Liam had done the math. Dealing with the rank 1 concoctions would take him three months, while he needed around one and a half months to make full use of his rank 2 ingredients.
Then, there was the training phase to account for. With ingredients finally at hand, Liam could devise better ways to nourish his dantian. Grace had also given him an idea, but the process promised to be lengthy.
Moreover, while the concoctions could happen in seclusion, the training session Liam had in mind would unfold in the open. There was no way around it.
In total, that could amount to over half a year stuck in the same place, meaning Liam couldn't choose randomly. Temporary hiding spots wouldn't work anymore. He and Grace needed a proper home.
Silas' green jade helped greatly in that regard. It featured a truly comprehensive mental map of the border, almost covering the entirety of that Outer Circle.
