Cultivating the Dao, Starting with Farming

Fifteen days passed in a flash. In the main hall of Huanglong Temple on Dongyun Island, more than a dozen high-level monks were invited to attend the private trade fair of Taoist Huanglong.

The main hall was spacious and magnificent. Refining cultivators from all over the country had arrived one after another. There were sword cultivators with immortal style, graceful female cultivators, bold cultivators holding wine gourds, and gentle Confucian cultivators. There were exactly eighteen refining cultivators.

As time went by, the atmosphere in the hall gradually heated up, and all the cultivators were looking forward to an unusual trade event. About half a cup of tea later, Taoist Huanglong walked into the hall with a young man.

This young man was Li Mu. Their entry indicated that this private trade fair was about to begin.

Taoist Huang Long smiled and announced to everyone: "Sorry to have kept you waiting. All the fellows who will be attending the trade fair today have arrived. Thank you all for coming. The trade fair is officially open!"

"Wait a minute, fellow Daoist Huang Long, everyone present is a Void Refining cultivator. Who is this young man? What qualifications does he have to participate in the trade fair with us?" At this time, a blue-clothed cultivator glanced at Li Mu and asked in confusion.

Hearing this, the Void Refining cultivators looked at Li Mu one after another. Some were curious, some wanted to watch the fun, and some were indifferent, waiting for Taoist Huang Long to give everyone an explanation.

Taoist Huang Long looked at everyone calmly and introduced with a smile: "Everyone, this is Taoist Li Mu from the Southern Wilderness Spiritual Domain. Although he is young, he is a great master of refining weapons and can refine sixth-level spiritual treasures. Therefore, I specially invited him to participate in this trade fair. I hope you will forgive me."

Hearing this, the cultivators of the Void Refining Sect were suddenly speechless. The blue-clothed cultivator who had previously questioned Li Mu also cast an apologetic look at Li Mu and approved of Taoist Huang Long's arrangement.

The master of refining weapons and the great master of alchemy who can refine sixth-level spiritual treasures have a respected status. Even if their cultivation is still shallow, they are qualified to sit at the same table with these cultivators of the Void Refining Sect.

As Taoist Huang Long finished speaking, a burst of discussion suddenly sounded in the hall, and the cultivators of the Void Refining Sect cast respectful eyes on Li Mu.

A cultivator who looked like a Confucian cultivator bowed and looked at Li Mu, saying, "So you are Master Li. I am also quite knowledgeable about the art of refining weapons. I wonder if Master Li has any specialties? Can you show us one or two to broaden our horizons?"

When Li Mu was about to speak, Taoist Huang Long said, "I just happen to have a sixth-level spiritual sword refined by young friend Li. Please take a look."

As soon as he finished speaking, Taoist Huang Long summoned the sixth-level golden spiritual sword. For a moment, the hall was filled with golden light, and a sharp sword intent spread out, making the entire hall seem to be shrouded in a golden sword energy. The spiritual sword was suspended in the air, with a slender sword body and golden body. The spiritual light of the weapon pattern on the sword body bloomed, emitting a faint golden halo.

All the Void Refining cultivators were attracted by this spiritual sword. They stared at the golden spiritual sword in the air with burning eyes and showed amazement on their faces. Two sword cultivators couldn't help but stand up and wanted to get closer to feel the sword essence of this spiritual sword more clearly.

"This... is this the spiritual sword refined by Master Li? It is indeed extraordinary!" A blue-clothed sword cultivator exclaimed, with a fiery light flashing in his eyes, as if he couldn't wait to own this spiritual sword.

Taoist Huanglong smiled and nodded when he saw this, saying: "This spiritual sword is indeed refined by Li Xiaoyou himself. Its quality has reached the peak of the sixth-grade lower grade, and it is only one step away from being promoted to the middle grade. Today, I will take this opportunity to open your eyes and hope to add some topics to the next trade fair."

"After the trade fair, if you want to refine spiritual treasures, you can visit Li Xiaoyou at that time." After saying that, Taoist Huanglong looked at Li Mu and introduced him with a smile.

All the refining cultivators nodded in agreement. With this magic sword as proof, they had no doubt about Li Mu's refining skills. They all approached Li Mu and tried to make some friends with him.

Li Mu heard the introduction of Taoist Huang Long, humbly bowed his hands to express his gratitude, and responded with a smile: "Thank you for the introduction of Senior Huang. If you need it, I will definitely do my best."

As soon as Li Mu said this, the atmosphere in the hall became more lively.

At this time, the blue-clothed cultivator who had previously questioned Li Mu's cultivation showed a guilty look on his face. He walked up to Li Mu and bowed his hands to flatter him: "Master Li, I was rude before in Yin Wujiu. Please don't take it as an offense."

Li Mu quickly bowed his hands in response: "It's okay, senior, don't worry."

"Since everyone has no objection, let's start this trade fair!" Taoist Huang Long looked around the audience and said with a smile.

Seeing that no one objected, Taoist Huang Long waved his hand and took out a long jade table from his storage ring, on which twenty jade cushions floated.

"This jade table has no special function, but it is convenient for everyone to display and trade treasures. Please take a seat." After Taoist Huang Long finished his introduction, he sat on the cushion first.

Seeing this, everyone sat down one after another. Li Mu also found a seat and sat down. With a thought, he took a look at the jade table.

Innate magical power - identification of the attributes presented by the Wanling Jade Table confirmed that this table was just a simple second-level spiritual tool with the ability to display items and no special use.

"For this transaction, Huang will be the first to appraise the treasures. Each person will place three treasures on this jade table, and then the transaction will be carried out in order. If the transaction fails, it will be the next person's turn. No one else can make a move until the transaction is confirmed to be over." Taoist Huang Long explained the transaction rules.

After that, Taoist Huang Long took out three treasures and placed them on the table, introducing them: "This is a sixth-level extremely yang spiritual jade. I want to use it to exchange for an alchemy elixir of the same level; these two bottles of elixir are the sixth-level Poxu Dan and the sixth-level Ningshen Dan, each bottle has three pills. Poxu Dan can help break through the bottleneck of soul refining, and Ningshen Dan has the effect of stabilizing the law domain. I hope to use these two bottles of elixir to exchange for a seventh-level elixir recipe, or a spiritual object of the same level."

Hearing this, the gray-robed old man sitting on the left side of Taoist Huang Long shook his head and said: "Senior Wang, I don't have a treasure that matches Fellow Daoist Huang. Please let the next fellow Daoist show it."

The red-clothed female cultivator on the left side of the gray-robed old man took out a jade box. After opening it, there was a spiritual herb emitting a faint golden light. She said: "I have a sixth-level golden thread spiritual lotus. I want to exchange it for a bottle of Poxu Dan. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Huang is interested?"

Taoist Huang Long pondered for a moment, shook his head, and looked at the next cultivator.

The next cultivator was the blue-clothed sword cultivator sitting next to the red-clothed female cultivator. He frowned, took out a jade slip from his storage ring, gently placed it on the table, and looked at Taoist Huang Long. He said, "Fellow Daoist Huang, this jade slip records the recipe for the sixth-level "Return to Heaven Pill". This pill can help cultivators increase their chances of success when they break through. I want to exchange it for a bottle of Concentrating Spirit Pill. I wonder if fellow Daoist Huang is willing to exchange it?"

A trace of disappointment flashed across Taoist Huang Long's face, and he said apologetically: "Fellow Daoist Chen, I have the recipe for this 'Return to Heaven Pill'. If there is no other recipe, I am afraid you will be disappointed."

Fellow Daoist Chen, the blue-clothed sword cultivator, frowned upon hearing this, and took out another jade slip from the storage ring, saying slowly: "Fellow Daoist Huang, if this 'Return to Heaven Pill' recipe does not suit your taste, then this jade slip may be able to catch your eye. It contains the recipe for the seventh-level 'Purple Cloud Pill', but it is a partial recipe. If you don't mind, I will exchange it with you for a bottle of Concentrating Mind Pill."

Taoist Huang Long was slightly refreshed and said affirmatively: "I know a thing or two about this pill formula, but the missing part of the incomplete formula is undoubtedly a huge challenge for alchemists. I wonder where Fellow Daoist Chen got it from and how to complete this pill formula?"

The blue-clothed sword cultivator shook his head and said frankly: "This jade slip was accidentally found by me when I explored the ancient battlefield. Since I am not an alchemist, please don't make it difficult for me to complete the pill formula. However, this pill is a great help for the promotion of the Void Refining Cultivator. It is extremely precious. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Huang is willing to exchange this pill formula for a bottle of Concentrated Spirit Pill?"

Taoist Huang Long pondered for a moment, nodded, and said: "I will exchange it with you. Although this bottle of Concentrated Spirit Pill is precious, it is not a loss compared to the incomplete formula of the seventh-level 'Purple Cloud Pill' in your hand."

After that, Taoist Huang Long handed the Concentrated Spirit Pill on the table to the other party, and at the same time accepted the jade slip that recorded the incomplete formula of the seventh-level "Purple Cloud Pill". The two completed the transaction and showed satisfied smiles on their faces.

Taoist Huang Long looked at the next cultivator and asked, "Next, Fellow Daoist Yan, do you have any spiritual objects to exchange?"

The old man in yellow robe shook his head, and Taoist Huang Long looked at the next person. After a round, he did not get a satisfactory harvest, and soon it was Li Mu's turn.

"Senior Huang, I have a recipe for the seventh-level Guixu Pill, which is very valuable. It is a little insufficient to exchange it for the Jiyang Lingyu. Can you add some more spiritual objects?" Li Mu took out a jade slip from the Jiuzang Lingzhu and smiled.

The recipe for Guixu Pill was obtained from Qingyangzi. This pill can improve the refining of the soul clone and condense the law domain. It has a great effect even on the refining cultivators. Generally, the refining cultivators usually advance to the refining stage first, then refine the soul clone, and condense the refining domain. They do not have so many resources and strength. When they are in the spirit realm, they condense the clone and achieve the refining domain.

The strength of a cultivator with a domain of law is completely different from that of a cultivator without a domain of law, and they are not of the same level.

The importance of Guixu Pill is self-evident.

"What! You actually have the recipe for Guixu Pill!"

After listening to Li Mu's introduction, Taoist Huang Long was refreshed and looked at Li Mu in disbelief, pleasantly surprised.

"What kind of elixir is Guixu Pill? Why is Fellow Daoist Huang so excited?"

"Guixu Pill, I seem to have heard of this elixir somewhere."

"Guixu, Guixu, return to the spirit and return to the void, yes, this is a kind of Guixu Pill that can help cultivators of the refining void contain their clones and return to the void to refine the domain of law!"

"What, there is such an elixir!"

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The cultivators of the refining void whispered to each other and discussed heatedly. Their eyes were fixed on the jade slip in Li Mu's hand, with a fiery light flashing in their eyes. In this world, elixirs are rare, let alone the Guixu Pill, which can help the Lianxu cultivators to smelt their clones and the Guixu cultivators to refine the Dharma Realm. Such a pill is undoubtedly a priceless treasure.

"Fellow Daoist Li, where did you get this pill recipe? If it is a real recipe, Huang is willing to add some spiritual objects in exchange for this recipe." Taoist Huanglong looked at Li Mu and asked with concern.

Feeling the burning gazes of the people around him, Li Mu smiled slightly and introduced: "Senior Huang, this recipe is the reward I received for refining a weapon for a senior. After being tasted by the master of alchemy, it can be confirmed that it is authentic. As for the specific source, I cannot elaborate, but the senior is a great master of alchemy, and should be able to taste the authenticity by himself."

As soon as the voice fell, Li Mu pushed the spiritual power in his hand and sent the jade slip directly to Taoist Huanglong.

Taoist Huanglong looked at Li Mu unexpectedly and was quite fond of his generous behavior. He was not polite, took the jade slip, put his consciousness into it, closed his eyes and read it carefully.

Taoist Huanglong closed his eyes and began to carefully taste the recipe in the jade slip. The surrounding refining cultivators held their breath and waited nervously for the result.

After a while, Taoist Huanglong slowly opened his eyes, with excitement flashing in his eyes.

"Little friend Li, this is indeed a genuine recipe!" Taoist Huang Long looked at Li Mu and said excitedly, with a wry smile, "However, the main ingredients needed to refine the elixir are quite difficult to find!"

"Daoyou Huang, what main ingredients are needed to refine this Guixu Pill? There are so many of us, tell me, we can work together to refine it!"

"Yes! Yes! If this pill can help to condense the law domain, Yan will find the medicine for Daoyou Huang at any price."

"Xiao is also willing to find medicine for Daoyou Huang, just to get a Guixu Pill."

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Daoyou Huang Long breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that everyone was so excited. He knew the difficulty of refining this Guixu Pill, but now with their support, it is not impossible to refine this pill together.

"Thank you all for your help!" Taoist Huanglong bowed to everyone, then took a deep breath and said slowly: "There are four main ingredients for refining the Guixu Pill. The first one is 'Jiuxu Lingzhi'. This spiritual herb grows in Jiuxu Lingtu. It is a seventh-level spiritual medicine, extremely rare and rarely seen in the world."

"Jiuxu Lingtu?" Upon hearing this, all the cultivators showed solemn expressions on their faces. Jiuxu Lingtu is generally stored in the gaps of the void and is in an unstable area of ​​space. It is not only dangerous, but also extremely difficult to enter.

Taoist Huanglong nodded and continued: "The second main ingredient is 'Ningshen Yuanguo'. This spiritual fruit grows in a seventh-level spiritual wood-Yuanshen Wood. It takes ten thousand years to mature and a thousand years to bear fruit, but it is a little easier to find than Jiuxu Lingzhi."

"Ningshen Yuanguo, I have seen it in ancient books. It is indeed a rare spiritual fruit." An old man in a white robe frowned and murmured in a low voice.

Taoist Huang Long looked at everyone intently, and then said: "The last two main ingredients are: Huaxu Spiritual Essence and Zijin Spiritual Flower. These two seventh-level spiritual plants are quite common. If you spend some time, you should be able to get them. If you want to refine this pill together, you need to act separately and find the main ingredients you need."

The cultivators nodded, and many of them were interested.

Seeing this scene, Li Mu smiled slightly, quite satisfied. He had a lot of Ningshen Yuanguo on hand. He took out this pill recipe to throw out a brick to attract jade. Otherwise, relying on his own strength, it is unknown how long it would take to gather all the spiritual ingredients for refining Guixu Pill.

At this time, Taoist Huang Long looked at Li Mu meaningfully, as if thinking about something. (End of this chapter)