Facing Wei Yuan's inquiry, Tian Nujue only turned her back to him and looked at the human world that had been separated for more than 1,700 years. This was not the ghost domain where she was trapped when she just recovered. This was the human world she had longed for, with the fragrance of flowers and grass, the breeze blowing through the treetops, and the sunlight falling through the gaps in the leaves.

She looked into the distance and answered after a long time, "I want to go and see if my old friends are still there, listen to the song of the mountain ghosts, and see if the river god is still fishing. Finally, I have to return to the mountain."

On the mountain.

Wei Yuan had always been curious. He had initially thought it was the mountain in the ghost domain, but now it seemed that it was not that simple. He smiled and asked, "When you say 'on the mountain,' do you mean..."

Tian Nujue replied, "Kun Lun Xu."

Kun Lun...

Wei Yuan was speechless.

She turned around and looked at Wei Yuan, saying, "For saving my life, you can call me Jue."

Wei Yuan originally wanted to ask for Tian Nujue's surname, but then he realized that the heavenly maidens in the Qin and Han dynasties were not ordinary people, so how could they have surnames? It was most likely that they were referred to by a single character, just like the primitive tribes. Since the other party didn't care, he was not a rigid person either. He smiled and said, "Then, Jue, have a smooth journey. If you have free time in the future, you can come to find me in the human world."

Tian Nujue nodded and softly said, "Farewell."

As her voice fell, she turned around and walked away, disappearing in an instant.

Wei Yuan stood on the mountain with his sword, his left hand behind him and his right hand raised, picking up a fallen leaf swept up by the breeze. This trip to the ghost domain seemed like a dream, a long-remembered memory. He smiled and let go of the leaf in his hand, letting it fall to the ground, then turned and left.

....................

After leaving the mountain, Tian Nujue followed the river.

However, everything she saw along the way was completely different from the past. In ancient times, from the pre-Qin period to the Qin, Han, Wei, and Jin dynasties, the world's tone did not undergo major changes despite the dynastic changes. The cities of the Wei Kingdom in the pre-Qin period might still be in use in later generations, and the Great Wall built by the Qin Emperor became a barrier for the Han Dynasty.

But the difference between the present and the past was no longer that simple.

Almost the foundation of the world had changed.

Steel jungles rose from the ground, and mortals moved at a speed that surpassed the cultivation speed of the past, like iron dragons piercing through mountains and crossing rivers, constantly shuttling between different cities without stopping for a moment. The heavenly maiden who had been asleep for thousands of years found it hard to believe how much the world had changed.

She had intended to ask someone for information, but she didn't know how to start.

Although she had been moving swiftly for several days, she had just awakened and her cultivation had been stagnant due to the use of large-scale spells and divine powers. She couldn't move fast enough. Along the way, she didn't see the river god in the Yellow River or the mountain ghosts in the mountains, which made her feel even more unfamiliar with this world.

One day, when the moon was high in the sky, the moonlight on the ground was as cool as water.

Tian Nujue stood on the top of a mountain, silently looking at the bustling mortal world below, lost in thought.

Her eyes flickered, and suddenly a cold voice sounded, "Come out."

Rustling sounds.

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The person did not conceal their aura.

Tian Nujue turned around and saw an old man in a plain gray Taoist robe. He seemed like an ordinary old man, but he was more spirited. However, he could follow Tian Nujue all the way here, so he couldn't be that simple.

She sensed the aura of a few breaths from this old man and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

"You are... Zhang Daoling's descendant?"

The old man bowed slightly and smiled, "I am Zhang Ruosu, I have seen the heavenly maiden."

Tian Nujue looked at the old man and thought of the rare cultivators of the Daoist sects who were said to appear once in a thousand years. Her expression softened and she said, "You have been waiting for me here. Is there something you need?"

The old Taoist nodded and replied, "It's just that the divination has shown signs, so I came here to stop the heavenly maiden from returning to Kun Lun."

"At least you shouldn't go back at this time."

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The old Taoist waved his sleeve, and the Feng Shui pattern on the ground changed.

The clear wind isolated all the sounds in this area, ensuring that the conversation between the two would not be overheard by anyone else. The girl's face was filled with surprise as she slowly nodded and agreed. The old man smiled and said, "In these thousand years, the world has changed greatly. With the heavenly maiden's long lifespan, it's better to take a stroll and see for yourself."

"If there is anything you need help with, the Heavenly Master's Mansion will definitely assist you."

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The sun was rising above the willow branches when Wei Yuan finally woke up.

He stretched lazily, did his morning exercises, practiced the Wohu Art, and took the medicine he obtained from the Han Dynasty's arsenal to heal the internal injuries caused by forcefully using demonic energy. There was some noise outside the door, and he had already returned from the ghost domain for more than half a month, but there hadn't been much change.

Apart from the fact that the museum still didn't have many visitors.

Two small shops had closed down.

And then new people bought the land and started renovating.

After all, this place was in the old city area, and the core of Quan City's development was not in this area. Therefore, there were very few people passing by here. Although it was peaceful, it was not suitable for opening a shop. In the end, it would probably become a memory of this city and slowly disappear.

Wei Yuan didn't really care.

Although he no longer had a salary at the museum, he now had income.

When the museum's ownership was transferred, Zhang Hao was also present and guessed that Wei Yuan seemed to be a little tight on money now. Originally, he still had a salary, but now that the museum belonged to him, there was no salary. This time, after killing the Ghost King, he received a reward similar to the police's reward for capturing a criminal.

It resolved Wei Yuan's financial difficulties in one fell swoop.After slaying the evil practitioner and obtaining the yellow talisman, Wei Yuan handed it directly to the Special Operations Group.

With the resources of the Special Operations Group, they should be able to trace the identity of the evil practitioner from this talisman. As for the merit points, Wei Yuan spent ten to exchange for healing medicine from the Great Han Armory to treat his injuries.

The remaining merit points would be considered for exchange into divine abilities once his injuries were healed.

It was indeed a rare leisurely day.

Wei Yuan drew his Eight-Sided Han Sword, stepping in the Yu Step, still able to wield the Profound Yuan Sword Art effortlessly in the narrow environment of the museum. His swordsmanship was no longer as fierce and sharp as it was at the beginning. After going through life-and-death battles, it was more like a blunt stone, harmonious and composed.

After practicing his swordsmanship a few times, Wei Yuan put away his sword and prepared to open the roller door outside.

The museum still needed to be open.

It was already spring, the sunlight warm and gentle. As soon as he opened the door, he saw the Special Operations Group's vehicle outside, with Zhang Hao and an obviously excited Shen Jifeng. Upon seeing Wei Yuan, they greeted him as "Master Wei" and could not hide the excitement on their faces.

Wei Yuan was surprised and asked, "Did you find any traces from the yellow talisman?"

Zhang Hao's face twitched.

Wei Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Or did you make a new breakthrough in spiritual energy research?"

Shen Jifeng lowered his head and adjusted his glasses.

Wei Yuan laughed and said, "So you didn't find out the details of the evil practitioner, nor did you make a breakthrough in the popularization of spiritual energy. What are you two so excited about?"

Shen Jifeng finally raised his head and said, "We, we just came here to help out and pay a visit."

"It's a senior who has been in seclusion for a long time and wants to walk in the world. We helped to take care of some mundane matters."

"That senior is really good-looking..."

"I see."

Wei Yuan welcomed them in with a smile, served them two cups of tea, and then noticed a bouquet of flowers at the door. He asked the paper dolls who would come here early every day. After the two paper dolls hugged and swayed for a while, Wei Yuan understood that they were from the newly opened shop across the street.

It was only then that Wei Yuan noticed that the two shops opposite had merged into a new one.

It was a flower shop, blooming in spring, and the fragrance of flowers was already drifting over with the wind.

"So it's the neighbor."

Wei Yuan smiled, put the flowers in a vase, thought about it, and felt that he should pay a visit out of courtesy. He told the two people in the room, walked across the slightly sloping asphalt road, the road surface was slightly warm under the sunlight. Wei Yuan knocked on the door and said, "Hello, I'm from the museum across the street. Thank you for the flowers."

"Hello?"

Wei Yuan pushed the door open, and the crisp bell rang.

Then he froze on the spot.

On the rattan lounge chair surrounded by blooming flowers, a girl in a goose-yellow dress, with a light-colored knitted vest over her shirt, raised her head. Her black hair was like a waterfall, she gently placed an ancient book on her lap, and nodded:

"You're welcome, Crouching Tiger."

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