Chen Cong had not set foot in this plantation for years, while Chen Xiaojun was visiting for the first time.
Beyond obtaining a soul ring for Xiao Yi, the more important purpose of their trip was to inspect the plantation's medicinal herbs and take stock of the clan's resources.
With the Medicinal Herbs Trade Market soon to be established, they needed a clear picture of what they had.
Zhu Jiazhen set down the things in his hands. As the chief steward of the entire Chen Plantation, he began his introduction.
"The plantation is divided into three main areas: the Medicinal Herb Fields, the Spirit Fields, and the Premium Garden."
"The Medicinal Herb Fields focus on large-scale cultivation of herbs shipped in substantial quantities. These are mostly fifth- and Sixth-Grade Medicinal Herbs, which grow relatively quickly and are easy to cultivate, meeting the wide-ranging needs of both the clan and outside trade."
"The Spirit Fields specialize in growing spirit rice, one of the plantation's distinctive products. The Premium Garden, as its name suggests, concentrates on high-grade medicinal herbs. These herbs are rare and precious, and difficult to produce in bulk, so they are grown separately."
He pointed toward a lush expanse of medicinal herbs and explained to Chen Cong and Chen Xiaojun, "This is our largest Medicinal Herb Field. Here, we grow spiritheart grass, a type of Sixth-Grade Medicinal Herbs. Not only is it the prized herb we ship in the greatest quantities, it is also an excellent medicine for nourishing a soul master's mind."
"Look at its leaves, green as emerald and brimming with vitality. After taking it, soul masters can meditate and cultivate for significantly longer, which greatly benefits their cultivation."
He then pointed toward another area. "Over there, we grow purple cloud lingzhi, also a type of Sixth-Grade