Shennong’s breathing grew heavy as he looked at the small piece of wood. He then snatched the other pieces from his brother’s hand and peered at them closely. Meanwhile, the elders by the bonfire ceased conversing; judging from Shennong’s expression, something big was about to happen.

“Brother of mine!” Shennong jerked his head up. “Are these all… real? You must know that there are many poisonous grasses in the mountain. If we get any of them wrong, someone will die for it!”

“The poisonous plants and herbs recorded here were all personally tasted by the child called Lie Shan. He’s labeled which are poisonous and which aren’t. The one in your hand can be used in medicine, and these other ones are poisonous!

“It’s an amazing thing, really. These herbs or...