather's seduction abilities are becoming more and more powerful."
"If it weren't for my firm will and strong spiritual sense, I might have really fallen for its tricks and had my leather pouch sucked away and replaced."
Lu Chen couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the increasingly vibrant and lively Alluring Corpse Leather under his feet.
Compared to before, the Alluring Corpse Leather had grown significantly. More gorgeous patterns had appeared on the leather pouch, and just a glance at them made one feel as if their flesh and even their divine soul were being sucked away.
Lu Chen took out a demon beast carcass from the Gluttonous Insect Pouch and skillfully separated the leather pouch, throwing it onto the Alluring Corpse Leather.
Before the demon beast's leather pouch even touched the Alluring Corpse Leather, a slurping sound was heard, and it was sucked clean, leaving no trace behind.
Just as he finished feeding the Alluring Corpse Leather, a large pink meat bun bounced over to Lu Chen.
It was the Meat Spirit God, attracted by the scent of blood and flesh.
The big meat bun's eyeball on its head stared fixedly at the pile of flesh and blood, its fur flying as it revealed a drooling monstrous mouth.
Lu Chen nodded slightly and took out the fresh organs of a demon beast, gesturing for the Meat Spirit God to start eating.
The large meat bun was so excited that it jumped three feet high, and with a soft sound, more than a thousand pounds of flesh and blood instantly disappeared by more than half, turning into a puff of blood mist that quickly fell into its mouth.
"This Disaster-level Evil Pest's growth rate is indeed astonishing. It already has the strength comparable to a fully accomplished Foundation Establishment cultivator."
"However, its appetite is also growing. The stored demon beast carcasses are running low, and I need to find a stable source."
Lu Chen sighed inwardly.
After the Alluring Corpse Leather and the Meat Spirit God had their fill, only some withered flesh and bones remained of the once huge demon beast.
He placed the flesh and blood into the Dark Mud, adding some fertility to this sinister spirit soil.
As for the bones, he placed them in front of the sixth-grade Skeleton Demon Viewing Spirit Plant, providing it with materials to build its white bone viewing platform.
In the corner, the Sha Po Tree Demon, which had already grown to more than half a zhang tall, was frantically attacking forward.
Its branches shot out like spears, and an old face appeared on the tree trunk, gritting its teeth and revealing a strong sense of war and resentment in its blurry eyes.
"Looking at this attacking posture, it seems to be simulating a battle with the Demon Vine."
The Shama Tree Demon's attacks kept changing, as if there were an invisible enemy in front of it.
Lu Chen couldn't help but laugh and cry at the sight.
At this moment, the Demon Vine was enjoying itself in the Misty Immortal Peach's embrace, completely forgetting about the outside world, while the Shama Tree Demon was still replaying their battle in its mind.
"The difference between spirit plants is truly vast."
Lu Chen shook his head and took out the Soul Luring Lamp, controlling several powerful yin souls to fly out from the pale candlelight and using them all to nurture the Ghost-Eating Evil Vine.
"These yin souls are too honest. The growth of the Ghost-Eating Evil Vine after absorbing them is average, and it can't form any sinister effects. If I want to bring out its full characteristics, I need to get some evil ghosts to nourish it."
As the number of spirit plants in the cave increased, the area of the spirit fields was becoming a bit cramped. Moreover, the growth environment of the sinister spirit plants conflicted with that of ordinary spirit plants.
Ever since Lu Chen had broken through to the mid-Core Formation stage, he had been contemplating finding another cave abode.
The Huanxi Star Cave had a singular environment, making it more suitable for leisure and enjoyment, so Lu Chen had already excluded it as an option.
As for the remaining Fengyuan Star Cave, he would need to carefully survey it and, at the same time, replenish the yin souls, blood, and flesh needed to nurture the spirit plants.
Several days later, before he had a chance to set out, an uninvited guest arrived at his cave abode.
"Is this Fellow Daoist Lu Chen's cave abode? I am Situ Yu, and I have come to visit Fellow Daoist Lu."
Lu Chen's spiritual sense swept out, and he sensed a tall and thin Daoist standing outside his cave. The Daoist had reached the mid-Core Formation stage and was carefully examining the Illusory Five Elements Formation.
"So it is Fellow Daoist Situ. Please forgive me for not coming out to greet you sooner."
Lu Chen's spiritual sense detected no other abnormalities in the surroundings.
In a flash, he appeared at the edge of the cave and opened the formation, welcoming the tall and thin Daoist inside.
"I have some knowledge of formations, and I must say, Fellow Daoist Lu, these two formations outside your cave are indeed extraordinary and impressive." The tall and thin Daoist praised aloud.
This was his first time visiting Lu Chen's cave, and he was surprised to find that this early Core Formation stage spirit plant cultivator had actually set up two fifth-grade protective formations outside his cave.
"Fellow Daoist Situ is too kind with your praise," Lu Chen laughed.
"I stay in my cave for extended periods, and with so many spirit plants inside, they can be considered my entire net worth. Thus, I spared no expense to improve the defensive capabilities of my cave as much as possible." He explained, half truthfully and half falsely.
The two of them entered the courtyard.
"This is our first meeting, Fellow Daoist Situ. May I ask what brings you here today?" Lu Chen asked curiously as he served spirit fruits and tea.
"While exploring the Lei Sea and the Leiqi Cave secret realm, I heard from other Daoists that you, Fellow Daoist Lu, are willing to purchase spirit seeds at a high price. Is this true?" The tall and thin Daoist put down his teacup and asked in a deep voice.
"That's right. I am extremely obsessed with all kinds of spirit plants, and the rarer they are, the more I covet them."
"Unfortunately, my own strength is insufficient, and I lack powerful treasures or combat abilities. So, I came up with this idea, hoping to acquire some spirit seeds that I desire." Lu Chen explained.
Hearing the tall and thin Daoist's words, Lu Chen's heart stirred with joy.
As expected, Situ Yu's next words immediately confirmed his guess.
"I was fortunate to obtain a peculiar spirit seed from the lair of an evil creature. I do not know its origin, but I heard that Fellow Daoist Lu enjoys collecting various strange spirit seeds, so I came to take a chance."
"Oh? Please take out the spirit seed and let me have a look, Fellow Daoist." Lu Chen smiled and said.
"I didn't expect the advertisement I put out earlier to bear fruit so soon! The deep secret realm in the Lei Sea attracts a large number of Core Formation cultivators, and even Nascent Soul True Lords are not rare. Out of caution, I didn't dare to venture there myself, so I came up with this idea."
He had intentionally informed several Core Formation cultivators he knew that he was willing to purchase high-grade spirit seeds obtained from the secret realm at a high price.
Initially, he had just spread the word, but he didn't expect a cultivator to actually bring a spirit seed to him.
"I may not be able to compete for opportunities myself, but opportunities are indeed fluid."
"And here it is."
He was ecstatic in his heart.
(End of Chapter)
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