"Thank you for your concern, Junior Brother Lu. Overall, it went fairly smoothly."
"There was just a small accident in the middle. Behind the Evil Spirit in Rogue Cultivator City, there was also the shadow of an Evil Sect. But the Evil Cultivator they drew in was dealt with by me and several senior brothers and sisters together."
"Two people were injured because of it, but fortunately, it wasn't too serious. Besides the mission reward, we also gained quite a bit, so those minor injuries were worth it."
A faint smile appeared on Xu Shaoze's resolute face as he replied.
"There was an Evil Cultivator behind the Evil Spirit? That really was rather dangerous. Fortunately, all of you are fine."
Lu Xuan sighed with feeling.
"Danger and opportunity often coexist. It was precisely because they appeared that we obtained extra gains."
"Also, the experience of fighting desperately for a thread of survival in that kind of life-and-death struggle can further improve one's cultivation."
A trace of envy appeared in Lu Xuan's eyes at just the right moment.
"I really envy you, Xu Shixiong. You can have such rich and colorful experiences—clearing out Evil Spirits, killing Evil Cultivators, and obtaining all sorts of cultivation resources because of it."
"Unlike me. I was born cautious, and I only dare stay in the sect, planting Spirit Plants and raising Spirit Beasts."
"And receiving all sorts of Treasure rewards."
Of course, the last sentence was Lu Xuan's addition in his heart. What he showed before Xu Shaoze was nothing but an envious expression.
The two chatted idly for a while, then Xu Shaoze took his leave and departed.
Lu Xuan returned to the house, ate dinner, cultivated his technique for a while, and slept in his clothes.
The next day, after taking good care