Huang Mingyue didn't ask about Xiao Li's harvest. Seeing that there were no more spiritual herbs, she decided to go and wander around elsewhere.
"Little sister Ali, will you come with us?"
Xiao Li shook her head and refused; she preferred to be alone.
Huang Mingyue had already anticipated this, and she was just asking.
Luo Chuanyi took out a barrier-breaking talisman, and the three of them left the barrier and went their separate ways.
Xiao Li followed the water vapor to the riverbank, where she encountered a long-horned pig that came to drink water. It snorted hot air and headbutted Xiao Li.
Xiao Li beheaded it with a single sword strike. The sword, imbued with spiritual power, was like a divine weapon, slicing off its head without leaving a trace of blood.
Perfect timing for a picnic.
Over the next few days, Xiao Li wandered around the area, specifically searching for spirit beast dens. There were many good things inside, and many spirit beasts were guarding the treasures.
It wasn't until the ninth day that she headed towards the exit, as the secret realm was about to close.
At this moment, the secret realm shook, and Xiao Li was pushed out of the secret realm by a repulsive force. People were continuously sent out of the exit.
A moment later, the secret realm trembled and slowly disappeared into the world.
The secret realm has been claimed as its owner.
Xiao Li looked around but didn't see Huang Mingyue. Instead, Luo Chuanyi appeared in the distance looking disheveled.
He nodded to Xiaoli but didn't come over to greet her.
Xiao Li understood immediately; this was the female protagonist's destiny, and Huang Mingyue must have found the spirit of the secret realm.
Not knowing where she was, Xiaoli decided to go home first.
The journey was fraught with danger, but they encountered two petty thieves, who were dealt with by Xiao Li.
As soon as she got home, Xiaoli went to see Xiaoxiao to let her know she was safe before returning to her room to take stock of her loot.
Thirty-five fire spirit crystals, forty-three wood spirit crystals, twenty-eight water spirit crystals, forty-two earth spirit crystals, eleven gold spirit crystals, and a large number of spirit herbs, estimated to be at least tens of thousands.
Xiao Li's hands started itching again. Alchemists were also very rare in this world, so she decided to continue refining pills.
She bought several books, an alchemy furnace, and a large quantity of medicinal herbs, and began practicing alchemy.
Xiao Xiao was very supportive when she learned that her daughter had inherited the skills of an alchemist. She even asked Huang Jinxuan to find many pill formulas for her daughter to practice with.
Even if Xiaoxiao didn't ask Huang Jinxuan for help, he would still collect the pill formulas. These are inheritances, they are too rare.
The Huang family is about to produce an alchemist. As long as nothing unexpected happens, Xiao Li will be able to become a master.
Huang Jinxuan valued her even more than Xiaoxiao.
Xiao Li studied all the pill formulas in this world, and they were very similar to those in the cultivation world. She started with the simplest ones and refined them one batch after another.
A few days later, Huang Mingyue also returned. The two understood each other implicitly, each harboring their own secrets, and decided to keep them to themselves.
However, after Huang Mingyue learned of Xiao Li's fortuitous encounter, she sent her many spiritual herbs, which Xiao Li accepted all of, but returned only a bottle of detoxifying pills.
Huang Mingyue hadn't expected such an unexpected gain. The poison in her body hadn't been cleared yet, which greatly affected her cultivation speed.
This bottle of pills came at just the right time; it will be of great use to her.
A month later, people from Zhongzi City arrived in pairs, with Huang Jinyu of the Huang family leading the way.
Although he was of the same generation as Huang Jinxuan, his cultivation was far superior, so Huang Jinxuan could only call him Martial Uncle.
"Brother Xuan, it's been a long time."
Xiao Ning'er gave Huang Jinxuan a shy smile.
Xiao Li got goosebumps when she thought that she and Huang Jinxuan were the same age, and that Huang Jinxuan was already sixty years old this year.
Huang Jinxuan stared at Xiao Ning'er for a long time, lost in thought. It had been so long since they last met; he hadn't expected that Fairy Xiao had changed so much.
In fact, Xiao Ning'er looks like she's in her thirties, not old, but with a touch of maturity.
"Brother Xuan, we must have a proper get-together this time."
Huang Jinxuan laughed and nodded.
"Of course, it's rare to see an old friend like us, so we must have a few more drinks, please!"
The group walked towards the hall, where fine wine and food had already been prepared to entertain them.
Xiao Ning'er frowned. Brother Xuan didn't seem as enthusiastic as before. Was it because they hadn't seen each other for so long?
Soon, she found out the reason: sitting next to Huang Jinxuan was a woman who looked seven parts like herself.
The woman looked to be in her early twenties, with skin as smooth as cream, a rosy complexion, a charming smile, and beautiful, expressive eyes.
She's younger and prettier than me.
A surge of anger welled up inside her, and she felt incredibly bitter.
When Huang Jinxuan saw Xiao Ning'er looking over, he felt a little awkward, but then he relaxed.
"This is my wife, Xiaoxiao."
He was very proud when he said that.
Recently, Ali's alchemy skills have improved. She gave herself a Spirit-Replenishing Pill as a tribute, and sent her mother a Youth-Restoring Pill and a Youth-Preserving Pill.
That's why Xiaoxiao went from being in her thirties to having the peak appearance she had at eighteen.
Xiao Xiao, who was originally just a middle-aged woman, suddenly regained her stunning beauty, which was truly delightful.
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