19: Prepare soil andPlanting
Li Mei begins by kneeling down and gently loosening the soil around the edges of the mystical space using a small gardening spade she crafted from a leftover piece of wood. The soil is rich and dark, unlike anything she's seen in the mortal world, almost as though it's infused with magic.
As she digs the small holes for the seeds, she whispers a prayer to the land, asking for its blessings and for the herbs to grow strong. She then carefully places each seed in the holes, covering them gently with soil. She sprinkles a few drops of the mystical water on top of the freshly planted seeds, watching as the water quickly seeps into the ground, making it seem as though the earth itself is absorbing it eagerly.
Within moments of watering the seeds, Li Mei notices the plants beginning to shift. The Mountain Ginseng seed begins to sprout delicate green shoots, the Red Sage leaves unfurling into tight spirals, and the Jade Leaves start to glimmer faintly as they break through the soil. She stands in awe as the plants seem to grow in real-time, their progress accelerated by the unique properties of the space.