Shangguan You knew that the bead was absorbing the Spiritual Energy in the space around it. Once the bead had absorbed enough Spiritual Energy, it would be at her disposal. Therefore, she was in no hurry, waiting for the right time when the bead would naturally become hers.
Inside Medicine King Tower, while Shangguan You flipped through the books on level 3's shelves, she also practiced making elixirs. Every attempt at crafting a Marrow Cleansing Pill ended in failure, so she did not try to make the pill again. Instead, she continued to peruse the books, trying to determine where she had gone wrong.
After quickly skimming through the books, by the time Shangguan You appeared in the room looking refreshed and invigorated, it was already five in the afternoon. She extinguished the Enchanting Fragrance and woke Yu Zijin, and the two of them headed to the dining hall.
