Chapter 709: Chapter 709 - 707: An Unconventional Sense of Participation

Qi Wuheng did not reveal detailed information about the Thunder Sea Secret Realm to Lu Xuan in the message he sent.

It could be that the secret realm was too important, and even with his status as the Thunderfire Star Cave Envoy, he might not be privy to the information, or it involved many secrets that he purposefully concealed in front of Lu Xuan. Alternatively, considering Lu Xuan was just at the “Early Core Formation stage,” knowing too much might do more harm than good.

But regardless of the reasons, the fact that he made a special effort to give a heads-up was quite commendable, for which Lu Xuan felt only gratitude in his heart.

He also understood that no matter how mysterious the secret realm was, it was just an opportunity for fortuitous treasures, and he who could receive rewards from the Light Cluster was not envious.

“It’s just that there are a few more high-order cultivators entering the Thunderfire Star Cave than usual, there’s no need for excessive worry,” Qi Wuheng had said.

“Tenants have paid a large amount of Spirit Stones to rent space in the Thunderfire Star Cave, and the Heavenly Star Cave, for the sake of its own reputation, will surely be responsible for their safety,” he had explained.

“Moreover, the Heavenly Star Cave itself is the second largest power in the Liyang Region, only subordinate to the Liyang Taoist Sect. Ordinary Primordial Infant Cultivators would not offend this behemoth.”

“As for the Liyang Taoist Sect, which is far stronger than the Heavenly Star Cave, being an Orthodox Sect, they also would not rashly tear their faces with the Heavenly Star Cave.”

“Viewed this way, my current situation seems quite secure.”

With this in mind, Lu Xuan felt at ease, his mind relaxed.

He stayed calm in the Cave Abode, cultivating Spiritual Plants, paying no attention to the turmoil and undercurrents in the outside world.

At the same time, he could clearly sense that the defense measures of the Thunderfire Star Cave had been significantly enhanced, with patrols including even two Jindan Cultivators.

When they passed near Lu Xuan’s Cave Mansion, he even sent some Spirit Fruit Spirit Paste as a gift and took the opportunity to inquire about the security situation in the Thunderfire Star Cave.

From their mouths, he learned that many cultivators had infiltrated the Thunderfire Star Cave, but their main target was the secret realm deep within the Thunderfire. There were occasional fights and robberies, but all were within controllable limits.

This settled Lu Xuan’s mind quite a bit; once the Fifth-Grade Formation Method was active, it was as if he was cut off from the world.

In the Spirit Field, Lu Xuan stood in front of the Ice Firefly Grass plants, carefully removing the Condensed Spirit Seeds from the Spirit Grass.

The slender spirit seeds were a deep blue color with a faint extreme cold blue light appearing and disappearing on their surface, cold to the touch like a small icy stone.

He had intentionally left twenty Ice Firefly Grass plants to condense Spirit Seeds, and had condensed nearly a hundred in total.

“Once the next batch of Ice Firefly Grass matures, I won’t need to worry too much about the quantity of Spirit Seeds. I can confidently harvest the Spirit Grass and receive cultivation rewards.”

One hundred third-grade spirit species could basically enable Lu Xuan to harvest cultivation level while condensing enough Spiritual Seeds, continuing this cycle.

“If there’s enough Ice Firefly Grass, perhaps after planting one or two batches, I’ll be able to break through to the Mid-term of Nascent Soul stage.”

“By that time, my self-preservation power will be able to increase considerably.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself.

“Still, my cultivation level isn’t strong enough, and I don’t have enough treasures, otherwise I wouldn’t need to be so apprehensive.”

“Light Cluster, can’t you make a bit more effort?”

He looked out over the fields full of Spiritual Plants of various ranks, with a sense of frustration.

As this thought flashed through his mind, he continued to treat the cultivation of the Spiritual Plants with the utmost care, fearing that any negligence would affect the generosity of rewards given by the Light Cluster.

“Friend Lu, are you in your cave abode? Ye Mou has come to visit,” a cold female voice called from outside the cave mansion one day as he was inspecting the state of the Spiritual Plants in the field.

Images of a silver-haired female cultivator flashed in Lu Xuan’s mind. Her name was Ye Xuanyin, who had previously come to congratulate him on his advancement to Core Formation and also went with him to the Blackwater Asterism Cave to celebrate Xing Kun Star Envoy’s birthday, so they had a certain friendship.

“So it’s Fellow Ye, Lu Mou has neglected to welcome you from afar.”

Lu Xuan hurriedly went out to greet her, and after confirming that there were no irregularities around, he invited the silver-haired female cultivator into the Cave Abode.

The two sat down in the courtyard and Lu Xuan served some Spirit Fruit Spirit Brew.

“Friend Lu, are you aware of the recent movements in the Thunderfire Star Cave?” Ye Xuanyin asked directly, taking a sip of the Jade Wash Spirit Dew.

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“I only know a little. I am aware that numerous high-order cultivators and even Primordial Infant True Monarchs have delved into the Thunder Sea Depths, but the specifics are unclear to me.”

Lu Xuan answered truthfully.

“I inquired around and learned that it is connected to a secret realm.”

“This secret land is known as Thunder Jetty Cave, rumored to be the legacy of an ancient cultivator. It has always been hidden in the depths of the Thunder Sea and only recently revealed itself due to a series of coincidences.”

“It is said that when this ancient cultivator was alive, he was renowned in the realm of truth cultivation, possessing cultivation at the late Nascent Soul Stage. Naturally, his cave abode contains many desirable items, which is why a multitude of Primordial Infant True Monarchs is tempted to venture inside.”

Ye Xuanyin said solemnly.

“I see, thank you for the information, Fellow Ye.”

Lu Xuan nodded in appreciation to the silver-haired female cultivator.

“Such an opportunity is rare in this world. Would Friend Lu be interested in exploring it?”

Ye Xuanyin’s gaze was piercing as she looked off into the distance, posing the question to Lu Xuan.

“With so many Primordial Infant True Monarchs, does Fellow Ye have confidence in competing with them for the fortuitous treasure items?”

Lu Xuan let out a wry smile and retorted.

“Aside from Friend Lu, I have also invited several other cultivators. Together, we constitute a formidable force.”

“Furthermore, since the ancient ruins have only just appeared, they are laden with numerous prohibitions and restrictions. Even the Primordial Infant True Monarchs are only exploring the outskirts, too preoccupied to pay attention to others. Now is the best chance for us to fish in troubled waters and gamble small for large gains.”

“If we miss this chance, it will be as difficult as ascending to heaven to compete with them for those items later on.”

Ye Xuanyin said with a serious expression.

“Fellow Ye does make some valid points.”

“However, I am sorry, but I am well aware of my own strength. If I enter the secret land, there is but a slim chance of snatching treasures from the Primordial Infant True Monarchs and numerous Nascent Soul cultivators, far below the risk involved. With a slight misstep, I could perish, my body destroyed and Dao extinguished.”

After contemplating for a moment, Lu Xuan ultimately declined.

“It’s alright. Everyone has their own aspirations. I won’t insist on dragging you along, Friend Lu.”

Although she knew that Lu Xuan was cautious by nature, Ye Xuanyin still asked, hoping against hope to gather more strength.

Seeing that Lu Xuan was resolute, she contemplated leaving.

“Fellow Ye, please wait!”

Lu Xuan called out to stop her.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Does Friend Lu have further advice?”

Ye Xuanyin turned around, her expression filled with curiosity.

“Fellow Ye, for the sake of my own safety, I am unwilling to take risks in the Thunder Sea secret realm. However, I am somewhat interested in the treasures within.”

“If you obtain high-grade Spirit Seeds or Spirit Beast Embryos, or other treasures related to Spiritual Plants, you are welcome to visit my Cave Mansion. I am willing to purchase them at a high price.”

Lu Xuan said with a smile.

Ye Xuanyin was startled, not expecting Lu Xuan to make such an unusual request.

To prefer buying high-grade Spirit Seeds that come from the secret realm at a high price, rather than entering the realm to compete for the treasures firsthand.

“Very well, I agree, Friend Lu. But I can’t guarantee anything.”

“Thank you, Fellow Ye.”

Lu Xuan bowed in gratitude.

As long as there are enough Spirit Stones, one can certainly buy high-grade Spirit Seeds and the like from those cultivators who enter the secret realm, which can be regarded as an alternative way of participating.

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