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Chapter 781: The Spirit-Trapping Cage
Chapter 781: The Spirit-Trapping Cage
"Fellow daoist, you flatter me. I'm no master brewer; I merely have a fondness for spirit herbs and spend my free time researching anything related to them." Lu Chen smiled as he humbly responded.
"I managed to get my hands on a few spirit brew recipes, and that's how I came to have these brews on the table today."
"Please, fellow daoist, do give them a taste."
"Of course," the cultivator nodded, taking a cup and pouring a small amount of each spirit brew.
"Excellent! Each has its unique flavor, and this Five-star Ape Demon Wine particularly stands out. One can feel their blood and qi surging after drinking it." He evaluated each brew with appreciation.
"Haha, if you enjoy them, fellow daoist, feel free to visit the Star-Plucking Tower in the Celestial Cave. I have a small shop there that will supply these four-star spirit brews in abundance," Lu Chen shared the name and address of his apothecary and handed the cultivator a unique talisman for communication.
"With this talisman, you can get a 20% discount on all spirit brews in the store."
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Lu," the Core Formation cultivator hastily kept the talisman, his face filled with gratitude.
After him, several other cultivators were equally impressed by the spirit brews on the table, and Lu Chen seized the opportunity to advertise his apothecary.
With an 80% discount, he could still make a decent profit thanks to the improved success rate from absorbing multiple recipe experience packs.
More importantly, it would attract quality customers and spread the shop's reputation.
After a day of tasting the unique spirit brews and spirit fruits produced by the Hundred Flowers Palace, all the invited cultivators gathered together the next day to exchange experiences in cultivating spirit herbs.
They discussed the grades and varieties of spirit herbs, how to adjust cultivation methods according to the characteristics of the spirit herbs, and the various applications after successful cultivation.
Lu Chen benefited immensely from these exchanges.
When it came to the quality of spirit herbs, he confidently believed that he was second to none, even among the Nascent Soul True Lords present.
With decades of cultivation experience, he had grown countless spirit herbs, and even possessed three types of the rare seven-star spirit herbs. This alone might surpass the achievements of the Nascent Soul True Lords.
In terms of the variety of spirit herbs, he was also at the forefront. Although he was a wandering cultivator, he had trained at the Celestial Sword Sect and found numerous spirit herb manuals in the sect's library, deliberately studying them to gain a wealth of knowledge.
During the exchanges, he rarely voiced his opinions, but when he did, his insights were profound and incisive, causing the spirit herb masters present to fall into deep thought or sudden enlightenment.
Thus, his mastery of spirit herb cultivation impressed everyone, and they understood why Lu Chen could become a respected guest advisor for the Sea Pavilion Commerce Guild.
Of course, he also benefited greatly from the exchanges, especially with the Palace Master of the Hundred Flowers Palace, the Evergreen True Lord, and other Nascent Soul True Lords, who had cultivated many exotic high-grade spirit herbs, broadening his horizons considerably.
After several days of exchanges, the Hundred Flowers Banquet was coming to an end.
In the exquisite garden.
The Palace Master of the Hundred Flowers Palace flew forward, her voice reaching the ears of every cultivator present.
"Fellow daoists, today's main event is the exchange of spirit pills, spirit seeds, and other spirit herb-related treasures."
"Each of you may take turns going on stage to introduce the spirit pills or spirit seeds you possess, as well as any other treasures related to spirit herbs."
"At the same time, please also state what treasures you seek. If there are suitable offers, you may exchange them on the spot or negotiate privately after leaving the stage."
"However, let me be blunt. When it comes to exchanging spirit pills and spirit herbs, we strongly discourage coercion or forceful transactions. Should anyone tarnish the reputation of the Hundred Flowers Banquet, they will have the Palace to answer to." The Palace Master's expression turned solemn as she swept her gaze across the cultivators present.
The multitude of cultivators nodded in agreement.
"Very well, let's begin."
As the Palace Master's voice faded, her figure dissipated into countless petals that gently drifted to the ground. A wooden platform, constructed from rare and exotic flowers and grasses, quietly rose from the ground.
"Then I shall go first and set an example." A youth in the early stages of pill formation flew onto the stage and took out a vibrant spirit herb from his storage bag. "This is a thousand-year-old Solomon's Seal. It can nourish the physical body and was cultivated by several generations of spirit herb masters in my clan. I hope to exchange it for a spirit herb that can enhance one's spiritual power."
"A thousand-year-old Solomon's Seal..." Lu Chen mused silently.
Solomon's Seal was considered a rather ordinary herb in the cultivation world, but cultivating it to such an age required considerable time and effort. Without the use of secret maturation techniques or treasures, a single spirit herb master would find it extremely challenging.
"Of course, I am an exception," he added to himself.
With the Spirit Absorbing Grass Pearls alone, he could significantly shorten the growth cycle of the Solomon's Seal, not to mention the abundance of Green Wood Prime Qi and the maturation treasure, the Divine Wood Green Urn.
The youth stood on the stage for a while, but only a handful of cultivators showed interest in the thousand-year-old herb. Unfortunately, spirit herbs that directly enhanced spiritual power were extremely rare, and he eventually left the stage disappointed.
After him, several other cultivators took turns flying onto the wooden platform, but the treasures they presented were mostly spirit herbs, and the occasional spirit seeds failed to pique Lu Chen's interest.
When the time was right, Lu Chen gracefully leaped onto the stage, appearing like a streak of flowing light.
With a casual wave of his hand, three types of spirit herbs appeared before him.
A cluster of verdant tea leaves exuded a clear and serene aura, a flower with twin blossoms danced with lightning, and a lush green willow branch with a root system resembling a precious bottle.
"These three spirit herbs were all cultivated by me, and they are all fifth-grade spirit herbs, considered rather rare varieties." Lu Chen introduced them one by one. "First, we have the Clear Serenity Jade Tea. It can temporarily enhance one's comprehension abilities, although the effect is not permanent and will gradually fade over time. Additionally, it forms a clear spiritual aura around the body, protecting one from evil influences."
"Next is the Five Thunder Conjoined Flower, which contains a strand of the Five Elements Origin Thunder. It has a wide range of uses, including the creation of high-level thunder-attributed talismans, aiding in the cultivation of thunder-based secret arts, and even taming thunder spirit beasts."
"Lastly, we have the Pure Bottle Willow, capable of nourishing one's spiritual soul and physical body. It possesses an incredible healing ability, able to revive the dead and regenerate flesh and bones. It can also be refined into corresponding pills and treasures."
"Due to my obsession with various rare and exotic spirit seeds, I am only interested in exchanging these three spirit herbs for high-grade spirit seeds." Lu Chen explained slowly.
"Clear Serenity Jade Tea! Five Thunder Conjoined Flower! These are extremely rare and powerful spirit herbs with exceedingly high cultivation difficulties. I never expected Fellow Daoist Lu to have cultivated them all."
"And as for the Pure Bottle Willow, please forgive my ignorance, but I have never heard of such a variety before."
"Its ability to revive the dead and regenerate flesh and bones is a true treasure for cultivators like us, who often explore dangerous secret realms and are prone to injuries. It could save one's life in critical moments."
The crowd buzzed with excitement as they gazed at the three spirit herbs presented by Lu Chen, their eyes gleaming with desire.
Even the Nascent Soul True Lords, usually stoic and unflappable, displayed a hint of curiosity.
A woman in a yellow robe was the first to speak up. "Fellow Daoist Lu, I have a sixth-grade spirit seed here called the Spirit-Trapping Cage. It possesses natural restrictive properties. May I exchange it for your Clear Serenity Jade Tea?"
(End of Chapter)
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