Time slipped by, and several more days passed.
Xiao Ze slowly withdrew his soul power. Inside the Golden Fire Cauldron, an icy blue pill radiated waves of rich, medicinal fragrance.
The energy was restrained, and the pill was covered in profound, mysterious patterns, signifying its extraordinary nature.
"Xun Er, you should cultivate within the Heavenly Tomb this time. The flow of time here is faster than the outside world, allowing you more time to train."
"First, refine the Tier 9 Profound Pill to raise your strength by another level, then attempt to refine the Tier 9 Golden Pill."
Xiao Ze instructed Xun Er, who nodded, her eyes filled with worry.
"Brother Xiao Ze, if the opportunities within the Endless River are too dangerous, please do not force yourself. You can also ask my father for help."
"I am well aware of that. I have never been reckless in my journey to reach my current level of strength."
Xiao Ze smiled and patted Xun Er's head, telling her to set her mind at ease.
Hearing this, Xun Er also revealed a smile.
Having accompanied Xiao Ze from his days of weakness to his current power, she knew that whether he was weak or strong, his caution remained his only constant.
Sometimes, even Xun Er could not fathom where Xiao Ze found so many concerns.
But now, this very caution of Xiao Ze's made Xun Er feel much more at ease.
Xiao Ze took out an Origin Tree Root and tossed it into mid-air, where it instantly grew into a Golden Tree several dozen feet tall.
The roots anchored into the void, with two of them intertwining to form a wooden seat with a swirling pattern on its surface.
Seeing this, Xun Er did not hesitate further; she tapped her toes lightly