Living a peaceful life in the world of cultivation

[The Tortoise Breathing Technique, after cultivation, allows one to conceal their own aura and cultivation level, possessing a remarkable concealment effect; during cultivation, imitating the breathing of tortoise-like demonic beasts and maintaining this posture over a long period can slightly enhance a cultivator's physical body.]

"Huh?"

"It's another cultivation technique, and this time it's an auxiliary technique, which will be very useful to me right now."

In the eyes of the other rogue cultivators in the market, his meridians were damaged and he was just beginning to recover from a major injury. He could barely maintain the cultivation of spiritual plants because of his past experience. If his cultivation level were to rise rapidly, he could once again break through to the fourth level of Qi Refining.

This would inevitably attract the attention of other independent cultivators, putting oneself in a dangerous situation.

Furthermore, given his low aptitude and status as merely a plant cultivator, the extent of his cultivation increase after recovering from his injuries must remain within a reasonable range to avoid attracting attention.

"Although cultivators generally don't casually probe each other's cultivation levels, there's always a chance."

"Let's not talk about anything far away, just take Manager Lu of Lingcaotang as an example."

"His cultivation is profound. What if that old geezer has nothing better to do one day, and I happen to run into him? If he finds out that my cultivation is improving at a rate that doesn't match my aptitude and wealth, wouldn't that just bring more trouble?"

Lu Ping murmured.

When facing a cultivator like Manager Lu, whose cultivation level is a whole realm higher than his, only by practicing a supplementary secret technique like the Turtle Breathing Method can he conceal his true strength.

"In this way, the experience orbs aren't enough." Lu Ping was a bit troubled, and after some mental calculations, he thought: "Five Elements Technique, Fertilizing Earth Technique, Spirit Tempering Technique, Turtle Breathing Technique..."

"And the Spirit Rain Technique is not yet perfected."

"Let's prioritize supplying the tortoise breathing method."

Lu Ping set the order of priority, and the poor Spirit Tempering Technique's cultivation order dropped another place.

[One Tier 1 Low-Grade Spirit Plant, Refined Spirit Mushroom, has been harvested. Its quality is average. Reward: One Spirit Energy Cluster.]

......

[One Tier 1 Low-Grade Spirit Plant, Refined Spirit Mushroom, has been harvested. Its condition is good. Reward: One experience orb.]

Superior quality Ganoderma lucidum X1.

High-quality Ganoderma lucidum X3.

7 Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms of average quality.

They acquired a secret technique, four orbs of spiritual energy, and five orbs of experience.

Next up is the mature rejuvenating grass.

[One Tier 1 Low-Grade Rejuvenating Grass has been harvested. Its quality is excellent. Reward: One Spirit Energy Cluster.]

[One Tier 1 Low-Grade Rejuvenating Grass has been harvested. Its quality is average. Reward: One experience orb.]

......

[One low-grade Tier 1 spiritual plant, the Rejuvenating Grass, has been harvested. Its condition is good. One bottle of Rejuvenating Pill is awarded as a reward.]

3g of premium quality Rejuvenating Herb.

High-quality Rejuvenating Herb X9.

One ordinary quality Rejuvenating Herb.

The harvest included a bottle of Rejuvenation Pills, four clusters of spiritual energy, and ten clusters of experience points.

"Um"

"A full fifteen experience orbs?"

"In that case, experience orb, add some points to my account!"

One after another, the clusters of experiences in Lü Ping's mind dissipated like streams of light.

[The Turtle Breathing Method is now complete.]

[The Five Elements Technique is complete.]

[The Fertilizer Technique is now complete.]

[The Spirit Rain Technique is now complete.]

[The Spirit Tempering Technique is now complete.]

In an instant, the five magical techniques reached the perfect stage.

As the Five Elements Technique was slightly activated at its perfect stage, the surrounding spiritual energy gathered around, but its purity still couldn't match that of the spiritual energy within the energy cluster. The secret technique, Spirit Tempering Art, was activated, and the not-so-pure spiritual energy within the body was purified, tempered, and compressed before finally surging into the dantian.

The Fertilizer Technique at its perfect level no longer needs to rely on mediums such as withered branches. Lu Ping gently placed his hand in the spirit soil, and the spirit soil in the three areas surged in an instant. The leaves that had fallen into it at some point were now like lone sails on the sea.

This feeling of achieving perfection in one step is invigorating.

"I, Lü Ping, owe my success today entirely to my own hard work," Lü Ping said with a smile.

With the perfected level of the Turtle Breathing Technique activated, the spiritual power within his body circulated according to the secret technique's path. In an instant, the fluctuations of spiritual power around Lü Ping were contained, becoming almost identical to his previous aura. Consequently, his overall presence was greatly reduced.

Following the breathing rhythm of the tortoise breathing method, I adjusted my breathing, and my heartbeat began to become deep, slow, and powerful.

Looking at the Spirit-Refining Ganoderma and Rejuvenating Grass in the Spirit Field, Lü Ping did not immediately take action to bring them to the Spirit Herb Hall to sell.

During this period, the rove aphid infestation in the market has intensified. As far as he knows, the spiritual plants cultivated by spiritual plant masters in the surrounding area have suffered from the insect infestation to varying degrees.

With his Perfect Sword Yuan Finger technique, he killed the Hidden Winged Aphids in the spiritual soil early on, ensuring that the cultivation cycle and environment of the Rejuvenating Ganoderma and Rejuvenating Grass were not damaged, and even slightly shortening the cultivation time required for both.

Compared to other spiritual plant practitioners, he seems too suspicious and too easy to arouse jealousy and envy.

"Not only that, but the quality of the spiritual plants I'm selling this time will have to be kept a low profile."

Lu Ping already had a high-quality Refining Spirit Mushroom hidden in his storage bag. This time, he had to hide several more high-quality Refining Spirit Mushrooms, as well as a high-quality Rejuvenating Grass.

He would rather let these few Spirit-Refining Mushrooms and Rejuvenating Grasses gather dust and rot in his storage bag than sell them.

"Which fellow plant grower can truly understand my suffering?"

......

About half a month later, all the spiritual energy clusters that Lü Ping had harvested last time had been absorbed.

If we compare the dantian to a water tank, then his water tank is almost full.

After absorbing the spiritual energy from two or three more clusters of spiritual energy, Lü Ping estimated that his spiritual energy storage capacity would reach its limit.

To continue absorbing spiritual energy and power, one must break through to the fourth level of Qi Refining.

Each time a Qi Refining cultivator breaks through a realm, their body is nourished and tempered by spiritual energy, resulting in a slight increase in physical strength, expansion of the dantian, and even an extension of lifespan. This is the ultimate goal pursued by many cultivators.

A cultivator in the mid-stage of Qi Refining has a lifespan of about a hundred years; a cultivator at the peak of Qi Refining can live for two cycles of sixty years; if they cultivate a longevity technique, they can live for another one or two decades.

Two cycles of sixty years are enough to witness the rise and fall of a short-lived dynasty.

Outside the courtyard, footsteps were making a racket.

Lu Ping guessed that the market for independent cultivators must have opened.

Even he locked the courtyard gate and got up to head to the inner city.

Inside the Lingcao Hall.

The fragrance carried a hint of coolness.

The young pharmacists darted between the shelves, their feet barely touching the ground, their movements carrying a sense of urgency.

This is completely different from the previous peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The empty armchair was devoid of Manager Lu, a rare sight indeed.

Manager Lu was not present, which meant that the young apprentice was not qualified to do business with him.

Seeing this, Lü Ping stood up, preparing to leave.

"Hey, kid Lü, here to patronize my little shop again..."

Manager Lu's voice came from behind, gentle and soothing, with a hint of indulgence.

When Lü Ping turned around, he saw Manager Lu, who was all smiles.

The old man gave Lü Ping a knowing, ambiguous look.

Without even thinking, one knew that he had gone to the Flower Moon Pavilion in the inner city, a famous brothel.

"The insect infestation that has struck this Class C residence is quite unusual."

"Young Master Lü, I don't accept substandard spiritual herbs..."