Refining the Imperial Pill

"What? The Sect Leader is back?"

Gu He had been enjoying afternoon tea in the courtyard. When he heard Xiao Yi Xian's words, surprise immediately appeared on his face.

He had been planning to leave within the next few days, yet Yun Yun had unexpectedly returned.

Had she come back two days later, the two of them would have missed each other.

However, once he recovered, a trace of delight appeared on Gu He's face.

Since Yun Yun had returned, it meant she had likely gathered all the medicinal herbs needed to refine the Imperial Pill.

Then he might as well stay a little longer. There was no rush, anyway.

Once his strength rose, even if Queen Medusa had taken the Heavenly Flames, Gu He was confident he could take them back.

Xiao Yi Xian added some hot water to the teapot, then refilled Gu He's cup. She nodded lightly and said, "When this disciple returned, the Sect Leader happened to be with Senior Sister Yan Ran."

Gu He lifted his teacup and took a sip, an expression of enjoyment on his face.

"Girl, how has your study of the Art of Alchemy been lately?" Gu He asked, looking at Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yi Xian smiled. "Teacher, this disciple can already refine Second-Grade Pills."

Gu He nodded at her words.

With the Sixth-Grade Alchemist inheritance he had imparted to her, Xiao Yi Xian would encounter virtually no bottlenecks before reaching the level of a Sixth-Grade Alchemist.

Breaking through to the Second-Grade Alchemist realm in only a month was a pace that would leave anyone dumbfounded if word got out.

Gu He swept his hand across the table, and dozens of jade bottles immediately appeared atop it.

"These are the Jade Muscle Powders you'll need for the next month. You