Christopher returned to Laura's home with several packages of herbs wrapped in oil paper. The book mentioned that a pill furnace is ideal for refining pills. If that's unavailable, a clay pot can suffice, though the potency might be slightly weaker. A pill furnace was not an option at the moment. So, he had to settle for using the clay pot for now. After carefully measuring out all the herbs, Christopher began crafting the Barrier-Breaking Pill. This is where modern technology truly shined. The process required precise control over the fire, something easily managed with the stove. However, the process took a long time—two hours. Feeling a bit restless, Christopher pulled out his "Bagua Feng Shui" book and started reading it intently. The feng shui book was unexpectedly captivating.

