At dusk, Chen Mu's cave dwelling.
The somewhat dim living room was brightly illuminated by Fluorescent Bath Lamps embedded all around it. Two pots of Sea Heart Pine stood against each wall, keeping the air fresh.
A square table stood in the middle, laden with dishes of every kind, meat and vegetables alike. Across the steaming heat rising from the Primal Chaos Qi, a middle-aged man in his forties sat respectfully opposite Chen Mu.
The man was tall and thin. He was Yuan Xian's trusted spy, Li Moliang.
"Qi Refining cultivators of Goose Sheep Dao mainly cultivate Thunder Arts. Thunder Arts are harsh on the body and require secret medicines and pills to nourish it."
"The Golden Pearls produced by Golden Pearl Clams have a mild nature. Long-term consumption can strengthen one's foundation, nurture one's vitality, and fortify the physique."
"Yunze Lake stretches for thousands of li, with a warm, humid climate and abundant Earth Spirit Vital Qi beneath its waters. That is why it was chosen as a Golden Pearl Clam farming ground." Li Moliang carefully introduced the situation at Yun Chong Lower Courtyard to Chen Mu.
Chen Mu nodded slightly to show that he understood.
He had spent more than ten years in Jilong Dao and knew that Lower Courtyards were mostly breeding grounds for spirit herbs, spirit rice, Mutant Beasts, and rare birds. Back at Heaven-Reaching River Lower Courtyard, he had grown Yellow Sprout Rice for several years.
Yun Chong Lower Courtyard was a similar place. Because of its special location, it did not grow Yellow Sprout Rice and instead farmed Golden Pearl Clams.
"The Golden Pearl Clam farms are all hundreds of meters beneath the water. After their bodies transform, Qi Refining cultivators can hold their breath and withstand the pressure long enough to dive down."