You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 374: I'm Here to Assist You

In the following days, Lu Xuan remained in his cave dwelling, cultivating spiritual plants and beasts as usual, dedicating the rest of his time to studying the mutated Dragon Pattern Wood.

By feeding it with various spiritual energies and demonic beast flesh, along with conducting other minor experiments, he observed and summarized the characteristics of the Dragon Pattern Wood, gaining a deeper understanding of it.

When he felt it was time, he visited Ge Pu's dwelling.

"Brother Ge, I've carefully observed this peculiar spiritual plant over the past few days and have finally found some clues."

"I consulted some spiritual plant scriptures, and based on the characteristics of this plant, I determined that its precursor was a third-grade Dragon Pattern Wood."

Atop a mountain where black and white peaks intertwined, a pair of gigantic Kun fish intertwined, embodying the unity of Yin and Yang, swimming freely.

Lu Xuan turned to Ge Pu, with his distinctive black and white eyes, and inquired.

"Dragon Pattern Wood, I've heard of it, but it seems quite different from the plant we have here, doesn't it?"

Ge Pu, looking at the mutated Dragon Pattern Wood that had become docile after Lu Xuan's 'taming', expressed his confusion.

Lu Xuan twisted the plant a few times with his fingers, as if turning a screw.

"These patterns vaguely resemble Jiao dragons, but due to generations of mutation, they have become much thinner compared to ordinary Dragon Pattern Wood, and the shape has also changed significantly."

He straightened the mutated Dragon Pattern Wood, pointing to the faint patterns on its trunk and leaves.

"So, all the plants in that blessed land are mutated? What exactly could affect the entire blessed land's flora?"

"Perhaps it's related to some kind of flesh and blood aura, but I'm not entirely sure," Lu Xuan replied thoughtfully.

"Flesh and blood aura... Perhaps this could provide a reference for our fellow sect members in the blessed land," Ge Pu mused.

"You've worked hard, Brother Lu. To gather so much information in just under ten days is truly admirable," he said, giving Lu Xuan a respectful nod.

"It's my honor to offer even a modest help to the Core Formation elders and our fellow sect members in the blessed land."

Lu Xuan kept the uses of the mutated Dragon Pattern Wood to himself, hoping to find evidence of its origins, mutations, and potential applications without having to explain too much.

He returned the mutated Dragon Pattern Wood to Ge Pu and took his leave.

Days flew by as Lu Xuan returned to his dwelling.

Standing beneath a vine, he gently touched a white luminescent orb hanging from it.

"Harvested a third-grade Sword-Nurturing Gourd, received a fourth-grade Howling Sea Sword Talisman."

As the thought passed, a talisman of neither gold nor jade appeared in his palm, its infinite sword intent surging like waves.

"Another fourth-grade sword talisman."

He sighed, having harvested three Sword-Nurturing Gourds in recent days, each yielding a fourth-grade sword talisman.

Among them were a Falling Star Sword Talisman, a Dragon Elephant Sword Talisman, and now a Howling Sea Sword Talisman.

With seven more green gourds remaining on the three vines, not much time was left until their maturity.

With ten fourth-grade sword talismans in hand, Lu Xuan estimated that even an early-stage Core Formation cultivator might struggle to fend them off if used simultaneously.

After collecting the rewards from the three orbs, he continued to inspect the spiritual field, attending to the detailed needs of each spiritual plant.

One day, while cultivating plants in his dwelling, Lu Xuan's spiritual sense detected a talisman trembling outside the formation at the foot of the mountain.

Opening the Flowing Light Formation, he drew the talisman towards him, hearing Ge Pu's voice from within.

"Brother Lu, please come to my dwelling. I have something to discuss with you."

Moments later, Lu Xuan arrived at Ge Pu's black and white mountain once again.

Several familiar faces, all skilled in spiritual plants and who had explored the Langyue Blessed Land together, including Liu Su, who bred a pair of Snarling Shadow Beasts, Zhong Hao, and a few Foundation Establishment spiritual plant cultivators with whom he had exchanged cultivation experiences, were present.

Upon Lu Xuan's arrival, Ge Pu nodded slightly and, after two inner sect disciples joined them, his black and white eyes swept over the crowd.

"I've invited you all here because I have a favor to ask."

"Our sect's Core Formation true masters discovered a large number of peculiar plants in a newly opened blessed land and brought some back to the sect."

"Everyone here is renowned within our sect as spiritual plant cultivators, each with unique abilities in cultivating spiritual plants and beasts. Hence, I hope you can work together to identify the peculiarities of these plants and experiment to

uncover their potential uses."

After speaking, Ge Pu waved his hand, and the ground before them displayed over a dozen strange plants.

There were plants engulfed in flames, plants that frosted the ground they touched, and plants that sprayed poison at the cultivators...

Each plant, similar to the mutated Dragon Pattern Wood, possessed aggressive tendencies.

With a flash of light in Ge Pu's eyes, all the plants' movements slowed or even halted.

"I leave these plants to you, hoping to hear good news soon. Identifying their weaknesses could expedite our fellow sect members' exploration of the blessed land, and discovering their uses could create immense value for our sect."

After giving his instructions, Ge Pu vanished into the mountain, leaving the cultivators looking at each other and the diverse array of plants.

"Let's start researching these peculiar plants," said a mid-stage Foundation Establishment middle-aged cultivator.

"Brother Zhong, you have the highest cultivation level, so please organize the tasks and let's cooperate," suggested Zhong Hao, shaking his head.

"Studying these plants isn't simply a matter of cultivation level; otherwise, Brother Ge Pu, as a true disciple, wouldn't have called us here."

"Everyone here is well-acquainted with each other, and without a doubt, Brother Lu Xuan has the highest proficiency in spiritual plants among us. Let's have Brother Lu arrange the tasks."

"No, no, no, Brother Zhong, I'm here to assist you."

Lu Xuan said cheerfully.

"Brother Zhong, with your cultivation level and renowned beast-taming skills, these plants, no different from demonic beasts, should be well within your expertise. I'm sure you'll easily discover their peculiarities."

"Alright, let's proceed with that arrangement. I hope everyone will work together to unravel the mysteries of these peculiar plants," Zhong Hao agreed, briefly assigning the plants to Lu Xuan and the others.

Lu Xuan received a plant that was ablaze.

Its trunk was a vibrant red, emitting a heat that could be felt from a distance, resembling charred wood that had not long been extinguished.

Its dense foliage formed a canopy, with faint red leaves' edges flickering with countless sparks. Inside, flames writhed like serpents.

As Lu Xuan approached, the fire serpents struck like lightning, the sparks on the leaves intensifying and morphing into various flame forms, attacking him from all directions.

"Next to this plant, the Flame Fruit seems almost modest."

Lu Xuan mused, focusing his thoughts. The surrounding flames gathered, forming a dark red fireball.

"I am guilty... Today, a very close relative's birthday celebration, which I couldn't decline, lasted until eleven o'clock before I could return... I apologize..."