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

"Hey, good morning, Xiaobai."

She turned to the side, wrapped her arms around his waist, and pressed herself tightly against him.

"Wow, you're so energetic so early in the morning."

The thighs straddling him rubbed slightly, and Nian, sensing that spiritual energy, revealed a wicked smile.

"Hmm, it's raining outside too, Xiaobai, aren't you in a hurry to get up?"

She still vividly remembered the pathetic state she was in when she was sucked clean last night, and now was the perfect opportunity to get revenge. She wouldn't let it go no matter what.

“If my sister needs me, I will comply.”

A smile appeared on his face as he turned over and embraced her.

"Sister, is it okay to use the same method as yesterday?"

Bai Zhou whispered in Nian's ear, his dragon tongue gently licking the tip of her ear.

"Um……"

After a moment's thought, he agreed.

Although that method rubs and causes some chafing on the legs, it feels quite comfortable when you pay attention.

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhou took up his spear and charged into the enemy ranks, charging in and out of the million-strong army seven times, routing Bai Bei's forces and forcing them to flee in disarray.

"I'm alright, sister."

Holding Nian, who was no longer able to speak, Bai Zhou proudly showed her his victory.

He was always amused by the years, but last night's and today's wins and losses finally turned things around for him.

"Ugh... It's... it's alright."

Nian's legs were so weak and numb that he didn't even have the strength to stop drooling, but he still refused to admit defeat.

"Hmm, it seems like you still have energy, sister. How about we do it a few more times?"

Bai Zhou's spear has never shown weakness and still has the strength to fight again, but the city gates have long been wide open, leaving no room for defense. If Bai Zhou takes the opportunity to launch an attack, the city will surely fall.

Faced with imminent danger, Nian naturally knew better than to admit defeat.

And obediently, as a surrendered person, he served Bai Zhou by carrying plum blossoms and suckling flutes.

"Hmm, the rain hasn't stopped yet."

After getting up and washing up, the two chatted while eating the porridge provided by the guesthouse.

"It will probably rain until the afternoon before it stops."

There is no rush to erect the tripod during the day.

You can go anytime, but it's best to wait a day or two before going hiking.

Since the Double Ninth Festival has just passed, many tourists who climbed the mountain have not yet left. If he were to erect the tripod at this moment and be disturbed by "heaven", then the thunder would strike indiscriminately, and if a tourist were unfortunately struck to death, it would only be his bad luck.

"Speaking of which..."

Nian, with a steamed bun in his mouth, stared at Bai Zhou with his eyes darting around.

"What's wrong, sister?"

"Xiaobai, when is your birthday?"

Yesterday, the little one gave her a very happy birthday. She was grateful and returned the favor by giving the little one a beautiful birthday celebration.

"me?"

Bai Zhou frowned slightly as he tapped the rim of the bowl with his fingertips.

His birthday... he would have almost forgotten it himself if we hadn't brought it up that year.

Hmm... when was the last time I had a birthday?

"..."

Ah, I remember now!

It seems like it was twenty years ago, the year before he left Dayan, that's what his second uncle did for him.

"Hmm, I remember now."

Which day was it?

The year is already prepared to celebrate for him.

"August 19th".

"what?"

Nian was stunned.

August 19th?

Those days are over!

"Why won't you say anything! Xiaobai, why won't you say anything!"

Nian's face was filled with displeasure.

Not telling her about such a big event as her birthday? Does that mean they treat her like an outsider?

"It's just a birthday, it's over, there's no need to be angry, sister."

The feeling of daytime is not as profound as that of the year.

He hadn't celebrated his birthday in a long time and had long forgotten what it felt like, so whether he celebrated it or not didn't matter to him.

"How could I not care!"

But he refused to give up.

He clearly remembered to celebrate her birthday, but he didn't care about his own birthday at all.

But there was nothing more she could do. The birthday had already passed, and there was no way to make it up to him; she couldn't bear to scold him either.

"In that case, you must tell me half a month in advance next time."

It's not too late to make up for it.

Next time, I'll definitely give him an unforgettable birthday.

"Okay, whatever you say, sister."

Unable to refuse her during the day, he responded again and again.

"Don't forget, okay? Otherwise I'll get angry, and the consequences of my anger are serious."

"Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say, sister."

Only after Bai Zhou repeatedly agreed did Nian resume eating the breakfast that she had left aside.

They've calmed down.

Although he agreed during the day, he didn't take it to heart.

After all, even he himself might not be able to remember in time, so there's no need to trouble him.

Ok……

The previous year's birthday has passed, and next up is Mr.'s birthday.

Bai Zhou hopes to complete the ceremony before Xi's birthday, or find her before then.

He had missed Xi's birthday twice before, and he didn't want to miss it again this time.

Unfortunately, no matter how he painted the evening scene, he refused to reveal the location of the master.

The painting depicts Xi... that Xi who doesn't resemble Xi at all... I'm really curious about what she's thinking.

"Go to sleep, go to sleep."

It was raining outside and we couldn't go out. There wasn't much entertainment in the small guesthouse, so Nian decided to take a nap to kill time.

But after touching the empty mattress beside him, Nian couldn't fall asleep no matter what. He tossed and turned for a long time before finally noticing something missing between his fingers.

Her dragon body pillow wasn't on the bed.

"Little White... Huh? Where is he?"

She straightened up, only to find the room empty.

On the table, the scroll had been opened, and the long sheet of paper filled the entire table.

"Tsk!"

Nian angrily threw off the covers, curled up into a ball, and closed her eyes to sleep, feeling sullen.

In the painting, Xi is sitting by the window of a bamboo house, sipping tea. When she sees him arrive, she greets him.

"Ah Xi, you've arrived."

The familiar yet unfamiliar address almost made Bai Zhou believe that the person in the painting was the real Xi. But the other person's smiling face instantly brought him back to his senses.

Where is my pen?

During the day, he went straight to the point, getting straight to the point.

"The pen is naturally in the pen holder."

In the painting, Xi raises her hand and points to a messy desk. There sits a pen holder filled with identical pens.

"If it were you, you would be able to immediately tell which pen you brought."

The painting depicts Xi's words as full of trust, but they sound like she's waiting to see what happens.

He didn't reply during the day, but walked to the table and pulled out his pen without hesitation.

"As expected of the person I have high hopes for."

The confident way Xi faces the daytime in the painting is full of pride.

"Tell me more about what has happened to you over the years."

He sat opposite her during the day and asked her softly.

"I would like to know where you have been over the years, who you have met, and what you have encountered."