You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 318: Wind Rising

Lu Xuan stared at the surface of the cyan gourd, feeling a sharpness emanating from it.

As he gently shook it, the sound of swords faintly resonated from within the gourd, as if a large amount of sword qi was surging inside.

"What is this?"

Shi Zhong and Zhou Bingyu looked curiously at the Sword-Nurturing gourd in Lu Xuan's hand.

"This is the Sword-Nurturing gourd, a third-grade spiritual plant that I cultivated personally, with excellent quality."

"Although it's not a specialty of the sect, it's not commonly seen elsewhere either. It contains invisible sword qi inside, with a formidable killing power that is not inferior to many third-grade flying swords."

"If the two of you bring back the Gathering Spirit Essence, how about I exchange it with you for this Sword-Nurturing gourd?"

Lu Xuan tossed the Sword-Nurturing gourd in his hand, and there were occasional wisps of sword qi emanating from inside the gourd.

Seeing the extraordinary nature of the Sword-Nurturing gourd, both of them were moved.

Although they had come to invite Lu Xuan to the unnamed island to hunt demons, search for Gathering Spirit Essence, and other opportunities, Lu Xuan's polite refusal didn't affect them much.

Moreover, the value of the third-grade Sword-Nurturing gourd was obviously greater than that of the same-grade Gathering Spirit Essence.

"If Lu friend exchanges the Sword-Nurturing gourd for Gathering Spirit Essence, it would be quite a loss."

Shi Zhong reminded.

"No worries, no worries. If the two of you go to such great lengths and take risks to obtain the third-grade Gathering Spirit Essence for me, it's fine if I lose a little."

Lu Xuan squinted his eyes and smiled.

"Alright, then please wait for our good news, Lu friend. We will definitely bring back the Gathering Spirit Essence for you."

Shi Zhong and Zhou Bingyu promised to Lu Xuan.

After not staying long in Lu Xuan's courtyard, they chatted for a while, exchanged insights on cultivation and island experiences, and then left together.

Lu Xuan watched as the two manipulated their flying swords and disappeared into the sky, a smile spreading across his face.

"Letting other cultivators help obtain what I need and then exchanging it with my own treasures, it's also a new strategy."

"But there's no way around it. Although I have many treasures and techniques, I'm still just a weak and helpless spiritual plant master. It's better to be cautious."

Lu Xuan thought to himself. This approach allowed him to obtain the items he desired without taking on the associated risks, only sacrificing the Sword-Nurturing gourd he had cultivated.

He possessed numerous treasures, but there weren't many suitable for exchange with Shi Zhong and Zhou Bingyu.

The Wind and Thunder Sword Art, the Grand Sun Sword Talisman, the Concealing Spirit Robe, and the Sealing Mountain Jade Seal were all treasures he valued and used. As for items like the Soul-Inducing Lamp, the Thousand-Faced Phantom, and the Profound Yin Pill, although valuable, they were associated with sinister energies, and revealing them might arouse suspicion.

As for the Sword-Nurturing gourd, although its value was higher than the desired Gathering Spirit Essence, there was no other choice. After all, he was relying on others, and if he offered something of equal or lower value, Shi Zhong and Zhou Bingyu would naturally not agree.

However, this was only on the surface. For Lu Xuan, the Gathering Spirit Essence was not only valuable in itself but also had extremely precious additional value.

It could be used to cultivate the Dragon Bone Grass, a fifth-grade plant, and contribute greatly to the abundant luminous orb rewards obtained afterwards.

The reward for the fourth-grade Profound Insect Vine was like this, so wouldn't it be even more beneficial for the Dragon Bone Grass?

"Shi Zhong and the others gain the Sword-Nurturing gourd, and I gain the luminous orb reward. A win-win situation."

Lu Xuan thought contentedly.

...

In the depths of the boundless sea.

Tower...

The towering waves surged, and from time to time, dozens of zhang-long sea beasts leaped out from the deep sea, frolicking freely.

Suddenly, the spiritual energy on the sea surface fluctuated violently, and a boundless vortex appeared, from which a water wall, hundreds of miles long, surged out.

The water wall continued to rise, forming an island that reached thousands of zhang in height. Through the thick water wall, one could faintly see a huge palace inside.

On the surface of the water wall, numerous illusory dragons danced and hovered, with a majestic aura visible from hundreds of miles away.

"What... what is this?"

"Could it be that a secret realm is appearing?"

"Hurry, hurry! Before other cultivators notice, quickly go to that island and seize the opportunity first."

Seeing this scene, many cultivators in the nearby waters couldn't calm their hearts for a long time.

Such a phenomenon indicated that the island behind the water wall was extraordinary. If they could seize the opportunity and enter first, they might obtain great opportunities and might even rise to prominence, soaring into the sky!

Thinking of this, the vast majority of cultivators lost their reason in an instant, disregarding their own low or intermediate cultivation levels, and rushed towards the broad water wall like moths to a flame.

"It's appeared."

On a rocky island, a blood-robed cultivator flew out from a dark cave, feeling the huge fluctuation of spiritual energy, and looked in the direction of the island behind the water wall, murmuring to himself.

"There must be a large number of formations and restrictions outside the secret realm. I need to prepare well."

"With so many people making such a commotion, there will probably be many Foundation Establishment cultivators from the island going to explore."

The petite cultivator's arm continuously divided, turning into soft and fluffy tentacles, drilling into the gray burial mound, and pulling out gray corpse puppets one by one.

"The two of us are both at the late Foundation Establishment stage. What else do we need to prepare? Even if all the Foundation Establishment cultivators on this island join forces, they may not be able to deal with the two of us."

"One kill for one person, two kills for one pair. It's just right to avenge the enmity of the Blood-Congealing Yin Insect queen."

The blood-robed cultivator snorted coldly.

In the small courtyard, sword light flickered, accompanied by the roar of wind and thunder.

Lu Xuan was practicing sword techniques with his Wind and Thunder Sword.

The Starlight Sword Art and the Thousand Owls Sword grass

were still in their infancy due to his limited aptitude and short time of cultivation. Although he had performed them several times when cultivating the corresponding sword grass, they were still in the initial stage, unsatisfactory in both power and speed.

As for the Four Seasons Sword Art, its cultivation difficulty was relatively low, and after several years of cultivation with the sword grass, coupled with the corresponding sword intent obtained from the sword grass luminous orbs, Lu Xuan's control and comprehension of it could be considered profound.

It complemented well with the fourth-grade Wind and Thunder Sword.

The Wind and Thunder Sword contained powerful wind and thunder power. When wielded, it was surrounded by black winds and thunder, and when different sword intents were used, it exhibited various miraculous effects.

The Spring Rain Sword Art had a continuous sword intent, with the black wind gentle like a spring rain, quietly corroding into the bones. Occasionally changing sword moves, thunder roared, as swift as lightning.

The Summer Sword Art, with a fierce wind raging, seemed to have black clouds pressing down on the city, with thunder and lightning, hidden within its violent sword intent was a devastating strike.

The Autumn Wind Sword Art, with the black wind blending with the sword intent, was bleak and murderous, concealing a hidden killing intent.

The Winter Snow Sword Art, the sword intent itself was bone-piercingly cold. Coupled with the black wind blowing, the opponent's physical movements unknowingly slowed down, and even their spirits were almost frozen, with the thunder and lightning spiritual power containing a cold breath.

As Lu Xuan danced more and more naturally and fluently, the four sword arts changed effortlessly, and the black wind surrounding the Wind and Thunder Sword grew denser.

In the end, with a clear sound, he sheathed the Wind and Thunder Sword into the Sword gourd.

Sword qi surged, and the strong wind danced.

"The wind is rising."

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