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Chapter 830: New Cultivation Rewards?
Chapter 830: New Cultivation Rewards?
Among the fifth-grade spirit plants, the Condensing Seed Technique was far more valuable than the Spirit Seed.
The Condensing Seed Technique of each Spirit Plant was extremely rare, especially for those of the fifth-grade.
The birth of a fifth-grade Spirit Seed required the alignment of various heavenly signs and blessings, similar to the Fifth-Grade Sword Grass of the Heavenly Sword Sect, which could only be occasionally cultivated in the sect's treasured Sword Pool.
Unlike lower-tier Spirit Plants that could be obtained in large quantities, even the occasional acquisition of a single Fifth-Grade Spirit Seed could accumulate substantial Orb rewards over time.
"Fellow Daoist Mo, to think you managed to find a Fifth-Grade Condensing Seed Technique. This truly exceeds my expectations of you, Brother Lu," he marveled.
"I obtained it at a great cost and with a stroke of incredible luck," the elder replied gravely.
"May I ask about the origin of the Primordial Spirit Herb?" Lu Xuan inquired, feigning curiosity.
"The Primordial Spirit Herb originates from the foreign cultivation world. It is a rare Spirit Plant from those lands, imbued with an extremely rich and pure spiritual energy. When consumed, it can directly enhance one's spiritual power, even showing noticeable effects for Golden Core cultivators," the elder explained.
"It can also be used to refine precious fifth-grade elixirs that enhance one's cultivation," Lu Xuan added with a nod.
For Golden Core cultivators, relying on elixirs to increase their spiritual power was usually limited to third and fourth-grade elixirs. Ordinary Golden Core cultivators simply couldn't afford to consume fifth-grade elixirs regularly.
Moreover, according to the elder's description, the Primordial Spirit Herb could enhance the spiritual power within a cultivator's body once it matured, which piqued Lu Xuan's interest even further.
"A Spirit Plant that enhances spiritual power may very well cause the Orb to offer related treasures or directly bestow a substantial amount of cultivation progress," Lu Xuan mused.
Approaching the late Golden Core stage, Lu Xuan was always planning ahead, making preparations for his future breakthroughs.
"Based on past experience, once I break through to the Nascent Soul realm, the cultivation rewards from the Third-Grade Ice Firefly Grass will drastically decrease," Lu Xuan thought.
"Improving it to a Fifth-Grade Spirit Grass is as difficult as ascending to the heavens."
"Improving the First-Grade Spirit Firefly Grass to the Second-Grade Water Firefly Grass, and then to the Third-Grade Ice Firefly Grass, required an immeasurable amount of time and effort."
"The chances of further improving this particular Spirit Grass to a Fifth-Grade Spirit Plant are exceedingly slim due to its inherently low grade."
"It would be ideal if there were an alternative source of cultivation rewards from the Orb."
Lu Xuan's thoughts raced with possibilities.
Of course, this was just his initial speculation, and he knew that putting his plan into action would require considerable time.
At the very least, he had to first ascertain the authenticity of this Condensing Seed Technique and, if proven genuine, collect the corresponding Primordial Spirit Herb and Spirit Seed.
"Fellow Daoist Mo, may I examine the Condensing Seed Technique to verify its authenticity?" Lu Xuan asked after some deliberation. "After all, a Fifth-Grade Condensing Seed Technique is exceedingly rare, and it's always best to be cautious."
"By all means, Fellow Daoist Lu. Go ahead and inspect it," the elder replied. "This jade slip is inscribed with a unique restriction. Even a Nascent Soul cultivator's spiritual sense would be unable to quietly unravel it. They could only forcibly enter it. However, you should be able to access the initial portion of the Condensing Seed Technique, and with your talent in the way of Spirit Plants, you should be able to discern its authenticity."
Lu Xuan nodded slightly and extended his spiritual sense into the jade slip.
After carefully examining the initial portion, just as he was about to continue, his spiritual sense detected a seemingly simple yet remarkably resilient restriction.
Without attempting to break the restriction, Lu Xuan withdrew his spiritual sense from the jade slip.
"It is indeed a Fifth-Grade Condensing Seed Technique."
"Rest assured, the Purifying Bottle Willow is still here," Lu Xuan replied with a smile. A strange willow branch appeared before him, its roots entwined like a precious bottle, and its verdant branches exuded a refreshing aura that invigorated the senses.
"Indeed, it is the Purifying Bottle Willow!" The elder exclaimed in delight.
"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Mo, my spiritual soul and physical body have suffered severe injuries in the past, leaving me with hard-to-erase internal wounds. This Purifying Bottle Willow in your hands can purge these ailments from my body completely," he continued with a sigh.
"The value difference between a fifth-grade Condensing Seed Technique and a similarly ranked spirit herb is quite significant, Fellow Daoist Mo. How do you wish to trade with me?" Lu Xuan inquired.
"Since you bring it up, Fellow Daoist Lu, I won't beat around the bush," the elder said. "In addition to the Purifying Bottle Willow, I also wish to obtain five hundred medium-grade spirit stones. What do you think?"
The elder pondered for a moment before tentatively asking.
"No problem," Lu Xuan nodded in agreement.
The price proposed by the elder was already quite reasonable. Even without considering the Condensing Seed Technique's unique significance to Lu Xuan, he had gained a substantial advantage in the trade regarding the spirit herb and the technique.
As long as the conditions were met, he could obtain an endless supply of treasures from it. Moreover, spirit stones were the least of his concerns, given his current abundant wealth.
Lu Xuan took out five hundred medium-grade spirit stones and handed them over to the elder, along with the Purifying Bottle Willow. In exchange, he smoothly acquired the milky white jade slip.
After verifying its authenticity, the elder did not linger and departed satisfied.
Lu Xuan saw him out and returned to the back room of the shop, gazing at the jade slip in his hand with immense satisfaction.
"It seems that I should indeed treat others with kindness more often," he mused, recalling the previous encounter and sighing softly.
At the Hundred Flowers Banquet, the elder had been determined to obtain the Purifying Bottle Willow, even hinting at a potential dispute. Fortunately, Lu Xuan had handled the situation adeptly, offering a compromise that satisfied both parties.
Who would have thought that a casual and unintentional action back then would bring such bountiful returns now?
"I must find that Primordial Spirit Herb spirit seed as soon as possible and see what kind of light group reward it yields when it matures," Lu Xuan thought to himself.
He headed to the general store, where Wen Qian briefed him on the recent happenings and presented some of the spirit seeds he had collected.
Unfortunately, they were all common varieties, mostly of the third and fourth grades. Not wanting to disappoint Wen Qian's good intentions, Lu Xuan decided to take them back to his cave abode and plant them casually, hoping to obtain satisfactory treasures from them later on.
Before leaving, he offered a few words of encouragement to Wen Qian, urging him to continue his efforts.
Subsequently, Lu Xuan made his way to the Sea Pavilion Chamber of Commerce.
He was greeted by Mu Daoren, who was busy appraising various treasures within the chamber.
After tending to some minor matters related to spirit herbs, Lu Xuan engaged in casual conversation with Mu Daoren, bringing up his ongoing search for the Primordial Spirit Herb, a high-grade fifth-grade spirit seed.
Upon hearing this, Mu Daoren and the female cultivator with the surname Wen immediately pledged to actively collect information and assist Lu Xuan in acquiring the Primordial Spirit Herb spirit seed.
The female cultivator inquired at several branch offices of the chamber of commerce but to no avail. Only two branch offices possessed mature Primordial Spirit Herbs, but they were of no use to Lu Xuan.
"It's not for any other reason; I just want to witness the growth of a spirit herb that I cultivated with my own hands," Lu Xuan replied nonchalantly to Mu Daoren's curious inquiry, his face impassive.
(End of Chapter)
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