Make me leave the team? My beast girl and I can win easily.

There are two days left before the seal that the Dragon God placed on the five high-ranking gods is lifted.

The warship passed through the gates of the divine realm, traversed the starfield battlefield, and flew through the vast sea of ​​clouds towards Wujiang City.

Outside the porthole, the setting sun was casting a golden-red hue over the entire sky.

Lin Yu stood in front of the porthole, holding Taotie in her arms, with Lin Qing and Ao Yue standing behind her.

The Taotie raised its head and poked his chin with its short claws.

"Master, do you miss home?" she asked.

Lin Yu looked down at it and smiled.

"I haven't been home for so long, I really miss it."

Taotie blinked: "I want to too."

"I miss the food Sister Xue'er makes, the mechanical toys Hui'er makes, and the snacks Sister Duo Duo secretly slipped to me..."

It counted with its little paws, and as it counted, drool started to drip down its chin.

Lin Yu ruffled its fur and looked out the window.

Wujiang City came into their view.

The city lights are bright, like a dazzling gem set in the earth.

His gaze pierced through the myriad lights of homes and landed on the familiar villa on the campus of Wujiang City's Extraordinary Abilities Vocational University.

His family lives there.

The warship landed silently in the backyard of the villa at dusk.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled into the courtyard, bathing everything in a warm golden hue.

The flowerbeds in the yard were blooming with flowers of various colors; those were planted by Lin Zhen.

In the corner, several small mechanical hounds poked their heads out of their mechanical kennels. Upon seeing the warship, their tails wagged wildly.

Children's clothes hung on the clothesline, small and colorful, swaying gently in the evening breeze.

Five children are chasing and playing in the yard.

Lin Li is already six years old.

He was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, his short, silvery-white hair flying in the wind, and he held a wooden sword in his hand.

It was made for him by Lin Yue. The sword was engraved with simple runes and emitted a faint golden light when swung.

He was chasing after his four younger sisters, shouting, "Don't run! Take this!"

Lin Qi was running in the lead.

She wore a light green dress, her deep green vertical pupils filled with smugness, and she would occasionally glance back at her brother with a sly smile on her lips.

She was very fast, and every time Lin Li was about to catch up, she would suddenly accelerate and widen the distance.

Lin Lan walked slowly, carrying the book, completely unaware of the pursuit behind her.

She was wearing a light gold dress, and her golden hair was tied into two small braids that hung down her shoulders.

She lowered her head, focused on the book in her hands, swaying with each step, like a leisurely kitten.

Lin Zhen squatted by the flower bed watering the flowers without even looking up.

She was wearing a light brown dress, and her long light brown hair was tied back with a ribbon.

She was holding a small watering can and carefully watering the base of the rose bushes.

The roses were in full bloom, red, pink, and yellow, and looked especially vibrant in the setting sun.

Lin Bei hid behind the door, peeking out half her head.

She was wearing an orange dress, and her heterochromatic eyes, one red and one blue, were full of envy.

She wanted to join, but she didn't dare.

Every time Lin Li ran over, she would shrink back;

After Lin Li had run far away, she peeked out again.

At this moment, Lin Yu stepped off the warship.

His footsteps were very light, but Lin Li was the first to hear them.

He stopped, his wooden sword fell to the ground, and he paused for a second.

Then he turned around and saw that familiar figure, and his eyes instantly turned red.

"Father!"

He charged straight at me like a cannonball.

Lin Yu bent down and picked up her son.

Lin Li hugged his neck, buried her face in his shoulder, and tears streamed down her face.

"Father, where have you gone? I miss you so much..."

"Li'er practices swordsmanship every day. Li'er is very well-behaved. Li'er doesn't bully her younger sisters..."

Lin Yu gently patted his back.

"Father knows. Father misses you very much."

Lin Qi ran over, but instead of lunging at him, she stood beside Lin Yu and grabbed the hem of his clothes.

She didn't speak, her eyes were red, and her lips were pressed tightly together.

Lin Lan put down her book, walked over, and hugged his leg.

She didn't say anything, but simply pressed her face against his knee.

Lin Zhen stood up, jogged over, and took his hand. She

She looked up at him, her eyes sparkling, tears welling up in them.

"Father, the flowers that Zhen'er planted have bloomed. Zhen'er will show you."

Lin Bei rushed out from behind the door and threw herself into his arms, her small body trembling slightly.

"Father...Bei'er is so scared...Bei'er thinks Father doesn't want Bei'er anymore..."

Lin Yu held Lin Li in one arm and Lin Bei in the other, with Lin Lan hanging on her lap, her clothes being tugged by Lin Qi, and her hand being pulled by Lin Zhen.

Five children surrounded him.

At the villa entrance, the beast girls sensed Lin Yu's return and came out one after another, standing in a row to welcome him.

Lin Xue stood at the very front.

She wore a long white dress, her long silver hair cascading down her back, and her hand rested on the hilt of the sword at her waist.

Her face was cool and aloof, with a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth and slightly red eyes.

Lin Ya stood next to her, holding a bag of potato chips in her arms, her face covered in tears and chip crumbs.

Lin Shan held the book, her golden eyes gleaming, and a tear fell onto the page.

Lin Duo hid behind Lin Xue, peeking out half her head, her eyes red-rimmed and her lips trembling slightly.

Lin Huan smiled gently, but tears streamed down her face, sliding from her cheeks to her chin and dripping onto the ground.

Lin Yue and Lin Su stood hand in hand, tears streaming down their faces.

One of them said, "Master has lost weight," and the other said, "Master has gotten darker."

Lin You's illusory figure floated in mid-air, her transparent body trembling slightly, and data streams pulsating wildly around her.

Vera stood quietly in the corner, but the energy core on her chest shone much brighter than usual, emitting a buzzing sound.

Da Shan sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, his more than three-meter-tall body leaning slightly forward, his rugged face and eyes reddening.

Lin Yu put the child down and walked over.

He didn't speak, he just opened his arms.

Lin Xue was the first to walk into his arms and bury her face in his chest.

She loosened her grip on the sword hilt and wrapped her arms around his waist.

Then it was Lin Ya's turn. The bag of potato chips fell to the ground, and she rushed over, pressing her face against his shoulder.

Then Lin Duo timidly walked over and gently hugged his arm.

Next was Lin Huan, who gently leaned against him.

Finally, there are Lin Yue, Lin Su, Lin You, Vera, Da Shan...

Everyone hugged each other, like a warm flame.

Ao Yue stood at a distance, watching this scene.

She was somewhat at a loss when she saw this scene for the first time.

She turned to look at Lin Qing beside her.

"Sister Qing'er, have they... always been like this?"

Lin Qing looked at the people hugging each other and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

"Yes. It's always been like this."

Ao Yue was silent for a moment, then said softly, "That's good."

That evening, a grand celebration banquet was held at the villa.

Lin Yu cooked the meal herself.

He put on an apron, stood in front of the stove, and chopped vegetables, stir-fried dishes, and stewed soup with smooth and effortless movements.

Taotie squatted by the stove, staring longingly at the braised pork in the pot, drooling all over the floor.

Because of her large appetite, Lin Yu had previously only cooked steamed buns and noodle soup for her. This was the first time she had the opportunity to taste a meal cooked by Lin Yu.

She poked Lin Yu's leg with her little paws.

"Master, may I try some?"

Lin Yu didn't turn her head.

"No. Let's eat together first."

The Taotie pursed its mouth, withdrew its claws, and continued to stare longingly.

Braised pork belly, sweet and sour pork ribs, steamed sea bass, garlic broccoli, corn and pork rib soup...

A table full of dishes.

Inside the restaurant, everyone sat together.

The five children squeezed around Lin Yu, with Lin Li sitting to his left, Lin Bei to his right, and Lin Qi, Lin Lan, and Lin Zhen sitting opposite him.

Ao Yue was attending this kind of family gathering for the first time and seemed very reserved.

She sat in the corner, eating her meal in small bites, not daring to pick up any food or speak.

Lin Hui took the initiative to sit down and put a piece of braised pork on her plate.

"Sister Moon, eat more! Master's braised pork is so delicious!"

Ao Yue looked at the braised pork in the bowl, then at Lin Hui's smiling face, and whispered, "Thank you."

Lin Hui waved her hand: "You're welcome! You'll be staying here from now on. We're all sisters, no need to be so formal!"

Ao Yue took a bite of the braised pork.

The meat is tender and flavorful, melting in your mouth.

She paused for a moment, then began to eat heartily.

Lin Hui looked at her and smiled.

At the banquet, the children took turns performing.

Lin Li was the first to go on stage.

He stood in the center of the living room, holding a wooden sword, and took a deep breath.

Then he started dancing.

With flashing swords and steady steps, his swordplay flowed smoothly and skillfully.

As he sheathed his sword, he bowed to Lin Yu. "Father, how is Li'er's training going?"

Lin Yu clapped.

"very good."

Lin Li laughed and ran back to his seat.

Lin Lan was the second to go on stage.

She stood in the center of the living room, hands behind her back, cleared her throat, and began to recite poetry.

His voice was clear and crisp, and his pronunciation was perfect, without a single mistake.

After reciting it, she bowed to everyone, then picked up the book and continued reading.

Lin Zhen was the third to go on stage.

She stood in the center of the living room, her hands clasped in front of her, her head slightly bowed.

Then she began to sing. It was a gentle nursery rhyme, with a simple melody and warm lyrics.

Her voice was very soft, like the wind blowing through a wind chime.

After she finished singing, she looked up and smiled at Lin Yu. "Father, Zhen'er learned this herself."

Lin Yu's eyes felt a little hot.

"It sounds great."

Lin Zhen's eyes curved into crescent moons.

Lin Qi and Lin Bei came on stage together.

Lin Qi stood in front, while Lin Bei hid behind her.

The music started playing—it was simulated by Lin Huan using an illusion.

Lin Qi began to dance, her movements swift and elegant, like a white swan.

Lin Bei followed behind her, her movements timid, but each step was perfectly in time with the beat.

The two dancers moved in perfect harmony, one in front and one behind, one cold and one warm.

After the dance, Lin Qi took Lin Bei's hand and bowed to everyone.

Lin Bei hid behind her sister, peeking out half her head, and whispered, "Thank you..."

As Lin Yu watched all this, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

This is what he wants to protect.

After the banquet, Lin Yu gathered everyone in the living room.

He stood by the window, his back to everyone, and remained silent for a long time.

The moonlight streamed in, bathing him in a silvery-white glow.

Outside the window, the night was deep, and thousands of lights shone from homes.

Then he turned around and looked at those familiar faces.

"I am going to the realm of gods to defeat the five high-ranking gods."

The living room was quiet for a moment, then erupted into chaos.

Lin Xue was the first to stand up.

Her hand rested on the hilt of her sword, her eyes resolute.

"Master, I'll go with you."

Lin Ya raised her hand: "I'm going too! It's been so long since I've fought, my hands are itching!"

Lin Duo said softly but firmly, "Duo'er will go too... Duo'er doesn't want to wait at home alone anymore."

Lin Qing held Lin Yu's arm without saying a word, but her eyes said it all.

Lin Hui jumped off the sofa: "Hui'er's going too! Hui'er's kids have all leveled up, they're amazing!"

Lin Shan closed the book and said calmly, "The God of Chaos should have participated in the war of the gods."

"This time, I will certainly fight alongside my lord."

Ao Yue stood up, her silvery-white eyes gleaming.

"Father God entrusted the moon to you, and the moon will go with you. The dragon race should not back down."

Lin Huan said gently but firmly, "Huan'er will provide everyone with support. If Huan'er doesn't go, who will cheer you on?"

Lin Yue and Lin Su said in unison, "We're going too! Our equipment and medicine are all ready!"

Lin You's illusory figure floated in mid-air: "I will monitor the movements of the God Realm and provide you with intelligence."

Vera bowed slightly: "Vera is ready at any time. The warship has been upgraded and its core energy has reached 100%."

Da Shan stood up and said in a deep voice, "Although Da Shan is clumsy, he can still take the lead. Da Shan wants to go too."

Everyone stood up, and not one of them backed down.

Lin Yu looked at them, her eyes welling up with tears.

"Okay. Everyone go."

Just then, a crisp sound came from outside the door.

"I'll go too."

The door was pushed open, and Yan Shuang walked in.

She wore an ice-blue battle robe, and her long ice-blue hair shimmered in the moonlight, like a frozen river.

She held an ice-blue staff in her hand, with a fist-sized ice crystal embedded at the top, radiating a chilling aura.

She looked at Lin Yu, her icy blue eyes filled with longing and affection.

"Lin Yu, I know you're back." She walked up to him, looking up at him. "I've waited for you for a year."

The living room fell silent once again.

Everyone was looking at her.

Yan Shuang took a deep breath and continued.

"I've thought a lot this year."

Your image is deeply etched in my mind.

"I've figured it out—I've fallen in love with you."

Her voice was calm, but her hands were trembling slightly.

I used to think that just being able to stand by your side was enough.

"But this past year, I've thought about you every day, wondering what you're doing, whether you're hurt, and when you'll come back."

"I can't sleep, I can't eat, and I can't even calm my mind to cultivate."

"I know this is not worship, not admiration, it is love."

After listening to Yan Shuang's words, Lin Yu remained silent for a few seconds.

"I am not entirely confident about this campaign."

"We'll discuss everything after I return from the realm of the gods."

Yan Shuang shook her head.

"I won't wait. I want to go with you."

"We'll live together, we'll die together."

Lin Yu looked at the determination in her eyes and nodded.

"it is good."

Yan Shuang smiled, tears streaming down her face.

She raised her hand to wipe away her tears, but the tears kept flowing.

Lin Yu turned around and looked at everyone.

"Let's set off together the day after tomorrow."

Outside the window, the moonlight was like water.

Inside the house, no one was afraid, and no one backed down.

Because they know that no matter what lies ahead, they will be together.