Huo Wei started with the land, addressing the fundamental issues of soil quality before moving on to the water sources visible everywhere in the village. Whether it was wells, ponds, reservoirs, or natural rivers, he neutralized the water quality of every visible source using substances extracted from the mountains and woods.
In reality, these changes were not obvious in the short term. They required accumulation over time and slow, careful observation. However, half a year was more than enough.
