Xiao Yu stood up and returned to the outer cave.

Upon reaching the spiritual spring, he released Bai Yue, Wang Mei, and Li Qingyun.

"Bai Yue, guard the area. Wang Mei, keep an eye out for any intruders..."

"Qingyun, help me prepare the elixirs. Hand them to me when I break through. Hmm... let me think if there's anything else we need to prepare."