The soldiers quickly set to work. Some were skilled at pitching tents, others searched the perimeter for dry branches to start a fire, and the rest focused on preparing the game they had brought back.
Muxi was not idle, either. She continued to discuss the herbs gathered that afternoon with Professor Chen, Linyue, and Tang Yi. Picking up a plant, she said, "This herb may look ordinary, but it has a unique effect on treating infected wounds. We can grind it into a powder and apply it directly when needed, or extract its components to make a medicinal solution."
Professor Chen nodded in agreement, adding his own knowledge about the herb's pharmacology, which gave everyone a deeper understanding of how it worked.
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