Bai Xin’s visits to Xuanhu Clinic started decreasing gradually.

Because the source of the epidemic, the Alien Star Evil, had been eliminated, and the city’s infected citizens had recovered without needing medicine.

The clinic wasn’t as busy as before.

Of course, this was only part of the reason.

The more crucial reason was that she wanted to spend more time with Liou Yuan during the time that remained.

From Liou Yuan’s childhood, Bai Xin had always been busy and rarely accompanied Liou Yuan’s growth.

She imagined that once Liou Yuan left, it might be years before he returned home.

Though Bai Xin was not good at expressing herself, she deeply cherished this time she had with Liou Yuan.

Liou Yuan, understanding this, tried not to go out much, staying at home to be with his mother.

Liou Zhen occasionally found time to come back and reunite with the family, and though their conversations were few, the three together enjoyed a harmonious time.

Snowflakes drifted down from the lead-gray sky, landing on the Liou family’s small courtyard.

Liou Yuan sat under the eaves, pouring a cup of hot tea for Ge Jinhong opposite.

Perhaps due to Liou Yuan’s older brother, Liou Zhen, being inside the house, Ge Jinhong appeared very apprehensive, often glancing toward the house while drinking tea, cautious and careful.

This scene did not escape Liou Yuan’s notice, and he smiled subtly, choosing not to mention it.

After all, Liou Zhen was now a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, a figure even the Prefect of Qingyou Prefecture should respect.

In Yanhe City, he was undoubtedly a significant figure.

Ge Jinhong had surely prepared himself psychologically before coming to visit him forcefully.

"Mr. Ge, for trivial matters like this, you could just convey a message; there’s no need to visit personally."

"Given our relationship, it’s really unnecessary."

Liou Yuan stretched lazily as he gazed at the snowy scene in the courtyard.

Ge Jinhong had come to visit, naturally seeking a favor.

It wasn’t a major issue, but it concerned his two young grandsons.

Seeing Liou Zhen, the Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, personally selecting disciples with aptitudes in Yanhe City.

Ge Jinhong certainly wouldn’t miss such a good opportunity.

Yet his two grandsons were still young, one nine years old and the other ten.

It is known that the meridians inside the body mature at twelve years; normally, it is impossible to detect a child’s aptitude below twelve.

However, if Liou Zhen were to personally check, it could still be detected.

Ge Jinhong came for this particular reason.

"After all, my brother has been tasked with this mission; if Mr. Ge’s grandson is suitable for cultivation, my brother would be very pleased." Liou Yuan thought to himself.

"It’s still best to come personally." Ge Jinhong didn’t dare to act presumptuously, maintaining a humble smile.

The Liou Family already had a significant standing in Yanhe City.

With Liou Zhen’s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, the Liou Family undoubtedly became Yanhe City’s foremost family.

Ge Jinhong was aware of his own significance.

"Tomorrow, Mr. Ge, just bring your two grandsons over."

"I’ll bring them before my remarkable brother."

With Liou Yuan’s gentle whisper, Ge Jinhong immediately showed gratitude.

Perhaps Liou Yuan’s amicability put Ge Jinhong at ease.

The two began to chat idly.

Liou Yuan inevitably inquired about clues regarding the ’Talismanic Skill.’

Ge Jinhong cheerfully recounted how he had obtained the Talismanic Skill.

"Back in my youth, traveling with a caravan here and there."

"I acquired the Talismanic Skill on the road from Yufengcheng to Qingyou Prefecture city."

"The place was called Qiwen Mountain; under the mountain, there was a small waterfall. When fetching water there, I found the Talismanic Skill Jade Scroll, along with Breathing Skill."

Reflecting on his younger days, Ge Jinhong expressed a sense of nostalgia.

Sadly, when he found the opportunity, he was already over thirty, having missed the optimal cultivation period.

When Liou Yuan asked, Ge Jinhong quickly understood his intentions, cooperating fully by revealing everything he knew.

"Mr. Liou, if you have time someday, you might wish to climb Qiwen Mountain."

"Its cliffs are steep as if carved, though you’re a Body Cultivator and can scale it."

"As for beneath the waterfall, Mr. Liou shouldn’t waste time. I’ve explored it over ten times, with nothing gained." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Qiwen Mountain." Liou Yuan repeated the name, committing it to memory.

After discussing Qiwen Mountain, Ge Jinhong seemed to recall something amusing, saying with interest, "Di Xi went missing three days ago."

"Together with Wei Ying and Hua Xuanyi, we searched for him over two days but found nothing, likely that guy fled the city."

"Fleeing from battle, now Mr. Xu has issued a Bounty Order, determined to have his head."

Upon hearing this, Liou Yuan smirked sarcastically, "Heh, that guy read books his whole life, as if into a dog’s belly."

Though ridiculing him, Liou Yuan didn’t wholeheartedly believe the speculation that Di Xi fled the city.

With the Evil Star in power, Di Xi wasn’t foolish.

Outside the city would be much riskier than inside.

"He’s likely hiding."

"He’s probably hiding out in some gutter."

Liou Yuan’s eyes betrayed a playful look.

Taking Mr. Xu’s talisman was just a minor issue.

Xu Xiang was undoubtedly furious about his cowardly act of escaping the battle.

Xu Xiang was so desperate to maintain the Array against the Alien Star Evil, that he vomited blood; if not for Liou Zhen’s timely arrival, stabilizing his meridians, his cultivation would have suffered greatly.

Being a City Lord, Xu Xiang was fighting so hard.

As a cultivator in Yanhe City, dare escape a battle; he’s certainly asking for trouble.

Liou Yuan wasn’t particularly interested in the government’s bounty now, casually saying after sipping his tea, "Let Mr. Ge and others have this credit."