Meng Shushu dug as he spoke. "Be careful when digging up spiritual medicines. Don't damage them, or their medicinal power will leak away. Once too much time passes, there won't be much medicinal power left."
He was a spiritual-medicine scout, so he was naturally extremely familiar with all kinds of spiritual medicines.
He continued explaining to Xu Yan and Meng Chong, "Herbal spiritual medicines aren't so delicate. As long as you dig them out without causing much damage, their medicinal power won't leak away. Fruit-type spiritual medicines require special care—you must leave the fruit stems intact. As for spiritual medicines like Earth Moon Bamboo Shoots that grow underground, just be careful not to damage them while digging. It won't be a problem otherwise.
"Most spiritual medicines that grow underground have a layer of protective covering.
"Of course, that's only how to harvest spiritual medicines. If you want to preserve them for a long time and prevent their medicinal power from leaking away, you need another method, and it's rather complicated.
"Heavenly Treasure Pavilion is best at preserving spiritual medicines. Therefore, generally speaking, after the major forces harvest spiritual medicines, they'll entrust them to Heavenly Treasure Pavilion for safekeeping. Alternatively, they'll seal the medicines before taking them back."
Xu Yan and Meng Chong dug up spiritual medicines while listening to Meng Shushu's explanation.
"Heavenly Treasure Pavilion is truly impressive."
Xu Yan sighed in admiration.
They issued spirit notes that could pass through the Inner Domain, preserved and sealed spiritual medicines for others, and so on. It was clear that not one of the major forces dared offend Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.
Yet Heavenly Treasure Pavilion upheld the principle of not participating in the Inner Domain's struggles. It guarded its own principles and had an excellent reputation. This was also one of the