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Chapter 797: Diligent and Dutiful
Chapter 797: Diligent and Dutiful
Suspended in front of Lu Chen was a silvery-white flying sword, about three feet in length. Its blade was etched with intricate array patterns, and its sword intent was awe-inspiring.
With a gentle wave of Lu Chen's hand, countless bolts of lightning surged forth from the sword, illuminating the area in a brilliant white light that lingered for a long while before dissipating.
He focused his spiritual sense on the sword, immediately gaining a detailed understanding of it.
Thousand Thunder Sword, a fifth-grade flying sword imbued with powerful thunderous might. Eighteen identical thunder-attributed flying swords can form the sixth-grade Thousand Thunder Sword Array.
When activated, the array unleashes infinite thunder, possessing immense destructive power capable of instantly annihilating most late-stage and perfected Core Formation cultivators.
"A sixth-grade sword array, capable of easily annihilating most Golden Core cultivators!" Lu Chen marveled as he gazed at the sword in his hand.
Its offensive power far surpassed that of his sixth-grade Imprisoning Buddha image.
"Eighteen fifth-grade flying swords, combined with the power of the array, it's no wonder it possesses such might," he thought.
"It's a pity that mature Thousand Thunder Sword Grass cannot be used as a substitute. I still need to collect all eighteen; a daunting task indeed."
He reached out and gently touched the third white globule of light.
The globule shattered silently, releasing countless tiny specks of light that soared into the sky.
In an instant, they coalesced into a slender river of light that flowed into Lu Chen's body.
Obtained one fourth-grade Thousand Thunder Sword Grass, acquired the sixth-grade array 'Thousand Thunder Sword Array' (2/18)
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With that thought, another silvery-white flying sword appeared before him.
Its blade was also covered in intricate array patterns, subtly distinct from the first sword.
The two swords resonated, emitting sword cries as if responding to each other.
"One more fragment obtained," Lu Chen said with a slight smile.
There were a total of twenty Thousand Thunder Sword Grass plants, and after harvesting three globules of light, he would use some of the remaining seventeen to condense spirit seeds.
Since this was his first attempt, he could only rely on his prior experience with seed condensation, which might result in a lower-than-average yield.
Fortunately, Lu Chen's ability to monitor the spiritual plants' conditions saved him a lot of trouble.
Over the next half month, Lu Chen harvested seven more globules of light as rewards, five of which were sword array flying swords.
Wielding all seven swords together, their unleashed sword intent was savage and destructive, already forming the prototype of a sixth-grade sword array.
The other two globules yielded two Thunder Roar Sword Cores, which Lu Chen temporarily stored in his Gluttonous Worm Pouch.
One day, as he inspected the spiritual plants in his spirit fields, a familiar gentle voice echoed from outside his cave abode.
"Friend Lu, are you in your abode? I, Zhang Jiuzong, have come to ask for a cup of your spirit brew."
Lu Chen's spiritual sense swept out, identifying the visitor as Zhang Jiuzong, a high-ranking member of the Commerce Guild, with a late-stage Core Formation cultivation. The two of them had a fairly good relationship.
"It's Fellow Zhang! My humble abode may not have much, but I can certainly offer you as much spirit brew as you desire," Lu Chen replied, appearing at the entrance of his cave abode as a white light and opening the array to welcome Zhang Jiuzong in.
The two of them arrived in a quiet courtyard.
Lu Chen brought out various spirit fruits and spirit brews, arranging them neatly before the refined-looking cultivator.
"Excellent, excellent! It was worth my while to keep thinking about these spirit brews," Zhang Jiuzong exclaimed as he alternately drank the Hundred Fruit Spirit Juice and the Jade Wash Spirit Dew, unable to hide his satisfaction.
In the cultivation world, there were very few cultivators who specialized in brewing spirit juice and spirit brew, and those who could brew high-quality spirit brews like these were even rarer, like phoenix feathers and qilin horns.
"If Fellow Zhang likes them, feel free to take a few bottles with you," Lu Chen said with a smile.
The two of them were close, and Zhang Jiuzong had often shown care and concern for Lu Chen in the past, so a few bottles of spirit brew were a negligible gift.
"Haha, thank you, Fellow Lu!" Zhang Jiuzong laughed heartily.
"Since you're so generous, Fellow Zhang, I can't be stingy either," he said, a mysterious smile playing on his face.
A flash of spiritual light later, a white jade bottle with a slender neck appeared before him.
"This is Moon Essence, meticulously crafted by gathering the essence of the moon during specific times in certain blessed lands," Zhang Jiuzong explained. "Each drop is a labor of time and effort."
"It is imbued with a rich vitality, benefiting cultivators, spirit plants, and spirit beasts alike." He continued, "Brother Lu, you may consume it yourself or use it to nurture your spirit plants and beasts."
Before Lu Chen could express his gratitude, ten spirit seeds appeared before Zhang Jiuzong. They were the size of eggs, shimmering with spiritual light, and their surfaces were uneven, resembling dazzling diamonds reflecting the starlight.
They were the Fifth-Grade Starfruit seeds that Lu Chen had cultivated before.
"Brother Lu, the five Starfruit seeds you cultivated on our behalf not only matured but also turned out to be of remarkable quality." Zhang Jiuzong said, "The Commerce Guild recognizes your talent in spirit plant cultivation, so they have specifically gathered ten Starfruit spirit seeds for you to cultivate."
"I, Lu Chen, will do my utmost to live up to the guild's expectations and ensure that these ten Starfruit spirit seeds mature successfully." Lu Chen's heart leaped with joy, but he maintained a calm demeanor as he replied with a bow.
If I don't take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on some Starfruit spirit seeds, where will I get the resources for the Star Gazing Contemplation Technique and the Star Banner?
"We appreciate your hard work, Brother Lu." Zhang Jiuzong continued, "But the guild wouldn't want you to labor without compensation. Consider this bottle of Moon Essence as a token of our appreciation, and we will express our gratitude more substantially once the spirit plants mature."
"Brother Zhang, you are too kind." Lu Chen replied, "As a guest advisor to the guild, I benefit from the conveniences the guild provides, so it is only right that I contribute in return. A few spirit plants are but a small effort."
"Moreover, as a spirit planter myself, my greatest joy lies in cultivating rare and exotic spirit plants and witnessing their growth." He added, "The joy of harvest is immeasurable!"
Lu Chen's smile widened as he portrayed a diligent and dutiful image.
Zhang Jiuzong was deeply moved by Lu Chen's words, and his expression of appreciation deepened.
"Brother Lu, your dedication puts me to shame." He bowed respectfully towards Lu Chen, "From now on, if the guild acquires any high-grade and rare spirit seeds, I will make sure to secure them for you."
"It will not only ensure a good outcome for the spirit seeds but also fulfill your passion for cultivation." He paused, then made a solemn promise to Lu Chen, "You have my word on it."
"Thank you, Brother Zhang!" Lu Chen expressed his gratitude.
The Sea Pavilion Guild is one of the top three powers in the Liyang territory. As long as I demonstrate my expertise in spirit planting and successfully cultivate all the guild's commissioned spirit seeds into high-quality spirit plants, a positive cycle will form. The guild will think of me first whenever they obtain high-grade spirit seeds, and I'll be able to casually reap those light sphere rewards.
As for the guild's compensation, it suddenly didn't seem that important anymore.
"To be honest, Brother Lu, the guild is cultivating a rare Sixth-Grade spirit plant in a blessed land in the outer realm, and its value far surpasses most spirit plants of the same grade." Zhang Jiuzong said, "If you're interested, I can make a request to the Nascent Soul elder in the guild once the spirit seed matures. With your abilities, your chances of success should be high."
(End of Chapter)
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