Chapter 1016: 1114: The Maturity of Huangliang Wood

Chapter 1016: Chapter 1114: The Maturity of Huangliang Wood

“Brother Lu, this… is too precious,” Baili Jianqing struggled to move his gaze away from the treasure in front of him and spoke in a low voice.

“Keep it, keep it, there’s no need to be so formal with your martial brother,” Lu Xuan said with feigned annoyance.

“Alright, then thank you very much, Brother Lu,” Baili Jianqing had been waiting for just those words and with a grin, he accepted the five treasures.

Yet in his heart, there was endless gratitude.

He had lived in the Star Cloud Realm for nearly a hundred years, barely breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Mid-term, accumulating only a few fourth-grade treasures.

But the things Lu Xuan had taken out…

A fifth-grade Origin Spirit Ginseng that could greatly enhance the Spiritual Power within his body, and once he fully absorbed and digested the medicinal power of the Spirit Plant, he was completely confident that he could break through to the Foundation Establishment Late-term in a short time.

Four fifth-grade Sword Talismans, known for their lethality in combat, and with fifth-grade being in the Jindan Category, with these four Sword Talismans, even if he encountered Golden Core Real People, he would have the power to fight.

Any one of these items would be a rare and unusual treasure for him at present, yet Lu Xuan had casually gifted him five. How could he not be moved to tears?

“Okay, don’t act like a child. Focus on your cultivation, and breaking through to the Core Formation Realm as soon as possible will be the best repayment to me,” Lu Xuan said with a smile, noticing the reddening around Baili Jianqing’s slender eyes.

“Yes!” Baili Jianqing nodded emphatically.

“You don’t have much left in the Star Cloud Realm, do you? If you do, I’ll give you some time to get ready, but at the latest in half a month, I’ll be departing back to the Dongxuan Sword Sect,” Lu Xuan said indifferently.

“Most of my possessions are with me. There’s just a small courtyard, not worth many Spirit Stones,” Baili Jianqing quickly replied.

Xiong Feng, who had come with him, was still in the Star Plucking Building. He planned to directly give the courtyard and some of the items in it to Xiong Feng as a token of gratitude for informing him about Lu Xuan’s recruitment of Cultivators.

“Senior Lu, the five Loose Cultivators have been settled,” Wen Qian entered quietly amidst their conversation and whispered.

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“Good, I trust you to get things done,” Lu Xuan nodded.

“This is Wen Qian, who has followed me for many years. In a little while, he will go with me to the Dongxuan Sword Sect to manage the new stores. You two will have plenty of interactions in the future.”

“This is my junior brother, Baili Jianqing,” Lu Xuan introduced the two.

“Taoist friend Wen, I hope to receive your care in the future.”

“Taoist friend Baili, you are too kind, it’s only right, only right,” Wen Qian said hurriedly, knowing the regard in which Baili Jianqing was held by Lu Xuan and expressing his enthusiasm and courtesy in his words.

“Jianqing, once we get to the Sword Sect, you’ll start as Wen Qian’s assistant, and later on, I’ll find a more suitable arrangement for you,” Lu Xuan determined the future position for both men with one sentence.

After all, Wen Qian had followed him for many years, honing his skills in commerce and learning extensive knowledge in Cultivating Spiritual Plants, and had already collected rare Spirit Plants like the Jade Parasol Tree for him. Naturally, Lu Xuan could not let his years of dedication be taken for granted.

“No problem, Brother Lu,” Baili Jianqing agreed without hesitation.

It was enough for him to be under Lu Xuan’s protection and by his side. He didn’t dare to entertain any other thoughts.

“Alright, I’ll head back to my Cave Abode now, you two get ready as soon as possible.”

Lu Xuan left a message and turned into a silver-white streak, disappearing without a trace.

The Thunderfire Star Cave.

He stood in the Spirit Field, looking around.

“This time, returning to the Dongxuan Realm, in addition to fulfilling the promise to the Fat Bird and other Spirit Beasts like the White Jade Sky Monkey, I can also bring some Spiritual Plants back.”

Lu Xuan silently thought to himself.

As his Cultivation Level continuously rose and the Remnant Cave Heaven’s Eightfold Palace began to bloom, the focus of Cultivating Spiritual Plants would gradually shift to the Remnant Cave Heaven and the Dongxuan Sword Sect.

“Once my Cultivation breaks through to the Nascent Soul Realm, and that Azure Dragon Tree matures, I won’t need to come here to the Sky Star Cave often.”

“As for fulfilling my duties as a Guest Elder for the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce, I can find a branch of the Commerce Association in a nearby Realm close to the Dongxuan Realm.”

According to his plan, once the Eightfold Palace matured completely, he would turn that Incomplete Cave Heaven into a Personal Spatial, planting those Seventh Grade Spiritual Plants that couldn’t be exposed to light inside.

As for the Dongxuan Sword Sect, it would mainly be used to Cultivate Sword Grass, as well as some relatively common Grade 5 and Grade 6 Spiritual Plants.

Of course, everything depended on his breakthrough to the Nascent Soul.

“Those seven Origin Spirit Ginseng can be taken over without a doubt.”

“As for the Spirit Beasts, the Fat Bird, Civet, and White Ape have a deep friendship with each other; I also promised them last time that I would bring them back to the Sword Sect.”

“Besides, the Thunder Dragon Behemoth, Green Mountain Scales, the Wind Listening Beast, and the eight Little Tree Maidens close to their complete form can be taken away.”

“Mm, take the Medicinal Pangolin along as well to assist with Alchemy.”

The Dongxuan Sword Sect had limited space, so it was impossible to bring back all the Spirit Beasts.

The Rock-shell Turtle, Fire Separation Flood Dragon, Green Horned Dragon Carp, and the Crocodile Dragon in the little lake, the Demonic Vine, and the Hundred Poison Heart Devouring Insect would all stay in this Cave Abode of the Thunderfire Star Cave.

Not to mention the Grass Puppet and the ghost-like enemy named Thunder; Lu Xuan needed them to help look after the Cave Abode.

“Next time I come here, who knows when that will be, might as well bring the Sixth Grade Millet Wood to maturity so I won’t keep worrying about it.”

Lu Xuan had a sudden inspiration.

The Millet Wood had been cultivated for many years, and by his estimation, three or four drops of Mixed Element Tree Liquid should be enough to mature it successfully.

The thought of obtaining a generous Light Cluster reward ignited Lu Xuan’s curiosity, and he decided to mature the Millet Wood.

He steadied his Divine Soul and stepped into the special Illusion Realm woven by the Millet Wood.

As soon as he entered, various images and sounds assaulted his eyes and ears.

Even if he closed his eyes and covered his ears, these would still arise in his Sea of Consciousness.

They were vivid and lifelike, as if they were occurring right before Lu Xuan’s eyes. A slip of attention, and he would be submerged in them.

Fortunately, Lu Xuan had a firm will and had absorbed several Experience Packages of “Starlitting Thought”, and thus his Divine Soul was not affected by this special Illusion Realm.

With a thought, a drop of Emerald Green Spirit Liquid appeared in front of him and fell upon the ethereal Spirit Wood.

In an instant, the Millet Wood that seemed to grow in a different dimension came to life. A rich aura of Plant Spirit wafted out, and as Lu Xuan concentrated on it, he could see the semi-transparent progress bar below gradually filling up.

The second drop, the third drop…

Under the influence of three extremely rare drops of Mixed Element Tree Liquid, the Illusion Realm woven by the Millet Wood was nearly indistinguishable from the real world.

Lu Xuan felt as though he was standing on a cobblestone street, jostling with passersby amidst the hustle and bustle.

At the blink of an eye, he found himself in a vast hall, surrounded by hundreds of distinguished young men and women, and on the stage stood a gaunt old man, explaining a profound Cultivation Technique slowly and deliberately.

No matter if his eyes were open, just a moment of inattentiveness would refresh the scene in a flash of lightning and stone fire. Before he could react, new scenes would appear nearby.

The details of the scenes were crystal clear. If not for his strong Divine Soul, he might really believe he was in a real world.

“Such dreams of the Millet Wood.”

Lu Xuan sighed lightly, and the layers of scenes in front of him retreated like the tide, leaving only a solitary Spirit Wood standing alone.