Bamboo Mound

"But now that we know the decline in the quality of the herb is due to an absorption problem, how can we cure it?"

He was a little helpless.

"After all, the spirit-gathering array has been set up, and there's no more suitable environment. In such a place with such abundant spiritual energy, it will absorb it on its own. But if the spiritual energy is simply gathered outside, it can't be absorbed, and there's no other way..."

Just as Ning Tongyu was pondering, Ning Chang turned around again to continue observing the Yaoxiang grass, comparing it with the details of its growth in his memory.

A moment later, he suddenly shouted:

"I thought of it!"

"I see!"

The two exchanged a glance, and Ning Chang gestured for Ning Tongyu to speak first.

"Since the flowers, leaves, stems, and fruits cannot directly absorb spiritual energy, which is why the quality of the Yaoxiang Grass has declined, what would happen if we supplied spiritual energy from the roots and let it absorb it from the roots itself?"

But before Ning Chang could nod in agreement, he denied it again, looking disappointed: "No, the leaves and stems are both external structures. If the leaves and stems can't absorb anything, how can the roots absorb anything..."

"No, Brother Tongyu's guess is probably correct. What I was just saying is that the wild clump of fragrant herbs absorbs spiritual energy from the soil beneath them, but the concentration of spiritual energy there is less than 20% of what it is here!"

Upon hearing this, Ning Tongyu regained his strength and asked with delight, "Is what Brother Chang said true!?"

He was naturally willing to believe and had no doubt about Ning Chang's words, but he still waited for Ning Chang to confirm them again.

"Well, I observe that although there is a spirit-gathering array here, the spiritual energy gathered is at most piled up on the ground. The amount that can enter the ground and be absorbed into the roots of the Yaoxiang Grass is negligible compared to the concentration of spiritual energy here."

"Alright!" Ning Tongyu nodded. "Since Brother Chang has said so, then I'll give it a try!"

With a wave of his hand, he gathered the spiritual energy from the entire Yaoxiang Grass area, creating countless small holes in the ground. He then channeled the spiritual energy through these holes, covering the roots and stems of all the Yaoxiang Grass plants and continuously squeezing it inward.

"They're absorbing! They're absorbing! Hahahaha!" Ning Tongyu was overjoyed.

"I see! The 'Distant Herb' needs to absorb spiritual energy through its roots, but we've always considered the roots to be the same as the stems and leaves, and haven't specifically studied them!"

As the spiritual energy entered, the shimmering light in the flowers on the fragrant grass grew brighter and brighter, and in no time, it was as intense as flickering lamplight!

"It's just a pity..." Despite her surprise, Ning Tongyu sighed again.

"I discovered it too late. Even with constant nourishment with a large amount of spiritual energy, the quality of this herb cannot be restored much."

"After all, this is the most suitable environment for the growth of the Yaoxiang grass in the entire Wangzhou Kingdom and the surrounding area, but it is not the most suitable environment for the growth of the Yaoxiang grass."

"Fortunately, Chang Di not only brought high-quality wild yam seeds, but also details about the environment there."

Ning Tongyu looked at Ning Chang with a hint of gratitude and said:

"Once the new Yaoxiang grass is cultivated, this clump will be separated and used only for the refining of other pills. Only pills related to cultivation, such as the Guyuan Pill, will use the new Yaoxiang grass."

"Then, based on the proportion of the herb used in the pills, extract the spirit stones from the selling price and transfer them all to Brother Chang's name, how about that?"

"Then it would be impolite to refuse." Ning Chang nodded in agreement with Ning Tongyu's suggestion.

The Yaoxiang herb is related to the use of high-end elixirs in the entire four markets, so it is naturally a considerable fortune.

"Wow... what a wonderful day!"

Changdi, do you have any other questions? If not, let's stop here for today.

As for the time that follows, Changdi can move freely within the sect and learn about spiritual plants and martial arts techniques.

"Once we're confident, we'll begin working on the matter of the Distant Grass. After all, this isn't something that can be done overnight. Now that everything is ready, this clump of Distant Grass should last for at least several hundred more years."

Ning Tongyu smiled and sighed for a moment, then asked again.

Ning Chang hesitated. He did have a problem. After all, it was a mountaintop lake back then. If he were to replicate it in Medicine King Valley, the changes to the terrain would be significant. And if he were to simply dig out a lake on the ground, he wasn't sure if the effect would be reduced.

"...I wonder to what extent the terrain can be altered by then?"

"The terrain..." Ning Tongyu pondered for a moment. Since Ning Chang said it was among mountains, it must be either a valley or a high mountain. But for the sake of Yaoxiangcao, those things didn't matter.

"Hmm... Even if Changdi wants to pile up a mountain, so what?! It's just terrain. Everything in the sect can make way for Yaoxiangcao!"

After all, Changdi should understand that this is a major event concerning the ascension of the four sects. Furthermore, due to Yaoxiangcao's needs, the four sects can provide a third-tier spiritual vein, and the Astrology Pavilion will also provide top-tier formations!

"With Brother Tongyu's words, there are no other problems." Ning Chang nodded.

“Alright.” Ning Tongyu responded, then raised his hand and led Ning Chang away from the fragrant grass field to a courtyard.

"From now on, Changdi will reside here. If you encounter any problems or issues, you can come to me anytime. This is a map of Medicine King Valley..."

Ning Tongyu took out a smooth piece of jade, but then suddenly realized something.

"Ah, Brother Chang is still at the Spirit Platform Realm, so he probably can't use this Hidden Sense Stone. But it's alright, just relax."

He closed his eyes, and a faint light suddenly emanated from the jade piece. Then, it flashed and flew towards Ning Chang's brow!

The moment the light entered his brain, Ning Chang's vision suddenly went black, and then an incredibly detailed map of mountains appeared in his mind.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a map depicting the entire Medicine King Valley!

Just as he was marveling at the sight, he heard Ning Tongyu's voice in front of him: "That place that is shining is where we are now. The first place to the south is my residence."

This is why you marked your position the first time you saw the image; later, when you try to recall it, that marking is gone.

"It's truly amazing," Ning Chang nodded in reply. "How was this thing made?"

Ning Chang didn't hear a reply, and when he opened his eyes again, Ning Tongyu was nowhere to be seen.

"...Sigh, well, it's a bit early to ask now. This thing should be used by those who have developed divine consciousness at the fetal heart level or above."

Ning Chang sighed. He thought that this information-recording stone shouldn't be considered a secret, and at the very least, there would be other methods to record it.

We'll see how well he studies in Medicine King Valley in the coming period.

Now that we've joined the sect, the first thing we should do is look for the clues we need in places like the library.

For example, there are key points about fetal heart and transformation of essence cultivation, martial arts techniques that can accelerate plant growth, records of heterochromia, and footwork and techniques that can replace Qingyun Step and Qingyun Technique.