I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

"If Celestial Cang Fellow Daoist finds it difficult," Lu Mou wondered where the Azure Dragon Tree sapling came from?"

Lu Xuan took the initiative to ask.

He was also aware that the other party would definitely not offer a treasure of the same rank as a token of gratitude.

Moreover, having already acquired a large number of high-rank treasure items, he truly had no interest in a mundane sixth-grade magical instrument.

Additionally, since the other party had previously helped defend his honor and sent a vast amount of Earth Yin Spirit Spring, he deemed that some compensation had already been provided and did not wish to ask for more.

Nevertheless, he was somewhat curious about the origins of the Azure Dragon Tree sapling.

After all, having just placed a Dragon Vein in his personal spatial area, it would be somewhat wasteful not to plant some related high-rank spirit plants.

"The origins of the Azure Dragon Tree sapling? Is Friend Lu interested in this?"

"Yes, Lu Mou has been obsessed with all sorts of rare spirit plants all his life. If there's a chance to cultivate them, even the most precious treasure can't compare."

Lu Xuan smiled in response, further establishing his identity as a Spirit Plant Master.

"That Azure Dragon Tree sapling came from a strange space called Dragon Falling Abyss."

"Inside, there are many high-rank Flood Dragons buried and even True Dragon remains, rumored to be closely connected to the Sky Demon Realm."

"However, Dragon Falling Abyss is heavily guarded with restrictions, and even a Nascent Soul True Monarch might perish within."

"I, along with two fellow Daoists, were lost in a spatial tempest when we accidentally found a secret entrance and were fortunate to enter it and acquire that Azure Dragon Tree sapling."

"If Friend Lu is interested, I can disclose the location and method to enter that entrance. However, many years have passed, and I am uncertain if there are any unknown changes."

Tian Cang True Monarch earnestly spoke.

Seeing that Lu Xuan had no objections, he made a vow bound by his Heart Demon, ensuring all his words were true, then he proceeded to divulge all the detailed information about Dragon Falling Abyss to Lu Xuan.

To him, that strange space no longer held any necessity to revisit, and being able to save a rare treasure by revealing information about Dragon Falling Abyss naturally caused him no psychological burden.

After acquiring the Azure Dragon Tree, he didn't stay long in the cave abode; after a brief conversation, he took his leave.

"Sky Demon Realm, Dragon Falling Abyss... When the Twin Birth White Lotus matures, maybe I'll have a chance to take a look,"

Lu Xuan watched as the figure disappeared into the fine thunder light encompassing the sky and secretly thought to himself.

"However, before that, I need to first expand the area of my personal spatial dimension, otherwise, it won't be suitable for placing those spirit beasts and the Thunder Behemoth Tribe."

Since he intended to bring the Thunder Behemoth Tribe into his personal space, he naturally couldn't allow their living conditions to be far inferior to before.

With the space treasures Genkun Pearl and Eightfold Palace, he could significantly expand the area of the cave abode.

The Eighteen Star Caves each had their unique features; he immediately entered the Black Water Star Cave.

Black Water Star Cave was famous for various kinds of spiritual liquids, but Lu Xuan's goal was not this.

He floated in mid-air, scanning with his divine sense, and after confirming there were no abnormalities within a hundred miles, his gaze fell on the boundless ocean below.

In the ocean, the deep black water churned unpredictably, seemingly capable of swallowing a cultivator's soul.

Focusing his senses, he could detect the rich spiritual energy contained within.

"Even though the spiritual energy isn't as pure and rich as that of the Space Spirit Spring, it has a winning abundance and it's free."

He reached out and grabbed, and several zhang-wide Water Dragons flew out of the Deep Dark Water Region, rapidly shrinking and directly entering the spirit flowers.

"This should be enough to create a lake two or three hundred miles in radius."

Once vast amounts of spiritual water were channeled into his personal spatial area, Lu Xuan then satisfactorily moved to his next destination, the Wutu Star Cave.

He had come here several times to obtain sixth-grade Genkun Wutu Soil spirit soil, but now he was here merely to dig up some common spirit soil to expand the spatial area.

Whether it was Black Water Star Cave or Wutu Star Cave, both had unclaimed areas like the Thunder Sea, where the resources for cultivation were freely available for cultivators to take.

All Lu Xuan needed was a bit of common Spirit Spring, Spirit Soil compared to the entire volume of the Sky Star Cave, which was just the tip of the iceberg, so naturally, the Sky Star Cave had no objections.

After digging up enough Spirit Spring and Spirit Soil, he controlled the eight Original Treasure items in his personal space to expand the area to about a thousand square kilometers.

"It should be sufficient now, the spiritual energy and space area hereafter can be upgraded independently without relying on external objects."

Lu Xuan withdrew his actions and returned to the Thunderfire Star Cave, placing the Fire Separation Flood Dragon, Crocodile Dragon, and Rock-shell Turtle into his personal space.

A few days later, Hong Qinghai came to seek an audience.

"Senior Lu, here are the Spirit Stones gathered from the store's income over the years and the detailed accounts."

He respectfully handed over a storage bag and an account book to Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan received them and scanned them briefly, nodding in satisfaction.

"Not bad, you've worked hard these years."

"It's my duty."

Hong Qinghai bowed deeply.

"I won't stay long in the Cloud Void Domain this time, and later I'll entrust you with a large number of treasure items, mainly Spirit Brew, Sword Talisman, and Elixirs, along with other categories."

"Arrange everything properly, try to prolong the selling period."

"Yes, Senior Lu!"

"However..."

Hong Qinghai hesitated.

"You're not mistaken, I will visit the Cloud Void Domain less often in the future, and I might even use the channel of the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce to send the needed treasures to the store directly."

Lu Xuan smiled and nodded.

"The store has operated here in the Heavenly Star Cave for many years; it would be a waste to just walk away. Would you still like to stay here and manage it for me?"

"I am willing!"

Hong Qinghai quickly expressed his stance, although shocked by Lu Xuan's decision, he harbored no thoughts of resistance against Lu Xuan's orders.

Lu Xuan had been immensely gracious to him, as if giving him a new life, and he would go through fire and water without hesitation.

Staying in the Heavenly Star Cave would allow him to showcase his worth and earn Lu Xuan's esteem.

"Good."

Although Lu Xuan respected Hong Qinghai's decision, he was more inclined for him to stay and manage the store in the Heavenly Star Cave and immediately nodded in satisfaction.

"Even if I'm not here, the impact on the store won't be significant."

"After all, every 'Cultivator' in the Central Continent knows that the store owner is I, Lu Xuan, a Nascent Soul True Monarch from Sword Sect."

"If there arises an issue you cannot resolve, you can seek help from Sea Tower Branch Trade Association and the Star Master of Heavenly Star Cave. Seeing my face, they will intervene to help you."

Lu Xuan instructed gently.

"I rented this Thunderfire Star Cave Abode for a while and eventually bought it, you can come to live here permanently and help me manage it."

"Also, I see that your cultivation is about to break through to the Foundation Establishment Late-term, so I bestow this Fifth Grade Essence Spirit Pill to you."

"When you achieve Foundation Establishment Perfect, I'll come to assist you with your Core Formation."

"Lastly, here is a Sixth Grade Sword Talisman, which can be used as a life-saving item. In critical moments, it might be able to eliminate a True Person in the middle or later stages of Core Formation, so use it only as a last resort."

Lu Xuan took out a Fifth Grade Essence Spirit Pill and a Sixth Grade Faceless Ice Soul Sword Talisman, handing them to Hong Qinghai.

"Thank you, Senior!"

Unable to restrain his emotions, Hong Qinghai's eyes moistened as he knelt down and kowtowed deeply.