"But it’s just a bit too callous. We can’t disregard the disciples’ safety just to pursue efficacy."

Xiao Chen listened to the crowd’s chatter and couldn’t help but shake his head. "I was originally thinking of having a discussion with you all, but I didn’t expect some clowns to be so eager to jump out."

He picked up his brush and wrote down another three Spirit Grasses, then with a broad stroke, crossed out all the original, incorrect ones.

Then he looked around and asked softly, "Since you had ideas about making changes, why didn’t you first consider *how* to change it?"

Everyone looked at the now-completed Pill Formula on the table, suddenly speechless.

With Xiao Chen’s modification, the toxicity of the original Red Glue was cleverly suppressed by the three newly added Spirit Grasses.

Not only was the toxicity gone, but it was estimated that the Body Refining effect would even be somewhat enhanced. It was like turning decay into magic.

Xiao Chen pressed on, "Does pointing fingers and sneering at me fix this flawed formula?"

"Or does doing so simply make you feel satisfied?"

His voice wasn’t loud, but his words struck everyone who heard them like a thunderclap.

CLACK.

Xiao Chen placed the brush back on the table and left without another word.

He hadn’t uttered a single word of criticism, yet his actions left everyone present feeling deeply ashamed.

This was especially true for those who had just spoken up in agreement; their faces were all flushed red.

But soon, an Alchemist from the Chen Family stepped forward to accuse Jiang Shize. "Master Xiao was acting out of kindness! It’s all your fault for jumping around and stirring up trouble."

"If Master Xiao refuses to share his insights with us in the future, a buffoon like you will be the main culprit."

Most people didn’t dare to speak up because of Jiang Shize’s status.

But from the strange looks they gave him, it was clear they all felt the same way.

The old man from before also turned on him, reprimanding him righteously, "That’s right! It’s obvious you were just jealous of Master Xiao’s talent, spouting nonsense and slandering him out of malice."

His tone and expression were identical to when he had been accusing Xiao Chen just moments before.

Of course, all this ensuing bullshit had nothing to do with Xiao Chen.

He returned directly to Cuiwei Valley, practicing his cultivation in the morning and performing Alchemy at night, just as always.

The only difference was that he now left his courtyard gate open. Occasionally, a disciple from the Demon Extermination Hall would deliver a case file, and he would go take care of it.

Every three days, he would also see Su Wanqing come to tend to the Spirit Flowers.

It had to be said that under her meticulous care, the twelve pots of Spirit Flowers were thriving.

Not only were their stems straight and over two feet tall, but they had also produced flower buds a full three inches in size. They looked like they were about to bloom at any moment.

At first, this unusually remarkable growth also left Su Wanqing a little puzzled.

’Why is this batch of Celestial Net Stars growing so vigorously?’

’They’re far larger than the ones I cared for on Bishui Peak.’

But after some thought, Su Wanqing came to a conclusion—it was because these were Spirit Flowers she had nurtured from seeds, planting them with great care.

She even boasted to Xiao Chen to get credit, "Junior Martial Master Xiao, aren’t I amazing!"

"If you want to grow any other Spirit Flowers in the future, make sure you let me do it, okay?"

Xiao Chen didn’t hold back his praise. "Indeed. It’s all thanks to you for taking care of these Spirit Flowers."

However, he knew in his heart that Su Wanqing had only accelerated the Spirit Flowers’ growth.

The real reason was that his batch of seeds was special.

Back in Yellow Wind Valley, he had discovered that the flower seeds in his Storage Bag were a whole size larger than the ones sold at the stalls.

Now it seemed they were truly extraordinary.

He now felt a sense of anticipation, wondering what kind of sight the flowers would be when they finally bloomed.

「This peaceful life continued until 9 p.m. on the thirtieth of July.」

Xiao Chen had just gone to bed when a disciple from the Demon Extermination Hall suddenly ran up and started BANGING on his door.

"Steward Xiao, this is bad! A Foundation Establishment Demon is causing chaos!"

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by lotustale.com