Chapter 119 - 118: Successful attempt!

Chapter 119: Chapter 118: Successful attempt!

"Propagation?"

Chen Yuan mulled over the word for a brief moment. Perhaps a moment too long for comfort, as faint images began to flash through his mind.

A plant being cut from its stem.

Then, in the next scene, two identical plants growing from the same place.

"Propagation..."

He repeated the word, and this time, he finally understood the significance of the term Chen Yan had just mentioned.

It was a concept that did not originate from this world, but rather from their homeland.

Well, Chen Yan had been born from his memories, after all. It was only natural that he knew of such things.

Before Chen Yuan could say anything further, Chen Yan continued, his excitement evident in his voice. His hands moved enthusiastically as he gestured toward the exit.

"Come, come! Let me show you what Miss Lin Qingyue and I have managed to achieve!"

"It is a groundbreaking achievement for this Immortal World! One that you would’ve never suspected to exist!"

Without waiting for a response, Chen Yan promptly led the group toward the back of the residence.

There, a moderately sized structure stood behind the main building.

Its most striking feature was the large glass dome covering its roof, which glistened faintly under the light. Reinforced spiritual metal beams supported the structure, giving it a sturdy appearance.

"What is this?"

Chen Yan looked at him, seemingly surprised by the question.

"But of course! Can’t you tell what it is just by looking at it?"

Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly.

His gaze travelled across the structure, from its reinforced metal framework to the enormous glass dome covering its roof. He tilted his head, then slowly raised a hand to stroke his chin.

A faint glimmer appeared in his eyes.

"Could it be...?"

His expression changed almost immediately. His eyebrows rose, and he turned his head toward Chen Yan, as though he had just arrived at a rather unbelievable conclusion.

Chen Yan could hardly contain his excitement.

"That’s right!"

He spread both arms, presenting the structure with an almost theatrical gesture.

"A greenhouse!"

He paused, allowing the words to sink in before continuing with even greater enthusiasm.

"Equipped with a second-grade pest-repelling formation, a second-grade Qi-gathering formation, and second-grade spiritual soil! The soil itself was discovered in the western region, near the ocean’s frontiers! One of the most scarce resources in the Kingdom!"

As he spoke, Chen Yan gestured toward different parts of the structure, seemingly eager to explain every detail.

Beside him, Lin Qingyue wore a faint smile. She glanced toward the greenhouse, clearly pleased with what they had accomplished.

Chen Yuan’s head slowly turned back toward the structure.

His mouth remained slightly agape.

"...You really went down that path..."

"How could I possibly let such knowledge go to waste?"

Chen Yan placed his hands behind his back, his expression suddenly becoming rather solemn. He looked toward the greenhouse with a sense of conviction that was almost contagious.

"We should improve this Immortal World together, Chen Yuan!"

Chen Yuan looked at him.

For a moment, he wasn’t quite sure what to say.

"Come!"

Chen Yan extended an inviting hand toward the entrance.

Without waiting for further discussion, he led the way. Chen Yuan followed, while Lin Qingyue walked alongside them.

The entrance was relatively simple, consisting of a sturdy double door framed by reinforced spiritual metal. Beyond it, the interior of the greenhouse was faintly visible through the transparent glass panels.

As they approached, however, Chen Yuan noticed something unusual.

A faint distortion shimmered across the entrance, almost imperceptible even to the naked eye. It resembled a thin layer of water suspended in the air, covering the entire doorway.

It was a protective formation that Chen Yan hadn’t mentioned earlier. Chen Yuan sensed it and briefly determined that it was a top-grade second-grade formation.

Chen Yuan sighed, lamenting the sheer amount of spiritual stones required to purchase such a formation.

However, when he remembered the newly installed formations covering the three peaks, he eventually deemed these expenses worthwhile.

Chen Yan stepped forward without hesitation.

The moment his body passed through the entrance, the invisible film rippled gently around him, producing a faint shimmer before returning to its original state.

Chen Yuan followed.

As he crossed the threshold, he felt a subtle sensation brush against his body, like passing through a thin veil of cool water.

The formation briefly registered his presence before allowing him through.

Chen Yuan felt the spiritual energy from the formation flow into the token hanging at his waist. More or less, the token acted as a means of granting its bearer unrestricted entry without being obstructed by the formation.

As for the deeper mechanisms behind it, Chen Yan hadn’t explained them to him.

Lin Qingyue entered last.

Once inside, the first thing Chen Yuan noticed was the arrangement of the plants.

At the very centre of the greenhouse, four plants had been carefully cultivated in separate patches of spiritual soil. They were positioned at a reasonable distance from one another, each occupying its own space.

What caught his attention, however, was their appearance.

They were identical, perhaps even too identical for comfort.

From the shape of their leaves to the arrangement of their stems, there was hardly any noticeable difference between them. Even their spiritual auras seemed remarkably similar.

As if...

They had been perfectly cloned from one another. Chen Yuan approached them, his gaze moving from one plant to the next.

He couldn’t immediately recognise their species. Their appearance was unfamiliar to him, or perhaps it was simply a variety he had never paid much attention to.

"Second-grade spiritual plants."

A faint, almost translucent glow lingered along their edges, while their slender stems carried a gentle green radiance.

Judging by their properties, Chen Yuan could roughly guess their intended use.

Healing pills... Perhaps?

His eyes lingered on the plants for a moment longer before he finally turned toward the others.

"And these are?"

Chen Yan had already strode ahead. He stopped several paces away, then turned around, sweeping one arm toward the four plants as though presenting a priceless treasure.

"They are the changes we are about to bring to this world, Chen Yuan..."

"Behold..."k

"Four identical second-grade Azure Vitality Herbs, successfully cultivated through the method of vegetative propagation!"

"How can this be?"

Chen Yuan was amazed. He was at a loss, unable to find the right words to describe his emotions.

"A successful attempt?"

Chen Yan answered almost immediately, his excitement showing no signs of diminishing.

"Exactly, Chen Yuan. You’ve landed us on a gold mine by bringing Miss Lin Qingyue back to the family."

He raised a finger, then gestured toward the four plants.

"These are the first successful results of our experiment! Three new plants, all grown from the original."

"With my knowledge of propagation and her knowledge of spiritual plants, we managed to produce this result through vegetative propagation!"

"This plant is my first target for rapid commercialisation. It is one of the hardest plants to grow in this kingdom, but also one of the fastest-growing when all its requirements are met."

"With this method, we can turn this spiritual plant into an endless gold mine!"

He paused, seemingly unable to contain his enthusiasm any longer.

"But that isn’t even the most remarkable part!"

Chen Yuan glanced at him.

"Oh?"

Chen Yan turned toward Lin Qingyue, then back toward the plants.

"All of this was made possible because of a certain technique discovered by Miss Lin Qingyue’s master."

"A technique that I deem to be the most valuable one we currently possess. The Six Layer Meridians!"

"The Six Layer Meridians..."

Chen Yuan repeated the name, his interest gradually growing.

"That’s right!"

Chen Yan nodded vigorously.

"According to Miss Lin, her master’s research revealed that spiritual plants possess their own meridian networks, much like cultivators."

"These networks are responsible for circulating and distributing the spiritual energy absorbed from their surroundings. However, unlike human meridians, their structures are distributed throughout their roots, stems, branches, and even their leaves."

He pointed toward one of the Azure Vitality Herbs.

"Ordinarily, when a branch is severed from its parent plant, much of its internal spiritual circulation is disrupted."

"Although certain plants can develop new roots under suitable conditions, their success rate is often inconsistent. Some wither, others lose their medicinal properties, and a few never manage to establish an independent spiritual circulation."

Chen Yan’s expression became increasingly animated.

"But the Meridians of All Things allows a spiritual herbalist to identify these networks and understand how they connect. More importantly, it provides a method of stimulating the dormant meridians within a severed portion, allowing its spiritual circulation to gradually reconnect and stabilise!"

He spread his fingers, illustrating the process.

"Think of it this way. Rather than allowing the severed branch to struggle on its own, we guide the spiritual energy through its existing meridian pathways."

"Once the circulation stabilises, the branch begins absorbing spiritual energy independently. Its dormant growth nodes awaken, eventually developing new roots and shoots!"

Lin Qingyue nodded, though her expression carried a hint of disbelief.

"Senior Chen Yan... has understood the principle quite well."

She stepped closer to the plants, her gaze lingering on their leaves. For a moment, she seemed unsure of how to explain herself.

"To be honest, I... I never expected this technique to possess such a use."

She hesitated, then continued in a somewhat embarrassed tone.

"My master originally taught me the Meridians of All Things as part of my studies. Back then, I thought it was a rather peculiar technique."

"I-it required an extraordinary amount of effort to understand, and its practical applications seemed... rather limited."