Xiao Mo did not immediately rush to Ganzhou where Ganyue Lake was located.

He clearly understood that once he left, he could never return.

So Xiao Mo went to the tombstones of the village chief and Aunt Chen, and for the last time helped clean the weeds in front of their graves, placed some fruits and fresh flowers before the tombstones, lit incense, and bowed to the village chief and Aunt Chen:

"Village Chief, Aunt Chen, I'm leaving. I didn't have time to see you both before, please don't blame me. However, it won't be long before I come down too, and then I'll personally apologize to you both."

After inserting the incense in front of the village chief and Aunt Chen's tombstones, Xiao Mo picked up a clean cloth and gently wiped the dust from the tombstones.

After doing all this, Xiao Mo finally walked step by step out of Stone Bridge Village.

"Good morning, Grandpa Xiao."

Two little girls greeted Xiao Mo.

The girls were named Shen Lili and Hong Hui.

Bai Ruxue had previously treated them to osmanthus cakes.

Xiao Mo smiled and nodded, "Good morning."

"Grandpa Xiao, why didn't we see Sister Bai yesterday?" Hong Hui asked curiously.

"Sister Bai has some matters and temporarily left the village. She'll be back after a while," Xiao Mo said.

"I see." A trace of disappointment flashed in Hong Hui's eyes. She had wanted to go play with Sister Bai.

"Is Grandpa Xiao going out too?" Shen Lili saw that Grandpa Xiao was carrying a bundle.

"Yes, your Sister Bai might encounter some trouble alone, so I'm going to help your Sister Bai."

"Then Grandpa Xiao, be careful on the road, and come back early with Sister Bai~"

"Alright," Xiao Mo rubbed their heads. "Grandpa is going now."

"Goodbye, Grandpa Xiao."

"Goodbye."

After saying farewell to the two little girls, Xiao Mo walked out of the village.

"I wish to ride the wind and return."

Xiao Mo recited a line of poetry. A gentle breeze swept up Xiao Mo's body, carrying him aloft and disappearing into the horizon.

Although Xiao Mo had very little life left, as the Prime Minister of one of the ten great human dynasties and recipient of countless offerings from families, Xiao Mo's strength was comparable to the Ascension realm through his mountain and river fortune.

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Mo arrived at Qingshan City and met with Wang Ying.

Wang Ying had also become a white-haired old lady.

Xiao Mo also met Wang Ying's daughter, Zhang Qianqian.

Zhang Qianqian had long since married, and even her children had grown up.

Wang Ying's grandson was named Zhang Xuemo, a name Wang Ying had chosen. He was now twelve years old.

Xuemo, as the name suggested, Wang Ying hoped her grandson could learn from Big Brother Xiao.

Xiao Mo examined this young descendant and found he was indeed promising material for scholarship.

Before leaving, Xiao Mo patted Zhang Xuemo's head three times, giving him some literary fortune as a gift to the younger generation.

How much of this literary fortune he could grasp depended entirely on himself.

"Grandma, isn't Grandpa Xiao staying for dinner?" Zhang Xuemo asked Wang Ying.

"No," Wang Ying shook her head. "Grandpa Xiao has important things to do."

"When will Grandpa Xiao come again?" Although they had only met once, Zhang Xuemo felt that Grandpa Xiao was very kind.

Wang Ying looked outside the courtyard, "Grandpa Xiao is going to a very, very distant place and won't come back anymore."

...

Liusi Prefecture Governor's residence.

Governor Liu Sanyue was drinking tea and reading in his residence.

Liu Sanyue was Xiao Mo's student.

All of Xiao Mo's students shared a common trait: they all liked to study water conservancy maps and personally engage in farming.

Initially, Liu Sanyue had served as governor in a prefecture in Qingzhou but three years ago, Liu Sanyue was transferred by Xiao Mo to Liusi Prefecture in Yizhou.

Although Liu Sanyue didn't know why his teacher had done this, he felt it didn't matter.

He would serve wherever he was appointed.

"Master! Master!"

Just as Liu Sanyue was studying the Hundred Rivers Map of Liusi Prefecture, an old servant rushed in hurriedly.

"Master! An honored... honored..."

"Speak properly," Liu Sanyue glanced at the old servant.

"Master! An honored guest has arrived!"

"Today is a rest day. I'm not seeing anyone."

Liu Sanyue calmly sipped his tea and continued studying the Hundred Rivers Map.

Liusi Prefecture had many water conservancy projects left by his teacher.

He was wondering if he could make further improvements and renovations.

"Master," the old servant said tearfully, "The visitor is an old gentleman who says his name is Xiao Mo..."

"Mm, mm?" Liu Sanyue suddenly stood up. "And you're still reporting instead of immediately receiving him!"

Liu Sanyue thrust the Hundred Rivers Map into the old servant's arms and hurriedly ran to welcome the guest.

Arriving at the courtyard gate and seeing the white-haired elder, Liu Sanyue quickly stepped forward and bowed, "This student kept Teacher waiting. Please punish me, Teacher."

"You're over forty years old, and I should still beat you with a stick?" Xiao Mo smiled. "Get up."

"Thank you, Teacher. Teacher, please come sit in the courtyard." Liu Sanyue supported Xiao Mo, wanting to enter the courtyard.

Xiao Mo shook his head, "No, I'm pressed for time and won't have tea with you. There's a favor I need you to help with."

"Teacher, please speak directly! This student will do everything in his power!" Liu Sanyue said solemnly.

"Within five days, prohibit fishing in Siming Lake, allow no one to approach, and properly relocate the nearby people. During these days, provide government compensation to any people whose income is affected."

Xiao Mo spoke word by word, clearly and systematically.

Listening to his teacher's words, Liu Sanyue was very puzzled.

From his teacher's words, it sounded like floods were coming, but it wasn't rainy season recently.

"Have you remembered everything I've said?" Xiao Mo asked.

"Teacher, rest assured, this student will handle it immediately!" Although Liu Sanyue didn't know what his teacher intended to do, he would simply follow orders.

"Don't worry. Just make the preparations. Nothing serious will happen," Xiao Mo smiled and patted his shoulder.

"Yes, Teacher." Only now did Liu Sanyue truly feel at ease.

His teacher would never lie.

After Xiao Mo gave his final instructions, he turned and flew away from Liusi Prefecture.

Throughout this day, Xiao Mo used his mountain and river fortune to visit county magistrates, governors, and even prefects one by one.

They were all Xiao Mo's students.

After hearing their teacher's requests, they hurriedly acted according to his wishes.

Around Siming Lake, Chunsong River, Luo River, and Yunya River.

Those who needed to be evacuated were evacuated, and those who needed to prepare did so.

Actually, in Xiao Mo's countless calculations and years of preparation, Ruxue's river journey would have almost no impact on the people.

His actions were more about preventing any unforeseen circumstances.

...

The third day of the third month.

Early in the morning.

Xiao Mo arrived at a village thirty miles from Ganyue Lake.

At the same time, beside that clear, emerald-green lake.

An extremely beautiful woman in a white dress slowly set down her bundle.

The woman transformed, becoming a white giant python six zhang long, and swam into the lake.

"BOOM!"

A deep, prolonged rumble spread from the sky.

Xiao Mo raised his head, looking at the gradually gathering thunder clouds thirty miles away.

Ruxue had begun her river journey.