Living a peaceful life in the world of cultivation

It wasn't hard to tell that Manager Lu was somewhat surprised. He had seen cultivators who survived damage to their meridians after breaking through to a higher realm.

However, saving a neglected Moon-Closing Flower is no easy task for an ordinary plant master.

After a moment of surprise, Manager Lu asked seriously, "How much?"

Lu Ping took out a white jade box containing the Moon-Closing Flower and two gourds of Moon Dew from his storage bag at his waist.

"Manager Lu, I wonder if the prices of both have fluctuated?"

"No fluctuations, not much. The prices remain the same: five low-grade spirit stones per 'Closed Moon Flower' and five low-grade spirit stones per gourd of 'Moon Dew'."

Upon hearing this, Lü Ping retrieved the white jade box and the Moon Dew, feigning anger.

"Manager Lu, that's not very kind of you."

"We've known each other for years, and you still want to rip me off?"

"Before I came here, I had already found out at the market for unaffiliated cultivators that the prices of the Moon-Closing Flower and Moon Dew had both increased slightly."

"I only found out about this after recovering from my injuries for over a month, but these two treasures will have no trouble finding a way out."

Manager Lu understood what was going on and laughed, scolding, "You little rascal, you found out all along, yet you still tried to trick this old man."

"The old man spoke a bit too quickly earlier, so I'll give you a few words of advice."

"Don't be too hasty in your actions. It's already quite difficult to survive peacefully in the market."

Then, Manager Lu's expression turned serious.

"A single Moon-Closing Flower can be purchased by Lingcao Hall for six low-grade spirit stones; as for a gourd of Moon Dew, Lingcao Shop can offer seven low-grade spirit stones."

After a moment of contemplation, Lü Ping realized that the price offered by Manager Lu was not much different from the price at the market for independent cultivators.

Furthermore, Manager Lu apologized for his previous slip of the tongue. As a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator and the manager of the Spirit Herb Hall, he was extremely rare in this hierarchical world of cultivation.

As for why the prices of the Moon-Closing Flower and Moon Dew had risen, he didn't ask any further questions.

That's how it is in the world of cultivation; only those with the corresponding strength can know the reasons behind many things.

Now, just enjoy the benefits of rising prices.

"Then please, shopkeeper, inspect it."

Lu Ping handed the jade box and gourd to Manager Lu, who carefully examined them before handing them over to the medicine boy in the hall.

"You're quite something, kid. The quality of the Moon-Closing Flower and the Moon Dew is pretty good." Manager Lu exclaimed in amazement once again.

Lu Ping simply brushed it off by saying that he had just been through life and death and had some feelings about it, while mentioning Zhao Dashan's help in a sincere manner.

Upon learning the reason, Manager Lu felt a little grateful. Such a Daoist partner was a blessing for any cultivator. He placed twenty-six low-grade spirit stones on the counter and then pretended to cough.

"Young Master Lü, you should purchase some spirit seeds."

The spiritual seeds in this cultivation world can be roughly divided into two categories.

One type is the spiritual seed that is propagated by the spiritual plants themselves. In the Snow Toad Mountains, mature spiritual plants and herbs grow from this type of spiritual seed.

Spiritual seeds can reproduce on their own; those obtained solely through natural reproduction are scarce and difficult to guarantee.

The scarcity of spiritual species can lead to the extinction of that type of spiritual plant or herb.

Therefore, among cultivators, alchemists and spiritual plant masters with extraordinary abilities have researched and developed the method of seed condensation.

The spiritual seeds obtained through the method of seed condensation are slightly weaker in medicinal power than those obtained naturally, but their growth cycle is correspondingly shorter. Overall, they are far superior to natural spiritual seeds.

The owner behind Lingcaotang possesses several methods for condensing seeds, which are the secrets of Lingcaotang and the source of its wealth.

However, Lingcaotang mainly possesses the methods for condensing first-tier spiritual plants. The methods for cultivating second-tier spiritual plants are probably only possessed by major cultivation families, large merchant guilds, and forces like Huayang Sect.

"I need to purchase some spirit seeds. I would appreciate it if Manager Lu could recommend some new spirit seeds to me, preferably those with a short growth cycle, such as the Rejuvenating Grass, which matures once a month."

Lu Ping had his own plans in mind.

Although the prices of the Moon-Closing Flower and Moon Dew have risen and the market is wide, the cultivation cycle is long and the return of spirit stones is slow. Moreover, who knows if the price increase will fall back after a quarter?

The Rejuvenating Grass matures once a month, is vigorous and easy to cultivate. Although the market is close to the Snow Toad Mountain Range and the demand for it is high, it will eventually reach saturation. It would be bad if it rotted in our hands.

All the calculations and scheming ultimately stemmed from the fact that Lü Ping's ability to withstand risks was not strong enough.

After thinking for a while, Manager Lu came up with an idea.

"How about tempering the Ganoderma lucidum?"

"A low-grade spirit stone and a seedling of tempered spirit mushroom."

"The Refined Spirit Mushroom is a first-grade low-level spiritual plant that matures once a month. Once mature, it has the effect of refining spiritual power. Various pharmacies have a demand for it, and the purchase price fluctuates between two and three low-level spirit stones."

"It is not difficult to cultivate. It is not as delicate as the 'Moon-Covering Flower', but it is not as easy to grow as the 'Spring-Returning Grass'."

Lu Ping reached out and gently touched the young Ganoderma lucidum seedling.

[The young Ganoderma lucidum seedlings, imbued with vitality, possess the effect of refining spiritual power and nourishing the meridians after maturation.]

"it is good."

"Manager Lu, I need five portions of Rejuvenating Ganoderma lucidum seedlings and ten portions of Rejuvenating Grass seeds, but I have to choose them myself."

"No problem, ten low-grade spirit stones will suffice."

After selecting the Ganoderma lucidum seedlings and ten portions of Rejuvenating Grass seeds, they bid farewell to Manager Lu and left.

The storage bag at his waist showed no change, but Lü Ping could sense the warmth emanating from the spirit stones, spirit seeds, and seedlings through the bag.

After reuniting with Zhao Dashan's family, they returned safely to their residence.

Inside the wooden house, Lü Ping counted the items and found that there were exactly thirty low-grade spirit stones left in his storage bag.

The purpose of this trip was twofold: first, to raise the funds for the next quarter's Immortal Abode expenses, and second, to purchase spirit seeds. Both objectives were achieved.

After a short rest, Lü Ping took out the seedlings of the Rejuvenating Ganoderma lucidum and the seeds of the Rejuvenating Herb.

The spirit seed and seedlings must be planted as soon as possible to prevent their own vitality from leaking out.

Inside the courtyard, the vigorous spring grass, the delicate moon-covering flower, and the damned vampire-patterned bamboo had all been taken away, leaving three large empty areas that looked quite spacious.

Lu Ping divided the area into three regions, roughly categorized as the first, second, and third spiritual land regions.

Different types of spiritual plants have different requirements for nutrients in the soil. In order to restore the soil fertility in stages and in a targeted manner.

"Plant the Ganoderma lucidum seedlings in area one, and plant the Rejuvenating Grass seeds in area two."

After some planning, Lü Ping roughly divided the second area and estimated the future growth range of the spring grass.

With his hands inserted into the spiritual soil, as the spiritual power within his body surged forth, the gray-black soil began to churn, forming ten cracks of roughly the same size under the pull of the spiritual power.

Envelop the round Rejuvenating Grass seeds in spiritual energy, place them one by one into the cracks, and then gently cover them with a layer of gray-black spiritual soil.

Then, the same method was used to process the young Ganoderma lucidum seedlings.

As for area number three, Lü Ping plans to cultivate it for a period of time until it has recovered most of its strength before sowing seeds.

Haste makes waste. In farming, one must work diligently and calmly to reap the rewards.

Lu Ping stood still, his magical power surging from his dantian and converging from his meridians, transforming into strands of fine white threads. These threads intertwined, and a cloud of rain appeared above the Closed Moon Flower.

A pattering sound arose as the rain, imbued with spiritual energy, formed fine threads that irrigated the two pieces of spiritual soil.

He focused his mind on the Rejuvenating Grass seeds and the Spirit Ganoderma seedlings, feeling the joy and excitement emanating from them. He was infected by this emotion, and the burden of the past month disappeared, revealing a slight smile.

"Little ones, grow up well and experience the wonders of this world firsthand."

"I will be involved in your growth from beginning to end and take good care of you."

Perhaps in response to Lü Ping, he seemed to see the spiritual soil in the two areas tremble, and countless white orbs of light seemed to be about to emerge from within...