The ship's whistle blew, and the passenger ship slowly left the port.
Hugh, Simon, Wally and Millianna stood on the deck, waving their hands desperately, tears flowing freely down their cheeks.
They said goodbye loudly to Erza and Lu Chongwei on the shore.
After resting for a few more days, everyone's injuries were basically recovered and they embarked on the journey back to Magnolia.
When they pushed open the gate of the town and walked along the familiar streets to the original address of the guild, everyone was stunned.
The ruins originally destroyed by Phantom Lord have disappeared, replaced by a brand new building.
"This... is this our guild?"
Natsu's eyes widened and his jaw almost dropped to the ground.
The building in front of me is more than twice as big as before. The towering spire, gorgeous stained glass, and huge guild badge shine in the sun, and it is as majestic as a castle.
Everyone walked towards the guild happily.
"This... this is too exaggerated!"
Natsu's eyes widened and his mouth opened wide.
He ran around the gate excitedly, waving his hands in the air.
"Love! It's like a king's castle!"
Happy was flying in mid-air, its two little paws flapping excitedly.
Lu Chongwei was walking among the crowd, looking at this brand new guild, and couldn't help but smile.
He pushed open the heavy oak door, and the rich aroma of coffee hit his face.
In the wide open-air courtyard, there are rows of exquisite parasols and coffee tables.
Many guild members were sitting there, enjoying afternoon tea comfortably.
In Ikkaku in the courtyard, a fancy-decorated grocery store is particularly eye-catching.
Marcus was standing behind the counter, holding a loudspeaker Magic Crystal in his hand and shouting hard.
"Don't miss it when you pass by! Fairy Tail official limited T-shirt! There is also the latest guild commemorative badge!"
Marcus saw Lu Chongwei and others walking in, his eyes lit up like two big light bulbs.
He rushed out of the counter and greeted him enthusiastically.
"Oh, brother Zhongwei! You are finally back!"
Marcus rubbed his hands together and smiled from ear to ear.
"This is a peripheral store that the president ordered me to open. He said he wanted me to learn how to do business and increase the income of the guild."
Lu Chongwei shook his head helplessly, this is exactly what Makarov, that money-mad old man, can do.
He turned sideways and pulled Lucy behind him.
"This is Lucy, a newcomer to the guild. Tower of Heaven didn't have a chance to introduce her properly before."
Lu Chongwei recommended to Marcus.
"Oh oh oh! It turns out to be Miss Lucy!"
Marcus looked Lucy up and down, his eyes rolling.
He turned around and rummaged under the counter.
"Dang-dang-dang!"
Marcus held an extremely delicate magic figure in both hands and handed it to the two of them like a treasure.
It was a scaled down figure based on the appearance of Lucy.
Lucy on the figure is wearing an extremely cool bikini, and even with the slightest touch, the outer clothing will automatically fall off.
"This is the treasure of our store! Ms. Lucy's undressing limited edition figure! Only 50,000 J!"
Marcus was loudly promoting.
The air suddenly became quiet at this moment.
Lucy's cheeks turned red at a speed that was visible to the naked eye, and a trace of white smoke even came out of his head.
"You... what are you selling, you bastard!"
Lucy screamed in shame and anger.
She held her head in her hands, wishing she could dig a hole in the ground and bury herself in it.
Lu Chongwei stood aside, his eyes involuntarily staying on the figure for two more seconds. He coughed twice, trying to hide his embarrassment.
"That... the workmanship is quite fine."
Lu Chongwei whispered.
As soon as he finished speaking, a chilling chill enveloped his back.
Erza appeared behind Lu Chongwei at some unknown time.
Her face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and a few blue veins popped out on her forehead.
"Lu Chongwei, where are your eyes looking?"
Erza's voice was so cold that it dropped to ice.
Before Lu Chongwei could explain, Erza grabbed his ears and dragged him mercilessly towards the guild hall.
"It hurts, it hurts! Erza Please listen to my explanation, I am criticizing this behavior of objectifying women!"
Lu Chongwei was dragged into the hall wailing all the way.
Walking into the hall, everyone was shocked by the sight in front of them.
The internal space is more than twice as large as before.
The first floor not only has a spacious bar and seating area, but also a spacious indoor swimming pool at the back.
The clear water sparkles under the magic lights.
Under the stairs, a specially opened underground playground is filled with various magic game machines and billiard tables.
"Awesome! I'm going to swim!"
Natsu cheered, took off his shirt and plunged into the swimming pool like a cannonball.
"The pressure of the water splash is too bad, look at me!"
Gray, not to be outdone, took off his clothes until he was left with only a pair of underwear, and jumped in too.
Just when everyone was amazed at the luxury of the new guild.
"Ahem!"
Two clear coughs came from the railing on the second floor.
Makarov was wearing his iconic striped clown suit, standing there with his hands behind his back.
"Welcome home, little cubs."
Makarov looked at the lively crowd below with a kind smile on his face.
He cleared his throat and pointed to his side.
"Today, I want to introduce you to a new companion."
A woman wearing a dark blue dress and a felt hat walked out from behind Makarov.
It is Juvia.
"Hello everyone, my name is Juvia, please give me some advice."
Juvia bowed slightly.
Her eyes quickly searched the crowd, and when she saw Gray playing with Natsu in the swimming pool, her eyes turned into peach blossom shapes.
"Ah! Master Gray looks so handsome naked!"
Juvia covered his hot cheeks with both hands, twisted his body unnaturally, and was completely immersed in his own world.
The guild members smiled kindly and welcomed the new member.
However, Makarov has not finished speaking yet.
"Besides Juvia, there is another person."
Makarov's expression suddenly became serious.
He stretched out his short finger and pointed to the most remote and darkest corner of the hall.
Everyone's eyes followed the direction of his finger.
Sitting at the round table in the corner was a tall man with black hair like a hedgehog.
He was holding an iron dinner plate and putting it in his mouth, making a tooth-aching clicking sound.
After seeing the man's face clearly, the entire guild hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
"Gajeel!"
Natsu jumped out of the swimming pool.
The blazing flames enveloped his fists, and the surrounding pool water was evaporated by the high temperature and turned into a large white mist.
"Why are you here, you bastard!"