chsdbacks Chapter 216 Family - Warmth and Happiness.
Chapter 216 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 family, Zhang Xuanchen left the main hall and headed towards the 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 figured out a way to fix 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, as long as there is a chance to fully recover.
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-level Life Creation Pill nor the fourth-grade early-stage Dragon Essence were things that the Zhang family could currently obtain.
With the talents 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 a plan. Once the family enters a stable period, I will be able to obtain a fourth-tier early-stage dragon essence."
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 at this moment, caused by excessive grief when she learned that Zhang Xuanbing had almost become a cripple.
Although Zhang Xuanbing changed his usual demeanor and kept a smile on his face as he comforted her.
But she knew very well that the more Zhang Xuanbing acted this way, the more it represented the pain she herself was in.
How could a genius with a single-attribute unique spiritual root, whose cultivation has been completely destroyed and whose future is uncertain, not care?
The reason I pretended to be carefree was simply because I didn't want my family to worry.
If anything were to happen to Zhang Xuanchen again, she wouldn't know what to do.
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, who 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 Xiaochen 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 a blast 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've been giving you fasting pills 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 and 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 in advance from the Myriad Spirits Ring.
She smiled and pushed it in front of Zhang Hongzhan.
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.
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, Xiaotao, and the Great Sage, introducing them to everyone.
However, they did not reveal their true identities.
If Xuanjing and Xiaotao 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 destined spirit beast.
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 Spirits Ring, Zhang Xuanchen was not worried.
Su Muyan is 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.
"You arrived at just the right time!"
"Haha, then I won't stand on ceremony, Hongzhan, it's been a long time since we drank together!"
Tonight, we're drinking until we drop!
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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 monsters in the mountains swept across the night sky, but were blocked out by the smoke and warmth of the courtyard.
Only the moonlight streamed through the eaves, casting a clear glow across the table.
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