"You’re welcome, and you’ve given me gold and silver too," Yuchi smiled, "What are your plans next? Are you heading back to the Sixth State, or staying in the Third State?"

"We’re going back to the Sixth State."

The odd man confirmed firmly:

"This past month, I’ve thought about many things and seen a lot in the Third State. Overall, life in the Third State is something we all envy, but we’ve decided to go back. After all, we’re not from the Third State. Even though we fled here, we’re strangers in a foreign land. So, it’s better to return to the Sixth State and see if there’s anything we can help with."

The Third State is great, but it’s not home. Now that the issue with the body has been resolved, it’s time to leave the Third State.

"Alright, be careful. Although her Divine Soul isn’t much of an issue anymore, it’s not perfectly aligned with her Physique. If she encounters another attack, even if it’s less intense than the last, her Divine Soul could still be damaged. I don’t think anyone would want to see her back at Medicine Master Valley due to negligence."

Yuchi reminded him.

The odd man nodded gratefully, naturally producing a Token and handing it to Yuchi. Seeing Yuchi’s curious look, he earnestly said, "If you or any of your kin come to the Sixth State for any reason, you can use this Token to find us!"

"We will definitely do our best to help!"

Yuchi nodded with a smile, tucking the Token away while jokingly saying, "Unless it’s really necessary, I don’t think I’d venture to war-torn places looking for trouble."

"Until we meet again then."

"Until we meet again!"

The weather in Medicine Pill City was clear; it was already late December. As soon as it turned cold, Yuchi tightened his clothes, bought some ordinary pills in the city, and then went outside Medicine Pill City to hide an Immortal Jade in a secluded spot.

Even if the portal at Medicine Master Valley is open, this way there’s no need to bother when coming back to Medicine Master Valley in the future.

He then briefly compared in his mind the areas he’d traversed over the past two or three years. Hm, judging by the extent alone, he’s covered about a tenth of the Third State, and while the entire map of the Third State isn’t fully illuminated, the effect is quite good.

"Alright then."

"Time to go home!"

...

At Ascension Gate, the beautiful Senior Sister Song was sitting in Junior Sister Xuexiang’s room, with the two facing each other. The window was open, and snow had begun to fall outside Ascension Gate, silently and serenely feathering the vast mountains. Ascension Gate was incredibly elegant.

"Junior Sister, how have your studies been lately?" The beautiful Senior Sister Song, wearing a loose blue and gold dress, poured tea for Xuexiang as she smiled and asked.

She was so beautiful that Xuexiang felt a bit shy:

"Senior Sister Song, I’ve already advanced one layer in cultivation. I’m now at the ninth level of the Core Formation Stage, faster than I’ve ever progressed before!"

"Ascension Gate is unlike any sect I’ve ever seen. Not only are the senior sisters incredibly nice, but the Sect Leader Senior Brother is also very reliable."

"I can’t believe I have a day like this. Never thought I’d have such a warm family; it makes me feel so touched!"

Seeing the increasingly excited Junior Sister Xuexiang in front of her, the beautiful Senior Sister Song smiled gently, pushing the teacup towards her and saying: "These are things you deserve, especially now that you’re at the ninth level of the Core Formation Stage, you hold a significant place in the sect, much stronger than I am. I’m only at the seventh level of the Core Formation Stage."

"But Senior Sister will always be my Senior Sister!" Xuexiang stated firmly.

"Haha, you’re really good with words, so adorable, much more talkative than when you first arrived at Ascension Gate!" Overwhelmed by a sense of affection, the beautiful Senior Sister Song reached out to gently pinch Xuexiang’s cheek, and feeling the smooth, delicate skin, her heart skipped a beat.

Am I ...

Have I gained weight again?!

Quickly rubbing her own face, everything felt fine, so she sighed in relief, while Xuexiang beside her couldn’t help but giggle, and the two of them laughed together in the room.

At the same time, Yuchi arrived at Ascension Gate, and seeing the snow, his heart initially skipped a beat, subconsciously fearing something had gone wrong with Xuexiang. But upon seeing the soft snow, he heaved a sigh of relief.

"True, if something were indeed wrong with Xuexiang, Yinghan would surely inform me. Since she hasn’t mentioned anything, it must be fine."

He then contentedly admired Ascension Gate. The red walls and green tiles were truly beautiful, the corridor blanketed with much snow, various lanterns hanging under the corridor eaves, creating the unique festive atmosphere of New Year.

"Truly wonderful!"