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Chapter 919: Special Supply for the Dao Sect
Chapter 919: Special Supply for the Dao Sect
"Brother Xu is too kind," said Guo Bingqiu with a smile. "In the pursuit of any art, be it cultivation or any other path, one needs more than just hard work to reach the pinnacle. One must also possess a rare and exceptional talent."
"Take spirit herbologists, for example. Some cultivators have an innate affinity with spiritual herbs, while others can quickly master various techniques related to them and reach the pinnacle or even the grandmaster realm in a short time."
"So, it's certainly no easy feat to become a spirit herbologist of Brother Lu's caliber."
"That's true for low-level spiritual herbs. But for high-level ones, cultivating them to maturity requires a lot of time and energy. Among you, who would be willing to set aside your cultivation and devote all your attention to nurturing spiritual herbs like Brother Lu?" Lei Zheng's words made the lively cultivators calm down.
Lu Xuan sat quietly to the side, a smile on his face.
He wasn't the least bit worried that any of the cultivators present would disrupt his peaceful farming life.
Just the ability to understand the detailed status of all spirit herbs set him far above other spirit herbologists.
Moreover, other spirit herbologists didn't have the advantage he had—the ability to not only harvest spiritual herbs but also receive several times more spirit spheres as a reward.
One could say he was a born spirit herbologist.
After the small gathering, Lu Xuan bade Guo Bingqiu and the others farewell and returned to his cave abode.
For the next month, he stayed in his abode, content to cultivate spiritual herbs and raise spirit beasts.
The spiritual herbs in the spirit fields were thriving.
The eighteen newly planted Myriads of Forms Grasses, nourished by the demon beasts' essences, had already taken root and sprouted, their tiny seedlings bearing a fierce visage.
The Spirit Marvel Tea, planted earlier, was of a higher grade and had only just begun to sprout.
The tender green leaves were bathed in a clear light, giving those who beheld them a sense of peace and calm.
The growth rate of the fifth-grade Rending Cloud Bamboo far exceeded Lu Xuan's expectations. In just half a year or so, it had already reached a height of about twenty feet.
Although it couldn't compare to ordinary bamboo, it was still considered extraordinary among spiritual herbs.
The rest of the spiritual herbs also exuded vigor, growing lush and vibrant.
Among them, the fourth-grade Thousand Lightning Sword Grass and the improved fifth-grade Pure Yang Golden Lotus, as well as the Five Elements Mirage Fruit, had all entered the maturation stage, and it wouldn't be long before they could be harvested for spirit spheres.
As for the lower-grade spiritual herbs, Lu Xuan was able to harvest some decent treasures from time to time, continuously replenishing the stock of his general store.
On this day, as he was inspecting the spirit fields, a deep voice suddenly sounded from outside the cave abode.
"Is Fellow Daoist Lu in? I am Feng Fei, a disciple of the Liyang Dao Sect. I have come with a matter to discuss."
"A disciple of the Liyang Dao Sect?"
Lu Xuan's spiritual sense swept out, and he discovered a dignified young man standing outside the cave abode, surrounded by a myriad of fine lightning arcs.
The young man had a cultivation base at the middle stage of pill formation. He wore a dark blue daoist robe similar in style to the one Yao Qingyue had worn.
After sensing that the young man's aura was normal, Lu Xuan did not hesitate. He flashed out and appeared outside the cave abode.
"I am Lu Xuan. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Feng. Please excuse my lack of manners in welcoming you from afar," he said with a smile.
"I've long admired your reputation, Fellow Daoist Lu. It's a pleasure to finally meet you," Feng Fei said, bowing in greeting.
"Fellow Daoist Feng is too kind. As a fellow cultivator, I am but a humble vagrant cultivator, nothing more," Lu Xuan replied with modesty.
After exchanging pleasantries, Feng Fei took out a unique token belonging to the Liyang Dao Sect to verify his identity. Then, he followed Lu Xuan into the cave abode.
"Fellow Daoist Feng, this Jade Washing Spirit Dew is personally brewed by me, and it has received quite positive reviews. Please have a taste," Lu Xuan said as he served a spirit fruit and poured a full cup of the dew for his guest.
"It's rich and pure, as if it could wash away the impurities within one's body. Such a fine brew, Fellow Daoist Lu. You truly deserve your reputation as a master brewer in the Liyang region," Feng Fei praised.
Feng Fei took a sip of the clear and flawless spirit brew, as translucent as white jade, and savored it thoughtfully. "Fellow Daoist Lu is too modest. Your skill in brewing is truly remarkable."
"You're too kind, Fellow Daoist Feng. It's a mere trifle, not worth mentioning," Lu Xuan said with a smile, before changing the subject. "May I ask what brings you to my humble abode?"
"It is indeed related to your spirit brew," Feng Fei replied.
"The Liyang Dao Sect is about to host a grand gathering of spirits, and we will need a large quantity of spirit fruits and brews to entertain the powerful beings from various realms."
"Finding suitable spirit fruits is relatively easier, but the same cannot be said for spirit brews."
"I have long heard of your reputation, Fellow Daoist Lu, and after tasting several of your brews, I must say that both their grade and quality are exceptional. That is why I have come to place a bulk order with you."
"Which spirit brews does the Dao Sect require, and how many of each?" Lu Xuan inquired thoughtfully.
"We will need a hundred bottles each of Jade Washing Spirit Dew, Ice Marrow Spirit Brew, and Hundred Fruit Spirit Syrup. Additionally, we require thirty bottles each of the fifth-grade True Sword Liquid and Green Condensed Dew," Feng Fei listed the orders.
"The grand gathering is still about a year away. May I ask how much stock you currently have, and if you will be able to produce enough brews within this year?" Feng Fei asked, curious about Lu Xuan's capabilities.
"I do have some in my possession, and there are also some stored in my general store. However, I will still need to brew a significant quantity, especially the fifth-grade True Sword Liquid and Green Condensed Dew," Lu Xuan replied, giving a rough estimate.
"Brewing fifth-grade spirit brews is no simpler than refining spirit pills of the same grade. It requires a vast array of materials and an intricate process. One wrong step could ruin the entire batch," Lu Xuan explained, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face.
"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Lu. If you are lacking in materials, the Dao Sect will provide them to you at a price that is twenty percent lower than the market rate, and we can deduct the cost from your payment," Feng Fei assured him.
"Fellow Daoist Feng, you have considered everything so thoughtfully. I have no objections whatsoever," Lu Xuan said with a smile, grateful for the opportunity.
Having absorbed a fair number of experience packages related to brewing the True Sword Liquid and Green Condensed Dew, Lu Xuan's success rate in crafting these brews far surpassed that of ordinary brewers. He was naturally eager to take advantage of this opportunity to acquire a large number of materials at such a favorable price.
"Excellent. Now, may I ask how much you charge for each type of spirit brew?" Feng Fei inquired, a smile playing on his lips.
"Seven thousand five hundred lower-grade spirit stones per bottle for the Jade Washing Spirit Dew, Hundred Fruit Spirit Syrup, and Ice Marrow Spirit Brew. As for the fifth-grade True Sword Liquid and Green Condensed Dew, I charge thirty thousand lower-grade spirit stones per bottle. What do you think?" Lu Xuan asked tentatively, hoping his prices were reasonable.
"The prices are fair, and I agree to your terms," Feng Fei replied without hesitation.
Before visiting Lu Xuan, he had sought out more than a dozen brewers skilled in the art of spirit brews, but only a handful could consistently supply fourth-grade brews, and their prices were slightly higher than Lu Xuan's.
With lower prices, a wider variety, and superior quality, Feng Fei had no reason to refuse.
Lu Xuan, too, was immensely satisfied. After absorbing a large number of experience packages related to brewing, his skill had reached a masterful level.
Just his success rate with the fifth-grade brews would be enough to outshine other brewers, not to mention his expertise with the fourth-grade ones.
As for the fifth-grade Ape Demon Wine, he had brewed only a small quantity and had not absorbed the relevant experience package, so he refrained from selling it on the market.
"The total comes to four million and five hundred thousand lower-grade spirit stones. Here is two hundred thousand mid-grade spirit stones as a down payment. The remaining half will be delivered to you after deducting the cost of the materials," Feng Fei said, producing a small mountain of mid-grade spirit stones that floated towards Lu Xuan.
"No problem at all!" Lu Xuan readily agreed, marveling at the financial prowess of the Dao Sect.
(End of Chapter)
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