You Cultivate, I Farm - Chapter 133

“Dig in, dig in!”

Lu Xuan, disregarding the steam, flipped open the crab shell, revealing the golden, plump crab meat inside, steamed to a vibrant red.

He tore off a pair of claws, handing one to the Cloud-Stepping Lynx and the other to the Wind Falcon fledgling. Then, together, man and beasts indulged in the delicious feast.

“Squawk!”

Suddenly, a clear bird call echoed nearby.

Lu Xuan set down the crab shell, following the sound to find a pristine white Phoenix in the courtyard, its eyes like black gemstones fixed on Lu Xuan, expressing a desire for the food.

“Guests are welcome. Would you like to join us for a taste?”

Seeing the Phoenix, Lu Xuan’s eyes couldn’t help but narrow.

Despite the second-grade Mist-Concealing Array guarding the cave, this Phoenix had entered without a sound.

Sweeping his spiritual sense, Lu Xuan sensed the Phoenix’s strength likely surpassed the third grade. With this realization, a genuine and warm smile spread across Lu Xuan’s face as he invited the Phoenix to partake in the feast.

The Phoenix, highly intelligent, understood Lu Xuan’s words. With a graceful movement of its long feathers, it floated over like a white jade sculpture.

Lu Xuan handed it a small piece of succulent crab meat. The Phoenix nodded, pecking the meat into its belly.

“Squawk!”

After its contented call, it gracefully departed, causing no change in the Mist-Concealing Array.

“What kind of mystical creature can slip through a second-grade protective array without a sound?”

Lu Xuan marveled inwardly, recognizing the extraordinary capabilities of the pure white Phoenix.

“Most ordinary third-grade creatures can’t achieve this. I wonder what the background of this Phoenix is.”

Curiosity piqued, Lu Xuan refrained from prying further into its origins. Once it swiftly left, his attention returned to the almost-devoured crab meat on the table.

“Hey, hey, you two, leave me some!”

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“Lu Bro, I’m full!”

With a clap, Bai Li Jianqing placed his bowl and chopsticks on the table, still longing for more.

Invited by Lu Xuan, he had come for the crab feast.

Lu Xuan’s culinary skills had stirred his appetite, and he had devoured five bowls of spirit rice in one go.

“Have some spirit fruits to aid digestion.”

Lu Xuan brought over plates of diverse-shaped spirit fruits. Bai Li Jianqing, squinting his slender eyes, picked up a gem-like spirit fruit and popped it into his mouth.

With a gentle bite, the fruit exploded in sweetness, filling every corner of his mouth with its succulent juices.

“Lu Bro, you’re really living the life of an immortal!”

Bai Li Jianqing, with his round belly, lay back on the wooden chair, sighing in contentment.

“It’s alright. Just so happened that a mature iron-clawed crabs was raised. I thought to invite you over for a crab feast.”

Lu Xuan chuckled, explaining that shortly after the first iron-clawed crabs matured, another followed, leaving behind a white sphere of second-grade Crab Essence Ointment, equally delicious.

Thinking of Bai Li Jianqing, Lu Xuan had called him over, preparing a table filled with the main course of iron-clawed crabs, along with some other demon meats.

“By the way, Jianqing, you mentioned occasional sect-wide exchanges of treasures in our sect. Can you tell me more about it?”

After tidying up the table, Lu Xuan inquired of Bai Li Jianqing.

“Lu Bro, are you thinking of joining? I have some second-grade spirit plants. They’re decent, but selling them directly at the Sword Gate Town store isn’t worth it. I want to see if I can exchange them for something I desire.”

Lu Xuan spoke with a serious tone.

“From what I know, the sect often hosts such gatherings where fellow practitioners exchange cultivation experiences, spar in techniques, and trade cultivation resources and treasures.”

“There are various requirements like cultivation level, background, and the type of treasures.”

Bai Li Jianqing, well-versed in sect affairs, elaborated.

“Any similar gatherings that I can join recently?” Lu Xuan was curious.

“I know of one called the Qingtan Gathering, organized by Li Qingtan, an Inner Sect disciple specially recruited.”

After reaching Foundation Establishment, Outer Sect disciples automatically became Inner Sect disciples. There were also exceptionally talented individuals who, even in the Qi Refinement stage, were specially recruited as Inner Sect disciples.

“The Qingtan Gathering is quite exclusive. To join as a newcomer, one must be recommended by an elder.”

Bai Li Jianqing continued.

“At these gatherings, rare treasures like artifacts, talismans, pills, spirit plants, demon materials, almost always from the third-grade level, are exchanged. Each person takes turns presenting their items and stating their requests.”

“They usually follow a barter system, but privately, they might use spirit stones or sect stamps, although it’s not strictly regulated.”

Lu Xuan nodded, showing his understanding.

“Lu Bro, want me to take you there? The latest Qingtan Gathering is happening in about three days.”

Bai Li Jianqing, squinting his eyes, suggested with a smile.

“If you wouldn’t mind.”

Lu Xuan welcomed the idea, following Bai Li Jianqing’s lead.

“Then, Lu Bro, prepare yourself in advance. I’ll come to find you in three days.”

Bai Li Jianqing bid farewell, leaving the cave.

Lu Xuan pondered; he possessed quite a few third-grade treasures, such as the Hidden Spirit Cape, Gale-Thunder Sword Pellet, Pure Jade, Dust-Reducing Pill, and Cleansing Talisman.

However, he didn’t plan to use them for now. Only encountering some rare high-grade spirit seeds would make him consider trading them for Dust-Reducing Pills or Cleansing Talismans.

His primary aim was to part with about a dozen leaves of the exquisite Pure Spirit Tea and the second-grade Dark Marrow Fungus, hoping to trade for the desired spirit seeds or refining techniques.

As for other items, he’d decide as opportunities arose. If he came across suitable treasures, he would try to exchange them.

Lu Xuan made up his mind quickly.

Three days flew by. Early in the morning, Bai Li Jianqing’s call came from outside the courtyard.

“Lu Bro, ready yet? I’m here!”

“Ready.”

Lu Xuan answered and went outside the courtyard. Bai Li Jianqing conjured a flying vessel, and Lu Xuan lightly jumped on its side.

The vessel’s surface raised a spiritual shield, isolating them from high-altitude streams as it swiftly navigated among the mountains.

After a while, the vessel landed on a picturesque mountain peak.

Around the mountainside were pavilions and towers, with flowing streams and a serene ambiance.

Bai Li Jianqing led Lu Xuan directly to an ancient and elegant courtyard.

“This is Lu Xuan, senior brother. At the ninth level of Qi Refinement, skilled in nurturing spirit plants, attending the Qingtan Gathering for the first time.”

Bai Li Jianqing introduced Lu Xuan to a fully cultivated Qi Refinement realm practitioner standing at the door.

“Welcome, junior brother.”

The practitioner, a handsome youth with sword-like brows and a remarkable presence, smiled after glancing at Lu Xuan.

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