Chapter 230: Buy It!

"I agreed to the Great Witch's request this time because I traded a Soul Cocoon Divine Pill with her." Shi Jiu resumed a lazy expression, saying, "When Shi Jia Dan returns, the Soul Cocoon Divine Pill will be bestowed upon you."

Niu Yuan's expression relaxed: "Thank you for the Lord's generosity."

With the Soul Cocoon Divine Pill, whatever problem the Spirit Core has can be restored to its original state.

However, this legendary medicine is too precious; Niu Yuan thinks his Spirit Core is fine—though lacking energy prevents Beast Transformation, using the Soul Cocoon Divine Pill might be a waste?

He knows how much the Lord paid for this Soul Cocoon Divine Pill, and that the Lord bestowed such a precious medicine for his use.

Sigh… I'll take it for now; if after ten days the Spirit Core's energy is still depleted, I'll use the Soul Cocoon Divine Pill then.

In the Great Hall's silence, Shi Jia Dan, leading Niu Bin and others, rushed straight to the Lord's Residence, following the guards into the Administrative Hall.

All eyes fell on the two entering; after Shi Jia Dan reported to the Lord about the trip to Kuangsha City, he also presented the Soul Cocoon Divine Pill.

"Shi Jia Dan, give it directly to Niu Yuan." Shi Jiu waved his hand, not wanting to look, lest his heart ache each time.

Shi Jia Dan, obeying the order, walked toward the Chancellor.

All eyes followed the Soul Cocoon Divine Pill as Niu Yuan reached out, taking the medicine from Shi Jia Dan; his heart raced, and a flush of color returned to his pallid face.

"Lord, Kuangsha City has an herb called alkaline grass…" Shi Jia Dan said, "I tried it myself and felt nothing, but after Niu Bin and the others ate it, they said they could sense pure energy within the Spirit Core."

Niu Bin, carrying a large bundle, stood in the hall with his head down in silence; then he stepped forward quietly, removed the heavy pack from his back, and gently placed the bundle, as tall as a person, on the ground with careful hands.

"Lord, this is the dry alkaline grass I bought myself; eating it directly or steeping it in hot water makes my Spirit Core feel very comfortable," Niu Bin said earnestly.

Shi Jiu, intrigued, sat up straight in his chair, looked at Niu Bin and asked, "Bring it up, let me try."

Chancellor Niu Yuan, also curious, steadied his restless heart upon hearing the Lord speak, and thought, "This thing called dry alkaline grass smells really tasty."

Niu Bin's face showed a hint of reluctance as he watched the guards open his bundle, then the wooden box inside, and he took out a large handful of his dry alkaline grass, offering it to the Lord above.

Everyone gathered to watch; the other Beastfolk were fine, but Niu Yuan couldn't restrain himself, reaching in and scooping a handful of dry alkaline grass to chew.

The Lord above also tasted a small handful, chewing the dry grass; although its texture was softer than the grass here, his Spirit Core showed no change.

Conversely, Niu Yuan's pallid face froze; it seemed the ancient bovine nature within him was stunned by the tasty treat, and after a moment he resumed eating.

"Lord, this…" Niu Yuan's pallid face turned flushed, his bell‑like eyes shining, while he kept scooping dry alkaline grass, saying, "After eating this dry alkaline grass, I felt a faint but very gentle pure energy, different from the violent energy accumulated in the Spirit Core when eating meat."

Niu Yuan couldn't stop eating.

Shi Jiu stared at Niu Yuan in amazement, "Your Spirit Core now has energy?"

Niu Yuan, still eating, replied, "The energy in this dry alkaline grass is small, but I do feel a thread of energy restored."

Once the Spirit Core's depletion gains energy, it means recovery; after nurturing it for a few days, there should be no major issues.

More importantly, there has never been a specific remedy for Spirit Core depletion; either Beastfolk endure it themselves, or they cannot undergo Beast Transformation again.

Unexpectedly, the dry alkaline grass brought from the desert actually solved Chancellor Niu Yuan's dilemma!

Everyone's expressions shifted repeatedly; while Niu Yuan hadn't finished the dry alkaline grass in the wooden box, they quickly scooped a small handful to taste.

The Beastfolk present split into two extremes.

The ancient herbivorous races' eyes glowed red with excitement, while the ancient purely carnivorous races remained indifferent.

Shi Jiu watched the reactions below, recalling the Soul Cocoon Divine Pill he barely obtained from the Great Witch; only four exist in the world, and there may never be more.

He said, "Since you've recovered, I won't grant you the Soul Cocoon Divine Pill."

Niu Yuan didn't object, continuing to eat the dry alkaline grass while returning the Soul Cocoon Divine Pill.

He now thinks the more important thing is how to purchase more dry alkaline grass.

Niu Yuan immediately instructed Shi Jia Dan on how to trade with Kuangsha City; Shi Jiu said nothing after hearing it, and the Great Hall fell silent.

Only Niu Bin, with a pained expression, carried the empty wooden box back from the ground; he hadn't even eaten any himself, yet in a short time everyone had finished it.

Niu Yuan glanced at Niu Bin, then proposed to Shi Jiu, "Lord, I suggest we agree to cooperate with Kuangsha City; the dry alkaline grass is at least effective for half the races' citizens in our domain. Sending it to the icy northern frontier's Iron Bull garrison on the continent will surely strengthen the entire garrison's combat power."

The dry alkaline grass is rich in pure, gentle energy; some Beastfolk races can't sense it, but others, once they eat it, find it comparable to a medicine, even more useful than a medicine.

In war, the difference between having medicine and not is still considerable.

This is equivalent to the warriors in the Iron Bull garrison gaining an extra "medicine" compared to other races; doesn't that greatly boost their strength?

Shi Jiu, excited, slammed the gavel: "I agree, buy it!"

Hearing the Lord's decision, Niu Yuan wore a delighted expression; the trade hadn't even begun, yet he was already looking forward to it like Niu Bin and the others.

……

"Lord's Wife is truly remarkable; she produced the miraculous green juice granted by the Beast God! I'm telling you, anyone who doesn't drink it will definitely regret it."

"Sssaha, this cup of verdant liquid smells so fresh, and drinking it feels super comfortable!"

"No knowledge! This thing called green juice is simply delicious! I feel like I'm lying under a cool big tree."

"High price, I kneel and beg for green juice; I can't buy it daily, can you be quicker and give me a cup? My young ones are crying from craving."

"It's so silky, the texture is delicate with a hint of sweetness; I think I could drink a hundred cups a day!"

Kuangsha City's citizens have also been boiling with excitement lately.

The Mountain Sea Spray Hall recently launched a green beverage called green juice; all Beastfolk who bought it were astonished, feeling a never‑before experienced gentle energy that made their Spirit Core feel very comfortable.

On the way back from Mountain Sea Spray Hall, hearing everyone praising green juice, Xiang Sa proudly returned to the Planting Base, hurried to find Lin Manzhi who was at the Planting Base.