You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 397: The Incomplete Secret Realm

After fully appreciating the wonders of the fifth-grade "Divine Genesis Scripture," Lu Xuan calmed his mind and surveyed the spiritual field.

Having left his cave dwelling for some time, nearly all the spiritual plants within were in a state of thirst and hunger, each with its own needs.

Lu Xuan first approached the area of the second-grade Water Firefly Grass.

Two hundred stalks of Water Firefly Grass had reached maturity, their slender azure leaves interconnected, dotted with luminescence like countless stars twinkling in the night sky.

"My cultivation improvement relies on you all."

With a thought from Lu Xuan, clouds billowed above the Water Firefly Grass, and strands of spiritual rain fell, thoroughly quenching the thirsty plants.

After tending to the numerous Water Firefly Grass, Lu Xuan, without pausing, shifted his posture to continue caring for the vast number of Sword Grass.

"Four Seasons Sword Art," "Wind and Thunder Sword Qi," "Thousand Owls Sword Art," "Peacock Sword Formation"...

He ceaselessly executed various sword techniques and formations, causing the sword qi to howl and the many Sword Grass to tremble continuously in delight.

In front of different Sword Grass, Lu Xuan performed various sword techniques, feeling as though he was being guided by the Sword Grass to diligently practice day and night, his swordsmanship becoming increasingly refined and masterful.

"Have I, who had no intention of practicing swordsmanship, quietly become a master of the sword path?"

Such an absurd thought flashed through Lu Xuan's mind. Shaking his head, he continued nurturing the spiritual plants.

The Ice-Fire Dual Extremes' Flame Fruit and Ice Gourd Fruit, the Five Elements' changing Five-Element Fruit, and the listless Phantom Sound Bamboo that couldn't get enough spiritual qi...

And several high-grade spiritual plants within the cave dwelling.

Above the Earth Fire tributary, Lu Xuan took out a Crimson Lotus Flame to feed the sixth-grade Phoenix Wood and then dived into the bottom of a small lake to retrieve Profound Primordial Water and Spirit Essence Liquid to carefully cultivate the fifth-grade Dragon Bone Grass.

The fifth-grade Diamond Bodhi, lacking the right conditions, could only barely maintain its vitality.

Moreover, there were Jade Dew Fruit, Hidden Essence Grass, Earth Fire Heart Lotus, Profound Insect Vine...

After meticulously nurturing all the spiritual plants, the spiritual power within Lu Xuan's dantian was exhausted, leaving it completely dry.

"Gone, truly not a drop left."

He felt the unfulfilled desires of the many spiritual plants in the spiritual field, unable to help but smile wryly.

With so many spiritual plants drawing from him in turn, no amount of spiritual power could withstand such a barrage.

However, despite the depletion of his internal spiritual power, Lu Xuan felt an unparalleled sense of contentment.

Wherever his gaze fell, every single spiritual plant was brimming with vitality, lush and green, as if nurturing individual hopes.

"Being an ordinary spiritual plant cultivator is indeed comfortable."

Lu Xuan thought to himself with satisfaction.

Cultivating spiritual plants, harvesting light orbs—simple yet fulfilling, far better than exploring any secret realm.

Days passed, and while Lu Xuan was nurturing Arrow Vine spiritual seeds, a familiar voice came from the foot of the mountain.

"Is Junior Brother Lu here?"

The voice was familiar, belonging to Huo Lin'er, a true disciple with whom he had had many interactions in the blessed land.

"Senior Brother Huo, please come in."

Lu Xuan, while controlling the Flowing Light Formation to open, went out to welcome him.

"I heard from Senior Brother Ge Pu that if one wishes to find Junior Brother Lu, there's no need to consider other methods, just come directly to your cave dwelling."

"I didn't expect it to be true. Junior Brother Lu is indeed here, devoted to spiritual plants, which I truly admire."

Huo Lin'er, following Lu Xuan up to the hillside courtyard, spoke in a relaxed tone.

"Senior Brothers flatter me. Such conduct is but a helpless measure, attributable only to my natural fondness for flowers, plants, birds, and fish."

Lu Xuan said, laughing at himself.

Entering the courtyard, Lu Xuan immediately served spiritual fruit and tea, and also poured a cup of Hundred-Fruit Spirit Nectar from the Drunken Immortal Gourd.

"Junior Brother is indeed the inner sect disciple with the deepest understanding of spiritual plants in our sect. These two types of spiritual fruits are of excellent quality, rich in spiritual qi, and their combination produces remarkable effects."

"The Spirit Nectar also has a unique flavor."

Huo Lin'er loudly praised.

"If Senior Brother likes it, feel free to take some with you when you leave."

Seeing Huo Lin'er's enjoyment, Lu Xuan said with a smile.

Having obtained the condensing methods for both

Flame Fruit and Ice Gourd Fruit, he was, to a certain extent, free to cultivate spiritual fruits. Moreover, Huo Lin'er, being a true disciple of exceptional talent, was worth befriending by gifting him some spiritual fruits.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Huo Lin'er said straightforwardly.

"Since returning from the blessed land, the sect has summarized various matters and prepared different levels of rewards for those who entered the blessed land."

"This time, I specifically came for you, Junior Brother Lu."

Saying so, Huo Lin'er waved his hand, and a heap of Sword Seals floated in the air.

"Here are a thousand Sword Seals, the most any disciple below the rank of true disciple has received."

"Junior Brother Lu can use these thousand Sword Seals to freely exchange for techniques, artifacts, spiritual seeds, and other treasures of your choice, to avoid receiving an undesired reward that would need further handling."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Huo!"

Lu Xuan was extremely satisfied with this method of reward. If he had been awarded ordinary artifacts, it would have been somewhat superfluous and troublesome to dispose of, but Sword Seals were much more convenient.

A thousand Sword Seals, considered highly valuable, could purchase three or four fourth-grade spiritual seeds from the Agricultural Hall.

"A thousand Sword Seals are just the appetizer; the main reward is yet to come."

"Your performance in the blessed land has been noted by us all. In arranging the rewards, Uncle Master Gu Jiankong strongly recommended that you be given charge of an incomplete secret realm."

"Incomplete secret realm?"

Lu Xuan asked, puzzled.

"Yes, besides the three major blessed lands, the sect also possesses some secret realms, among which a few are incomplete."

"These secret realms are usually managed by Core Formation elders or true disciples. Occasionally, an incomplete secret realm may be allocated to an inner sect disciple for cultivation or retreat."

"The incomplete secret realm has been thoroughly refined by the sect, posing no safety hazards, and its spiritual qi is much denser than that within the inner sect, making it highly suitable for cultivation, not to mention for nurturing spiritual plants."

"If I may ask, does the incomplete secret realm mentioned by Senior Brother Huo belong solely to me?"

Lu Xuan asked curiously.

"You have indefinite usage rights, as long as you are within the sect and alive, the secret realm is yours to manage alone."

Huo Lin'er stated firmly.

Such a generous reward, in addition to recognizing Lu Xuan's outstanding performance in the blessed land, was mainly an investment in his capabilities with spiritual plants, believing he could contribute even more value to the sect with the incomplete secret realm.

"Then I am truly honored by the esteem of the sect elders."

Lu Xuan nodded slightly, feeling a surge of excitement in his heart.

As the number of spiritual plants increased, the spiritual field in his cave dwelling gradually became cramped. The emergence of the incomplete secret realm would significantly alleviate the pressure on the spiritual field.

Not to mention, the spiritual qi within the secret realm was denser and purer compared to the inner sect.

"High-grade spiritual plants cultivated there might slightly improve in quality, thereby yielding more generous light orb rewards."

Lu Xuan thought to himself.

"Don't be hasty, Junior Brother. In a few days, a true disciple will come to hand over to you, providing you with the treasures and explaining some related matters."

Seeing Lu Xuan's eagerness, Huo Lin'er chuckled.