Over the following year, Su Mu spent nearly all his time with the Ye Family.
His command of alchemy had already reached the pinnacle of mastery.
Throughout that year, Qian Xunji never came, remaining occupied with completing the Angel First Trial. Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and Dugu Bo, however, visited once every month.
Aside from helping Su Mu find the medicinal ingredients he needed, they spent the rest of their time wandering around, eating and drinking.
Today happened to be the day the three delivered the medicinal ingredients Su Mu needed.
"Xiao Mu, all the ingredients you wanted are here."
There were more than a dozen varieties of water-attribute Soul Beast blood essence, along with over a dozen varieties of water-attribute spirit plants.
Yue Guan did not understand what sort of special pill these things could produce.
They did not know how far Su Mu's alchemy skills had progressed, but according to Ye Qingyan, his comprehension was exceptional. He had surpassed her in just half a year, and spent the remaining six months practicing.
"Sorry for the trouble."
Su Mu began preparing to refine Mysterious Water Pills.
A year of preparation had all been for today.
Once he became proficient, he could use immortal herbs for his pills.
"Xiao Mu, can you really refine pills after just this year?"
"Of course."
Su Mu began devoting his full attention to alchemy, while Yue Guan chose to keep his mouth shut.
"Yue Guan, I told you that you didn't understand. Other than fiddling with flowers and plants, what do you know about alchemy?"
"You know nothing, yet you're still asking this and that. Don't you think you look stupid?"
Given the opportunity, Dugu Bo would never pass up a chance to mock Yue Guan.
"Shut your mouth."
"Whether I understand or not