You Cultivate, I Farm

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Lu Xuan's palm instantly turned into a translucent jade color, blocking the Lion-Bird Beast that pounced like a predator.

The Lion-Bird Beast, with its fluffy lion head, pressed against Lu Xuan's palm, allowing itself to be petted, and hummed contentedly.

"You've done well, my friend. It's been a while since we last met, and you've grown much larger and stronger."

Lu Xuan casually stroked the Lion-Bird Beast's head, his tone filled with a hint of praise.

Hearing this, the Lion-Bird Beast's demeanor became even more endearing, creating a stark contrast with its fierce and massive physique.

Lu Xuan held a special significance for it.

Due to its mixed bloodline, it had low intelligence and had always been the target of bullying and mockery by other spiritual beasts, leading to its deep-seated inferiority complex from a young age.

During its youth, the advantages of its two powerful demon beast bloodlines had not yet manifested, but its lack of intelligence and comprehension was glaringly obvious.

During Lu Xuan's training of the young beasts, it showed extreme lack of confidence.

Lu Xuan provided targeted encouragement, correcting its pessimistic inner thoughts and helping it regain confidence. He also sneaked into the beast pen at night to give private lessons to the lagging beast, boosting its progress.

For the Lion-Bird Beast, Lu Xuan was like a beacon of light in the darkness, making its life bright and colorful again.

"Ang~"

The Lion-Bird Beast growled lowly, seemingly chiding Lu Xuan for taking so long to visit.

"I didn't have the opportunity to enter the blessed land before," Lu Xuan explained with a smile.

"By the way, with your strength so great now, why haven't you been assigned to guard the sect's forbidden lands or serve as a transport beast?"

He asked curiously.

The Lion-Bird Beast growled softly, conveying a thought to Lu Xuan.

"So you haven't reached that level yet."

Lu Xuan, having a deep connection with the Lion-Bird Beast he had nurtured, instantly understood its thoughts.

"You're already doing very well. I believe you'll be able to contribute to the sect soon."

"Keep up the good work."

Lu Xuan encouraged with a smile, and the Lion-Bird Beast seemed to surge with endless power, nodding vigorously.

"By the way, I'll be in the blessed land for a while, overseeing the spiritual beasts. If you can find the young beasts from back then, bring them over. It would be nice to have a reunion."

He proposed an idea to the Lion-Bird Beast.

After a brief encounter, Lu Xuan bid farewell to the Lion-Bird Beast and ascended vertically, returning to the cloud houses above.

"Hmm, the cultivators taking care of the spiritual beasts have returned."

He sensed four presences in the cloud houses, one significantly stronger than the other three.

"So, you must be Junior Brother Lu Xuan. I've heard a lot about you. Finally, we meet, now that you're overseeing the spiritual beasts of the Myriad Beasts Grotto blessed land."

A handsome young man emerged slowly from one of the cloud houses, followed by three others.

The handsome youth was at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, and the other three were at the early stage.

"Yes, I am Lu Xuan. How may I address you, Senior Brother?"

Lu Xuan detected something off in the handsome youth's tone and asked calmly.

"My name is Sun Yun. I've been in the blessed land for many years. This is Junior Brother Zhao, and these are..."

The handsome youth, Sun Yun, responded, briefly introducing the three early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators behind him.

"Nice to meet you, Junior Brother Lu." The three scanned Lu Xuan and greeted him in unison.

"Nice to meet you too," Lu Xuan responded courteously.

He and Sun Yun's group entered one of the cloud houses.

"Junior Brother Lu, ever since I returned to the sect, I've heard of your deeds with spiritual plants and beasts. Seeing you today, your reputation is well deserved."

After sitting down, Sun Yun spoke to Lu Xuan with a smile.

"It's just a minor reputation, hardly worth mentioning."

"Junior Brother Lu, since it's your first time here, how are you finding the environment of the Myriad Beasts Grotto?"

Sun Yun continued.

"It feels quite good. I've always enjoyed interacting with spiritual beasts; seeing them makes me feel a certain affinity."

Lu Xuan thought of the Lion-Bird Beast and couldn't help but smile.

"I wonder, how did Junior Brother Lu qualify to take over the management of the blessed land? Could you enlighten me?"

After a bit of small talk, the cultivator named Zhao suddenly questioned Lu

Xuan, his tone somewhat aggressive.

"Huo Lin'er introduced me, and after meeting me, Uncle Cangwu had no objections and entrusted me with the Beast Control Command."

Lu Xuan, who had earned his position through merit, openly shared how he entered the blessed land.

"So it was through the connection with a true disciple. No wonder you got to manage the blessed land on your first visit."

Zhao spoke resentfully.

"Zhao Junior Brother, you must understand one thing."

"It wasn't me who sought out Huo Lin'er; he took the initiative to find me."

"As for why he chose me instead of you, Junior Brother, perhaps you should reflect on yourself. Have your cultivation and care for the spiritual beasts improved over the years?"

Even a clay Buddha has its anger, and Lu Xuan spoke coldly.

"Zhao Junior Brother, enough! Uncle Cangwu entrusted the Beast Control Command to Junior Brother Lu for a reason. We should just follow his decision," Sun Yun interjected, stopping Zhao from further rebutting Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan watched the exchange silently, understanding their behavior thoroughly.

His acquisition of the blessed land management role seemed to have caused strong dissatisfaction among this small group.

No wonder, after years of hard work, when a good opportunity for promotion appeared, it was intercepted by someone else, who they now had to follow.

How could this be easily accepted?

If he were an outsider, he might understand their reaction, but as a party involved, with his own interests at stake, he wasn't so understanding.

Zhao, visibly upset, was chastised by Sun Yun and reluctantly sat down.

"I just don't get it. In terms of cultivation, Senior Brother Sun has been at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment for years; in terms of experience, you've cared for countless spiritual beasts; in terms of seniority, you've diligently worked in the blessed land for many years. How do you not qualify to temporarily manage the blessed land on behalf of Uncle Cangwu?"

His tone was filled with grievance.

Lu Xuan internally scoffed.

"What's the use of saying this to me? Why don't you ask the Core Formation Uncle directly?"

Though this was his thought, he didn't say it out loud.

With a slap, a beast-head token was forcefully placed on the spirit wood table.

The four looked over to see the fierce beast-head on the token staring back at them, as if ready to devour someone.

Sun Yun swallowed nervously. The Beast Control Command, which he had long coveted, now seemed somewhat terrifying.

"What do you mean by this, Junior Brother Lu?"

Lu Xuan's expression unchanged, he spoke slowly.

"Junior Brother Zhao makes a good point, and I admit I'm not qualified to hold this Beast Control Command."

"In terms of cultivation, experience, and seniority, Senior Brother, you're superior in every aspect. Compared to me, you're more qualified to manage the blessed land on behalf of Uncle Cangwu and oversee all the spiritual beasts."

"Now, the Beast Control Command is on the table. I dare to offer it, Senior Brother, do you dare to accept?"

Lu Xuan looked towards the handsome young man, his gaze indifferent and his tone gentle.