"As expected, it works on all these high-level plant Soul Beasts." Chen Xiaojun stood beside the pool, his eyes burning as he watched the medicinal herbs growing rapidly. A satisfied smile spread across his face.
He turned to Xiao Yi, excitement sparkling in his eyes. "With this, we might be able to mass-produce artificial ice-and-fire spring sources."
Xiao Yi did not let Chen Xiaojun's praise go to her head. Beneath her veil, her expression remained cool. "This was only a preliminary attempt. It still needs further refinement."
Chen Cong came over as well. He patted Chen Xiaojun on the shoulder and said appreciatively, "Yes, this is excellent news for our Chen Clan. It greatly increases the efficiency of cultivating spiritual herbs. Our clan's strength will receive another tremendous boost."
Chen Yu and the three Grand Old Masters also came over. As they looked at the medicinal herbs in the pool, knowing smiles appeared on their faces.
Chen Yu said, "However, it requires large quantities of Bing Huo Spring Water and Divine Wood Hearts. The spring water is manageable, but Divine Wood Hearts are a nonrenewable resource. Once used, they're gone. Even if the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well can replenish them, that takes thousands or tens of thousands of years—at least several centuries."
Chen Xiaojun frowned slightly and rubbed his chin out of habit. "Indeed, Divine Wood Hearts are rare resources. We must use them carefully."
Chen Cong nodded. "Let's get through these next few decades first. As long as we don't use them excessively, the Divine Wood Hearts will last us several centuries."
At that moment, the Azure Vine Saint King emerged from the pool. His tree-person body had grown even taller, his branches and leaves flourishing as he radiated vigorous vitality.
He gazed reluctantly at the Bing