Chapter 01: Return

Which family's kid is this? Indeed, I have been away from home for six years. Six years ago, this little fellow must have been only seven or eight years old.

Da! Da! Da!

Looking at the familiar hometown, there are even some vendors I recognize

I will go see off my father. " Qin Yun then stood up.

The middle-aged woman carefully looked at her son, touching his arm and face: "Good, good, it's good that you are back, it's good that you are back, hmm, you've grown taller."

Qin Yun then stood up and walked out of the hall to greet them. Soon, he saw a large family approaching in the distance, a young man in a brocade robe accompanied by a beautiful wife, along with a boy and a girl.

"Very well, I have two amulets here that can be carried on one's person, both are well kept." With foresight, Qin Yun took out two silk pouches from his bosom and retrieved two jade talismans from within. The jade talismans were entirely warm white, adorned with intricate engravings of symbols, and just looking at them made one feel an involuntary sense of tranquility and comfort.

Because the world is vast, and deep mountains and large marshes are more likely to harbor monsters, venturing outside is also fraught with dangers

Open, Law Eye!

Adult, adult

"Madam, I will go and inquire first." Qin Liehu then repeatedly said, immediately rising and walking outside

"The Second Young Master has returned, the Second Young Master has returned!" Old Li shouted excitedly, his voice echoing throughout the entire residence as he thunderously swung open the main gate.

"Second brother." The young man in the brocade robe saw Qin Yun and couldn't help but run over excitedly, embracing him tightly.

"Brother," Qin Yun also stood up, "Father and Mother, I will go to greet them"

"Can't you two father and son just sit down and talk inside?" Mother Chang Lan said

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Be careful, Madam Chang Lan repeatedly instructed

At the age of fifteen, full of vigor and ambition, one stands out prominently

After chatting with my father and mother for a moment, I heard a sound coming from outside

In the presence of Qin Yun, who became the foremost figure of the young generation in Guangling County at the age of fifteen, Captain Xu naturally displayed humility

Accompanying my father to the entrance of the house

"Keep it close and treat the child well," said Qin Yun

He is afraid, afraid that his son will go and never return

Sir, I do not wish to disturb you, but the county magistrate has personally instructed me to ensure your presence, as there is an important matter to discuss. I fear you may not be able to return home for the next day or two

"It is all my fault," Qin Yun said repeatedly, "Have you met my sister-in-law? Brother, these two little ones are the 'Shu Yan' and 'Shu Bing' you mentioned in your letter, right? My dear nephew and niece, you both look so handsome." As he spoke, he pinched the little faces of the two children, causing them to cling to their parents' legs in fright.

"Have you made a breakthrough?" Qin Liehu asked. He was well aware that his son was practicing the legendary cultivation method, and he understood how difficult it was to achieve success in such training.

He had a very close relationship with his elder brother. When the Qin family was still in its humble beginnings, the two of them grew up together in the village. They went through great hardships together; at that time, he was still quite young, while his elder brother was already a teenager, taking care of him in every way.

Father. Qin Yun and his mother, Chang Lan, came out to greet.

"What to send, you should go back and spend time with your mother and them," said Qin Liehu as he walked outside with his son

The door opened a crack, and an old man leaned out to take a look. Then he widened his eyes and exclaimed, "Second Young Master!" The young man before him was dressed in plain cloth, ordinary in appearance, but the old man had watched the Second Young Master, "Qin Yun," grow up and recognized him at a glance

Qin Yun also felt a pang in his heart and ran over.

The lord of the county has instructed me to go over, so I will likely be out for the next couple of days. Qin Liehu put on his outer garment and hung the single saber at his waist.

His divine eye maintained its watch, observing that humanity exudes a human essence, while flowers, grass, and trees each possess their own essence. All living beings have their unique essence, varying in strength, and under the divine eye, nothing can hide.

A child travels a thousand miles, and the mother worries. Although the father does not speak of it, he too is constantly concerned in his heart. Even though he knows that in order for his son to have a bright future, he must let him venture out into the world, he still feels a deep sense of anxiety.

You two should quickly pay your respects to your uncle, do not be afraid, what is there to fear, this is your uncle, hurry and greet him

Outside the door, the horses had long been prepared, and my father and Captain Xu rode off at full gallop.

"Today, when Yun'er returns, can we not rest for even a day?" Madam Changlan said somewhat dissatisfied.

The breaths of my mother, sister-in-law, and nephews and nieces are all normal, but my elder brother's breath is ... ...

The demonic aura! Such a strong demonic aura, it has already penetrated deep into the flesh and organs. The entanglement with my brother is by no means a one-time occurrence; my brother's life force is very weak. If this continues, it will be impossible to conceal, and he will directly fall gravely ill and die!" Qin Yun's heart trembled, filled with rage and murderous intent. "Who on earth has inflicted such a vicious blow on my brother?"

Qin Yun turned and walked towards the residence

In the depths of Qin Yun's eyes, there were, however, mystical patterns condensed. On the surface, there appeared to be no changes, yet within Qin Yun's gaze, the world had transformed

Qin Liehu's eyes lit up; this breakthrough is indeed like a fish leaping over the dragon gate

"Lao Xu, what is it?" Qin Liehu stepped closer and lowered his voice to ask. He had already instructed earlier today that unless there was something significant, he should not be disturbed, especially since his son, who had been away from home for six years, had just returned.

"It has been six years." A young man in plain clothes, with a sword hanging at his waist, walked down the street leading a horse. "I have finally returned. After being away for so long, I still feel that my hometown is the best."

Both children are approximately 3 to 4 years old and still somewhat bewildered

Yes

"It was broken through two and a half years ago," Qin Yun said with a smile

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The Prefect holds both military and political power over the entire Guangling Prefecture. Due to the disturbances caused by demons and monsters in the region, the Prefect has the authority to execute individuals of the seventh rank and below before reporting in urgent situations. In Guangling Prefecture, no one dares to challenge the authority of the Prefect.

Uncle

Hmm? Qin Yun was taken aback.

Qin Yun looked into the hall.

"Please go in first, take a seat first," Qin Liehu said repeatedly

Father, you won't be back for a day or two. Is there something important? Do you need my help?

The burly man outside, standing at a height of eight feet, with a tiger's back and a bear's waist, is holding a thick iron rod that weighs at least a hundred pounds. It seems that he could easily smash through a wall with a swing of it, yet at this moment, he is obediently waiting outside.

"As long as you come back, that's all that matters," Qin Liehu said, looking at his son. Compared to the time when he was full of brilliance, his son has clearly matured now, and his aura has also become more restrained.

The young man in plain clothes witnessed this scene, led his horse aside to avoid it, and watched as the young man in splendid attire rode past.

After lunch, a constable came outside the hall and shouted loudly

"Second brother, second brother, second brother!" The call echoed from afar, filled with joy.

Before him stood a figure clad in a brocade robe, known as "Qin An," whose aura appeared rather weak. Moreover, a dense and malevolent green energy had infiltrated Qin An's body, intertwining completely with his life force.

"Yun'er." The one-armed man "Qin Liehu" felt a surge of emotion upon seeing his son, and his eyes became slightly moist.

On that noon, the entire Qin family gathered together for lunch. The meal was quite lavish, and the maids happily brought out dish after dish. The Qin residence was still very kind and generous to its servants.

Qin Liehu returned to the hall.

Mother

... ...

Finally, holding the horse, I arrived outside a mansion

It was still afternoon, with the sun hanging high in the sky, but at this moment, under the gaze of Qin Yun, the sky was filled with an endless azure aura. In the distance, his father, Qin Liehu, on horseback, was surrounded by a faintly strange aura, which included a light pink aura, a deep green aura, and a blood-red aura... In total, there were six types of auras, yet each one was very weak, likely to dissipate completely with the passage of time.

As one of the three chief captains of the Silver Medal, it is quite normal for my father to occasionally come into contact with monsters and to be slightly tainted by their aura. Qin Yun felt at ease, knowing that this aura was merely superficial and had not penetrated into the body, posing no hidden dangers

"Yun'er, come here, come here, don't worry about your father, he often has official duties to attend to," urged Mother Chang Lan in the hall.

The one-armed man nodded slightly, his eyes sharp as lightning. At his waist hung a single saber, exuding an invisible pressure that commanded the respect of the servants and maids. He is the master of the Qin residence, "Qin Liehu," and one of the three silver badge captains in Guangling County.

Qin Yun felt both shock and anger, as well as lingering fear

"Not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning," said Captain Xu repeatedly

On the bustling and lively Jinglou Street in the west city of Guangling County, pedestrians are numerous and the atmosphere is vibrant

Certainly, when discussing the vitality within one's own household, excluding oneself, the father would be regarded as the foremost! The life force of these maids and servants is comparatively much weaker.

Regarded as the foremost figure of the younger generation in Guangling County

Hmm. Qin Yun nodded

"Second Young Master, the lady does not know how many tears she has shed for you; every day she prays and recites scriptures before the Bodhisattva for your well-being," said the female steward standing nearby.

Walking along the way, I gaze at the familiar shops and restaurants, the well-known rivers and stone bridges

You rascal, you have been gone for six years! Before you left, didn't you say it would only be three years? Suddenly, a letter arrives saying you will be away for another three years?" The young man in the brocade robe couldn't help but say, "Three years plus three years, you really make the whole family worry about you.

The sound of hooves was urgent, and in the distance, a young man in splendid attire was galloping on a tall steed down the bustling street. In an instant, pedestrians hurriedly moved aside, while behind the young rider, servants and guards on horseback were chasing after him, saying: "Young Master, slow down, slow down"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall.

Li Bo," Qin Yun said with a smile

Qin Yun watched his father leave, but he mobilized the true essence within him to begin casting spells

However, after traveling the world away from home for six years, he finally realized how immature he was back then

As he approached his hometown, his feelings grew more apprehensive. The young man in simple clothes led a horse, taking a deep breath before stepping forward. He knocked on the door with a series of knocks.

Creak

Lord County Magistrate? One or two days?" Qin Liehu furrowed his brows

"Uncle Xu, your staff has grown larger, it seems your strength has greatly improved," said Qin Yun

Qin Liehu glanced at his son and said with a smile, "Rest assured, within the city of Guangling County, the government is the strongest!"

Within the territory of Jiangzhou, the city of Guangling.

"Give it to me, I will lead the horse." Old Li connected the reins.

"Yun'er, Yun'er." The entire residence was in an uproar as a middle-aged woman dressed in luxurious attire rushed out, followed closely by several maidservants. Upon seeing Qin Yun at the entrance of the residence, the middle-aged woman could not hold back her tears of excitement.

Because if I were to return six months late, I fear I would never see my elder brother again

The young man in the brocade robe, Qin An, had an extraordinary gaze; he could tell at a glance that these two jade talismans were not ordinary: "Second brother, this is too precious."

"Brother." Qin Yun also embraced his elder brother

Qin Yun is very happy to be with his parents and his brother's family, and he greatly enjoys this sense of happiness and reunion

"Go on, go on, you and your brother haven't seen each other for six years." Mother Chang Lan said with a smile

"It is unfilial to return only now." Qin Yun also looked at his mother, noticing that she had more gray hair and additional wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. A pang of pain struck his heart as he realized that, without him even noticing, his mother was nearing fifty years of age

My lord

"Very well, very well, I, Qin Liehu, have an extraordinary son." Qin Liehu was extremely excited; this matter was of great significance, and he had not even dared to mention it to his wife, Chang Lan

... ...

"Second Young Master, it has been six years since we last met, and I have been quite missing you," said Xu, the head constable, with a cheerful smile.

"It has been six years. When I left home, I was only fifteen years old. The changes in me now compared to then are immense," the young man in plain clothes lamented.

Jiangzhou, one of the nineteen provinces in the world, is located near the East China Sea and is characterized by numerous lakes within its territory

"No need to say anything, just come back." Although there were tears in the mother's eyes, they were tears of joy. She hurriedly instructed, "Quickly, go inform the master and the eldest son."

With a discerning eye, one can perceive the presence of each individual in the hall.

The entire Qin residence was filled with festivity, and soon the master of the Qin residence, Qin Liehu, returned

The steward immediately went to make arrangements

"My Lord." The servants and maidservants in the mansion all respectfully bowed, yet each of them bore a joyful expression. The return of the Second Young Master brought great happiness to the servants and maidservants alike