"After each spirit plant matures, the things that bloom inside the white light spheres are all different."
After experiencing the harvest of two different spirit plants, Lu Xuan gradually discerned some patterns.
When the Firefly Grass matures, within the light sphere lies cultivation varying from a few months, low-grade techniques, first-grade talismans. As for the Lunar Erosion Tree, it mainly yields fragments of artifacts, elixirs, talismans, and occasionally, a low probability formula.
"Perhaps in the future, I can adjust the types of spirit plants according to my own needs."
However, the most pressing issue now was to switch to a larger area, richer in spiritual essence, and a more complex environment suitable for the growth of various spirit plants.
Next, the urgent need was for a storage pouch. With his wealth increasing and more talismans and elixirs accumulating, he couldn't keep stuffing them in his pockets every time he went out.
With this in mind, Lu Xuan looked at the pile of twenty-eight Lunar Erosion Fruits in the room and decided to sell them for spirit stones.
He packed them in a cloth bag, didn't linger on the way, and hurried to his destination, the Hundred Herbs Hall.
In the room filled with the scent of herbs, Steward He, sharp-eyed, spotted Lu Xuan and the bulging cloth bag he carried.
"Lu kid, haven't seen you for a while. Have some spirit plants matured again?"
"Two Lunar Erosion Trees entered the mature stage, so I harvested some fruits to pay a visit to you, Elder."
Lu Xuan said with a smile.
"Paying a visit to me is a pretense; it's the spirit stones at the Hundred Herbs Hall you're here for, right?"
The lean old man said with a half-smile.
"Take out your treasures and let me have a look."
Lu Xuan placed the cloth bag on the wooden cabinet.
"Twenty-eight Lunar Erosion Fruits, one of which is of top quality, while the rest are of good quality."
"Almost all of them are of good quality? Have you had a breakthrough?"
Steward He exclaimed in surprise. Previously, when Lu Xuan brought Firefly Grass, although there were plants of good and top quality, there were also quite a few ordinary ones. But this time, they were all above good quality, which astonished him.
"Indeed, they are all above good quality."
He carefully examined each Lunar Erosion Fruit, judging their quality based on size, roundness, and other aspects.
"A lot can change in three days"
The lean old man looked at Lu Xuan, feeling emotional.
He remembered when this teenager of barely thirteen entered the Hundred Herbs Hall for the first time, pulling out some ordinary spirit plants, claiming to sell them to the hall.
The Hundred Herbs Hall already had stable channels for purchases and generally didn't buy such small, scattered spirit plants. However, seeing the determined face of the youth, the old man felt a sense of pity and agreed to the sale.
And now, the youth had become a spirit plant cultivator capable of consistently producing high-quality medicinal plants.
The lean old man was filled with emotion for a moment, but the next words from the youth brought him back to reality.
"Steward He, lost in thought? Planning to take advantage of me?"
"You rascal!"
Steward He laughed and scolded.
"Ten broken spirits for a Lunar Erosion Fruit of good quality and an additional twenty for the top-quality one."
"Agreed."
Lu Xuan had compared prices with other herb stalls and knew this was a fair deal, so he readily agreed.
The price of Lunar Erosion Fruits was lower than that of Firefly Grass, but considering that a Lunar Erosion Tree could bear over twenty fruits, the value was much higher.
Steward He handed thirty-two broken spirit stones to Lu Xuan and curiously asked, "Lu kid, be honest, has your cultivation level in planting improved significantly? Having so many good-quality spirit fruits isn't just luck."
"It has indeed improved."
"However, it's also the result of sacrificing a lot."
"I've diverted the time I'd spend on cultivation and exploring secret realms to planting spirit plants."
"To cultivate higher-quality spirit plants, I've completely abandoned the naive idea of becoming a powerful cultivator. Now, I only want to cultivate spirit plants well and live a peaceful life as a spirit plant cultivator."
Lu Xuan's gaze drifted, striving to maintain the image of an ordinary spirit plant cultivator.
"It's good to have such thoughts. It's relatively safer, and who knows, you might live longer than those fighting tooth and nail for opportunities. Furthermore, if you maintain this progress, being a spirit plant cultivator could grant you a high position."
The lean old man empathized, comforting Lu Xuan.
Pausing for a moment, he continued, "I mentioned before that if you consistently demonstrate this level of planting skill, I'll offer you an opportunity."
"As you know, there's an alchemist in the Hundred Herbs Hall, one of the best in Lin Yangfang Market, with many apprentices under them."
"So, there's a huge demand for various alchemical ingredients, and we have several decent-sized spiritual fields, employing spirit plant cultivators exclusively for cultivating related herbs."
"Though my status isn't high, I still have some say in the Hundred Herbs Hall and can recommend you for collaboration."
"How does this collaboration work?" Lu Xuan asked curiously.
"Generally, there are two ways. First, directly employ a spirit plant cultivator to cultivate herbs for the Hall. The ownership of the cultivated herbs belongs to the Hall, and the cultivator receives a certain reward."
"The better the quality of the cultivated herbs, the more rewards they receive."
"This mode of collaboration can provide you with a more stable planting environment, allowing you to focus on cultivation without worries."
"The second method is simpler. We'll sell spirit seeds at a low price to interested spirit plant cultivators. Simultaneously, it's agreed that after the plants mature, the Hall has the first right to purchase. Risks and benefits are solely borne by the cultivator."
"Of course, this priority won't be abused. If the price differs significantly from other buyers, the cultivator can decide."
Lu Xuan nodded; each collaboration method had its pros and cons.
The first was more stable, ensuring safety for both himself and the spiritual fields but was relatively less free.
The second carried higher risks but potentially higher profits. If he truly wanted to be an ordinary spirit plant cultivator, the first method would be safer.
However, Lu Xuan never liked being tied down. Coupled with the white light spheres in the spiritual fields, having freedom was particularly important to him.
"Steward He, I'm accustomed to laziness and dislike being constrained, so if we're to collaborate, I'll go for the second method."
Lu Xuan happened to wish someone would provide him with spirit seeds.
"Alright, I'll discuss it above. Once it's confirmed, I'll inform you when you come over."
"Great, thank you, Steward He."
Lu Xuan bowed to the lean old man, expressing his gratitude.
He could keenly feel the old man's goodwill, always held deep within his heart.
"Then, the most pressing matter now is to secure a larger and better spiritual field."
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