Living a peaceful life in the world of cultivation

[Harvested one Tier 1 Mid-grade Spirit Plant, Cloud Pattern Bamboo, of excellent quality; rewarded with a Tier 2 Mid-grade Magic Item, White Cloud Spirit Robe]

Second-tier mid-grade magic weapon!

Lu Ping's gaze towards the Cloud Pattern Bamboo immediately softened considerably. However, thinking of the considerable time, energy, and spiritual power he had invested in cultivating the Cloud Pattern Bamboo, he straightened his posture again.

This is all rightfully his, Mr. Lü's, right!

Putting aside the rare treasures and secret techniques, judging solely by grade, this mid-grade second-tier [White Cloud Spirit Robe] is the highest grade, even surpassing the [Blazing Sun Sword Talisman] and [Spirit Frost] which were obtained not long ago by a small grade.

Lu Ping touched the pure white light to check the reward.

[A mid-grade, second-tier magic artifact: the White Cloud Spirit Robe.]

[It can change its appearance, becoming indistinguishable from an ordinary robe; it can conceal and alter spiritual energy fluctuations, masking and altering a cultivator's aura, and nourishing their physique; the flowing cloud patterns on the robe are powerful defensive techniques, comparable to a top-grade first-tier defensive magic weapon.]

The change in appearance means that the [White Cloud Spirit Robe] can be transformed into an ordinary cultivator's robe, concealing the spiritual energy fluctuations of its second-tier mid-grade magic weapon while emitting a precious light. Although this move is somewhat like wearing fine clothes in the dark, it is very much to Lü Ping's liking.

Only cultivators who are extremely confident in their own strength and background would openly display a mid-grade second-tier robe.

Lu Ping, on the other hand, was a cautious cultivator who always believed that his own strength was seriously insufficient.

This unpretentious yet practical reward pleased Lü Ping greatly.

As for the second-tier mid-grade magic robe, it can only be compared to a first-tier top-grade defensive magic weapon.

In Lü Ping's view, there is no gain without sacrifice. Giving up some defensive capabilities in exchange for the robe's many miraculous effects; moreover, given the scarcity of the robe's crafting process, the materials used in its creation are already quite remarkable, possessing capabilities comparable to a top-tier first-grade defensive magic weapon.

Looking across the entire market, let alone a top-grade first-tier defensive magic weapon, there are probably only a handful of cultivators who can possess even a high-grade first-tier defensive magic weapon.

"The White Cloud Spirit-Containing Robe can conceal spiritual energy fluctuations. Combined with the Turtle Breathing Technique at the perfect stage, it further conceals one's cultivation level, making it more in line with the persona of a mediocre spiritual plant master."

Previously, Lü Ping was quite worried that the concealment effect of the [Turtle Breathing Technique] would be seen through by powerful cultivators. Now that he has the [White Cloud Spirit-Nourishing Robe], such worries are gone.

Even a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator with spiritual eyes wouldn't have the ability to see through his cultivation level by looking through a mid-grade second-tier robe. To see through his cultivation level, one would need to be a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Concealing and altering a cultivator's aura plays a significant role in hiding one's form, changing one's appearance, and using a disguise.

"Nourishment of a cultivator's physique is more in line with my wishes."

In his cultivation practice, Lü Ping has made good progress in both cultivation level and spiritual awareness.

In terms of cultivation, he switched to the Lesser Five Elements Technique, consuming elixirs and absorbing spiritual energy; needless to say, his spiritual awareness was enhanced by the Moon Dew Bottle, the Tranquil Jade, and the Mysterious Sword Forging Technique...

However, in terms of physical cultivation, apart from the [Turtle Breathing Technique] obtained in the early stages, the [Blood Ginseng Pill] obtained from cultivating the Crimson Blood Ginseng, and daily spiritual energy tempering, there are no other methods.

Now, with the [White Cloud Spirit Robe], one can nourish the body and make up for any shortcomings in the physical form at any time.

"Improving one's physical body is far more difficult than improving one's cultivation level and spiritual awareness."

"It is said that those body-refining cultivators use methods that are tantamount to self-harm in order to improve their physique."

Fragments left in some ancient texts mention that body-refining cultivators, in order to improve their physique, would use lightning to temper their bodies and undergo trials by swords and fire...

Under the cruel body tempering, they endured pain unimaginable to other cultivators, and often the results were far from satisfactory.

Lu Ping did not discriminate against or even look down on body-refining cultivators. In his view, body-refining and qi-refining are different paths to the same goal: to achieve longevity and seek the path to immortality.

"But why not take a more peaceful approach to physical training?"

Lu Ping put on the [White Cloud Spirit Robe].

Once he put on the robe, it transformed into the blue Taoist robe he usually wore, leaving no trace of the change.

Furthermore, as the invisible white cloud patterns flowed across his robe, Lü Ping felt a warm sensation flowing through his muscles, bones, meridians, and internal organs, as if giving him a massage, which made him feel completely relaxed.

Presumably, with the gradual tempering provided by the [White Cloud Spirit Robe], the physical cultivation will eventually catch up with the progress of cultivation and spiritual awareness.

"Um."

"I observed the celestial phenomena last night; today is a good day to rest."

......

Early June.

Inside the small courtyard.

Lu Ping lay on the rocking chair, his eyes slightly closed, enjoying the warmth from the [White Cloud Spirit Robe] coursing through his body. Occasionally, he would reach out and put some fruit into his mouth.

Within the spiritual land, the remaining Flaming Sun Fruit, overcome by shame, is striving to absorb the rare fire elemental essence within the spiritual land, as well as the spiritual essence transmitted from the great sun.

In the early days, there were many grass seeds in the spiritual soil where the Rejuvenating Grass was cultivated. These seeds were spread by an unknown bird. Before they could grow wild, they were eaten up by the Fire Feather Chicken as a snack.

After a hearty meal, the Fire-feathered Chickens, driven by their bloodlust, began to pile up, with the male Fire-feathered Chickens constantly throbbing against the females.

These five pheasants, in broad daylight, are quite a disgrace to customs.

[Heave-ho, Brother Jia, for the sake of our Firefeather Chicken clan's livelihood for centuries to come, we must work hard.]

[Rest assured, Brother Yi, what harm is there in sacrificing this body for my Firefeather Chicken clan!]

Two fire-feathered chickens, A and B, are working diligently for the livelihood of their family, which has been around for centuries.

The silly dog, Big Yellow, lay to the side, watching closely and intently as A and B worked diligently.

Lu Ping didn't know whether he should admire the two hardworking Firefeather Chickens or the Wind Chaser Dog that was observing so attentively.

Big Yellow's nose twitched, and it smelled someone coming from outside the yard.

[Master, Li the Skinflint is here.]

next moment.

"Fellow Daoist Lü, are you at home?"

Lu Ping opened the courtyard gate and led Li Ren into the small courtyard.

Upon entering the courtyard, Li Ren was immediately drawn to the tall and resilient bamboo stalks of the cloud-patterned bamboo. He reached out to touch the bamboo and felt the spiritual energy flowing within it, which delighted him greatly.

"Very good, Fellow Daoist Lü, I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

"Such a quality cloud-patterned bamboo is rare even in previous years."

Li Ren's original purpose in coming here was to collect the next quarter's Immortal Abode Fee, but upon seeing the cloud-patterned bamboo cultivated by Lü Ping, which was of superior quality, he suddenly had other ideas.

"Fellow Daoist Lü, I heard that you and Zhao Dashan will be moving away from here soon and will be living across the street from Master Qian Fu."

"But it's only early June..."

"Logically speaking, it should be time to pay the next quarter's Xianju fee..."

As Li Ren spoke, he waved his hand and announced that he would no longer collect the next quarter's Xianju fee, allowing Lü Ping to stay for a few days for free.

As he left, he glanced at the Fiery Sun Fruit in the Spirit Land, the Fire Feather Chicken diligently working nearby, and the Wind Chaser Dog observing intently, his expression quite strange.

"Fellow Daoist Lü, you're raising chickens and playing with dogs, cultivating spiritual plants..."

"Such a peaceful farming life, a state of mind undisturbed by the outside world..."

"This steward is quite impressed..."

Li Ren left and went to Zhao Dashan's house. For some reason, he didn't charge the celestial abode fee, letting Zhao Dashan's family stay for a few days for free...