You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 199: For the Sect, Sacrifices Are Nothing

"Take, for example, planting Sword Grass in an environment rich in Fire Spirit Qi, then nourishing it with the intense sword intent. The mature Sword Grass might develop a burning effect."

"After generations of experimentation, this continuous process can lead to the improvement of Sword Grass varieties."

Shen Ye's expression softened, and he continued:

"However, improving Sword Grass is much more challenging than ordinary spiritual plants. During the cultivation process, normal Sword Grass needs the stimulation of sword qi. If you try to improve the variety, the sword qi and intent used for experimentation may harm the Sword Grass plants."

Lu Xuan nodded, a hint of confusion in his expression.

"Shen Senior Brother, according to what you said, the Sword Grass I cultivated long ago has been nourished with the Golden Sword Technique, but why didn't it show any abnormal state after maturing?"

"There are many factors."

"Firstly, Junior Brother Lu, you cultivated it in the miscellaneous market, where basic pure spiritual power cannot be guaranteed, let alone a special spiritual environment."

"Secondly, the sword qi you used to cultivate Sword Grass is the Golden Sword Technique, only at the first-grade level. It's somewhat strained to use it to cultivate second-grade Sword Grass."

"Moreover, if I'm not mistaken, Junior Brother Lu, in the process of cultivating Sword Grass, your mastery of the Golden Sword Technique has not reached the current grandmaster level, which also affects the final quality of Sword Grass."

"Of course, it's not entirely ineffective. I remember that the Sword Grass in your hands is sharper and sturdier than ordinary Sword Grass, likely influenced by the Golden Sword Technique."

Lu Xuan nodded slightly, indicating his understanding.

What Shen Ye said was true; his grandmaster-level Golden Sword Technique was achieved through continuous absorption of experience points.

"By the way, Junior Brother Lu, besides mastering the Golden Sword Technique, have you also practiced other sword arts after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage?"

"After advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, I selected a technique called 'Four Seasons Sword Art' from the Scripture Pavilion."

Lu Xuan replied truthfully.

"The Four Seasons Sword Art... it's a high-grade sword art with endless variations, hard to defend against. Moreover, it's quite suitable for cultivating Sword Grass."

The mild-mannered cultivator affirmed.

"With Junior Brother Lu's talent in the path of the sword, I believe you can quickly elevate that sword technique to a profound realm. By then, you can certainly cultivate higher-quality Sword Grass."

Shen Ye looked at Lu Xuan with hopeful eyes.

"I appreciate Senior Brother's acknowledgment. My talent in sword cultivation is nothing remarkable within the sect."

Lu Xuan forced a smile.

"Junior Brother is too modest. It's not an easy task to advance a first-grade sword technique to the grandmaster level at the Qi Refinement stage, no matter where you are."

"That's because I absorbed enough experience points..."

Lu Xuan couldn't argue; it was the first time someone declared him to have excellent talent in sword cultivation.

"Sword talents are sword talents. Anyway, now that I'm planting Sword Grass and cultivating the Sword Gourd after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, the rewards from the light clusters are undoubtedly related to sword cultivation. I might even gain some sword art experience packs, right?"

He felt a bit uneasy; planting the Sword Grass he had pledged, even tearfully, to cultivate.

Fortunately, he still had the Xun-Lei Sword Pill in his dantian, a third-grade sword Dao treasure. It was more than enough to deal with the current situation.

While chatting with Lu Xuan, Shen Ye introduced the arrangement and rules of the Sword Hall.

"Now that Junior Brother has broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, I formally invite you to join the Sword Hall. Are you willing, Junior Brother Lu?"

After a tour, Shen Ye asked Lu Xuan with a gentle smile.

"Willing."

To gradually access the core secrets of the Sky Sword Sect, cultivate rare spiritual plants like Sword Grass and Sword Peacock, Lu Xuan naturally had no objections. He nodded in agreement.

Shen Ye highly valued Lu Xuan and personally accompanied him, quickly handling all the procedures for him.

"Welcome, Junior Brother Lu, to join the Sword Hall."

"The Sword Hall holds a superior position, managed personally by two Core Formation elders. Although I hold the position of the Lord of the Agricultural Hall, I also serve as the Vice Hall Master of the Sword Hall. If Junior Brother Lu has any needs in the future, feel free to contact me."

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

Lu Xuan quickly expressed his gratitude, feeling a bit more favorable toward Shen Ye.

Controlling the Agricultural Hall's spiritual plants and refining techniques, and also holding a key position in the Sword Hall, with cultivation at the late Foundation Establishment stage, Shen Ye's status in Lu Xuan's mind rose sharply.

Second only to the Little Phoenix and the White Jade Little Monkey.

"Junior Brother Lu, here are ten Sword Grass spiritual seeds. This is the number of seeds each new member of the Sword Hall can obtain for the first time."

"You can cultivate them in the Sword Hall or plant them in your spiritual field. After maturing, you can submit them to the Sword Hall. Of course, the Sword Hall won't let you work for nothing and will pay you a certain number of Sword Seals as compensation."

"Based on the quantity, quality, and improvement effect of the Sword Grass you submit, the Sword Hall will decide the number of spiritual seeds you can obtain next time and whether to teach you the cultivation methods of higher-grade Sword Grass."

"Cultivating ten Sword Grass might affect your normal cultivation. It's a hard task, Junior Brother."

Ten slender, gray-black seeds floated in front of Lu Xuan.

"What?"

Lu Xuan was momentarily stunned, somewhat not reacting.

"Spending Sword Seals to ask me to cultivate Sword Grass and rewarding me with light clusters? Where can you find such a good thing?"

He solemnly accepted the ten Sword Grass spiritual seeds, saying each word with deep affection.

"For the sect, this sacrifice is nothing."

At Shen Ye's words, a sense of respect arose in his heart. Lu Xuan seemed particularly pleasing in his eyes.

He had a strong interest in planting Sword Grass, but sacrificing cultivation time to cultivate spiritual plants was absolutely impossible for him. Therefore, he admired Lu Xuan's choice.

After Lu Xuan toured the Sword Hall and received ten Sword Grass spiritual seeds, Shen Ye personally escorted him out of the Sword Hall's large array, watching him ride a spiritual crane into the clouds.

Back at the foot of the mountain, with a thought, faint threads of fine lines appeared and disappeared. Lu Xuan opened the flowing light formation and entered the mountain peak.

After a few breaths, he returned to the courtyard.

Getting ten Sword Grass spiritual seeds for free made him extremely happy. As he walked, his steps became much lighter.

Entering the house, Lu Xuan took out the ten Sword Grass spiritual seeds and placed them on the table.

"Never thought that one day, cultivating spiritual plants could bring such generous rewards."

Although the matured Sword Grass had to be returned to the Sword Hall, at least the light clusters that appeared during the cultivation process belonged entirely to him.

Considering his experience in cultivating so many spiritual plants, the rewards from light clusters were usually higher than

the value of the plants themselves.

"I must perform well and strive to obtain more and higher-grade Sword Grass spiritual seeds."

Lu Xuan silently made up his mind.

"During the cultivation process, I can try using different sword qi to nourish and stimulate Sword Grass, attempting to cultivate variant Sword Grass."

"Compared to other Sword Hall members, I have a natural advantage. With my immediate understanding of the state of Sword Grass, I can stimulate the plants without causing damage during the process."

"So, I can ensure that all Sword Grass matures completely. During cultivation, I can continuously make subtle adjustments, increasing the probability of Sword Grass mutation."

"The only problem now is that the comprehension of the 'Four Seasons Sword Art' is not deep enough."

Thinking to himself, Lu Xuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind.