"No matter what, you saved our daughter." Liu Jin's mother's eyes were shining with tears, and her gratitude was overflowing with words. "Our Liu family will definitely thank you very much."

"Yes, you saved Jin'er's life. We must host a banquet to entertain you." Liu Jin's father said in a firm tone, his eyes full of gratitude.

"You're so polite. I just did what I should do." Jiang Qiong smiled slightly, but felt warm in his heart. He felt extremely honored that Liu Jin's family valued him so much.

"How can I be rude?" Liu Jin's mother held Jiang Qiong's hand, her eyes full of sincerity, "You must come, we will set up a banquet for you tonight to thank you for your kindness."

Jiang Qiong was touched and nodded, "Okay, I'll go."

"Then it's settled." Liu Jin's father patted Jiang Qiong on the shoulder, a look of relief in his eyes, "We'll wait for you at home tonight."

As Liu Jin's family returned to the Liu family, Jiang Qiong felt a warm atmosphere surrounding him.

Although Liu Jin's family was not prominent, it was full of warmth and care, which made him feel very close.

The Liu family's courtyard is simple and elegant, full of flowers and plants, and the air is filled with the faint fragrance of flowers.

Liu Jin's mother was busy preparing a sumptuous dinner in the kitchen, while Liu Jin's younger brother was helping her and excitedly talking about his experience.

"You are amazing, sister!" Liu Jin's brother's eyes sparkled with admiration. "I heard that you were entangled by the roots of the spirit tree, but you managed to escape. That's amazing!"

"Thank you, brother." Liu Jin smiled slightly, feeling extremely warm in his heart.

Jiang Qiong sat at the stone table in the yard, watching all this quietly, with a warm feeling in her heart.

He knew that he not only saved Liu Jin, but also brought her back a warm home.

At dinner time, the table was filled with sumptuous dishes. Liu Jin's parents warmly entertained Jiang Qiong and told him to eat more. Liu Jin sat beside him, her eyes full of gratitude and tenderness.

"Thank you, senior." Liu Jin said softly, his eyes as gentle as water, "If it weren't for you, I might never see my family again."

"This should have been done by me." Jiang Qiong smiled slightly, her heart filled with warmth.

In a warm atmosphere, the dinner gradually reached its climax. Liu Jin's parents kept raising their glasses to thank Jiang Qiong for saving their lives.

Jiang Qiong felt extremely gratified. Although he did not care about fame and rewards, he felt warm to receive such recognition and gratitude.

"From now on, you will be our savior." Liu Jin's father raised his glass with a firm look, "No matter what happens, our Liu family will support you."

Jiang Qiong was slightly stunned, and was touched. She raised her glass and said, "Thank you. Please take care of me in the future."

Jiang Qiong enjoyed the sumptuous food and warm atmosphere at the Liu family's banquet.

The dishes on the table were delicious, the steamed fish was tender and tasty, the braised pork was tempting in color, the stir-fried mushrooms and vegetables were fresh and refreshing, and especially the bowl of steaming chicken soup, which made him feel extremely warm.

Liu Jin's parents kept picking food for him, and their caring advice made him feel very close.

"Senior, please try this." Liu Jin's mother smiled and put a piece of braised pork into Jiang Qiong's bowl.

"Thank you." Jiang Qiong smiled slightly, feeling touched.

With the sound of clinking wine glasses and laughter, Jiang Qiong's mood became more and more cheerful.

He enjoyed this family warmth and felt as if he had become a part of this family.

However, time flies, the banquet is gradually coming to an end, and the night is getting darker.

"Thank you for your hospitality. I am really happy." Jiang Qiong stood up and bowed deeply to Liu Jin's parents. "Tonight's dinner made me feel incomparable warmth."

"Senior, you are welcome to come back anytime." Liu Jin's mother's eyes were glistening with tears, and her tone was full of reluctance.

"I will come back often." Jiang Qiong smiled slightly and swore secretly in her heart that she would visit this warm home often.

After bidding farewell to the Liu family, Jiang Qiong walked out of the courtyard. The night sky was full of twinkling stars and the moonlight cast a silvery glow, illuminating his way forward.

He gently stroked the flying sword at his waist and felt extremely at ease.

"Let's continue traveling." He said to himself, his heart full of expectations for the future.

Riding the flying sword, Jiang Qiong drew an elegant arc in the air. As the sword light flashed, the surrounding scenery also passed by quickly before his eyes.

Mountains, rivers, fields and villages all left a deep impression on his heart.

After a flight, Jiang Qiong finally arrived at a hidden mountain village.

The village is located in the mountains and surrounded by lush trees, as if it is isolated from the world.

Most of the houses in the village are built with wood and stone, and the roofs are covered with thick thatch, exuding an ancient atmosphere.

There is a small stream in the center of the village. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom. The sound of the gurgling water is like the sound of nature, which is relaxing and pleasant.

Jiang Qiong put down his flying sword and stepped onto the land of the mountain village. He was immediately attracted by the tranquility and harmony there.

The people in the village wear simple clothes, have simple smiles on their faces, and live in harmony with each other, as if there are no disturbances from the outside world.

Several children were playing by the stream, their laughter floating in the air, bringing bursts of fresh air.

"This is such a great place." Jiang Qiong secretly sighed in his heart and decided to stay here for a while and rest.

He walked to the stream, squatted down, scooped up the clear stream water with his hands, drank it gently, and immediately felt a coolness penetrating into his heart.

The stream water was sweet, as if it contained the essence of nature, making him feel extremely comfortable.

"Who are you?" At this moment, a childish voice was heard. Jiang Qiong looked up and found that it was a little girl with two pigtails, staring at him with curiosity.

"My name is Jiang Qiong. I'm passing by and want to rest here." Jiang Qiong replied with a smile.

"Welcome, Brother Jiang!" the little girl said happily, then took his hand and led him to the depths of the village, "We have delicious food in our village, do you want to try it?"

"Of course." Jiang Qiong smiled softly, feeling warm in her heart at the little girl's enthusiasm.

Led by the little girl, Jiang Qiong walked into the village. The houses around him exuded the fragrance of wood, and the air was filled with the faint scent of flowers.

When the people in the village saw Jiang Qiong, they all cast friendly glances at her and greeted her warmly.

"This is the specialty snack of our village." The little girl pointed to a piece of food in a bamboo tube, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Jiang Qiong looked at the bamboo tube, which was filled with balls of tempting rice and exuding a faint fragrance. He couldn't help but taste it. The rice balls were soft, glutinous and delicious, leaving a lasting aftertaste.

"It's delicious!" Jiang Qiong exclaimed, feeling the simple beauty in her heart. As time went by, Jiang Qiong spent a happy time in the village.

The people in the village are warm and hospitable, sharing their lives and stories.

Jiang Qiong also told them about his experiences in the world of immortal cultivation. Everyone listened with great interest and laughed from time to time.

As night fell and the starry sky was shining, Jiang Qiong sat by the stream, listening to the gurgling sound of the water, feeling extremely peaceful and contented in her heart.

He knew that his journey was not only for spiritual practice, but also for finding the long-lost warmth and belonging.

The tranquility and harmony of the village made him feel a long-lost peace.

"I will continue my journey tomorrow, but I will think of this place often."

Jiang Qiong swore silently in her heart, closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep with anticipation for the future.

It was late at night and the moonlight was like water, sprinkling on every corner of the village.

Jiang Qiong slept quietly by the stream. In her dream, she seemed to have returned to Liu Jin's home, with warm laughter surrounding her ears.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the night, and the people in the village woke up one after another, looking panicked.

"Hurry, hurry! The bandits are coming!" a young villager shouted, his voice filled with extreme panic.

Jiang Qiong woke up suddenly, opened her eyes, and saw people in the village running out of their houses with fear on their faces.

At this moment, a group of burly and ferocious bandits swarmed in and rushed into the village.

There were more than twenty bandits, all of them holding sharp swords, wearing rough clothes, and with black mud smeared on their faces, they looked even more ferocious.

"Hurry, protect your family!" The village elder shouted loudly. Although his voice was firm, the helplessness and despair in his eyes were heartbreaking.

The villagers in the village gathered together, picked up the tools at hand, and prepared to resist the bandits.

The bandit leader was tall and mighty, wearing a black cloak and a ferocious mask on his face, revealing only a pair of sinister eyes.

He looked at the people in the village coldly, with a mocking smile on his face: "Haha, what a ridiculous place! You country bumpkins, how dare you confront us?"

Although the people in the village were terrified, they refused to give in and raised their tools, ready to fight.

At this moment, the bandit leader gave an order, and the bandits behind him immediately rushed towards the people in the village. Amid the flashing of swords and the shadow of sabers, the village suddenly fell into chaos.

"Protect the children!" A young mother held her child, her eyes full of anxiety and uneasiness.

Jiang Qiong's heart tightened when he saw this. He felt the helplessness and despair, and decided not to sit idly by.

He quickly stood up and rushed to the center of the village, with a determined light in his eyes: "Don't be afraid, everyone, I'm here to help you!"

The people in the village turned to look at Jiang Qiong. Although they were not familiar with his strength, they felt a glimmer of hope when they saw him stand up.

Jiang Qiong calmly took out the flying sword from his waist. The sword flashed, and the sword body emitted a dazzling light under the moonlight.

"Who are you?" The bandit leader looked at Jiang Qiong coldly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. "You think you can fight against us?"

"My name is Jiang Qiong, and I'm a cultivator." He smiled slightly, the sword light dancing gently in his hand, the sword force was like a rainbow, "I won't let you hurt the people here!"

Before he finished his words, Jiang Qiong had already leaped up, and the flying sword drew an elegant arc in the air, heading straight for the bandit leader.

When the bandit leader saw this, his face changed and he immediately swung the knife in his hand and rushed towards Jiang Qiong.

The two collided, making a deafening metal collision sound, and the people in the surrounding villages were shocked.

Jiang Qiong's sword skills were as powerful as a rainbow, and his sword force was as sharp as lightning. The surrounding bandits all felt the powerful aura from him, and a hint of fear arose in their hearts.

"Go ahead! Don't be afraid of him!" The bandit leader roared and ordered his bandits to rush towards Jiang Qiong.

However, Jiang Qiong's swordsmanship was like a violent storm, and he repelled several bandits in an instant.

As the sword flashed, Jiang Qiong's figure moved among the bandits like a phantom, and wherever the sword went, the bandits were defeated one after another.

"Quick, support Brother Jiang!" Seeing how brave Jiang Qiong was, the people in the village plucked up their courage, picked up tools, and rushed towards the bandits.

Although the people in the village had limited strength, under the leadership of Jiang Qiong, the flame of hope ignited in everyone's hearts, and they fought a desperate battle with the bandits.

However, the number of bandits was too large, and gradually, the people in the village began to feel overwhelmed.

The bandits took the opportunity to disperse and began to besiege the village. Amid the flashing of swords and the fight between swords, the people in the village were forced to retreat one by one and were about to fall.

"You country bumpkins are so weak!" The bandit leader smiled coldly, his eyes full of pride and mockery, "Today I will let you see what real strength is!"

"Don't give up!" Jiang Qiong was secretly anxious in his heart. He turned around and shouted to the people in the village, "Everyone follow me. Concentrate your strength and don't let them attack the village!"

He knew in his heart that he had to find an opportunity to completely reverse the situation.

So, he took a deep breath and mobilized all the spiritual power in his body. The flying sword suddenly made a clear sound in the air, and the sword light suddenly intensified, heading straight for the bandit leader.

"What do you want to do?" The bandit leader was horrified when he saw this and immediately raised his knife to fight.

Jiang Qiong made up his mind and stabbed the sword with great force like a rainbow straight at the bandit leader. The air around them seemed to become heavy because of this force.

"Go to hell!" Jiang Qiong roared, and the sword light burst out instantly, hitting the bandit leader directly.

At this critical moment, the people in the village gathered together, mustered their courage, and launched a final attack on the bandits.

At this moment, Jiang Qiong and the people in the village were in tune with each other, forming a powerful force that headed straight for the bandits. The hope of the village was rekindled at this moment.

Jiang Qiong's sword light was like a flash of lightning, cutting through the night sky and heading straight for the bandit leader.

At that moment, the air around seemed to be torn apart by the sword force, bringing with it a suffocating feeling of oppression.

The bandit leader was terrified, and the knife in his hand was shaking. However, he did not retreat, but roared: "Stop him!"

Following his order, several bandits quickly pounced on Jiang Qiong, attempting to surround him with human wave tactics.

However, Jiang Qiong's swordsmanship has long surpassed ordinary people's understanding, and his figure is like catkins in the wind, agile and swift.

The flying sword danced in his hand, drawing elegant and deadly arcs, like a dancing white crane. (End of this chapter)

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