You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 238: Offering a Pillow during Drowsiness

Lu Xuan keenly noticed the subtle changes in the expression of Senior Lusai, and a sense of alertness emerged in his heart.

As the saying goes, "No one enters the Three Treasures Hall without cause." The fellow disciple who came over might genuinely have heard about Lu Xuan's needs and sincerely invited him. However, it's also possible that the three individuals in the blessed land had set up a trap.

After all, they were well aware of the matter concerning the Phoenix Wood on his body, understanding his urgent need for a third-grade exotic fire. They might be scheming to lure him in and reclaim that ancient Phoenix Wood.

Thinking about this, Lu Xuan became even more determined in his thoughts. Regardless of Senior Lusai's eloquence, he continued to shake his head and refuse.

"Since Junior Brother Lu is adamant, I won't force it."

In the end, seeing that Lu Xuan was unyielding, Senior Lusai reluctantly said.

"Thanks for Senior Brother's kind intentions. It's just that I have invested too much effort in cultivating spirit plants, neglecting my practice. I am willing but incapable, lest I drag Senior Brother down."

Lu Xuan changed the topic.

"However, if Senior Brother Fan obtains that third-grade exotic fire from the secret realm, you can transfer it to me. I will pay a slightly higher price than usual."

"...Alright, I will definitely pay more attention for Junior Brother Lu."

Senior Lusai was momentarily speechless, bid his farewell, and left.

Lu Xuan casually mentioned it and didn't entirely rely on the hope of obtaining the third-grade exotic fire from Senior Brother Fan's mysterious invitation.

He activated a formation, arrived at the foot of the mountain, stimulated a small magical tool sent by the Beast Taming Hall, and soon, a large spiritual crane flew from a distance.

Seeing Lu Xuan from afar, the spiritual crane immediately emitted joyful cries, accelerating its speed and landing in front of Lu Xuan within two or three breaths.

For the entire spiritual crane tribe, Lu Xuan's figure was deeply ingrained in their memories. Even after a long time, he still had the privilege of free rides on the spiritual crane.

Lu Xuan patted the pure white feathers on the spiritual crane's head, took out a bright red spiritual fruit, and fed it to the spiritual crane.

Then, he jumped onto the spiritual crane's back.

"To the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall."

The Miscellaneous Affairs Hall had a spacious hall where outer disciples gathered at all times to post and receive various types of tasks.

"Hello, fellow Daoist. I would like to arrange a task."

Lu Xuan entered the hall and said to a middle-aged steward.

"Hello, Junior Uncle."

The steward, with a cultivation level of the ninth layer of Qi cultivation, glanced at Lu Xuan, noticing the specially tailored robe for inner disciples. A hint of panic flashed in his eyes, and he respectfully said, bowing his head.

He was surprised by Lu Xuan's young and tender face.

"I wonder what task Junior Uncle would like to arrange?"

He quickly adjusted and wore a warm smile, asking Lu Xuan.

"The task is to collect third-grade or higher exotic fires. As for the reward, at least a hundred Sword Seals, depending on the grade and quantity of the flames."

"Collecting third-grade or higher exotic fires... Forgive my frankness, Junior Uncle, but the conditions for this task are a bit high. It might be difficult for outer disciples to complete."

"Oh? How so?"

"Firstly, third-grade exotic fires are not as common as third-grade demonic beasts. These types of heavenly materials and earthly treasures have complex breeding conditions and are extremely difficult to find."

"Secondly, the main recipients of tasks are usually outer disciples in the Qi cultivation stage, and the possibility of them obtaining third-grade exotic fires is almost negligible."

As the middle-aged steward explained in detail, Lu Xuan nodded. After a moment of hesitation, he said:

"Let's hang onto this task for now. Maybe I'll encounter a fellow disciple who can complete it."

After all, it only cost three spirit stones to hang the task on the light screen for a period, so Lu Xuan chose to release the task in the end.

He came out of the inner hall, passed by the light screen in the main hall, and glanced at it.

There was still no change in the task types on the light screen, mainly focused on exploring secret realms, tracking and killing evil spirits, occasionally involving refining tools, alchemy, and similar content. Tasks related to spirit plants and spirit beasts were quite rare.

Even if one occasionally appeared, only a few outer disciples showed interest.

Seeing this familiar scene, Lu Xuan couldn't help but smile, recalling his past experiences of sweeping various tasks related to spirit plants and spirit beasts on the light screen.

It was through this that he obtained a large number of spirit seeds, cultivation resources, and met many powerful cultivators, laying the foundation for breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Unfortunately, I've already become an inner disciple now. It's not good to compete with those outer disciples for tasks. Otherwise, I'd make them recall the fear of being dominated when it comes to spirit plants and spirit beasts."

Reflecting on this, he silently left the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.

In the high sky, the wind roared. Lu Xuan sat steadily on the back of the spiritual crane, pondering how to obtain the third-grade exotic fire.

"It does seem a bit futile through the task assignment method. Perhaps I can obtain the exotic fire through exchanging treasures."

"As for personally going out to explore the secret realm?"

"I'll never explore secret realms in this lifetime. I don't know how to engage in fights, and all I can do is cultivate spirit plants to maintain my practice."

After making a decision, Lu Xuan returned to his cave dwelling, paying attention to the recent exchange of treasures among inner disciples.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.

As usual, he patrolled the spirit fields, checking the growth status of each spirit plant.

With careful cultivation, all the spirit plants were growing exceptionally well.

Arriving outside the Earth Fire tributary, he walked to the second-grade Flame Fruit tree.

Between the light red leaves were more than ten Flame Fruits, half-hidden.

Looking from below, it seemed like clusters of burning flames, emitting an astonishing spiritual fire aura.

"Hehe, finally matured."

Lu Xuan carefully checked and found that the progress bar under one of the Flame Fruits had completely filled up.

A thin layer of flame emerged on his palm, his body floated up, and he carefully picked the Flame Fruit.

"Top-quality, not bad. The growth environment for inner sect spirit plants far exceeds that of the outer sect. Planting second-grade spirit plants can easily yield high-quality fruits and plants."

The Flame Fruit felt soft, and with a slight pinch, the fruit's appearance changed. Holding it in his hand, it seemed like a flowing flame.

Lu Xuan focused his mind and quickly learned the detailed information about the spirit fruit.

[Flame Fruit, second-grade spirit fruit, rich in fire spiritual power. Excellent taste, consuming it can enhance the cultivator's spiritual power. It can also be used as a material for brewing certain

spirit wines.]

After digesting the information in his mind, he reached out and gently touched the white light cluster appearing at the Flame Fruit's location.

The light cluster turned into countless tiny dots, instantly flowing into Lu Xuan's body.

[Harvested a second-grade Flame Fruit, obtained a third-grade exotic fire - Red Lotus Flame.]

"Just sent a pillow over right after dozing off?"

Lu Xuan was full of joy, carefully examining the strange flame that appeared in his hand.

The flame had distinct layers, resembling a quietly burning lotus flower. The outermost layer of lotus petals was a bright yellow flame, gradually transitioning into a fiery red color. It occupied most of the lotus flame area, layer by layer enveloping the central pure white flame.