Liou Yuan and four others discussed potential dangers, as well as how to respond if the Evil Star Shift occurred, among other details.

After spending most of the hour finalizing the specific matters.

Once the meeting was over, they each retreated.

Liou Yuan and Mr. Ge came together, naturally leaving together.

Upon returning to the western district, the morning sun had just risen.

Mr. Ge originally wanted to leave, to spend time with his family, but was held back by Liou Yuan and brought home.

Seated in Liou Yuan’s small courtyard, Mr. Ge asked, "Does Mr. Liou have something in mind?"

"Of course, there is." Liou Yuan said as he reached into his sleeve, pulling out a medicine bottle.

It was the bottle of Qi Condensing Pill that Liou Zhen had mailed home along with the family letter some days ago.

Because the Qi Condensing Pill had pill toxins, side effects that would affect future cultivation, Liou Yuan decided not to take it.

He originally thought of trading it for something tangible.

But now the situation has changed; there are only a few cultivators in Yanhe City in total, and Liou Yuan has given up on selling it for money.

His current thought is simple.

In this special situation, he wants to exchange this item for something that can enhance his power.

Which is Mr. Ge’s magic.

That magic from Mr. Ge can even impress Dai Yao, who’s at Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer.

It can be seen that it has some merit.

Mr. Ge also isn’t always around, so Liou Yuan plans to exchange it for his own cultivation convenience.

That’s why he took out the Qi Condensing Pill in front of Mr. Ge.

And explained his intention to exchange the magic with Mr. Ge.

"Mr. Ge, this bottle of Qi Condensing Pill contains five pills that can advance cultivation."

"Didn’t you say you were stuck at Qi Cultivation Second Layer for over ten years? You might be able to use this elixir to break through to Qi Cultivation Third Layer."

"I want to exchange this bottle of Qi Condensing Pill for your magic."

"Qi Condensing Pill!" Mr. Ge, having been seasoned in the realm of cultivation despite his low cultivation level, had much more experience than Liou Yuan.

Upon hearing the name Qi Condensing Pill, his old eyes immediately lit up.

"Did Liou Zhen give it to you?"

Mr. Ge could easily deduce, without much thought, that such a pill, only concocted by sect pill masters, could not have come from anywhere else but Liou Zhen.

"That’s right." Liou Yuan nodded in acknowledgment, earnestly looking at Mr. Ge and expressing his prepared statement.

"Things aren’t looking good now, I need to improve my power, and you need it too."

"Exchanging this Qi Condensing Pill for your magic is just catering to each other’s needs, merely seeking some assurance to get through difficult times."

Mr. Ge hesitated initially.

His cultivation wasn’t high; he could still thrive in the Qinghe Division largely due to that useful magic.

Handing it over would mean it’s no longer his unique craft, impacting his status.

"But at this point, what good is status?" Mr. Ge chuckled at himself, then picked up the Qi Condensing Pill that Liou Yuan had placed in front of him.

Under Liou Yuan’s gaze, the old man reached into his robe pockets.

He took out a worn and mottled jade scroll.

The jade material had faded due to age, but it was barely recognizable as green jade.

"This is a magic jade scroll. Press it against your brow and use spiritual power to activate it, and you’ll see the magic inside."

Liou Yuan hadn’t expected Mr. Ge to be so straightforward, and he had prepared a whole bunch of words that ended up unused.

He soon smiled, accepting the jade scroll.

On the other side, Mr. Ge also opened the pill bottle, confirming the pills inside were indeed Qi Condensing Pills.

The old man’s face was thus visibly bright and rosy.

Elixirs like the Qi Condensing Pill, which can improve cultivation, are treasures and invaluable for loose cultivators.

Even if he traded his entire fortune, he might not get a bottle.

Magic, however, is equally precious for loose cultivators.

Trading top-grade Wuxing magic for a bottle of Qi Condensing Pill can only be deemed a fair exchange.

"Then Mr. Liou, I shall take my leave. With a few days left, I plan to take the Qi Condensing Pill, perhaps break through to Qi Cultivation Third Layer."

"I also wish you great success in mastering the magic."

Mr. Ge, feeling fiery upon acquiring the Qi Condensing Pill, hurriedly took his leave.

Liou Yuan escorted him to the door, seeing his silhouette disappear around the street corner before closing the door.

He fiddled with the jade scroll containing the magic.

Recalling Mr. Ge’s earlier instructions on using it, he gently pressed it against his brow, allowing spiritual power to extend toward the jade scroll.

His consciousness instantly extended into the jade scroll, where thousands of densely packed words unfurled before him like a scroll.

At the beginning of those words, the first few large characters were especially conspicuous: Talismanic Skill.

"This is the name of Mr. Ge’s magic."

"No wonder he used a brush to perform it, looking like he’s painting talismans; the name truly reflects the nature of the technique."

Liou Yuan quickly skimmed over the words without starting to learning it immediately.

This magic jade scroll isn’t like the yellow jade Buddhist beads, which directly grant training of the Lion’s Roar Spell, saving the time of study.

Learning a magic still requires some time.

Liou Yuan has many things to tend to during the day and doesn’t have the leisure to study magic at home.

"I need to make a trip to Xuanhu Clinic and bring mother back; only four days remain until the Star Rotation day."

"I cannot let her go out again."

Liou Yuan carefully stored the magic jade scroll, muttering as he pushed the door open and hurried to Xuanhu Clinic.

That night.

In Liou Yuan’s courtyard.

Bai Xin returned.

But she wasn’t the only one returning; accompanying her were Kong Dasheng and his daughter Kong Yi.

Kong Dasheng had lent a hand during the Liou Family’s most difficult times.

Having a deep sense of gratitude, Bai Xin, upon hearing Liou Yuan explain the situation, proposed bringing Kong Dasheng and Kong Yi home for protection.

Her son, Liou Yuan nonetheless being a cultivator, is far stronger than ordinary people, staying at home is safer than at Xuanhu Clinic.

Liou Yuan had no objections to this proposal and immediately agreed to Bai Xin’s request.

Luckily, their new home was big enough, with plenty of empty rooms, accommodating four people without feeling cramped.

In the east wing.

Kong Yi lay on the bed, her face flushed and eyes blurry.

Liou Yuan sat by the bedside, his palm resting on Kong Yi’s wrist, repeatedly using spiritual power to smooth out her meridians.

Kong Dasheng watched tensely from behind, while Bai Xin, though expressionless, couldn’t conceal the concern in her eyes.

After a period equivalent to a stick of incense, the redness on Kong Yi’s face faded, her breathing gradually stabilized, appearing out of danger.

Liou Yuan tested Kong Yi’s forehead, confirming the fever had subsided, and slowly placed Kong Yi’s hand back under the covers, addressing Kong Dasheng, "Rest assured, Mr. Kong, the inflammation has subsided, and she will be fine for now."

"Thank you, Mr. Liou." Kong Dasheng naturally cherished his precious daughter greatly, and was relieved upon hearing this.

Bai Xin, however, wasn’t very content, stepping forward to take Kong Yi’s pulse, and shortly expressing surprise on her face, asking Liou Yuan, "How many people can you treat in a day?"

As soon as Bai Xin opened her mouth, Liou Yuan knew exactly what she was thinking and immediately smiled wryly, waving his hand, "This isn’t treating, it’s merely suppressing the symptoms temporarily, addressing the surface, not the root."

Had he dared to claim he could cure this plague, Bai Xin would bring people over tonight.

For Liou Yuan, smoothing Kong Yi’s body was doable, but his Qi Cultivation Second Layer level couldn’t handle many people.

"Alas!" Bai Xin nodded, with a face clouded with worry.

"Sister-in-law has a heart for everyone, but not everything should be taken on oneself."

"This plague is beyond human control." Kong Dasheng, addressing her casually as sister-in-law, seemed to live with an easygoing attitude; no matter if the sky was falling, he remained indifferent as long as his daughter was safe.