Chapter 54
Feng Jiao Xue walked up the cobbled bath Mo Tianze made up while she had trained, each stone smashed to the ground equally by Yin Xiao wondering where her friends have gone.
Her question was answered when she walked up her courtyard.
Above her where strings of lanterns, golden lights flickering like stars as the sun was setting down creating a halo in the horizon.
On the middle of the area, Mo Tianze was focused on cooking something in a pot.
Huang Jin De looked... as regular as a fluffy red bird could get... perched on the strings. Upon seeing her, his eyes smiled as he took flight, a melodious bird song covering the entire place.
The courtyard was alive with color, the warm glow of lanterns illuminating the space, casting their flickering light over the table that was generously laden with delicacies. The sweet melody and the soft rustle of silk as figures in vibrant robes moved about, celebrating the momentous victory.
The full moon slowly rose to hung above. Its light filtering through the branches of the trees and casting intricate shadows on the ground.
Feng Jiao Xue stood at the balcony, taking in the sight before her, a moment of peace after the fierce battles. The soft sound and the scent of a warm meal reached her and touched her heart and a small, satisfied smile tugged at the corners of her lips. It was rare for her to feel at ease, but tonight, with her family and friends, she could finally breathe.
"Jiao Xue!" Feng Haoyang’s voice rang out, full of warmth and affection. "Welcome back and congratulations. Come on, join us! You’ve earned this celebration! Today, where celebrating! The empire have bore witness to the first flight of a FENG!~"
The table below was filled with plates of delicacies, fruits, meats, sweet pastries, and a mountain of dishes from across the empire. It was a feast that mirrored the joy in the air.
"I don’t need all this, Uncle," Feng Jiao Xue called down with a slight smile as she walked and sat on the table as well. "I’m not one for lavish celebrations. And the clash is not over yet. I still have to win the finals."