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The musk deer was too fast and alert; it's normal that it managed to steal the Cistanche deserticola.

Shi Wen checked it over and looked at the part of the Cistanche deserticola that had been gnawed off with some regret.

After being eaten by the musk deer, the quality of Cistanche deserticola will be compromised. In that case, the only option is to cut off the bitten parts and dry the rest of the product.

Shi Wen said to Heiwa and the others who were guarding the side, "It's alright, it can be dealt with quickly."

Heiwa and the others. "Woof woof woof."

Shi Wen casually patted the sheepdogs beside him. "It's a bit late today, and they haven't grown very well yet. Let them grow for another day, and then come back to dig them up tomorrow."

After inspecting the Cistanche deserticola, Shi Wen rode his motorcycle back with Heiwa and the others.

To recognize their hard work, Shi Wen and Yan Kexing gave them an extra meal that evening.

Shi Wen that the matter of Lin She and the others stealing Cistanche deserticola would soon be over.

Unexpectedly, the next day, when Heiwa and the others were driving the livestock out, Shi Wen suddenly smelled a special fragrance from the pile of animals.

The scent was too strong; it made his nasal passages hurt.

After a brief moment of confusion, Shi Wen quickly realized what had happened—Lin She had musk!

No, it's not that they contain musk; rather, they secrete a fragrant liquid.

Realizing this, Shi Wen immediately called to the sheepdogs, "Heiwa, Wolf King, stop! Herd the musk deer back!"

The sheepdogs could all understand Shi Wen's words. Upon hearing this, a wolf and a dog immediately ran off, forming a circle to drive the musk deer back. The other sheepdogs, in perfect unison, drove the livestock away and made way for them.

The musk deer cried out in panic and ran back along the only remaining passage.

A few minutes later, the five musk deer entered their respective pens, huddled uneasily in a corner, and were still calling softly.

Shi Wen went inside and grabbed the musk deer for inspection.

Their testicles swelled considerably, and the once empty sacs were now filled with fragrant liquid, which even overflowed from them.

The fragrance Shi Wen comes from the sap that they exude.

These fragrant liquids will slowly dry over several days, eventually becoming precious musk.

Logically, they should have already secreted their fragrance and extracted musk this year, so they shouldn't secrete it a second time. But for some reason, they've secreted it again now.

No, Shi Wen quickly retorted in his mind.

The reason is quite clear: they ate Cistanche deserticola, and under the influence of Cistanche deserticola, they secreted fragrant sap again.

He never expected that Cistanche deserticola would be so effective, with results that were almost immediate.

After checking each of the musk deer, Shi Wen released them.

They were extremely nervous. As soon as Shi Wen released them, each one immediately sprang up on all fours and then shrank back into the corner, trembling.

After Shi Wen, Shi Wen quietly closed the door and left.

Heiwa was still waiting for him outside. When he saw him come out, he tilted his head slightly in inquiry.

Shi Wen patted Heiwa's head and instructed him, "We won't let the musk deer out today. They ate the Cistanche deserticola and need to be observed for a day. You go and herd the goats."

Heiwa: "Woof."

After answering, Heiwa stood up and ran towards the other side of the mountain.

The Wolf King and his flock had already driven the sheep up the mountain; it had to hurry and catch up.

Shi Wen yawned, went back to the barn, took out his work record, and noted down the condition of the musk deer. He would check it again tomorrow to see how the musk deer were doing.

The musk deer were somewhat restless, yet also excited.

They have indeed entered their mating season. If there were female musk deer here, they would probably mate, but unfortunately there aren't.

They kept secreting a fragrant liquid, which covered the entire livestock shed with its overpowering scent.

As soon as Yan Kexing returned in the evening, he smelled the distinctive scent emanating from the musk deer.

Shi Wen explained the situation to him, "I don't know if the Cistanche deserticola is too potent, or if they can naturally re-enter their mating season. Anyway, that's how it is. I observed them all day, only feeding them some leaves. I'll check on them again tomorrow morning."

Yan Kexing nodded. "Once their fragrance has solidified into musk, send it to the Abnormal Affairs Bureau for testing."

Shi Wen, "I know. I plan to have them test the Cistanche deserticola tomorrow to see how it's doing and whether it has a significant effect on animal estrus."

To test for Cistanche deserticola, Shi Wen summoned Zhu Ji again.

Zhu Ji was very enthusiastic. As soon as he heard that he wanted to test Cistanche deserticola, he brought Duan Kuo to get the sample without saying a word.

Zhu Ji: "Our testing capacity here is relatively weak. I'll have someone take it to Director Xing's place for testing later. The test results should be back soon."

Shi Wen, "Either is fine. I'm not in a rush. Just let me know when the results are out."

Zhu Ji: "Of course. But the quality of these Cistanche deserticola leaves should be very good, so don't sell them yet."

Shi Wen sighed, "It's been gnawed like this, where can I sell it?"

Zhu Ji felt a pang of heartache when he thought of the Cistanche deserticola that had been eaten by the musk deer.

Such good medicinal herbs, but the musk deer ate several bites of them. What a waste!

This kind of medicinal herb, which nourishes yin and yang and strengthens the body's foundation, would definitely be snapped up by a lot of people if it were released, but I didn't expect the musk deer to get their hands on it first.

Zhu Ji comforted Shi Wen, "The musk secreted by the musk deer is also a top-quality medicinal material and fragrance, and it will be very popular in the future."

Shi Wen, "That's all we can think of for now. Although their sap hasn't solidified into musk yet, and hasn't been processed further, I can already roughly sense the quality of the musk; it's bound to be good stuff."

Zhu Ji wholeheartedly agreed, "Nothing from your ranch is bad."

Shi Wen products from ranches are always highly valued, and this time is no exception.

Zhu Ji sent people with Cistanche deserticola to City B as quickly as possible. After receiving the samples, Xing Mingyue and his team immediately began sending them to various experimental groups for analysis.