Chapter 186

Chapter 186 Cultivating Medicinal Fields

After the old doctor’s explanation, Lu Qing finally understood.

It turned out that his master had studied the “Qing Nang Medical Classic” written by the Medical Sage in these years, and had also read many medical classics collected by the Wei family.

He knew some strange methods of cultivating medicinal fields.

After all, many great doctors, once they became famous, rarely went to the mountains to collect medicinal materials themselves. Not only was the efficiency low, but it also often required luck.

Therefore, many medical masters began to think about cultivating medicinal fields.

In this way, many special methods of cultivating medicinal fields came into being.

One of the methods just happened to require the use of thousand-year-old ginseng.

“Thousand-year-old ginseng, with its inherent intelligence, can follow its instincts to gather and channel the earth’s energy, nourishing its habitat. It’s one of the best aids in regulating the earth’s energy and nurturing the medicinal fields.

The ginseng you brought back, I think, is well over a thousand years old and even more spiritual, making it perfect for cultivating medicinal fields.”

Lu Qing praised his master’s keen eye. This ginseng was indeed well over a thousand years old, a full 1,800 years old.

“But Master, this thousand-year-old ginseng possesses intelligence and can escape on its own. What if it escapes in the medicinal fields?”

Lu Qing remembered the moment the ginseng tried to escape. If he hadn’t reacted quickly, it would have burrowed into the ground.

The old doctor smiled faintly. “Master, I naturally have a solution for this. Ginseng is nostalgic. Once the medicinal field is fully cultivated and the earth’s medicinal energy is rich, it will greatly benefit its growth. Far from fleeing, it will actively protect this place.”

“In that case, I’ll leave this ginseng to Master.”

Lu Qing handed the ginseng to Master and pulled out another medicine box from his bosom.

“Oh, and here, I’ve also dug up another ginseng that’s hundreds of years old. I’ll give it to you, Master.”

The old doctor opened it and was even more delighted. “Great, great! With this one, cultivating the medicinal field will be even easier.”

Wei Shanhai, standing by, was stunned as Lu Qing pulled out the ginseng one after another.

Not to mention the first one, the thousand-year-old ginseng, already intelligent, was a legendary elixir.

Even he, who had lived for over a hundred years, had never seen one before.

Even the next hundred-year-old ginseng was incredibly rare; even the Wei Mansion had only a few.

Lu Qing, during a single retreat in the mountains, unexpectedly managed to obtain such precious elixirs one after another. What kind of luck was this?

At this point, Wei Shanhai became increasingly convinced that Lu Qing was the legendary figure blessed with great luck.

Otherwise, how could such rare elixirs be obtained on a casual trip to the mountains?

Leaving the ginseng to his master, Lu Qing felt relieved.

However, his master’s words also reminded him.

In fact, within his inheritance, such as that of the Lihuo Sect, there were methods for cultivating medicinal fields and even spiritual fields.

Most of these methods required immortal techniques, which he couldn’t currently perform.

However, there were some relatively simple methods that could be used.

Furthermore, with the spiritual energy revival imminent, he should have made early preparations.

Lu Qing, possessing the inheritance, knew that the path of immortal cultivation was extremely resource-intensive.

Planning early would give him a head start in future changes in the world.

However, to do so, he might need to enlist the help of the Wei family.

Thinking of this, Lu Qing said to the Wei family’s ancestor, “Senior Wei, there’s something I’d like to ask you for help with.”

“Oh, what is it?”

“I need some materials. Could you please help me collect them?”

“That’s easy, young master. Just give me the list of materials.”

Wei Shanhai agreed without hesitation.

He was secretly delighted.

Ever since he had determined that Lu Qing was a peerless genius with great fortune, he had placed even greater importance on him.

He had also heard about the impending upheavals.

Even for formidable powers like the Tianji Tower and the Qisha Tower, they were taking this matter very seriously.

A small family like theirs, the Wei family, had to be even more cautious.

Having a future supporter like Lu Qing was a rare opportunity, so he naturally sought to cling to them.

Therefore, he was eager to fulfill Lu Qing’s request.

Lu Qing went inside and wrote a very detailed list, which he then handed to Wei Shanhai.

Wei Shanhai didn’t even glance at it, carefully putting it away, intending to immediately dispatch staff from the mansion to help with the search upon his return.

Cultivating a medicinal field was a complex undertaking, requiring considerable preparation.

The old doctor had also requested assistance from the Wei family in sourcing materials. Thanks

to their efforts, the old doctor had gathered the necessary materials within a few days.

Lu Qing’s materials, on the other hand, were more rare and would require some time.

Once they had the materials, the old doctor immediately set to work.

“Master, is this the medicinal field you want to cultivate?”

A few days later, behind the small courtyard halfway up the mountain, Lu Qing gazed at the small garden his master had prepared, awestruck.

There was no way around it, because this medicinal field was far too small, only about ten feet long and wide, a far cry from the medicinal field he’d imagined.

“This is just a preliminary experiment. Don’t underestimate the small size of this medicinal field, but it’s a significant investment.”

The old doctor held out a flowerpot, containing the thousand-year-old ginseng that Lu Qing had caught.

“Master, does this ginseng seem to be showing affection to you?”

Seeing the thousand-year-old ginseng gently caressing its leaves against the master’s hand, like a puppy, he was somewhat surprised.

“I’ve been giving it a few drops of the medicine I’ve prepared from the Earth Vein Spirit Fluid every day, so it’s become much more attentive.”

Lu Qing suddenly understood.

No wonder, the Earth Vein Spirit Fluid was such a precious liquid, condensed from the very essence of the earth. Even diluted, it still held a fatal attraction for a plant spirit like the thousand-year-old ginseng.

Why did the herbs grow so well in the forest outside the Jade Transformation Cave? Wasn’t it because of the nourishment of the earth’s energy gathered by the underground magic circle?

“Little one, from now on, you’ll make a good home here.”

The old doctor gently poured the thousand-year-old ginseng from the flowerpot, along with the soil, into the medicinal field.

The field had already been prepared and nourished by the old doctor, and a number of herbs had been transplanted into it, making it rich with medicinal energy.

As soon as the thousand-year-old ginseng touched the ground, it immediately whooshed downwards, startling Lu Qing.

Fortunately, it quickly emerged and found a spot in the field with the strongest earth energy. It took root, its branches and leaves swaying for a moment before slowly quieting down.

Lu Qing

finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought the little creature was about to escape.

“Don’t worry,” the old doctor smiled. “I’ve been communicating with this little creature through my mind these days, and we’ve reached an agreement. From now on, it will focus on tending the medicinal field for us. Every three days, I’ll give it a drop of medicine prepared with the Earth Vein Spirit Fluid.”

“Master, I’m glad you understand,”

Lu Qing said with a relieved smile.

While the Earth Vein Spirit Fluid is precious, since Master is pleased, let it go.

Lu Qing also felt that as the thousand-year-old ginseng took root, the earth energy in the hill below him suddenly became much more organized, and the earth energy in the surrounding area was slowly gathering here.

In the long run, over time, the small courtyard halfway up the mountain might even slowly become a blessed land.

Thinking about it this way, spending a little bit of earth vein spirit fluid to prepare the medicine was quite worthwhile.

(End of this chapter)