Xiao Yao nodded, a glint of coldness flashing through his eyes. "That's right. Soul Hall has coveted the Xiao Clan's Ancient Jade Fragments for a long time, and they may make another move this time. But with me here, they can forget about harming the Xiao Clan in the slightest. Right now, rebuilding the Xiao Clan is the top priority!"
"Teacher, over the next few days, I'll be refining a large number of Fifth- to Seventh-Grade Pills. When the time comes, Little Flame and that little princess can observe.
Afterward, I'll have to trouble Teacher to answer any questions they have about alchemy." (When Yao Lao appears later, everyone is already used to it. The details of how he appears have been omitted; I don't want to write too much about it. (¬､¬))
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yao's mind stirred, and a lustrous jade bottle along with several faintly glowing medicinal herbs floated above his palm.
The Evergreen Spirit Vine coiled into a ring, the Snow Bone Ginseng was crystalline like an ice sculpture, and the Blood Essence Demon Fruit glimmered with an eerie crimson light.
"Evergreen Spirit Vine, Snow Bone Ginseng, and Blood Essence Demon Fruit... These three herbs are the main ingredients for the Bone-Regenerating Blood-Melding Pill. You're... giving them to me?"
The moment the herbs appeared, Yao Lao's breathing grew rapid. His eyes blazed with desire, and the fingers he extended nearly pierced through space as they reached for the herbs.
"Teacher, consider these herbs payment for your hard work during this time." With a flick of his finger, Xiao Yao sent the jade bottle and herbs slowly drifting toward Yao Lao. Then, a smile curved across his lips. "Teacher, put the herbs away first. I've also prepared a gift for you, one I