You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 687: Phoenix Crying

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The thought vanished, and a strangely shaped ancient book appeared in Lu Xuan’s hand.

The cover of the ancient book was a riot of colors, seemingly made from the tanned skin of some creature, giving off a slippery sensation where it touched Lu Xuan’s skin.

All kinds of bright colors were mixed together, constantly shifting, making one feel dizzy and uncomfortable if they looked closely and concentrated.

His mind focused on it, and he immediately learned the detailed information about the ancient book.

“Disaster Poison Scripture”, a six-product treasure, created by a Spirit Plant Master from the Sect of Evil Infants who was proficient in using poisons.]

[The scripture records detailed information about millions of poisons, antidotes, and several secret techniques related to poison, as well as the method for crafting a virulent magic treasure.]

“I seem to be trending more towards the unorthodox and even sinister paths, which conflicts with my kind-hearted Spirit Plant Master persona…”

Lu Xuan sighed and opened the colorful ancient book.

A quick scan revealed that the book was filled with detailed information about various poisonous insects, beasts, and gases, with corresponding solutions to break their effects listed beneath each one.

“Unfortunately, it’s only the upper part and lacks the mentioned techniques for controlling poisons and the crafting method for the magic treasure.”

“However, it can still enrich my experience and might even help me in cultivating poison-related Spirit Plants in the future.”

“In addition, it can serve as a cookbook for the Hundred Poison Heart Devouring Insect, and the antidotes within can save me a lot of effort.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself as he watched the significantly changed Hundred Poison Heart Devouring Insect on the ground.

The lower part of the “Disaster Poison Scripture” will likely require this insect to break through to fifth rank before it can be obtained.

As a fourth-grade creature, it was already quite an achievement for the Hundred Poison Heart Devouring Insect to grow to its full form; to break through its own limits and become a fifth-grade poisonous insect, it must be fed a large amount of fourth-grade poisons or even fifth-grade poisons.

“There is no need to rush; after all, there isn’t much in the cave abode, but there are still plenty of treasures.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself, allowing the Hundred Poison Heart Devouring Insect to return to the yard.

After nearly half a month of staying in the cave abode, Xuann Yuanzhe came to visit one day.

“Fellow Xuann Yuan, welcome, welcome.”

Lu Xuan sensed the familiar aura outside his cave abode and immediately welcomed the young man inside.

Among the Core Formation cultivators in the Thunderfire Star Cave, he had a fairly good relationship with this person; the two had returned from the Blackwater Star Cave together and had also gone to the Green Wood Star Cave together.

“I’ve been craving something tasty and thought to use some of your Spirit Brew to satisfy the craving. I even brought along some Demon Beast meat to accompany the drink,” the young man said with a smile, placing a piece of fourth-grade Demon Beast Meat on the ground before Lu Xuan.

“Fellow Xuann Yuan, you don’t need to be so polite. If you find the Spirit Brew to your liking, just come over directly,” Lu Xuan said as he immediately served the Spirit Fruit Spirit Brew and went to prepare the Demon Beast Meat.

The two sat in the courtyard halfway up the mountain, watching the endless thunder light in the distance, and toasted to each other’s company.

“To be honest, sometimes I really envy the life you lead, Fellow Lu, staying in your cave abode every day doing what you love, not having to cultivate arduously all year round, nor taking risks in Secret Lands in search of opportunities,” said Xuann Yuanzhe, putting down his bronze wine cup with a melancholic tone.

“Each has its advantages and disadvantages; it all comes down to one’s own choices,” Lu Xuan said.

“With my average talent, I’m already content to have reached Core Formation, plus my cautious nature is the reason I choose to stay in the cave abode, cultivating flowers and plants, seeking a life of peace.

“And while the safety here is higher than venturing out to explore Secret Lands, it virtually eliminates any chance of advancing further.

“Unlike Fellow Xuann Yuan, who can compete for opportunities and find treasures in Secret Lands,” Lu Xuan said calmly.

“I can only harvest what I have within my Spirit Plant Sphere,” he added silently to himself.

“Speaking of which, since you, Fellow Lu, spend most of your time in the cave abode, you should ensure that your cave abode’s defenses are well-prepared to prevent Evil Cultivators from invading and harming your property or even your life,” Xuann Yuanzhe said solemnly.

“Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Xuann Yuan. I have prepared adequately for that, and it would be difficult for cultivators of the same level to enter my cave abode silently,” Lu Xuan replied.

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Lu Xuan confidently said.

“Perhaps I have overthought it, but it’s just that the Heavenly Star Cave has not been very peaceful lately.”

“Do you still remember Fellow Huang Yandong from the Green Wood Star Cave?”

The youth said with a mysterious face.

“I have some impression, I met him once in the Green Wood Star Cave, what about it?”

Lu Xuan replied nonchalantly, his eyes revealing an appropriate amount of curiosity.

“Fellow Huang’s Cave Abode was invaded by evildoers. The place was ransacked, and as for Fellow Huang’s whereabouts, they are unknown, leaving his life or death uncertain.”

“Such an incident has happened?!”

Lu Xuan stood up in shock.

“Is there a possibility that Fellow Huang left the Green Wood Star Cave for some urgent matter and went elsewhere?”

He pondered for a moment and spoke as he sat down.

“The possibility is very low. The Protective Array outside the Cave Abode shows traces of intrusion, and signs of a struggle can also be seen inside.”

“However, judging from the traces on the scene, the battle was not fierce; it seemed to have been a one-sided situation.”

“Hisss, that means the Cultivator who orchestrated the murder of Fellow Huang is quite terrifying.”

Lu Xuan took in a breath of cold air, his acting fully emerging, with an expression as if he was completely uninvolved in the matter.

“Indeed, according to the conjecture of a Golden Core Real Person who entered Fellow Huang’s Cave Abode, it’s very likely that the culprit has a Golden Core Mid-stage Cultivation.”

Lu Xuan nodded thoughtfully.

“Is there a chance that this is related to the previous Tribulation Cultivators? I remember a number of Cultivators died at their hands.”

“It’s possible, but then again, the ones who died initially were mostly Foundation Establishment Cultivators. The notion that Jindan Cultivators would fall silently and unexpectedly is somewhat inconceivable.”

The youth, believing his strength to be not inferior to that lean old man, wore an expression that betrayed his concern upon considering the other’s possible fate.

“The world is indeed a dangerous place. Staying well within one’s Cave Abode, one may still become the target of some malefactor.”

Lu Xuan said with double meaning.

“True, but Friend Lu doesn’t have to worry. The silent and unnoticed deaths of Early Core Formation stage Cultivators will certainly not be overlooked by the inspectors of the Heavenly Star Cave, and naturally, they will not suspect you or me,”

Xuann Yuanzhe said self-mockingly.

Lu Xuan nodded eagerly in agreement.

He wore the Clear Dragonfly Feather Robe, a Treasure Item, which assured him that others would not be able to divine his fate and locate him. Furthermore, being an Early Core Formation stage Loose Cultivator, whose life or death was uncertain, he did not qualify to prompt a Primordial Infant True Monarch to use Divine Skills to search for the Cultivator behind the scenes.

“However, this visit from Xuann Yuanzhe reminds me that I must properly conceal the Chi Wood that came from Huang Yandong,”

“Chi Wood feeds on Flesh and Blood, and Huang Yandong most likely wouldn’t let other Cultivators know of their existence. Still, I must be careful, just in case.”

His Cave Abode was protected by a powerful Formation Restriction. As long as he kept a low profile, it would be difficult for others to discover the existence of Chi Wood.

The two moved past this issue and continued to discuss the latest significant events in the Cultivation World, as well as insights into cultivation.

After a satisfying meal and drink, Xuann Yuanzhe bade farewell to Lu Xuan.

“Fellow Xuann Yuan, you’re welcome to visit again.”

Lu Xuan said with a smile.

“Haha, Friend Lu, you’re so straightforward! See you next time!”

Xuann Yuanzhe laughed heartily, turning into a streak of light that vanished into the sky.

Lu Xuan returned to the Cave Abode, inspecting every Spirit Plant in the Spirit Field. As he was sprinkling Spirit Rain, suddenly, a clear and melodious phoenix cry resounded within the Cave Abode.

The sound was uplifting and clear, striking directly into the depths of the soul.