Cultivation begins with the Druid panel

Normal people would feel an unbearable headache and lose their appetite after experiencing these things, but Lu Lin and Shen Luo were clearly not normal. One moment they were worried about their difficult situation in the future, and the next moment they focused all their attention on the table in front of them.

To be honest, the food in the cultivation world is much better than that in the mortal world. A simple meal here is comparable to what a landlord in the mortal world would eat.

After eating and drinking his fill, Shen Luo let out a burp and commented, "The taste was alright, but it's a pity that the ingredients were all mortal, not as good as spiritual ingredients."

While on Tianhang Mountain, the two of them ate only spiritual materials, which warmed their bodies after eating them. These materials not only nourished their acupoints but also replenished their vital energy.

But the dishes on the table in front of him did not have that effect.

Lu Lin said, "I'll go pay the bill and find out what currency is mainly used in the cultivation world."

After saying that, Lu Lin put on his black robe and walked out of the private room.

Half an hour later, Lu Lin returned to the private room and said:

"I've found out that the main currencies in Peacock City are silver and low-grade spirit stones. On average, one low-grade spirit stone can be exchanged for about one hundred taels of silver. However, it also depends on the quality. The low-grade spirit stones we have are of low quality and can only be exchanged for eighty taels."

Upon hearing the exchange rate, Shen Luo paused slightly, "Are spirit stones really that expensive?"

Back in Tianhang Mountain Village in the mortal realm, silver was a scarce commodity, and people generally bartered. A family that could scrape together three taels of silver a year was considered wealthy.

Unexpectedly, one of the spirit stones in their hands could be exchanged for eighty taels of silver.

Even setting aside the difference in status between mortals and immortals, the difference in wealth alone is enough to leave people stunned for a long time.

Shen Luo's mind raced: "Doesn't that mean the three spirit stones we used for cultivation... are worth three hundred taels of silver? Let's do the math..."

"Did we spend a lifetime's savings in just one day?"

Shen Luo was clearly taken aback by this conclusion.

Lu Lin was also deeply moved, finally understanding why there was a saying in the other world that a day in heaven is equivalent to a year on earth.

In retrospect, that was a humble statement.

"Let's go. I have a feeling that there will be many more surprising things to come in this cultivation world," Lu Lin said to Shen Luo.

Shen Luo was filled with mixed emotions, feeling as if he were in a dream. Clearly, he had not yet truly transitioned from the mindset of a mortal to that of a celestial master.

After donning black robes, the two left the Hovering Tavern together.

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After lunchtime, Peacock City reached its busiest time. As night approached, the rogue cultivators who had gone out to do missions or hunt monsters returned.

They were all dressed in black robes. They would find an open space, spread out a tattered cloth, and begin to resell their day's catch.

There were blood-stained animal hides, broken magical artifacts, or even blood-red demon cores.

Lu Lin and Shen Luo's attire was inconspicuous among the crowd. Looking at the dazzling array of trinkets on the roadside, the two felt incredibly curious. They looked around as they walked, unwilling to miss this opportunity to broaden their horizons, even if they didn't buy anything.

At this time.

Lu Lin's gaze was suddenly drawn to a white figure. He immediately turned his head and saw a black-robed rogue cultivator with several flowerpots in front of him, in which spiritual materials were growing.

It could be a flower, or a blade of grass.

Spiritual materials are not classified by rank, but by their effects and attributes, and are mostly used for alchemy.

The spiritual materials in front of this rogue cultivator were all common and relatively weak, and their prices were not expensive.

"Linzi, which spiritual herb have you taken a fancy to?" Shen Luo noticed that Lu Lin had stopped in his tracks and immediately asked in a low voice.

Lu Lin pointed to the white flower bud that was about to bloom.

Shen Luo followed his finger and looked down. His expression beneath the black robe was somewhat strange. He asked, puzzled, "Although I don't know much about spiritual materials, this one doesn't seem to be mature yet, and it appears to be of the Yin-cold attribute, which won't help either of our spiritual roots. What are we buying it for?"

Lu Lin didn't explain to Shen Luo in the street, but went straight to the stall: "Fellow Daoist, how much is this flower?"

The man in black robes didn't speak, but silently extended one finger.

The meaning is very simple.

A low-grade spirit stone.

This is undeniably expensive.

No wonder not many people stopped at this stall before.

"Could you make it cheaper?" Lu Lin asked, frowning. The price was too high.

The man in black shook his head and then lowered his head, clearly not wanting to get entangled with Lu Lin any further.

Lu Lin looked at the white flower bud that was about to bloom, remained silent for a moment, then tossed out a spirit stone, picked up the flowerpot, and left.

The man in black robes did not stop them, but quickly collected the spirit stones on the ground.

Clearly, there should be few people in this market who would try to raise prices on the spot. After all, everyone here is a cultivator and no one knows each other's identities. Without being able to ascertain the other party's true nature, no one would dare to be presumptuous and offend someone.

Even Song Changning knew that he should test the waters with words before taking action. These rogue cultivators were naturally even more cautious.

Shen Luo, standing beside Lu Lin, was utterly perplexed: "Why would you spend a spirit stone to buy this? It's not even fully mature yet."

Materials that are not mature are just waste.

"Moreover, spiritual materials should be naturally grown. These kinds of materials in flowerpots must have been transplanted by that rogue cultivator, and their roots and stems may even be damaged," Shen Luo reminded Lu Lin.

Lu Lin, however, smiled and retorted, "Have you forgotten what kind of spiritual root I have?"

"The Wood Spirit Root represents life and resilience. After cultivating the Shennong Codex, I can accelerate its growth, which puts my mind at ease."

After hearing this, Shen Luo finally came to his senses and patted his forehead.

But she quickly followed up with, "Then why don't you just buy mature spiritual materials?"

"It's cheap," Lu Lin explained with a smile, then turned and walked out of the market.

The market in Peacock City is quite large.

The two walked for a quarter of an hour before finally breaking free from the crowd and returning to the Hovering Tavern.

The hover tavern also offers accommodation.

The two booked a room and then locked the door.

Lu Lin said, "Luo Luo, you protect me and keep an eye on things outside so no one disturbs me."

Shen Luo nodded in agreement and moved a chair to block the doorway: "Linzi, don't worry, with me here, there won't be any problems."

Lu Lin hummed in agreement, then hid behind a shadow inside the house, while taking out the flowerpot he had bought at the market.

Looking at the white flower buds in the flowerpot, Lu Lin sat down cross-legged and summoned the tree spirit.

"Guji, you also help me encourage this flower to grow," Lu Lin instructed.

He then began to mobilize the power of nature.

Guji turned its head to look at that flower, and also stretched out its vines, channeling the power of Jia wood into the soil in the flowerpot.

At the same time, subtitles appeared in front of Lu Lin.

You have harnessed the power of nature and activated the Shennong Codex. Shennong Codex proficiency +6, Heart of Nature experience points +6.

Your Treant Guji used the power of the Wood element, Treant Summoning Proficiency +30, Heart of Nature Experience +30.

[You have used the power of nature to cultivate a spiritual material—'Yin Spirit Flower'. Nature's Heart experience points +10, Divine Intervention experience points +10, Research points +1]

Highlighting Excellent Nature Illustrations: Shadow Flower

Absorbable trait: Gathering ghosts and attracting spirits

Under the dual infusion of the power of nature and the power of Jia wood, the white flower buds in front of us bloomed into flowers at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Looking at the refreshed panel in front of him, Lu Lin's face showed a satisfied smile.

It was worth the effort he put into buying this flower, even though he spent a spirit stone.