Silver Essence is generally used for forging weapons. It's likely available at the Firewood Iron Shop. I'll head back to Medicine King Hall first, then plan my next steps.
Before leaving, Chen Ku cremated Li Chongguang's body on the spot, turning it to ash, and buried it before making his way back to the Medicine King Hall. Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw Yang Luochen and Kou Ming, both of whom had already changed their clothes.
"Junior Brother Chen, you actually returned later than us. Did something happen?" Kou Ming asked subconsciously.
"It was a scare, but there was no real danger. When I was cremating Li Chongguang, the Hand Bone in his palm jolted my spirit, causing me to pass out for a while," Chen Ku said, lying through his teeth. "Luckily, by the time I woke up, both the Hand Bone and Li Chongguang had turned to ash. That's why I was late."
