Half an hour later, Fang Mo had showered and felt refreshed. He had changed into fresh clothes and was sitting in a clean, bright room.
He looked around. It was also a stone house, but it had clearly been arranged with care. The decorations and furnishings were no ordinary things. Tao Shang had put thought into it.
"Young Master, dinner is ready. Would you like to eat now?"
Su Lan appeared at the doorway, carrying a tray laden with an array of exquisite dishes.
"Come in."
Fang Mo answered. Su Lan walked in with graceful, slender steps and set the dishes and wine on the table. Then she stood at his side, poised and lovely, her bright beauty captivating.
"Let Su Lan serve you your meal, Young Master."
Su Lan's voice was clear and lilting, giving one the feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.
"No need."
Fang Mo refused outright. He took a sheet of paper from the table and handed it to Su Lan.
"These are the things I need, including the Spirit Medicines. Get them ready. Once I've finished eating, I'll start refining pills."
Su Lan looked puzzled.
"Young Master, you're going to start refining pills today?"
Fang Mo sat down at the table and replied calmly, "That's right. Go get everything ready."
"Yes, Young Master."
Su Lan walked out with the list and went to the hall. She handed it to Qi Zhu. "Prepare the Spirit Medicines listed here. Young Master Fang is going to start refining pills."
"He's going to start right now?"
Qi Zhu took the list, looking surprised as well.
Su Lan smiled. "Yes. Perhaps he really is as talented as Young Master said. He didn't react at all to our show of goodwill—instead, he wants to refine pills!"
Qi Zhu smiled