You Cultivate, I Farm - Chapter 119

Inside a stone house by the lake, Lu Xuan was about to retrieve the custom-ordered beast meat when a high-level Qi cultivator approached.

“Junior Brother Lu, could you wait a moment? I have something to discuss with you,” the cultivator said.

“Ah, Senior Brother Li, what’s the matter?” Lu Xuan inquired.

Similar to Lu Xuan, the newcomer had undertaken the task of nurturing a dragon-like beast. Their encounters in front of the stone house were brief, exchanging nods in passing.

“Junior Brother Lu, one of the dragons under my care suffered severe injuries yesterday. The cause is simple—bullied by a group of other dragons,” Senior Brother Li explained.

“This isn’t the first time this has happened, and it seems these dragons that ganged up must belong to your group. I hope you can rein them in,” he continued. “If a fatal injury occurs, it won’t bode well for either of us.”

The high-level cultivator’s expression darkened as he spoke.

“I’m only responsible for feeding them beast meat. I don’t usually intervene in their activities,” Lu Xuan responded coolly.

“Moreover, there are plenty of dragons in Thousand Dragon Lake. How can you be certain it’s my dragons causing this?” Lu Xuan added with a stern expression.

“In the several fights that occurred, there was a double-headed dragon present. It’s a rare species, hardly seen otherwise. Among the nearby waters, only your group has one,” Senior Brother Li stated. “This double-headed dragon with its distinct feature—two heads—can’t disguise itself easily.”

Internally cursing at his recent strictness in controlling them and allowing assistance to fellow companions, Lu Xuan realized that the aggressive double-headed dragon found ample opportunities to dominate and bully many other beasts nurtured by fellow practitioners after he permitted assistance.

“Oh, is that so? If it’s a double-headed dragon, then it’s likely from my care. As for the rest, I can’t say for certain,” Lu Xuan replied. “Besides, it’s just children playing around. Senior Brother need not worry.”

“Junior Brother, which child would beat the other half to death?” the high-level cultivator retorted, his expression grim.

“These dragons, pythons, and serpents belong to different clans, varying in strength and even having natural rivalries,” he continued. “To make them join forces against a dragon-like beast, could it be that the dragon did something excessively wrong? Shouldn’t Senior Brother reflect on that?”

Lu Xuan argued cunningly.

“Yes, these dragons and pythons fight violently over a piece of beast meat even on regular days, engaging in incessant internal strife. How could they cooperate against an external enemy?” the high-level cultivator paused, momentarily stunned.

Lu Xuan smirked inwardly, perhaps due to his recent strictness, the double-headed dragon, known for its aggression, found an excellent opportunity for release after assisting companions and took the lead in conflicts, subduing many other dragons nurtured by fellow practitioners.

“Oh, these conflicts are nothing but children’s play,” Lu Xuan smiled. “Senior Brother need not take it too seriously.”

The high-level cultivator appeared displeased but didn’t press further. Instead, Lu Xuan proceeded into the stone house to retrieve the beast meat.

On the elevated platform, he carefully selected pieces of beast meat and precisely tossed them into the area where the dragons usually stayed.

These dragons were accustomed to Lu Xuan’s feeding routine, behaving obediently, waiting quietly in their designated areas.

“Hmm?” After tossing all the beast meat, Lu Xuan noticed a fiery red python that drew his attention.

Rearing its head high, the python exuded a fiery aura, resembling flames burning on its body. It emitted occasional hissing sounds, seemingly enduring intense pain.

After a while, the flames receded into its red scales, and Lu Xuan sensed a significant surge in the python’s spiritual power.

“This… has it reached the second rank?” Lu Xuan exclaimed with delight.

This fiery python, named the Scarlet Armor Python, an exotic species, was previously at the first rank. Through meticulous nurturing and a controlled diet, it finally ascended to the second rank as a mystical beast.

As Lu Xuan knew, nurturing dragons and pythons could yield substantial rewards upon their rank ascension for the caretaker.

For instance, the promotion of a first-rank python to a second-rank one would reward ten Sword Seals. Further promotion to the third rank would grant fifty Sword Seals!

Looking at the Scarlet Armor Python below and the other dragons, Lu Xuan envisioned heaps of moving Sword Seals. Not only did he ensure their satiation, but he also provided them with the most suitable beast meat based on their preferences and bodily requirements.

Under this tailored nurturing method, Lu Xuan anticipated that his nurtured dragons and pythons would grow faster than those cared for by other practitioners.

Amidst his thoughts, a familiar voice interrupted him.

“Junior Brother Lu, are you nurturing dragons?” a fully cultivated Huang Yuan approached with a smile.

“Yes, Senior Brother Huang,” Lu Xuan replied. “Your dragons seem to be growing exceptionally well under Junior Brother Lu’s care. I must seek your guidance sometime.”

“Senior Brother, you’re too kind. Is there something you need?” Lu Xuan inquired.

“Well, I’ve heard that in the process of nurturing these dragons, you extract blood from them,” Huang Yuan said. “Personally, I believe these dragons belong to the sect and shouldn’t be harmed. Besides, this practice might not be conducive to their growth. What do you think, Junior Brother Lu?”

“Someone reported me…” Lu Xuan immediately thought of the senior disciple whose dragon had suffered severe injuries.

Taking a moment to organize his thoughts, Lu Xuan responded, “Senior Brother, I only extract a tiny amount of blood, which doesn’t harm them fundamentally.”

“Moreover, it’s to conduct a meticulous check-up, identifying any hidden ailments or contamination,” Lu Xuan elaborated with a formal tone.

“Is that so? Extracting blood for examination?” Huang Yuan remained somewhat skeptical.

“Indeed, including the custom diet plan, it’s all aimed at accelerating their growth. Look, there’s a first-rank exotic python that has ascended to the second rank,” Lu Xuan confidently pointed out the Scarlet Armor Python below.

“Just over a month of nurturing dragons, and a second-rank exotic python already. Remarkable progress,” he added.

“However, this doesn’t solely credit your efforts. After all, these exotic pythons were destined to ascend, especially to the second rank,” Huang Yuan remarked.

As he spoke, sudden commotion occurred in the water below. A snow-white Frost Dragon emerged from the lake, enveloped in frigid aura, freezing the surrounding water into ice chunks.

A massive amount of spiritual energy surged from Thousand Dragon Lake, all absorbed by the Frost Dragon.

“This is…” Huang Yuan stood astonished, partly excited and partly uncertain.

“Senior Brother, I have a question,” Lu Xuan interjected. “If the ascension from the first rank to the second is a natural progression, would you consider the same for ascending from the second rank to the third?”

Lu Xuan’s smile was enigmatic as he gazed at Huang Yuan.

“This Frost Dragon is quite opportune in its advancement. It’s rewarding considering the many ice attribute

beast meats I’ve fed it in the past,” he praised inwardly, acknowledging the Frost Dragon’s ascent to the third rank.

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