You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 675: Colorful Corpse Skin

“Fellow Yu Lin.”

Lu Xuan cupped his fists in greeting and smiled as he spoke.

“Friend Lu is truly a rare guest. I’ve heard from other cultivators that getting you out of your cave abode is as hard as reaching the heavens.”

Hermit Yu Lin chuckled lightly.

“This time, you must stay a few more days in the Green Wood Star Cave, and exchange more on cultivating spiritual plants with us and the other cultivators, and see the unique aspects of the Green Wood Star Cave.”

“Certainly, it would be my pleasure to impose upon you then.”

Lu Xuan followed Hermit Yu Lin into a spacious and serene wooden hut, constructed of numerous bamboo-like branches, entering which one immediately felt a sense of coziness and comfort.

“Let me introduce you to a few fellow cultivators.”

“This is Fellow Xuann Yuan, adept in various thunder-related divine skills, with formidable strength.”

“This is Lu Xuan, a low-key person who rarely leaves his cave abode, one of the few who has advanced to Core Formation in the Sky Star Cave in recent years, with profound accomplishments in the path of spiritual plants.”

There were already four Golden Core cultivators inside the hut, two of whom Lu Xuan had met before, one being Wang Suihuai, whom he had enjoyed a pleasant conversation with in the Blackwater Asterism Cave, skilled in the way of beast mastery, the other was merely an acquaintance, with whom he hadn’t interacted much.

Hermit Yu Lin introduced the other two Golden Core cultivators to Lu Xuan and the others, had the servants bring Spiritual Fruit and Spiritual Tea, issued a few instructions, and then left again to greet the rest of the Golden Core cultivators who were arriving.

Lu Xuan sat in a corner, quietly savoring the Spiritual Fruit and Tea, listening to the conversations of the other Golden Core cultivators, and occasionally interjecting a word or two to make his presence felt.

“Fortunately, the Spiritual Fruits offered by Hermit Yu Lin are uniquely special, and if suitable, I might take some back to cultivate in my cave abode.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself, developing an interest in the Spiritual Fruits he had just tasted.

“Friend Lu.”

Just as he was enjoying the delicious treats, suddenly, a hoarse, old voice rang in his ear.

Looking in the direction of the voice, he saw a thin, old man smiling at him.

“Oh, it’s Fellow Huang, may I know what guidance you have for me?”

Lu Xuan rose and asked.

The old man, whom he had just learned about through Hermit Yu Lin’s introduction, was named Huang Yandong, a loose cultivator also at the Early Core Formation stage.

“Guidance would be too grand a term, but I heard Fellow Lu is skilled in the path of spiritual plants. Coincidentally, I also planted a few spiritual plants, of quite a decent rank, during my downtime. The cultivation process was somewhat arduous, and I definitely want to ask for some advice from you once this gathering ends.”

The thin old man curved his lips into a smile as he spoke to Lu Xuan.

“Oh? May I know what kinds of spiritual plants Fellow Huang has cultivated? Perhaps I might have some insight into their cultivation methods.”

Lu Xuan said humbly.

“The spiritual plants I cultivate are somewhat unconventional in their cultivation methods, even requiring flesh and blood; I wonder if Fellow Lu can accept that?”

“Cultivating with flesh and blood? That would harm the natural order.”

Lu Xuan, skilled in acting, perfectly exhibited a slightly surprised expression.

“Just requiring flesh and blood? I thought it was something more unique…”

He muttered under his breath, paused for a bit, then spoke to the thin old man.

“However, as long as the source of the flesh and blood is proper, it is not unacceptable.”

After entering the Heavenly Star Cave, he had already realized that the cultivators inside were a mixed bunch, unlike the environment of the orthodox sects like the Sky Sword Sect; it was no surprise to see cultivators from minor sects and even evil cultivators frequently.

“Friend Lu, if you can think in this way, then I am relieved. We’ll have a good talk later,” one elder said.

The gaunt old man showed a satisfied expression and turned to leave.

Lu Xuan watched his figure, his expression a mix of a smile and not a smile.

“What a familiar scent of vegetation…”

“This Huang Yandong must have several weird spiritual plants and even possesses more than one Evil Path cultivation technique and divine skills,” Lu Xuan thought to himself.

However, as long as it did not endanger his life or interests, what cultivation techniques others practiced was none of his concern. If they could bring him high-grade spirit seeds, then he was more than happy to treat them as honored guests.

Before long, eight or nine Jindan Real People entered the spacious wooden hut.

“Welcome, friends, to this small exchange meeting I’ve organized,” Hermit Yu Lin said, smiling as he stood on a wooden platform.

Lu Xuan sat below, sweeping the area with his spiritual sense.

The number of cultivators attending the meeting was not large, including himself there were a total of sixteen, but all were Golden Core cultivators, which together made a considerable force.

He noticed one Late Core Formation cultivator, three Mid-Core Formation cultivators, and the rest were Early Core Formation.

From Hermit Yu Lin’s introduction, it was clear that most of the Golden Core cultivators who came were loose cultivators; only three or four were from the Heavenly Star Cave or other sects and family powers in the Liyang Region.

After the meeting began, everyone started exchanging various news and intelligence about the cultivation world, experiences in cultivation, spells, and divine skills, etc.

Lu Xuan had stated from the beginning that his cultivation level was average and he was not good at formula methods, so he remained silent most of the time and did not join in the discussions.

He couldn’t talk about the cultivation techniques he practiced, as whether it was “Mysterious Sky Clear Subtle Method” or “Hell True Water Prohibition Law,” or even “The Scroll of the Hidden Spirit” or “Breaking Illusion Eye Technique,” they were all extremely rare, including two that were of sixth grade, even stronger than the techniques practiced by some of the Mid-to-Late Stage Jindan cultivators.

If he carelessly interacted with them, he might accidentally reveal something, so it was better to remain silent.

Half a day later, when the various discussions about secret lands and cultivation techniques ended, the participants still reluctant to leave, they moved on to exchanging treasures.

Hermit Yu Lin briefly explained the rules: free exchange, no forced buying or selling, and then announced the official start.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan perked up, finally arriving at the moment he had been anticipating.

Several Golden Core cultivators began taking out magic artifacts, elixirs, charms, and materials. The ranks were not low, mostly fifth grade, and some were even of sixth-grade materials.

Those holding the treasures briefly introduced the rank and effects of the treasures, also telling the other cultivators what type of treasures they needed, then quietly waited for someone to contact them for an exchange.

Among those present, those interested would either ask directly or communicate through transmitted messages, and occasionally a cultivator’s face would show joy, making the scene extremely lively.

Among the various treasures that appeared, a few could not compare with those in Lu Xuan’s possession, but they were still quite good.

However, to maximize his interests and obtain spirit seeds, spirit beast embryos, young animals, or related resources, Lu Xuan held back.

A little while later, he noticed a Mid-Core Formation cultivator pulling out a strange piece of bark.

The bark was only the size of a palm, vibrantly colored, and shaped like a freshly peeled living skin, slowly wriggling in the cultivator’s hand.

“I have a special spirit seed in my possession, though it looks like a tree bark, it can actually be cultivated into a spirit plant.”

“Obtained during a journey in the outer domains, it is called Colorful Corpse Skin, probably of sixth grade, willing to exchange for not less than a fifth-grade cultivation technique, divine skills, or a suitable magic artifact,” he said.