“Alright.”
Lin Yun nodded, then joined everyone in the backyard for a family banquet to welcome their arrival.
At the banquet, Lin Yun chatted and drank individually with each friend and family member who came.
Lin Yun first approached Senior Sister Hong Ling.
“Senior Sister, we rarely meet, but you haven’t changed a bit,” Lin Yun said with a grin.
“Lin Yun, you’ve been gone for a thousand years, yet you’re still the same young man from back then,” Hong Ling replied with a charming smile.
“From today, I’m retiring from the battlefield. While you’re cultivating here, Senior Sister, I’ll definitely guide you often,” Lin Yun said, raising his wine cup.
“Lin Yun, this world is truly unique. In a few days, I’d like to explore it and travel around,” Hong Ling said.
“No problem, I’ll go with you, Senior Sister. I’ll be your guide. Wherever you want to go, anywhere in the world, nothing will stand in our way!” Lin Yun patted his chest confidently.
“You said it,” Hong Ling smiled, her heart as sweet as honey.
For Hong Ling, her desires were simple. She didn’t need titles or status, just being able to spend time with Lin Yun was enough to satisfy her.
After waiting a thousand years, her wish was finally coming true.
After chatting with Senior Sister Hong Ling for a while, Lin Yun moved to Fatty.
“Fatty, let’s not say anything yet, just drink three cups first,” Lin Yun said, pouring wine for Fatty.
“Brother Yun, I may not be great at fighting, but when it comes to drinking, I can match you till the world spins, haha!” Fatty grinned.
“Alright, in a few days, I’ll drink with you properly. I’ll take you to the back mountains of the imperial palace, get some of this world’s finest immortal brew, how about that? Or wherever you want to drink, I’ll take you, and whatever you want to drink, I’ll get it for you!” Lin Yun said boldly.
“Haha, that’s awesome!” Fatty stood up excitedly.
“Come, drink,” Lin Yun raised his cup and drank heartily.
After several drinks with Fatty, Lin Yun approached the Great Elder of the Holy Temple.
“Great Elder, I toast to you,” Lin Yun said, holding up his cup with a smile.
“Lin Yun, you’re truly remarkable, the pride of our Holy Temple,” the Great Elder said, giving a thumbs-up.
…
Next, Lin Yun chatted and drank individually with every friend and family member from Earth present.
During the banquet, Mo Qing arrived in the courtyard. Lin Yun had contacted her via communication bracelet, telling her his family was here.
As soon as Mo Qing arrived, Yu Ying, Su Yan, and the others immediately greeted her, linking arms and bringing her to join the banquet.
Then Su Yan stood up to sing for everyone’s entertainment.
Her voice was as beautiful as ever, singing the hits that made her famous back then.
Hearing Su Yan’s voice, Lin Yun felt as if he had returned to over a thousand years ago, to his days on Earth.
…
After much drinking and chatting.
“Lin Yun, can you tell us about your experiences on the cultivation continent over these years?” Hong Ling asked.
“Father, I want to hear too,” Lin Kexin said.
“Yeah, yeah, we all want to hear!” Fatty chimed in.
“Yes, we’re all curious,” everyone else echoed, clearly intrigued.
Lin Yun stepped forward, “Alright, I’ll tell you all about my years on the cultivation continent. Just listen as if it’s a story.”
With vivid detail, Lin Yun began recounting his experiences on the cultivation continent…
…
The family banquet lasted from morning until evening.
Everyone had a wonderful time.
That night, after the banquet ended, Su Yan approached Lin Yun alone.
“Su Yan, why is your face so red? Did you drink too much?” Lin Yun gently touched Su Yan’s cheek.
“No… it’s… it’s…” Su Yan suddenly stammered.
“Su Yan, what’s wrong?” Lin Yun asked, puzzled.
“It’s… it’s Sister Yun Shang and Sister Yu Ying,” Su Yan mumbled hesitantly.
“What about them?” Lin Yun grew even more confused.
“They said that I, Sister Mo Qing, Qin Shi, Zhao Ling, and Jiang Jingwen haven’t had children yet. They want us all to have kids, so… so they suggested we take turns, and I should be with you tonight…” Su Yan’s cheeks flushed red.
Hearing this, Lin Yun suddenly understood.
“Now that the world is at peace and I’ve retired from the battlefield, I’ll definitely have a few more kids, haha,” Lin Yun grinned, then scooped Su Yan into his arms…
…
The next noon, Little Blue Dragon prepared to return to the dragon clan. Lin Yun escorted him out of the city.
Outside the city.
“Brat, I know the way well enough, so let’s stop here. No need for formalities,” Little Blue Dragon said.
“Alright, if you need any help in the Endless Sea, just let me know anytime,” Lin Yun said, patting Little Blue Dragon’s shoulder.
“No problem. For now, don’t think about anything. Just enjoy life and have a few more kids,” Little Blue Dragon said with a wink.
…
In the days that followed, Lin Yun stopped all cultivation matters, no longer thinking about such things, truly retiring as he had promised.
Lin Yun spent his time drinking with everyone, travelling, and exploring the beautiful landscapes of the cultivation continent, while also guiding their cultivation.
If the past thousand years had left Lin Yun with little time for family and friends, now he was making up for it fully.
Wherever he went, whatever he did, there was no need to worry or fear danger, for no one could threaten Lin Yun.
As for the demon lord’s body, Lin Yun refined it into a Qiankun crystal, keeping it as family wealth.
Ten years later, Lin Yun’s second child was born, to Su Yan.
This child was born with a trace of dragon clan blood, promising a remarkable future.
In the thirtieth year, Mo Qing gave birth to a daughter.
…
This leisurely, idyllic life, envying only lovebirds and not immortals, continued for Lin Yun for a full eight hundred years.
However, such a peaceful and carefree life was not destined to last forever.
Eight hundred years later.
Five thousand miles outside the Divine Capital.
Today was the day Yun Shang faced her tribulation.
Lin Yun and a few close friends stood there, watching from afar.
At this moment, Yun Shang had successfully passed six tribulations and reached the Reincarnation Tribulation.
For Lin Yun, each tribulation Yun Shang faced kept his heart on edge, knowing how difficult these trials were.
“Something’s wrong!”
Lin Yun’s face suddenly changed, sensing something amiss.
Sure enough, the next moment, Yun Shang, far away in her tribulation, spat out blood and plummeted from the sky.
Lin Yun instantly turned into a blur, rushing forward.
He caught the falling Yun Shang.
“Lin Yun, I failed,” Yun Shang said, her face pale.
