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Chapter 932: Unskilled in Combat, Coveting Treasures
Chapter 932: Unskilled in Combat, Coveting Treasures
The two flew towards their destination.
"Brother Lu, we have arrived."
In a quiet valley, Yao Qingyue descended gently, with Lu Xuan close behind.
The valley was lush and verdant, filled with high-level spirit herbs, some of which were unfamiliar even to Lu Xuan, their origins likely tracing back to exotic realms.
Scattered throughout were several elegant pavilions, currently occupied by over thirty individuals engaged in passionate discussions.
"Fellow cultivators, I present to you, a spirit herbologist—Brother Lu Xuan."
"This is Lu Xuan, a renowned spirit herbologist in the Central State, ranking among the top in the Seven Realms. He also serves as a guest advisor for the Hailou Commerce Guild."
The crowd's curious gazes fell upon Lu Xuan and Yao Qingyue as the latter introduced them amicably.
"So it's Brother Lu, your reputation precedes you."
"The spiritual brews crafted by Brother Lu are considered top-notch throughout the Yunxu Domain."
"Greetings, Brother Lu."
Among the group, some had already heard of or even met Lu Xuan before, and they greeted him warmly. The rest, who hailed from other realms, were equally cordial.
"Brother Lu, this is Qing Fu, a true disciple of the Shenmu Sect. She is proficient in various wood-element divine techniques and is extremely powerful."
Yao Qingyue pointed to a gentle and serene young woman as she introduced her to Lu Xuan.
The woman, also at the late Jindan stage, wore a beryl-green robe adorned with mystical flowers and grasses that seemed to come alive, exuding a natural aura.
"I've long admired the Shenmu Sect, and your grace and elegance exceed my expectations, Sister Qing," Lu Xuan said, bowing respectfully.
"Greetings, Brother Lu. Your reputation has reached our sect as well," Qing Fu replied with a smile, her voice as crisp and pleasant as a babbling brook.
"I've admired the legendary Shenmu Sect for a long time and hope to have the opportunity to visit," Lu Xuan said sincerely. He had, after all, coveted the complete Shenmu Qinghu for many years.
"On behalf of my sect, I welcome you, Brother Lu," Qing Fu said, her smile widening at the hint of admiration in Lu Xuan's words.
"Brother Lu, this is Xuanchen, a member of the Xuan Clan. He possesses an innate Spirit Vine and has an extraordinary affinity for all kinds of spirit herbs."
Yao Qingyue introduced a demon cultivator, whose entire body was a greenish-blue hue, with his arms hidden within the wide sleeves of his robe, as if something were writhing within.
His head was covered in long, greenish-black hair, braided into numerous thin plaits. When Lu Xuan's gaze landed on them, the braids seemed to writhe like snakes, emanating a dangerous aura, only to return to normal a moment later.
"Greetings, Brother Xuan," Lu Xuan nodded with a smile.
Having cultivated numerous vine-type spirit herbs himself and even tamed a Yaogu Creeper, Lu Xuan felt a sense of camaraderie with this member of the Xuan Creeper clan.
"Well met, Brother Lu," Xuanchen nodded and smiled in return.
"And this is..."
Yao Qingyue proceeded to introduce the rest of the group, which included spirit herbologists from different realms and sects, members of the wood-attribute demon clan like Xuanchen, and even grass and wood spirits who had taken human form, accompanying their elders to attend the Wanling Convention.
With the introduction of a true disciple from the Dao Sect, the group naturally held Lu Xuan in high regard and treated him amicably.
Lu Xuan casually chose a spot to sit and listened to the group's discussions with a smile on his face.
Seeing that Lu Xuan had seamlessly integrated himself, Yao Qingyue took his leave.
Indeed, the gathered cultivators were the cream of the crop from various realms, each with a profound understanding of spirit herbs. Many even possessed unique cultivation techniques, and Lu Xuan benefited immensely from their exchange.
Over time, Lu Xuan had developed an intimate understanding of the various stages of spirit herb growth, and when it came to the types of spirit herbs he had cultivated before, his knowledge was unparalleled.
Whenever he offered his insights, he did so from a place of profound understanding, effortlessly guiding the group with just a few words of wisdom.
As a result, the group treated him with even more enthusiasm and friendliness, eagerly exchanging contact information with him.
It wasn't until nightfall that the various creatures and cultivators reluctantly bid Lu Xuan farewell.
In the days leading up to the official start of the Wanling Convention, Lu Xuan often returned to this secluded valley to gather with other spirit herb experts, both cultivators and creatures alike. During this time, he would occasionally visit his senior brothers from the Sword Sect or explore the Li Yang Dao Sect under Yao Qingyue's guidance.
Soon enough, the day of the convention arrived.
After a grand and spectacular welcoming ceremony, the countless cultivators and creatures were divided into smaller groups based on their cultivation levels and other factors.
Among them, the Nascent Soul True Lords gathered to share their insights and teachings. Each day, several True Lords would impart their experiences to the Golden Core cultivators, sharing their journeys of forming their Golden Cores, preparing to breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage, the challenges they faced during the breakthrough, and the impact of their cultivation techniques on their path.
Lu Xuan joined in on a few of these gatherings, feeling as if he had gained a deeper understanding.
Additionally, there was a large group of Golden Core cultivators who had assembled to exchange knowledge about various divine abilities and a myriad of cultivation arts.
Lu Xuan, based on his own practices, participated in sessions related to spirit herbs, pill refinement, artifact forging, talisman crafting, array formation, spirit brews, and beast taming.
"Unknowingly, I've managed to master so many cultivation techniques," Lu Xuan mused as he walked away from the crowd, a sense of wonder in his voice.
With the various cultivation techniques and secret arts he had obtained from the light spheres, as well as the experience packs, he had become proficient in multiple cultivation arts.
Of course, due to the limitations of the experience packs, his expertise was specialized rather than broad, unlike that of a typical pill refinement master.
However, this specialization allowed him to create value that surpassed that of other cultivators.
For example, in pill refinement, setting aside low-grade pills, he had achieved a level of mastery in crafting third-grade Foundation Establishment Pills and fourth-grade Dust Cleansing Pills that could be considered consummate or even at the grandmaster level. His success rate was significantly higher than that of other pill refinement masters.
In addition to the activities mentioned above, the Li Yang Dao Sect also organized a large-scale sparring event.
This event was exclusively for Golden Core cultivators, open to disciples of the Dao Sect as well as creatures and cultivators from other realms. Anyone who met the requirements could sign up to participate.
The rewards were extraordinarily generous. The first-place winner would receive a medium-grade magical artifact, while the second-place winner would be awarded a seventh-grade talisman. Even up to the hundredth place, the rewards were abundant.
"Lu Shidi, are you interested in giving it a try? With your cultivation level, you have a good chance of making it into the top hundred," Wan Chong said encouragingly.
"No, no, thank you for the offer, Senior Brother Wan. I'd rather not embarrass myself," Lu Xuan quickly declined, shaking his head.
"Over the years, I've focused my efforts on cultivating spirit herbs and have rarely engaged in combat or honed my fighting skills," he explained.
"I may have the cultivation base, but I'm not skilled in combat. Whether it's magical artifacts, talismans, divine abilities, or secret techniques, I'm far behind you all, the pride of heaven," he added, a hint of self-deprecating humor in his voice.
"So, I can only look on with envy as you two compete for those treasures," he sighed softly.
"This competition isn't worth me expending my efforts for such meager rewards," he thought to himself.
(End of Chapter)
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