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When Lin Qinghe returned to Hanming City, he took a special walk around.

She had been away from her home for only a year.

On the way back to Hanming City, Lin Qinghe deliberately slowed down her pace and wandered around. This city was once her home, where she grew up. Every brick and tile was filled with her memories.

Just one year, for a long cultivation career, may be just a blink of an eye, but for Lin Qinghe, this year is full of challenges and growth. She left here to find a higher realm of cultivation and explore a wider world, and now, she has returned to this familiar place with new experiences and insights.

The shops on both sides of the street were still bustling with activity, and the cries of vendors and the laughter of pedestrians intertwined into a warm picture of life. Lin Qinghe walked slowly along the street, her eyes lingering on every familiar corner, looking for those subtle changes.

She saw that there were still so many customers queuing in front of the old pastry shop. The sweet smell made her stop and buy a piece of her favorite plum cake from childhood. Savoring the familiar taste, she felt as if she was back to her carefree childhood.

Turning the corner, the square where she used to practice every day was still crowded with people. Several young disciples were diligently practicing basic swordsmanship there. Lin Qinghe looked at them and felt a sense of familiarity. She still remembered that she had also sweated like them here.

Going further, it was her former home. The small courtyard was quietly located deep in the alley. The flowers and plants in front of the door seemed to be carefully cared for and bloomed particularly brightly. Lin Qinghe stood outside the door, took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and returned to this place full of memories. Although it was only a short year, everything here seemed familiar and strange to her.

Han Mingcheng seemed to have something important going on recently, and he closed the doors and windows at night.

Recently, the atmosphere in Hanming City seemed unusually tense, as if the entire city was shrouded in a mysterious shadow. At dusk, every household closed their doors and windows early, and the number of pedestrians on the streets became sparse, with only the occasional figure passing by in a hurry, as if they were avoiding something.

The residents of the city were discussing the matter privately. Some said it was because of the appearance of a ferocious monster outside the city, while others said it was because of the internal strife of a large family that affected the entire city. Some even said it was a secret messenger sent by the court who brought ominous news. There were many different opinions, but no one could know the truth for sure.

Hanming City at night lost its former bustle and prosperity, replaced by silence and alertness. Every household kept their doors tightly shut, and even dared not open their windows easily, leaving only a few cracks to let in the faint light. The shops on both sides of the street also closed early, and even the restaurants and teahouses that were usually bustling became deserted.

The guards in the city stepped up their patrols, their eyes alert, weapons in hand ready to deal with any possible emergencies. The lights on the city walls were bright, and archers and mages took turns on duty to ensure that they could respond quickly if there was any unusual movement.

This tense atmosphere made Lin Qinghe and Lou Xinyue feel uneasy. They also quickened their pace when walking in the city, and tried to avoid going out at night. They could feel that everyone in Hanming City was waiting for some kind of news, or the arrival of a decisive moment.