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You Cultivate, I Farm - Chapter 246
🕑 Added 2024-02-04 20:48:02 +0000 UTCChapter 246: Heh, Female Cultivator
"You... did you do something to the Green Jade Branch?!"
Upon hearing the clear cracking sound coming from the jade-like branches, the gloomy-faced young man turned pale, expressing inexplicable horror.
This third-grade Green Jade Branch was entrusted to him by a foundational cultivator. If it couldn't be returned intact, he would bear a heavy responsibility.
"Nephew, you can't just say such things casually."
"It's clearly the Hidden Wood Insect inside the Green Jade Branch continuously absorbing the vitality of the spirit plant. How can you blame me for it?"
Lu Xuan's eyes revealed a hint of indifference as he calmly spoke.
"But the cracks were almost invisible just now, and after you touched it, they increased so much."
"It must be you, it must be you..."
The gloomy young man muttered to himself.
Losing such a rare and precious third-grade spirit plant, he feared that the foundational cultivator behind the scenes would vent his anger on him. Subconsciously, he tried to shift the blame onto Lu Xuan.
"Outrageous!"
Lu Xuan erupted in anger, and a powerful spiritual pressure spread out.
"Is this the attitude of an outer disciple towards a foundational senior?"
"I've made it clear to you; the Green Jade Branch cracked because there is a Hidden Wood Insect parasitizing it."
"Will the crack remain the same if the Hidden Wood Insect continues to absorb the vitality of the spirit plant?"
Lu Xuan questioned the gloomy young man with a stern face.
"But clearly... clearly..."
The gloomy young man was about to say something when he glanced around, seeing Lu Xuan and the dozens of people sitting below, and the words at the tip of his tongue swallowed back.
He originally intended to mention that the spirit plant was intact just a while ago. However, as soon as the words reached his mouth, he realized something was wrong.
If he spoke the truth, he would be admitting guilt, framing an inner disciple. Damaging the Green Jade Branch would only require compensating for the value of the spirit plant itself. However, framing an inner disciple was a different matter. It would surely be dealt with by the disciplinary hall, possibly leading to years of confinement or even expulsion from the sect.
With this in mind, the gloomy young man instantly calmed down.
He adjusted his breath continuously, took a few deep breaths, and finally regained his composure.
"Sorry, Senior Lu, the Green Jade Branch is extremely precious to me. The sudden intensification of the cracks was hard for me to accept, causing a temporary imbalance in my state of mind. Please forgive me, Senior."
"As for the Hidden Wood Insect issue mentioned by Senior, can Senior find that insect?"
There was still a glimmer of hope in the gloomy young man's heart. Although Lu Xuan had discovered the Hidden Wood Insect causing the Green Jade Branch to deteriorate, finding it and pulling it out were two different things.
In case Lu Xuan couldn't extract the Hidden Wood Insect, his previous words would not hold, and the young man could justify himself to the cultivator behind the scenes.
"Sure."
Seeing that the young man was unwilling to admit defeat, Lu Xuan obtained a high-quality crossbow artifact from the cultivators below.
The crossbow body and string were made of wood-based materials, exerting a great attraction to the Hidden Wood Insect.
Controlling the crossbow artifact with his spiritual power, Lu Xuan placed it in front of the Green Jade Branch's trunk, and a dense green light rose from the crossbow.
After a short while, as everyone eagerly awaited, a small section of the Green Jade Branch trunk detached and landed on the crossbow, climbing continuously.
On the trunk of the Green Jade Branch, it left behind a small dark hole, matching perfectly with the broken part that fell.
"This is the Hidden Wood Insect, parasitizing the spirit plant and merging with it."
"The connection between this Hidden Wood Insect and the spirit plant is profound, causing further harm when it is drawn out."
"Thanks, Senior."
With the last bit of hope shattered, the gloomy young man's face turned ashen. He took the damaged Green Jade Branch from Lu Xuan's hand, picked up the broken part from the ground, and left the main hall with a vacant expression.
His steps were uneven, as if walking on clouds.
Lu Xuan showed no mercy for his plight.
He had just come to the transmission hall to teach for less than half a day, and the person behind the young man had set up such a trap for him.
If he couldn't immediately grasp the status of the spirit plants and forcefully solve the problem, the reputation he had built in the sect as a spirit plant cultivator would be greatly damaged.
Although the gloomy young man was acting under someone's orders, he was also reaping what he sowed.
Lu Xuan's actions not only caused the person behind to lose a rare spirit plant but also ensured that the gloomy young man received the consequences he deserved.
Well, the Hidden Wood Insect got a free meal out of it.
"Alright, let's continue the class."
He scanned the audience, and the many outer disciples who were still whispering fell silent instantly.
The appearance of the gloomy young cultivator was just a minor incident, providing some gossip for them after their meals.
After him, several cultivators took the stage, asking Lu Xuan various questions about the process of cultivating spirit plants.
Lu Xuan patiently answered all of them.
After a day of lessons, the people below reluctantly left.
Under Lu Xuan's guidance, they gained a new understanding of cultivating spirit plants.
"Senior Lu, I have a great interest in cultivating spirit plants."
"I wonder if I can help Senior take care of the spirit plants you've cultivated?"
"Senior, your cultivation is arduous, and taking care of a large number of spirit plants must consume a lot of time. If you let me handle the lower-grade spirit plants, it should save you a considerable amount of time."
Before parting ways, a charming female cultivator approached Lu Xuan, lowered her head, and almost buried her head in her swollen chest.
"Take care of my spirit plants?" Lu Xuan's gaze swept over her.
"Yes, I'm willing to help Senior, asking for no payment. I just hope to learn how to cultivate spirit plants by Senior's side."
Also, I can take care of Senior's daily life."
The charming female cultivator sensed Lu Xuan's gaze, discreetly raising her swollen chest, presenting an appearance of wealth and generosity.
"Niece, I appreciate your kindness."
Lu Xuan's eyes were clear, and he calmly replied, "However, every spirit plant in my spiritual field is planted by my own hands, containing countless efforts of mine."
"I treat them like my own children; naturally, I won't hand them over to someone else to take care of."
Lu Xuan firmly refused.
Joking aside, when the spirit plants mature, the white light orbs harvested are the foundation of his status in the cultivation world. If he lets this charming female cultivator take care of them, it may save him some trouble, but it also means he won't get additional light orb rewards.
After all, his level of cultivation during the growth process of the spirit plants is also a crucial factor influencing light orb rewards.
"Well then... Senior, if you ever
need assistance, you can find me anytime."
Seeing Lu Xuan's unyielding attitude, the charming female cultivator looked helpless, leaving behind a communication talisman before turning and leaving.
"Wanted to lay hands on the spirit plants I've cultivated, preventing me from getting light orb rewards!"
"Heh, female cultivator, only affecting the speed of my farming."
Watching the departing female cultivator, Lu Xuan sneered in his heart.
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