"Junior Sister, Master has emerged from seclusion." It was the voice of the eldest brother. Oh no, there wasn't even time to put away the remaining two doses of medicinal herbs.

"That's wonderful," Ye Xiruo turned around, blocking the medicinal herbs behind her.

"Yes, I'll go to Medicine King Valley with you the day after tomorrow."

"So fast."

"The medicinal spring is most effective at this time of year. If you miss it this time, you'll have to wait another year."

"Then we should seize the opportunity; it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance."

"This is a spot that Master managed to get from the Medicine King with great difficulty."

"I will definitely work hard to cultivate."

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. You still have me as your senior brother and Lao Er. Even if it really comes down to contributing to the Pill King Hall, it won't be your turn."

"Yes, senior brother."

Meeting Brother Xiu Qi, her master, and senior brothers like Zi Shu and Si Hao was her greatest fortune.

"How did your alchemy go this afternoon, Junior Sister?"

"It's alright." Ye Xiruo felt a little guilty, hoping that her senior brother wouldn't find out.

"Four top-grade pills, three high-grade pills, and two mid-grade pills. Junior Sister is indeed a peerless genius; she has refined top-grade pills so quickly." Zishu was overjoyed when he saw the pills lying in the greenery.

Ye Xiruo pointed to the medicinal herbs next to the greenery.

Zishu glanced at the key point and sighed, "Junior Sister, truly powerful alchemists never care about the quality of medicinal herbs, because no matter the quality of the herbs, they can still refine the best pills." Zishu's expression was serious, and she exuded an aura of authority without being angry.

"I was just a little anxious and wanted to give it a try."

"I don't mean to blame you. It's not wrong to try it out occasionally and find your confidence and feel for alchemy. But the most important thing is to constantly hone your mental strength and control, and improve your alchemy skills."

"I understand, senior brother. Thank you for your guidance."

"Let me tell you a trick: if you refine the same pill a hundred times, you will eventually succeed in refining a top-grade pill."

Ye Xiruo facepalmed. She never expected that her senior brother would also learn to tell lame jokes. Isn't this what they call making up for lack of talent with hard work?

"Alright, junior sister, let's go see Master! He'll be very happy if he knows that you've successfully refined a top-grade pill so quickly."

"Congratulations on your completion of seclusion, Master."

Jing Li looked exactly the same as she had a few days ago. Layers of gorgeous crimson robes outlined her perfect figure, and her stunningly beautiful face still carried a hint of unbridled arrogance.

"Be extra careful on your journey to Medicine King Valley."

"Please rest assured, Master. I wonder if there's any news about Brother Xiu Qi?"

"He wasn't in a stronghold I was familiar with; he was out there fighting the enemy alone, breaking through in desperate situations."

Ye Xiruo's heart immediately clenched: "Brother Xiu Qi wouldn't know what kind of danger he would face alone."

"He won't die so easily." As a noble of the Ice Spirit Clan, possessing the bloodline of one of the world's top powers, once the power of his bloodline inheritance is activated, he may not be able to roam freely in the Ancient Domain, but he can certainly protect himself.

Ye Xiruo was unaware of these things; she was in a state of complete confusion and didn't even hear Zishu calling her.

"Ah, Master, what is it?"

"You're taking one of the kitchen staff to open a restaurant."

"Yes, restaurants are full of people and gossip, making them a good place to gather intelligence. Moreover, I won't appear in the open, so I won't attract any retaliation. The benefits are also quite considerable, so why not do it?"

"Good idea. More than a dozen people will be reporting to you tomorrow. They are all business geniuses, so you can use them with confidence."

"Thank you, Master."

"By the way, Master, Junior Sister has refined some top-grade pills in the past few days."

"Oh." A smile flashed across Jing Li's exquisite and perfect face as she looked at Ye Xiruo.

Ye Xiruo nodded with a forced smile: "It was just luck, taking advantage of the good quality of the medicinal herbs."

"let me see."

Ye Xiruo handed over the medicine bottle, and Jing Li poured out a top-grade pill and ate it like a candy.

"The taste is good, and the effect is twice that of a regular top-grade Qi-restoring pill. This is all thanks to you." Jing Li nodded in satisfaction. Even with top-grade medicinal materials, it is not easy to achieve such an effect.

In fact, Jing Li had no idea that the quality of the medicinal herbs in the space was above that of top-grade medicinal herbs.

After leaving her master's place, it was still not dark. Ye Xiruo prepared to go back and refine the remaining two batches of medicinal herbs, so as to experience the difference between top-grade and high-grade pills.

"Greetings, Young Master."

"Get up! Judging from your clothes, you don't look like someone from the kitchen."

"This is a letter for you."

Ye Xiruo opened the letter, her smile widening. "Where are they? Take me to them." Ye Xiruo's voice was urgent.

"In the front hall."

Ye Xiruo took large strides, her jet-black hair leaving streaks of black in the air.

"Thank you very much." Ye Xiruo rewarded him with a Qi-restoring pill, tidied his appearance, and pushed open the door of the front hall.

Dressed in a black, fitted outfit, with an ancient longsword hanging at her waist, three spatial rings on her wrists, and a paper fan in her hand, Hua Rong was the woman with a serene and elegant demeanor. And who else could it be but Qing Zhiyi, with her serene beauty and jade-like features?

"Second Senior Brother, Hua Rong, it's been a long time." Upon seeing his old friend, Ye Xiruo was naturally overjoyed.

"Young Master." Hua Rong smiled, her face as beautiful as a flower, showing no malice, only joy.

If only Ye Xi knew that she had made the right friend.

"Young Master of the Hua Family".

"You two should stop flattering and bragging to each other." Qing Zhiyi, dressed in a green robe, possessed a jade-like radiance that was understated, and her gentle features could almost melt the harshest ice and snow in the world.

"Tsk tsk tsk, it's only been a few days, and Ye Zi has actually become the young master." Hua Rong teased casually.

Ye Xiruo brewed a pot of tea and poured three cups.

"The master is very good."

Hua Rong rolled her eyes: "Ye Zi, I know you're suffering inside."

Ye Xiruo asked blankly, "What?" She didn't know why she was suffering.

"Your master is the most beautiful woman on the continent, and I've heard that your senior brother is also a celestial being. Not to mention your grandmaster. I understand you. It's not your fault that you look like this."

Ye Xiruo was speechless. Although Hua Rong was telling the truth, did she have to emphasize so seriously that she was ugly?

"You continue."

"Ye Zi, don't worry. Although I can't compete with you in terms of looks, I'm not afraid of you in terms of wealth. By the way, as for looks, Xiu Qi Yu's appearance is no less than that of the Palace Master."

"Brother Xiu Qi is in seclusion and will come out once he breaks through to the Nascent Soul stage."

"Nascent Soul." Hua Rong was so shocked she couldn't speak. (To be continued.)