“The consumption of magical power has indeed been greatly reduced.”
He Xiuyuan stood on the wood, which was sliding forward rapidly, but the magical power He Xiuyuan used was very little.
This made traveling extremely convenient.
After confirming this, He Xiuyuan’s face immediately showed joy.
In this way, his return to Peach Blossom Town and then his journey south of the Yangtze River would actually be much faster.
Following some tributaries of the river, He Xiuyuan spent ten days finally drifting into Qixia Creek.
Further along Qixia Creek, he could reach Peach Blossom Town.
Seeing Qixia Creek, He Xiuyuan couldn't help but think of Wu Yun.
Just as He Xiuyuan was thinking this, he heard a splash, and suddenly there was a surge of water ahead, then He Xiuyuan looked forward and quickly saw a figure disappear into the water.
He Xiuyuan approached a little closer on the floating wood, and then saw a figure flash quickly through the water.
Although the other party's speed was very fast, He Xiuyuan still saw clearly that the figure was Wu Yun.
“It seems that Wu Yun is doing quite well here.”
Seeing this old acquaintance, He Xiuyuan felt a little emotional.
Never mind, when it's time to leave, I'll catch up with him.
He Xiuyuan thought for a moment, then rode the wood towards the bank.
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“The scenery around here hasn't changed much.”
He Xiuyuan came ashore, stretched his muscles, and then walked towards Peach Blossom Town.
The several jars of peach blossom wine buried in Peach Blossom Town should all be ready to drink.
“He Gongzi! You're back!?”
In Peach Blossom Town, some people looked closely at He Xiuyuan for a moment, and after recognizing him, their faces immediately filled with joy.
They hadn't expected He Xiuyuan to actually return.
However, when they saw He Xiuyuan's long gown looking somewhat disheveled, their eyes couldn't help but show some surprise.
“He Gongzi, you are…?”
Why did it feel like He Xiuyuan had suffered some calamity after going out and coming back?
He Xiuyuan looked at his clothes, then smiled, “I encountered some things on the way, and I didn’t have money to change clothes, so this is how it is.”
“Is that so…”
“Then shall we go to the tailor’s shop to make a new set of clothes for He Gongzi?”
“No, no, I still have clothes in my courtyard.”
He Xiuyuan quickly waved his hand upon hearing this. These neighbors didn't even buy new clothes for themselves all year, so how could He Xiuyuan possibly let them pay for his new clothes?
Thinking of this, He Xiuyuan quickly waved his hand and then swiftly returned to his courtyard.
After the courtyard gate closed, He Xiuyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
“I should take a bath and change into clean clothes first.”
He Xiuyuan returned to the courtyard, searched around, and quickly found a suitable set of clothes to put on.
Then He Xiuyuan dug around nearby and unearthed the peach blossom wine he had buried earlier.
As the wine jar was opened, a rich aroma immediately wafted out.
Inside the wine jar, the golden-yellow wine liquid rippled slightly, appearing extremely thick.
He Xiuyuan held the wine jar, filled his gourd, and then satisfactorily sealed the wine gourd.
As night fell, He Xiuyuan left his house, carrying the wine jar.
Avoiding some people, He Xiuyuan quickly arrived in front of the City God Temple.
Once He Xiuyuan entered the City God Temple, he placed the wine jar on the table and then opened its lid.
As the lid was opened, a rich aroma of wine immediately diffused.
Inside the City God Temple, a figure instantly appeared before him.
“Hmm… This peach blossom wine is even more fragrant than the wine I’ve smelled before!”
The Lord City God, who had appeared, took a deep breath, and the surrounding wine aroma turned into wisps of white lines, all inhaled into the City God's nose.
“It was thanks to the wine recipe bestowed by Lord City God that I was able to brew this peach blossom wine. I specially brought a jar as a token of my gratitude.”
He Xiuyuan pointed at the peach blossom wine in front of him and said softly to the City God.
Without the wine recipe given by the City God, He Xiuyuan would not have been able to brew this peach blossom wine, so he still had to bring a jar of this wine to him.
The Lord City God's face was filled with joy upon hearing this. He had been craving this taste for a long time, and now that he had received this jar of fine wine, his heart was delighted.
“It was just a wine recipe, but still, thank you, Mr. He, for bringing the wine.”
The Lord City God accepted the peach blossom wine and then looked at He Xiuyuan in front of him.
At first glance, He Xiuyuan seemed no different from an ordinary person, but upon closer inspection, one could vaguely discern some differences.
If he hadn't known that He Xiuyuan was extraordinary, he probably wouldn't have noticed these subtle details.
It hadn't been long since the other party had obtained the Cultivation method from him, yet his Dao had already reached such a level.
Truly… a Divine Being!
Thinking of this, the City God suddenly remembered something.
“Mr. He, do you know Wu Yun from Qixia Creek?”
“Yes, I do. But did something happen to Wu Yun?”
Seeing the City God inquire about Wu Yun, He Xiuyuan quickly pressed for an answer.
“He is naturally fine. He was originally a water ghost, but now he receives incense offerings. If this continues, he even has a chance to become an Yin God.”
“Was this method taught to him by Mr. He?”
He had been watching that water ghost outside for a long time, but he hadn't expected one of them to have such good fortune.
Now Wu Yun no longer has to suffer, and incense offerings have begun to gradually gather around him.
“It's good that he's fine.”
Listening to the City God's reply, He Xiuyuan breathed a sigh of relief, and at this moment, he had no intention of taking credit.
“I just mentioned it once; his current achievements are all thanks to himself.”
The City God thought to himself, 'Indeed,' upon hearing this.
This Wu Yun truly received guidance from He Xiuyuan, which led to his current good fortune.
A water ghost, with just a little guidance from him, can even glimpse the position of an Yin God. This person is truly formidable!
The City God thought of this, feeling that his understanding of He Xiuyuan had deepened by several points.
As for what He Xiuyuan said about it all being Wu Yun's own credit, he didn't listen.
Wu Yun had been a water ghost in that water for who knows how many years. If he could truly rely on himself, he would have already become an Yin God long ago, so why would he have to wait until today?
Thinking of this, the City God became even more respectful towards He Xiuyuan.
He Xiuyuan, seeing this, chatted with the City God for a while, and seeing that it was getting late, he rose to take his leave.
The next morning.
He Xiuyuan woke up early, pasted the four characters 'Gone on a journey' on his door, then bid farewell to the Peach Tree, and carried the wine jar to the bank of Qixia Creek.
Following his previous method, He Xiuyuan got onto the floating wood and successfully summoned Wu Yun.
Wu Yun had just surfaced and, seeing He Xiuyuan standing on the floating wood, immediately looked delighted.
“Mr. He, it really is you!”
It had been several months since He Xiuyuan left Peach Blossom Town.
He hadn't expected to suddenly see He Xiuyuan today.