Fang Qingyuan entered the familiar courtyard alone. He had already recalled Yinbao into the Immortal Mansion dozens of miles away from Iron Wind Island. For now, Fang Qingyuan didn't want anyone to know of Yinbao's existence.
Five long years had passed. According to the expected timeline, the campaign in the Southern Border had probably already begun.
A war of expansion was a major event that could affect an entire realm, but the Iron Wind Islands were far from the mainland's heartland. The repercussions of the war wouldn't reach here for the time being.
During those five years, Fang Qingyuan had no contact with the Southern Border. He had no idea how Lechuan, Jiang Kui, and everyone else were doing.
Pushing those thoughts aside, Fang Qingyuan turned his attention back to himself. He had just over seven years until he had to advance to the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer; there wasn't much time left.
