He was traveling with an old acquaintance again.
Xu Xulin led the caravan toward Azure Spirit Ward, while Lin Changheng, his appearance already altered, sat inside the Packhorse Carriage wearing a bamboo hat.
The packhorses were gentle and kept the carriage exceptionally steady. Though the journey was long, it did not feel tiring.
Although the Xu Family had risen to become a Foundation Establishment Family, its foundations were still shallow and needed time to strengthen. Its facilities had yet to catch up, and it had not purchased any small or medium flying boats.
Packhorse caravans remained its main means of transport. Beside Lin Changheng sat two female cultivators, both quite young, with their faces uncovered.
They chattered away excitedly, clearly leaving the clan for the first time.
At first, they found Lin Changheng's attire rather curious and stole a few glances at him. They wanted to say something but held back.
They did not dare discuss him to his face and were afraid of disturbing him.
Later, however, when they saw that Lin Changheng remained motionless as a block of wood, they stopped caring.
Lin Changheng's departure from the ward to take up his post had been all but silent.
Xu Fugui and Bai Fengxian had sent congratulatory gifts well in advance. The gifts were quite valuable, the very best they could afford.
But given Lin Changheng's wealth, they could only be considered "light gifts laden with affection."
Bai Fengxian in particular was under considerable pressure. His two young sons had spiritual roots, and he needed to prepare cultivation resources for them. Knowing this, Lin Changheng had initially intended to refuse his gift, but after some thought, he accepted it.
After all, this symbolized their standing as "equals."
Lin Changheng wished to preserve that as well.
As for Xu Fugui,