They were all blocked by Groom Xu Sanyin.

Anyway, following up with a few auspicious words to get good luck, ensuring Master Bai remembers them, never hurts.

Thus, neighbors and shops from all around flocked in, like a bustling fair during New Year's temple celebrations.

"These days, I've relied greatly on the care of our neighborhood friends. Ah Di and I deeply thank you all."

Bai Qi clasped his hands in salute, donned in a robe and black boots, his hair tightly bound, presenting the demeanor of a noble young master.

"Nonsense! Bai Qilang rescued the townspeople from peril; we ought to be grateful to you!"

A sea of people was present, and among them, an elderly man dressed in silk emerged, leaning on a cane:

"In the past, the shops and lodging along the street were heavily burdened by commissions, working arduously, only for He Wenbing to profit, making it hard to even make ends meet.

Since Bai Qilang took charge, the dock masters became less oppressive, the ferry crossings no longer engaged in black market dealings, and those conscienceless Water Thieves vanished, no longer exploiting at every turn…"

Bai Qi recognized the elderly man as an esteemed village elder from Datian Bay, renowned within the local community.

"The elder places too high of praise."

He stepped forward two more steps and again clasped his hands.

After the collapse of He Wenbing's fish stall leadership, he took over.

In truth, Bai Qi didn't do much more beyond requesting Deng Yong of the Broken Blade Sect to handle several groups similar to Yangquan's dock masters.

He also organized drills for the young and strong to eliminate two nests of Water Thieves, allowing merchants at the ferry crossings to conduct legitimate business with peace of mind.

Yet, these seemingly small acts were unambiguously benevolent deeds for many low-level fishermen depending on the fish stalls for their livelihood.

They wished they could offer Bai Qi a ten-thousand-citizen parasol and proclaim loudly, "Heavenly Big Master!"

"Bai Qilang indeed possesses unrivaled righteousness and benevolence! If ever there comes a need requiring our help, feel free to ask; we shall not refuse!"

The village elder's attitude was fervent, his face full of smiles.

"Bai Qisheng was born in Black River County and grew up in Datian Bay. Were it not for the support of the locals, I would not be where I am today."

With the old and young exchanging compliments for nearly half a stick of incense, the ceremony finally moved forward.

Bai Qi carried a burden, Bai Ming held their parents' memorial tablets, and Groom Xu Sanyin led the Wind Chasing Horse, accompanied by music and drums, with firecrackers resounding at each house they passed, loudly proclaiming:

"Congratulations to Master Bai on moving into his new residence! May plans be grand and joy fill the threshold!"

Upon entering the Inner City, the display was even grander, with banquet tables extending like a dragon towards Bai Qi's new home, and only by saying auspicious words could one receive a bowl of hot rice and meat, naturally attracting a large crowd, shoutingly congratulating like mountain echoes.

A mere few streets' journey took half an hour to walk, at last revealing the bright new residence with three entrances and exits.

Arranged by the community leaders, dragon and lion dances were performed at the front gate, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

The bustling carried on until noon; after dining at banquet tables, greeting and exchanging pleasantries with several leading community leaders, peace finally arrived.

Even a physique strong enough to undergo ten blood transformations felt weary from the constant stream of visitors.

Bai Qi sat in the main hall, sipping tea, gazing at the towering gifts that could fill several large carts, shaking his head and said.

"Once successful, others will try every way to gift you things, fearing a slow hand might offend the new master of Black River County."

"Ah Brother, the new house is really big."

Bai Ming was quite different, excitedly running around, touching here and looking there, with a fresh vigor.

Admiring the red lacquered copper rings on the new house's main door, quite majestic with the intricately carved screen wall reflecting it.

The residence of Bai Qi and Bai Ming was in the north-facing main room, with east and west side rooms as study rooms, also setting up several warm chambers, with numerous side rooms separated by flower arch gates.

The other side contained everything one would expect — a garage, stables, kitchen, stove room, and wood storage — all connected by winding corridors, making the entire place spacious and bright.

"Brother Bai, we outsiders refrained from joining the commotion earlier. Today marks your grand moving day, and my disciple brother and I haven't prepared a large gift, but offer this jade slip to express our sentiments.

This is a 'Small Spirit Gathering Array,' commonly used by Heterodox Loose Cultivators for meditation and cultivation. Simply placing a few decent jade stones in formation, and taking water and earth elements, will generally gather spiritual aura."

Qi Yan carried a Peach Wood Sword, along with his disciple brother Lv Nan, personally visiting to offer congratulations—thorough and not empty-handed:

"Alas, I am not versed in the feng shui layout, or I could elaborate more on it for Brother Bai."

Bai Qi accepted the jade slip without reluctance, smiling gently and said:

"Thank you, Brother Qi, Brother Lv."

This item is indeed useful. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

He curiously inquired:

"Feng Shui arrangements truly are mystical, able to turn the mundane into the miraculous."

Qi Yan, with vast knowledge, nodded and responded promptly:

"Certainly. Skilled Feng Shui Daoists can often leverage the advantages of mountain, river, lake, and sea terrains, changes of celestial bodies, and even the living smoke and fire of a city's populace, their methods nearly approaching Tao.

Such as the Grand General Zhao of the Celestial Water Prefecture, his mansion positioned with the Azure Dragon to the left and the White Tiger to the right, digging a lake to serve as a Treasure Basin, then piling up a soil hill colored five shades, establishing a temple to suppress the land veins, resembling a coiled dragon and crouching tiger, fostering livestock prosperity, human longevity, and long-term resulting in growth and flourishing."

Bai Qi made a mental note, contemplating to give a slight nudge to his master when Qiu Changtian returned, asking Uncle Qiu, the esteemed true disciple of the Taoist Sect, for assistance.

"Brother Qi, was there any gain from yesterday's Water Overflow? Let me envy for a moment."

He further asked.

These two heralds of the Wild Grass Mountain, having stayed in Black River County for an extended period, were slow to depart.