I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

He keenly observed the connection between the mature Inch Wood and the surrounding space, carefully plucking it out to examine closely.

The trunk of the Spirit Wood was translucent, with spider-web-like tiny spatial cracks intermittently visible where the branches extended.

When his divine sense probed into it, it seemed to contain a bizarre space.

"Inch Wood, Seventh Grade Spirit, unique treasure of Fangcun Palace, harbors a certain amount of spatial power, and the mature spirit wood can be refined into a rare middle-rank space treasure."

"Indeed, a Seventh Grade Spirit Wood with the power of space, this alone is enough to fully mature the last Space Spiritual Flower in the Eightfold Palace."

Lu Xuan felt joy in his heart, sealing the Inch Wood with prohibitions and then placing it into the Gluttonous Insect Pouch.

The Gluttonous Insect Pouch was itself a low-grade space treasure, and if not handled carefully, abruptly placing the Inch Wood inside could cause violent changes in the internal space.

Thereafter, his eyes filled with anticipation, he looked toward the White Light Group that quietly appeared beneath his feet.

The Light Cluster shimmered slightly, exuding an inexplicable attraction.

Lu Xuan stretched out his hand to gently touch the surface of the light cluster, and in an instant, the light cluster silently shattered, turning into a sky-full of fine light points rushing upwards, instantly condensing into a slender river of light that entered his body.

At the same time, a thought flashed through his mind.

"Harvested one Inch Wood, Seventh Grade Spirit Plant, obtained an Eighth Grade treasure: the Inch Book."

As the thought passed, a mystical book appeared in front of Lu Xuan.

The book seemed to be embedded in midair, formed by countless transparent threads that spread out from the void, with rich spatial power leaking out, causing overlapping and tearing signs around it.

Lu Xuan tried to open the book, but a single thin page was like an insurmountable chasm, immovable under attempts with mana, divine sense, or flesh body.

His mind concentrated on the translucent book, and he immediately understood detailed information about it.

"Inch Book, Eighth Grade Treasure, legacy item of Fangcun Palace, contains rich spatial power. After initial refinement, one can enter a vast world within the book and store myriad things."

"After being refined into a middle-rank treasure, it can forcefully absorb beings a whole realm lower in cultivation level, sealing them inside the Inch Book, and one can also comprehend the space secret techniques of Fangcun Palace from it."

"Eighth Grade Treasure!"

Lu Xuan felt a surge of intense joy in his heart.

Although both Seventh and Eighth Grade treasures were refined into middle-rank treasures, there was indeed a significant difference between same-rank treasures.

"A space-type treasure, it can replace that Fifth-grade Gluttony Bag."

The Gluttony Bag had been refined into a low-rank treasure and had been with him for over a hundred years, with Lu Xuan having established a deep bond with it.

But this Eighth Grade Inch Book was too rare and precious, its internal space far superior to that of the Gluttony Bag, not to mention its other spatial functions.

"The only thing to watch out for is that I must hide this Inch Book well; otherwise, if Fangcun Palace finds out I possess their legacy treasure, they might use all their power to take it back."

Lu Xuan thought silently.

The Inch Wood was understandable, as its origin could be traced back to being actively gifted by the master of Fangcun Palace to the Pagoda Instrument Spirit, who in turn gifted it to him.

But the Inch Book was inexplicable, therefore, it was necessary to avoid exposing this treasure.

"After initially refining the Inch Book, I will set out for the Incomplete Cave Heaven."

He made his decision.

Since he had already obtained the Seventh Grade space treasure, Inch Wood, and the last big stone in his heart had settled, he was not in a hurry to refine the Incomplete Cave Heaven.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye.

Lu Xuan's mind sank into his Dantian.

The little Nascent Soul, chubby and white, was holding a transparent little figure book, its clear and innocent eyes showing interest as it looked at the first page of the book.

Upon trying to turn to the second page, it couldn't flip it over no matter how it tried.

A hint of annoyance appeared on the little Nascent Soul's face, and it opened its mouth to spit out, a deep cyan spiritual light spraying onto the figure book, instantly turning into a pale cyan flame, wrapping the transparent book within.

Lu Xuan opened his eyes, his mind moved, and the Inch Book immediately appeared in his hands.

"Finally, I have successfully initially refined this Eighth Grade treasure."

"Next, I need to move the various treasures inside the Gluttonous Insect Pouch to a new home."

As he spoke, the corners of his mouth curled up, and one treasure after another passed before his eyes, entering the Inch Wood.

"The space they occupy is just the tip of the iceberg, ah, I need to bring out more treasures."

After clearing the Gluttonous Insect Pouch, Lu Xuan realized that he had many kinds of treasures on him, numerous of which were gathering dust in corners with no opportunity to be utilized.

Then, he went to the Spirit Field to inspect the detailed condition of the many Spirit Plants.

The remaining six Thunder Abyss Sword Grasses had taken root and sprouted, not even three inches tall, with thunder light constantly clung around them.

The True Qi Xuan Wu and Extreme Holy Monster Fruit had not changed much compared to a few months ago.

Lu Xuan was as patient as ever, carefully nurturing them.

"Junior Brother Lu, I am Zhou Cheng from the Sword Palace, here to discuss some matters with you in detail."

Outside the Cave Abode, a deep voice rang out.

Lu Xuan's divine sense swept across, and he saw a cultivator in a Green Robe with a steady demeanor who was at the Mid Nascent Soul Stage standing at the entrance of the Cave Abode.

"Junior Brother has met Senior Brother Zhou. I apologize for not greeting you from afar. Please forgive me."

With a flash, Lu Xuan moved to welcome Zhou Cheng into the Cave Abode.

The two arrived at a secluded courtyard, and with a thought from Lu Xuan, the White Ape respectfully presented Spirit Fruit Spirit Brew.

Just moments ago, it had been finding Thunder Dragon Behemoths and Green Mountain Scales to fight, but now its gaze was clear, and it obediently bowed its head and stood behind Lu Xuan.

"This Guardian Spirit Beast of yours is quite well-behaved,"

Zhou Cheng said with a slight smile.

"It pretends well, but its nature is exceptionally naughty."

Lu Xuan shook his head and gestured for the White Ape to step back.

"Junior Brother, I am here today to discuss a matter with you."

"Please feel free to speak, Senior Brother."

"In recent years, the Sword Sect has found quite a few outstanding disciples, including Inner Sect Disciples who have just advanced to Core Formation, and Outer Sect Disciples with extraordinary talents."

"These disciples are considered key cultivation targets in the sect and are often allocated to the various great Sword Summits to be instructed and nurtured by the Nascent Soul fellow sect members there."

"Junior Brother tends to keep to himself and leads a secluded life, but I still need to come and ask if you have any intention of taking in some disciples?"

Zhou Cheng pondered for a moment and then slowly asked.

"Oh? What are the rules and procedures for this?"

Lu Xuan asked with curiosity.

"This is a mutual decision, firstly, those outstanding disciples choose which Nascent Soul Cultivator of the nine great Sword Summits they wish to enter, then each Nascent Soul Cultivator decides based on their preference, the disciple's talent, strength, and various other aspects whether to accept them as disciples."

"Of course, the main decision rights lie in the hands of the Nascent Soul sect members."

"Whether to take disciples and how many, it's up to you, Junior Brother Lu, to decide."

Zhou Cheng said with a smile.

"Additionally, I must tell you, Junior Brother, although it hasn't been many years since your advance to Nascent Soul, due to your outstanding performance in the grand competition at Sword Summit, you have left a deep impression on the sect's disciples."

"Many disciples are interested in entering under your tutelage."

He added a sentence.

"Is that so?"

Lu Xuan smiled slightly.

"Choosing two or three to come in and impart some knowledge about Spirit Plants and help deal with some minor matters would indeed be a nice choice."

He thought quietly to himself.