I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

"Spirit Brew? It looks to be of decent quality."

The middle-aged cultivator's Spiritual Sense carefully scanned the Jade Wash Spirit Dew and, although he didn't sense anything amiss, he opted not to drink it immediately out of caution.

"I'll be sitting here for quite a while, so there's no need to give in to the pleasures of taste. I'll savor Friend Lu's fine brew once I return."
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He smiled and tucked the bottle of Jade Wash Spirit Dew into his storage bag.

"That's fine, fishing for treasures is more important."

Lu Xuan nodded in agreement.

This was the first meeting between the two, and he appreciated the middle-aged cultivator's cautiousness. After all, few were more careful than he was.

Though he hadn't tasted the Jade Wash Spirit Dew, Lu Xuan's gesture nonetheless bridged a sizable gap between them.

Shi Zichen's demeanor became noticeably warmer.

"Let's start with the fishing spot. Choosing an appropriate location is extremely important."

"The Thousand Treasures True River contains both fortune and risk; it can hardly be considered safe for fishing cultivators. Often cultivators fall there for various reasons. Moreover, the quantity and rank of treasures differ greatly depending on the location."

"However, the premium fishing spots along the edge of the Thousand Treasures True River are mostly occupied by the Great Sects and powerful forces. Loose Cultivators have no choice but to seek secondary locations."

"In addition, the timing for fishing is also crucial. The True River erupts with spiritual tides during certain periods, when the risks increase, but at the same time, all sorts of rare treasures burst forth."

"I once fished out a Middle Grade Magical Treasure Fragment from the river during an eruption of the spiritual tides."

Shi Zichen revealed a smug expression, much like a fishing enthusiast who caught a big fish and couldn't wait to parade it around the city thrice.

Lu Xuan inwardly scoffed but nodded lightly, committing his companion's words to memory.

"Also, the tools for fishing are extremely important."

"The rod must be forged from superior Spirit Bamboo or High Rank Spirit Ores, and numerous prohibitions and restrictions must be inscribed upon it, with reinforcement being just the most basic requirement.

Sometimes, for the specific Spirit Fish and Water Beast or treasure item you wish to fish for, you need to inscribe particular special prohibitions to increase the chances of a successful catch."

"This Obsidian Spirit Rod of mine used tens of thousands of jin of obsidian, combined with many other types of Spirit Ores to forge. It has reached the Fifth Rank. Although it's average in combat, its effectiveness in fishing for treasures is tremendous."

Shi Zichen proudly waved the dark fishing rod in his hand, his tone filled with bragging rights.

"Spending a fortune to craft a Fishing Rod Magic Artifact, truly worthy of the legendary fishing enthusiast."

Lu Xuan muttered under his breath, yet his eyes glinted with well-timed admiration.

"A Fifth Rank rod! Friend Stone must have fished up countless treasures from the Thousand Treasures True River, right?"

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The middle-aged cultivator was momentarily speechless.

"Pretty good, pretty good,"

He chuckled awkwardly.

"Besides the fishing rod, the fishing line, and the net used to scoop up treasures are all very important. Shi Mou has been around the Thousand Treasures True River for years and has seen many cultivators miss out on treasures they had hooked, all because of mediocre fishing lines and nets."

"Each one of them beating their chest in regret, utterly annoyed."

The middle-aged cultivator remarked with a sigh.

"Indeed, it's quite a pity."

Lu Xuan echoed.

Although he couldn't empathize, he could imagine the scenario.

After painstakingly nurturing a High Rank Spirit Plant to maturity and harboring great expectations for an unknown treasure, just as one thinks they'll reap a rich reward, the Light Cluster dissipates before they could even touch it...

The thought alone was suffocating.

"Besides, we must mention the bait used for fishing treasures."

"The most common are a few types of Spirit Bugs that are favored by Spirit Fish and Water Beasts. Certain treasures of heaven and earth also possess tremendous allure to Water Monsters and demon-kind."

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"Even using flesh and blood, divine soul, and other things to fish up some Demon Path Divine Ability Secret Technique from the True River."

"Thus, choosing the right bait is also very important."

"Finally, there are strict requirements for the cultivators who fish."

"The banks of the Thousand Treasures True River are not safe, and when pulling up treasures, a sturdy flesh body is often needed as support; otherwise, it would be difficult to contend with the high-rank spirit fish and water beasts for long."

"After fishing them up, subduing and suppressing them requires formidable strength, and it would be a joke to lose the treasures because one's strength was not up to par."

Shi Zichen shook his head and said.

"Of course, the divine soul of the cultivator must also be strong. When fishing, there are many odd existences in the True River that will in turn bewitch the fisher. If one's spiritual sense is ordinary and their will is not strong, it's easy to fall into the depths of the True River and never recover."

The middle-aged cultivator said earnestly to Lu Xuan.

"Thank you, Stone Daoist, for the reminder. Lu Mou will keep it in mind," Lu Xuan replied with gratitude.

What Shi Zichen said, although it was just some basic knowledge about fishing in the Thousand Treasures True River and didn't touch upon the specific information about the treasures, was of great help to Lu Xuan, who was new to this place, and could save him from taking many wrong paths.

"Speaking of which, if one could cultivate high-rank spirit bamboo and forge it into a superior fishing rod, taking it to the Thousand Treasures True River to sell to these fishing enthusiasts, one could probably fetch a sky-high price," Lu Xuan thought to himself.

"Fishing for treasure, simple as it sounds, has many intricacies. Friend Lu, if you're interested, you might want to explore more," the middle-aged cultivator said lightly.

"Not to hide from you, Stone Daoist, such an interesting way of obtaining treasures is indeed something I want to try," Lu Xuan said, his expression eager.

"You can. Compared to exploring the secret lands, fishing for treasures in the Thousand Treasures True River is relatively safer,"

"Just one thing, there are so many considerations when trying to fish up a desired treasure, and if one aspect is not satisfactory, it will be very difficult to succeed,"

"It's common to fish for decades without catching a single satisfactory treasure,"

"However, do remember not to indulge in it to the extent of neglecting cultivation,"

"Shi Mou is here to fish because advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm seemed hopeless, hoping to find a sliver of elusive hope in this very mysterious Thousand Treasures True River," Shi Zichen said somberly.

"Alright, Lu Mou won't neglect cultivation because of this," Lu Xuan replied promptly, considering that with the light cluster, cultivation or not didn't make much difference to him; he might as well enjoy the pleasure of fishing for treasures more.

"It seems I have found a good place to visit when I come to the Incomplete Cave Heaven," he thought to himself.

At first, he thought that entering the Incomplete Cave Heaven and being cut off from the world for a long time would be somewhat lonely. Now with the existence of the Thousand Treasures True River, and the many fishing enthusiasts along the riverbank, he had something more to look forward to.

"Stone Daoist, where can I buy things like fishing rods and baits? After hearing what you said, my hands are itching to give it a try," Lu Xuan said with a smile.

"Go down this way for eight hundred miles, and there's a small shop. It has a large array of fishing-related treasures, including many types of fishing rods and baits for you to choose from,"

"Though the shop is small, the shop owner has quite a background. He has been running the place for many years and has the strength of a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Realm. People call him the Fish Shop Owner,"

"The Fish Shop Owner is a bit eccentric and reclusive, but he's still quite decent to us fishermen. Friend Lu need not worry,"

"Alright, how about I come to find Stone Daoist again after I get all the fishing gear?" Lu Xuan asked.

"Sure, it would be a good way to relieve some boredom," Shi Zichen nodded and replied.

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