Liu had many friends, scattered all across the land.
Before the end of the year, he had people send out invitations early on.
Leaving ample time so that no matter where his friends were from, as long as they were willing to honor the invitation, they could make it to his retirement ceremony.
During this time, many new year's well-wishers also flooded into Yancheng to visit the Hengshan Sect.
The city was bustling with traffic, and many Jianghu people lingered near the city gate.
On the twenty-eighth of the twelfth lunar month, a large ship docked at the western dock of the city.
A team of neatly armed guards disembarked, followed by a dignified noblewoman, who was also leading a child by the hand.
The child's eyes were bright, curiously looking around.
"Mother, could my teacher be in the city?"
"Yes, we've heard news of the teacher all along the way, saying he has returned to Yancheng."
Madam Luo, leading Luo He, headed towards the city gates under the escort of guards.