Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
The door to the underground chamber suddenly opened, and Han Changming walked out with a contented expression.
He had successfully refined five Blood Locust Pills. He only needed to hand over three, leaving two behind as backups in case they might come in handy someday.
Han Changming took out his Communication Disk and contacted Han Fangxiao. "Fangxiao, has Fellow Daoist Liu arrived?"
"She has. They're outside."
Han Fangxiao answered truthfully.
"Invite them in. I'll receive them in the reception hall."
Han Changming instructed.
"Yes, Patriarch."
After putting away the Communication Disk, Han Changming left his residence and headed to the reception hall.
A short while later, Liu Yixiong and Mu Linger walked in.
"Fellow Daoist Han, how did it go? Did you refine the Blood Locust Pills?"
Liu Yixiong asked bluntly, his face full of expectation.
Han Changming took out a green jade box and handed it to Liu Yixiong.
Liu Yixiong opened the jade box. Inside were three blood-red pills, each marked with several faint golden pill patterns.
"Top-grade Blood Locust Pills!"
Liu Yixiong was both startled and delighted, his voice carrying a slight tremor.
Top-grade Blood Locust Pills were more effective at breaking curses. He had thought it would already be good enough if Han Changming refined middle-grade pills, but Han Changming had actually refined top-grade ones.
Mu Linger took out an exquisite jade casket and presented it to Han Changming with both hands.
"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Han."
Liu Yixiong said gratefully.
"It was only a small effort. Fellow Daoist Liu, there's no need to be so polite."
Han Changming said with a smile as he accepted the jade casket.
Liu Yixiong nodded, narrowed his eyes, and seemingly asked casually, "I heard Fellow Daoist Han has been