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“I have some ideas, but whether they’re effective or not, Friend Xing, you’ll have to try them yourself.”

Lu Xuan spoke with a smile.

“Please enlighten me.”

“Dust Light Grass, as the name implies, needs to absorb a great deal of Spiritual Light during its growth. Judging by the arrangements around the Spirit Plant, Friend Xing, you must be aware of this trait.”

“However, the amount of Spiritual Light needed varies at different stages of the Spirit Plant’s growth. Now, the Spirit Plant is in a period of intense exposure and needs several times more Spiritual Light than before.”

“And in the depths of Black Water, where light is naturally scarce, combined with the fact that the strength of the light sources you’ve set up is insufficient, the Spirit Plant is not getting enough nutrition and is gradually showing signs of weakening.”

“Simply provide a large amount of Spiritual Light to fully illuminate the Dust Light Grass, and this problem can be solved.”

Lu Xuan spoke casually with a tone of absolute confidence that was convincing.

“So that’s how it is.”

Stimulated by the intense light, the specks of light in the leaves and branches of the Dust Light Grass moved slightly faster. After a while, the whole Spirit Plant appeared brighter than before, and with Spiritual Sense, there was a clear resurgence of vitality.

“I never expected the problem to be resolved so easily.”

Xing Yanran looked at the markedly improved Dust Light Grass and sighed with emotion.

However, she also understood that ‘easily’ was relative; if it weren’t for Lu Xuan directly pointing out the issue, she wouldn’t have known when she would find the solution.

“Friend Lu has a deeper expertise in Spirit Plants than the rumors suggest.”

Her eyes were filled with admiration as she looked at him.

The two Cultivators from Liyang Dao Sect nodded in agreement.

“I must thank you for your help with this difficult problem. After the banquet, I will properly thank you.”

“Oh, I don’t dare to take credit.”

Lu Xuan politely declined and returned to the banquet hall with the three others.

As the banquet gradually came to a close, the Cave Abode Steward presented an exquisite jade box in front of each Core Formation Cultivator.

After he left, several Golden Core Real People around Lu Xuan swept their Spiritual Sense through the jade boxes.

“Fourth Grade Spiritual fish, must be the specialty of Black Water Star Cave. Xing Star Envoy is quite generous.”

“Mine is Fourth Grade Demon Beast Meat as well,” another person spoke up.

“Hmm?”

Lu Xuan swept his Spiritual Sense over it, puzzled. Although he had not seen what exactly was inside the box, his spiritual sense told him that it was definitely not Fourth Grade Demon Beast Meat.

Inside was a Bizarre Spiritual Seed, exuding an aura that was indeed not any less than Fifth Rank.

“Friend Lu, is there also Fourth Grade Demon Beast Meat in your jade box?” a Golden Core Real Person asked curiously, several yards away.

“That’s right.”

Lu Xuan casually responded, slipping the jade box into his storage bag without a trace.

“The other Core Formation Cultivators received Fourth Grade Demon Beast Meat or other treasures of the same rank as gifts, but only my box contained a Fifth Rank Spiritual Seed. It must be largely related to me helping with the Dust Light Grass issue.”

He thought to himself.

“Xing Star Envoy’s daughter truly comes from a Great Sect, so generous with her gifting.”

“I merely took a glance and offered some advice, and she gave me a Fifth Rank Spiritual Seed.”

“The difference in value between a fourth rank and a fifth rank treasure is significant. Her presenting such a generous gift shows that she really made an effort.”

Lu Xuan was extremely satisfied with this reward and could only think of returning to his Cave Abode to take out the Spiritual Seeds and see exactly what their origin was.

“Judging by its aura, it should be some kind of fifth rank water attribute Spirit Plant; the specific variety, however, can only be identified back at the Cave Abode.”

In such a public setting, it was inappropriate for Lu Xuan to take the item out for a closer examination, so he had to suppress his curiosity for the time being and wait for the banquet to conclude.

Just then, the Clear Dragonfly Feather Robe he wore underneath suddenly burst with spiritual light, and he felt a prickling pain on his skin.

“Is it a cultivator using their spiritual sense to probe and deduce my position?”

Alarm bells went off in Lu Xuan’s mind. The Clear Dragonfly Feather Robe could isolate one’s aura and shield against divination Formula Methods; such a reaction was a clear sign that a cultivator was secretly observing him.

“Could it be related to that malicious intent from the beginning of the banquet?”

He immediately recalled the faint sense of malice he had felt at the start of the banquet.

“It seems a cultivator wants to harm me.”

He silently pondered in his heart.

“Confront them head-on or find an opportunity to avoid it?”

“If I chose to confront them, although I have quite a few fifth rank treasures, my recent advancement to the Core Formation hasn’t been long, and apart from those treasures, my abilities are average among same-level Cultivators.”

“If the other party is just in the Early Core Formation stage, I could handle it alone with the treasures at hand and my strength that’s not inferior to same-level Cultivators.”

“But if there are more than one of them, or if their strength is in the middle of the Core Formation stage or even higher, then it would be troublesome.”

His thoughts raced, and he quickly made a decision.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Avoid confrontation for now; wait until more high-rank Spirit Plants have matured and I have more Treasure Items and Divine Skills to protect my body before solving the problem with that person.”

“Now that his intention has been revealed, I am in the shadows; as long as I am strong enough, I can get through this safely.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself.

“Friend Lu, what are your plans after the banquet ends? Would you like to browse around inside Black Water Star Cave to buy some unique Spiritual Liquid, or return to Thunder Fire Star Cave with the other cultivators?”

As he was mulling over secretly, Ye Xuanyin beside him spoke up.

“I’m not particularly interested in those Spiritual Liquids. It’s not easy to make the acquaintance of so many powerful cultivators, so I might as well return with them to Thunder Fire Star Cave first and take the opportunity to consult them on my cultivation along the way.”

“Next time I have the chance, I’ll make sure to have a proper look around Black Water Star Cave.”

Lu Xuan had originally planned to wander around the depths of Black Water after the banquet and experience the different customs within Black Water Star Cave.

But upon learning that some cultivators harbored ill intentions towards him, he immediately changed his plan.

If he were to act alone after leaving the Star Envoy Cave Abode, it would be easy to invite an attack from the cultivator hiding behind the scenes; however, if he were to travel in the company of several Core Formation Cultivators, the hidden cultivator would have to weigh their own strength carefully.

“When there’s a thigh to hug, I must hold on tight; that’s the way to avoid danger in critical moments.”

“As for the unique Spiritual Liquids from Black Water Star Cave, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.”

“Not to mention that if I really want them, I can at least acquire them from the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce.”

Lu Xuan understood what was most important – his life was on the line, so getting past this immediate danger was the top priority.

He followed closely behind the five Core Formation Cultivators from Thunder Fire Star Cave, occasionally speaking up to ask something, presenting himself as all ears for advice.

After emerging from the depths of Black Water and flying towards Thunder Fire Star Cave with the others,

a moment passed, and apparently not finding any opportunity to exploit, the Clear Dragonfly Feather Robe’s spiritual energy fluctuations gradually subsided, and the prickling sensation on his skin also vanished.

“It seems they have given up.”

“However, I’ll remember this account for now; I will definitely settle it with you later.”

Lu Xuan’s expression remained unchanged, but he felt considerably more at ease inside.