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Chapter 943: Generous Rewards, Old Acquaintances
Chapter 943: Generous Rewards, Old Acquaintances
"You flatter me, Master," Lu Chen said, lowering his head with a smile, a hint of shyness in his expression.
"Although I have tamed a Disaster-grade Evil Spirit Flesh Spirit God and the Thousand-Hand Demon, which will grow to possess Golden Core-level battle strength, and nourished countless bizarre spirit herbs with the blood, flesh, souls, and bones of innumerable cultivators and demons, I am indeed a pure herbologist.
A herbologist who has risen above the petty joys of low-level slaughter."
He mocked himself inwardly.
After completing the entire identity authentication process, Lu Chen smoothly obtained the identity badge of a disciple of the Dongxuan Sword Sect.
The badge was palm-sized, with the characters 'Dongxuan' written on the back, the brushstrokes as sharp as swords. If one focused their spiritual sense on it, it felt as if dozens or even hundreds of sword auras were rushing towards their face.
In the corner was the name 'Huanzhen', indicating Lu Chen's identity as a disciple of the Huanzhen Sword Peak.
On the front were the characters 'Lu Chen' in blood-red, containing a trace of his essence blood and soul.
However, the identity badge was imbued with clever mechanisms and restrictions. If a cultivator attempted to extract the essence blood and soul of a Sword Sect disciple from within, it would automatically trigger the mechanism, completely destroying the identity badge.
This was also to better protect the disciples of the Sword Sect.
Next, he received a set of standard magic robes and a flying sword, among other items, belonging to an inner sect disciple.
"Congratulations, Lu Chen, for officially becoming an inner disciple of the Dongxuan Sword Sect," Yuanrong said with a smile.
"Thank you, Master Yuan," Lu Chen replied, examining the identity badge in his hand. He felt a sense of surrealness in his heart.
It seemed like he could see the figure of that young man who had joined the Tianjian Sect over eighty years ago.
The two returned to the main hall of Huanzhen Sword Peak, and Yuanrong was about to take Lu Chen to choose an upper-grade cave abode.
Suddenly, several sword lights shot over from a distance.
In addition to Jian Huanzhen, there were two other Golden Core True Lords, a middle-aged cultivator with a solemn expression, and a young man with a strange spiritual eye on his forehead.
"Greetings, Master Huanzhen and fellow Masters," Lu Chen quickly greeted with reverence.
"Has Lu Chen already become an inner disciple?" Jian Huanzhen asked, his eyes falling on the badge hanging at Lu Chen's waist, a warm smile on his face.
"Let me introduce you. This is Li Xuancheng, an elder of the Spirit Herb Palace. He has cultivated numerous high-grade sword grasses and is one of the top sword grass herbologists in the Sword Palace."
Jian Huanzhen pointed to the solemn-looking middle-aged cultivator and introduced him to Lu Chen.
"Greetings, Elder Li," Lu Chen said respectfully.
"Good."
A slight, stiff smile appeared on Li Xuancheng's face, a rare expression for him.
"This is Elder Gu Yun. He specializes in eye techniques and is adept at identifying various spirit herb seeds," Jian Huanzhen continued.
"Greetings, Elder Gu," the young man with the spiritual eye on his forehead returned the smile and greeted Lu Chen.
"Lu Chen, I have already shown the two elders your improved Fourth-Grade Thousand Lightning Sword Grass and the Small Dongxuan Sword Gourd," Jian Huanzhen said.
"We have made a preliminary appraisal, but we still need you to provide the corresponding spirit herb seeds and, most importantly, the condensation method for final confirmation."
Jian Huanzhen paused for a moment, then said to Lu Chen, "Are you ready to proceed?"
"No problem," Lu Chen replied. He had anticipated this requirement and immediately took out several spirit herb seeds and two pale green jade slips from his storage bag. The jade slips contained the condensation methods for the Thousand Lightning Sword Grass and the Small Dongxuan Sword Gourd, respectively.
Gu Yun took the spirit herb seeds and slowly opened his spiritual eye. A faint green light permeated the seeds, eventually fading into the air.
"Based on the vitality of the spirit herb seeds, they indeed match the new varieties of sword grass and gourd. It seems that neither was created by chance," Gu Yun concluded after a moment of contemplation with his eyes closed.
"Good."
Li Xuanchun nodded slightly.
"Lu Shizhi, it has been basically confirmed that these two new Spirit Seeds were improved by you."
"However, to ensure absolute certainty, we still need to verify if the cultivation method is feasible."
"Regardless, thank you, Shizhi, for presenting such precious things to the sect."
He said with a gracious smile.
The cultivation methods of high-level Spirit Seeds are invaluable wherever they are, and the two Spirit Seeds improved by Lu Chen are closely related to the Sword Sect, making them even more precious.
"This is what Shizhi should do."
Lu Chen bowed his head and replied.
"The two improved Spirit Seeds, both the Sword Grass and the Sword Gourd, originated from the sect, and now they have returned in a different sense."
"It is my honor to be able to contribute to the sect's strength using these two cultivation methods, no matter how insignificant it may be."
His words were sincere and earnest.
This statement caused the three people present to nod in agreement, their gazes filled with appreciation as they looked at Lu Chen.
"Lu Shizhi, now that you have joined the Sword Sect and offered such rare treasures, the sect will certainly not let you suffer any losses."
"Here is a token of ten thousand Sword Points, which holds considerable purchasing power within the sect and can be exchanged for various rare treasures. Please accept it, Shizhi."
"There will be another substantial reward after these Spirit Seeds of yours take root and sprout."
"The sect will spare no effort in cultivating and maturing them, and once the ability to condense them is confirmed, there will be a final reward."
Li Xuanchun's expression turned solemn as a storage bag slowly floated towards Lu Chen.
"Thank you, Master!"
Lu Chen expressed his gratitude, unable to decline such a generous offer.
After Li Xuanchun and Gu Yun left, Jian Huanzhen's face lit up with a fervent smile.
"Shizhi, you must keep this token of ten thousand Sword Points safely."
"The Sword Palace's Spirit Seed Hall has invested a lot. This first reward is already quite substantial."
"With ten thousand Sword Points, you can basically exchange it for a seventh-grade flying sword or a top-quality seventh-grade spirit pill within the sect."
He explained to Lu Chen.
"No wonder it's the renowned Dongxuan Sword Sect; their generosity is remarkable."
Lu Chen marveled inwardly.
However, the two cultivation methods he provided were well worth this reward.
Although they were only fourth-grade, they were incredibly suitable for the Dongxuan Sword Sect, as if they were tailored for the sect.
...
The mountains stretched endlessly.
This place was the living and cultivation area for external disciples, housing over ten thousand Sword Sect disciples.
In front of a quiet mountain peak, a black and white Tai Chi pattern silently appeared and quickly spun, enlarging in size. Ger Pu, with his dual black and white pupils, emerged from the pattern.
He flew towards a small courtyard and, after a deep glance into its depths, spoke: "Fire Brother, I, Ger Pu, have come to visit you."
Not long after his words fell, a child wearing a bright red robe flew out from inside. He had an innocent-looking face, but his expression carried a noticeable trace of fatigue.
"Ger... Elder Brother."
The child bowed to Ger Pu in greeting.
"I've told you countless times; there's no need for such formality between us. Just call me Older Brother."
Ger Pu said helplessly.
"With Elder Brother having achieved the Golden Core stage, it's improper to continue addressing each other as Older Brother."
The child was none other than Hu Lin'er, the former True Disciple of Tian Jianzong. However, he was still at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.
"I came here this time because I have a matter to discuss with you, Fire Brother."
"Please speak, Elder Brother."
Hu Lin'er replied respectfully.
"Do you still remember Lu Chen, our fellow disciple from Tian Jianzong, who was a Spirit Seed Master?"
"He has returned to the Dongxuan Sword Sect and was even accepted as an inner disciple by Jian Zhenzhen."
Ger Pu said calmly.
(End of Chapter)
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