Mingdu outskirts, villa.
The lights blazed brightly, and laughter filled the air.
The nearly two-year campaign to eradicate Abyss creatures and the Holy Spirit Cult had finally come to a successful conclusion. Di Yue and Wu Sidu returned, weary from their journey.
To celebrate—and because it was rare for everyone to temporarily free themselves from their demanding duties—Lu Jun had specifically called Gu Yue Na, Leng Yaozhu, and Leng Yulai back as well.
So many people had gathered in the villa for the first time in a long while, creating a lively yet warm atmosphere.
The dining table was laden with delicacies carefully prepared by the Snow Empress, their fragrance filling the room.
Everyone sat around the table, recounting their experiences and discoveries from the past two years.
Di Yue vividly described how she had used the power of the plane to track down each of the cunning Abyss infiltrators.
Wu Sidu, meanwhile, complained about the bizarre methods some Abyss creatures used to counterattack in their final moments.
Gu Yue Na shared amusing stories and challenges she had encountered while implementing new policies at the Spirit Pagoda.
Leng Yaozhu and Leng Yulai had also rarely been able to set aside their heavy responsibilities, relaxed smiles on their faces.
The Ice Empress chattered away, adding details about Lu Jun's spectacular lectures, while the Snow Empress sat quietly beside him, occasionally placing food onto his plate.
As Lu Jun listened to everyone, a faint smile rested on his face. From time to time, he exchanged a few quiet words with the Snow Empress beside him and Wu Sidu on his other side, enjoying this rare reunion and peace.
Using the celebration as an excuse, Wu Sidu boldly pressed herself close to Lu Jun. Under the table, she quietly squeezed his thigh, her