After a month-long, perilous soul-hunting journey, Liu Feng and his group finally returned safely to Liu Family Village.
As soon as they reached the village entrance, everyone hurriedly said their goodbyes and rushed home.
Liu Feng was also filled with joy, his steps light and brisk.
The moment he stepped through the gate, a familiar sight greeted him. Grandpa Liu Bai was sitting on a stone stool in the courtyard, intently reading a yellowed ancient book.
Looking at his grandfather's figure, Liu Feng hurried over and called out with irrepressible delight, "Grandpa, we're back!"
Hearing his voice, Liu Bai looked up, and surprise instantly bloomed in his eyes.
He set down the book in his hands, slowly stood up, and carefully looked Liu Feng and his father over from head to toe.
A relieved smile appeared on Liu Bai's face as he said, "You've finally come back. How did this soul-hunting journey go?"
Smiling, Liu Feng sat side by side with his grandfather on the stone stool and began recounting their perilous journey in detail.
Liu Feng vividly described how everyone had worked together against the Giant Python Vine, as well as the heart-pounding fear of encountering the Venom Fang Wolf and crossing the marshlands.
Liu Bai listened with rapt attention, his expression shifting along with Liu Feng's story. At times he frowned, and at others, he smiled.
After hearing it all, Liu Bai reached out tenderly and lightly patted Liu Feng's shoulder. "It's good that you're back. Good that you're back."
"As long as all of you are safe, nothing else matters."
As he spoke, he got up and headed toward the kitchen, saying as he walked, "I'll make you something delicious right away and give you a proper feast."
The moment he entered the kitchen, Liu Bai swiftly