Zhang Xi Returns
In the summer of Shengtong Year Fifty-Three, the scorching summer wind made Zhang Xi shiver. He had just emerged from the [Second Heaven Secret Realm Luo Yi Battlefield]. After being accustomed to the yin energy within the secret-realm battlefield for many years, he found it somewhat difficult to readjust when he stood on solid ground again and returned to the streets of Sizhou City.
Zhang Xi led a group of people away from the shadows of the city walls and buildings and out through the city gate. The sunlight stabbed at his eyes, making him squint. Behind him, not only were everyone's Storage Magic Tools stuffed full, but they were also carrying large and small bundles on their backs.
"Daddy, are we home now?" a little girl asked in a soft, milky voice.
Zhang Xi picked her up. "Mi'er, we're still in Sizhou City. Daddy will take you all home now."
Beside them was a four- or five-year-old boy with a resolute gaze. He was only a few months older than the girl in Zhang Xi's arms, yet he had insisted on walking out by himself the entire time, refusing to be carried or given a piggyback ride. His name was Zhang Yanlei.
The little girl's name was Zhang Fangmi. She was four years old and loved clinging to her father. She probably did not yet understand what it meant to compete for affection.
Still, the children were rare sources of joy for Zhang Xi inside the secret realm. Everyone doted on them as well.
However, it was unclear whether they would be able to adapt to the change in environment. Above these three children stood a whole crowd of older brothers and sisters.
Everyone greatly admired the Young Lord's ability in this regard.
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