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Shuanghe Village, Qingshui Town.

Ziyue and Zifeng worshipped their ancestors in the mountains and finally arrived at the Earth God Temple on the hillside. The temple had been renovated. They worshipped the Earth God together, bowing and saying, "Grandpa Earth God, thank you for taking care of our village."

The incense outside the land god temple was burning brightly. Besides Ziyue and her group, other villagers had also come to worship. The land god of Shuanghe Village appeared outside the temple and bowed in return, saying, "Little fairy, I also want to thank you for the incense you have given me."

"Little fairy, you can take these offerings back and eat them," said the local earth god of Shuanghe Village, pointing to the candies in front of the temple.

"Let the children take it."

"Alright."

"Grandpa Earth God, see you next year!"

"Little fairy, take care."

Ziyue and Zifeng returned home, where Su Rong and Zimu had prepared a sumptuous meal. The couple smiled broadly and said, "Little Yue'er, please sit down and eat."

"Mother, you've prepared so many dishes, how are we going to finish them all?" Ziyue asked with a smile.

"It's alright. You're going back to Longhu Temple tomorrow, so bring some for your fellow disciples to try. I haven't invited Xiao Qin and the others to my house for dinner this year, which is a bit embarrassing."

"Mother, my senior brothers won't mind."

......

Near Jinghu Academy.

The aroma of wine filled Lao Gao's room.

Xiao Tuanzi brought Niu Mang and the others to Lao Gao's place for the New Year. They sat around the table with mutton stewing in a pot.

The little dumpling pointed to the wine jar on the table and said proudly, "This is imperial wine that the Empress of Great Xia gave to my grandfather. Even immortals rarely get to drink it."

"Wow!"

Bear Mountain and the others stared wide-eyed.

Old Gao said warmly, "Please drink whatever you like."

Xiong Shan picked up his wine bowl, patted his chest, and said, "Uncle, let me toast you first. If you need anything in the future, just come to me."

"Me too."

Niu Mang then picked up his wine bowl.

"Okay, okay."

Old Gao couldn't stop smiling.

Every year during the Lunar New Year, the little dumpling would come to spend the holiday with him, making the house very lively.

Golden Horn squatted on the ground gnawing on a bone.

There was laughter and conversation inside.

...

Jinghu Academy.

Linglong and Mengbai were playing chess in the pavilion.

The Earth God of Mirror Lake stood beside Linglong and pointed, "Grandma, you can't go down here."

"Shut up!"

Linglong said coldly.

The Earth God of Mirror Lake could only watch the chessboard with great anxiety.

...

Chenjiagou.

The village was bustling with activity.

Chen Xingzhou sat alone in front of the house, looking at the children playing in the village with envy in his eyes. The room behind him was lit with candles, making the empty room very bright.

"Old Chen!"

Wu Shashen, carrying a large fish in one hand and a jar of wine in the other, walked towards Chen Xingzhou.

"Old Wu, what brings you here?"

"Boring, I have nothing to talk about with those intellectuals."

Chen Xingzhou said warmly, "Come in and sit down, I'll pour you some tea."

Wu Shashen laughed heartily, "Look what I brought! We'll grill a fish and drink later."

"Okay, okay."

Chen Xingzhou burst into laughter.

Chen Chang'an stood not far away, bowing deeply to Wu Shashen in gratitude, knowing that he had come to Chenjiagou specifically for this purpose.

New Year's Eve!

The Purple Cloud Mountains, with their myriad lights, are truly beautiful!