Family-Warmth and Happiness

A cold moon hangs in the sky, and countless stars twinkle.

After reviewing all the major and minor events that had happened during his time away from the Lineage, Zhang Xuanchen left the Main Hall and headed towards the small courtyard where his father lived.

As soon as I reached the gate of the courtyard, I heard the laughter and chatter of several women coming from the kitchen.

Zhang Hongzhan, meanwhile, sat at a jade table under the thick, crooked tree in the courtyard, discussing Zhang Xuanbing's injuries with him.

Zhang Xuanchen pushed open the wooden door and walked into the courtyard, saying:

"Father, I've thought of a way to treat my Brother's injuries."

It is guaranteed that there will be no lasting effects.

You don't need to worry too much.

Upon hearing Zhang Xuanchen's voice, Zhang Xuanbing stood up, pulled him to the table, patted his shoulder, and, feigning ease, smiled:

"Little brother, I believe in you, but don't be too hasty."

Don't put yourself in danger because of me; there's always a chance for a full recovery.

Even in forty or fifty years, I will still be able to reach the peak.

He said these things not out of arrogance, but because he knew that neither the Fourth-grade Low-tier Life Creation Pill nor the Early Fourth Stage Dragon Yuan were things that the Zhang Family could currently obtain.

With the talent of our Ancestor and younger brother, their strength will definitely increase significantly in forty or fifty years. With proper planning, they will indeed have a chance to obtain such a treasure.

Although he has lost one-tenth of his strength, his lifespan has not decreased.

Forty or fifty years from now, he will still be under eighty, with plenty of time to break through his current level.

Hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen pressed Zhang Xuanbing into a seat and laughed:

"Brother, how could I possibly make you wait for forty or fifty years? Don't worry, I already have plans. Once the Lineage enters a stable period, I'll be able to obtain an Early Fourth Stage Dragon Yuan."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing, who was carrying dishes out of the kitchen, said with a worried expression, "Xiao Chen, please don't act impulsively."

Xuanbing is already seriously injured. What will I do if anything happens to you?

Lin Wanqing's eyes were red and swollen, a result of excessive grief upon learning that Zhang Xuanbing had almost become a cripple.

Although Zhang Xuanbing, unlike usual, kept a smile on his face and comforted her.

But she knew very well that the more Zhang Xuanbing acted this way, the more it represented the pain she herself was experiencing.

How could a Heavenly Talent with a single-attribute unique Spirit Root, whose cultivation has been completely destroyed and whose future is uncertain, not care?

The reason I pretend to be carefree is simply so my family won't worry.

She didn't know what to do if something happened to Zhang Xuanchen again.

Seeing Lin Wanqing's worried expression, Zhang Xuanchen smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mother, I really have a way."

And it won't be too dangerous.

After all, I have many trump cards up my sleeve.

Zhang Hongzhan was standing to the side, carefully looked into Zhang Xuanchen's eyes and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that there was no sign of him lying.

He said, "Alright, Wanqing, don't you know what kind of personality Xiao Chen has?"

They won't try to fool us about this.

Alright, bring out the food quickly, it's been so long since I've had a proper meal.

We have to have some fun today!

As he spoke, he took out several jars of fine wine from his Storage Ring.

Upon opening, the aroma of wine immediately filled the air.

All you do is eat, eat, eat! Anyone who didn't know better would think I'd been feeding you Grain Avoidance Pill all this time!

"How could that be? What I meant was that the family hasn't been together for a long time, so we must have a good meal today."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing rolled her eyes at him, then turned and walked towards the kitchen.

Zhang Hongzhan shook his head with a wry smile, secretly vowing to work hard to improve his cultivation.

Otherwise, what if you can't control your wife?

"Haha, Dad, you can't do this anymore! You need to regain your former glory!"

Here, I've got something good for you.

Zhang Xuanchen glanced at it and roughly guessed what his father was thinking. He then took out a spirit wood box that had been prepared beforehand from the Myriad Spirit Ring.

She pushed it in front of Zhang Hongzhan with a smile.

Zhang Hongzhan sensed the pure Fire Attribute spiritual energy emanating from the wooden box, and his mouth immediately stretched to his ears in a wide grin.

Without any hesitation, he put it directly into his Storage Ring.

Looking at Zhang Xuanchen:

"Haha, you're a smart kid."

He had already learned about the Spirit Peach from Zhang Guangyao and the others.

So there's no need to guess what's inside the wooden box.

A short while later, Lin Wanqing, Su Muyan, Luo Lingshuang, and Zhang Xuanli emerged from the kitchen.

Everyone was holding a dish in their hand.

These are the results of their afternoon's work.

At this moment, the entire courtyard is filled with a rich fragrance.

It makes your mouth water.

After everyone sat up, Zhang Xuanchen distributed the gifts he had prepared in advance to Lin Wanqing, Su Muyan, and Zhang Xuanli.

Then he released Xuanjing, Little Peach, and the Great Sage, introducing them to everyone.

However, their true identities were not revealed.

If Xuanjing and Little Peach were to be described as a pair of unfortunate sisters, no one would doubt it.

As for the Great Sage, he said it was his own Natal Spirit Beast he had signed a contract with.

They will be going to school to study in the future, so it can't be kept secret from them. Zhang Xuanchen also doesn't intend to hide it from his clansmen.

There's absolutely no need for that.

As for whether Su Muyan would reveal the information about the Myriad Spirit Ring, Zhang Xuanchen was not worried.

Su Muyan very smart; she knows what she should and shouldn't say.

If something happens to the Zhang Family, the Su Family won't fare any better.

Just as everyone was about to pick up their chopsticks, a cheerful voice rang out:

"I can smell the aroma of wine from afar. May I join this banquet?"

Ancestor! You're back!

Haha, come on, have a seat.

The timing was perfect!

"Haha, then I won't stand on ceremony, Hong Zhan, it's been so long since we've had a drink together!"

Tonight, we're drinking until we drop!

Under the cover of night, the family sat around the stone table, laughter filling the air as they clinked glasses.

At this moment, there are no worries, only joy and warmth.

A gentle breeze carried the aromas of wine and food from the table, mingled with the chirping of insects in the grass, brushed against the moss at the base of the wall, and drifted into the endless night.

The low growls of Demon Beast in the mountains swept across the night sky, but were blocked out by the smoke and warmth emanating from the courtyard.

Only the moonlight streamed through the eaves, casting a soft glow across the table.

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