Jiuli Village entrance, bustling with activity.
All the villagers who had heard of Lu Qing and his group's return scrambled out from inside the village.
"Truly, it's Ah Qing and the others returning!"
"It's been several months, and Ah Qing seems a bit different."
"Little Yan has changed as well; she's grown some."
"What kind of horses are those two, and why do they have horns on their heads?"
"Who is that girl, so strikingly beautiful?"
"In this and the neighboring eight villages, we've never seen such a gorgeous girl!"
...
The villagers were abuzz, some gauging the changes in Lu Qing and his group, others curious about the two Dragon Blood Steeds.
Some were even amazed by Hu Zezhi's appearance.
Amidst the discussion, Lu Qing approached Grandpa Zhang.
"Grandpa Zhang, I'm back."
"It's good you're back safely, good you're back safely."
Grandpa Zhang's eyes were slightly moist, his body shaking with excitement.
"Didn't you encounter any danger on your trip?"
