You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 163

The moment Lu Xuan received information about the pure white phoenix, he immediately made the decision to hold onto this opportunity tightly.

To possess the strength of a third-tier spirit beast even in its infancy, coupled with powerful parents in the backgroundwhere else could he find such a strong backing? He put on a friendly smile and slowly approached the pure white phoenix.

Seemingly oblivious to his approach, the phoenix continued pecking at the succulent crab meat on the crab leg.

"Whose child are you? Hungry, huh? If you're hungry, eat a little more," Lu Xuan said gently, tossing another bright red crab leg towards it.

"Come by often in the future. I often have good things to eat here, and there are companions of your kind to play with too!" He gestured toward a chubby wind falcon chick not far away, speaking in the gentlest tone.

The phoenix blinked its eyes, resembling black gemstones, and nodded slightly.

Seeing it happily eating, Lu Xuan seized the opportunity and took out a square-shaped ointment from his storage pouch.

The ointment, in a pale bluish-white hue, emitted a tantalizing fragrance. It was a reward from the iron-clawed craba crab essence ointment, a second-tier treasure, delicious and highly favored by cultivators and spirit beasts alike.

He cut a small piece and, using his energy, offered it to the pure white phoenix. "Here, have a post-meal snack."

Even before Lu Xuan took out the crab essence ointment, the pure white phoenix was already deeply attracted to it. Upon hearing Lu Xuan's words, it didn't hesitate, swallowing the small piece of ointment.

As it swallowed, the phoenix's feathers expanded, clearly displaying the pleasure brought about by the delicious treat.

"Delicious, right? If you like it, eat more," Lu Xuan cut another piece and offered it to the phoenix.

Seeming a bit hesitant, the phoenix ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of the delicacy and swallowed the small piece of crab essence ointment.

Just as Lu Xuan was about to offer it another piece, it spread its wings, indicating refusal.

Then, with a crisp chirp directed at Lu Xuan, it transformed into a streak of light, directly piercing through the veiling mist formation and disappearing from sight.

"So, that's how it breaks through the formation's restrictions? Ordinary third-tier spirit beasts definitely can't achieve such a silent effect. It must be due to the natural talent of the White Phoenix." 

"Capturing its appetite should be considered a preliminary success. If I come here several more times, bring along some iron-clawed crabs, offer some Crab essence ointment, pluck some high-quality spirit fruits, I won't believe I can't win it over!" Lu Xuan smiled, thinking to himself.

"Care for it regularly, build a good relationship, and when it matures completely, I'll reap the rewards."

"A hundred years ago, the little white bird I cared for became a guardian spirit beast of a large sect."

"A hundred years ago, the red-whiskered carp I raised, unexpectedly..."

"Oh, I ate it."

Lu Xuan snapped back to reality, turned around, and saw the cloud-stepping lynx and the wind falcon chick staring intently at the remaining half of the crab essence ointment in his hand.

The lynx was relatively restrained, maintaining its usual indifferent gaze but with a hint of desire. However, the wind falcon chick, less subtle, had droplets of saliva forming threads and falling to the ground.

"Always eating! That's all you know! Especially you, a speed-type avian like you. Being this chubby, how will you utilize your strengths?"

"Look at other people's childrengraceful and sensible, already at the third-tier cultivation at a young age. Do you not feel ashamed asking me for food here?" 

"Should I ride a ball with you in the future?" Lu Xuan couldn't help but imagine this scene, holding his forehead and teasingly scolding the wind falcon.

Dividing the remaining crab essence ointment into two equal halves, Lu Xuan gave one portion to the lynx and the other to the wind falcon chick.

Both seemed to understand the rarity of this ingredient. The lynx extended its pink tongue, delicately licking the jelly-like crab essence ointment, while its short tail behind kept twirling. Its pointed ears sported two tufts of grey-white fur, standing upright.

The wind falcon chick pecked at the crab essence ointment bit by bit, consuming it until the ground was spotless, then ceased.

Returning indoors after a brief rest, Lu Xuan started his routine by inspecting all the spirit plants in the spiritual field.

The third-tier sword-nurturing gourd was in the flowering stage, with buds resembling numerous slender sharp swords, exuding a sharp aura.

Taking out a second-hand top-grade flying sword from his storage pouch, Lu Xuan placed it beneath the vines of the sword-nurturing gourd, providing sufficient nourishment.

Two sword grass plants showed almost identical growth progress, displaying evenly matched strength. The surrounding spiritual soil bore small sword marks, as if two swordsmen had left their marks after a prolonged sparring session.

The second-tier light wood tree and yin locust tree were both thriving. Lu Xuan applied subtle techniques such as the rain of spiritual energy and wood cultivation technique to meet their specific needs.

The second-tier ice chi fruit tree had also grown taller, emitting a faint cold aura.

Arriving at the dragonvine area, Lu Xuan focused his mind and noticed the progress bar beneath was close to reaching full capacity.

To ensure the best quality of the spirit plants and light orb rewards, Lu Xuan resisted the urge within and decided to wait until the progress bar was completely full before harvesting the dragonvine.

"After using so much essence blood from first and second-tier dragon serpents, even the blood of third-tier double-headed dragons and ink-scale dragons, you better justify my efforts," Lu Xuan muttered to himself. The third-tier illusion smoke fruit had matured, offering him the fourth-tier Illusory Cloud Mist Formation. This further fueled his anticipation for the soon-to-mature dragonvine.

"Well... Even though it didn't cost a spirit stone other than the blue water python's blood, the quality of the essence blood is still substantial."

"Lu Junior Brother, are you there? Good news for you!" 

Just as Lu Xuan was lost in thought, a familiar voice echoed from outside the courtyard. Immediately, an image of a graceful female cultivator, Yao Qing, flashed in his mindit was Yao Senior Sister.

They had initially met during a mission involving monkey-faced orchids. Later, Yao Qing had recommended Lu Xuan to help eradicate pests harming water marsh spirit peaches, fostering a certain camaraderie between them.

"Senior Sister Yao, I'm here," Lu Xuan replied. With a wave of his hand, dense white fog swiftly concealed the sword-nurturing gourd, the mystical insect vine, and the dragonvine among others.

Opening the courtyard gate, he smiled at the graceful woman. 

"I wonder what brings Senior Sister Yao here?"

"I've been taking care of an herb garden for a foundational disciple. Recently, the disciple bred a batch of mutated spirit

 plants and needs an experienced cultivator to plant them. You were the first one that came to my mind, so I mentioned it to the disciple." Yao Qing said with excitement. Lu Xuan had made a profound impression on her during their encounters.

Once when nurturing monkey-faced orchids, Lu Xuan discerned the pattern changes of the orchids' expressions, overall improving their quality. The second time, during the water marsh spirit peach infestation, while everyone else was stumped, Lu Xuan identified the mimicry insects causing the trouble and suggested a solution.

Both instances proved Lu Xuan's deep knowledge and natural talent in the field of spiritual plants. So, upon learning of the foundational disciple's need, Yao Qing immediately thought of him.

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