Elder Lianqing was overjoyed that Ye Xiruo could repair the formation. She quickly took out the spirit stones Ye Xiruo needed and arranged them according to Ye Xiruo's requirements. Then she stood aside to protect Ye Xiruo.

With systematic guidance, Ye Xiruo naturally and smoothly repaired the formation. With proper care, these malnourished medium-grade spiritual herbs will grow healthily and robustly.

"Thank you so much."

"Elder Lianqing, you're too kind. It was nothing; it's my honor to be able to help."

She then glanced at the high-grade spiritual herb field, which was being well cared for. Ye Xiruo didn't trouble Elder Lianqing to open the barrier; she simply looked through it. Such a vast expanse of high-grade spiritual herbs was truly enviable. Ye Xiruo felt a great deal of stimulation; she wished she could have such a field of high-grade spiritual herbs in her own space someday.

"Actually, most of the medicinal herbs on Mount Sainte are not cultivated by ourselves, but are picked from the mountain."

"Hmm." The environment of the snow-capped mountains is very suitable for the growth of some spiritual herbs.

Through observation, Ye Xiruo discovered that the disciples of Saintess Peak were all very friendly, and the entire sect was peaceful, which was very different from the powerful and mysterious Saintess Peak that was rumored to be outside.

After bidding farewell to Elder Lianqing, Ye Xiruo returned to her residence and began cultivating. This was Saintess Peak, home to countless experts. For safety reasons, she definitely couldn't enter the spatial dimension and could only cultivate in her room using high-grade spirit stones.

Her strength has increased too quickly. The energy she absorbed from the medicinal spring in Medicine King Valley was finally refined into her own power with the help of heavenly lightning. Her seventh brother, Xiu Qi, is still in seclusion. If he accidentally levels up again, she will level up as well. Then she will soak in a lotus pond, which will cause her cultivation to increase by a lot again. This will definitely lead to an unstable foundation and affect her future cultivation.

The most urgent task is to consolidate one's cultivation. I wonder if Saintess Peak has a gravity training room. Ye Xiruo plans to ask Elder Lianqing when she has dinner.

During dinner, she not only met Elder Lianqing, but also Elder Lianchi. Elder Lianchi handed her a spatial ring containing five thousand high-grade wood-type spirit stones and about ten spirit herbs, ranging from grade seven to grade nine, mostly ice-type, likely special products of the snow mountain.

"I cannot accept such a valuable gift without having done anything in return."

"You have resolved a major issue for my Saintess Peak regarding the Spirit Medicine Heaven. This was ordered by the Saintess herself, so you don't need to refuse."

"Mount Sainte is full of geniuses, so I'm sure they could solve this problem perfectly even without me."

"Young Master, you're too kind. It's not just about this one matter; there's also your suggestion that Saintess Peak and Pill King Palace cooperate for mutual benefit. From now on, this matter will be entrusted to you." It was clear that the two elders' attitude towards her had improved considerably, presumably because of the Saintess.

While the Holy Maiden's words cannot be entirely trusted, there is certainly some truth to them. However, her current strength is too weak; even if she knew, what could she do? It's also correct for the Holy Maiden to conceal some things; maintaining one's true nature is essential for better cultivation.

"In that case, thank you for your kindness, Holy Maiden. I will certainly not let you down."

The expressions on the two elders' faces softened further, and soon a sumptuous dinner was prepared.

There were eight dishes and one soup in total. Half of them were meat dishes and the other half were vegetarian dishes, all of which were very exquisite.

Elder Lianqing enthusiastically introduced, "This is a Snowflake Rabbit. It grew up eating Snowflake Grass, so it has a delicious flavor, is full of spiritual energy, and is completely pure."

The snow rabbit was sliced ​​thinly, blanched briefly in salt water, and then served with a little sauce, resulting in an exceptionally delicious flavor.

And then there's that creamy golden ball, filled with some kind of fruit, coated in cheese. One bite, and a rich, creamy flavor explodes in your mouth—it's pure bliss! Ye Xiruo's favorite is the deep-fried small fish, palm-sized, spotless, coated in sauce, half-cooked by grilling, and then deep-fried until the bones and fins are incredibly crispy. One bite, and it's crunchy and chewy. And then there's the frozen, paper-thin slices of fish, dipped in sauce—even better than the best sashimi she'd ever had in her past life.

These fish must be specialties of the snow-capped mountains, rich in spiritual energy, and exceptionally delicious. If Ye Xiruo could eat such delicacies every day, she would gladly stay for a year or two.

Elder Lianchi and Elder Lianqing were very pleased to see that Ye Xiruo enjoyed the meal they had prepared.

Most of the food ended up in Ye Xiruo's stomach. Wiping her mouth, she realized she had inadvertently revealed her gluttonous nature. She hoped it wouldn't affect the reputation of the Pill King Palace.

By the way, Ye Xiruo took out two jars of high-grade spirit wine from her ring and handed them to the two elders; "These are spirit wines that I brewed myself. Although they have limited benefits for cultivation, they taste really good."

Elder Lianqing laughed, "Your skills are something even your master would praise. The few jars of wine we brought back from the Pill King's Palace were already devoured by them. This time, we'll have to hide them very carefully."

"I'm glad the two elders are happy."

It seemed she had left a good impression on the two elders. After the meal, the three of them took a walk around.

Taking the opportunity, Ye Xiruo inquired about the gravity training room. The two elders also disappointed her. Saintess Peak happened to have a gravity peak, which could temper the body, as well as a place specifically for tempering the soul and refining cultivation techniques. This made Ye Xiruo's blood boil.

"My cultivation has increased too quickly recently. To avoid an unstable foundation, I plan to cultivate on Saintess Peak for a period of time to consolidate my foundation before going to Lotus Pond to cultivate, so as not to disappoint the Saintess's good intentions."

Elder Lianqing nodded. As expected of someone the Holy Maiden valued; her humility and diligent cultivation were qualities many geniuses lacked. Faced with the temptation of advancement, she had actually overcome greed, maintained her true self, and focused on cultivation—truly worthy of a Divine Master's bloodline. If she could maintain this mindset forever, reaching the pinnacle was only a matter of time.

"It's already commendable that you have this intention. The Holy Maiden has already arranged the resources for your cultivation, so you can focus on your cultivation."

"Thank you, elders. Thank you, Holy Maiden."

"I will send a disciple tomorrow to take you to cultivate."

Saintess Peak was even more beautiful than she had imagined. That evening, back home, Ye Xiruo resumed her alchemy practice. Alchemy was the best way to cultivate spiritual power, and she could now perfectly refine third-grade pills. Tonight, she planned to begin refining fourth-grade pills; success was inevitable. What Ye Xiruo truly desired were high-grade pills.

Fourth-grade pills are more than five times more complex than third-grade pills. This is a hurdle for all alchemists. Overcoming it allows them to become intermediate alchemists, earning them respect and a life of honor and comfort. Failing to overcome it means struggling in vain, with limited recognition on the continent.