For the rogue cultivators who lived here under his protection, the master of this rogue cultivator haven attaining a Golden Core was indeed an honor they shared.
Someone so great had risen from their own ranks. No wonder the entire Market Ward was immersed in jubilation.
This was both a symbol of strength and a sign that Lanxi Cave's future standing and stability would improve greatly. Even major powers like the Six Great Sects would not dare covet it lightly.
"I see. That is indeed good news," Song Yan replied mildly, his tone calm. Though surprised,
that was all he felt.
The great path of the Golden Core-Jiang Chaoshen's core formation brought him another step along the road to becoming a Great Power. But for Song Yan, what mattered most now was returning to the sect to establish his foundation. These distant festivities had little to do with him.
He had no intention of joining this sea of celebration, much less visiting Liang Feng and his wife, who were surely both exceedingly busy and basking in their success.
He simply handed over the Red Dust Chariot's jade key according to the rules and completed the brief return procedures.
Then he turned and led Xiao Ju and Xiao He steadily down the mountain path leading out of the Market Ward, their figures soon disappearing into the wooded mountains.
Behind them, Lanxi Cave's bustle and celebrations continued. The sounds of strings and pipes carried from afar. This was their own celebration.
Outside Lanxi Cave.
Song Yan did not set off immediately. His gaze swept over the mountains and rivers toward the flowing sea of clouds.
At a certain moment, he seemed to reach a decision.
He turned, directing his gaze toward Xiao Ju before him.
His clear gaze settled on Xiao Ju's