"So this is Dongyang Village? I never expected Uncle Li Xuan to be born in such a remote place."
After getting off the car, Ivan, Su Qing, and Li Wan'er stretched their bodies and said.
The bumpy ride had made all three of them feel quite uncomfortable. Fortunately, none of them complained. Moreover, as they looked at the mountainous landscape of Dongyang Village through the windows, their curiosity overshadowed their discomfort.
"Alright, enough rambling, let's go," Su Qing said with a smile, looking around with a hint of anticipation.
"Sister Su Qing, you seem quite excited," Ivan teased. However, upon seeing Li Wan'er's slightly embarrassed expression, he quickly added, "Okay, okay, since we're here, let's go find Uncle Li Xuan first."
After asking around, Ivan and the other two arrived directly at the entrance of 55 Dongyang Street. Li Weiye was slightly taken aback by the appearance of the three women.
The attire and appearance of the three women were clearly not in line with the style of Dongyang Village. Li Weiye, having been a village head before, naturally recognized that the three women came from a big city and were no ordinary people.
"You're looking for Li Xuan?" Li Weiye was stunned when he heard Ivan's question, then shook his head with regret. "You're a step too late. Li Xuan has already left. From what Li Xuan told me, he's going abroad to live. It might be very difficult for you to find him."
"Abroad?" Ivan and the other two exchanged glances, a hint of surprise in their eyes. Their faces then fell with disappointment, as they had traveled all this way only to be unable to meet Li Xuan.
"Yes, Li Xuan said he's going abroad. I don't know how he's been doing outside all these years, but he must be doing well. He even left me two hundred thousand yuan when he left," Li Weiye said with pride, nodding his head.
"Thank you, Uncle Li," Ivan sighed helplessly after hearing Li Weiye's words, but then smiled and nodded at him. Ivan could clearly see that the relationship between Li Weiye and Li Xuan was not ordinary.
"It's nothing, it's nothing. You are Li Xuan's friends, it's only right. And you've brought so many gifts, you've spent too much," Li Weiye said, waving his hand with a smile.
"Uncle Li, can you take us to see Li Xuan's parents' graves?" Li Wan'er asked after thinking for a moment.
"To Li Xuan's parents' graves? It's thoughtful of you. I'll take you there. Speaking of which, Li Xuan has already visited the graves. You must have a good relationship with Li Xuan, right? That kid left in such a hurry, I didn't even get a chance to ask him if he's married. His parents passed away early, and he's the only descendant of the Li family," Li Weiye said with a sigh after a moment of surprise.
"Uncle Li, let's go pay our respects," As Li Weiye spoke, Ivan and Su Qing also looked at Li Wan'er.
After all, they had a legally recognized marriage, even if it was a sham. It was just a pity that they hadn't truly ended up together.
At this moment, Li Wan'er couldn't tell if she felt embarrassed or lost, her expression a little melancholic. Seeing this, Ivan looked at Li Weiye and said with a smile.
"Alright, alright," Li Weiye nodded, then put the items the three women had bought inside the house and closed the door.
"Why are they here?" Deep beneath Shaoyang Mountain, Li Xuan's divine sense had been greatly enhanced after his soul breakthrough. His cultivation had also directly advanced to the intermediate stage of the Spirit Soul realm.
The moment his divine sense spread in all directions, he immediately sensed the auras of Ivan, Su Qing, and Li Wan'er. Li Xuan pondered for a moment, then stood up and walked towards the entrance.
"Looking at them, it seems they came to find me?" On Shaoyang Mountain, Li Xuan watched Ivan and the other two paying respects at their parents' graves while perched on a towering tree, muttering to himself.
"All worldly matters are but the past. The previous events have all been concluded. To reveal myself again would only add to karmic entanglement. Therefore, it is better not to meet." After thinking it over, Li Xuan finally decided not to meet them. With a shift of his body, he instantly disappeared from the branches.
"Uncle Li, thank you," After paying their respects, Ivan and the other two thanked Li Weiye.
"It's no trouble. If Li Xuan's parents were still alive, they would be very happy to see you. So, are you planning to stay in Dongyang Village for a while?" Li Weiye asked with a smile, waving his hand.
"Since Li Xuan has already gone abroad, we'll be heading back. Uncle Li, if Li Xuan ever returns, please be sure to let me know. I'll leave you my number," Ivan said after glancing at Li Wan'er and Su Qing.
"Okay, okay, I've got it," Li Weiye nodded, then took out the mobile phone Li Xuan had bought for him and handed it to Ivan.
...
Time passed, and half a year went by in the blink of an eye.
One day, Shaoyang Mountain suddenly trembled violently, causing the residents of Dongyang Village and even Dongyi Town to change their expressions. The earthquake of 2008 was still fresh in their memories. For a moment, everyone rushed out of their houses and headed to open spaces.
Fear was evident on everyone's faces. However, after the initial tremors, everything returned to a state of calm. After waiting for several minutes, everyone looked at each other in surprise.
"That commotion seems to have been quite significant," Li Xuan said with a wry smile, slowly opening his eyes deep beneath Shaoyang Mountain.
After half a year of cultivation, Li Xuan had successfully entered the early stage of the Return to One realm by absorbing the spiritual energy from the Spirit Storage Bead. The tremor just now was a leakage of spiritual power during his breakthrough. Fortunately, Li Xuan had reacted in time, otherwise, it could have easily caused an 'earthquake.'
"Oh well, the formation here has been completely destroyed, and it's meaningless to stay here." Li Xuan stood up, glanced at the formation spirit stone that had turned to ashes beneath him, and sighed faintly before his figure moved, disappearing instantly.
The Five Peaks Mountain Range, the most primitive forest in China. Its vast area spanned over five thousand li. It was home to countless ferocious beasts and birds. To prevent accidental intrusion, China had set up conspicuous warning signs on the periphery.
One day, a figure slowly approached. With just a few leaps, this figure disappeared. This person was Li Xuan, who had left Shaoyang Mountain.
Upon entering the mountain range, Li Xuan took a deep breath of the fresh air, then shifted his gaze towards the depths.
There was still one-third of the spiritual energy left in the Spirit Storage Bead, and Li Xuan had to hurry.