Touring Myriad Phenomena Together! Returning to the Lin Family!

After descending the mountain, the two enjoyed an unhindered journey thanks to their status as True Disciples. Every dynasty and country along the way offered them the finest hospitality upon seeing their tokens, not daring to slight them in the least.

Within a few days, they had returned to Qi State. Looking upon their homeland, both were filled with emotion. When they left, they had been a boy and girl just venturing out into the world. Now they returned as True Disciples of the Songhe Gate, accomplished in cultivation and brimming with vigor.

Li Bufan stretched and let out a long breath. "Finally here. All that rushing along nearly shook my bones apart."

Lin Zhiyan stood beside him, her gaze sweeping over the distant mountains and rivers. "Yes," she said softly. "We're finally back."

The two picked a restaurant at random in Myriad Phenomena City in Youzhou and ordered some food. Before long, their dishes arrived, steaming hot and deliciously fragrant. They ate and chatted in a relaxed, harmonious atmosphere.

Lin Zhiyan set down her chopsticks and looked at Li Bufan. "Bufan, ever since we met, whether at the Lin Family estate or the Songhe Gate, we've always been busy with one thing or another. Now we finally have some time. Will you take a walk with me later?" Her voice held both anticipation and a touch of coaxing sweetness.

Li Bufan smiled. "Of course! I've been to Myriad Phenomena City before, so I know it fairly well. It may not compare to those great cities, but it has its own charms."

Lin Zhiyan raised an eyebrow. "You've been here? When? How come you never mentioned it?" There was a hint of puzzlement in her voice.

Li Bufan told her about his trip with Zhao Zhiqing to the Xia Family's