You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 678: Tree Mother's Invitation

“Green Mountain Scale, a Sixth Grade Beast, contains the diluted lineage of the ancient exotic beast Kylin. It possesses immense strength and gradually masters the divine skills native to the Kylin clan during its growth.”

“Due to an accident during the mother beast’s pregnancy, the life essence condensed and sealed the embryo, cutting it off from the outside world and plunging it into dormancy. A large amount of lively treasures must be infused into the embryo to awaken the young beast’s vitality and consciousness.”

“It’s not actually a stillbirth, but rather in a state similar to hibernation to maintain vitality. It requires a large amount of lively treasures to awaken it.”

Lu Xuan felt a surge of joy in his heart, yet maintained a calm demeanor.

“I didn’t expect to come here and not stumble upon any Spirit Plants, but to unexpectedly discover this sixth-grade beast embryo.”

Once again, he witnessed the power of that ability to understand in detail the special capabilities of Spirit Plants and Spirit Beasts.

“The difference between a living and a dead strange species of sixth grade, if you think of trading a fifth-grade Earth Spirit Doll for a living sixth-grade young beast, no one would entertain such an offer if you mentioned it.”

“Once it is awakened and nurtured to maturity, it will be a great asset, and the gain will be much more compared to the cost.”

“Not to mention the substantial light cluster rewards that will follow, which would result in a huge profit.”

“As for the massive amount of lively treasures, I have Qingmu Origin Energy within me and currently still have a large number of Nascent Soul Grass Orbs. Since the light cluster reward is an unexpected gain, considering it as initial cost, it’s almost no different from getting it for free.”

Thinking this, Lu Xuan had no other alternatives.

“Wang Fellow Daoist, the embryo is still normal. Using it to nurture Spirit Beasts should be no problem. I will exchange it with you right now.”

“Thank you, Friend Lu.”

Delight appeared on Wang Suihuai’s face. The embryo had not hatched for many years, and he had given up hope. Using it just to nurture spirit beasts seemed a waste, so acquiring the special fifth-grade puppet from Lu Xuan already left him completely satisfied.

After the small meeting concluded, some Jindan Cultivators left one after another, but most still stayed in the Cave Abode to exchange insights on cultivation, refining instruments, and alchemy, among other aspects.

During this time, some cultivators even went so far as to spar in Sword Dao and Formula Methods. Lu Xuan always quietly stayed in the corner. If invited, he would politely decline.

He would only speak up when discussing Spirit Plants and Spirit Beasts and alchemy experiences, further confirming the rumors that he specialized in Spirit Plants and practiced alchemy on the side.

After the exchanges ended, he walked with Hermit Yu Lin through some safe areas of the Green Wood Star Cave, experiencing various strange scenes.

That day, he bid farewell to Hermit Yu Lin, planning to return to his Cave Abode.

“I am very thankful for your hospitality these past few days, Fellow Daoist. It has truly broadened my horizons, and I even obtained a desired Spirit Seed at the small meeting. Should you visit the Thunderfire Star Cave next time, do remember to stop by my abode to taste the Spirit Fruits and Spiritual Tea that I have personally cultivated and brewed.”

Lu Xuan stood on a wide green leaf, several zhang across, on the towering tree, smiling as he spoke to Hermit Yu Lin.

“You are too kind, Friend Lu. Previously, when we encountered a demon beast attack in the Thunder Sea, we had no choice but to seek refuge and recuperate in your Cave Abode. I have yet to properly thank you for that!”

“This gathering has enriched me with many Spirit Plant experiences from you, which has been incredibly beneficial.”

“As we part, I have nothing much to offer. Here is some unique Spirit Soil from the Green Wood Star Cave, a fourth-grade known as Origin Green Soil. It contains unique vitality and is suitable for cultivating most Spirit Plants. I hope you won’t mind accepting it.”

Hermit Yu Lin handed Lu Xuan an open Jade Box containing a pile of pale green Spirit Soil, which shimmered with spiritual light, exuding a sense of freshness and nature.

“How can I accept this…”

Lu Xuan feigned reluctance to accept.

“Friend Lu, you’re mistaken here. Initially, you not only took risks to provide us with a safe environment, but you also sacrificed a lot of rare elixirs to help us recover quickly. This small token is nothing.”

Hermit Yu Lin, clutching the jade box, shoved it forcibly towards Lu Xuan’s direction, feigning anger.

“Then Lu Mou will not be polite, thank you fellow Daoist for such a generous gift.”

Seeing that he could not refuse, Lu Xuan gladly accepted.

Just after leaving Jade Forest Hermit’s Cave Abode, he released the Void Nightmare Eye to ensure there were no anomalies nearby. A faint Qingmu Aura emerged from his body, and he directly burrowed into the boundless forest.

Back in the days at Sky Sword Sect, in order to have an escape skill in hand, he had specifically chosen “The Great Five Elements” as his major cultivation technique, which included the Five Elements Escape Technique.

Although he seldom used the Wood Escape Technique, after years of arduous practice and recently being enhanced in understanding by the Pure Luli Tea, he had achieved some success.

When he came to the Green Wood Star Cave, he was with Xuann Yuanzhe, but he was not so sure about going back alone, as he was not very close to him and other cultivators knew that he had obtained the Colorful Corpse Skin, a sixth grade spirit seed, which might prompt some to harbor ill will and attempt to seize it mid-journey.

Out of caution, he purposely delayed for a few days in Jade Forest Hermit’s Cave Abode and, after leaving, immediately entered the boundless forest.

“This trip to Green Wood Star Cave was quite fruitful, securing the sixth grade strange spirit seed Colorful Corpse skin, and also that sleeping sixth grade Green Mountain Scale Embryo.”

Inside the giant tree, he moved through it as agile as a fish, mentally tallying his gains.

Just then, he noticed several streams of spiritual light trailing around him, persistently following him. Even though Lu Xuan increased his speed, they remained not far behind him.

“It turns out to be those Little Tree Maidens.”

Immediately, Lu Xuan became alert. With spiritual energy covering the surface of his eyes, under the effect of the Breaking Illusion Eye Technique, he immediately recognized the origin of the spiritual light.

Although he did not know why they were following him, as a Spirit Plant Master, Lu Xuan naturally had a fondness for these plant spirits and stopped to quietly observe the direction where the tree maidens were located.

Amid light laughter, several two to three foot tall Little Tree Maidens emerged, with delicate and enticing faces fixated on Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan’s lips curved upward, with wisps of Qingmu Origin Energy flowing from his fingertips.

The moment they saw the Qingmu Origin Energy, the eyes of the tree maidens brightened instantly; they shrank in size and unabashedly flew in front of Lu Xuan’s fingers, sucking on the Qingmu Origin Energy.

After feeding, the several tree maidens clung tightly to Lu Xuan’s body, occasionally emitting melodious and pleasant chirping sounds, talking about something unknown.

Lu Xuan focused his mind on them and immediately understood.

“Do you want to invite me to visit your nest?”

He softly asked the slightly larger tree maiden leading the group.

On hearing these words from Lu Xuan, the little green spirit hurriedly nodded.

Lu Xuan hesitated briefly before nodding in agreement; he was quite confident about these tree maidens, considering they were just little spirits with gentle nature, not very powerful.

Moreover, after feeding them Qingmu Origin Energy, he could feel their genuine affection for him, so he was not worried that they would harm him.

“Lead the way then,”

he said with a smile to the lead tree maiden.