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Chapter 816: I Can Only Be an Ordinary Spirit Herbalist
Chapter 816: I Can Only Be an Ordinary Spirit Herbalist
The fiery red-gold furnace was no larger than a palm, floating before Lu Chen as it slowly spun, exuding an extraordinary might.
Adorned with intricate patterns of flora, fauna, and everything in between, the furnace glowed with a faint spiritual light from its base. When Lu Chen probed it with his spiritual sense, he could see pristine white flames burning within.
Even with his ethereal spiritual sense, he could feel the searing heat of those pure white flames.
Lu Chen focused his mind on the furnace, and soon, detailed information about it appeared in his consciousness.
The Yuan Yang True Fire Furnace, a sixth-grade treasure. Forged from tens of thousands of pounds of Red Yang Fire Ore and a large amount of refractory spirit ore, it contains countless fifth-grade Yuan Yang True Fires, suitable for refining most pills and some spiritual artifacts.
It can slightly increase the success rate of refining and the quality of pills and artifacts.
"A sixth-grade auxiliary treasure..."
Lu Chen looked at the tiny furnace before him with satisfaction.
"It's perfect for both pill refining and artifact forging, just what I need to make up for my shortcomings."
Although he had already achieved grandmaster-level proficiency in refining foundational pills like the Qi Consolidation Pill and the Dust Cleansing Pill, and had made progress in artifact forging, the furnace he had been using was just an ordinary high-grade one, far inferior to the Yuan Yang True Fire Furnace before him.
"My journey in pill refining and artifact forging is about to take off."
Lu Chen couldn't help but exclaim.
He carefully put away the furnace and turned his attention to the Yuan Yang Wood placed beside it.
Yuan Yang Wood was an even better artifact-forging material than Wugeng Wood, capable of being refined into various artifacts. The spiritual wood itself emanated a supremely yang aura, naturally suppressing yin, demons, and evil spirits.
However, with his current artifact-forging skills, he was still quite far from being able to refine this fifth-grade Yuan Yang Wood.
"Let's first try my hand at refining the mature Wugeng Wood from before."
With the Essence of Hundred Refinements, its corresponding experience package, the Thirty-Six Furious Winds, and now this sixth-grade Yuan Yang True Fire Furnace, Lu Chen felt incredibly powerful, like a grandmaster artifact forger.
He set to work immediately, collecting his thoughts and simulating the process of refining a flying sword in his sea of consciousness.
Then, he took out a pitch-black piece of spiritual wood and meticulously treated it according to the steps.
Half a day later, after countless intricate procedures, a flying sword with flowing black light appeared before Lu Chen.
"A fourth-grade flying sword, luckily refined.
Although it's slightly inferior to the Wind and Thunder Sword of the same grade and the few flying swords in the sword sheath's harem, its quality is still quite good. It should be well-received by many Qi Refinement cultivators if I put it up for sale in the general store."
Lu Chen mused to himself.
For solitary cultivators or those from small sects and families, obtaining a decent flying sword was already quite an accomplishment, and they wouldn't ask for more.
In comparison, Lu Chen felt a bit ungrateful, as he had the Peacock King Sword, the White Bone Killing and Living Sword Grass, and the Light-Splitting and Shadow-Escaping Sword Grass, all of which were either stored in his dantian or the Gluttonous Insect Pouch, collecting dust.
Refining flying swords was just an occasional hobby for him; his main focus remained on cultivating spiritual herbs, with everything else taking a back seat.
On this day, as Lu Chen was inspecting the condition of his spirit plants in the spirit fields, a gentle voice echoed from outside his cave abode.
"Is Fellow Daoist Lu in his cave abode? I am Qi Wuhedng. May I pay you a visit?"
Lu Chen's spiritual sense swept out and landed on a middle-aged cultivator with a refined and elegant demeanor standing quietly outside.
The cultivator's aura was deep and profound, and his eyes were a silvery-white color. Delicate thunder patterns radiated from his eyes, giving him a profound and otherworldly appearance.
He was none other than Qi Wuhedng, the Cave Star Envoy of the Thunderfire Planet Cave, possessing a Core Formation cultivation base. He was in charge of managing the Thunderfire Planet Cave on behalf of the Cave Master.
"So it's Fellow Daoist Qi. Please forgive me for not coming out to greet you."
"Brother Lu, have you broken through to the middle stage of the Golden Core?" he asked, unable to contain his curiosity.
"I had a sudden realization while secluded in my cave recently, and fortunately, I was able to break through," Lu Chen replied nonchalantly.
Although he had deliberately delayed his breakthrough by over a decade, it still caught Qi Wuhedng off guard.
"If I recall correctly, Brother Lu, you advanced to the Golden Core stage in the Thunderfire Cave, right?" Qi Wuhedng inquired, deep in thought.
"I remember it being only thirty-some years ago. I didn't expect you to advance to the middle stage of the Golden Core so quickly," he continued, his tone reflecting his admiration.
Qi Wuhedng's eyes betrayed a hint of astonishment, revealing his inner turmoil despite his calm demeanor.
Lu Chen had always presented himself as a passionate spirit herbalist, uninterested in the pursuits of other cultivators, such as exploring secret realms and seeking opportunities. His gentle nature had kept him from conflicts, giving him an innocuous appearance.
And yet, this unassuming spirit herbalist, who seemed unskilled in combat, had quietly reached the middle stage of the Golden Core. How could that not be surprising?
"Your progress in cultivation can rival that of disciples from major sects," Qi Wuhedng remarked, a hint of envy creeping into his voice as he admired Lu Chen's smooth advancement.
"Brother Qi, you flatter me," Lu Chen quickly responded.
"I merely dedicated the time others spent exploring secret realms to my cultivation," he explained humbly.
"While this may have reduced my chances of acquiring opportunities and treasures, it allowed me to focus solely on improving my cultivation, free from distractions."
"Additionally, I've cultivated numerous high-grade spirit plants and used the spirit stones I earned to purchase pills and artifacts that enhance spiritual power. So, my progress has been decent."
Lu Chen sighed, putting on an act of self-deprecation for Qi Wuhedng's benefit.
"There's no need to belittle yourself, Brother Lu. Even if your artifacts and abilities are not on par with those of your peers, your spiritual power at the middle stage of the Golden Core is more than enough to overpower those in the early stage," Qi Wuhedng reassured him.
"Haha, Brother Qi, there's no need to worry. I'm well aware of my limitations," Lu Chen replied, fully embracing the persona of an ordinary spirit herbalist.
"I might not stand a chance against early-stage Golden Core cultivators with abundant treasures."
"However, with my cautious nature and average talent, I'm content to have reached the middle stage of the Golden Core. Advancing to the late stage or the Nascent Soul stage is beyond my wildest dreams."
"From now on, I'll just be an ordinary spirit herbalist."
"To achieve this level as a spirit herbalist is already a remarkable feat."
Hearing Lu Chen's words, Qi Wuhedng was momentarily speechless. After a long pause, he finally managed to utter, "Different paths lead to different destinations. Even a spirit herbalist can find their way to survival if they are cautious and prudent."
"In the future, I hope to rely on Brother Qi's support," Lu Chen said gratefully.
"Of course," Qi Wuhedng assured him as he savored the delicious spirit fruits and elixirs offered by Lu Chen in the courtyard.
"By the way, the reason for my visit is to extend an invitation to you, Brother Lu, to attend a joyous occasion hosted by the Thunderfire True Lord," Qi Wuhedng said, changing the subject.
A golden invitation flew out from his wide sleeve and hovered in front of Lu Chen.
(End of Chapter)
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