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Chapter 918: The Best Time to Become a Spirit Herbalist
Chapter 918: The Best Time to Become a Spirit Herbalist
"I've finally returned to the Thunderfire Cavern."
Lu Chen arrived at his abode, his clothes dusty and his body surrounded by faint traces of thunderous light.
The journey back from the Imperfect Caverns to the Li Yang Realm had been uneventful, aside from the constant buffeting by the harsh winds. For Lu Chen, with his robust physical body, it had been a good opportunity to stretch his limbs.
"All is well."
Holding a delicate white flower bud, Lu Chen gazed at the images projected on its petals, his heart relaxing as he stood a few li away from his cave abode.
After Flower Alluring Slave confirmed that there were no abnormalities around the cave, Lu Chen confidently approached the barrier of the Myriad Obstacle Spirit Crystal Formation and activated it.
"Roar!"
"Growl!"
"Hiss~"
As soon as he entered, he was greeted by a chorus of sounds from the various spirit beasts, each vying for his attention.
Lu Chen wished he had the divine power of multiple arms, so he could soothe all his beasts at once.
"Come, come, come! This time, I've brought you all a new delicacy to fill your hungry bellies."
He smiled as he produced the prepared meat of the Silver-horned Giant Fish, causing it to float in the air and tantalize the beasts.
The silver-white fish meat, taken from a creature weighing thousands of pounds, was a delicacy for the spirit beasts, even after discarding the parts that had been assimilated by the True River's waters.
Within half a hour, Lu Chen had prepared several dishes using different cooking methods and distributed them among the eager spirit beasts.
After consuming the fish meat, the spirit beasts' auras underwent subtle changes.
The Thunder Dragon and the Thunder Ghost underwent the most noticeable transformations.
The Thunder Dragon's silver-white horns absorbed the scattered thunderous spiritual energy, while the Thunder Ghost beat its waist-like drum-shaped tumor in a boisterous display, filling the entire cave with the sound of thunder.
Leaning his chin on one hand, Lu Chen turned to observe the spirit beasts enjoying their feast, a hint of gentleness softening his gaze.
Ever since the Thunder Ghost had followed him back to the cave, it had shed its initial strangeness and now carried itself with the air of an old steward.
Especially when the Demon Ghost Vine had tried to lure Little Tree into the Bewitching Peach Forest, the Thunder Ghost had always appeared in time, its lips curled as if in mockery, preventing the naive Little Tree from falling into a lustful haze.
Once the spirit beasts were satiated, the Thunder Ghost and the Grass Puppet cleaned up the remnants, and Lu Chen retired to his room for a well-deserved rest.
Time flew by as he tended to his fields, cultivating spirit herbs and nurturing his spirit beasts. Before he knew it, another month had passed.
During this period, Lu Chen remained in his cave abode until one day, his neighbor, Guo Bingqiu, invited him for a small gathering.
Leaving the Grass Puppet to watch over the cave, Lu Chen rode his sword light to Guo Bingqiu's abode.
"Fellow Daoist Guo, it's been a while. Your complexion has improved significantly," Lu Chen greeted with a smile.
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Lu, please come in! There are a few other daoists waiting for you as well!" Guo Bingqiu replied with a hearty laugh.
Lu Chen followed him into the cave abode.
Passing through the rock gardens, they arrived at a quiet courtyard.
The cultivators present were all loose cultivators from Thunderfire Cavern, and Lu Chen was familiar with most of them. He seamlessly blended into the group.
"Fellow Daoists, do any of you know about the upcoming Grand Spirit Assembly hosted by the Li Yang Dao Sect?" a Foundation Establishment stage female cultivator asked after a brief chat.
"I've heard a little about it," replied a thin, elderly cultivator with a slight nod.
"The Grand Spirit Assembly is a rare event in the cultivation world. The Li Yang Dao Sect holds it only once every hundred years. If you've recently advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, you might not be aware of it."
"During the assembly, the Li Yang Dao Sect will invite various beings from the myriad realms to attend."
"The Yao Clan, deities, mystical beings, innate spiritual creatures, eminent Buddhist monks, and Wu Clan cultivators, all those who are qualified to enter the Grand Spirit Assembly are undoubtedly the most outstanding talents in the cultivation world."
The thin elderly man spoke enthusiastically.
"Fellow Daoist Guo, among us here, you possess the highest cultivation. Have you received an invitation from the Li Yang Dao Sect?"
The female cultivator turned to Guo Bingqiu and asked.
"I'm just a loose cultivator, and my cultivation is not considered extraordinary even in Tianxing Cave," Guo Bingqiu replied with a calm expression.
"Not to mention that I'm still recovering from my injuries. Even at my peak, the Li Yang Dao Sect wouldn't have given me a second glance."
"That's true. Even those geniuses from the various sects might not be invited to participate. As loose cultivators, our chances of attending such an event are indeed slim." Lei Zheng, who had once asked Lu Xuan to nurture the Nine Scholars Treasure Tree, sighed.
The others murmured in agreement, accustomed to the status of loose cultivators.
"Speaking of which, there is one fellow cultivator among us who is qualified to enter the Grand Spirit Assembly."
Guo Bingqiu said mysteriously.
"Which fellow cultivator has such abilities?" someone asked, puzzled.
"Of course, I'm referring to Fellow Cultivator Lu Xuan."
Guo Bingqiu turned to the corner where Lu Xuan was tasting a spirit fruit and addressed him.
Lu Xuan raised his head and smiled at the group.
"Fellow Cultivator Lu is also a loose cultivator, and a Spirit Herbalist at that."
"Don't forget, Fellow Cultivator Lu is also a guest advisor for the Hai Lou Merchant Guild."
"Indeed, that would qualify him for an invitation to the Grand Spirit Assembly."
Realization dawned on one of the cultivators.
"Fellow Cultivator Lu, could you enlighten us? Will you be attending this Grand Spirit Assembly?"
Lu Xuan nodded gently.
"I once coincidentally forged a friendship with Daoist Yao Qingyue of the Li Yang Dao Sect. Before he ventured into the Thunder Sea, he dropped by and gave me an invitation."
Lu Xuan explained briefly.
"A personal invitation from a Daoist?"
The group exclaimed in surprise.
The status of a Daoist from the Li Yang Dao Sect was extremely revered, ranking above the leaders of some medium and small sects. Every Daoist was a proud son of heaven, standing halfway to the Golden Core realm.
The fact that such a prestigious figure would personally invite a loose cultivator surprised everyone present.
"I have some understanding of spirit beasts, which is how I came to know Daoist Yao Qingyue."
"I suppose I was invited because they value my knowledge in spirit herbology?"
Lu Xuan smiled as he spoke.
"That makes sense. Among all cultivators in Li Yang Jing, your skills in spirit herbology are second to none. You are more than qualified to attend the Grand Spirit Assembly."
With Lu Xuan's reminder, the group realized the reason for his invitation.
"If only I had focused on studying spirit herbology back then."
"Although it might not compare to artifact refining, pill concoction, or talisman making, if I had improved my skills to a level just below yours, Fellow Cultivator Lu, I might have also become a guest advisor for the Hai Lou Merchant Guild and received an invitation from the Li Yang Dao Sect."
Regret flashed in the eyes of one of the cultivators.
"Yes, among the hundred arts of cultivation, cultivating spirit herbs is relatively less challenging. If one puts their heart into it, they should be able to achieve decent results."
Lu Xuan's expression remained unchanged, but he smiled coldly inside.
"The best time to study the art of cultivating spirit herbs is during the Qi Refining stage, followed by now."
"If any of you fellow cultivators here are interested in learning how to cultivate spirit herbs or tame spirit beasts, I might be able to offer some small insights."
"With your natural talent for cultivation, you will surely progress swiftly. Perhaps one day, I might even need to seek guidance from you."
Lu Xuan spoke sincerely.
(End of Chapter)
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