I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

“Friend Lu, long time no see.”

“Friend Lu, I finally waited for you to come. The Genkun Wutu Soil you needed has long been prepared, and the quantity will surely satisfy you.”

Compared to the last time he visited the Cloud Void Domain, the attitudes of several Star Masters were noticeably more enthusiastic.

Lu Xuan understood in his heart that this was all a chain reaction caused by the battle yesterday.

Before, the few Star Masters he knew were warm and polite mainly because of his identity as a disciple of the Sword Sect and his achievements as a Spirit Plant Master.

Only after he single-handedly defeated two Star Masters did he truly speak with strength, and the attitudes of the Star Masters were vastly different from before.

“Friend Lu, you kept me in the dark.”

After some exchange with the crowd, the Thunderfire Star Master, whom Lu Xuan had known the longest, transmitted voice to say.

“I didn’t expect that you, cultivating spiritual plants in the Thunderfire Star Cave for decades without ever engaging in a fight with cultivators, could easily defeat two same-level cultivators after entering the Sword Sect.”

His voice was full of emotion.

“Fellow Lei Huo, Lu Mou is still lacking in combat experience. It’s just that I relied on a few formidable magic treasures, as well as the Sword Dao insights gained while cultivating Sword Grass, that I won by luck.”

Lu Xuan said humbly.

“I have been aware of your matter in the Tree Realm for a long time. On one hand, you are an old friend of many years, on the other hand, you are Friend Lu with whom I have a remarkable relationship. It was difficult to get involved in your conflict.”

“Luckily, this time the fight was just a point of proof, and did not harm the harmony between each other.”

The Thunderfire Star Master explained to Lu Xuan.

“Lu Mou understands Fellow Lei Huo’s difficulties, and has no thoughts in mind. Everything will continue as usual in the future.”

Lu Xuan calmly transmitted back.

After the banquet, the Wutu Star Master specifically kept Lu Xuan behind, selling him two thousand catties of Genkun Wutu Soil at an extremely favorable price.

“Friend Lu, this is the output from the Wutu Star Cave from the past few decades. I hope you won’t mind yesterday’s incident.”

“Friend Wu Tu, you’re too kind. Yesterday was merely a matter of differing positions, and there is no enmity between us. Lu Mou naturally won’t take it to heart, and I suppose the other Daoist Friends think the same.”

“I am immensely grateful for the vast amount of high-grade Spirit Soil you sold to me, Friend Lu.”

Lu Xuan said with a smile.

He then purchased a large amount of high-grade Spiritual Spring Liquid from the Black Water Star Lord before returning to the Sky Star Tower.

“It’s been twenty to thirty years since coming to the Cloud Void Domain. I wonder how Wood Daoren is these days, whether Qing Hai is ready for Core Formation…”

Lu Xuan strolled slowly along the wide streets of Sky Star Tower, watching the crowds of familiar cultivators and the familiar shop scenes, filled with emotion.

He directly entered the Sea Tower Branch Trade Association in Sky Star Tower, releasing a hint of mana.

Immediately, a refined middle-aged cultivator hurried to greet him, with a look of excitement on his face upon seeing Lu Xuan.

“Junior Wen Qingfeng pays respects to Elder Lu. I apologize for the lack of a proper welcome, and I hope Elder will forgive me!”

The middle-aged cultivator bowed with a group of lower-level cultivators.

“You’re from the Wen Family in the Commerce Association? You recognize Lu Mou?”

Lu Xuan casually asked.

“Returning to Senior, I am indeed a direct member of the Wen Family, currently managing this branch in the Heavenly Star Cave.”

“Although I have not met Elder Lu face-to-face, I have long admired Senior, and naturally recognized you at a glance.”

With Lu Xuan having established a cooperative relationship with the Commerce Association and advancing to the Nascent Soul within the Sword Sect, it was impossible for anyone in the association to mistake him for someone else.

“Hmm, I’m just passing by and came to take a look. Everything proceeds as usual, there’s no need to specially entertain me.”

Lu Xuan briefly instructed, scanning the entire branch with his divine sense.

“Oh, where did Wood Daoren, who used to specialize in treasure appraising, go?”

He asked curiously.

“Wood Daoren had already been advanced in age with his life span nearing its end. However, it appears he obtained some life-extending spiritual object years ago, and thus resigned from his treasure appraising position to return to the Mu Family to focus on cultivation, in hopes to progress further.”

Wen Qingfeng promptly explained.

“That daoist, lying low for so long, only to rekindle his pursuit of the Dao with a Tortoise-Crane Primordial Pill?”

Lu Xuan’s face revealed a slight smile.

Originally, he thought to take the opportunity of subduing the Xuan Ji Tree Mother to visit Cloud Void Domain for a good reunion with his old drinking friend Wood Daoren, but unexpectedly they missed each other.

“Well, I will visit him at the Mu Family when I get the chance, or have someone bring some treasure items to him.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself as he slowly walked, entering his small shop.

The shop was bustling with cultivators coming and going, suggesting that business was good.

Unfortunately, he did not see the figure of Hong Qinghai, only the few cultivators he had hired in the past managing the shop and attending to customers.

Before leaving last time, he had left a large number of treasure items. Over the years, he had occasionally entrusted the Commerce Association to help bring some goods over, so there was no worry about insufficient inventory.

“I wonder if he might be in the Thunderfire Star Cave Abode?”

Lu Xuan’s figure disappeared out of thin air, entering the Thunderfire Star Cave.

He arrived at the familiar cave abode amidst the countless fine lightning streaks.

The arrangement of the cave abode hadn’t changed much from before, causing him to recall familiar scenes one after another.

“This Qing Hai, I let him live directly in the cave abode, yet he’s unwilling, but it still shows his intention.”

Lu Xuan skillfully navigated through the previously laid formation restrictions, looking at the clean, tidy, and orderly residence, a smile lingering on his lips.

He lazily reclined on a wooden chair, with a rare expression of calm and serenity.

Unknowingly, more than half a time system had passed.

A sword light hurriedly arrived outside the cave abode.

Hong Qinghai quickly descended, taking a deep breath as he gazed at the open formation of the cave abode.

The shop manager immediately notified him of Lu Xuan’s presence, and he rushed back at the fastest speed to the cave abode where Lu Xuan once lived.

He staggered into the cave abode, just in time to see that familiar elegant visage.

“Qing Hai pays his respects to Senior!”

Hong Qinghai knelt on one knee, his voice carrying a hint of trembling emotion.

“Rise.”

Lu Xuan nodded with a smile.

“It’s been so many years since we last met, and your cultivation level has become more refined. It seems you’re only a step away from Core Formation.”

He said with satisfaction.

“Thanks to the two rare spiritual objects gifted by Senior last time, allowing the junior to refine his flesh body and divine soul, achieving unity of spirit and flesh.”

With a determined temperament and having tempered himself alone for years, Hong Qinghai quickly calmed the emotional turmoil.

“I arrived rather timely this time, and can take you back to the Sword Sect to assist you in forming your core.”

Lu Xuan said with a knowing smile.

He had previously instructed Hong Qinghai to come to the Sword Sect at the critical moment of his breakthrough by using the association’s strength, and coincidentally this time he met him, saving some trouble.

“Thank you, Senior! The kindness of Senior is rebirth-like, and the junior is willing to serve by Senior’s side for all lifetimes.”

Hong Qinghai respectfully said.

Initially driven to the Heavenly Star Cave as a small Qi Cultivating Scatter Repair, he never imagined the possibility of breaking through to Core Formation.

Today’s accomplishments could be entirely attributed to Lu Xuan’s nurturing.

“Only, if the junior leaves the Heavenly Star Cave, the shop in Sky Star Tower will lack management.”

He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately spoke up.

“This place, after all, is too far from the Dongxuan Sword Sect. Leaving you here for all these years has been tough; there’s no need to keep burdening yourself.”

“The assets I’ve established in the Sword Sect greatly surpass this place, and you can go over to help manage. As for this shop, I don’t have the time to worry about it, so I’ll leave it to the Commerce Association to handle.”

Lu Xuan knew that opportunities to visit the Cloud Void Domain in the future would be extremely slim, so he intended to fulfill his promise to Hong Qinghai, putting his mind at ease.

“You and Wen Qian both helped me cultivate spiritual plants back then. Although his cultivation is stronger than yours, it’s limited.”

“Now, he has been in Core Formation for decades and is on the verge of breaking through to mid-term of Nascent Soul stage. Naturally, I can’t favor one over the other by leaving you here.”

Lu Xuan sighed gently and said warmly.

“Senior, the junior remains in the Heavenly Star Cave of his own volition, desiring to serve Senior with utmost loyalty, harboring no motives.”

For Lu Xuan’s excellence, there was no better. Hong Qinghai held no envy for Wen Qian’s opportunities and promptly clarified.

“Good, after returning to the Sword Sect and helping you form your core, I’ll bestow you with a few spirit pills to properly compensate you.”

Lu Xuan was extremely satisfied with Hong Qinghai’s attitude and stated with gratification.

Taking advantage of the time while Hong Qinghai was handling the shop matters, Lu Xuan walked throughout the Heavenly Star Cave, revisiting the former Sky Sword Sect remains before finally embarking with Hong Qinghai on the journey back to the Sword Sect.