In the blink of an eye, another ten-odd days passed...
Ren Ye returned Chu Jin's body to his hometown and gave him a proper burial, bringing this journey through Nine Li, which had taken over "seven years," to an end.
He had gained enormously from this journey. Not only had he taken in a disciple with an emperor's inheritance, but he had also obtained various opportunities suited to him, entering the fourth-grade realm and greatly increasing his strength.
Most importantly, however, he had drawn on the "Dao" and influence of a group of pioneers to bring about the establishment of the Vast Righteousness Sect in Nine Li, taking the first steps toward ending its chaotic age. This could count as accumulating virtue and blessings for himself and those who came after him.
This act had also consolidated and strengthened Ren Ye's previously hazy Dao Intent, laying a solid foundation for his future Dao Touching.
On the day Little Bad King and the others left Nine Li, Yang Ling'er, Tide Dragon City's civil and military officials, and Ming Quan's family all came specially to see them off.
Ren Ye said goodbye to them one by one, and once again earnestly asked Brother Ming Quan whether he wanted to bring his family along with the main group and settle permanently in Qingliang Commandery. Yet the latter still smiled and said, "Things used to be bad here, and everyone wanted to escape. Now things are better, and we don't have to seek our fortunes elsewhere. I want to stay in my hometown and do whatever I can...!"
Those who traveled far from home all missed it. Ren Ye understood Ming Quan's feelings, so he did not press him further. After all, with the Vast Righteousness Sect established, Nine Li could now be considered