I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

“It’s good without any abnormalities.”

Lu Xuan nodded gently, wishing nothing more than to pass these three years safely.

Seeing as I’ve just arrived and am unfamiliar with the surrounding islands and maritime areas, I would appreciate Master Song providing me with a detailed introduction.”

“Especially the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the vicinity, or the third-rank Demon Beasts that frequently appear in these waters.” “Foundation Establishment Cultivators…”

The scholarly cultivator thought with a furrowed brow.

“Among the many surrounding islands, Foundation Establishment Cultivators are not that many, some islands don’t even have any.”

There are a few large islands, their situations are similar to Void Nether Island, where they are actually controlled by the Great Sect, and monks of the Sect, who are on par with Uncle Lu in terms of cultivation, are stationed.” Additionally, on the other islands, there are two or three small sects established on each, each sect has at least one Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Furthermore, there are several independent families, all of which have the shadows of Foundation Establishment Realm experts behind them.” Song Yu detailed.

Besides, it is said that some remote islands have sightings of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, who most likely are hiding from their enemies on these islands.”

“As for Void Nether Island, now, it is you, Uncle Lu, that are always on the island.”

The scholarly cultivator, seeming to have thought of something, exhibited a relieved expression.

In this period of time, even though nothing unexpected had happened, he and the entire Song family had been tense, fearing that those cultivated Void Nether Spirit Fish would suffer significant losses.

With Lu Xuan’s arrival, and having a Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the orthodox school to rely on, he felt secure, just like having a backbone.

Soon after Lu Xuan had seated himself, all sorts of Spirit Teas and Spirit Fruits were presented.

After some idle chatter, various dishes made from different Spirit Fish were served.

“Uncle Lu, this is the Void Nether Spirit Fish which has quite a reputation in the Cultivation World. Due to the unique terrain, it’s considered a specialty product of Void Nether Island. Please have a taste.”

Lu Xuan looked down and before him was a steamed Spirit Fish. Simply processed to utmost to keep the taste of the fish meat.

The white fish meat appeared almost transparent, exuding a bright luster, and melted in his mouth. A rich and savory taste filled Lu Xuan’s entire being. Immediately after, every meridian and flesh throughout his body seemed to be wrapped in a warm current, giving him a feeling of comfort and contentment from within.

Additionally, there were other dishes like braised Spirit Fish, Spirit Fish Soup etc. Each with their unique flavor due to different cooking methods, which greatly satisfied Lu Xuan’s taste buds and left an unforgettable aftertaste.

“Good, the Void Nether Spirit Fish truly deserves its reputation.”

Lu Xuan thoroughly enjoyed the meal, praising it over and over.

After he was full and had enough to drink, Lu Xuan went to rest in an elegant room arranged by Song Yu.

Just as he was about to check the condition of the Spirit Plants in his Life Bag, there was a knock on the door. Song Yu came in with a handsome young boy and two pretty girls.

The young boy had a childlike quality, looking at Lu Xuan with admiration in his eyes combined with a hint of curiosity.

One of the girls was charming and the other was fresh looking. Both were holding beautifully crafted wooden boxes, which were heavy, indicating the objects in them.

“Master Song, what’s this about?”

“Uncle Lu, you have come alone to this remote and isolated island of ours I thought you might find it hard to get used to it, so I have sent two servant girls who you can use in any way.”

The scholarly cultivator said with a fawning smile.

“That’s absolutely unnecessary.”

Lu Xuan directly refused.

“I appreciate Master Song’s kindness, but I’m used to being alone and dislike anyone disrupting my life. Please take these girls back.”

“You two, listen to Uncle Lu, put down the boxes and step back for now.” The two young girls gently put down the wooden box and slowly moved outdoors.

“The box contains some special products from Void Nether Island, including the roe produced by the Void Nether Spirit Fish. After special treatment, not only is their taste exquisite, but they also have an effect similar to Spirit Gathering Pili, capable of slightly boosting a cultivator’s spiritual power,” Song Yu explained as he opened the box, revealing a thin layer of tiny, shriveled, milky-white roe on the top, with a faint aura of spiritual energy emanating from them.

Lu Xuan’s gaze hardened, his spiritual sense detecting something hidden beneath the fish roe – the box was virtually filled with spirit stones underneath the thin layer of roe on top!

A small smirk appeared on his lips.

“I will accept these gifts from Master Song.”

“But, how should we address this young friend?” He asked, possibly guessing the purpose of Song Yu bringing the handsome boy here.

“This is Song Yun, my no-good son. His talent is decent enough. At the age of only sixteen, he has already achieved Qi Practicing Fifth Level.”

“Song Yun, pay your respects to Senior Lu.”

“Senior Lu,” the handsome boy promptly greeted with respect.

“Well done.” Lu Xuan complimented. At his age, he was only a Qi Cultivation Second Layer Small Loose Repair. This boy had indeed impressive talent among his peers.

“At such a tender age, you’ve already achieved Mid-stage Qi cultivation. You have quite the chance of being accepted into a sect.”

How about this, if I have some spare time in the future, I might have the opportunity to give you some guidance, so you may avoid some detours.” Lu Xuan spoke gently. He had made it this far largely due to the rewards from the light clusters. However, having practiced “The Great Five Elements” and honed his skills in the Sword Dao, absorbing several Sword Intent experience packages, and cultivating Sword Grass, he could still afford to guide a Middle- Stage Qi Practitioner.

Hurry and thank Uncle Lu!” Song Yu playfully kicked the standing Song Yun. Bringing over two handmaidens along with a vast number of spirit stones was aimed not only at pleasing Lu Xuan but also to see if he could offer some guidance to Song Yun. He hadn’t expected Lu Xuan to bring it up himself, making Song Yu feel that the spirit stones were well-spent.

The teachings of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator would be far more valuable than large scale classes given by a minor sect on the island.

A few more spirit stones spent here and there wouldn’t hurt.

“By the way, Master Song, do you know of any places on the island where the spiritual energy is relatively abundant and the soil is fertile enough? I would like to plant some spirit plants.”

“Find a plot of land for planting spirit plants?”

Song Yu wasn’t able to react immediately. Could it be that an honorable Foundation Establishment Cultivator, coming to this remote and barren island, thinks of finding a plot of land to cultivate spirit plants?

“Uncle Lu, you mean…?”

He tried to guess Lu Xuan’s intentions but without success.

“There’s no hidden meaning. I just want to literally cultivate some land.”

“I don’t have many hobbies. I only love to plant some flowers and grasses. By cultivating spirit plants, I can nourish my Heart Realm.”

Lu Xuan replied nonchalantly. If he didn’t find a suitable Spirit Field soon, the spirit plants in his Life Bag would be affected.

The Life Bag was only a Third-Rank Treasure. Although it could sustain the vitality of the spirit plants and slow down their life decay, there wouldn’t be many obvious effects for third-rank or even fourth-grade spirit plants in the long run. The quality and the eventual light cluster rewards could be negatively affected if the spirit plants were damaged.

This was something Lu Xuan could not bear. Therefore, his priority upon arriving at Void Nether Island was to find a suitable Spirit Field to transplant the spirit plants from his Life Bag.

“I will find a suitable Spirit Field for Uncle Lu immediately,” Song Yu responded promptly, detecting Lu Xuan’s urgency.

He had brought two carefully selected, unique handmaidens here, hoping to please Lu Xuan, but surprisingly it turned out that Lu Xuan was more interested in cultivating land than in beautiful women…

“Could this be the reason as to why Uncle Lu managed to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage at such a young age?”

Carrying this absurd thought in his mind, he rushed away with Song Yun.