13 Chapter 12 Sword Grass_1
Translator: 549690339
Returning home, Lu Xuan carefully examined the almost withered spiritual seed he had taken from his bosom.
The dried up seed was long and slender like a sword, grey-black in color. Perhaps due to much of its vitality having evaporated, its form was slightly shriveled.
Although Xu Wan had told Lu Xuan that she and Zhang Hong had once attempted to plant another similar spiritual seed without success, Lu Xuan felt highly confident about his own endeavor.
After all, if he successfully planted this withered spiritual seed, he would be able to understand the seed’s subtle needs through its immediate status and correct any deficiencies, possibly leading to a successful cultivation.
Deciding to act, Lu Xuan found a small empty plot within his Spirit Field, activated the Earth Pulling Technique and a tiny fissure appeared in the Spirit Soil, just enough to accommodate the withered spiritual seed.
Having buried the dried-up seed, Lu Xuan further invoked the Earth Pulling Technique, gathering the faint spiritual energy within the Spirit Field towards the seed.
The Earth Pulling Technique, having absorbed several experience packages, had already undergone a profound transformation. It could not only alter the terrain within a localized range, but also slightly manipulate the flow of spiritual energy within the Spirit Field.
Once the minute spiritual energy in the Spirit Soil was absorbed by the spiritual seed, Lu Xuan with a bit of trepidation, focused his spiritual sense on the withered seed.
A thought flashed through his mind.
Sword Grass, Second-Level Spirit Plant. Upon maturity, it becomes sharp and tough as a sword, a natural material for forging a flying sword.
Feeling as though it’s about to dry up, let’s give it a hearty soak with a torrent of spiritual energy.”
After digesting this thought, Lu Xuan’s heart filled with joy.
As expected, he not only understood the corresponding spirit plant information after planting this withered spiritual seed, but he also clearly understood the detailed needs of the seed.
He immediately circulated the spiritual energy within his body. Above the withered spiritual seed, a mist of water vapor appeared instantly, followed by a rain of spiritual energy droplets that fell and seeped into the soil.
Like the rain after a long drought, the Sword Grass seed greedily absorbed the Spirit Rain.
Following the first round of Spirit Rain, Lu Xuan used his spiritual sense to check the Sword Grass Spirit Seed, only to find that it was still in a withered state.
I still want more, more water the better.”
Just a measly second-grade spirit seed, unable to be satisfied by my Third Level Qi Cultivation?”
Lu Xuan chuckled. He who had already mastered the Spirit Rain Technique, almost instantaneously conjured another round of Spirit Rain.
I want more, I want more!”
Lu Xuan coldly snorted, Just you wait and see, I’ll drench you till you burst!”
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After seventeen rounds of the Spirit Rain Technique, Lu Xuan gritted his teeth and once again mobilized the spiritual energy within his body.
Above the Sword Grass Spirit Seed, the spiritual energy fluctuated for a moment but then quickly vanished, not a single drop of Spirit Rain fell.
It’s gone, truly, not a single drop is left.”
Feeling dizzy and seeing stars, he staggered and rose to his feet.
This was the effect of overusing spiritual energy.
Although his cultivation had already stabilized at the Third Level of Qi Cultivation and was much deeper than before, even a lot of spiritual energy could not withstand such continuous usage.
His spiritual sense focuses on the Sword Grass Spirit Seed.
I still want more, I want more…”
Lu Xuan shivered and hurriedly moved away.
But the numerous carefully executed Spirit Rain Techniques were not ineffective. He could sense that the Sword Grass Seed in the soil was much more plump, appearing lively and full of vitality.
Two days later, after basic care to the other spirit plants, Lu Xuan focused his attention on the second-grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed.
After countless rounds of Spirit Rain Techniques, the seed’s immediate status finally changed..
Sword Grass, Second-Level Spirit Plant; during cultivation, it requires a certain amount of spiritual energy. In addition, it occasionally needs the nurturing of Sword Qi to stimulate growth.”
The need for Sword Qi nurturing, as expected of a Second-Level Soul Plant, the requirements are clearly on a different level. It’s highly probable that Brother Zhang and the others failed mainly because of this. After all, spiritual seeds are usually delicate, who would think to stimulate it with Sword Qi?”
Lu Xuan had an epiphany and figured out the reason for Zhang Hong’s failure in their cultivation attempt. He felt even more fortunate for being able to constantly grasp the immediate status of the Spirit Plant.
As for Sword Qi, he possessed his own Golden Sword Technique.
With spiritual energy circulating within his body and under Lu Xuan’s mental control, a faint golden Sword Qi sprung up from his finger, passed through the Spirit Field soil, and struck the Sword Grass Spirit Seed.
In an instant, Lu Xuan thought he heard a weak sword cry from the soil, following which, the golden Sword Qi seeped into the seed, leaving a faint golden mark on the gray-black seed.
Doing as he had done previously, he summoned three more golden Sword Qi, leaving marks on the Sword Grass seed. Only after understanding that the Sword Qi was sufficient did he stop.
Only after the golden marks on the seed had faded could a new Sword Qi is used to nourish the Sword Grass Spirit Seed.
Finally, successful planting has been accomplished, and the growth phase has begun.”
I wonder what kind of Light Cluster rewards a Second-Level Spirit Plant can bring…”
Through his Spiritual Sense, Lu Xuan sensed the subtle changes in the Sword Grass Spirit Seed and heaved a sigh of relief.
He found the importance of mastering the immediate state of Spirit Plants is increasingly apparent.
Perhaps, it would be possible to go to local markets or find some on the stalls of Loose Cultivators to acquire some unknown spiritual seeds?”
Although the appearance of wild Spirit Plant Seeds is rare, it’s not completely absent.”
Naturally matured Spirit Plants have a certain probability of producing spiritual seeds, which can also be obtained from other cultivators or demon beasts, not to mention those weird Secret Lands where anything can occur.”
Perhaps other cultivators have some unknown spiritual seeds. For them, if the species of spiritual seed is unknown, it’s hard to evaluate its value and it’s hard to cultivate successfully.”
But I am different, I can know the planting conditions of spiritual seeds. As long as the conditions can be met, the possibility of successful cultivation is huge, and I can also get the Light Cluster rewards.”
The more Lu Xuan thought about it, the more feasible this method seemed. But remembering the few remaining spirit stones he had, he quickly cooled down.
Purchasing unknown spiritual seeds is ultimately a gamble. Although my chances of winning are higher, it’s not a sure win. More importantly, I don’t have enough spirit stones to enter the game.”
After all, once you acquire wild spiritual seeds, you cannot guarantee whether it can be cultivated. Secondly, you do not know its rank. Buying a first or second grade is fine, but if you end up with an ungraded seed, it may even result in a loss.”
We can wait until Brother Zhang and their group of cultivators who are exploring the Secret Land return. The quality of the spiritual seed produced in the Secret Land is more guaranteed, and the quantity and variety of offerings will be greater.”
From Lu Xuan’s memory, there were few stands selling wild spiritual seeds when he strolled in the market during normal days. Even if there were, they were mostly familiar varieties. Unknown spiritual seeds were almost invisible.”
He decided to let things take their course and accumulate more knowledge of Spirit Plants in his spare time, pay more attention in the marketplace, and if he encounters unknown spiritual seeds and has enough spirit stones, try to bargain for them.”
What’s more important is his own courtyard’s Spirit Plants.
The twenty Spirit Firefly Grasses were growing very well, the leaves were lazily stretching under the nourishment of the Spirit Rain, and tiny glints of light reflected under the sunlight, resembling twinkling stars.
The Red Cloud Pine had grown another two inches or so, the fine red needles on the tree were denser, stimulated by the Fireball Technique, it looked like a porcupine covered in red spikes.
The Moon Erosion Fruit, on the other hand, had entered a rapid maturation phase.