As Qin Muxian silently restored his Magical Power, he felt deeply confused and bewildered.

He recalled the Demon Wolf’s initial appearance. Its demonic aura had been potent and its presence steady. Both its appearance and behavior had showcased a high degree of combat prowess and intelligence, like a perfect killing machine.

However, the Demon Wolf’s later performance was a stark contrast to its initial image. Not only did its combat strength plummet, but an utterly bizarre situation had occurred—it had actually gone into heat in the middle of a fierce battle.

This phenomenon was completely beyond Qin Muxian’s comprehension, leaving him utterly baffled and astounded.

’Could it be that it was cooped up in the Array for so long that it couldn’t hold back once it got out?

Or maybe the Demon Wolf came into contact with some kind of stimulant inside the Array. The battle would have accelerated the substance’s circulation in its body, causing that to happen after it emerged.

That must be what made it act that way.’

The more Qin Muxian thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

...

Before entering the Array, Jiang Xu prepared his defenses.

Upon entering the Array, he didn’t sense any attacks.

So after a few minutes, he lowered his defenses and looked around.

’It really is a Spirit Medicine Garden!’

Jiang Xu saw a stone tablet before him with the words "Spirit Medicine Garden" carved on it.

The Spirit Medicine Garden was lush and verdant, with all sorts of rare medicinal herbs growing everywhere. Before his eyes was a scene bursting with life; various Spirit Grasses and Spirit Medicines he had only ever read about in Ancient Texts grew in abundance, exuding a rich, fragrant aroma.

He approached the stone tablet and carefully read the text. Besides the three large words for "Spirit Medicine Garden," there was also an introduction to the area and a list of precautions.

Jiang Xu glanced around and saw that the Spirit Medicines here were cleverly organized according to their different properties and effects.

Some were for strengthening the body and enhancing Cultivation, some for healing injuries and restoring Magical Power, and others were auxiliary ingredients for refining Elixirs. He was inwardly amazed at the Array Family’s profound heritage and their unique insights into cultivating Spirit Medicine.

’Tier Two Upper Grade Ganoderma Grass, which enhances one’s Essence and is effective even for Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivators. Vermilion Fruit, capable of significantly boosting Cultivation and increasing cultivation speed.

Dragon’s Blood Grass, containing potent Life Force, works wonders for healing injuries and restoring stamina. Profound Yin Grass, rich in Yin Attribute Spiritual Qi, is often used to refine Elixirs for treating yin-cold ailments.

Jade Bone Flower strengthens the bones and increases physical fortitude. Celestial Soul Grass helps elevate one’s Divine Sense, enhancing Spiritual Power and perception...’

Jiang Xu’s gaze swept quickly over the Medicine Field; he could identify every Spirit Medicine without error. He was grateful he had spent so much time studying tomes on spirit medicine, which allowed him to so adeptly identify these precious herbs now.

However, many of the Spirit Medicines before him were protected by powerful Restrictions, which Jiang Xu found to be a thorny problem. He knew these Restrictions couldn’t be undone in a moment; they required time and precise manipulation.

The thought that the Foundation Establishment Cultivators could enter the Array at any moment made Jiang Xu’s heart race with anxiety. If he couldn’t collect these Spirit Medicines before they arrived, these Treasures would fall into others’ hands.

’I have to move fast!’ Jiang Xu silently urged himself.

Jiang Xu first focused his attention on the Spirit Medicines not covered by any Restriction. The Restrictions on these herbs had failed over time, making them the easiest targets.

Despite having the Sub-Insects to help, Jiang Xu chose not to summon them. He knew his own control was limited and that he couldn’t command the Sub-Insects with enough finesse for harvesting.

In the Spirit Medicine Garden, every type of Spirit Grass had its own unique harvesting method and technique. The slightest mistake could drastically reduce its value and potency, so Jiang Xu decided to harvest them himself.

He cautiously approached each Spirit Medicine not protected by a Restriction, carefully observing its condition and characteristics before harvesting it according to the correct method he had memorized.

His movements were gentle and precise, taking care to avoid any unnecessary damage to the Spirit Medicine.

He needed to be fast, but not hasty.

As time ticked by, Jiang Xu kept a watchful eye on the entrance.

Suddenly, Jiang Xu saw figures appear at the entrance.

’They’re here!’

Jiang Xu’s heart pounded. He knew his time was almost up.

He quickly yanked the Spirit Medicine he had just harvested free and carefully placed it into his Storage Bag. Although he wanted to keep collecting more, the figures at the entrance forced him to stop immediately.

He quickly found a concealed spot to hide, his eyes glued to the entrance as he watched the Foundation Establishment Cultivators file into the Array.

"So many Spirit Grasses!" Qin Muxian exclaimed in shock after entering and seeing the Spirit Medicines in the garden before him.

Hearing Qin Muxian’s exclamation, Jiang Xu sighed internally. ’With a Foundation Establishment Elder here, there’s no way I can keep harvesting.’

Fortunately, they had arrived late. They were clearly afraid of some danger within the Array and had deliberately waited until they were fully recovered before entering.

In that time, Jiang Xu had already collected most of the Spirit Medicines that weren’t protected by a Restriction.

He remained in his hiding spot, closely watching the activity around him. The four Foundation Establishment Cultivators who had entered spread out, each searching for valuable Spirit Medicines.

Jiang Xu noticed that most of them were extremely cautious, clearly aware of the danger and competition.

One Cultivator, however, was more impatient and greedy. He rushed recklessly toward the most precious-looking Spirit Medicines, trying to snatch them up before anyone else.

After entering the Spirit Medicine Garden, Qin Muxian began searching for the specific herb he needed: a Treasure Medicine capable of repairing the injury to Zong Ziqi’s Qi Sea.

Qin Muxian’s gaze swept across the Spirit Medicine Garden, his heart filled with a mix of anticipation and tension.

His fingers gently brushed past verdant leaves and vibrant flowers, feeling the potent Life Force and Spiritual Qi contained within. He carefully identified the properties and effects of each Spirit Medicine, using his prior research and knowledge to try and find a Treasure Medicine that could heal Zong Ziqi’s injury.

However, as time went on, Qin Muxian grew increasingly anxious. While he found several Spirit Medicines with restorative properties, none were potent enough to completely heal Zong Ziqi’s Qi Sea.

’Something’s wrong,’ he thought. ’This is a Tier Three Array, and the Guardian Demon Beast was nearly a Tier Three existence. So why isn’t there a Tier Three Treasure Medicine in this Spirit Medicine Garden?’

Qin Muxian realized he must have missed something.

He began to re-examine his line of thought, trying to pinpoint the problem. As he carefully observed the surrounding environment and the distribution of the Spirit Medicines, his gaze was suddenly drawn to a patch of seemingly ordinary grass.

The fluctuations of Spiritual Qi emanating from that patch were different from elsewhere. They weren’t strong, but they were remarkably stable and profound. His interest piqued, Qin Muxian approached the patch, pushed aside the leaves, and discovered a Spirit Medicine he hadn’t noticed before.