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Chapter 860: Fertilizer Delivered Right to His Doorstep
Chapter 860: Fertilizer Delivered Right to His Doorstep
"Unknowingly, I've accumulated quite a few Seventh-grade treasures."
Lu Chen gazed at the Yin-Yang Primeval Magnetic Divine Needle floating before him, his spirit soaring with excitement.
Excluding the spirit herbs, the Seventh-grade treasures he possessed included the Nanming Thunderfire Mirror, the Liuli Red Phoenix Bone, the Blood Devil Refining Infant Technique, the Grand Confucian Palace, and the newly acquired Yin-Yang Primeval Magnetic Divine Needle.
This didn't even include the incomplete Grand Five Elements Annihilation Formation and the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Sword Formation.
"I reckon that even an ordinary Golden Core cultivator wouldn't have as many Seventh-grade treasures as I do."
He thought to himself as he kept the Yin-Yang Primeval Magnetic Divine Needle in his Gluttonous Bug Pouch, intending to properly refine this extraordinary treasure when he had free time.
"In the Spirit Fields, among the Sixth-grade spirit herbs, the Flying Thunder Herb is about to mature, and the Heaven-Defying Fruit and the Ghost-Eating Evil Vine in the Fengyuan Star Cave have already entered the maturation stage."
"Additionally, in the Eight Trigrams Palace, the Xun Wind Palace won't take too long to yield several high-grade treasures."
Lu Chen's thoughts drifted as he returned to the courtyard.
Half a month had passed, and he maintained his usual routine, staying within his cave abode and only venturing out occasionally to visit the Star-Plucking Tower or socialize with familiar cultivators nearby.
Through his deliberate inquiries, he had gained a rough understanding of the current situation in the Liyang Realm.
Demonic cultivators were still rampant, attracting countless cultivators to engage in relentless hunting, which also resulted in considerable casualties within the cultivation world.
Lu Chen speculated that the spatial barrier of this realm had been severely damaged, but it wasn't evident yet due to the overwhelming power of the Central Plains.
Nevertheless, regardless of the situation, it had little to do with him as a spirit herbologist. All he could do was stay in his cave abode, peacefully cultivating his spirit herbs and casually collecting a few orbs along the way.
On this day, as he was inspecting the spirit herbs in the spirit fields, a familiar voice reached him from outside his cave abode.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, I am Zheng Xing'an. I happened to pass by your cave abode and thought to pay you a visit."
Lu Chen's spiritual sense swept out, and he noticed a Golden Core cultivator clad in heavy armor standing outside his abode.
"So, it's Fellow Daoist Zheng," Lu Chen murmured to himself as he flashed out, opening the Ten Thousand Barrier Mysterious Crystal Formation to greet his guest.
This Zheng cultivator was a Golden Core guard from the Sky Star Cave, often patrolling the area around Lu Chen's cave abode. Occasionally, he would drop by for a visit.
Due to his limited information, Lu Chen had specifically befriended him, offering spirit fruits and spirit brews as treats and, at the same time, gathering various news and rumors.
Having a good relationship with the star envoy, Qi Wuheng, and being so generous and hospitable, it was only natural that they became acquainted over time.
"Welcome, Fellow Daoist Zheng. Please come in," Lu Chen said with a warm smile.
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Lu, you're too kind. I was passing by the vicinity and couldn't help but think of the delicious spirit brew you make. I had to stop by and see if I could get a taste of it," the Zheng cultivator said in a deep, resonant voice, his face and body concealed within the standard armor of the Sky Star Cave.
"Fellow Daoist Zheng, there's no need to be so polite. I might not have much else, but I have plenty of spirit brew," Lu Chen replied with a laugh. He seemed to remember something, and his eyes swept the surroundings, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
"By the way, where are the other Foundation Establishment guards who usually accompany you?"
"Oh? Recently, the Sky Star Cave has been plagued by demonic cultivators, so our patrol duties have increased. They've been assigned to another area, separate from me," Zheng Xing'an explained casually.
"Is that so?" Lu Chen asked, a slight frown creasing his brow.
"Indeed, the intrusion of demonic cultivators has disrupted the peace for both the loose cultivators residing in the Sky Star Cave and you guards. It must be exhausting for all of you," Lu Chen said, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist. By the way, I recently cultivated a type of spirit fruit called the Mystical Immortal Peach. It tastes quite delightful. I invite you to try some, Fellow Daoist Zheng."
Zheng Xing'an glanced at the enchanting peach and popped it into his mouth.
Lu Xuan's consciousness focused on him, a subtle smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
Sure enough, a thought flashed through his mind.
An Illusion Mirage Demon, adept in illusion techniques and possessing extremely strong stealth capabilities. It can transform into various forms, infiltrate a cultivator's body, and silently occupy their physical body and divine soul, appearing no different from a regular person.
"So it is an evil demon!"
Lu Xuan maintained his calm expression, but his heart stirred with surprise.
"I never expected an evil demon to infiltrate the area where loose cultivators reside, and even attempt to harm me."
"If not for my previous encounter with the White Bone Palace cultivators in the Fengyuan Star Cave, I might have been startled by it."
Previously, after returning from the Fengyuan Star Cave, he had formed the habit of constantly observing his guests after sending out spirit fruits and spirit brews.
If they were cultivators, everything would appear normal. But if an evil demon had infiltrated and occupied their body, detailed information about the demon would be revealed.
He often sent spirit fruits and spirit brews to familiar cultivators, so this behavior was already expected and did not seem unusual.
"It seems that it wanted to infiltrate my cave abode and act against me."
Lu Xuan's spiritual sense remained alert as he followed behind Zheng Xing'an, who was now under the control of the evil demon.
"Well, it's convenient to have fertilizer delivered right to my doorstep."
He led Zheng Xing'an towards the quiet courtyard located at the waist of the mountain.
"Roar!"
Suddenly, a rough roar startled them, and Lu Xuan and Zheng Xing'an turned to see the Cloud-Walking Lynx, which had been residing in the mountains, standing beside them. Its pair of emerald green eyes fixed on Zheng Xing'an, its body arched in an aggressive stance.
"This unusual Cloud-Walking Lynx is naturally sensitive to sinister things, and it has consumed quite a few of the strange eyes on the Hundred-Eyed Aberrant Wood. I never expected it to be so effective today, actually sensing the abnormality in this cultivator behind me."
Lu Xuan's thoughts raced.
"But I can't let you ruin this opportunity, not when I have fertilizer delivered right to my door."
He sent a calming thought towards the Cloud-Walking Lynx.
"Fellow Daoist Zheng, this lynx is a spiritual beast that I've raised for many years. We share a deep bond."
"However, due to its limited interactions with other cultivators, it can be a bit shy and wild. Please don't take offense."
Lu Xuan explained to Zheng Xing'an, who was standing behind him.
"It's quite alright. Perhaps it's because I've killed quite a few evil demons recently, and the residual aura is making your spiritual beast uncomfortable, resulting in this reaction."
Zheng Xing'an replied slowly.
"Let's go to your courtyard, and I'll have a few cups of spirit brew. Then, I'll get to know your spiritual beast better."
His words, laden with hidden meaning, fell into Lu Xuan's ears, who now knew his true identity.
"Of course, I'll summon it again later so that Fellow Daoist Zheng can get acquainted with it."
Lu Xuan replied casually, but his mind was plotting something else.
"You want to get close to my spiritual beast? I think it's better to get close to my spiritual plants."
"Becoming one with them, nurturing them day and night—there's no closer bond than that."
Within his dantian, the deep purple jade mirror floated, with thunder and fire flickering as if they could erupt with terrifying might at any moment.
The thunderbolts of spiritual lightning seemed to sense something, moving about joyfully and more actively than ever before.
Hidden beneath his skin, his entire skeletal structure had transformed into a brilliant golden color, and a phoenix silhouette was silently taking shape.
(End of Chapter)
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