Everyone happily tied up the Shadow Moon Guards and escorted Ji Fengming and Black Owl back to the stronghold.

In the village.

Su Rujing and men, women, and children were gathered around Ji Chenhai and Ji Dang, creating a joyful atmosphere.

Despite it being late at night, almost the entire village, young and old, got up.

The women quickly prepared food and wine, lit all the lanterns in the village, and started several bonfires. Everyone sat together and drank heartily.

The strong fire and strong liquor made people sweat profusely;

Everyone felt a warm glow in their hearts.

The whole village celebrated until dawn before everyone went home, having enjoyed themselves to the fullest.

Su Rujing helped the slightly tipsy Ji Chenhai into the room and helped him wash up. After nearly a year apart, her eyes reddened slightly as she asked, "Why did you suddenly come back? Where are Yao'er and Xiao Jiu?"

"They are doing well. They are still fighting the Di Kingdom in the Northwest. There are some minor problems in the ancestral land. I need to go and take a look with Fengming." Ji Chenhai avoided the main issues and simply told Su Rujing about the current situation.

Su Rujing understood Ji Chenhai; to avoid worrying her, he always downplayed the situation.

But Su Rujing didn't ask any deeper questions, because she knew that no matter what, Ji Chenhai would protect her and their children.

As long as she follows instructions, protects herself, and protects Fengxiao and Fenghua, that will be the best help she can give Ji Chenhai.

"We came back this time mainly to bring back some things for you, for Fengxiao and Fenghua, and for the other talented children in the village," Ji Chenhai said, handing Su Rujing a storage ring.

Su Rujing had received one before and already knew it was a storage ring. She picked it up and scanned it with her divine sense with practiced ease, immediately exclaiming in shock, "These... these are..."

"These are spirit liquid and spirit stones, both excellent aids to cultivation, more precious than gold. You must not reveal them," Ji Chenhai solemnly instructed, then carefully explained the dosage and usage of the spirit stones and spirit liquid to Su Rujing.

He didn't notice the complex expression on Su Rujing's face after her initial shock.

He suppressed his inner shock.

Su Rujing asked in confusion, "So you've been mining spirit stones and spirit liquids in the Northern Kingdom for the past six months? How did you know there were spirit mines there?"

"It was Yao'er who met Ling Shi, and Xiao Jiu had met him before when they were fighting in the Northern Kingdom. Speaking of these two children, they are really a perfect match and destined to be together. It feels like it was fate that they were together," Ji Chenhai said with great satisfaction when he mentioned Ji Fengyao and Shang Xiye.

Su Rujing seemed somewhat absent-minded. After a long while, she sighed softly and said, "It's all fate. Since the children are so promising and have such good luck, perhaps they can make a name for themselves in the world. As long as they are better than us, that's good."

When Ji Chenhai and Su Rujing came out.

The two boys, Ji Fengxiao and Ji Fenghua, were standing around Ji Fengming and Hei Xiao, listening to Ji Fengming recount their experiences in the capital, the Northern Kingdom, and the Di Kingdom.

Ji Fengming spoke with great enthusiasm, and his words included many exaggerations. The two little ones listened with great interest and believed him completely.

They now idolize their eldest brother, who can already fly.

Ji Fengming's vanity was fully satisfied, and he was extremely happy and proud.

But, the next second.

Ji Fenghua suddenly blurted out, "I think my sister is the most amazing. Father and my brothers all benefit from her. I also want to go to Kyoto and hang out with my sister. Maybe next year, I can fly too!"

“Oh right, I want to go too,” Ji Fengxiao also realized.