It seems that spending those two hundred high-grade spirit stones was definitely worthwhile; the system has been much more reliable this time. Ye Xiruo carefully examined the greenery five times, feeling its warmth. Everything was ready; she could start refining pills.
Piles of medicinal herbs were thrown into the greenery by Ye Xiruo, melting continuously and turning into piles of medicinal liquid or powder. She then enveloped them with her spiritual power and placed them aside, awaiting the final fusion process.
Despite having made thorough preparations, she still failed three times in a row. Unmoved, she poured out the waste from the greenery and continued refining with a blank expression.
This process had been repeated three times, but fortunately it didn't become a vicious cycle. On the fourth attempt, three low-grade aphrodisiac pills were finally successfully refined. The pills were happily put away, and this first batch was definitely worth treasuring.
For the next few days, Ye Xiruo devoted herself to alchemy in the space, neglecting sleep and meals. Of course, she wasn't just refining aphrodisiac pills, but also pills like the Youth Preservation Pill, Heart Purification Pill, Ice Heart Pill, and Rejuvenation Pill. The spiritual energy in the space was more abundant, and her true energy recovered much faster after being depleted. Through this continuous process, her true energy became more refined, and her rank as a fifth-grade alchemist stabilized. Of course, she had never registered with her own guild, so the outside world's impression of her remained that of a lowly first-grade alchemist from half a year ago.
Ye Xiruo was waiting to give them a big surprise. Standing up, he looked at the hundreds of bottles of pills piled around him, and his somewhat pale face finally regained some color. In his eyes, these pills were just pure white spirit stones.
After taking the sleeping baby out of the space, Ye Xiruo, carrying the fruits of her labor over the past few days, vanished from the space.
"Mingxi, quickly prepare two large tables of food for me, and tell them it's for my second senior brother."
"Really? Junior Sister is so concerned about me right after she came out of seclusion. I'm really touched."
Ye Xiru gritted her teeth, just wanting to make her second senior brother take the blame, but how did she end up being caught out?
"Second Senior Brother, what a coincidence! I just came out of seclusion. Please make yourself at home. I'll be right back." Mingxi had already prepared hot water. Ye Xiruo poured in a bottle of essential oil, jumped in with a splash, and enjoyed a comfortable hot bath. Feeling refreshed, she got up. After dinner, she could go to bed peacefully. Life couldn't be better.
"Second Brother, you're still here."
"Of course, I'm waiting for the big meal that Xiaoyezi has prepared for me, aren't I?"
"That's great, I don't even need to deliver them." The dishes on both tables were clearly mine. That wretched second senior brother, next time I'll just let the eldest senior brother take the blame.
"Second Prince, Young Master, the meal is ready."
"Bring it up quickly." These past two days, she'd been busy refining pills and hadn't eaten properly. She'd been eating rich, meaty dishes every day and was tired of them. Finally, seeing the bright green bok choy, the vibrant red carrots, and the light vegetable porridge, Ye Xiruo's eyes lit up. Master Zhang was indeed a talented man.
Ye Xiruo placed the two plates of shredded carrots directly in front of Si Hao: "Second Senior Brother, this is Master Zhang's specialty dish. You must try it."
Then came another plate of bright green bok choy, and Si Hao's face almost turned green.
"Junior Sister has just emerged from seclusion and needs to replenish these influences more than anyone else. How can Senior Brother compete with her for them?"
"My second senior brother works tirelessly day and night for the Pill King Hall, and I feel very guilty about it. This is my way of thanking him."
Si Hao's face darkened further, and he thanked him with two plates of vegetables: "These aren't rare delicacies, we're all one family, so don't be so modest. This is enough for me."
What are these? Beggar's chicken, salted duck, braised beef with potatoes, and a grilled fish. Really, these are all you need; leave the dregs to Ye Xiruo.
Ye Xiruo remained silent and began to drink her soup and eat her vegetables. After she was about half full, she tugged at Si Hao's sleeve and looked at Han Zi with a sincere expression: "Second Senior Brother, since you have already accepted my thanks, it wouldn't be too much to ask me to grant you one more small request, would it?"
"What are the requirements?"
"I recently refined a large batch of aphrodisiac pills. Second Senior Brother, please help me test the waters."
Si Hao sprayed a mouthful of tea directly onto Ye Xiruo's face: "What are you doing making aphrodisiacs? And you want me to test them out? Let me tell you, no way, I have no problem with them at all."
Ye Xiruo was speechless. Well, it was her expression that was a bit off, causing her second senior brother to misunderstand: "I know you're definitely fine, but it's always good to have something on hand, you never know when we might need it."
“No need.” Si Hao said, enunciating each word clearly, his expression utterly ferocious.
"Alright, alright! Second Senior Brother, you must never regret this later. The aphrodisiac pill I refined has very little harm to people, and its effects will exceed your expectations."
Si Hao's lips twitched. Where had his pure and lovely junior sister gone? Was the one in front of him a fake?
"I will absolutely not regret it."
"Alright, alright! I'll give it to Senior Brother when he comes out of seclusion, okay?"
Si Hao thought to himself, as long as you don't give it to me, it doesn't matter who else gets harmed.
"Junior Sister, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
Ye Xiruo quickly grabbed Si Hao: "I haven't finished yet! Why are you in such a hurry to have a baby? Give me a bottle of aphrodisiac! I guarantee it will make your wish come true."
"Has Junior Sister been brainwashed by the aphrodisiac pill?" Si Hao cried out in anguish.
"Second Senior Brother, don't be like this! I just want you to help me sell the cheapest pills I've ever made. Why do you look so lifeless?"
"What? You want me to help you sell pills?" Si Hao's voice suddenly rose several octaves. "Why didn't you say so earlier?" I thought you wanted me to eat them!
"Yes, as far as I know, the Youth Preservation Pill and the Aphrodisiac will definitely sell like hotcakes, so I made a little extra. Of course, there are other pills as well, and the quality is pretty good."
"Give it to me! I won't charge you rent."
Ye Xiruo snorted coldly: "I've already paid. You were just eating a free meal. You're too naive, Second Senior Brother."
Si Hao glanced at the spatial ring; it contained six or seven hundred bottles of pills, half of which were aphrodisiacs. It seemed his junior sister had a deep love for aphrodisiac pills. The remaining half were anti-aging pills, which was understandable.
Si Hao, his face dark with worry, clutched his heart and went back. He then distributed Ye Xiruo's pills to various pill shops for sale and made a brief announcement.
As it turns out, Junior Sister's judgment was exceptionally sharp. The aphrodisiac pills were in short supply, and several distinguished guests even wanted to purchase large quantities of them.
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