I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

"I have a friend to introduce to you, he is especially enthusiastic and enjoys communicating with exotic beings like you."

After the Sword Mystic Porcupine swallowed the Sword Grass, Lu Xuan smiled as he spoke.

The porcupine rolled over, transmitting a happy thought.

They roamed daily within the Sword Sect, and due to the countless sword blades on their surface, they looked fierce and threatening, so aside from certain disciples of the Hundred Artisans Sword Peak, few Sword Sect "Cultivators" or Spirit Beasts wished to interact with them.

Hearing Lu Xuan's words naturally pleased it.

"You're getting happy too soon; once you meet that colorful scabbard, it will be too late to regret."

A mysterious smile appeared on Lu Xuan's face.

"With so many different lengths and widths of sword blades, there's only one scabbard; it can't be everywhere at once."

He couldn't help but worry about the Nurturing Xuan Sword Sheath.

After he plucked some golden-iron-contained sandstone from the Sword Mystic Porcupine, he returned to his Cave Abode.

"Master is back!"

The White Ape came out joyfully, its proud demeanor suggesting it had just won a battle against the Thunder Dragon Behemoth.

Lu Xuan nodded slightly and made his way directly to the Spirit Field.

He took the golden-iron sandstone from his storage bag, felt the sharpness emanating from within, turned his palm to a pale golden color, and effortlessly crushed it into countless tiny particles, evenly scattering them in the Spirit Soil, merging them as one.

"The improved Spirit Soil should now basically meet the growth needs of the Black Gang Wood."

Lu Xuan rose and entered the center of the Spirit Field surrounded by the Blade Refinement Pavilion.

Here, he was cultivating the Azure Profound Wither Bloom Sword Grass and the Seventh Grade Infinite Sword Grass of Freedom.

"The Sword Qi is indeed richer and purer than before."

"Although the Blade Refinement Pavilion Treasure Item isn't used for practicing or understanding the Sword Scripture and swordsmanship, using it to improve the growth environment of the Sword Grass might bring even more benefits."

He thought to himself.

Days spent farming were simple yet fulfilling; quickly, another three months passed.

Lu Xuan stood beside the Spirit Field, smiling at the Spirit Soil where over twenty saplings just broke through the ground.

The saplings, about an inch tall, were pale white, trembling slightly in the breeze, appearing extremely delicate.

A faint white mist hovered around the branches and leaves. Upon closer concentration, the mist turned out to be Primordial Qi, indicating its purity and richness.

"Twenty-six Origin Spirit Ginseng saplings have taken root and sprouted; now we just need to patiently wait for them to mature."

After understanding the detailed status of the Origin Spirit Ginseng saplings, Lu Xuan performed several basic Cultivation Techniques, carefully nurturing these Fifth Rank Spirit Ginseng.

"Disciple Lu, are you in the Cave Abode?"

A gentle yet authoritative voice came from outside the Cave Abode.

Lu Xuan's Spiritual Sense swept over, and the True Sword Master, Jian Huanzhen, was standing quietly at the entrance of the Cave Abode, with the White Ape crouching beside, not daring to make eye contact.

"Disciple greets the Sword Master!"

Lu Xuan's figure flashed to the outside of the Cave Abode, where he greeted with all due respect.

"There's no need for so much formality, Disciple."

Jian Huanzhen said with a pleasant expression, making it hard to believe he was the head of one of the Sword Peaks of the Dongxuan Sword Sect.

"I heard, Disciple, that you broke through to the Golden Core Completion Realm a few years ago?"

After entering the courtyard, Jian Huanzhen went straight to the point.

"Yes, I was fortunate to break through."

Lu Xuan bowed his head and replied,

"That's true, somewhat faster than I had anticipated."

Huan Zhen, the True Sword Master, nodded with a smile,

"The primary reason is the bottle of Origin Spirit Ginseng you bestowed, plus the fact that this disciple remained in the Cave Abode, not needing to spend time exploring Secret Lands and searching for Treasure Items. That, coupled with a bit of fortuitous opportunity obtained earlier, allowed me to smoothly achieve Golden Core Completion."

Lu Xuan hurriedly explained,

"Staying within Sword Peak is also very beneficial."

"As for opportunities, which Inner Sect Disciple who enters the Sword Sect doesn't have a massive fortune? Especially True Sword Disciples like Mo Yuanfeng, each one carries immense luck and deep blessings."

"All this disciple needs to do is to hold on to it well and keep it unknown to outsiders," the Sword Master said nonchalantly.

He wasn't all that interested in the opportunities Lu Xuan spoke of.

Currently, the other party was merely a Golden Core Completion Cultivator; the chance to assist their breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm was already quite rare. Having been in the Late Nascent Soul Stage for many years, common Seventh and Eighth Grade Treasure Items held little allure for him.

Being one of the Nine Sword Masters of the Dongxuan Sword Sect, even a casual Treasure Item from him meant vast opportunities for many Nascent Soul Cultivators, naturally overlooking the modest offerings of an Inner Sect Disciple.

More importantly, once Lu Xuan achieved the Nascent Soul Realm, it would bring infinite benefits to Huanzhen Sword Peak, like the vast cultivation resources from the once every thirty years Sword Peak competition.

Thus, not only did he not covet Lu Xuan's fortuitous Treasure Items, but he also willingly offered great fortunes to aid his rise to the Nascent Soul.

"The disciple is about to ascend to the Nascent Soul, I will gift you an Infant Formation Spirit Object, hoping it will help you succeed in breaking through in one attempt," the True Sword Master said as he spoke, a bright yellow gourd silently appeared in front of him.

The gourd shook continuously, with crackling and ongoing thunder sounds inside it, as if countless objects were colliding inside the gourd.

"This gourd contains three ounces of Thunder Marsh Divine Sand, disciple, take good care of it, assimilate it, and when ascending to the Nascent Soul, it can be used to reduce some of the power of the Tribulation Thunder, significantly increasing the success rate of your Nascent Soul breakthrough," the True Sword Master said slowly.

"Thunder Marsh Divine Sand?"

Lu Xuan asked doubtfully, appearing quite ignorant.

"Thunder Marsh Divine Sand, a Seventh Grade Treasure Item, is rare even among high-rank Infant Formation Spirit Objects. It took me quite some effort to collect three ounces of it," the True Sword Master glanced at the bright yellow gourd as the stopper of the gourd mouth suddenly popped out, leaving only a layer of Spirit Qi Membrane enveloping it.

Looking inside, Lu Xuan saw thousands of sand grains the size of green beans wildly flying about.

The sandstones were purple and green, emitting a dazzling strange light, pulsating like stars, which made the inside of the gourd cascade in mesmerizing colors, dazzling to the eye.

"Thunder Marsh Divine Sand, they say, is condensed from the Yang of Mount Tianpeng and Fire True Essence, and can help 'Cultivators' resist heavenly tribulation."

"Of course, this amount is only enough for ascending to the Nascent Soul. It's far from sufficient for breaking through to Divinity Transformation," the Sword Master said with a smile.

"Uncle Master, this... is really too valuable!"

Lu Xuan struggled to divert his gaze from the purple and green Divine Sand, suppressing an urge to swallow, and whispered.

"Take it, once you ascend to Nascent Soul, there will be many things within Sword Peak needing your help."

The True Sword Master said blandly, his tone carrying an air of undeniable authority.

"Since the elder offers it, I dare not refuse. Then this disciple will follow Uncle Master and accept the Thunder Marsh Divine Sand."

Hearing this, Lu Xuan took the bright yellow gourd with both hands, feeling an overwhelming force from within the gourd. Without a sufficiently robust Flesh Body, he might've been forced to drop it.

"Good, I hope the disciple ascends to Nascent Soul soon," the True Sword Master said with a smile.