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A faint gleam flickered in Lin Changheng's eyes as he understood Xu Maoling's meaning.

After all, the [Heaven-in-a-Pot space] now measured three zhang across, with three zhang of clearance both above and below.

Covering thirty percent of its ground entirely with third-tier spirit soil, while also ensuring sufficient depth, would require a staggering quantity of soil-and an equally staggering expenditure.

With nearly all his wealth depleted, Lin Changheng might not be able to afford it, unless he began brewing and selling elixirs in large quantities.

And that was precisely why Lin Changheng had dared to make the request. With a craft at his fingertips, he had confidence to spare!

He could earn spirit stones in an endless stream!

But Xu Maoling had studied spirit plants and spirit soil extensively, attaining the upper-grade second-tier level. By blending a portion of third-tier spirit soil with several varieties of second-tier spirit soil, he could achieve third-tier results. The difference in price between that second-tier soil and the third-tier soil it replaced would be the savings.

"Then sorry for the trouble, Brother Xu."

Lin Changheng needed every spirit stone to go where it counted most. Naturally, any savings were welcome.

"It is only a small effort. Besides, we are neighbors and friends. There is no need for thanks or apologies."

Xu Maoling immediately stroked his beard with a smile.

"True enough."

Lin Changheng nodded in agreement.

After staying a little longer, Xu Maoling rose to take his leave, saying he would prepare the soil mixture so as not to keep Lin Changheng waiting too long.

Since he was so eager to begin, Lin Changheng naturally did not detain him. He rose to see him off and presented him with some of the confiscated [Snowflakes over the Jade Pool].

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