It was cold outside the window, with a light frost forming on the outer beams, but inside it was still incredibly warm, filled with the laughter of children and a cozy atmosphere.

It's about to start, and the seats are almost full.

Some are alone, like Junlan; some are couples; and some are couples with a child.

Most of those present were middle-aged people and children; there were very few elderly people.

Even so, they interacted a lot. Junlan was also greeted by several women as soon as she arrived, and they chatted and laughed together.

"Haha, long time no see, Happy New Year everyone!" A hearty laugh came from the front.

Sui Xin turned her head to look and felt that the voice was somewhat familiar.

Sure enough, standing at the front was Fang Tong, dressed in a cotton coat. He was the same somewhat dull senior brother who had once made things difficult for him. He hadn't changed much, but he looked more resolute.

I never expected to see him here again after five years. I am filled with emotion.

“Isn’t this the senior brother who came to see you before? I think his surname is Fang,” Xi Yun said after thinking for a while.

Fang Tong had visited Sui Xin when she was in a coma, so she remembered her.

"Yes, it's Senior Brother Fang Tong. It's been a long time since we last met," Sui Xin said.

At the same time, he had some doubts in his heart, wondering why he came here.

"Haha, it's Xiao Tong! It's been a long time since I've seen you back. How have you been doing at the Xuan Yu Sect lately?" a burly man said.

"Uncle Liu, it's been a long time. I'm doing well."

"Everyone, how's this year going?" He then looked around and shouted, beaming.

"good"

"good"

Fang Tong instantly ignited the atmosphere at the scene.

His voice was rough, but very honest, which made people feel very safe.

After a while, Fang Tong waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet and said with some emotion, "Time really flies. Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. If it weren't for everyone's care back then, I might have died long ago."

Fifteen years ago, he and his mother came here to do business, but their good fortune didn't last long. Perhaps due to the change in environment and his already poor health, he passed away a few years later.

Later, people on the street took pity on Fang Tong and took turns caring for him. They not only built him a small house, but also had someone bring him food every day, and he even continued to go to school for three years.

It wasn't until later, when an elder of the Xuanyu Sect took a liking to him, that he was taken away.

During this time, Fang Tong would come back to visit from time to time. At first, things were fine because the cultivation tasks were not too heavy, and he would come to visit almost every week.

Later, as his cultivation level improved and his cultivation tasks became heavier, he might not have time to sit for half a year. At most, he would only take a look when he went down the mountain.

It had been eight months since he last came back. He made a special trip back for the Lunar New Year, and unexpectedly, the uncle in charge invited him to be the host.

He initially wanted to refuse, as he wasn't very good at speaking and was afraid of ruining the atmosphere, but he couldn't resist the uncle's enthusiasm and had no choice but to accept.

"Oh dear, Xiao Tong, why bring this up during the New Year? Everyone faces difficulties when they're away from home," a middle-aged woman said.

"That's right, that's right."

Other acquaintances chimed in, making Fang Tong feel somewhat embarrassed.

"Haha, let's not talk about that. I'll be hosting this family gathering, but as you all know, I'm not very good at talking, so please bear with me," Fang Tong said with a smile.

Laughter erupted from below.

"The time has come, and I hereby declare this family gathering officially open."

"oh--"

"yeah--"

Amidst applause and cheers, the event officially began, and Xiyun, caught up in the atmosphere, joined in the cheers.

Sui Xin looked at Xi Yun and felt the liveliness around her, feeling somewhat dazed, as she hadn't encountered such a scene in a long time.

"The first item on the agenda: Reflecting on Good Things."

"Hey everyone, did anything happy happen this year? Tell us so we can all have a good laugh," Fang Tong said enthusiastically, looking at everyone.

"Xiao Tong, it's me."

Before Fang Tong could finish speaking, someone stood up. It was a man in his thirties, and next to him sat a woman of similar age who looked somewhat shy.

"Haha, I'm thirty-two this year, and I've finally found my wife. Of course I'm happy," the man said loudly, holding the woman's hand.

The woman also stood up, her face turning even redder.

"You rascal, everyone knows you married a good wife. Didn't everyone go to your wedding banquet? And you're still showing off here," a burly man laughed from the corner.

"Haha, Hei Zi, hurry up too, we're still waiting to drink your wedding wine," the man replied, and the others echoed.

They shared the joys and happiness of the past year, becoming one big family. Their commotion could be heard even at the foot of Xuanyu Sect Mountain.

Fang Tong stood on the stage, listening to everyone's words, and was genuinely happy. Seeing that everyone was doing so well, he felt at ease.

Xi Yun leaned on Sui Xin's shoulder and asked softly, "Sui Xin, what about you? Tell me about it."

Although the two spend most of their time together, they still can't help but ask.

“I’m happy every day,” Sui Xin said with a light smile.

"Tell me more specifically," Xi Yun continued, pleading.

After thinking about it, it had only been six months since he woke up, but with Xiyun by his side, he felt fulfilled every day, and he didn't care about the pain.

"I was happy when I woke up and saw you, happy doing missions with you, and happy holding your hand as we went home," Sui Xin said softly.

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