Having left Li Xiuyuan's cave abode, Lin Tianming and his two companions walked together toward their respective dwellings.
Along the way, Lin Tianming and Hu Yuan chatted as they walked, discussing the topic of departing from Yuyao City.
"Daoist Hu, the great battle has ended, and everyone is free to leave now; what are your plans going forward?"
"If Daoist Hu plans to return to Qianchuan Market, would you care to join me on the journey?" Lin Tianming inquired.
Hearing this, Li Xiuyuan smiled helplessly and said, "I'm afraid I'll have to decline your kind offer this time, Lin."
"Oh?"
Lin Tianming was somewhat surprised and promptly asked with curiosity, "Does Daoist Hu perhaps have some other plans?"
Hu Yuan chuckled and then began to explain.
"As a loose cultivator, I can truly say I have no ties or obligations!"
"In the past, I have lived around Qianchuan Market for so long that I've grown tired of it."
