In a small town.
Ning Qi strolled through it, appearing as an unremarkable young man. After everything was settled, he found rare time to savor the mundane life, which touched him in some ways.
Having avenged the annihilation of his sect, his mind was much more at peace, and his heart was tranquil.
He wasn't in a rush to go to the Underground Palace of the True Martial Sect, discovered by Taoist Longshan back then. Previously, he used the Virtual Sword Pill Dissolution Technique to swiftly deal with the Skinny Elder, which did have some impact on his physical body. Though the side effects of such a technique are small, they are not nonexistent.
Ning Qi planned to spend two to three days adjusting his state and re-forming a Virtual Sword Pill.
This way, he'd have the confidence to handle any unforeseen circumstances.