You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 287: Deterrence

"I can't accept this!"

The thin old man repeatedly waved his hands, his attitude firm.

"You're just a wandering cultivator with an unstable foundation. Your status in those major sects is probably average at best. It's better for you to keep these treasures to enhance your own strength."

As the steward of Hundred Herbs Hall, he had encountered many cultivators selling spiritual plants and naturally had a discerning eye. With just a glance, he could tell that the items Lu Xuan offered were extraordinary.

Whether it was the stone bead, the talisman, or the spirit fruit, they all exuded a rich spiritual energy, likely of third-grade quality.

The token was even more precious. For cultivators from small families or wandering cultivators, holding this token could be a life-changing opportunity.

"He Lao, please accept them! These things are not too valuable for me."

"You should know me. I can haggle over a few broken spirits for hours. If these were really precious, how could I bear to give them to you?"

A smile appeared on Lu Xuan's face.

The Flameburst Bead came from the reward of the luminous orbs of the Flame Fruits. When he planted ten Flame Fruits, he obtained over ten Flameburst Beads. The third-grade Purification Talisman had never been used, and he had a few of them left. Although there were only a few Pure jade Fruits left, they were the most suitable for the old man's current situation.

In his eyes, compared to the kindness the old man had shown him, these items were nothing.

"I see."

The old man recalled Lu Xuan's previous behavior of haggling over a few broken spirits and chuckled.

"In that case, I'll graciously accept them."

He respectfully said to Lu Xuan.

"Alright, He Lao, I'll take my leave now. Until we meet again."

A hint of melancholy flashed in Lu Xuan's eyes as he clasped his hands.

Then, under the old man's gaze, he rode his wind falcon and soared into the sky.

...

"Lu Xuan, please wait!"

Less than a hundred miles away, a steady voice came from behind Lu Xuan.

Turning around, he saw an old man flying towards him on a flying sword.

"I am He Yunzong. I established Hundred Herbs Hall in Linyang Fang Market. Today, upon learning that Lu Xuan passed through here, why don't we return to the market and have a drink?"

"In addition, those few ignorant people from Hundred Herbs Hall have already been punished by me. If there were any shortcomings, I hope Lu Xuan can forgive."

The white-haired old man had a ruddy complexion and was at the early Foundation Establishment stage.

"So you're Master He."

Lu Xuan glanced at the old man. After establishing a cooperative relationship with Hundred Herbs Hall, he was naturally familiar with this renowned alchemy master in the market. However, it wasn't until today that they had the chance to meet.

"I didn't take that small matter to heart. Master He doesn't need to worry about it."

"I came here this time on a mission from my sect. Although I passed through Linyang Fang Market, I only came to visit an old friend and won't return to the market."

Lu Xuan said calmly.

"May I ask which sect Lu Xuan is from?"

The white-haired old man asked curiously.

A smile played on Lu Xuan's lips as he produced a black emblem.

The emblem depicted numerous swords of varying sizes, floating up and down as if they could shoot out at any moment.

"This emblem... could it be from the Sky Sword Sect?!"

He Yunzong looked at the Sky Sword Sect emblem in Lu Xuan's hand, pondered for a moment, and then realized its origin. Half surprised and half apprehensive, he spoke.

After learning that a Foundation Establishment cultivator had come to Hundred Herbs Hall, he quickly gathered some information about Lu Xuan. He even knew about Lu Xuan's previous experience as a spiritual plant cultivator cooperating with Hundred Herbs Hall. With this knowledge, he had the idea of getting to know Lu Xuan and rushed to He Lao's house, but missed him. He then tried his best to intercept Lu Xuan.

However, Lu Xuan's identity far exceeded his expectations—he was actually a disciple of the renowned Sky Sword Sect.

The difference between an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator and one from a major sect was like heaven and earth.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little inferior.

"It's indeed fortunate to become an inner disciple of the Sky Sword Sect."

Lu Xuan replied truthfully.

"By the way, Master He, Steward He is a close friend of mine. I hope you will take good care of him. In the future, I will occasionally come back to visit my old friend. I hope nothing untoward happens to him."

There was a hint of threat in Lu Xuan's tone.

"That's only natural. Steward He is also a member of my He family. Naturally, I will treat him as my own and ensure that he doesn't suffer any bullying or harm."

After learning of Lu Xuan's status as a disciple of the Sky Sword Sect, the white-haired old man greatly increased his level of attention to him and quickly promised.

He silently vowed to take care of Steward He meticulously and try to establish a connection with Lu Xuan through him.

Although he was one of the few Foundation Establishment cultivators in Linyang Fang Market and held a prestigious position, there were undercurrents beneath the surface.

He didn't have many years left to live. Although he could barely maintain Hundred Herbs Hall now, once he passed away in a few decades, it was imaginable that Hundred Herbs Hall would be gradually eroded and devoured by other forces.

Lu Xuan's appearance gave him a glimmer of hope.

"That's good."

Lu Xuan nodded. Before leaving, he repeatedly instructed the thin old man to keep the items he had given him safe. Even if it was his closest relative, he couldn't let them know about it casually.

With treasures to protect him and the promise from He Yunzong, Steward He's personal safety was guaranteed to the utmost.

Before leaving, he didn't return to Linyang Fang Market again. After a few words of conversation, he bid farewell and left.

As for the Wang family, although their attitude was somewhat overbearing when they invited him into the secret realm, it didn't cause Lu Xuan any significant losses. He even obtained the Ghost-Faced Stone Mushroom and the Xuanwu Sword Sheath as rewards.

Therefore, he held the philosophy of not seeking trouble if it could be avoided. Being able to meet Steward He satisfactorily was already enough for him.

"This trip is over. It's time to go to the Boundless Sea to complete my mission."

"I wonder what strange sea plants and sea beasts I'll encounter."

After repaying Steward He's past kindness, Lu Xuan felt extremely happy. He transmitted his thoughts to his wind falcon.

With a clear cry, the wind falcon transformed into a streak of green light and swiftly flew through the mountains and ridges.

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