Living a peaceful life in the world of cultivation

Previously, Li Ren had said that Manager Lu was an alchemist.

However, judging from what Manager Lu said just now, it is not difficult to tell that Manager Lu, as an alchemist, only knows about Crimson Blood Ginseng as an auxiliary ingredient in Eight Treasures Stewed Snow Toad.

Instead of being used as the main ingredient in refining Blood Ginseng Elixir.

In other words, as an alchemist, Manager Lu's knowledge of Crimson Blood Ginseng was about the same as his, or even slightly inferior.

"I've heard of Eight Treasures Stewed Snow Toad before, but I've never heard of Crimson Blood Ginseng being one of the medicinal herbs used in it before."

"but."

"We won't be purchasing spirit seeds this time."

"The weather has been unusually cold lately, with freezing temperatures. There are three kinds of sacred plants in the courtyard: the Moon-Closing Flower, the Iron Sword Orchid, and the Cloud-Patterned Bamboo, which need to be cared for."

"I simply can't be in two places at once."

"I'm too busy to be in two places at once" was just a way to explain things to Manager Lu.

The real reason for the refusal was the fear of a starving monster that might escape from the mountains.

Cultivating Crimson Blood Ginseng requires flesh and blood brimming with vitality and energy, which is a great tonic for starving monsters.

The courtyard is filled with flesh and blood brimming with vitality, which is tantamount to lighting a beacon for an unknown monster.

Furthermore, in the eastern district where Lü Ping lived, his neighbors, who were also plant cultivators, all chose to stay at home after selling their last batch of Rejuvenating Grass in the face of this strange weather, as he did not want to be different.

"Manager Lu."

The voice was flat, which matched the person's ordinary appearance quite well.

Chen Xiuping was an ordinary man with flat features and wore a plain Taoist robe.

"Fellow Daoist."

"Fellow Daoist."

After exchanging a brief greeting with Lü Ping, Chen Xiuping walked straight to Manager Lu and took out a jade box containing the Rejuvenating Grass from his storage bag at his waist.

The Rejuvenating Grass inside the jade box has delicate and lustrous leaves, and its quality is excellent. It is clear that it has not been affected by the cold wave.

Within the city, only the inner city was protected by a protective array, making it impervious to the cold wave; however, there was some snow on the roads.

"Manager Lu, the market has been severely affected by the cold wave recently, and all the fellow plant masters have reduced their production."

"The Rejuvenating Herbs I've provided are all of top quality, and the price..."

Lu Ping also cultivated top-quality Rejuvenating Grass, but due to the cold wave, he did not sell it to avoid attracting envy.

But this seemingly ordinary plant master dared to sell all the top-quality Rejuvenating Grass during this time period.

Admittedly, the selling price will be higher, but in turn, it will attract the envy and jealousy of other cultivators.

The spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from Lü Pingguan, this fellow spiritual plant master, were not particularly strong, indicating that he had not yet entered the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

After Chen Xiuping finished his transaction with Manager Lu, he spoke again.

"Manager Lu, I need to purchase some Rejuvenating Grass seeds and Crimson Blood Ginseng seeds." Chen Xiuping had his own considerations in mind.

As the market is experiencing a cold snap, fellow plant growers in the surrounding area are reducing their production, which will cause the price of Rejuvenating Grass to rise slightly.

He had inquired about the Crimson Blood Ginseng; among the rogue cultivators participating in the land reclamation in the market town, there must be someone capable of capturing the Snow Toad alive.

Once the first batch of pioneering cultivators return, the business of Xiangyunlou's Eight Treasures Stewed Snow Toad will flourish; in the market, there are not many spiritual plant masters who cultivate Crimson Blood Ginseng.

If he could take this opportunity to cultivate the Crimson Blood Ginseng and sell it to Xiangyun Tower, he might be able to establish a connection with Xiangyun Tower.

After completing the transaction with Manager Lu, Chen Xiuping hurriedly left.

Seeing Lu Ping's curiosity, Manager Lu explained.

"This person is named Chen Xiuping, and he comes from a mortal town."

"Oh, by the way, he's the West District Spirit Plant Master who found the Cloud Water Array in your East District Market, among the independent cultivators from the outer area."

"This person came from an ordinary town. He entered the market early on and suffered many hardships. If it weren't for the help of an old spiritual plant master, he would have turned into bones long ago."

"Fortunately, we've been on a lucky streak lately. First, we managed to find the Cloud and Water Formation, and then the market suffered a cold snap that's been rare for over a decade."

"He also plans to cultivate Crimson Blood Ginseng, I reckon he's trying to get on the good side of Xiangyun Tower."

"They're really going all out."

"But for independent cultivators, it's not that easy to change their situation without taking a gamble."

Lu Ping nodded, completely agreeing with Manager Lu's statement.

Born into a mortal town, and now on the path of a spiritual plant master, struggling to survive in the market, his spiritual talent is certainly not good.

If you don't take a chance to change your situation and alter your destiny, how easy is it to do so?

However, fortune and misfortune are intertwined.

Chen Xiuping's bold purchase of the Cloud and Water Array gave him the confidence and opportunity to take a gamble during this cold wave; however, the Cloud and Water Array would also bring certain troubles.

It's not just the Cloud and Water Formation.

Cultivating Crimson Blood Ginseng comes with certain dangers. After successfully cultivating Crimson Blood Ginseng, trying to get on the good side of Xiangyun Tower will also be accompanied by certain dangers.

Good fortune and misfortune are always intertwined.

Fortunately, with the white light, I don't need to take a gamble.

Lu Ping thought to himself that he not only didn't need to take a gamble, but he could also walk steadily on the path of cultivation simply by farming.

"What's wrong, kid Lü? You're tempted too? Want to take a gamble and try to get on the good side of Xiangyun Tower?"

"If you really want it, I will give you priority in supplying you with the Crimson Blood Ginseng Spirit Seed."

Compared to Chen Xiuping, Manager Lu had a higher opinion of Lü Ping and was willing to invest in Lü Ping to build a good relationship.

Lu Ping shook his head, thanked him, and then got up and left.

Shopkeeper Lu was unaware that when Chen Xiuping made the desperate purchase of the Cloud and Water Formation, Lü Ping was also present. If he could resist the temptation of the Cloud and Water Formation, he could also resist the temptation of getting on the good side of Xiangyun Tower.

On his way to his lodgings, Lü Ping was very careful.

The harsh weather created an environment conducive to the ill-intentioned monks, fueling their malice.

Lu Ping secretly held three sword energy talismans in his left hand and the green wood protective talisman he had just obtained in his right hand.

The Sword Qi Talisman is primarily for offense, while the Green Wood Protective Talisman is primarily for defense.

Nourished by the moon dew, the spiritual sense forged by the [Mysterious Sword Forging Divine Technique] covers the surrounding area, surveying the surroundings to prevent any unexpected situations.

If any foolish cultivators dare to target him, Lü Ping will make sure they die on the spot.

......

Chen Xiuping secretly held a sword energy talisman in his hand, one of the few offensive methods he possessed.

Ever since he had a stroke of luck and bought a cloud and water array of unknown origin at a low price, there have always been eyes secretly watching around his residence.

In order to deter cultivators with ill intentions, Chen Xiuping spent fifteen low-grade spirit stones to purchase a sword qi talisman from the Treasure Pavilion.

The Cloud and Water Formation, combined with the Sword Qi Talisman, had completely drained him of all his spirit stones.

However, Chen Xiuping has no regrets.

With the Cloud and Water Array, he was able to earn spirit stones even when other spirit plant masters reduced their production during the cold wave; with the Cloud and Water Array, he could ensure that even in the midst of a cold wave, the cultivation environment for Crimson Blood Ginseng was better than that in the cultivation environment of other spirit plant masters' academies, and the Crimson Blood Ginseng he cultivated would be of better quality.

With this in mind, let's give it a shot and see if we can get on the same page as Xiangyunlou.

Good fortune and misfortune are intertwined, and Chen Xiuping naturally understood this principle.

Even so.

He, Chen Xiuping, has no regrets...