Luke grinned and said, "Sounds good. Please lead the way, Elder Severin."
Severin rose into the air and flew them across the forest on the flying sword. A safe-looking cave soon came within sight, and he decided to set up camp there. Severin chatted with his wives in the cave, while several others rested at a campfire outside with two individuals keeping watch. Around midnight, Severin suggested that Sheila and the others get some sleep as he resumed his alchemical work with the cauldron.
Though he did waste several fifth-grade low-rank spiritual herbs, it was not that frustrating for him because he had an ample supply of herbs on hand. He considered it a small price to pay for each batch of pills that he refined successfully.
A faint aroma then wafted out from the cave, prompting Mick to remark, "He's so dedicated that he's still refining pills even when we're inside the Paradise Secret Realm."
A female disciple beside Mick nodded in agreement, saying, "You don't often see talented people put in that much hard work. It's probably why he's always ahead of others. Some talented people will lag easily if they don't put in the necessary effort."
Luke took a deep breath and said, "The fragrance is so soothing."
After Severin successfully refined three sets of pills, he levitated them and said, "Done, at last."
He glanced at his wives, who were sleeping soundly with Elsa, and put away the pill with a smile. The successful crafting of a fifth-grade low-rank pill had elevated him to a fifth-grade low-rank alchemist.
"Yes." Heidi nodded. "We're going to be expelled soon. Three months are up, and we've been lucky to find the miniature black tower. Our sect leader will be very happy to know that the mission has been completed successfully."
Back at the Skyblue Sect, Gilda was alone in her room. She caressed her belly with a smile and said, "Your dad is coming back soon. I wonder how much progress he's made in his attainment thus far. He's a prodigy, so you have to work hard and live up to his standards too!"
Gilda then donned a loose-fitting dress and emerged from her room.
Out in the courtyard, Wuhlricht was all smiles as he engaged in a game of chess with Felipe—the great elder. Felipe was aware that Gilda was pregnant with Severin's child, and he was equally as delighted as Wuhlricht. However, the matter was to remain confidential for the time being, and only the three of them were privy to the information.
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