LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 730 Even More Ordinary
That day, as Lu Xuan was cultivating spiritual plants in his cave mansion, his spiritual sense detected a familiar presence outside and he called out:
"Fellow Xu, are you patrolling this area today?"
Two or three miles away from the cave mansion, a Golden Core Real Person named Xu Cheng, accompanied by four Foundation Establishment Perfect cultivators, was passing by.
The cultivator, named Xu Cheng, was at the mid-term of Nascent Soul stage.
Due to the emergence of the Thunder Jetty Cave Secret Realm, a large number of Jindan Cultivators flooded into the Thunderfire Star Cave. In order to better ensure the safety of cultivators residing in the Star Cave, Heavenly Star Cave heightened patrol efforts by deploying several Golden Core Real People to take turns inspecting the area.
Lu Xuan was keen on fostering good relations, occasionally offering some Spirit Fruit Spirit Paste and being very familiar with Qi Wuheng Star Envoy, which left a deep impression on the patrolling cultivators from Heavenly Star Cave. When they passed by his cave mansion, they inspected it even more carefully.
"Ah, it's Friend Lu. These past few days it has been my turn, so I am accompanying several guards around this area," he said.
Xu Cheng saw Lu Xuan's approach, smiled, and greeted him with a bow of his hands.
He had a favorable impression of this No-Organization Spirit Plant Master.
With a level of mastery in the Path of Spiritual Plants that could impress even a Star Envoy, and his non-contentious, generous nature, often sending delicious Spirit Fruit Spirit Paste, where else could you find such a desirable tenant?
"Fellow Xu, and other friends, patrolling must be tiresome. Why not come to my cave mansion for a light drink?"
Lu Xuan asked with a smile.
"That would be wonderful, to enjoy the Upper Class Spirit Brew brewed by you once again," replied Xu Cheng, delighted.
Xu Cheng, thrilled, instructed the four Foundation Establishment Perfect cultivators to stay outside, and entered Lu Xuan's cave mansion alone.
The cultivators had no complaints, as being of a significantly lower cultivation meant they felt more relaxed staying outside.
"Fellow Xu, please," Lu Xuan invited.
As they entered the courtyard, Lu Xuan served Xu Cheng a full cup of Ice Marrow Spirit Brew.
Xu Cheng took a small sip, closed his eyes, savored the transformation of the brew in his mouth, and slowly exhaled a whiff of cold air.
"As expected of Ice Marrow Spirit Brew, that hint of coolness seems to seep into the marrow, making one feel thoroughly refreshed and light-bodied," he exclaimed appreciatively.
"Fellow Xu flatters too much," Lu Xuan replied, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
The two chatted casually for a while.
"I have been staying in the cave mansion all this time and am unaware of the outside situation. Could Fellow Xu inform me about the recent developments in the Thunderfire Star Cave?" he inquired.
"Compared to a while back, there hasn't been much change," Xu Cheng replied.
"It's just that some cultivators didn't gain much from the Thunder Sea and came out with crooked ideas, planning to ambush others inside the Thunderfire Star Cave."
"I encountered such a case a few days ago and expended quite an effort to kill that person."
"I just wasn't cautious enough and was affected by a secret technique he used just before dying."
Xu Cheng said in a low voice.
"Nothing serious, I hope?" Lu Xuan asked, showing concern.
"No worries, the evil techniques were blocked by my armor. I only suffered a little internal injury, which healed in a few days," Xu Cheng explained as he patted the blue-black armor he wore. Seeing Lu Xuan's gaze, he intentionally displayed the numerous complex and obscure runes on the armor.
"This Fifth Grade Armor is custom made by Heavenly Star Cave for us. Its defensive capability is extremely strong, able to resist most spells and magic artifacts, ranking among the best in the same class," he said nonchalantly.
"Fellow Xu, having such superior defensive armor truly fills me with envy," Lu Xuan said with a beaming smile, a hint of apt admiration in his eyes.
"Hahaha, Friend Lu, with your mastery in the path of spiritual plants, I'm sure you will soon acquire a protective treasure to your liking!" Xu Cheng laughed heartily.
"Alright, Xu has other urgent matters to attend to and can't stay long. I'll take my leave now and next time I'll come over for a good drink with you, fellow daoist."
He hadn't finished his task of inspecting the Thunderfire Star Cave and said goodbye to Lu Xuan after not sitting for long.
"No problem, then let's not delay Fellow Xu."
"Here are some Spirit Fruit Spirit Paste. Please take them to a couple of daoists outside the cave mansion."
Lu Xuan smiled and handed Xu Cheng some Spirit Fruit Spirit Paste.
"Friend Lu is thoughtful."
Xu Cheng thanked him with cupped hands and, carrying the Spirit Fruit Spirit Paste, left the cave mansion swiftly.
Once their figures completely disappeared, Lu Xuan activated the protective array and continued to cultivate spiritual plants at ease.
Suddenly, he sensed a disturbance in the spiritual energy from the small lake at the edge of the cave mansion.
His spiritual sense swept over and he immediately understood. Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire
"The Green Horned Dragon Carp, which had been invisibly bullied by the Fire Separation Flood Dragon and the Rock-shell Turtle, has finally advanced to the fourth grade."
He couldn't help but reflect.
The lake was small in size. With the Fire Separation Flood Dragon naturally suppressing others due to its bloodline, and the playful Rock-shell Turtle, the poor, inconspicuous Green Horned Dragon Carp had no choice but to squeeze into a corner, carving out a tiny nest for itself.
This action was all its own doing. Lu Xuan felt it improper to interfere and let nature take its course.
After years of cultivation, it had finally advanced to a fourth-grade spirit beast today.
He rapidly approached the lake, only to see the Dragon Carp's body elongated, its surface covered with densely packed deep green scales, and two long whiskers trailing behind. Its movement was as if a Flood Dragon was dancing in the water, and it had a green horn growing on its head.
At that moment, a spiritual energy whirlpool appeared on the horn, continuously pulling in spiritual energy into the vortex, which the Dragon Carp absorbed.
"Roar!"
A deep dragon chant rose, and the aura of the Dragon Carp surged impressively, its every move filled with majesty.
Just as it was about to leap out of the water to vent freely, it sensed the nearby aura of the Fire Separation Flood Dragon and felt the trembling sensation from the depths of its lineage, and silently retreated back into its nest.
Lu Xuan could only laugh and cry as he drew the white light group on the water surface towards him.
With a gentle touch, the light group silently shattered, causing the surface of the water to shimmer with gleaming white light.
Countless tiny light particles instantly surged into Lu Xuan's body.
[Green Horned Dragon Carp has advanced to a fourth-grade demon beast and gained a fifth-grade treasure item, Black Drake Scales.]
The thought vanished, and a giant scale about half a zhang wide appeared in front of Lu Xuan.
The scale was in dark black, extremely hard in texture, and faintly, one could sense a strong Flood Dragon aura.
Lu Xuan concentrated his mind on it and immediately understood the detailed information about the giant scale.
[Black Drake Scales, fifth-grade treasure item, originating from the essence scale armor of a fifth-grade Black Drake, possesses strong protective power, suitable for crafting into shields and internal defense magic artifacts.]
"Fifth-grade material, rather ordinary."
Lu Xuan evaluated it indifferently in his mind.
Previously, he hadn't even cared for the fifth-grade Xuan Gang Armor that had emerged from the light group, let alone this mere material, the Black Drake Scales.
"Find an opportunity to place it in a grocery store."
He decided.
Suddenly, a sense of alertness surged in his heart.
"Lu Xuan, oh Lu Xuan, since when have you become so indifferent to fifth-grade treasure items?"
"These Black Drake Scales can completely be crafted into a powerful fifth-grade defensive magic artifact, and yet they don't catch your eye?"
"Have you forgotten the times when you were just a small loose cultivator, struggling to get a few spirit stones?"
"No! You must be vigilant!"
He took a deep breath, looking up and down at the giant scale in front of him.
"Tsk, upon closer inspection, it's even more ordinary."