The Medicine Cultivating tribe wasn't opposed to integrating into Dawu, and were even proactively merging with them.
After all, Chu Yuan had given them a new home.
When Yao Ling'er brought various benefits, they got even more motivated, hoping that one day they could return to the South Xuanyu with the posture of a sovereign, restoring the glory their ancestors once brought.
To let the newly acquired Medicine Cultivating tribe stand tall in the Eternal World.
At present, Dawu, after absorbing the land of Si-Fu, kept growing stronger, and there was no heedless power around to offend it.
Even powers that possess Primordial God have to weigh in.
And in recent times, the relationship between Dawu and Shieldmoon Sect was very close — the nation and the sect mutually exchange knowledge — suggesting that they may form an alliance anytime.
"God position, tenth level!"
More than a month after returning to Dawu, Chu Yuan's realm broke through to the tenth level of God Position.
In this period, he had been taking divine elixirs refined from divine drugs grown by the Medicine Cultivating tribe. The potency of these elixirs, which was dozens of times faster than common elixirs, saved Chu Yuan a lot of time and paved way for his breakthrough to a higher realm.
Otherwise, it would take him several months to achieve a breakthrough.
"No wonder the Medicine Cultivating Tribe had become the most capable aide of the Emperor Qingmu Changsheng in the early years, they indeed play a significant role. They are beneficial to an entire nation; it was worth bringing them back from Nan Xuan domain," Chu Yuan thought to himself.
Chu Yuan was in high spirits.
April, thirty-sixth year of Dawu.
It had been more than a year since Dawu arrived in the East Xuanyu.
Chu Xiaoniang also came to East Xuanyu from the Martial Domain, cultivating beside Chu Yuan, sometimes she would go to Shieldmoon Sect to meet Chu Chenyao, staying in both places.
Recently, the Shieldmoon Sect had received quite a few King-grade God Pills and spiritual rice due to Dawu, Chu Yuan had also gifted some Sky Element Tea to Luo Yueying.
Meanwhile, they also understood the importance of maintaining good relations with Chu Yuan, so they sent some things that Dawu needed from their own territories.
The Shieldmoon Sect was very smart, no matter how strong Dawu becomes in the future, they would always stand unbeatable because of this relationship.
"I should go and see how things are at the Medicine Cultivating tribe."
Chu Yuan left the Royal Palace and went to the Medicine Cultivating tribe.
Just a little over a month's time, the place had undergone a great transformation.
"Growing divine herbs is a minor method, the true strength of my clan lies in nurturing marijuana. With our bodies nurturing a unique superior medicine—the immortal Divine Drug!" said Medicinal Spirit, her eyes filled with determination.
Mana surged forth, seemingly forming a domain.
Chu Yuan then saw a lotus of azure green, coursing with threads of electric light like it was germinating amidst chaos.
This lotus was an extremely bizarre Divine Drug and seemed to be another form of Medicinal Spirit's transformation.
"The Azure Lotus, the Everlasting Azure Lotus," said Chu Yuan.
"At the God Position, members of the Medicine Nurturer Clan can practice the medicine nurturing technique, cultivating a second incarnation within themselves. This Everlasting Azure Lotus is a seed left by the ancestors and only the clan leader can cultivate it," explained Medicinal Spirit.
"But to nurture this drug, one needs to infuse it with their spirit, soul, and mana—it is akin to nurturing our own life."
"If the drug is destroyed, at best, your cultivation level would plummet, and at worst, it would bring about your downfall," added Medicinal Spirit.
"Indeed, it's fascinating," mused Chu Yuan.
"It was my ancestor who once nurtured a longevity herb for the Great Emperor of the Green Wood. The fact that the Green Wood Great Emperor ended up as one of the Five Ancient Emperors is greatly attributed to the longevity herb nurtured by my ancestors.
In essence, the Green Wood Great Emperor was the making of my ancestors, and at the same time, my ancestors also made the Great Emperor," said Medicinal Spirit.
As she spoke, the indelible marks unfolded scenes from the ancient past.
A woman in green nurtured the longevity herb with blood, sweat, and tears, finally presenting it to a formidable Great Emperor.
The woman was the ancestor of the Medicine Nurturer Clan, and the Great Emperor was obviously the Green Wood Great Emperor.
With the acquisition of the longevity herb, the Green Wood Great Emperor could finally compete with the other four emperors.
"The Green Wood Great Emperor brought glory and eternal honor to the Medicine Nurturer Clan in the ancient times!" exclaimed Medicinal Spirit.
Looking at Chu Yuan, Medicinal Spirit made an oath, the Heart Demon Oath—a grand and unbreakable promise of loyalty.
"Today, I, Medicinal Spirit, pledge eternal loyalty to Your Majesty, just like my ancestors. I shall always be at Your Majesty's side as the most loyal servant," she declared.
This Heart Demon Oath was not taken lightly as it invoked the severe Heart Demon Technique. If violated, one would be afflicted with a Heart Demon Catastrophe.
She chose to entrust the Future of the Medicine Nurturer Clan to Chu Yuan, without any regrets in this lifetime!
"This Everlasting Azure Lotus is grown for Your Majesty. I, Medicinal Spirit, am willing to dedicate my life to cultivate a divine drug for the Great Emperor of Martial Power and hold no regret even until death!" she declared.