I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

Chapter 628: Chapter 626: Originally Wanted to Interact with You as an Ordinary Spirit Plant Master

Beneath the intentional concealment of the Pagoda Villain, the stir caused by Lu Xuan getting the Ghost Eating Evil Vine Spirit Seed gradually subsided.

The remaining “Cultivators” focused their efforts on the other two treasure items and, after half an hour, a mineral that resembled the changing of the seasons was taken by a Primordial Infant True Monarch.

The mysterious beast’s skin was ultimately retained, and the “Cultivators” who guessed and recognized the most were rewarded with another treasure by the Pagoda Villain.

Everyone looked at the Primordial Infant True Monarch who obtained the mineral with eyes full of envy.

The item fetched by the high-rank magical artifact spirit for scrutiny was naturally no ordinary treasure, especially since acquiring it didn’t even cost a single Low-grade Spirit Stone.

The joy of getting something for free, whether for a Primordial Infant True Monarch or a Qi Practicing Little Cultivator, was universally desired.

The auction thus concluded, and “Cultivators” gradually left the vast expanse of starry sky, returning to various Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce branches.

Lu Xuan followed the crowd and was about to enter the Teleportation Array when suddenly, a gentle voice sounded by his ear.

“Young brother, please stay a moment.”

He followed the direction of the voice and saw the gentle middle-aged man who had hosted the auction looking at him with a smile.

“Senior, may I know why you have detained me?”

Lu Xuan asked perplexedly.

“Congratulations, young brother, on acquiring the treasured collection of Senior Instrument Spirit,”

the gentle middle-aged man conveyed to Lu Xuan.

“Thank you,”

Lu Xuan said as he bowed, his expression unchanged.

“Young brother, rest assured, only a very few people within the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce are aware of this matter. The ‘Cultivators’ who attended the auction will not know.”

“Only a few of us are informed due to our considerable history with the Senior Instrument Spirit and understanding of some of its capabilities; thus, we knew that the spiritual seed was taken by you.”

“The Chamber can assure you, we will not leak this matter to avoid bringing you any trouble,”

explained the gentle middle-aged man with a smile.

Lu Xuan nodded slightly. For the people from the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce to be aware that he had obtained the mysterious spirit seed seemed reasonable to him; he wasn’t overly concerned about his situation.

After all, to the “Cultivators” of the Chamber, he was merely a Spirit Plant Master skilled in the Path of Spirit Plants, who was extremely fortunate to have recognized the spiritual seed.

They would never guess that he possessed a special ability to identify all Spirit Plants in the world, perhaps assuming Lu Xuan had mastered some Pupil Skill.

He quietly stood there, waiting for the gentle middle-aged man to speak.

This person having stopped him, it definitely wasn’t just for a simple congratulations.

As expected, after a pause, the gentle middle-aged man continued:

“Senior Instrument Spirit highly praises your mastery of Spirit Plants. Therefore, after some discussion among the management, the Chamber has decided to offer you the position of a Guest Elder. What do you say?”

“Me?”

Lu Xuan pointed at himself, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

“As I know, the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce is one of the top forces in the Liyang Region, even famed in foreign realms. How could it want to hire a Loose Cultivator who hasn’t achieved Core Formation?”

“The hiring criteria isn’t your current strength. In terms of power, at least a few hundred of the ‘Cultivators’ who just attended the auction are stronger than you.”

“The Chamber is merely interested in your mastery of Spirit Plants and might need your help with Spirit Plants in particular.”

“If I become a Guest Elder, what will I need to do, and what can I expect to gain?”

Lu Xuan responded with neither servility nor overbearingness, not disputing the number of “Cultivators” the gentle middle-aged man claimed were stronger than himself.

“Mainly, identifying Spirit Plants obtained from various realms and Cave Heaven Blessed Lands. Best to know the species, but at the least, you should determine the general effects of the Spirit Plants.”

“Additionally, since the Chamber has a footprint everywhere in the Cultivation World, even across the Whole Sky Realm, and requires a vast amount of high-grade Spirit Plants, if you are skilled at cultivating Spirit Plants, you would also be entrusted with cultivating some high-grade Spirit Plants.”

“As for what you can gain, we certainly will not disappoint you,”

the gentle middle-aged man said with a hint of a smug smile.

“Once you become a Guest Elder, each year the Chamber will provide you with a large amount of Spirit Stones. If you assist with any tasks, there will also be substantial rewards.”

“If you enjoy cultivating Spirit Plants, surely you need a good Spiritual Energy environment? If your contributions to the Chamber are significant enough, you might even choose any of the many Blessed Lands or Secret Lands to call your own.”

Lu Xuan was somewhat moved upon hearing this.

“If I truly became a Guest Elder of the Chamber, would I need to stay at the Chamber all the time?”

“There’s no strict requirement for that; it mainly depends on the specific task. You just need to stop by the Chamber from time to time. However, it would be best if you could come promptly when there’s a specific task,”

said the middle-aged “Cultivator” in a firm voice.

“This sounds even more comfortable than my time at the Sky Sword Sect,”

Lu Xuan thought to himself.

“Plenty of Spirit Stones, perhaps the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce isn’t the strongest in the Liyang Region, but it’s certainly the most lucrative!”

“Great benefits, even up to having the privilege to own a Blessed Land or Secret Land.”

“Abundant resources, with the Chamber backed by the entire Liyang Region and even the Whole Sky Realm, one could only imagine the rarity and richness of the resources available.”

“Moreover, it’s flexible, offering a work-from-whatever-location setting, a job this good isn’t found just anywhere!”

Lu Xuan had made up his mind.

“Honored by the consideration of the Senior members of the Chamber, I, Lu Mou, am willing to accept the position of Guest Elder,”

“Hahaha, welcome, Little Friend Lu.”

Being able to invite Lu Xuan to join the Commerce Association as a Guest Elder filled the kind-hearted middle-aged man’s heart with great joy.

As for Lu Xuan being just in the Foundation Establishment Perfect Realm, he did not mind that, as he knew that for the Commerce Association, it was easier to find Jindan Cultivators than top-tier Spirit Plant Masters.

Since even a High Rank Magical Treasure Instrument Spirit praised Lu Xuan, he naturally had his exceptional qualities.

After initially reaching an agreement, Lu Xuan stayed a while longer to perfect the details before finally returning to the Sea Tower Branch within the Star Plucking Building.

“Friend Lu, how was your harvest at the auction?”

No sooner had Lu Xuan emerged from the Teleportation Array, still not fully clear-minded, than the tall Wood Daoren approached him with a smile and asked.

“Not bad, found a few decent Spiritual Seeds which broadened my horizons quite a bit.”

Lu Xuan said half truthfully, not revealing to Wood Daoren that he had not only acquired Rare Spiritual Seeds but had also snatched a Rare Sixth Grade Spiritual Seed from a Commerce Association’s High Order Magical Artifact.

“By the way, Taoist friend Mu, I’ve been to this branch many times but have never really explored it. Would you be willing to show me around?”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Whatever you need, I can take you to find it.”

The tall elder cheerfully agreed, about to lead Lu Xuan downstairs to a place filled with countless treasures.

Could you possibly take me up there to have a look?”

Lu Xuan Laughed and asked.

“I’m sorry, Friend Lu, but the upper floors are private areas of the Commerce Association, not open to other cultivators.”

Wood Daoren stopped in his tracks and explained to Lu Xuan.

“Not even this way?”

A hint of a smile appeared on Lu Xuan’s lips as he gently shook a pale blue token in his hand.

It seemed as if boundless waves surged within the token, with a Treasure Tower faintly visible at the end of the waves.

“Is this… a Sea Tower Command?”

Lu Xuan nodded.

“I initially wanted to interact with Taoist friend Mu as just an Ordinary Spirit Plant Master, but that only resulted in distancing. No more pretending, I am a Guest Elder of the Sea Tower Commerce Association, I’m laying it all out now.”

“You became a Guest Elder of the Commerce Association by attending one auction?”

The tall elder found it somewhat incredible, being a high-ranking descendent aware that not every cultivator could serve as a Guest Elder, as many Jindan Cultivators had tried unsuccessfully. How had Lu Xuan, a Spirit Plant Master Loose Cultivator, managed it?

“Taoist friend Mu, you can verify the authenticity of the Sea Tower Command.”

Lu Xuan said with a smile.

“During the auction, a few seniors from the Commerce Association accidentally discovered my slight Spirit Plant Talent and exceptionally invited me to become a Guest Elder, responsible for some of the Commerce Association’s Spirit Plant affairs.”

He omitted the part about being favoured by the Magical Treasure Instrument Spirit and explained to Wood Daoren, who was examining the token.

“So it is… The token is indeed genuine.”

The tall elder returned the token to Lu Xuan, still not fully recovered from the shock of the news.

“Then from now on, we should address each other as brothers.”

“Brother Mu.”

Lu Xuan, catching the implied meaning, quickly called out.

“Hahaha, good, Junior Brother Lu.”

Wood Daoren, already feeling a good rapport with Lu Xuan and now having this new connection, was even more warm-hearted, enthusiastically leading Lu Xuan into the restricted area of the branch.

“Hello, Brother Lu.”

Before long, the graceful woman cultivator in charge of managing this branch rushed over upon hearing the news and greeted Lu Xuan.

“Hello, Taoist friend Wen.”

“I hope for your kind assistance in the future.”

Lu Xuan clasped his hands and said, after confirming his identity as Guest Elder, he chose the Star Plucking Building’s branch as his future contact point, where he would handle some affairs without needing to travel outside.

After a brief familiarity with this branch’s relevant information, Lu Xuan and Wood Daoren, along with a few other cultivators from the branch, shared a drink to deepen their impressions of each other. Eventually, amidst everyone’s reluctant farewells, he returned to the Thunderfire Star Cave.

“This time participating in the Sea Tower Commerce Association auction was quite fruitful.”

“Acquired the Fifth Rank Spirit Plant Evil Granny Tree Monster, Buddha Sitting Lotus, and Ghost Eating Evil Vine – two Sixth Grade Spiritual Seeds, one of which I even got for free.”

“And that Fifth Grade Mammoth Ghost Skeleton, enough for Skeleton Demon Lookout to grow for a long time.”

“Unexpectedly made the acquaintance of that somewhat naive and adorable Pagoda Villain and thereby became a Guest Elder of the Commerce Association.”

Lu Xuan returned to his house, tallying the gains from this auction trip.

The acquisition of the Ghost Eating Evil Vine Spirit Seed was indeed a great surprise, and what followed was even more surprising — being noticed by the Commerce Association’s Magical Treasure Instrument Spirits and senior members, and successfully appointed as a Guest Elder.

This was a significant hidden fortune, considering the Sea Tower Commerce Association’s strength and wealth surpassed even the Sky Sword Sect, not to mention, now having access to many more channels for obtaining Spirit Seeds through the Instrument Spirit Villain capable of traveling through various realms.”

“Time to get back to my old line of work, cultivating Spirit Plants.”

“However, I can endure hardship, so let high-rank Spirit Seeds come even more fiercely!”

Lu Xuan thought to himself.