I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

Chapter 1265: Original text: Chapter 1262 Trace of an Acquaintance Modified:

Lu Xuan faced the lightning-filled sky, returning to his former cave abode.

“Still the familiar Thousand Barrier Xuan Crystal Array.”

His divine sense swept over and instantly identified the protective array hidden outside the cave, a slight smile graced his lips.

“Hmm? No one inside the cave abode?”

With familiarity, he entered the cave abode, finding it completely empty, without any signs of life.

Only the spirit field contained some low-priced spirit plants, none of which he had planted before.

“The entire cave abode is clean and orderly. It seems someone frequently cleans and maintains it.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself with a touch of emotion.

As he stepped into the cave, the familiar layout brought back waves of memories.

“The only thing different is that the guardians from Heavenly Star Cave are no longer stationed outside.”

He chuckled softly.

But this was understandable, for the true owner of the cave hadn’t returned in years, continuing to guard the place would be a futile effort.

Shortly after, a sword light shot out swiftly from the endless lightning flashes.

Hong Qinghai hurriedly jumped off his flying sword, his agitation causing him to stagger upon landing.

He was managing business in the shop when he heard of a cultivator entering the Thunder Fire Asterism Cave abode, prompting a thought:

Senior Lu has returned!!

Outside the cave abode, he dusted his robe, took a deep breath, and composed himself.

Passing through the Thousand Barrier Xuan Crystal Array, he immediately saw a handsome young man looking at him with a smile.

“Qinghai greets Senior Lu!”

Hong Qinghai knelt on one knee, his voice shaking slightly.

“Rise.”

Lu Xuan nodded with a smile.

“It has been seventy or eighty years since we last met, how have you been?”

“Thanks to Senior’s care, all is well.”

Hong Qinghai replied respectfully.

“When I left the Cloud Void Domain, I gave this cave abode to you. On my return today, I saw no signs of living here, what’s the matter?”

Lu Xuan seated himself on a white jade stone chair, casually asking.

“Senior, the shop in Sky Star Tower requires daily attention, making it inconvenient to live in your cave abode for now.”

“Thinking Senior might return to visit, I came by periodically to clean up.”

Hong Qinghai found a suitable explanation, earnestly saying.

“You are thoughtful.”

Lu Xuan gently nodded.

“How has the shop been these years?”

“With Senior’s reputation, along with the support from Heavenly Star Cave and Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce, business has been consistently booming, without any conflicts with other forces.”

Hong Qinghai said solemnly.

“Business needs handling, but your cultivation shouldn’t be neglected. How is your cultivation level now?”

Lu Xuan asked kindly.

“After Senior left, I cultivated for over ten years with slow progress. Then I took the Essence Spirit Pill you gave me and broke through to Foundation Establishment Late-term, reaching the Perfect Realm.”

Hong Qinghai expressed deep gratitude.

“Wen Qian advanced to Core Formation twenty or thirty years ago.”

Lu Xuan remarked indifferently.

“I apologize for my dull aptitude, disappointing Senior.”

Hong Qinghai quickly said.

“This is normal cultivation speed, not disappointing at all.”

“I won’t take you back to the Sword Sect this time, but my previous promise remains. When you face a breakthrough’s critical moment, rely on the commerce association’s power, come to the Sword Sect to find me, I’ll help you advance to Core Formation.”

“Also, these Pure Yang Golden Lotus Seeds and Divine Spirit-Nourishing Tea Leaves can help you refine your flesh body and divine soul. Keep them safe, and use them at the right opportunity.”

Lu Xuan instructed, presenting a red gold lotus seed and a crystal-like pale green tea leaf to Hong Qinghai.

“Thank you, Senior!”

Hong Qinghai bowed deeply.

After encouraging him a few words, Lu Xuan watched Hong Qinghai leave hurriedly.

Less than an hour later, Wood Daoren arrived outside the cave abode upon hearing the news.

“Taoist friend Mu, long time no see.”

Lu Xuan greeted him warmly.

Eighty years had passed, Wood Daoren appeared notably older, his temples graying, his expression weathered.

“Daoist friend Lu, I heard you broke through to the Mid Nascent Soul Stage realm, congratulations.”

“Upon knowing you returned, I decided to come visit.”

Seeing Lu Xuan in Mid Nascent Soul Stage personally welcoming him, Wood Daoren secretly sighed in relief.

“Hahaha, visiting isn’t enough, we must drink well and make up for those decades of missed drinks.”

Lu Xuan laughed heartily.

“I recently brewed a Sixth Grade Spirit Brew called Green Lotus Wine, perfect for us to taste together.”

“Tonight, we won’t stop until we’re drunk.”

“No drunkenness, no return!”

They entered a secluded courtyard.

“How have you been, Taoist friend Mu?”

After a few rounds of drinks, Lu Xuan asked.

“Still the same, no hope of breaking through to Nascent Soul, my lifespan growing shorter each year. I estimate I’ve only got a few decades left.”

Wood Daoren smiled bitterly, looking at Lu Xuan, now in Mid Nascent Soul Stage, taking a large gulp of Green Lotus Wine.

“Daoist friend Mu, any news of those acquainted with Thunder Fire Asterism Cave?”

“Guo Bingqiu was severely injured back then, his foundation greatly damaged, he passed away over thirty years ago.”

“Hermit Yu Lin was ambushed by evil cultivators during an exploration of a secret land, dying from his wounds.”

“Daoist friend Ye Xuanyin offended a Primordial Infant True Monarch from Heavenly Star Cave, he moved from Thunder Fire Asterism Cave many years ago, his life or death unknown.”

“Also…”

Wood Daoren, drunk, continued talking endlessly.

“Alas…”

Lu Xuan sighed deeply.

“To think that returning after many years, Thunder Fire Asterism Cave has changed so much.”

He was filled with myriad thoughts, vivid figures flashed rapidly through his sea of consciousness.

“Sometimes I truly envy you, Daoist friend Lu, with your identity as Spirit Plant Master, entering Dongxuan Sword Sect, even advancing your cultivation to the Mid Nascent Soul Stage realm that we can only dream of, fully mastering your fate.”

Wood Daoren’s eyes showed envy.

“I got lucky with some opportunities, the path is long and arduous, and there’s much effort still needed.”

Lu Xuan spoke sincerely.

“Oh, Daoist friend Mu, I gathered a spiritual medicine named Sky Origin Fruit in the Sword Sect, and incidentally obtained a Seventh Grade Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pill. Both are for you, hoping to extend your lifespan.”

“Otherwise, next time I return to the Cloud Void Domain, it’ll be hard to find someone to drink with.”

Lu Xuan smiled, presenting a radiant pure white spirit fruit and a mystical spirit pill surrounded by ancient spirit turtle and spirit crane images.

“Sixth Grade lifespan-extension spiritual medicine Sky Origin Fruit?”

“And Seventh Grade Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pill?”

“The one said to rejuvenate and greatly increase lifespan?”

Wood Daoren stared at the floating Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pill, swallowing involuntarily.

“Indeed, both treasures.”

Lu Xuan smiled slightly.

“This… is too precious!”

“Especially the Tortoise-Crane Yuan Pill, it’s too valuable for me, Daoist friend Lu should keep it to trade for other treasures.”

“With the rarity and value of this pill, it might fetch an Eighth Grade spiritual seed.”

Wood Daoren struggled to avert his gaze.

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