Early in the morning, Tian Feirong and Little Fatty walked out of their rooms, rubbing their eyes and laughing. They saw two people in the courtyard performing challenging movements. Having lived together for some time, they knew these two were consistently practicing a set of exercises for body refinement.
On the _th day of settling in, Chen Changye handed them two booklets illustrating the body refinement technique. It was an ancient practice acquired sporadically, and they were free to practice and enhance their physical fitness. However, on the first day, both of them groaned in pain, experiencing stiffness and soreness, wondering how Chen Changye and Gu Yao endured it.
"Alright, let's practice with them," Tian Feirong decided, understanding the good intentions behind it. Although he had subtle hopes for his own strength improvement, Chen Changye and Gu Yao were not his brothers and wouldn't unconditionally indulge him.
Little Fatty, with his body size, found it challenging to practice the Starry Body Technique. He reluctantly started training, enduring the hardship.
After Tian Feirong and Little Fatty finished, Chen Changye and Gu Yao continued. The longer they practiced, the more benefits they gained. Chen Changye especially felt the profound impact, realizing that with this, he might heal his injuries gradually without relying on seventh-grade healing pills.
After sweating and freshening up, the four of them had breakfast together in the main hall. It was no longer empty but adorned with shelves holding various books, providing a place to pass the time.
After breakfast, Gu Yao displayed several jade bottles labeled with different skincare products. He proudly presented his achievements, including the "Whitening Pill."
"Look, this is my recent progress. We can continually improve and develop other skincare products based on this foundation," Gu Yao explained.
Tian Feirong praised him, surprised by the quick success. Little Fatty, holding a bottle labeled "Whitening Pill," looked puzzled. Although he had heard of various skincare pills, he hadn't come across one specifically for whitening. Pouring out a light pink pill, he wondered if it would work.
Seeing Little Fatty's skeptical expression, Tian Feirong picked up the whitening pill and shoved it into his mouth. Given Little Fatty's darker complexion, it seemed like the perfect test for the effectiveness of the whitening pill.
Little Fatty couldn't even spit out his words, his eyes rolled, and the whitening pill slid down his throat. Enraged, he stood up to confront Tian Feirong, leading to a commotion that ended with a stern reprimand from Chen Changye.
As it was time to set up their stall again, curious customers noticed a change in their appearances. One remarked on how Tian Feirong seemed visibly fairer. Tian Feirong chuckled, and even though Little Fatty was annoyed, he couldn't ignore the effectiveness of the whitening pill.
Expecting the whitening pill to be popular among female cultivators, they also attracted the attention of male cultivators. Compliments about their improved appearances continued, and Little Fatty, upset with the attention, forced Tian Feirong to try the "Radiant Beauty Pill."
After closing the stall, they visited the Miao Yun Pavilion. Despite Tian Feirong's confidence, seeing Tao Yue and Du Lingdai made him shrink back momentarily. However, bolstered by the effects of the pills, he confidently presented the whitening pill, jokingly endorsing it.
Tao Yue, fascinated, examined the whitening pill. Little Fatty, uncomfortable with the attention, tried to avoid it, but Tao Yue playfully squeezed his cheek, leaving him blushing and retreating.
"Have you used the whitening pill?" Tao Yue asked.
"Yes, used it this morning. It maintains its effects for six months to a year. Do you like it?" Tian Feirong smiled.
While Tao Yue laughed, she demanded to see more products. Threateningly, she warned that if they didn't comply, they wouldn't leave the Miao Yun Pavilion. Tian Feirong had to reveal all the skincare pills they had.
The various pills, including whitening, radiant beauty, body refining, and fragrance pills, intrigued the Miao Yun Pavilion members. Only Du Lingdai, uninterested in cosmetics, rolled her eyes at everyone's fascination.
Tao Yue, putting the pills into her storage bag, announced their collaboration and dismissed the female cultivators, promising to prioritize their internal members. She then turned to Tian Feirong and Chen Changye, ready to discuss the details of their partnership.
"Sure, talk, talk."
A moment later, Tian Feirong and the chubby guy emerged from the Miao Yun Ge, glancing back at it. Both sighed in relief; the business collaboration wasn't easy, but fortunately, they endured some hardships, and the goal was achieved.
The chubby guy, displeased, rubbed his cheeks, muttering, "My face is sore from all the pinching. What are these women thinking? Why not just pinch themselves?"
He endured quite a few touches of oil but couldn't enjoy any joyful feelings, eager to break free.
Tian Feirong, still with lingering fears, said, "Let's go, procure materials. Before leaving, Gu Yao handed over a long list."
After completing the purchases and returning to the courtyard, Gu Yao's research had reached a temporary conclusion. Under the guidance of the night, a thunder-based cultivator, he was practicing wood and fire spells under a tree. Despite his specialization, the night's knowledge extended to other elements, proving helpful in guiding Gu Yao.
Seeing them return, Gu Yao dispelled a wooden cage spell. Tian Feirong and the chubby guy shared the collaboration results, including some feasible suggestions from Tao Yue, like differentiating the effects of fragrance pills over one month, three months, and six months. Tao Yue also proposed various scents popular among female cultivators.
In essence, with just one type of fragrance pill, there were numerous possibilities. Women's business indeed had lucrative potential compared to merely selling pills at a stall.
"Sounds good, but it would be better if Miao Yun Ge could provide some materials. It's challenging to gather them ourselves, and we might not get everything we need. Miao Yun Ge should have connections in this regard," Gu Yao suggested.
"That's possible. The Moon Demoness also mentioned that Miao Yun Ge could help."
"Great."
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Half a month later, the four of them emerged from the Transmission Hall. Today, Senior Jiang Yan was giving a lecture, attracting a considerable audience, including many female students swooning over him.
Gu Yao enjoyed the lecture, as Senior Jiang explained the most basic theories of cultivation—exactly what Gu Yao lacked. Senior Jiang broke down many fundamental concepts, giving Gu Yao a sense of clarity. The lecture was truly valuable.
Tian Feirong and the chubby guy, however, struggled to stay awake during the lecture. Finally, it ended, and they regained their spirits.
Unlike before, after the class, the crowd didn't swarm Senior Jiang. Instead, many female students rushed out eagerly.
"Hurry up! If we're late, we might not get any. This time, I must get the Whitening Pill!"
"I love one of the Lotus Fragrance scented Fragrance Pills. Ah, the person who developed these Fragrance Pills is truly amazing. I don't know who it is, but they must be a senior sister at Miao Yun Ge."
"Yes, yes, I think so too. But the Lotus Fragrance is a bit too subtle. I prefer a stronger scent."
Amidst these excited voices, a gust of wind swept by as female students hurried past them. Even the four, who knew the effects of these pills, were somewhat dumbfounded at the unexpectedly intense scene.
"Junior Brother Gu, Junior Brothers, " Senior Jiang called out to them, walking over. "I've been invited by Junior Sister Tao Yue to visit Miao Yun Ge. How about joining me to support them?"
"Hello, Senior Jiang." The three from before greeted respectfully, while Night gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.
"Tao Yue Junior Sister invited me to Miao Yun Ge. How about you Junior Brothers accompany me?" Jiang Yan suggested with a smile.