Seeing Liang Jianxuan's confident expression, Song Qingming likewise let out a small sigh of relief. He raised his hand and bowed to the other man once more.
Though he knew full well that Liang Jianxuan had set his sights on the piece of "Heavenly Gang Silver Stone" he possessed,
the item was indeed of no use to Song Qingming for the time being.
Being able to trade it for Liang Jianxuan no longer making things difficult for Qingyu, while also improving his Natal Magic Treasure, the "Five Elements Divine Light Mirror," was a deal Song Qingming could fully accept.
After chatting with Liang Jianxuan for a few more moments, Song Qingming left the "Sword Tomb" under Ziyue's guidance and returned to the marketplace at the foot of the mountain.
The moment he entered Listen to Rain Pavilion, Song Qingming spotted Zhou Cheng busy attending to customers. He smiled and gave him a slight nod.
"Eh! Shopkeeper, it really is you—you've returned."
Seeing Song Qingming, who had been gone for nearly a year, suddenly walk in, Zhou Cheng's face immediately lit up with joy. He hastily cupped his hands toward the customer beside him, then quickly came forward.
"You've all worked hard these days. Is Siyuan upstairs?"
"The mistress is refining pills in the rear courtyard. Shall I take you there first?"
Seeing several customers still standing nearby, Song Qingming quickly waved his hand.
"No need to trouble yourself. Tend to things here first; I can go by myself."
Song Qingming entered the rear courtyard and immediately saw an unfamiliar young woman handling spiritual herbs. Just as he was about to ask her something, the door to the alchemy room ahead suddenly opened.
A familiar yellow figure swiftly emerged from within.
"Husband, was it really you who returned?"
"Yes! Sorry, I