You Cultivate, I Farm

As for whether a fifth-grade spiritual plant could be cultivated, Lu Xuan harbored no such worries.

With the knowledge of the cultivation methods and detailed statuses of spiritual plants, as long as the cultivation conditions were not particularly difficult to meet, there were no problems for Lu Xuan.

Cultivating a fifth-grade spiritual plant on behalf of the Core Formation True Immortal, besides the luminous orb rewards known only to him, the Core Formation elder would naturally provide a certain compensation. Moreover, this would also curry favor with the Core Formation True Immortal, killing two birds with one stone.

With minimal risk and plentiful benefits, how could Lu Xuan possibly refuse?

"I really wasn't wrong about you, junior brother. Let's take you to meet Elder Li Qingxu."

Upon seeing this, Ge Pu nodded in satisfaction and briefly introduced the Core Formation True Immortal to Lu Xuan.

From his words, Lu Xuan learned that the Core Formation elder was named Li Qingxu, also known as True Person Qingxu. He had been in the mid-stage of Core Formation for decades and specialized in the Dao of pills and talismans.

After a brief introduction, the two arrived at the foot of a mountain. A black and white Taiji symbol suddenly appeared behind Ge Pu, rapidly spinning and enlarging, shooting out a yin-yang spiritual light that enveloped them both, merging into the Taiji symbol.

"Junior Brother Lu, we've arrived."

A few breaths later, the two arrived at a massive cave dwelling filled with immortal aura.

The cave dwelling stretched for hundreds of miles, floating in the air, surrounded by thick, pure spiritual qi, with occasional immortal cranes flying out.

After explaining their purpose to a mythical beast guarding the bronze gate, Ge Pu led Lu Xuan into the cave dwelling.

They entered a serene and elegant room decorated simply with just a green jade cushion. On the cushion, an elderly man with a clear complexion and long beard sat cross-legged.

His breath was long and steady, as if he could turn into a breeze and drift away at any moment.

Opening his eyes, a fleeting serene light flashed by as he looked at Lu Xuan and Ge Pu, a gentle smile emerging on his lips.

"Ge Pu, my nephew, you've arrived. It's been a while, and your cultivation has improved a lot. Perhaps it won't be long before we can address each other as brothers."

"This must be Lu Xuan, my nephew, right? I've heard more than once of your accomplishments in the field of spiritual plants."

"Disciple pays respects to Elder Li."

Lu Xuan quickly stepped forward to respectfully greet the old man, also known as True Person Qingxu.

"Not bad, not bad at all."

The elderly man with a clear complexion and long beard nodded lightly.

"Ge Pu must have briefly introduced the matter to you. Would you be willing to cultivate a fifth-grade spiritual seed for me?"

"It would be my honor to serve Elder Li, but please could you tell me more about the spiritual seed?"

Although Lu Xuan could access information about spiritual plants, to avoid arousing suspicion from the Core Formation True Immortal, proper procedures still had to be followed.

"My cultivation has been stuck in a bottleneck for a long time. Recently, I acquired a remarkable divine technique, but despite long study, I couldn't grasp it, so I sought out this fifth-grade spiritual seed."

"The seed is known as Pure Lustrous Tea, and its maturity is extremely beneficial for my understanding of the technique. Its growth environment is exceedingly harsh, requiring constant nurturing with pure spiritual qi."

"However, I know that Junior Brother Lu has a fragment of a secret realm from our sect, where the spiritual qi is pure. Cultivating it there shouldn't be too difficult."

"I seldom have the experience of cultivating spiritual plants, and with limited lifespan, I can't afford to spend extra time and energy on a fifth-grade spiritual plant. Hearing of your reputation in this area, I thought of having you cultivate it."

The elderly man slowly outlined the background and reason for the invitation.

"Pardon my boldness, Elder, but have you considered one thing?"

Lu Xuan paused before continuing.

"Fifth-grade spiritual seeds, from germination to full maturity, often require decades, if not hundreds of years. Such a long cultivation cycle might delay your progress in cultivating the technique."

"Ha ha ha, you've thought this through thoroughly."

The elderly man with a clear complexion and long beard laughed heartily.

"But, you needn't worry. I've only recently acquired that divine technique, and its cultivation requirements are very complex. It requires a long preparation period, and the difficulty of cultivation is extremely high. Even by the time the Pure Lustrous Tea matures, I would at most have reached the introductory stage."

Lu Xuan nodded, signaling his understanding, while inwardly marveling.

"What kind of divine technique requires a Core Formation True Immortal to

prepare for over a decade? And specifically seeks out the fifth-grade Pure Lustrous Tea to enhance comprehension?"

"Could it be a Nascent Soul level technique?"

His thoughts soared, but he solemnly promised the elderly man.

"I will do my utmost to cultivate the spiritual plant, to relieve Elder of your worries."

"And for the luminous orb rewards."

He added silently to himself.

"Good, then I'll rest easy, leaving everything in your capable hands, Junior Brother Lu."

"When the spiritual plant matures, I shall properly reward you."

True Person Qingxu said with a smile.

He quietly revealed a pale green spiritual seed in his hand, elliptical in shape, radiant with spiritual light, and within, a slender tea leaf could be vaguely seen floating, exuding a world within a leaf's implication.

As Lu Xuan took the spiritual seed, a wisp of pure qi spread from the contact point all the way to the depths of his sea of consciousness.

Instantly, his mind became clear, and thoughts became exceedingly active.

"Indeed, it's a fifth-grade spiritual seed specially obtained by a mid-stage Core Formation elder. Merely the qi emanating from the seed is almost as effective as the Purification Mantra."

Lu Xuan silently marveled.

The two tactfully took their leave.

Back at the cave dwelling, Lu Xuan went to the spiritual field, eager to take out the Pure Lustrous Tea seed.

The Earth Attraction Technique naturally unfolded, placing the seed into the spiritual soil.

Immediately, his mind focused on the spiritual seed in the shallow layer of the soil, and a thought emerged from his mind.

"Pure Lustrous Tea, a fifth-grade spiritual plant, requires nurturing with pure spiritual qi during its growth. Ordinary spiritual soil and qi have almost no positive effect on the tea tree's growth and can even slow it down."

"Once mature, the tea leaves can significantly enhance comprehension when consumed by cultivators, lasting for a considerable period until gradually dissipating. Moreover, it forms a pure spiritual aura around the cultivator's body, purifying all evil and filth, warding off all malevolence."

"A fifth-grade spiritual tea that can greatly enhance comprehension!"

Although he had already known the general uses of the spiritual plant from True Person Qingxu, understanding its effects in detail still left Lu Xuan in awe.

"No wonder a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator went to great lengths to acquire it. Such effects are well worth the effort."

"Perhaps, I could earn related luminous orb rewards?"

Lu Xuan thought, joy bubbling in his heart.

All this time, his comprehension and physique had been quite ordinary, causing his cultivation progress to be slow. He had to rely on various luminous orb rewards to reach his current level.

"If I can obtain related luminous orb rewards, that would be a great way to compensate for this shortcoming."