Over the next ten-plus years, the group gradually grew familiar with Qingyuan Market, and Fang Zhixue and her companions began venturing out from the mountain in shifts.
Sometimes they stayed within Qingyuan Market, and occasionally they would venture into other spirit mountains. In doing so, they made some enemies and forged bonds with fellow Daoists.
They also occasionally left Qingyuan Market to see the world beyond. During this period, Fang Zhixue suffered two serious injuries, both at the hands of cultivators of her own rank. Each time she returned injured, she did not inform Fang Chen. Instead, she would cultivate in seclusion until her wounds healed and her cultivation had a breakthrough, only then returning to settle the score.
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