The spirit treasure was naturally a gift prepared by Ma Bo for Li Xuan to present to Bing Ling'er, the Palace Mistress of the Ice Palace, on her birthday. However, due to Ying Ye, Li Xuan did not present it. Grateful for the Li family's kindness, Li Xuan went along with the flow and repaid the favor.
As Elder Qing Feng had said, debts of gratitude would always affect oneself. Especially for spirit masters, the stronger their cultivation, the more significant these subtle causes and effects would become.
Two days passed, and Li Xuan stopped at a mountain peak. After leaving the border town, Li Xuan had not encountered any of those foreign races. However, according to the map, Black Wind Ridge ahead was one of their strongholds.
Speaking of Black Wind Ridge, it was where Li Xuan first appeared when he entered the Central Domain. Back then, Li Na and others heading to the border town had discovered Li Xuan through this very place.
"I still need to be careful," Li Xuan mused for a moment before finding a hidden cave to rest.
After all, it was late. Although night did not significantly affect spirit masters, some potential dangers were not as clear as they were during the day.
One night passed in silence.
As dawn broke, Li Xuan, who had meditated all night, opened his eyes.
The next moment, Li Xuan flew directly towards Weiyang City.
Whoosh!
After Li Xuan flew past Black Wind Ridge, several figures slowly emerged.
"Commander, why didn't we intercept him?" a man asked the leading man with some confusion.
The leading man watched Li Xuan's rapidly disappearing figure and gently shook his head. "Currently, the King Venerable has gone to headquarters to discuss important matters. At this juncture, it's best not to stir up trouble. Moreover, I sense a threat from this person."
The men fell silent. Although their faces still showed some disdain, they did not dare to disobey their commander.
In fact, the man harbored a sliver of hope. It wasn't that he didn't want to act, but he felt a sense of impending death.
Even though the man was unwilling to admit it, he, with his peak Guiyi Realm cultivation, had never doubted his sixth sense. Otherwise, how could he have attained the position of commander?
Li Xuan, having left Black Wind Ridge, was also somewhat surprised. However, since the foreign race had not acted, Li Xuan saw no reason to seek trouble for himself. The most important thing for Li Xuan now was to reach Weiyang City and find his parents.
In the blink of an eye, a month had passed. Along the way, the urgency in Li Xuan's heart gradually cooled. Ever since he learned that his parents were alive, Li Xuan's sole desire had been to reunite with them. Since it was close, why rush?
Moreover, they were now only half a day's journey from Weiyang City. Thinking of this, Li Xuan's state of mind became calm once more.
Meanwhile, in Weiyang City, Li Jun vaguely sensed something and looked up at the void.
Seeing this, Wang Lanying looked at Li Jun and then let out a wry smile. "What is destined to come will come. And since that person did not stop it, don't you want to reunite with your child?"
Li Jun looked at Wang Lanying with surprise. "You sensed it long ago?"
"Of course. A mother's heart is connected to her child. That is, after all, flesh and blood from my own body," Wang Lanying said, glaring at Li Jun as if he were being difficult.
Li Jun chuckled and nodded slightly. "You are right. Since that person has not stopped it, it is time for us to meet our child."
"Should we go to greet him?" Wang Lanying asked, looking at Li Jun.
Li Jun pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "If we both go, foreign scouts might discover us. The foreign race is too unpredictable at the moment. It's best not to involve him in this."
"Although that's true, I'm still worried he might resent us," Wang Lanying said with a wry smile.
Li Jun waved his hand with a smile. "Don't worry. The men of our Li family are not so narrow-minded. Besides, once we meet, we can explain the events of that year. And if he truly resented us, why would he have come looking for us?"
"That's true," Wang Lanying nodded slightly, her gaze fixed in the direction outside the city with a hint of anticipation.
Soon, Li Xuan's figure appeared below Weiyang City.
"Young master, please follow me." Just as Li Xuan was about to enter the city, a figure suddenly appeared before him, bowed slightly, and said in a low voice.
"Who are you?" Li Xuan frowned. He had no friends in this five-dimensional world, let alone in the Central Domain.
"Star Radiance Auction House," the man replied softly, uttering the five words.
Li Xuan's heart stirred, and he nodded. "Please lead the way."
The man nodded slightly, then showed a token to the gatekeepers and led Li Xuan into the city.
"The city is a mix of dragons and snakes, and there are many foreign scouts. Therefore, the family head and matriarch cannot personally come to receive the young master. Please do not take offense," the man said softly as he led Li Xuan through winding paths to the back entrance of a mansion.
Li Xuan was silent for a moment, then nodded. "They already know I'm here?"
The man nodded. "When the young master arrived in the Central Domain, the matriarch and family head already had a premonition. However, due to some changes with the foreign race, they were unable to come."
"I understand. Take me to them," Li Xuan nodded.
"Young master, please," the man said, gesturing.
Soon, Li Xuan was led to the main hall by the man. Li Jun and Wang Lanying, having heard the commotion, turned their gazes towards the entrance.
"Young master, this subordinate will take his leave." Outside the hall, the man stopped, bowed to Li Xuan, and turned to leave.
Looking at the hall before him, Li Xuan took a deep breath and walked in.
Soon, Li Xuan saw Li Jun and Wang Lanying standing, seemingly having waited for a long time.
As their eyes met, no one spoke first. Wang Lanying's eyes were already filled with tears. Even Li Jun's eyes were slightly red.
Looking at his parents standing so close, Li Xuan felt his legs as if they were made of lead, unable to move.
Regarding his parents, Li Xuan certainly did not feel hate. However, to say he felt no resentment would be deceiving himself.
"Xuan'er, you... tell us whatever grievances you have. Your mother and I have wronged you," Li Jun sighed and said to Li Xuan.
Wang Lanying immediately looked at Li Xuan, her eyes clearly showing a hint of nervousness.
Li Xuan remained silent for a long time, then looked at Li Jun and Wang Lanying and shook his head slightly. "You gave me life. Even if you didn't raise me, without you, I wouldn't exist. Therefore, I don't hate you."
Li Xuan took a deep breath and smiled. "But this is the first time our family of three has reunited. Should we have a hug?"