The couple had a habit: whenever they saw something new, each family member would get a share. The kids were never left out.

Qi Xuan held the Fiery Sun Stone, his face beaming with joy. He felt particularly content.

Now, he was interested in all the ores at the street stalls.

"Friend, where is this Fiery Sun Stone from?"

"From Kumu Mountain."

"Kumu Mountain?"

"Yes, it’s just east of Flowing Light City. You can check out Cold Lake, but it’s quite dangerous there.

Kumu Mountain is within the mountain range, and it’s currently controlled by the City Lord Mansion."

Tan Shaoting nodded. "Friend, do you have any maps here?"

"Yes, yes, please take a look, senior. Here’s a map of the area around Flowing Light City."

Tan Shaoting bought one, and the family wanted to leave to continue their stroll.

"Senior, I think you should head back. It’s getting late." The Foundation Establishment cultivator hinted as he glanced at both Qi Hao and Qi Xuan.

Su Yuanyuan understood his meaning. "Thank you, friend."

They turned around and returned to their residence, skipping the Spirit Talisman Pavilion.

Inside space, Su Yuanyuan shared the news with their father and sons.

"Rumors don’t come out of nowhere. Piecing everything together, I think it might be related to the Netherworld."

Tan Shaoting nodded. "I get that feeling too."

"Do we still need to stay here?" Mainly considering the kids, visiting their eldest son, and needing to return to the sect quickly.

Tan Shaoting was uncertain. "We can’t intervene here. Tomorrow, we’ll check the Spirit Talisman Pavilion and then head to Kumu Mountain. We’ll leave directly from there."

Su Yuanyuan nodded, never thinking of herself as a savior or a god. Despite encountering challenges, given their current abilities, they couldn’t do much.

"Junior, can you stay? There’s something I need here."

Su Yuanyuan was about to explode; this is exactly what she feared.

"Senior, our family’s cultivation is laid out here. What can I do?"

"You don’t need to do anything. I’ll handle it."

Su Yuanyuan helplessly glanced at Tan Shaoting.

"Senior, do make sure to take care."

"Don’t worry."

Now, your family couldn’t leave even if they wanted to.

The next day, they still went to the Spirit Talisman Pavilion. Since they couldn’t leave immediately, they decided to find some useful things, so they weren’t living in fear for nothing.

The Spirit Talisman Pavilion’s business was noticeably better than Duobao Pavilion’s. But as soon as the couple entered, a clerk came over to assist them.

"Senior, what do you need?"

"I want to buy a copy of the Talisman Collection, not the usual one outside. I’m very curious about the Spirit Talismans in the pavilion."

"I’m sorry, senior, we don’t have what you’re looking for."

Su Yuanyuan nodded, "Then sell me one of every talisman you’ve got."

The clerk nodded and left.

Su Yuanyuan was amazed. The Great Elder of the Talisman Sect’s grandson working as a clerk here? Well, it’s better than going out to fight.

Soon, the talismans were delivered. Su Yuanyuan checked them one by one. Although some repeated the ones bought yesterday, she purchased them all. Tan Shaoting also bought another map from here.

After the family exited the city, they compared the maps and found no significant differences.

The Flying Boat only reached the outskirts of Yan Chi Mountain Range; the rest was a no-go for Artifact Control flight. There were numerous flying demon beasts here.

Qi Hao and Qi Xuan both enjoyed this. Each held a Peach Wood Sword, forgoing other magic artifacts.

Watching the eager youngsters, Tan Shaoting reminisced about Qi Yan and the other three.

Along the way, when encountering a First-tier Demon Beast, the youngsters would certainly give it a try.

They learned the movement technique, and despite not fully cultivating yet, they still managed to dodge the mana attacks from First-tier Demon Beasts.

Su Yuanyuan smiled as she watched the excited kids, feeling proud of them.

With this progress, she felt assured even when the two ventured out to the sect.

The kids, encouraged by their parents’ presence, were bolder, and when battling demon beasts, they could let go.

Though it was time-consuming, their improvement was visible. The family camped on the mountain at night.

Several cultivators had taken note of them, observing that they were elders leading juniors in training.

The cultivators here were at the Qi Refinement Realm; their cultivation was not high. Unable to discern the couple’s cultivation, they preferred keeping their distance.

For the following two days, the family ventured deeper, encountering Second-stage Demon Beasts. The youngsters were eager to test their skills.

The couple did not stop them.

Both were lightly injured, but they managed to defeat the Second-stage Demon Beast together.

Seeing their sons, disheveled but grinning, Su Yuanyuan praised them while reminding them to always act within their limits.

The pace quickened. That day, they met a group of cultivators dressed as Talisman Sect disciples.

The leader was a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator who noticed their family.

"Senior."

Tan Shaoting nodded in return.

"Senior, are you planning to head to Fiery Sun Mountain?"

"Yes, that was the plan."

"Senior, the mountain is now under our Talisman Sect’s control; we just returned from our shift."

Su Yuanyuan listened to the Talisman Sect cultivator’s thoughts.

"Can we not go there now?"

"That’s right."

Tan Shaoting nodded. "Thanks for informing us."

As the family continued forward, Su Yuanyuan shared the situation with her husband and sons.

"It seems the Fiery Sun Stone really influences city affairs."

"Then let’s not go over there."

Tan Shaoting agreed, and the couple took the kids to continue their trials.

In the evening, while roasting meat, Tan Shaoting sensed danger and immediately tossed out a Defense Array Plate.

Su Yuanyuan stepped away from the formation, and the couple began searching with their Divine Sense but found nothing.

This was undoubtedly suspicious.

Su Yuanyuan frowned; something was definitely wrong.

"Junior, that’s just a Sixth Rank Flower Fox."

Relieved, Su Yuanyuan responded, "Thank you, senior."

"This creature is quite skilled, with an ability to block Divine Sense. It’s actually not far from you."

Understanding the situation, Su Yuanyuan transmitted her thoughts to Tan Shaoting, and the couple sat down to continue grilling meat.

Su Yuanyuan speculated that her roasting meat’s aroma might have attracted the demon beast. Since it didn’t appear, they couldn’t locate it either.

While sprinkling cumin powder, Su Yuanyuan added a bit of the sedative her son had prepared, determined to knock out the creature.