After the noblewoman and Tongtong left.

Mo Chengfeng immediately gave Gu Yu a thumbs up and said, "Amazing, you really predicted it!"

Gu Yu scratched his head and said, "I just made a rough deduction."

The noblewoman’s status and strength were far superior to theirs. For her to value Gu Yu so much, he must have something extraordinary.

Liu Zixuan smiled and patted Gu Yu on the shoulder, "Figure out the Star Constellation Scripture as soon as possible. I’ll need you for big things in the future!"

Gu Yu nodded, "I’ll work hard and won’t be a burden to you guys."

"Alright, it’s almost dawn, let’s head back." Liu Zixuan stretched and headed out.

"What’s on your mind, you idiot?" At this moment, Huzi suddenly hit Jiang Yunxuan and asked.

Jiang Yunxuan unusually didn’t retort back at Huzi but instead sighed dejectedly, "Why is it like this? I might be just a bit less handsome than Liu Zixuan, and yet he attracts all the beauties. Even that little girl just now favored him."

"Hahaha." Huzi laughed, "That little girl is as advanced as you are in Realm, why should she treat you politely?"

"You’re talking about me, weren’t you the one who recently broke through to the Imperial Realm?" Jiang Yunxuan replied unhappily.

Huzi smiled proudly, "I know my limitations. I never thought of comparing myself to Brother Xuan. But you, always competing and always getting slapped in the face."

As he said this, Huzi also patted Jiang Yunxuan’s face, "Does it hurt?"

"Screw you." Jiang Yunxuan kicked directly, and the two started play-fighting.

With laughter and playfulness, they no longer felt sleepy. They spent half the night in Ghost Valley, fought their battles, but unfortunately didn’t witness the legendary ghost soldiers, leaving everyone slightly dissatisfied.

Leaving Ghost Valley, they returned to their rented house.

"The trip to Ghost Market was quite fruitful; Gu Yu got the Star Constellation Scripture, Huzi got the Guiding Order, and I acquired the Star Map. Rest a bit and let’s head back to Qian Nan," said Liu Zixuan.

"Aren’t we going to find Zhao Yi?" Huzi asked.

"It’s almost the festival, and after that it’s the Martial Arts Tournament. Let’s let the kid enjoy a little couple time for now."

Liu Zixuan had a vague premonition, as the noblewoman mentioned before leaving, that the Star Sea Martial Artist Realm was about to experience a true shake-up!

This time, it’s not just between some families or sects, but the entire Star Sea Martial Realm, even the World Martial Realm!

Otherwise, one martial arts tournament wouldn’t make the Willow Association elder take it so seriously, even gathering all the masters of Star Sea for a meeting.

"Who are you planning to give the Guiding Order to?" Jiang Yunxuan asked.

Liu Zixuan thought for a moment, "Let’s hold onto it for now. Whoever needs it most will get it. Having this treasure around can save us a lot of trouble when needed."

Everyone nodded in agreement and went to rest.

At noon, Liu Zixuan and the group drove away from the remote Weiyang Highland and returned to the city.

In the city, Liu Zixuan first called Zhao Yi to briefly explain the Martial Arts Tournament, advising him to stay in the Land of the Far North. One reason was to spend time with his newlywed wife Nannan, and another to enhance his skills alone for the upcoming tournament after the festival.

Zhao Yi didn’t say much about it, knowing well enough that brothers don’t necessarily have to stick together all the time.

Among Liu Zixuan’s brothers, Zhao Yi was the most mature. He understood that the path to becoming stronger requires solitude. Only solitude can sharpen one’s heart. Being together all the time breeds dependency.

Dependency can have two extremes. The good is always having someone around for encouragement. The bad becomes relying on someone specific to do certain things, losing the ability to handle matters independently, which isn’t good eventually.

Sitting at the table, after eating and drinking, Huzi spoke, "Brother Xuan, Yunxuan and I discussed it. We both enjoy causing a stir and feel we get along well, so we’re planning to team up and explore."

"You’ve made up your mind?" Liu Zixuan asked with a cigarette between his lips. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Jiang Yunxuan nodded, "Zhao Yi was right on the phone; being together daily fosters dependency. With only about twenty days left until the Martial Arts Tournament, it’s not very long. We’ll use this time to toughen up."

"Once decided, follow your heart. No matter where you are, if there’s any trouble, one call and I’ll be there," Liu Zixuan said.

Jiang Yunxuan and Huzi nodded enthusiastically.

Later, Liu Zixuan looked toward Gu Yu and Mo Chengfeng, "How about you two?"

"My wife, who’s also Brother Feng’s sister, is in Qian Nan. Of course, we’re going back with you," Gu Yu grinned, "But once I return, I’ll focus on the Star Constellation Scripture to fully master it before the tournament, so I can lend you a hand."

Mo Chengfeng shrugged, "I might not be destined for martial arts, so I won’t be like them. After returning to Qian Nan, I’ll take a break and plan to visit my family before the festival."

"Returning to the family?" Liu Zixuan’s tone was odd. Lulu had mentioned before they were expelled from the family, so it wouldn’t lead to anything good going back like this.

Mo Chengfeng laughed, "Don’t worry, Brother Xuan. Lulu and I aren’t going back to the true family, just visiting the ancestral home to pay respects. Being expelled doesn’t change our bloodline."

Liu Zixuan patted Mo Chengfeng’s shoulder, "Once things stabilize, I’ll help you back to your family. But before that, achieve something to show them."

"I will. I’ve figured out what to do!" Mo Chengfeng clenched his fists, saying resolutely, "The Mo Family will regret expelling me, but also become stronger with my powerful return!"

Liu Zixuan gave Mo Chengfeng a thumbs up, "We brothers will stand by you!"

With that, Liu Zixuan raised his glass, "In Jianghu, those trivial ceremonies aren’t needed. During our separation, stay well. No matter what happens, remember you have me and these brothers. If you don’t want to stay out there, come find me, and we’ll celebrate the festival together."

"Cheers!"

Everyone clinked their glasses and drank in one go.

After leaving the restaurant, Jiang Yunxuan and Huzi got into a car, waved to everyone, and headed east of Star Sea.

Liu Zixuan, along with Huzi and Mo Chengfeng, got into a car and headed straight to Qian Nan Land, Celestial Fate City!