Chapter 390: When will we attack Juechen Valley?

Juechen Valley always sets off fireworks for the New Year; it will be set off above the small canyon in an hour, very beautiful, and it has been a mandatory program for Yueyun these past two years.

Only this year, the master said they had to go back.

Then, you all stay another two hours; we'll head back first," Qilin said to the eager Yueyun.

Mu Yumo and Gu Yutong, the two little kids, are tired; they should head back. As for the others, they're all adults, playing a bit later is fine, and there's no curfew on the valley.

Upon hearing that Qilin wasn't going, Yueyun instantly felt no interest in watching the fireworks either.

Perhaps sensing Yueyun's thoughts, Qilin said, "How come? You're already this big, yet you still need the master to accompany you to have fun?"

Yueyun: "Not at all!"

Can't let the master think she's a child!

She's just different in height from them; she's already a sixteen-year-old adult!

"I, I and Qiao Chu and them going to watch the fireworks is also fun!" Yueyun said.

Alright, have fun playing; tomorrow's morning practice can be postponed," Qilin specially allowed.

Everyone was delighted, in unison thanking the master, then they bade farewell to their master and cheerfully went to watch the fireworks.

Mu Yuanzhi watched from the side, her face full of the satisfaction of an old mother.

"Seeing the child stand on their own fills me with myriad emotions!" Gu Rongjin seized the chance to tease his wife again.

"I saw the child's father just now also looking pleased!" Mu Yuanzhi retorted, not willing to be outdone.

Gu Rongjin nodded in deep agreement: "Indeed, indeed, our family's Qilin is already a very qualified sect master! My heart is greatly comforted."

Qilin: ……

Gu Rongjin!

Gu Rongjin: "What's up, your senior sister also gets a share!"

He hurriedly dragged his wife into the water.

Qilin stretched out his hand: "Since you keep saying you're my old father, hand over the red envelope."

"The kid's learned to take advantage," Gu Rongjin teased, "Alright, it's New Year, the master really should give the disciple a red envelope."

He said, pulling a silver note from his bosom.

Qilin snorted, took it, looked, raised his brows at Gu Rongjin: "Such a big hand? Are you giving me three taels?"

"Good intention!" Gu Rongjin didn't feel stingy at all, "Originally it was only one tael."

Mu Yuanzhi smiled helplessly, "Looks like it's up to me."

"Senior sister doesn't need to, what's the logic of a senior sister giving a junior brother a red envelope!" Qilin hurriedly waved his hands, afraid his senior sister would really give him a big red envelope.

"If not a red envelope, a New Year gift should be fine, right?" Mu Yuanzhi said, pulling out a small prepared brocade box from her bosom and handing it to Qilin.

Gu Rongjin also saw this brocade box for the first time: "Why didn't you tell me?"

"Why do you still want to seize my private money?" Mu Yuanzhi feigned anger, hands on hips.

"How could I, madam? I even turn over my own private money to you." Gu Rongjin coquettishly clung to Mu Yuanzhi's arm.

Qilin excitedly took Mu Yuanzhi's brocade box, opened it full of curiosity: "What is this?"

As he lifted the lid, the gleaming gold dazzled his eyes; focusing, he saw it was a small, cute golden qilin!

Wow!

To say it's superb craftsmanship is no exaggeration; this tiny qilin is less than half the size of his fist, yet its delicacy is unparalleled, even the minute patterns on the qilin's body are lifelike; even with money, one cannot buy such a painstakingly crafted work on the market!

"Senior sister, did you carve this yourself?" Qilin immediately recognized Mu Yuanzhi's handiwork.

So exquisite!

Mu Yuanzhi proudly nodded: "Isn't it beautiful?"

"So beautiful! I love it so much!" Qilin couldn't put it down, marveled repeatedly, "Can it be hung up? I want to wear it around my neck!"

He was just like a child, almost jumping up.

Gu Rongjin looked on, jealous: "Little Yuanzhi, you haven't carved one for him either!"

"Him? As a proper seven-foot man, how can you embarrassingly call yourself 'him'?" Mu Yuanzhi teased.

"A seven-foot man also has the right to act coquettish!" Gu Rongjin paid no heed, he hugged Mu Yuanzhi's arm and shook it: "You also need to carve one for him!"

"Me too, me too!" Gu Yutong envied Qilin immensely; he also wanted his mother to personally carve a little golden beast!

Mu Yumo vied for first: "Him also wants him also wants!"

Mu Yuanzhi: "Don't rush, you all have a share!"

She said, as if performing magic, producing three brocade boxes, one each.

"No way, I really have a share?!" Gu Rongjin happily took it.

He opened it to find a small sheep carved from jade.

The sheep is his zodiac, and jade is the original meaning of the 'jin' in his name.

"You love me so much, little Yuanzhi!" Gu Rongjin embraced Mu Yuanzhi.

The two little beans' brocade boxes also contained carvings with the meanings of their names; the kids were overjoyed, jumping up and down, instantly no longer tired or sleepy, feeling they could watch all the fireworks!

Thank you, mother!

The child also wants to give mother a most special New Year gift!

"You two being this well-behaved is already the best New Year gift!" Mu Yuanzhi smiled, rubbing the children's heads.

We've already prepared it; we'll give it to mother and father when we go back!

Gu Rongjin nodded satisfied: "Father's gift will also be given to you when we go back!"

Such a harmonious family enjoying the joyful, peaceful New Year street is not uncommon, yet this scene precisely fell into someone's eyes, igniting fierce jealousy.

Ah Zhi……

Ah Zhi, you're so happy now!

Why can't I take part in this happiness?

Why?

What on earth is the reason?!

When the New Year's fireworks burst, on the second floor of the finest-view restaurant below the small canyon stood a woman in fluttering robes, gazing at the dazzling, magnificent fireworks, somewhat lost in thought.

"A Zi, you're really into watching the fireworks!"

Andelo walked over with his hands behind his back.

A Zi turned, respectfully clasped her fists and said, "Chief."

Andelo waved his hand, indicating she needn't stand on ceremony, and he also lifted his head to look at the fireworks blooming in the night sky, "Did you just go see the Guardian State Princess? How was it?"

Those who have passed Frost Descent all underwent special training, possessing a pair of ears a hundred times more sensitive than ordinary people's; Andelo and his subordinate A Zi are naturally no exception.

So even if the fireworks in the sky burst loudly, they could still clearly hear each other's words.

"Yes, I just went to see her; she is an outstanding woman," A Zi said truthfully.

Andelo nodded, "Indeed, back when I was at Frost Descent, I often heard Gu Rongjin mention her."

A Zi didn't seem to care much about this topic, she asked, "Chief, when will we attack Juechen Valley?"

Upon hearing that, Andelo's gaze shifted from the fireworks to A Zi, "You're too impatient, A Zi; now is obviously not a good time."