In the afternoon, Liu Guixiang and Su Hong started to prepare the New Year's Eve dinner. Zhang Shuguang went up the mountain to deliver some New Year's goods to Laojun Temple, and by the way, he called Song Shouye to come home for the New Year's Eve dinner.

Taoism is the state religion of the Dragon Kingdom and has always respected the Dragon Kingdom's traditional festivals.

When Zhang Shuguang arrived at Laojun Temple, he saw that all the temples had been cleaned and looked brand new, and the Taoist priests had all changed into brand new Taoist robes.

"Happy New Year, Xiao Guangzi!"

After Song Shouye regained his consciousness, he studied Taoism with the old master for several months and now seems to be more smart and natural.

"Shouye, Happy New Year. Today is New Year's Eve. I came to find you to go home and have New Year's Eve dinner."

"Okay, I even hunted a black bear and asked my senior brother to prepare some bear paws for me. I'll take them back for Grandpa Steward and Grandma Guixiang to taste.

Please wait for me for a moment, I will offer incense to my brothers and then we can leave."

Song Shouye looked solemn, washed his hands, and walked towards the Hall of Heroes.

In the Hall of Heroes, five of Song Shouye’s senior brothers who sacrificed their lives for the country are enshrined.

"Old Master, I would also like to offer a stick of incense to the Taoist priests. I wonder if it would violate the rules of the Taoist sect."

Zhang Shuguang was also unclear, fearing that Taoism might have some special rules during the New Year.

"It's my honor, please do as you please!"

Even Yuxu Zhenren, who had practiced Taoism for many years, could not see through Zhang Shuguang's fate, so he always valued Zhang Shuguang and was happy to let his young disciple interact with him.

Every time Zhang Shuguang entered the Hall of Heroes and saw the military medals and the bloody and torn Taoist robes in front of the statue, he would be deeply moved.

The two men reverently offered incense to the Taoist priests, served them a cup of fragrant tea, bowed solemnly, and then left the Hall of Heroes.

Song Shouye took two jars, one filled with bear paws and the other filled with medicinal wine. He bid farewell to his master and senior brother, and went down the mountain with Zhang Shuguang.

Although Zhang Xiangnan was still absent from this year's New Year's Eve dinner, the presence of Song Shouye and Zhang Funi made it more lively than previous years.

"This year is the happiest year for me. Your father returned safely, washing away the shame of three years.

The eldest grandson has also made great progress this year. He has taken on the burden of supporting the family at a young age. Everyone in the village, young and old, praises him when he talks about him.

The business owner who had been missing for ten years was also found. When I go there a hundred years later, I will be able to give an explanation to my old boss.

Shengli is smart and clever. He has become a primary school student and has good academic performance.

This year, our family welcomed a new member, a lovely granddaughter.

This year, happy events have come one after another. I hope that every year will be better than the last."

After Zhang Qingchun finished his toast, everyone raised their glasses and the three children also raised their juice glasses.