I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

Moreover, given her vast knowledge and experience, those short-lived mortals were just a bunch of children in her eyes. What kind of adult makes friends with children?

"Oh, I see."

He's about the same age as Mr. He.

The daytime reminded me of the evening.

Despite possessing unparalleled painting skills and an "approachable" personality, she had no close friends to talk to. Although this was a distressing situation, she found joy in it, even preferring to remain single.

It's a bit pitiful, but also quite enviable.

"Then, can I be your friend?"

Looking at the immortal during the day, he said those words for some unknown reason.

"..."

After staring at the bright daylight for a long time, the immortal shook his head.

"What nonsense are you talking about, Xiaobai? Aren't we family? There's no reason to be friends with family."

"...Yes, that's right."

Bai Zhou's eyes flickered slightly, and a smile filled them.

How can relatives address each other as friends?

"You should call me 'older sister' properly."

"As my elder sister said."

I've already answered that question, and I'm also curious about what my WeChat Moments look like during the day.

Besides the two old men the little guy met a while ago, what other good friends does he know?

I'm so curious!

"me?"

Bai Zhou chuckled softly and shook his head helplessly.

"I don't have many friends either."

"Besides Du Heng and Meng Li, whom I am on good terms with, she is my only friend."

This "she" is none other than Kal'tsit, who is far away in Terra, somewhere unknown.

"Hmm... her..."

Nian seemed to know Kal'tsit, but she didn't seem to like her much.

"Well, after all, Xiaobai made these friends herself, so I can only support her."

He picked up the bowl, took a sip of wine with relish, then stretched, leaned back in the recliner, closed his eyes, and looked ready to rest.

"I'm going to take a short nap. Remember to wake me up in half an hour."

"Don't worry, sister."

The year has fallen asleep, leaving only the daytime awake.

Family... huh.

Stroking the patterns on the glass, Bai Zhou shook his head and drank the wine in one gulp.

"That's quite a lot of trust."

The rain was still falling outside the window, and the wind seemed much colder.

During the day, a blanket was brought and placed over Nian to keep her from catching a cold.

He then continued to enjoy the rain alone while sipping wine alone.

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"Achoo... Ugh..."

Did you catch a cold?

The emerald-green lynx was sitting by the warm fireplace, sipping tea. A sudden sneeze made her wonder if she was still healthy.

"Oh, right."

Her gaze swept over the eagle standing to the side, reminding her that she hadn't replied to her letter yet.

His Highness said he was working on some big plan, which didn't seem very safe.

I'm worried about having a billion.

Would you like to take a look?

Although she didn't really want to set foot in that country, the thought of what Bai Zhou might do that was just as dangerous as Deng Tianji made her unable to concentrate on her work.

Moreover, she is currently in the border region of Ursus, very close to Yan Kingdom, so if she goes there, she will definitely be able to catch up with him.

"..."

Will you go?

The lynx was somewhat conflicted.

But then she thought about it again and realized that she didn't seem to have anything to worry about.

Is it okay to visit a friend you haven't seen in a long time and miss them dearly?

There is absolutely no problem with that.

"Go."

Sneaking in secretly, those who get caught should avoid it.

Moreover, more than ten years have passed, and the lynx mother is very curious about what her former cubs look like now.

However, the only problem I'm worried about right now is...

Does he still remember the promise he made to himself?

If she were to risk her life, he would...prpr.

"Reply first."

The lynx took the pen and began to write a letter.

He first expressed his longing in a way that was almost identical to that of the letter writer, and then reassured himself that he was currently safe.

At the end of the letter, after much hesitation, the lynx added that she wanted to visit him.

She had considered not adding that sentence, and then secretly taking a quick look before leaving.

But the resentment in her heart made her add those words as if possessed.

"This is nothing like me..."

The tone was gentle and the emotions were full...

It reads like a letter from a woman with deep feelings to…

I wonder if Your Highness will be surprised after reading this letter.

Thinking about all the things the lynx might do during the day, its ears twitched slightly with a hint of merriment.

"Gulp~ (swallows)"

"It tastes like wild fruit..."

After years of careful tasting, repeated consumption, and patient responses, a strange conclusion was finally reached.

"You guessed right, it's a pastry with wild fruit juice added. Sister, you're amazing, you can even tell the difference."

During the day, Bai Zhou pushed the box of pastries towards Nian and praised her keen sense of taste.

"Well, this stuff tastes so-so."

I haven't eaten this pastry for years.

She preferred the other snack she had brought back during the day.

"Hey, Little White, after raising it for so many days, is it ready to eat? And there's still some residual power from Mount Song today, right? What will it taste like? I'm so curious!"

"..."

Bai Zhou sighed helplessly.

"Sister...be gentle."

"Hehehe, you won't bite me. Last time was an accident. Who told you to be so... big? It's normal for your teeth to brush against each other."

With permission, the young woman smiled and climbed from her rocking chair onto the chair in the daytime.

After a short while, his wish came true.

"Mmm... glug (swallowing)..."

"It's even sweeter now, with a pleasant aftertaste and mellow aroma... It feels like it could be used to make wine."

Bai Zhou helplessly covered his face, not daring to look at Nian's appearance.

After all, not everyone eats plain porridge with such seriousness as she does.

"Hmm, so this is what the three cauldrons taste like. What will it taste like after the nine cauldrons are set up?"

Years were filled with curiosity, but then the restless daylight drew their attention back.

"Oh dear, didn't I say I'd only do it once? How come I broke the rule first?"

After finishing the remaining congee, Nian planned to have another serving.

"Alright, let's begin."

Returning to the Thirty-Three Double Happiness

Before the rain had stopped, Bai Zhou had already prepared his gear, driven his carriage, and carried the white and red immortal away.

"This place is still a thousand miles away from Mount Tai."

"This beast will travel a hundred miles a day. If the wind is favorable, we will be able to enter the land of Mount Tai in ten days."