Si Nong Hall was built on a broad stretch of level ground and occupied quite a large area.
Lu Xuan entered the central hall. It was rather quiet inside, with only a dozen or so Qi Refining High Stage cultivators present.
Lu Xuan looked around, then walked to a redwood counter not far from him.
Behind the counter, a Heaven Sword Sect Outer Disciple was flipping through a worn book, reading with great relish.
This Heaven Sword Sect cultivator had ordinary features and dark skin. His bearing was like an old farmer who had tilled the fields for many years, simple, plain, and easy to approach.
"Shixiong, sorry to bother you," Lu Xuan said softly as he stepped forward.
"Junior Brother, if there's anything you need to know, feel free to ask. I'll tell you everything I know."
The Old Farmer Cultivator closed the book and said with a smile.
"I am Lu Xuan, one of the newest Outer Sect Disciples to enter the sect. I usually enjoy tending flowers and plants, Spirit Beasts and spirit birds, but I don't know how planting and nurturing are handled within the sect, so I came to ask about the specifics."
"So it's Junior Brother Lu. You can just call me Guo Shixiong."
The Old Farmer Cultivator stood up and cupped his fists in greeting toward Lu Xuan. Lu Xuan hurriedly returned the courtesy.
"Before Junior Brother Lu joined the sect, what grades of Spirit Plants had you planted?"
"If your experience is still shallow, it would be best to advance slowly. You must avoid rushing for quick gains and immediately trying to plant high-grade Spirit Plants."
"If you're experienced, then it's simple. I only need to recommend some Spirit Plant types directly to you, Junior Brother."
Lu Xuan pondered for a moment.