Life returned to its usual calm.
Aside from his daily Talisman Making and seated meditation, Lü Zhong also spent his free time training his Spirit-Seeking Rat. He wanted to improve its ability to distinguish Spirit Medicines so that the next time they went out, it wouldn't just run after all sorts of "junk."
During this time, Huang Shuyuan also paid him a visit.
He could tell she was very happy that day. She mentioned she had mastered a new type of talisman and was finally able to balance her income and expenses.
Lü Zhong was, of course, happy for her.
Three months later, a gentle winter rain was falling.
A copper kettle sat on a small clay stove, the water inside bubbling and gurgling as it boiled.
Lü Zhong sipped his tea while flipping through the Body Refining Technique manual in his hands.
