In Citrus Province, yellow sand filled the sky.
A convoy of carriages moved slowly forward.
Inside a long carriage, several women sat chatting.
"Old Madam, don't worry. Linqi will surely get better."
"Divine Physician Wang is just ahead in Safe-Peace Prefecture. We'll be there soon."
"Set your mind at ease. With the old master's Second Rank righteous qi protecting Linqi, even a serious illness would be nothing to worry about. Once we arrive, a cure is certain. Besides, it's only a minor illness. A few days of nourishment from righteous qi might be enough to clear it up."
Suddenly, a household servant ran over and reported from outside the carriage.
"Old Madam, the master says Divine Physician Wang isn't in Safe-Peace Prefecture. He's gone to Far-Reaching City, so we'll turn north and take a different route there."
The old madam nodded. "Understood."
"Far-Reaching City... that name sounds familiar," an elderly maid murmured.
The old madam said, "The master often mentions it, but certain matters have kept him from visiting. Still, he's always wanted to have a look, and Linqi has always been interested too. This trip will fulfill the wishes of both grandfather and grandchild."
"Oh, now I remember. It's the Marquis of Far-Reaching's territory. He's also a disciple of the chief minister."
"Yes..."
The old madam gazed out the window, the faint clouds overhead reflected in her eyes.
At the next crossroads, the Xu household's convoy changed course for Far-Reaching City.
The sun rose and set, and time flew like a shuttle through a loom.
When the carriage reached another of the Dead Devil Lands, Li Qingxian stopped cultivating.
He first stepped out to inspect the place, then set up a concealment formation as he had before and hid within it.
Afterward, Li Qingxian read the messages that had