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The cultivation world's research into chemistry is a different kind of in-depth study. Although they don't know how to measure the acidity or alkalinity of the soil, they can detect the condition of the soil using their Divine Sense and other Law Artifact.

Most Spirit Plant have their own preferred soil.

Small-scale planting is one thing, but for planting on tens of thousands of acres, the soil must be adjusted first to bring it to its optimal condition.

Planting equals harvesting, the costs are shared, and the expenses for soil conditioning testing are not expensive, so few Spirit Plant take this shortcut.

When Shan Heyuan heard about this Clear Source Grass, Lord South Star was entering the Spirit Transformation Realm and had entrusted all matters, big and small, to his subordinates. His subordinates were overwhelmed with work and then passed the tasks on to their own people.

Perhaps Lord South Star was really busy advancing his cultivation back then and neglected to manage it, otherwise this patch of Clear Source Grass wouldn't have been in such poor condition.

After listening to Shan Heyuan's analysis, Bi Jinying asked, "Is there still any way to salvage the situation?"

Shan Heyuan spoke frankly, "The soil is too poor. From a professional perspective, I suggest you sell this batch of Clear Source Grass, improve the soil, and plant a new batch. That would be more cost-effective."

Bi Jinying: "We've had this plan suggested by other growers before. These Clear Source Grass have been growing for over ninety years, and we've invested a lot in them. They're in very good condition. If we just sell them like this, we'll probably lose money. So we want to try and see if we can find a way to salvage the situation."

Shan Heyuan felt somewhat embarrassed.

No wonder Lord South Star offered such a high price.

Shan Heyuan said, "How about Senior Bi gives me a day to think about it and see if there's any way to make amends? I'll give you an answer tomorrow?"

Bi Jinying nodded repeatedly. "Of course. I'll take you both to your accommodations. The scenery here is quite nice; if you're interested, you can go out and explore."

The house that Bi Jinying prepared was a large wooden house located on a plain. It was beautifully designed, fully furnished, and contained various rune arrays, making it very comfortable to live in.

This house is clearly designed to accommodate high-profile guests.

Bi Jinying was touched by how much Shan Heyuan valued them.

However, before he could finish being moved, after taking a nap with Shen Duheng, another planter arrived at the large wooden house next door.

Shan Heyuan recognized him at a glance because the planter named Shi Mian was particularly famous. He had read about him many times in planting books and newspapers.

Shen Duheng saw Shan Heyuan standing outside on the balcony and followed him out. He stood beside him and asked, "What are you looking at? Your expression has changed."

"Did you see that planter over there?" Shan Heyuan put his arm around Shen Duheng's neck and whispered in his ear, "That tall, fat cultivator in the next room."

Shen Duheng glanced at him and transmitted his voice, "Nascent Soul Late Stage, not bad. Bi Jinying invite him to come and fight you?"

"I don't know, but he's very famous, one of the top planters in Ze Province. I didn't expect him to be invited here too." Shan Heyuan stared at the figure opposite him, muttering to himself, "He thinks quite highly of me."

Shen Duheng: "Something might have gone wrong, so they hired an extra person."

With other planters around, Shan Heyuan was no longer so calm.

He had originally planned to go out for a stroll, but now he didn't intend to. He just wanted to observe the Clear Source Grass in the field and see if he could come up with any solutions.

As a new generation of planters, he didn't intend to overpower his seniors, but he couldn't just run away without a fight, could he?

Thinking this, Shan Heyuan pulled Shen Duheng to the field.

Bi Jinying gave him the authority, and they went directly to the field without being questioned, but no one came up to help explain anything either.

He had just seen these Clear Source Grass this morning and had a general idea of Clear Source Grass condition.

I'll take another look this afternoon, hoping to find a solution as I go. If all else fails, I'll just make a quick getaway.

They hadn't been in the field long when Shi Mian arrived with a group of people.

The crowd surrounded Shi Mian, their attitude extremely respectful.

Shan Heyuan also saw the supervising cultivator in charge of managing the Clear Source Grass personally lead his men forward to explain to Shi Mian.

When they came to visit in the morning, the supervising monk didn't come, so in the end, it was Bi Jinying who explained things to them.

Shan Heyuan's gaze was so obvious that the person opposite him also saw him.

Shi Mian nodded slightly to him.

As a junior, Shan Heyuan led Shen Duheng over to greet Shi Mian: "Senior Shi."

Shi Mian nodded politely and glanced at the supervising monk.

The supervising cultivator quickly said, "This is Instructor Shan, whom we invited from the Sword Reverence Academy. We didn't know you were coming, so we asked Instructor Shan to come and see if he could think of a solution."

The way you put it, it seems he's still just a backup option.

Shan Heyuan glanced at the supervising cultivator. This guy was really bad at speaking; he didn't know how he got the supervisor's position.

Upon learning that he was a teacher at the Sword Reverence Academy, Shi Mian's attitude softened somewhat. "So you are Instructor Shan."

Shan Heyuan smiled and said, "You're too kind."

Shi Mian and his group quickly ignored him and went straight to studying the Clear Source Grass.

No one chased Shan Heyuan away; Shan Heyuan pulled Shen Duheng aside to listen in.

What Shi Mian said was similar to what he had said that morning, and he also pointed out some details that Shi Mian had not noticed.

A master is a master; he truly has the skill.

After hearing this, Shan Heyuan was Qi Ingestion. In a different situation, they might have become friends.

Soon, Bi Jinying must have heard the news, because she hurriedly flew over on her sword.

Bi Jinying clearly didn't get along with that supervisor, but she valued Shan Heyuan more and seemed to be supporting him.

After the group finished their tour, Shi Mian said, "I have an idea that we can try out first."

Main pipe. "Tell us what you need, and we'll do our best to accommodate you."

Shi Mian: "I'll write up a list later. You guys gather all the materials and try making a spirit elixir first."

Bi Jinying looked at Shan Heyuan, who hadn't spoken.

Shan Heyuan looked somewhat helpless; with this master around, he figured he'd made a wasted trip.

Alright, let's treat it as a trip.

Ignoring the supervising cultivator, Bi Jinying asked Shan Heyuan directly, "What are your thoughts, Instructor Shan?"

Shan Heyuan cautiously replied, "If I were to handle this, I would first prepare the spirit liquid and then bury the Fertilizer Pill."

Before anyone else could say anything after he said that, a young disciple behind Shi Mian sneered.

The voice was very soft, but everyone's expression changed.

Upon seeing this, the disciple realized he had caused trouble and immediately lowered his head, looking at his feet, not daring to look at anyone else.

Since Shan Heyuan transmigrated to the cultivation world, everything had gone smoothly for him. This was the first time he had been looked down upon to his face like this.

As a Late Core Formation cultivator, he possesses Dantian Small World, and his Spiritual Power carries the aura of the Breathing Earth. If he were to truly master it, Shi Mian and his group might not be able to match him.

He's adopting a more humble attitude now, firstly because Shi Mian is indeed very strong, and secondly out of respect for his senior.

Respect your elders, but don't let them trample on your face.

He came out as a teacher of the Sword Reverence Academy. If he takes a step back today, then all the teachers of the Sword Reverence Academy will also have to take a step back in front of Shi Mian.

He turned to look at Bi Jinying: "Fellow Daoist Bi, you know my Spiritual Power is special, and I'm quite good at refining Fertilizer Pill. If you don't mind, I can give it a try first."

Bi Jinying could speak, the supervisor said, "This... isn't it really necessary? I see your plan is similar to Master Shi's. You're working alone, while Master Shi has a team that makes things easier for him. How about we have Master Shi come?"

Shi Mian did not object.

Bi Jinying spoke up, "Instructor Shan's skills are also widely recognized, and both masters have excellent planting abilities. How about we each take a plot of land and see how it goes?"

Shan Heyuan immediately replied, "I have no problem with that. We can conduct a small experiment on fifty acres first. If I'm not as skilled as others, I'll withdraw automatically."

Shan Heyuan spoke, he looked around.

He issued a challenge, now it's up to Shi Mian to see if he dares to accept.