Back at the Poshan Gang headquarters, a private report was being delivered.0

“He’s been staying at the Alchemy Hall this whole time?” Mi Shuhua asked with mild surprise.0

“Yes,” Sikong Shoujia replied. “In the past month, he’s only returned to the inner city twice—and only to purchase daily necessities.”0

“What are the results of his efforts?”0

“He’s focused mainly on refining Jade Essence pills. His success rate is slowly improving. He can now succeed in two out of every ten furnaces.”0

"Has he managed to refine any mid-grade Jade Essence pills?0

“Not quite. But I heard one furnace came close. The pill showed one and a half cloud patterns—almost there.”0

Mi Shuhua’s expression softened, a rare look of satisfaction crossing his face. “It seems he truly is putting in the effort.”0

After a thoughtful pause, he added, “Ask him if he needs help with daily matters. If it’s within reason, have the gang take care of it for him.”0

Sikong Shoujia nodded. “I’ll look into it.”0

Just as he was about to excuse himself, he hesitated for a moment, biting his lip before cautiously asking, "Gang Leader, how is my useless son progressing in his cultivation lately?"0

Mi Shuhua glanced at him and replied indifferently, "Yuanhong is working...0