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On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Jiang Xiao was woken up by Black White Candle Fire's little backside sitting on him.

In the Calamity Shadow Ruins, Jiang Xiao rubbed his face and opened his eyes. He saw Black White Candle Fire hopping up and down on his body. When it noticed that Jiang Xiao had woken up, the little troublemaker hurriedly bounced away.

Behind it, the two Swaying Chimes gave off faint jingles, as if they were giggling as they flew after Black White Candle Fire.

Jiang Xiao turned toward the bed. Han Jiangxue was sound asleep with the bamboo bear as her pillow.

With Xia Yan gone, Jiang Xiao had given the bed to Han Jiangxue and slept on the floor himself.

He checked the time. It was past seven. The bamboo bear being sound asleep was only natural, but Han Jiangxue was still sleeping too. She had probably cultivated her Star Power late into the night.

Jiang Xiao couldn't bring himself to disturb her. He opened the Space Gate on his own, returned home, washed up, and prepared breakfast.

The moment he entered the living room, Jiang Xiao was startled. The Calamity Shadow Ruins were extremely quiet, so after suddenly returning home, he found himself somewhat unaccustomed to the crackling firecrackers outside the window.

"Jiang Xiao." Han Jiangxue's voice came through the still-open Space Gate.

Jiang Xiao maintained the Space Gate. Before long, Han Jiangxue jumped through and landed steadily in the living room.

Han Jiangxue asked, "Why didn't you call me?"

Jiang Xiao scratched his head. "I figured I'd wash up, prepare breakfast for you, and then call you over."

"Mm." Han Jiangxue didn't react much. "You don't need to worry about it. I'll prepare it. Call Xia Yan and ask whether she's going