Three days later, the elixirs were successfully refined.
A single batch yielded forty-nine Red Centipede Ganoderma Pills, yet it only consumed a tenth of the ingredients. Taoist Ming Chong's alchemy techniques were superb, fully activating the medicinal properties of the several Spirit Medicines. It was a case of achieving twice the result with half the effort.
Seeing that everyone was in high spirits, Gu Zhao decided to throw an elixir banquet that evening. He invited friends like Purple Cloud Monarch of Wuya Ridge, Xu Jing and his wife from Qianshan Prefecture, and Lu Zhengtang of the Yongding River. The Twenty-Eight Star Officials were in attendance, and they all enjoyed a lively night of feasting.
Early the next morning, Gu Zhao brought Taoist Ming Chong back across to relieve Jing Chun Taoist.
"Thank you for your hard work, Uncle. Has there been any news lately?" Gu Zhao asked.
