I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

In an instant, countless tiny specks of light soared into the sky, forming a rain of light across the heavens. In a blink of an eye, they condensed into long, thin rivers of light that rapidly merged into Lu Xuan’s body.

In the sea of consciousness, one thought after another flashed by like a lantern show.

[Acquired one Sixth Grade Sky Origin Fruit, received one drop of Seventh Grade Ten Thousand Year Spirit Milk.]

[Acquired one Sixth Grade Sky Origin Fruit, obtained one Seventh Grade Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pill.]

[Acquired…]

The thoughts disappeared, and treasures presented themselves in various forms.

“Five Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pills, seven Pill Formula Experience Packages, and ten drops of Ten Thousand Year Spirit Milk.”

“Yet another fruitful day.”

A smile appeared on Lu Xuan’s face.

After absorbing another seven Pill Formula Experience Packages for the Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pill, his level of alchemy for this Seventh Grade elixir reached the level of great success.

If other alchemists knew, they would probably be astonished.

A few days later, he emerged from the Pill Room, looking tired.

“Seventh Grade elixirs are really hard to refine. If it weren’t for the newly absorbed seven Pill Formula Experience Packages, the success rate would have significantly dropped, and the refining time would have been much longer.”

Lu Xuan looked at the twelve pills in his hand, with illusory images of Spirit Turtles and Cranes on their surfaces, and thought to himself.

“Adding the five obtained from the Light Cluster, there are a total of seventeen, which can be exchanged for quite a few good treasures.”

With a thought, a Communication Talisman silently appeared in front of him.

“Senior Brother Sword Master, Junior Brother has had some good luck recently and managed to refine ten Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pills. I plan to keep one for myself and leave the remaining nine for our fellow sect members.”

“I plan to hold a small exchange meeting for the Pill Exchange a month from now. Please help inform and preside over the meeting at that time.”

It’s as if Jian Huanzhen was always waiting for his message, as he promptly responded.

A small sword charm with a silver-white Flood Dragon engraved on the back quickly appeared before Lu Xuan.

“Ten Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pills! Junior Brother Lu, your alchemy skills are truly not beneath Spirit Plant Master’s; I am impressed!”

“Rest assured, Junior Brother, leave everything to me.”

Jian Huanzhen expressed his admiration first, then solemnly promised.

Lu Xuan felt at ease upon hearing this and summoned the White Ape over.

“Your master plans to go into seclusion for a month. During this time, do not disturb me regardless of who visits.”

He knew that once the news of successfully refining the Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pills got out, many fellow sect members would try to get their hands on the pills. Lu Xuan decided to go into seclusion to avoid offending anyone.

“Yes, Master!”

The White Ape stood straight and promised, understanding the reason.

Even though those visiting would at least be of the mid Nascent Soul Stage, as Lu Xuan’s Guardian Spirit Beast, every Nascent Soul cultivator treated it with respect and would not make things difficult.

In the blink of an eye, a month passed.

At the mid-mountain ridge of Huanzhen Sword Peak, a beautiful and elegant cave abode.

Nascent Soul cultivators entered one after another.

Upon entering, each cultivator was solemn, their gazes tinged with caution.

Everyone present was aware that the number of Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pills was limited, with more than half of the over ten cultivators unable to obtain even one. In such situations, the camaraderie among sect members became extremely fragile.

“Junior Sister Han, didn’t you already exchange for a Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pill last time? Why have you come again this time?”

“You should know that even if you manage to get a second one, its effectiveness will greatly diminish and will only add sixty or seventy years to your lifespan. It’s not worth spending such a high cost.”

A middle-aged man with a long sword on his back, exuding a graceful demeanor, looked at a palace-dressed woman with an icy countenance.

The woman had snowflake-like pale blue patterns on her neck and face, sitting like a block of eternal ice, emanating an astonishing chill that seemed to freeze one’s divine soul.

She was none other than Elder Han Yufeng of the Sword Palace, known for her mastery of the Ice Soul Cold Light Sword Technique. She had exchanged for a Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pill from Lu Xuan last time.

“No need for you to worry, Senior Brother. Even if it only adds ten years to my lifespan, I will strive for it regardless.”

Han Yufeng replied coldly and immediately closed her eyes, the chill emanating from her becoming even more intense.

“Isn’t that Senior Brother Chen Shoujing, the previous Sword Master of Qingwei Sword Peak? I heard he’s been wandering outside for over two hundred years, seeking an opportunity to breakthrough to Divinity Transformation. I didn’t expect him to come to the Sword Sect and contend for the Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pill.”

“Perhaps he is taking advantage of Patriarch Ling Xiaozi’s breakthrough to Divinity Transformation to stay in the sect for a while and exchange for a few Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pills.”

“He and Patriarch Ling Xiaozi were both prodigies of the same generation in Sword Sect. Seeing his former Senior Brother become the sect’s patriarch must be quite a blow.”

Among the crowd, a Daoist with jade-like features was the most noticeable, with some fellow sect members discussing secretly.

“Junior Brother Lu is here!”

Lu Xuan and Jian Huanzhen walked into the room slowly, immediately attracting everyone’s attention.

Lu Xuan glanced around and was surprised.

“This time, the number of fellow sect members coming to exchange pills, as well as their cultivation levels, is significantly higher than last time.”

“Uncle Ling Xiaozi’s promotion really had a good effect.”

There were as many as eighteen Nascent Soul cultivators, ten of whom were in the late Nascent Soul Stage, while the remaining eight were in the mid Nascent Soul Stage.

“Ordinary mid Nascent Soul cultivators, without deep luck and rare high-grade spirit seeds, have no chance to compete with senior brothers and sisters of the late Nascent Soul Stage.”

Lu Xuan sighed inwardly.

Eighth Grade spirit seeds and accelerated spiritual objects were extremely rare. Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators found it challenging to locate even Seventh Grade ones in a short time, rendering them unqualified to enter and compete for pills.

“Fellow senior brothers and sisters, I am Jian Huanzhen, and I believe everyone knows me.”

“This time, I will be hosting the Pill Exchange meeting organized by Junior Brother Lu.”

“Let me briefly outline the rules and related matters of this exchange.”

“Junior Brother Lu is providing nine Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pills to fellow sect members. Though the number sounds considerable, it’s still like too many monks with a small offering in this situation.”

“Everyone is aware of Junior Brother Lu’s nature. He is obsessed with Spirit Plants and loves collecting all kinds of rare spiritual seeds and objects.”

“In this exchange, among treasures of the same grade, accelerated spiritual objects have the highest priority, followed by spiritual seeds, then Spirit Beast embryos, the Condense Seed Technique of high-rank Spirit Plants, Spirit Spring, Spirit Soil, and so on. Last are Divine Ability Treasure Items.”

“During the exchange, everyone can present their treasures, and Junior Brother Lu will choose who to exchange with.”

“Though the Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pill is precious, remember that we are all from the same sect. Do not let this harm your camaraderie, as it would be a laughing stock if outsiders found out.”

“Everything is fair and just; may the best prevail based on abilities.”

“I wish everyone success in exchanging for the Spirit Pill!”

Jian Huanzhen swiftly said.

As soon as he finished, several cultivators’ hands erupted with Treasure Light, displaying various rare treasures that dazzled Lu Xuan.

He moved into each fellow sect member’s prohibitions and restrictions, quietly listening to detailed introductions about the treasures.

The first four treasures were all Seventh Grade, rare but only moderately satisfying for the late Nascent Soul Lu Xuan, even if matured.

He chose two as backups and approached a familiar cultivator.

“Brother Zhou, you came.”

Lu Xuan greeted an elderly man with white hair warmly.

The elder was also an Elder of the Sword Palace. Lu Xuan left a deep impression on him with two successful improvements of the Sixth Grade Sword Grass he came to verify, and the small green tree in his hand.

“Junior Brother Lu, upon hearing of your need for accelerated spiritual objects, I wanted to exchange for a Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pill.”

The old man smiled helplessly, and with a wave of his hand, a small tree as green and jade-like appeared between them.

“This is the Azure Qing Yuan Tree, an Eighth Grade treasure. I obtained it by chance in a cave heaven where Spiritual Liquid had condensed into a sea. It can release rich vitality by channeling mana, nourishing all things.”

“The Azure Qing Yuan Tree differs from common accelerated spiritual objects; it can continually nourish. However, each nourishment requires recharging with High Grade or even Supreme Grade Spirit Stones. After a while, it can be used again, making it perfect for someone like Junior Brother Lu, the Spirit Plant Master.”

The elder said solemnly.

“The Eighth Grade Azure Qing Yuan Tree… an upper-level accelerated spiritual object that can be used every so often, superior to the Divine Wood Green Pot.”

Lu Xuan was secretly delighted and immediately took a liking to the small green tree in front of him.

“Brother Zhou is willing to exchange such a treasure?”

He curiously asked.

“Reluctantly, but without lifespan, no amount of treasure would matter.”

The elder sighed.