Refining Pills on Dragon Island; The Fire Spirit's Advantage (Continued)

Two sharp sounds of rushing wind rang out. Immediately afterward, Xiao Yi Xian and Yun Yun streaked across the sky and descended steadily beside Qin Chen.

Xiao Yi Xian was dressed in snow-white robes, her white hair fluttering gently in the breeze. Her cool, aloof face was filled with heartfelt joy.

"Congratulations!"

Her beautiful eyes remained fixed on Qin Chen. Though her voice was soft, it was filled with sincerity.

"Congratulations to you as well," Yun Yun said gently.

Her purple dress fluttered around her graceful figure, though the faint trace of disappointment deep in her eyes was carefully concealed.

That disappointment was not born of jealousy, but because she had fallen another step behind.

Qin Chen's gaze swept over the two women before finally settling on Yun Yun. It was as though he had seen through her thoughts, and a trace of gentleness flashed through his deep eyes.

He smiled faintly and lightly patted Yun Yun's fragrant shoulder. "There's no need to rush cultivation. Just proceed step by step. Steady progress is the proper path."

The warmth of his palm passed through the thin fabric, carrying a reassuring strength.

Yun Yun was slightly startled, then nodded. A relieved smile appeared on her lips as well. Right, why rush over a momentary setback?

As long as she remained by his side, she could catch up slowly...

Qin Chen smiled, then looked at Xiao Yi Xian, who had already reached the Seven-Star Dou Zong, and asked, "How long was I in seclusion?"

"One month," Xiao Yi Xian answered softly, her pink lips parting slightly.

"One month..." Qin Chen nodded slightly and asked, "What about the others?"

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yi Xian smiled. "Cai Ying and Zi Yan haven't emerged from seclusion yet. Energy fluctuations have constantly been coming