Eight-Nine Prefecture.
With Yixiu visiting, a get-together was inevitable.
Little White Tiger turned down every engagement and even ignored the Chang Family, all to host Yixiu and Big Bear.
Xiao Yuan wore an apron as she bustled around the kitchen with Zhu Le'er.
The men sat around the dining table, teasing one another in a lively scene.
The steaming food's aroma drifted into their noses. Sometimes, the warmth of everyday life was just that enchanting.
"The lady of Chun Prefecture and the Zhu Family's young lady are cooking in person? Looks like you don't plan on letting us leave this table today."
Yixiu crossed his legs and watched the busy figures in the kitchen, a barely perceptible trace of envy showing on his face.
For these warriors who lived in the shadows, home... was so far away.
"You've got that right." Xiao Yuan carried over a fragrant hot pot with a smile. "If you hadn't come, I would've gone nearly six months without stepping into the kitchen."
"See, Sister-in-law means you'd be letting down this whole table of dishes if you don't get drunk today." Hi Dog and Earthworm cheerfully set a dozen or so jars of liquor on the floor. "Fine liquor reserved for Overlord. Brother Tiger's kept it for years without having the heart to drink it."
Yixiu was filled with emotion.
The little brats who had followed him into battle on Kou Island had grown up before he knew it.
They no longer needed Instructor and Overlord to shield them.
Little White Tiger and Old Ninth had already become towering trees.
Even Hi Dog and the others were now hardly any weaker than them.
"Come on, let me introduce everyone."
Old Ninth led Wine Sword Spear, False Eye, and the other core members into the dining room.