Chapter 931: Changes, Jade Parasol Tree

“Yes,” Lu Xuan said with a smile at the corner of his mouth, “it’s indeed Brother Shen Ye.”

“Brother Shen has advanced to the Core Formation realm and is also renting a place in the Heavenly Star Cave. As soon as I got the news from the Sword Sect and you, brother, I contacted him immediately.”

He and Ge Pu went out to meet him, quickly explaining.

“Junior Brother Shen has an exceptional talent for the Sword Dao. He was indeed the strongest disciple under the authentic teachings of the Sky Sword Sect, just a bit short on luck.”

“Being able to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage, returning to the Sword Sect will surely pose no problem.”

Ge Pu transmitted his voice to Lu Xuan.

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The formation opened, and the former sect brothers looked into each other’s eyes.

“Brother Ge.”

Despite being well-prepared, Shen Ye’s eyes were still filled with disbelief when he saw his former fellow disciple after many years.

“Junior Brother Shen, it’s been years. How have you been?”

Ge Pu asked gently.

“The two brothers, don’t just stand outside the cave abode, come in and catch up properly.”

Lu Xuan Laughed, reminding them.

The three of them sat in the courtyard, sharing their experiences of the past years.

“Congratulations to Junior Brother Shen for advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage.”

Ge Pu congratulated Shen Ye with a cupped fist salute.

“Brother Ge is too kind. Compared to you and Junior Brother Lu, it’s not worth mentioning.”

Shen Ye spoke humbly.

“It was thanks to Junior Brother Lu’s help when I had my breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage that I was able to advance by sheer luck.”

“Haha, that’s just how Junior Brother Lu is—generous and possessing unparalleled talent in the Path of Spiritual Plants. He once helped me with a Spirit Beast problem, which was a great help to me as well.”

Hearing Shen Ye’s words, Ge Pu seemed to find a common topic and couldn’t stop talking about it.

“The two brothers shouldn’t speak so highly of me. We are fellow disciples; there’s no need to fuss over such things.”

Lu Xuan interjected.

As the three reminisced about the days of old, a whole day passed before they knew it.

During their time together, Ge Pu openly admitted that with Shen Ye’s mastery of the Sword Dao and having reached the Core Formation Realm, returning to the Dongxuan Sword Sect wouldn’t be an issue.

Becoming a disciple of a Great Sect again was far better than being a Loose Cultivator, so naturally, Shen Ye had no hesitation in agreeing.

After the two left, Lu Xuan, using the cultivation of numerous Spirit Plants in the Spirit Field as an excuse, and with Ge Pu needing to introduce Shen Ye to Mo Yuanfeng, let them return to the Liyang Taoist Sect first.

As for himself, he planned to join them closer to the final days.

On this day, while he was casting the Spirit Rain Technique on the many Spirit Plants in the Spirit Field, a familiar voice came from outside the cave dwelling.

“Friend Lu, are you in the cave dwelling? A few of us came to visit you.”

Lu Xuan’s Spiritual Sense swept over and noticed there were eight Jindan Cultivators outside the cave dwelling, including Guo Bingqiu, Ye Xuanyin, and Lei Zheng, whom he had good relations with.

In an instant, his figure flashed to the entrance of the dwelling to welcome everyone inside.

“Fellow cultivators, what brings you here today to gather at Lu Mou’s place?”

Lu Xuan asked curiously.

Usually, because of the high-rank Spirit Plants hidden in his dwelling, he rarely initiated gatherings of Jindan Cultivators, only occasionally meeting with these few to exchange cultivation insights and the latest news.

“We heard that Friend Lu will soon be heading to Dongxuan Realm, so Guo Mou and the others specially collected a High-Grade Seed Condense Technique for a high-rank Spirit Plant to gift to you.”

Guo Bingqiu took out a light purple jade slip from his storage bag and handed it to Lu Xuan.

“Friends’ kindness is well received; Lu Mou will indeed visit the Dongxuan Realm after a while, but it won’t be long before I return, so it is just a temporary goodbye, no need for such courtesy,” Lu Xuan said with a smile.

“Friend Lu, it’s just a small token, please accept it.”

“You’ve looked after us quite well on everyday occasions, allowing us to enjoy all kinds of upper-class spirit brews. Now that you’re returning to the Dongxuan Sword Sect, let this Condense Seed Technique be a celebration gift.”

Guo Bingqiu spoke with utter determination.

“Alright, then I thank all friends for this,” said Lu Xuan.

Unable to decline any further, he accepted the gift.

Of course, he himself was quite interested in this Condense Seed Technique.

It is known that the methods for condensing high-rank spirit plants usually do not circulate in the market; they are much rarer compared to the seeds of similar rank.

Seeing Lu Xuan accept the gift, Ye Xuanyin and the others relaxed considerably.

The visit of the two Primordial Infant True Monarchs to the grocery store was no secret, and anyone intent on inquiring could find out that Lu Xuan was about to join the Dongxuan Sword Sect.

Upon hearing this news, everyone was greatly shocked.

After all, that’s the Dongxuan Sword Sect, one of the top-ranked sects in the Sword Daoism of the Whole Sky Realm, not to mention the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce, the second largest power in the Inside Leaving Sun Area, even the Liyang Daoist Sect, which holds a superior status, couldn’t compare.

When Lu Xuan was just a Commerce Guest Official at the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce, everyone had already been friendly towards him. Knowing that he was going to enter the Dongxuan Sword Sect, their behavior completely turned into flattery.

Lu Xuan observed the restraint in everyone’s speech and conduct and did not let the rapid climb in his status prompt him to act impolitely. He remained as respectful as ever.

After chatting for a while, Guo Bingqiu and the others finally began to unwind, although the constant veiled compliments made Lu Xuan feel somewhat uncomfortable.

After some casual conversation for half a day, Ye Xuanyin and the others then stood up to take their leave one by one.

Before leaving, Lu Xuan presented each with a bottle of spirit brew as a small reciprocal gift.

Once he confirmed everyone had left, he took out that light purple jade slip and probed into it with his spiritual sense.

“Jade Parasol Tree, a Fifth-Quality Spirit Plant, whose mature spirit wood possesses excellently strong sealing and isolating effects, capable of creating containers for rare spiritual medicines and also serving as the main material for sealing formations and prohibitions.”

“It can also be used to refine special magical instruments with demon-sealing functions.”

“The older it is, the better the sealing.”

“Fifth-grade Condense Seed Technique, Fellow Guo and the others are indeed generous.”

A smile appeared on Lu Xuan’s face.

As far as he knew, there was no trace of the Jade Parasol Tree in the entire Cloud Void Domain; how they got the method for condensing this high-grade spirit plant’s seed was a mystery to him.

He thought to himself.

“From its description, the Jade Parasol Tree should be a perennial spirit plant; as long as the life force of the spirit plant isn’t used for condensing seed, it should live for quite a long time.”

“I need to find a way to get the Jade Parasol Tree’s spiritual seed.”

With the Commerce Association collecting on his behalf, Lu Xuan was not worried about being unable to find the corresponding spiritual seeds or seedlings.

What’s more, there was still the massive entity of Dongxuan Sword Sect awaiting him later on; perhaps there were many high-rank spirit seed waiting for him within the sect.

“With less than ten days before the Grand Spirit Event officially begins, it’s time to get ready.”

Lu Xuan looked forward to this Grand Spirit Event immensely; cultivators and beings from the Whole Sky Realm would have a great chance to acquire high-grade spirit seeds.

“First of all, I need to bring enough spirit stones. Having saved up so many, I can indulge in buying the desired spirit seeds when I see them.”

Lu Xuan’s spiritual sense scanned the Gluttonous Insect Pouch, looking at the pile of middle-grade spirit stones stacked like a small hill, and thought to himself.

“Additionally, some high-rank treasure items that aren’t very useful to me can also be taken along.”

“To some cultivators, appropriate treasure items are worth several times more than an equal value of spirit stones.”

After making some preparations, he set off towards the Liyang Daoist Sect.