You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 666: Tiger Leopard Grass

The higher-ups of the Commerce Association all had a favorable view of Lu Xuan’s actions after he became a Guest Elder.

Lu Xuan’s mastery in the field of Spirit Plants was unanimously affirmed by them. He identified many mutant and strange realm Spirit Plants with a success rate far surpassing that of other Spirit Plant Masters in the association.

Thus, when issues arose with the Fifth Rank Spirit Plants in the Blessed Land, the higher-ups of the Commerce Association thought of Lu Xuan.

“Alright, I’ll trouble Friend Zhang to take me to that Blessed Land to have a look,”

Lu Xuan pondered for a moment, then said.

As a Guest Elder of the Sea Tower Commerce Association, solving problems related to Spirit Plants was part of his duty. Moreover, he could use this opportunity to demonstrate his profound knowledge in Spirit Plants and easily gain the association’s trust, thereby obtaining a large number of high-grade Spiritual Seeds.

Having latched onto a support far mightier than the Sky Sword Sect, Lu Xuan needed to take full advantage of it.

After making his decision, Lu Xuan made some preparations, activated two major formations, instructed the Grass Puppets and the Collective Spirit Beasts with his Spiritual Sense to guard the Cave Abode well, and then left with Zhang Jiuzong.

High above in the sky, where black winds swept and lightning flashed with thunder, Lu Xuan stood on a Treasure Ship, calmly watching the bizarre spectacle outside the Spiritual Energy Shield.

“Friend Lu, come over and sit. Try the Spiritual Tea I’ve collected over the years. Although it’s not as good as your Spirit Brew, it has its own unique flavor,”

called the elegant middle-aged cultivator not far away.

“Sure.”

Lu Xuan agreed delightedly, taking a sip of the hot tea brimming with Spiritual Energy.

“Rich and mellow, with a sweet and lasting aftertaste, not bad,”

he commented with a smile.

“Looking at your previous behavior, it seems that Friend Lu rarely ventures into high altitudes?”

Zhang Jiuzong asked with a puzzled look on his face.

“That’s right, I mostly stay in the Cave Abode, focusing on cultivating Spiritual Plants. The occasional outings are only nearby, I’ve never experienced entering the Void,”

Lu Xuan replied indifferently.

“After Core Formation, you’ll frequently travel to the Whole Sky Realm, which requires traversing through the Void.”

“The depths of the Void harbor many dangers including spatial rifts, wind blades, strange lightning, ancient beasts, and so on. You must be prepared in advance for these,”

the elegant middle-aged man said solemnly as he introduced the potential dangers in the Void.

“But, Friend Lu, you needn’t worry about this excursion.”

“The Blessed Land of the Commerce Association isn’t too far away, and there aren’t many dangerous areas along the way. Furthermore, with the protection of my Fifth Rank Treasure Ship, your safety will be fully guaranteed,”

he stated, with a hint of pride in his voice while referring to the Treasure Ship beneath them.

“I envy Friend Zhang for having such resources. I don’t know how many Spirit Plants I would need to cultivate to possess a Treasure Ship like this,”

Lu Xuan said earnestly.

He wasn’t wrong in his remark. Up to now, no such rewards had emerged from the light clusters he had acquired, and it was uncertain when he might uncover high-rank speed-type treasures.

Zhang Jiuzong, however, misunderstood his meaning and spoke to reassure him:

“Friend Lu, there’s no need to worry. With your Spirit Plant Mastery, just save up for a few more years, and you too can try to buy a similar Treasure Ship.”

Lu Xuan sighed softly, his mind preoccupied with how to obtain the high-rank Spirit Plants needed to build such ships.

An hour later, the Treasure Ship arrived at a large prohibition.

The prohibitions seemed natural, emanating a strong and dangerous aura. Lu Xuan secretly activated his Breaking Illusion Eye Technique, but couldn’t discern the intricacies of the prohibition. He estimated that it was very likely Sixth Grade or above.

Zhang Jiuzong flew to the front of the large prohibition, took out a Commerce Association Jade Token from his bosom, dropped a drop of essence blood onto it, and the surface of the prohibition surged with spiritual light, creating a narrow passage.

The Jade Token radiated a brilliant light, enveloping both Lu Xuan and himself as they entered a vast and boundless space.

“This is the Blessed Land owned by the Commerce Association,” Zhang Jiuzong said.

What came into view was a grey and misty world, where beast-shaped spirit shadows flickered past from time to time.

“Because there are countless Monster Beast Spirit Souls inside, it was named the Spirit Phantom Blessed Land,” he explained.

“The Spirit Souls here are quite different from normal Monster Beast Spirit Souls. They are more substantial in form and generally much stronger, with some even having developed significant Spiritual Intelligence,” Zhang continued.

“The Commerce Association has explored the Blessed Land for many years, yet has never found the reason behind these strange Spirit Souls.”

Zhang Jiuzong pulled out a Flying Sword and flew slowly at low altitude.

“Those Monster Beast Spirit Souls are everywhere. If we encounter them head-on, we are likely to be attacked by a swarm. Although solving the problem wouldn’t be too difficult, it would waste time, so it’s better to avoid them,” he advised.

Lu Xuan nodded and, controlling his Wind-Thunder Sword, followed closely behind Zhang Jiuzong.

“Due to the Blessed Land’s special circumstances, some strange spiritual plants have also emerged over time. The problematic Spiritual Plant in question is one of those,” Zhang Jiuzong said as they ventured on.

The two landed gently in a spacious valley.

The valley was enveloped in thick grey fog, with bursts of howling sounds coming from its depths.

Zhang Jiuzong deactivated the formation outside the valley and led Lu Xuan inside.

Upon reaching a Spirit Field with pure and rich Spiritual Energy, Lu Xuan noticed that many Spirit Plants were planted there.

In the center, more than a dozen tall Spirit Plants particularly drew the eye.

The Spirit Plants were twisted together from numerous grey grasses as thick as fingers, knotted and powerful, with an odd shape that, at a first glance, resembled a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, exuding a ferocious and fierce presence.

Without examining them closely, Lu Xuan could still tell at a glance that the state of the Spirit Plants was not good.

Black spots appeared on the grey trunks, with thin wisps of black air drifting from the spots, and one could faintly smell a putrid odor coming from the air.

“The name of the Spirit Plant is Tiger Leopard Grass, its Rank is Fifth Grade. It needs to absorb the Spirit Souls of tiger and leopard species during its growth. Once mature, it can be used to concoct high-grade Body Refinement Core Pills or for direct tempering.

The Commerce Association went to great lengths to acquire these numbers of Spirit Plants. If they all die, the loss would not be insignificant,” Zhang Jiuzong said, looking at the somewhat dilapidated Tiger Leopard Grass in front of him with a hint of worry in his voice.

A similar expression appeared on Lu Xuan’s face. So many Fifth Grade Spirit Plants, even the quantity in his own Cave Abode might not be more. If they were all to die, it would indeed be a pity.

“Friend Lu, I entrust the care of these Spirit Plants to you. With your Spirit Plant Mastery, I believe you can find out the root of the problem with these Tiger Leopard Grasses,” Zhang Jiuzong said.

“Friend Zhang overestimates Lu Mou. I can only say I will try my best without any absolute certainty of finding the root cause,” Lu Xuan replied calmly.

With his special ability that allowed him to check the detailed status of Spirit Plants at any time, all he needed to do was complete the planting process for the Tiger Leopard Grass to know the problem. However, he wouldn’t easily disclose it.

Firstly, the ability was too incredible; if it aroused suspicion in others, it would be all harm and no benefit to him. Secondly, if he solved the problem too smoothly, it wouldn’t reflect his worth.

If a locksmith could open a door in a few seconds, the owner would only feel it was not worthwhile. One must intentionally create some resistance.