You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 197: Yin Soul Pearl, Flowing Light Symbol Array

As Lu Xuan entered the mountainous realm, a silent black shadow emerged from the forest, landing not far from him.

"Howl..."

The Cloud-Stepping Lynx, with its pair of emerald green eyes, let out a low growl, its rough voice echoing as it stared at Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan smiled as he approached, noticing the slight trembling of the lynx's ears. Unable to resist, he reached out, grabbing a tuft of gray-white fur and twirling it around his finger.

"Being raised freely really makes a difference. The body's lines are smoother, and it looks more spirited," Lu Xuan commented.

The lynx shook its curved, stiff fur, casting a disinterested glance at Lu Xuan, then swiftly disappeared into the woods.

Passing by the woven nest of grass puppets, Lu Xuan checked on the Wind Falcon chick.

A pair of large, light blue wings hung down, revealing a glimpse of the fiery red dragon eggshell beneath its round belly.

"Chirp!"

"Is it about to hatch?" Lu Xuan focused his mind on the Wind Falcon, sensing the information it conveyed. He carefully observed the Fire Dragon egg.

The surface of the eggshell now displayed denser light red patterns than during the initial stages of incubation. Occasionally, it would quiver slightly, and Lu Xuan's spiritual awareness could sense the strong vitality within.

"A Wind-type demonic bird at the Second Grade of growth, hatching into a Third Grade dragon, is quite rare," Lu Xuan remarked, kneading the soft belly of the Wind Falcon chick, encouraging it to continue its efforts.

Returning to the courtyard, Lu Xuan took a brief rest before heading to the Spirit Field.

The newly planted spirit plants had gradually taken root and sprouted. The Third Grade Moonlit Grass displayed silver-white delicate leaves, resembling the flow of moonlight.

Guided by Lu Xuan's perfected Wood Manipulation technique, adjacent trees formed a natural canopy. Layer upon layer of leaves effectively blocked the sunlight, preventing the Moonlit Grass from being scorched.

The Second Grade Ethereal Robe Grass had grown dense and slender tender leaves, swaying in the gentle breeze as if dancing fairies.

On the mountaintop, the five Sun Fragrance Fruits had also sprouted branches, basking in sunlight. The golden plants gleamed, dazzling to the eyes.

The previously planted spirit plants were flourishing.

In a secluded corner where the Enchanting Peache Tree was located, a faint pink mist had appeared, and the pale trunk had grown taller. Several small flower buds emerged among the pink leaves.

The small flower buds, appearing and disappearing in the faint pink mist, exuded a unique charm.

Under the influence of the Enchanting Peache Tree, Lu Xuan felt various desires surging within him.

He quickly recited a purification spell on himself, and a clear light flashed through his mind, dispelling the effects of the Enchanting Peache Tree. It reverted to its normal appearance.

Lu Xuan then performed basic techniques such as the Rain of Spirits and Wood Manipulation, ensuring the Enchanting Peache's basic growth requirements.

Next, he approached the magma river formed by the Earth Fire Heart Lotus.

Due to its higher grade, the Fourth Grade Earth Fire Heart Lotus remained in the spiritual seed state. The fingertip-sized fiery red lotus seeds floated in the scorching magma, seemingly on the verge of sprouting. A delicate, small phantom fire lotus rotated slowly inside the spiritual seed, as if ready to bloom at any moment.

The other spirit plants were growing well. The Third Grade Sword Vine, Jade Scale Fruit Tree, and Water Marsh Spirit Peach, as well as the Second Grade Flame Fruit Tree, Venomous Shuttlewood, and Incineration Wood—all displayed vigorous vitality.

Two Sword Vine plants had entered the mature stage, resembling two sharp swords pointing towards the sky.

After a comprehensive inspection to ensure the needs of all spirit plants were met, Lu Xuan returned to the courtyard.

Time passed quietly, and unknowingly, half a month had gone by.

During this period, Lu Xuan mostly stayed in the courtyard, cultivating spirit plants, nurturing spirit beasts, and practicing martial arts such as the "Grand Five Elements Technique" and the "Four Seasons Sword Art."

Occasionally, he explored the surroundings, meeting several nearby inner disciples, all of whom had cultivation levels in the early Foundation Establishment stage.

On this day, following his routine, he patrolled the Spirit Field.

"Hmm, a Second Grade Flowing Light Wood is fully matured."

Concentrating his mind, Lu Xuan noticed that the progress bar beneath the Flowing Light Wood had reached completion.

Lu Xuan drew the Scarlet Flame Sword from its sheath and carefully cut down the mature Flowing Light Wood.

The trunk displayed numerous mysterious natural patterns, with lines constantly flowing inside. Though appearing chaotic, when carefully examined, they pointed directly to the profound meaning of runes.

"Top-quality."

Lu Xuan murmured to himself, and a thought flashed through his mind.

【Flowing Light Wood, Second Grade spiritual plant. The bark and leaves contain natural patterns, suitable for refining most common talismans.】

At the cut position of the Flowing Light Wood, a white light sphere faintly shimmered, attracting Lu Xuan to pick it up.

As Lu Xuan touched the surface of the light sphere, it instantly transformed into countless light dots, morphing into numerous virtual talismans that flowed into his body from all directions.

A thought crossed his mind.

【Harvested one Second Grade Flowing Light Wood, obtained a Third Grade array - Flowing Light Symbol Array.】

In the moment the thought disappeared, dozens of talismans appeared around him, flying and swirling.

Each talisman seemed to be connected by faint spiritual lines, harmonizing with each other, forming a unified whole.

Lu Xuan focused his mind on the talismans, gaining detailed information about each one.

【Flowing Light Symbol Array, a Third Grade array composed of numerous Second Grade Flowing Light talismans, both offensive and defensive.】

"A Third Grade array, Flowing Light Symbol Array. It's slightly different from the Second Grade Mist Concealment Array and the Fourth Grade Illusion Mist Formation I obtained earlier."

"There's no array disc; it's just a formation made up of dozens of talismans."

"But it happens to be suitable for the current mountain environment. Due to the long neglect, the Fourth Grade Illusion Mist Formation in Sword Gate Town had to be set up there. The current mountain area is covered by the Second Grade Mist Concealment Array, with a limited protective range, gradually becoming insufficient."

With a thought, Lu Xuan gathered the thick white fog that pervaded the mountain, covering only the area of the Spirit Field where the spirit plants were planted.

Under Lu Xuan's control, dozens of talismans flew in all directions, disappearing into the mountains.

Lines of changing forms, both real and illusory, quickly appeared and disappeared.

After harvesting a top-quality Flowing Light Wood, Lu Xuan continued patrolling the Spirit Field.

Arriving at the entrance of the howling Black Wind cave, he unexpectedly found a fist-sized white light sphere hanging beneath a Dark

Willow tree.

"Hmm, what's going on? I remember Dark Willow is a plant based on age."

Puzzled, Lu Xuan gently touched the surface of the light sphere.

The light sphere transformed into numerous tiny light points that flowed into his body.

A jet-black bead filled with Yin energy appeared in his palm.

【Yin Soul Pearl, Second Grade treasure, containing extreme Yin energy. It can nourish and strengthen the soul, harboring resentment.】