Seeing them playing like this, Xiao Rong stepped back a few steps and said with a smile:

"How about I come in later?"

The child she loved had grown up and should have enough private space. But Ah Zhu quickly broke away from Xia Xiao's embrace, blushing, and threw away the gift she had prepared. She had prepared a lot of nice things, but now she had forgotten them all. She just said that the jade pendant was a good match for her aunt and hoped that she would accept it.

"You have such a sweet mouth. Come and eat some cakes. They are all prepared by auntie herself. I hope you like them."

Ah Zhu nodded, her eyes sparkling after tasting it. Seeing her looking at Xia Xiao with a look of great surprise and shyness, Xiao Rong said:

"You're welcome. Treat this place as your own home and eat quickly."

"Thank you, Auntie."

In order to make Ah Zhu relax, Xia Xiao also ate with her. It had been a long time since I tasted my mother's cooking, but it was as appetizing as before.

Seeing the children wolfing down their food, Xiao Rong felt sad and couldn't help crying. She knew she shouldn't do this. Xia Xiao finally came back, and she couldn't keep crying and making him feel distressed. Before he came back, Xia Rong even thought about acting more natural when Xia Xiao came back, but she couldn't control her emotions.

"Azhu, you have suffered with my Xiao'er."

"Without Auntie, we are fine together and very happy."

A mature woman knows that being together is not just about being happy, but this is the dream state of being together.

Holding Ah Zhu's hand, Xiao Rong regarded it as a treasure, which was more precious than the jade swan pendant. She hadn't seen Xia Xiao for a long time, but she knew that he could act so calmly because of this girl. It was Shu Shuang before, and now it was Ah Zhu. She had endured more than the former, but the love and dedication she received were not necessarily comparable to hers.

As a mother, Xiao Rong loved her child, but she couldn't bear to let such a little girl suffer, so she said cruelly:

"Xiao'er, next time you go to Yun Country, don't bring Ah Zhu with you."

"Don't worry, mother. I will go there by myself in three weeks. She will wait for me at the academy."

"That's good."

Xiao Rong sighed secretly. She didn't know when she could give any advice on what Xia Xiao was going through. She could only watch helplessly. It became a luxury for the family to be reunited.

"Brother is still in Xiyang?"

"Xu'er has been ordered to guard there, and Wan'er has temporarily returned to Yu Valley. After all, she married into the Southern Kingdom, and it is not in accordance with the rules to keep running back."

Since Xia Xiao came to the Great Wilderness, the family has rarely reunited. Perhaps, this is why he missed Longgang so much. Although he was poor and could not afford to eat, he was still a family member, which was a blessing in disguise. Now there is war, and if he wants to return to the way it was before, he must calm down everything.

Xia Xiao's current ability can stop Nan Shang from advancing, and he also has his own things to do. These things have nothing to do with Nan Shang, and have no direct connection with Da Xia, but they are closely related to the entire Da Huang. The great things made him breathless, but when he returned home, he finally felt better.

Soon, Xia Jinghong walked into the dark room in a hurry and said:

"It's the same as what we thought before. His Majesty said that we can proceed according to your plan and stay for a while. In fact, His Majesty also wants you to stay for a while longer, but I don't think it's possible. It's been long enough. If it's longer, they will become suspicious, which will be counterproductive. It's better to leave it like this."

Xia Xiao nodded, and as his parents wished, he told the whole story. It all started when they were enjoying the flowers at the academy. At that time, Xia Xiao was still very leisurely, and he and Azhu felt that the future was promising. But because of the goodness, they secretly went to the Devil's Plain of Gou Longbang's clan, and were tricked into becoming possessed by the devil.

With the preparation outside Xiyang City, Xia Xiao's transformation into a demon was very smooth. Funny enough, it was even easier than usual for him to advance.

Xia Xiao gave a brief account of Shangshan, which was the most objective description, but it made Xia Jinghong and Xiao Rong feel magical. They didn't expect that there was such a thing in the world, a talisman array could transform into two people, and they had different personalities. After that, he was released by the academy and began to wander. In front of his family, Xia Xiao would not hold back and told them everything about the academy's protection of him.

After that, Xia Xiao and the others went to the tail corner of the wild beast, but were blocked by the Qingtian Sect. Then they went to the south of the South China Sea, which seemed a bit dreamy and extremely dangerous. For Xia Jinghong and Xiao Rong, leaving Daxia was already a long way away. They didn't expect to go to the legendary place. Xia Xiao really grew up.

The thrilling things have not yet begun. The wild beast king Quedan mentioned by Xia Xiao and the ancestor of the spiritual contract seen in Yunguo Guanyue are the things that really shocked Xia Jinghong and Xiao Rong. Once upon a time, Xia Xiao was still a child who could not practice, and needed Xia Jinghong to teach him repeatedly and Xiao Rong to apply medicine.

It was only five years at most, but the child gradually became a big shot, making a sensation in the wilderness. And they, as before, guarded their homeland from being invaded and prayed that their child would return safely.

Azhu was taken away by the people of Yun Country. Xia Xiao cooperated with the people of the magic sect to rescue him, but killed many people. Xia Jinghong knew this story, but he also supported Xia Xiao. Many people have known about the filth of Yun Country. On the contrary, Xia Xiao's courage is worthy of admiration. But the next escape may not be so easy.

In order to reassure his parents, Xia Xiao told them all his plans. The excitement of returning home and the open mouth made him feel confident and everything seemed to be under control.

After drinking a sip of tea and taking a few bites of cake, Xia Xiao said happily:

"When those guys are truly eliminated, I will have peace."

"But the ancestors of the spiritual contract..."

Seeing the bitter smile on Xia Xiao's face, Xiao Rong blamed:

"It's really a waste of time. Things can always be solved later."

"Dad, don't worry. No matter what the Spiritual Contract Ancestor wants, I will protect my life."

Xia Jinghong smiled with satisfaction. Xiao Er, who had been laughed at by countless people, was now at a level that was beyond the reach of Zhenxun. Xia Xiao looked at him and smiled happily, but he still kept something secret, which only Ah Zhu knew. Although he talked about the senior's relic, he kept silent about the experience of building the magic black tree.

"How long can the relic's suppression of the evil spirit last?"

"Don't worry, mother. I have planted a tree inside my body. It has the same function as the vitality tree and can control the magic energy."

"Mom, I really can't hide anything from you. I originally said I wouldn't mention this."

"Why?"

"As long as this tree is planted, I will be inseparable from the devil."

Xia Jinghong and Xiao Rong fell silent. The devil is not a good thing. If you can't get rid of it, won't it mean that you will always be criticized? Xia Xiao has always been cautious, but he still made such a decision, which made Xia Jinghong ask:

"But voluntarily?"

"Of course, Master, help me complete this project. From now on, demonic energy will become my sixth power, and it will be difficult to control my mind."

"That being said, it is indeed good..."

Xia Jinghong didn't know much about demonic energy, but he felt that Xia Xiao's life was really hard, far more difficult than his own. The parents couldn't bear to see their child suffer, and their eyes turned red again. Some people would be upset by their parents' reaction, but Xia Xiao felt distressed and full of happiness. He had been in this world for eight years. He had gained a lot and lost some people, but he was always grateful that he had parents. This feeling of being cared for and loved made him feel very warm in his heart.

"Xiao'er, everything you are going through now is beyond our control. I have nothing else to say to you. I just hope you stay on the right path forever. Even if you get lost, come back quickly and don't go astray. And no matter how far you go, don't forget to go home."

"I know, Dad."

"Okay, let's not talk about these unhappy things. Ah Zhu finally came here once. Come with us to your room and sit down. Then have a good rest in the afternoon. Mom will make delicious food for you in the evening."

Xiao Rong still held Ah Zhu's hand, which made her a little unsure of how to respond. She looked at Xia Xiao, her face full of help, but he smiled and said:

"Mom, Ah Zhu is shy."

"That's not normal. When I met your grandparents, I was so embarrassed that I couldn't even raise my face. But Ah Zhu, don't worry, Auntie will treat you well and treat you as her own daughter."

"Thank you, Auntie."

Ah Zhu was sincerely grateful, and her nose was sore. She had no father or mother since she was a child, and her grandmother was everything to her. Although she was very happy after knowing that she was the consciousness of the main god, she always hoped that she would have a mother to spoil her. Everyone knows that a child with a mother is like a treasure, and Ah Zhu finally got to experience it once.

Xiao Rong kept pulling her along. When Xia Jinghong and Xia Xiao talked about cultivation, the former said with concern:

"You've suffered a lot along the way, right? During this time in the Xia Mansion, if you want to eat anything or have any needs, you must tell your aunt. You can also tell Xiao'er, but don't be polite. If you don't tell me, your aunt won't know. I'm not like you, all great practitioners."

"Actually, I'm not that great. It's all Xia Xiao who's carrying the load."

"Without you, he wouldn't be able to bear it."

Ah Zhu felt that her aunt and second sister were very similar, both were virtuous ladies with high emotional intelligence. However, her aunt was more mature and intellectual, and her second sister knew more. She was curious and admired that only the Xia family could have everyone so outstanding.

The backyard is Xia Xiao's residence. It is relatively remote, but he has always liked it. Now that he has come back, he stretched comfortably and was eager to take an afternoon nap.

Opening the door, everything was the same as before, including the bed and table. The four of them sat at the table and chatted for a while. Xiao Rong urged Xia Xiao to take a nap. He was so sleepy that he almost squinted his eyes and nodded. Xia Xiao did not refuse. After his parents left, he simply washed up and lay down on the fragrant bed. Everything felt familiar. Winter was just right for sleeping.

Ah Zhu was with him. Although Xia Jinghong and Xiao Rong didn't see it with their own eyes, it was obvious that she didn't leave at that time. She smiled and said:

"Xiao'er is so lucky. Ah Zhu is first-rate in both appearance and figure."

Xia Jinghong nodded. He also had this idea, but he didn't dare to say it casually. When they left, the maids were still standing in front of the door waiting for instructions. They were all happy when they looked at each other. As long as the young master came back, they would benefit from it. The food alone was improved from light to several levels, and there were also jewelry. It was really a comfortable life.

Originally the maids were worried about the young master's return, but now it seems that being possessed by a demon is just like that. Some maids who have known Xia Xiao for a long time feel that he has not changed at all, except for growing taller.

Soon, snoring sounds were heard from the room, and the maids smiled and allowed them to continue sleeping. Now it was time for dinner, and they could rest assured that no one would disturb them.

Xia Xiao was holding Ah Zhu, feeling very comfortable. In his mind, the peach trees in the backyard were sprouting, growing leaves, and blooming. When he returned home, it was spring no matter the season. His parents' reactions made Xia Xiao's floating heart rest in a safe harbor, no longer swaying with the waves.

Xia Xiao had fallen asleep many times due to injuries, and he had fallen asleep in various places, but he had never slept as comfortably as he did now. He didn't have to think about anything, he just slept for the sake of sleeping, and that feeling was like reaching heaven. Although Xia Xiao was the object of envy of many people, it was too easy to satisfy him, and he only needed this sleep.

Xia Xiao felt better, and Xia Jinghong and Xiao Rong were also happy. The former went back to pour a cup of tea, and his restless heart gradually calmed down. As long as Xiao'er was fine, they would be relieved. He sat on the dusty recliner, feeling relaxed. Xia Xiao's current strength was that of Qu Lun. This kind of strength was already at the peak in Da Xia, who would dare to disrespect it?

Xiao Rong couldn't rest. Xia Jinghong had been busy in the war for too long, so it was not too late to rest. However, she stayed at home every day and didn't feel tired. She hurriedly wrote two letters, euphemistically saying that Xia Xiao had returned, one to the west of Daxia and one to the South. After finishing these, she personally went to the kitchen to pick a good old hen, had it slaughtered and left for a while, and then began to simmer over low heat.

The guys in the kitchen were very enthusiastic and asked the lady to sit aside to avoid the oil splashing on her golden hands. But how could she sit idle? She was busy doing this and that, without stopping for a moment.

"Madam, I'd better let you do this kind of rough work."

The waiter tried to snatch the sweet potato from the lady's hand, saying that she didn't need to do such a simple job as peeling the potato herself. But she insisted:

"I'm not like your General Xia who commands the battlefield, nor do I manage government affairs. If I stay in the Xia Mansion every day and can't even take care of my family, wouldn't that be incompetent? Now that Xiao'er is back, I'll cook a few of my specialties to reward him."

"If I had a mother like you, I would wake up laughing in my dreams."

"You, stop daydreaming! The eldest young master has made great contributions in leading troops and is already an important official of Daxia; the second young lady is very smart and has made many great achievements; the third young master has unparalleled cultivation, not to mention that he is a member of the academy, but also a disciple of the Pope. Which one can you compare to?"

"If I could compete, I wouldn't be doing odd jobs here."

The guy lowered his head. He wanted to compete with them, but he just couldn't.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense and get busy."

It was still early, but Xiao Rong had to prepare a large table of dishes. When the time was almost right, she began to order stir-fry and also made two dishes herself.

After quickly changing her clothes, Xiao Rong woke up Xia Xiao and Azhu. It was their first meeting, and she showed off in front of Azhu. Azhu's appetite made her happy, and no one would mind letting their children eat more.

Ah Zhu was afraid of scaring his uncle and aunt, so he stopped talking, but Xia Jinghong laughed heartily and said:

"Azhu, this little food is not enough for you in the military camp. Xia Xiao and I are going to drink anyway, so you can eat more. How can you not be full when you get home?"

"Uncle, I'm full."

Xia Jinghong and Xia Xiao looked at each other, and he immediately picked up some dishes and added rice. Then he leaned close to Azhu's ear and whispered something. Azhu picked up his chopsticks again, showing his true strength.

Under the bright candlelight, the four of them enjoyed the delicious food and wine. Even when night fell, they no longer worried about the children who were not home. In early winter, a warm quilt was a great comfort to Xia Xiao and A Zhu, allowing them to recuperate and face the difficulties and obstacles in the future with ease.