"Come on, I'll take you there."
Elder Hao headed down a corridor to the side, and Xiao Yao and Zi Yan hurried after him.
A moment later, in front of a quiet room, Elder Hao lightly pressed a concave round stone on the wall beside it. The stone door to the room slowly opened at once.
As the stone door gradually opened amid a faint scraping sound, it revealed the secluded space within.
The lighting inside was soft, and the air carried a faint herbal fragrance. It was clearly a place prepared for pill refinement.
"Elder Hao, I'll begin refining the pill now. During this time, please don't let anyone disturb me."
Xiao Yao stepped into the quiet room. The space inside was not large, but it had been arranged with great care.
Seeing Xiao Yao enter, Zi Yan followed with small quick steps.
"Nonsense! Get out here, girl. Don't disturb him while he's refining pills. Refining pills must never be interrupted, especially when refining high-grade pills. If you stay inside, you'll distract him." Seeing Zi Yan follow him in, Elder Hao hurriedly scolded.
Xiao Yao waved a hand and smiled faintly. "It's fine, Elder Hao. She wouldn't dare make trouble, or she won't have any tasty pills to eat in the future. Right, Zi Yan?"
Zi Yan stuck out her tongue at Elder Hao and made a face. Then she walked to the side, sat down cross-legged, propped up her fair chin, and watched Xiao Yao before her.
"Little fellow, I'll wait outside."
Seeing how thoroughly Xiao Yao had her under control, Elder Hao smiled and closed the stone door to the quiet room.
Inside the quiet room, Xiao Yao looked at Zi Yan and said softly with a smile, "Zi Yan, remember, just watch quietly later. Don't make