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Chapter 186: Cultivating the Herb Field
With the old doctor's explanation, Lu Qing finally understood.
It turned out that over the years, his master had diligently studied the Qing Nang Medical Scripture of the Saint of Medicine and thoroughly read through the many medical scriptures treasured by the Wei family.
He had learned about some peculiar methods for cultivating herb fields.
After all, once many great physicians became famous, they rarely ventured into the deep mountains to gather herbs personally. Not only was it inefficient, but it also often relied on luck.
As a result, many masters of the medical path began to ponder the art of cultivating herb fields.
Thus, numerous special methods for cultivating herb fields came into being.
Among them was a method that required the use of a thousand-year-old ginseng.
"A thousand-year-old ginseng that has already developed its spiritual intelligence can, by following its instincts, gather and align the earth's energy, nurturing the land that sustains it. It is one of the best aids for aligning earth energy and nurturing a herb field."
Lu Qing admired his master's insight. Indeed, the ginseng he had brought back was far older than a thousand years, possessing a spiritual awareness that had matured for a full eighteen hundred years.
"But Master, this thousand-year-old ginseng has spiritual wisdom and can escape on its own. What if we put it in the herb field and it runs away?"
Lu Qing hadn't forgotten the moment when the ginseng had tried to escape before. If he hadn't reacted quickly, it would have indeed burrowed underground.
The old doctor smiled slightly. "Don't worry, I have a way to handle it. Moreover, the ginseng is sentimental and will be grateful for the rich earth and medicinal energy we provide. When the herb field is truly flourishing, not only will it not run away, but it will also actively protect this place."
"In that case, I'll leave this ginseng in your care, Master."
Hearing this, Lu Qing handed the ginseng to his master and also took out another medicine box from his pocket.
"By the way, I also dug up another ginseng that's several hundred years old. Please take that as well, Master."
The old doctor opened the box and was even more delighted. "Wonderful! With this several-hundred-year-old ginseng, cultivating the herb field will be much easier."
Watching Lu Qing take out one ginseng after another, Wei Shanhai, who was standing by, was left stunned.
The first one was a thousand-year-old ginseng with spiritual wisdom—a legendary spiritual herb.
Even he, who had lived for over a hundred years, was seeing it for the first time.
The subsequent ginseng, aged several hundred years, was equally precious. Even their Wei family had only a few in their possession.
How fortunate must Lu Qing be to obtain such rare and precious spiritual herbs on just one trip into the mountains!
At this moment, Wei Shanhai became even more convinced that Lu Qing was the legendary figure destined to possess great fortune.
Otherwise, how could he have obtained such rare and extraordinary spiritual herbs by simply venturing into the mountains?
After entrusting the ginseng to his master, Lu Qing felt relieved.
However, his master's words also served as a reminder.
In fact, in the legacies he had obtained, such as the one from the Li Huo Sect, there were methods for cultivating not only herb fields but also spirit fields.
Most of those methods required the use of immortal cultivation techniques, which he couldn't employ yet.
However, there were also some relatively simpler methods that he could utilize.
Moreover, with the revival of spiritual energy imminent, he should start preparing early.
As the heir to multiple legacies, Lu Qing was well aware that the path of immortal cultivation required vast resources.
By making preparations now, he could also gain a head start in the face of the impending changes in the world.
However, this endeavor might require him to seek assistance from the Wei family.
With this in mind, Lu Qing said to the ancestor of the Wei family, "Honored Elder Wei, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with."
"Oh? What is it?"
"I require some materials, and I was wondering if your esteemed family could assist me in gathering them."
"That's simple. Just give me the list of materials you need, young master Lu."
Chapter: "A Pact with the Ginseng"
Without hesitation, Wei Shanhai readily agreed. In his heart, he rejoiced at the prospect of forging a closer relationship with Lu Qing, whom he believed to be a once-in-a-generation genius destined for great fortune.
Wei Shanhai had also heard rumors of impending cataclysmic changes in the world. Even formidable forces like the Tianji Tower and the Qishalao were taking heed, so it was imperative for the Wei family, a minor aristocratic clan, to be cautious and prudent.
Lu Qing was a potential pillar of support for the future, and Wei Shanhai was determined to solidify their connection. Thus, he was more than willing to fulfill Lu Qing's requests.
Lu Qing went inside and wrote a detailed list, which he then handed to Wei Shanhai. Wei Shanhai accepted the list without even glancing at it, intending to have his household begin gathering the items as soon as he returned.
Cultivating a herb field was a complex undertaking that required extensive preparation. Even the old doctor had sought the Wei family's assistance in acquiring the necessary materials, which they successfully procured within a few days thanks to their efforts.
However, the items on Lu Qing's list were rarer and would take more time to gather.
As soon as the old doctor received the materials, he set to work without delay.
"Master, is this the herb field you're going to cultivate?" Lu Qing asked, a few days later, as he stood in the yard behind the hillside cottage, looking at the small garden his master had prepared.
Lu Qing was taken aback by the modest size of the herb field, which was only about one zhang long and wide—a far cry from what he had imagined.
"This is just a preliminary test," the old doctor explained. "Don't underestimate this small herb field; it still required a significant amount of resources."
He held out a flowerpot containing the thousand-year-old ginseng that Lu Qing had caught.
"Master, it seems like the ginseng likes you," Lu Qing remarked, noticing how the ginseng gently rubbed its leaves against the old doctor's hand like a playful puppy.
"I've been feeding it a few drops of a medicine made from diluted earth vein essence every day, which is why it's so affectionate," the old doctor said with a smile.
Lu Qing's eyes widened as he realized the reason behind the ginseng's affectionate behavior. Earth vein essence was an incredibly precious liquid, a pure concentration of the earth's essence. Even when diluted, it held an irresistible allure for plant spirits like the thousand-year-old ginseng. No wonder the plants in the forest outside the Jade Cavern thrived so vigorously—they were nourished by the earth energy gathered by the underground array.
"Little one, this is your new home," the old doctor said as he gently removed the ginseng from the flowerpot, soil and all, and placed it in the herb field.
The herb field had been carefully prepared by the old doctor, enriched with various materials and transplanted with numerous medicinal herbs, creating a lush environment infused with potent medicinal energy.
As soon as the ginseng touched the earth, it quickly burrowed underground, causing Lu Qing to startle. However, it soon reappeared and found a spot with the richest earth energy, where it settled down, its leaves swaying gently before coming to rest.
Lu Qing breathed a sigh of relief, having briefly worried that the ginseng might try to escape.
"There's no need to worry," the old doctor assured him. "I've been communicating with this little fellow through my spirit sense, and we've come to an understanding. From now on, it will tend to our herb field faithfully. In return, I'll give it a drop of the medicine made from earth vein essence every three days."
"That's wonderful, Master," Lu Qing said, his anxiety melting away.
Although the earth vein essence was priceless, Lu Qing didn't mind if it brought his master joy. Besides, he could sense that as the ginseng took root, the earth energy in the small hill seemed to flow in a more orderly manner, and the surrounding earth energy was gradually converging toward their location.
If this continued over time, there was a chance that the hillside cottage might even become a blessed land. In that case, the small amount of earth vein essence they were offering in exchange was well worth the potential benefits.
(End of Chapter)
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