Chapter 1008: 106 Green Emperor Longevity Leaf

Chapter 1008: Chapter 106 Green Emperor Longevity Leaf

He could have stayed within the Tree Realm, waiting for the Xuan Ji Tree Mother and the numerous Plant Spirits to express their gratitude, but if he left and Guo Bingqiu and the others couldn’t find him, it would be hard to explain to them later.

Moreover, if the Nascent Soul True Monarchs within the Tree Realm were to find out, they might suspect him.

It was better to go with the flow and wait for the storm to settle before entering the Tree Realm again to claim his rewards.

Arriving outside the Tree Realm, Lu Xuan looked around.

The surroundings were the unique mountain forest environment of the Green Wood Star Cave, but the Plant Spirit Aura was not even a tenth as rich as that of the Tree Realm.

His Spiritual Sense swept the area, and there were more than ten Jindan Cultivators around, all looking into the depths of the forest, discussing animatedly.

“Damn it, I had just spotted a Fifth Grade Spirit Pill and was about to harvest it when I was inexplicably transported here.”

“Isn’t that the case? I’d put in so much effort to subdue a rare Plant Spirit only to watch it remain in the Tree Realm, unable to get it into my Spirit Beast Bag.”

“I fared slightly better than my fellow Cultivators here. I was fighting a Monster, about to be defeated, when suddenly I was outside the Tree Realm.”

A tall, thin old man spoke with a relaxed expression.

Lu Xuan took out his Communication Talisman and soon learned of Guo Bingqiu and the others’ location.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, six Loose Cultivators from the Thunderfire Star Cave had gathered together.

“Friend Lu, it’s good you’re okay. We heard you were trapped in some Prohibitions and Restrictions and were worried that you hadn’t been sent out.”

Upon seeing Lu Xuan, Guo Bingqiu’s face showed a smile as he asked with concern.

“Thank you for your concern, Fellow Guo. Lu Mou spent quite some effort to escape from those Prohibitions and Restrictions. I was just about to contact you and the others to go and search for Treasure Items and hunt Monsters, but suddenly found myself outside the Tree Realm.”

Lu Xuan casually made up a story.

“The rest of us are more or less in the same situation; it happened so suddenly that there was no time to prepare.”

“Ah, we can only say that we were incredibly unlucky. So many Cultivators explored the Tree Realm without any problems, but in less than a day of our arrival, we were directly expelled without getting any treasures.”

A Jindan Cultivator lamented softly.

Lu Xuan remained silent, resisting the urge to tell them that the person responsible was standing right in front of them.

“Being able to preserve one’s life within the Tree Realm is already quite fortunate.”

Ye Xuanyin spoke indifferently.

“Fellow Ye speaks the truth.”

Lu Xuan nodded lightly.

“Those Monsters that can survive in the Heavenly Star Cave’s Blessed Land for so long are certainly not ordinary. For us Loose Cultivators to come out alive is already quite good.”

“Do you fellow Cultivators want to return to the Thunderfire Star Cave together?”

Lei Zheng asked aloud.

“I want to stay here and see if there will be any new changes.”

Guo Bingqiu gestured towards the position where a Nascent Soul True Monarch was located.

Since there was still a Nascent Soul True Monarch staying put, it signified that there might still be a chance for things to change, and he was willing to wait and observe.

“I will stay as well.”

Ye Xuanyin said softly, a hint of longing flashing in his eyes as he looked into the depths of the forest.

In the end, out of the six, two decided to return to the Thunderfire Star Cave, while three stayed within the boundless forest.

“Fellow Lu, what’s your plan?”

Guo Bingqiu scratched his head and asked.

“I’m going to visit an old friend who I’ve known for many years.”

“Indeed, it is Hermit Yu Lin from Green Wood Star Cave, who is also proficient in the path of spiritual plants. Since I’ve returned from the Dongxuan Realm, I have not yet visited her. This would be a great opportunity to exchange cultivation insights.”

Lu Xuan spoke sincerely.

What he said was true, he genuinely wanted to visit Hermit Yu Lin. As for what he would do after the visit, that was another matter.

“Alright.”

The six people parted ways at this point.

Lu Xuan, familiar with the path, made his way to the Jade Forest Hermit’s Cave Abode. Invited in with enthusiasm, he joined a few Spirit Plant Masters living in Green Wood Star Cave to exchange cultivation experiences.

He had learned a vast amount of spiritual plant knowledge from the Sky Sword Sect, the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce, and the Dongxuan Sword Sect, and had personally cultivated countless rare spirit plants. His understanding in this area was clearly several levels higher than the rest.

Often, a casual remark of his would help the others have an epiphany, clearing their doubts like clouds parting to show the moon.

Of course, since the other Spirit Plant Masters present were also quite skilled, he too learned a lot from them.

After nearly three days of deep exchange, Lu Xuan bid farewell to everyone, under their reluctant gazes.

“Friend Lu, we have gained immensely from this exchange. Thank you for not hesitating to impart your knowledge.”

Hermit Yu Lin said with a bow, her expression carrying a hint of respect and admiration for Lu Xuan’s ability to share so much knowledge about spiritual plants.

“Fellow Yu Lin, next time I return from the Dongxuan Sword Sect, I will come and sincerely seek advice from all the fellow cultivators here.”

Lu Xuan responded with a polite return of the gesture.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s faces couldn’t help but flush with warmth.

They were clear about their own mastery over spiritual plants. Hearing Lu Xuan’s words, even with firm resolutions, they felt somewhat embarrassed.

After saying his farewells to Hermit Yu Lin and the others, Lu Xuan rode his Flying Sword into the boundless forest.

“Ying ying ying.”

In less than a moment, the familiar ying ying sound of the Little Tree Maiden reached his ears, filled with intense longing and boundless joy.

Lu Xuan turned his head to look, and saw the Little Tree Maiden flying out of a giant tree, thick enough to require three people to encircle it, fluttering her thin, cicada-wing-like wings.

“Take me to meet the Tree Mother senior.”

Lu Xuan scanned the surroundings with his Spiritual Sense to ensure there were no other cultivators nearby, then gently flicked the Little Tree Maiden’s snowy forehead with his finger and said softly.

After entering the giant tree, he only felt the scenery beside him blur instantly. Countless lines and images whisked by at a high speed, and in the blink of an eye, he arrived in the central area of the Tree Realm.

“Junior Lu Xuan pays respect to Tree Mother senior.”

He greeted respectfully.

The branches of the Xuan Ji Tree Mother sprawled down swiftly and lifted Lu Xuan up.

“You don’t need to be so formal, my friend. You played a significant role in closing the passage this time.”

The Xuan Ji Tree Mother spoke gently, her voice seemingly able to soothe all injuries of the flesh body and the divine soul.

“Senior flatters me, it was my duty.”

The Wood Element Treasure was within reach, and Lu Xuan’s posture was very humble.

“Friend Lu, do not be too modest. This Green Emperor Longevity Leaf is the Seventh Grade Wood-Related Treasure that I promised you.”

The Xuan Ji Tree Mother retracted her long, arm-like branches, and a light green Spiritual Energy carried a verdant leaf to Lu Xuan.

The leaf was very large, about three feet long and one foot wide, and over an inch thick. At first glance, one might think it was carved from green jade. Even from a distance, one could sense an incredibly rich vitality emanating from the leaf.

“This Green Emperor Longevity Leaf comes from the Innate Spirit Root, the Green Emperor Longevity Wood. The spiritual wood can condense into the Eternal Life Dao Fruit, which upon consumption, ensures that the cultivator’s vitality never fades and prolongs their lifespan.”

“Although the leaf doesn’t have such miraculous effects, it is still an exceptional Seventh Grade Wood-Related Treasure. It contains a life essence that is pure and rich, able to nourish all things, including but not limited to incomplete magical treasures, critically injured beings on the brink of death, withering spiritual plants, and more.”

The gentle voice of the Xuan Ji Tree Mother fell on Lu Xuan’s ears, as pleasant as the music of the heavens.