Chapter 70: Nine-Leaf Spirit Ginseng_1
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However, though four thousand Qian Gold might sound substantial, it is in fact the total output over a span of ten years.
Also, the amount consumed in the process is massive.
Just the Spirit Gathering Array alone requires a replacement of Spirit Stones every five years, with each replacement costing five Spirit Stones. That averages out to an expenditure of one Spirit Stone per year.
In addition, maintaining the vitality of the Spirit Field is a tremendous issue. A Spirit Field without vitality is akin to a human body lacking various vitamins; it is very easy for the Spirit Medicines to grow poorly, even die.
The best source of vitality comes from the fermented materials imbued with spirituality, such as rice straw from the harvested Spirit Rice, leftover purple leaves from the Purple Leaf, and residuals from Spirit Fish and Spirit Meat.
The primary source of vitality, however, comes from the feces of the nurtured Spirit Beasts.