Great Xia, Year Seven, September Ninth, the latter half of the night
The disturbances caused by Xia Hong's breakthrough within the Inner City in the first half of the night are not the focus now. For those stationed outside the city and within the Great Xia Territory, early September marks an extraordinary period.
Though Crystal Fruits, which can merely stave off hunger without offering cultivation benefits, are not considered precious resources in Great Xia today, they are still classified as key stockpile materials by the Harvesting Department.
The reason is simple: first, when mashed and mixed with water, and supplemented with Beast Meat powder, they can be made into a nutritious rice pudding for children, significantly enhancing a child's physique; second, Crystal Fruits can serve as a staple and, when ground into powder, are an aromatic spice that significantly enhances the taste of food.
