Chapter 75

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

In the living room of the Shen Wu Xian Zhou Shenwei General's Mansion, the warmth remained rich and thick.

Kafka sat on one side of the sofa, shaking her head helplessly, her gaze falling on Xing, who was being held in Liu Ying's arms not far away.

Xing's whole body carried a hint of the outdoor chill, yet she still couldn't hide the delight in her eyes, obediently leaning against Liu Ying's embrace, letting Liu Ying gently rub her hair and nuzzle her cheek affectionately.

Her gaze would occasionally drift toward the kitchen, her eyes full of anticipation, clearly eager to go find Xuan Ge and snuggle up to him.

Watching her like this, Kafka couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

Actually, Xing wanting to find Xuan Ge was something she was originally happy to see, after all, the two had always been close, but now that she herself had become a mother, her mindset had quietly shifted a bit.

Fine, she admitted it, she just had a little selfishness, not wanting Xuan Ge to be that "greedy."

The main thing was her and Xing's identities; she didn't want Xuan Ge to have it that good.

Just then, the living room door was gently pushed open, and Jing Yuan's hearty voice rang out first:

"We're back~"

He held Xuan Jing in his arms; the little one's mouth was puffed up, a faint trace of sugar frost at the corner of his lips, and he still clutched half an uneaten osmanthus sugar cake in his hand, clearly having eaten quite a lot of good things at the market.

"General~ this posture of yours lacks dignity."

A clear voice, carrying a hint of seriousness, sounded; Fu Xuan, who had grown quite a bit taller, walked in from behind Jing Yuan.

Her figure had become increasingly slender and graceful, dressed in a proper skirt, her brows and eyes still holding a trace of youthful spirit, yet with a few more parts of composure.

Seeing Jing Yuan's delighted, utterly uninhibited look, she couldn't help but speak up to remind him.

Behind Fu Xuan, Jing Tian walked over slowly, holding his own disciple-grandson Xuan Yao in his arms; his usually heroic and imposing face was now filled with a gentleness that couldn't be dissolved.

His fingertips gently stroked Xuan Yao's soft white hair, his eyes gentle beyond words, even his walking steps placed extra softly, afraid of startling the little one in his arms.

"It's Junior Sister~"

Yao Guang walked out of the kitchen carrying two freshly made dishes, still carrying a faint aroma of food; seeing Fu Xuan, a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face, her tone intimate and soft.

Fu Xuan's eyes shifted, and she immediately walked forward, reaching out to take the dishes from Yao Guang's hands, her tone carrying a hint of obedience: "Let me help~"

She had just secretly divined a moment ago, knowing Xuan Ge wasn't in the kitchen right now, so she thought, helping Senior Sister carry dishes would also let her conveniently go to the kitchen to look for Xuan Ge.

Yao Guang saw through her junior sister's little scheme at a glance, a flash of amusement in her eyes.

Yao Guang didn't hand over the dishes, merely nudging her chin lightly toward the kitchen, signaling her to go get the dishes herself and go find Xuan Ge herself, her tone full of doting indulgence.

"Senior Sister is the best~"

Fu Xuan immediately understood, a sweet smile appearing on her face, her tone soft and glutinous, acting a little spoiled toward Yao Guang, then quickly walking toward the kitchen with light, quick steps.

"Hmph!" Seeing Fu Xuan like this, Jing Tian couldn't help but let out a light snort, but he didn't interfere with Fu Xuan further.

Anyway, both his disciples, one after another, had fallen into it; he really couldn't manage it anymore.

And with him at home, his status was even higher than Xuan Ge's.

Seeing this, everyone in the living room also stood up one after another.

Huan Long, holding Xuan Xing, also slowly stood up, intending to go help carry dishes;

Liu Ying put Xing down, took her hand, and walked toward the kitchen smiling;

Ren stood up and followed everyone toward the kitchen; even Xuan Fu'er put down the game console in her hand, tugged on Silver Wolf's clothes hem, and bounced along behind them.

Before long, everyone was carrying various dishes, successively gathering in the side hall's main hall.

In the center of the hall stood a huge long rectangular table, its surface smooth as new, quickly filled to the brim with Xianzhou specialty dishes, the aroma assaulting the nose.

Xuan Ge sat in the main seat, a red-gold dark-patterned long robe still upright on him, a gentle smile on his face, the general's awe completely shed from his whole body, filled only with the warmth of reunion.

To his left, in the seat of honor, sat Jing Tian, still holding Xuan Yao and refusing to let go, the doting in his eyes not reduced in the slightest;

Below Jing Tian, in order, sat Jing Yuan, Dan Heng, Welt, and others; Jing Yuan was still teasing Xuan Jing beside him from time to time, making the little one giggle nonstop.

To Xuan Ge's right, in the seat of honor, sat Ling Sha, Yao Guang, Jing Liu, Kafka, Xing Xiao, and several other madams including Da Li Hua.

They sat down in order, their expressions gentle, occasionally conversing in low voices, their brows and eyes full of smiles;

The Vidyadhara, starting from Ke Lü De La, sat down in order on the other side of the rectangular table.

Ke Lü De La still had that tsundere look, arms crossed, but would occasionally secretly glance toward Xuan Ge in the main seat.

Hai Se Yin sat beside her, expression quiet, occasionally tugging lightly on her sleeve, signaling her to restrain herself a bit.

Just then, a playful expression suddenly appeared beside Xuan Ge.

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Seeing this expression, the smile in Xuan Ge's eyes deepened, and he couldn't help but extend a fingertip, lightly tapping that expression.

This scene was seen by everyone; the living room instantly quieted a few degrees, everyone's gazes converging on Xuan Ge, their eyes full of reverence and gentleness.

Feeling everyone's gazes, Xuan Ge slowly stood up, a wine cup filled with fine wine in his hand, a delighted smile on his face, his tone steady and gentle, slowly opening his mouth:

"Everyone, the Shen Wu Xian Zhou's martial fortune has flourished for hundreds of years; it is the will of the Hunt, the edge of the Imperial Bow, the sharpest arrowhead of the Xianzhou Alliance, the home we all jointly protect."

He paused, his gaze slowly sweeping over every person present, his tone gaining a few more parts of sincerity:

"These years, the Shenwu Army soldiers have fought bravely to kill enemies, the Five Direction Commandants have faithfully performed their duties, Ling Sha, Xing Xiao, Yao Guang, Jing Liu, Kafka......

And every one of you present, have worked together with me, cut through thorns and brambles, together tore open fate's injustice, protected the Xianzhou's peace, protected the people beside us."

Every time Xuan Ge recited a person's name, that person would slowly stand up, raise the wine cup on the table, their expression respectful and solemn, also full of emotion for the past years.

The Five Direction Commandants stood tall and upright, their movements neat and uniform when rising;

The madams rose with gentle expressions, their eyes full of tenderness;

The Vidyadhara also stood up one after another, even the tsundere Ke Lü De La, at this moment, put away her little temper, her expression solemn.

Xuan Ge looked at everyone standing up before him, looked at those familiar faces one by one, his eyes full of emotion.

He held the wine cup with both hands, bowed slightly, his tone sincere and earnest:

"Right now I am not the Divine Might General of the Shen Wu Xian Zhou, I am just an ordinary person, an ordinary person of flesh and blood, with attachments, with companionship.

Everyone's efforts these years, I have seen them with my eyes, kept them in my heart; without you there would be no Shen Wu Xian Zhou of today, no reunion of today. Here, I truly thank everyone!"

"General!" The Five Direction Commanders and Wan Di shouted in unison, their voices loud and firm, resounding through the entire hall, carrying endless respect and loyalty.

Apart from Yao Guang and Jing Yuan, these two Heavenly Generals, the rest of the audience also responded in unison one after another, their tones full of sincere respect, their voices intertwining, especially moving.

Just then, several childish yet crisp voices mixed in among the crowd's shouts, particularly conspicuous:

"Father~" "Father Lord!" "Daddy~"

Xuan Yue, Xuan Ye, Xuan Yao and several other little ones, also learning the adults' example, raised the small tea cups in their hands, tilted up their little faces, called toward Xuan Ge, their tone soft and glutinous, yet full of intimacy and reliance.

Hearing the children's childish voices, the emotion in Xuan Ge's eyes instantly turned into full doting; he slowly raised his eyes, scanned the several obedient little ones, the corners of his mouth hooking a gentle smile.

Then he looked again at the audience present, his tone even more gentle, full of hope:

"Happy New Year, may the new year bring everyone's wishes fulfilled, peace and smoothness, whole family reunion; may we still be of one heart and one virtue, together guard this Shen Wu Xian Zhou, together embrace this Ren Jian fireworks!"

"Happy New Year~!"

The audience shouted in unison, their voices full of joy and hope, brilliant smiles appearing on every face, eyes full of anticipation for the new year.

"Cheers~!" Xuan Ge raised high the wine cup in his hand, his tone high-spirited.

The audience present also raised their wine cups, tea cups one after another, lightly clinking them together, emitting crisp sounds.

The sound of wine cups clinking, the audience's laughter, the children's cheers intertwined together, reverberating throughout the entire hall.

PS: Wishing everyone Happy New Year!

Happy every day!

Will never go crooked!

(The extra chapter is not the main text, take the main text as primary~)

(Three chapters written in a rush, hope everyone reads happily~)

(Going out wear good clothes, don't catch a cold~ Take care of yourself~)