Xue Fuyao settling down on Pill Peak had not caused much of a stir. Like a small pebble tossed into a tranquil lake, it had raised ripples, but they soon vanished.
Soon, over a month had passed. By then, Xue Fuyao could skillfully refine third-tier pills, which was enough for her current needs.
The leap from the third tier to the fourth was a hurdle for pill refiners. Besides, the Jade Beauty Pill, Sterility Pill, and Love-Severing Pill were all third-tier pills.
After she could successfully refine third-tier pills, Xue Fuyao spent another half a month-nearly a month-refining some Jade Beauty Pills and, for the most part, Sterility Pills and Love-Severing Pills. In addition, she refined every first-, second-, and third-tier pill in the Pill Compendium that she could, all to prepare for unforeseen needs.
By the time she had finished refining all the pills, only two days remained before their departure for the Central Continent.
The good news was that, after hearing his young disciple could finally refine third-tier pills and was no longer blowing up her furnace, Xie Yichu finally agreed to let Xue Fuyao move back.
So, after bidding Changqingzi farewell, Xue Fuyao packed her little bundle and moved back to Green Bamboo Peak with her Pill Furnace in her arms. However, she had barely returned when Gu Nian came calling, bringing Chu Yunzhe with her.
"Senior sister, senior brother, what brings you here? Did you need something from me?" Xue Fuyao asked.
"Junior sister, there's a night market near the Yuanji Sect tonight, so we wanted to ask if you'd like to come take a look with us."
"A night market? Sure! It must be bustling there."
Seeing Xue Fuyao agree, Gu Nian excitedly gathered her into her arms and said, "Of course it is! It's