After the Earth God escorted the fox spirit mother and daughter back, he rushed back, and after a few more drinks, the gathering concluded.
Cheng Xiaofan did not linger and immediately returned to the back mountain.
He plucked some leaves from a golden tea plant on the slope and went up to the bamboo pavilion.
He then took out a gastrodia elata from his person, intending to first refine a bottle of medicinal liquid as a sample.
Immediately, Cheng Xiaofan took a ten-jin bottle and filled it with boiled water that had cooled down.
He then threw the gastrodia elata and the golden tea leaves into it.
He sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, and used his mind to draw a wisp of spiritual energy from his space.
That wisp of spiritual energy immediately formed a huge, multicolored vortex behind Cheng Xiaofan, which began to spin continuously.
Whoosh!
The water in the bottle, along with the gastrodia elata and golden tea leaves,
were absorbed into the center of the vortex by a surge of energy.
This refinement took a bit longer this time.
Half an hour later.
From the center of the vortex, a pale yellow stream of water was ejected,
falling directly into the bottle.
Soon, the bottle was filled with the freshly refined medicinal liquid.
A strong medicinal aroma instantly filled the entire pavilion.
Cheng Xiaofan put the bottle of medicinal liquid into a mesh bag.
He then vanished and appeared inside his space.
"Ah, Mr. Cheng has arrived!"
Yu Xuanji and Nu Xi were playing with the white rabbit Xueqiu in the space. Upon seeing Cheng Xiaofan's arrival, they greeted him with radiant smiles.
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and asked, "Have you two had lunch yet?"
They both replied in unison, "We have already eaten!"
Although time was indistinct in the space, they possessed extraordinary abilities and could accurately predict the time of day through their senses.
In reality, the spiritual energy within the space was very nourishing.
Their eating was merely symbolic. Unlike in the outside world where a lack of spiritual energy led to hunger if meals were missed.
Nu Xi asked, "Mr. Cheng, what brings you here today?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Nu Xi, I've come to discuss with Yu Xuanji about bringing her out of the space to officially work for me."
Upon hearing this, Yu Xuanji exclaimed with joy, "That's wonderful! I've been longing to see the outside world!"
Nu Xi smiled and said, "Sister Xuanji, congratulations!"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Nu Xi, I know you might feel a sense of loss."
"Recently, I will erect a Golden Pagoda in the center of the back mountain,"
"to gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Once the spiritual energy accumulates to a certain density, I will be able to bring you out to survive in the outside world as well!"
Nu Xi nodded and smiled, "Mr. Cheng, I will follow your arrangements!"
"Don't worry, after Sister Xuanji leaves the space, I will still have Xueqiu to keep me company,"
"I won't feel lonely."
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Good, that's good!"
He then took out the bottle from the mesh bag, uncapped it, and a medicinal aroma wafted out.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled at Yu Xuanji and said, "Yu Xuanji, this is a medicinal liquid I just refined."
"Can you smell it and identify the ingredients?"
Yu Xuanji twitched her nose, closed her beautiful eyes, pondered for a moment, then suddenly opened them and smiled, "Mr. Cheng,"
"This medicinal liquid should be refined from gastrodia elata and golden tea leaves combined."
"However, this gastrodia elata is very special, unlike the original one."
"It not only treats conditions like numb nerves, headaches, dizziness, and paralysis, but also detoxifies and enhances intelligence."
"Refining these two ingredients together will yield even more remarkable results!"
Cheng Xiaofan was very pleased with her answer.
He said, "Indeed, you are a master in refining elixirs!"
"Yu Xuanji, to tell you the truth, the medicinal liquid I am refining"
"is specifically for preventing and treating the mutated apocalyptic virus!"
"We are about to mass-produce this medicinal liquid. I'm bringing you out to work with relevant personnel to ensure the quality of its production."
Yu Xuanji smiled and said, "Okay, Mr. Cheng, I will not let you down."
Cheng Xiaofan said, "You will leave the space with me today. I will introduce some people to you then."
"Also, since you are from the Tang Dynasty, you are likely unfamiliar with contemporary machinery and equipment. You will need to study hard!"
Yu Xuanji replied, "No problem."
"My greatest strength is my eagerness to learn!"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "When interacting with others, do not reveal your true identity."
"Don't scare them away and have them think you're a monster."
Yu Xuanji chuckled, "I know!"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Yu Xuanji, you are a talented beauty."
"Tell me, what name should we give to this medicinal liquid I've developed?"
This truly stumped Yu Xuanji.
She said, "I have no experience in naming medicines."
"How about calling it 'Cheng's Divine Medicine',"
"It's both common and easy to remember!"
Nu Xi, who had been listening, chuckled, "I think this name is good!"
"It also signifies the exclusivity of this medicinal liquid!"
Cheng Xiaofan nodded upon hearing their suggestions.
He said, "Alright, let's call it 'Cheng's Divine Medicine'!"
"And add a subtitle: The Nemesis of the Mutated Apocalyptic Virus!"
Nu Xi and Yu Xuanji praised in unison, "Excellent!"
"This subtitle perfectly targets the purpose of this medicinal liquid!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Then the name of this medicinal liquid is settled."
"Yu Xuanji, after we are in the outside world, it won't be as convenient for us to... be together. You'll have to understand me!"
Yu Xuanji's face turned red.
She understood that working in Zhuxi Village meant everyone there knew Cheng Xiaofan.
Moreover, he had his most beloved woman. It was natural that things wouldn't be as casual anymore.
She nodded and said, "Mr. Cheng, I understand!"
Nu Xi let out a giggle.
She said, "Sister Xuanji, while you have the chance,"
"why don't you take Mr. Cheng upstairs,"
"and have a good time exchanging ideas!"
Cheng Xiaofan heard this and chuckled.
He said, "Yu Xuanji, your sister Nu Xi is right!"
"Come, let's go upstairs and exchange ideas!"
Yu Xuanji's pretty face flushed.
However,
there were no outsiders here.
She felt there was no need to be shy.
She shyly hummed in acknowledgment,
and said in a soft, melodious voice, "Mr. Cheng, I'll do as you say!"
Cheng Xiaofan scooped up the Tang Dynasty beauty in his arms,
and quickly ran towards the bamboo pavilion.
As Nu Xi watched the two disappear into the bamboo pavilion,
she couldn't help but smile slightly, thinking that after she left this space, she probably couldn't be as openly involved with Cheng Xiaofan as Yu Xuanji.