You Cultivate, I Farm-Chapter 1056: Coming Upon Hearing the News

“I need to head over to Thunderfire Star Cave and collect a wave of Light Clusters.”

Lu Xuan left the Upside-Down Yin and Yang Fruit near the Eightfold Palace and decided to first return to Thunderfire Star Cave for a look.

Most of the Spirit Plants cultivated there were of the fifth rank or lower. After all these years, many of them had likely matured by now.

“Not to mention, the replenishment of the Divine Wood Green Pot requires a large number of Three-Grade Spirit Absorbing Grass Beads.”

“Also, a few High Rank Spirit Plants in Abyss Star Cave have probably fully matured.”

He activated the Zodiac Star Battle Sword Formation, boarded the Giant Sword Boat, and sped off toward the Cloud Void Domain.

The Giant Sword Boat, crafted specially by the Hundred Artisans Sword Peak as a Seventh Grade flying treasure, boasted the ability to traverse the Void and had incredible defensive power. He entered the Liyang Region effortlessly.

Thunderfire Star Cave.

Lu Xuan strolled slowly amidst the pervasive strands of tiny lightning arcs, taking a deep breath that awakened an instinctive sense of familiarity in him.

Approaching his cave abode, just as he was about to activate the Thousand Barrier Xuan Crystal Array, three streaks of light suddenly sped toward him.

Lu Xuan stood calmly, waiting for the three figures to approach.

When the trio appeared, he recognized their identities immediately from the Standard Daoist Robes they wore;they were patrol cultivators of Thunderfire Star Cave.

Leading the group was someone at the Early Core Formation stage, while the two behind him had perfected Foundation Establishment cultivation levels.

“Chen Yin, guard of Thunderfire Star Cave, greets Friend Lu,”

the young Core Formation cultivator paused for a moment upon seeing Lu Xuan. He then seemed to remember something and respectfully cupped his hands in salute.

“Greetings, Senior Lu!”

The two cultivators behind him followed suit, bowing respectfully.

“Greetings, Daoist Chen, and to the two of you, no need for such formalities.”

Lu Xuan smiled as he spoke.

“While on patrol in the vicinity, we noticed a cultivator approaching. Upon coming over, we did not expect it to be Friend Lu returning from Dongxuan Sword Sect,”

Chen Yin offered a brief explanation, subtly emphasizing that he often patrolled near the cave abode.

“I have been staying at the Sword Sect for years, always thinking about the Spirit Plants cultivated here, so I came back to have a look,”

Lu Xuan replied casually.

“By the way, has there been anything unusual around my cave abode during all these years?”

“Rest assured, Friend Lu. The area around your cave abode has always been closely guarded by the Thunderfire Star Cave patrols. It is considered a key patrolling region.

With us around, no petty perpetrators would dare to intrude upon your cave,”

Chen Yin replied solemnly.

“Furthermore, every cultivator in Heavenly Star Cave knows that this cave abode belongs to you. They wouldn’t dare covet the treasures of an Inner Sect Disciple of Dongxuan Sword Sect even if they had the nerve.”

He smoothly added this compliment without missing a beat.

“Haha, I appreciate the effort you’ve all put in over the years, Daoist Chen.”

“Here are three bottles of Ice Marrow Spirit Brew that I made myself. Please, take these to refresh yourselves.”

Lu Xuan laughed heartily as three bottles of Spirit Brew, emanating a biting chill, flew over to Chen Yin.

Even though the cave abode was protected by formations and Grass Puppets, the presence of Thunderfire Star Cave’s guards indeed saved him from some unnecessary trouble. A few bottles of Spirit Brew were hardly a big deal.

“Thank you, Friend Lu.”

Unable to decline, Chen Yin accepted the three bottles of Spirit Brew.

After they had left, Lu Xuan arrived at the entrance of his cave abode and activated the Thousand Barrier Xuan Crystal Array.

As soon as he stepped inside, a strange laughter mixed with rumbling thunder reached his ears.

Soon after, a streak of silver-white light flew over. The ghost-like enemy named Thunder, with cyan-green skin, fangs, and a large drum-like lump protruding from its waist, appeared in front of Lu Xuan.

It flitted rapidly around him, rhythmically drumming on the large tumor-like lump on its waist, its excitement evident.

Meanwhile, from the direction of the Spirit Field entrance within the cave abode, a Grass Puppet with its two thin, grassy legs hurriedly approached Lu Xuan.

Stopping before him, its hollow sockets locked onto him, and the rope-like gray-black grass forming its indistinct mouth seemed to curl upwards in a smile.

*When Lu Xuan extended his spiritual awareness, he could sense the joy buried deep behind its expressionless exterior.*

“Not bad;you’ve done well guarding the Spirit Field,”

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Lu Xuan nodded approvingly.

The Grass Puppet remained motionless, but the thought it transmitted brimmed with unwavering resolve:

“Guard the Spirit Field!”

Without hesitation, it turned and briskly marched back to the Spirit Field on its thin, grassy legs.

Lu Xuan couldn’t help but chuckle before turning toward the Spirit Beasts flying over from the depths of the cave abode, including the Fire Separation Flood Dragon.

After soothing them for a while, he prepared to enter the Spirit Field to harvest the Light Clusters as his reward.

Suddenly, a familiar aura appeared outside the cave abode, and Qi Wuheng, the Thunderfire Star Cave Envoy, called out to him.

“Friend Lu, how could you return from the Sword Sect without letting an old friend know?”

Qi Wuheng’s laughter echoed.

“Friend Qi, it’s been a long time. How have you been?”

Lu Xuan stepped outside the cave abode and welcomed Qi Wuheng inside.

He suspected that Chen Yin had likely informed Qi Wuheng of his return, as there was no other way for the latter to have learned the news so quickly.

“Thanks to your concern, everything has been well. However, seeing how your aura grows ever stronger, you’ve far surpassed someone like me,”

Qi Wuheng sighed with a hint of envy flickering in his gaze.

When he first met Lu Xuan, the latter had not yet broken through to the Condensing Pill Realm. Over the decades, Lu Xuan had not only achieved Core Formation but had also left people like him far behind.

Naturally, he attributed all of this to Lu Xuan joining Dongxuan Sword Sect.

“It’s just luck. I was fortunate to receive some treasures for enhancing Spiritual Power from the elders of my sect,”

Lu Xuan, already preparing to break through to Nascent Soul, did not hide too much and revealed that his Spiritual Power was at the freshly attained Golden Core Completion level.

“I suppose it won’t be long before you advance to Nascent Soul,”

Qi Wuheng commented with a complex mix of emotions in his voice.

“Not so fast. Friend Qi, it’s been years since we last met. Let’s have a good drink,”

Lu Xuan smiled, redirecting the conversation as he guided Qi Wuheng to the small courtyard.

“Friend Lu, having Spirit Brew yet not calling me over—I’ve got a bone to pick with you!”

Shortly after, an elderly voice echoed from outside the cave abode—it was Guo Bingqiu, who lived not far and with whom Lu Xuan often socialized in the past alongside others.

Soon after, Ye Xuanyin also arrived outside the cave abode.

One familiar figure after another, seemingly informed of Lu Xuan’s return, arrived from all directions.

Lu Xuan simply decided to gather everyone together, serving platters of Spirit Fruits and numerous bottles of Spirit Brew.

Sitting around, the group shared information. Lu Xuan learned about recent happenings in the Liyang Region, while they were deeply intrigued by tales of sect training and life within the Sword Sect.

“By the way, where is Lei Zheng?” Lu Xuan asked curiously, scanning the group. “Is he in secluded cultivation or exploring a Secret Land?”

“Lei Zheng, he…”

Ye Xuanyin hesitated, her expression troubled.

“What’s the matter with Lei Zheng?”

Seeing her unease, Lu Xuan felt a pang of foreboding.

“Lei Zheng struggled for years to find an opportunity to break through to the mid-stage of nascent soul. Distressed and impatient, he learned a few years ago about a treacherous Secret Land in the seventh layer of Abyss Star Cave. It was rumored that treasures for enhancing Spiritual Power had been discovered there, so he invited several Jindan Cultivators to join him in exploring it.

He has neither returned to his cave abode nor sent any message since. It’s highly likely…”

Guo Bingqiu’s voice turned solemn.

“Sigh, I hope Lei Zheng can return safely,”

Lu Xuan lamented.

“The seventh layer of Abyss Star Cave is such a perilous place. Why did he rush in so recklessly?”

Lu Xuan sighed deeply.

*Even with his Linggu Transformation, Lu Xuan wouldn’t dare enter the seventh layer recklessly. To think Lei Zheng was willing to take such a risk…*

The two had known each other for years. Lei Zheng had accompanied him on his first foray into the Ancient Herb Garden, and they often met thereafter. Knowing that Lei Zheng was likely lost filled Lu Xuan with regret.

“There’s no help for it. The path of cultivation is one of constant progress or stagnation. Perhaps Lei Zheng’s fortune was simply not deep enough,”

Guo Bingqiu sighed. The mood of those present turned somber as a subdued silence fell over the group.