How can one become an immortal with such laziness?

"However, I personally feel that given the population density of the capital, the security pressure would definitely be much greater if a similar event were to be held here..."

Having been dealing with family matters for the past few months, Hongling subconsciously analyzed from a management perspective: "If such a thing really existed, it would probably be a different story. Perhaps they would have the capacity to host a much grander fireworks display, but it wouldn't be as relaxed and carefree as it is now."

"That's it."

Lan Yuying nodded and smiled slightly: "Since you haven't seen it before, you should appreciate it even more!"

"We should really take a good look..."

Hongling nodded in agreement, drawing her gaze into the shimmering, colorful light.

She saw beams of light shooting into the sky along different trajectories.

She saw fireworks bursting in the sky and then falling towards the distant stars.

She saw colorful lines interwoven into various festive pictures.

She seemed to see a boundless vitality brewing in the new year, which in an instant gave rise to countless joys and sorrows in the world.

"No wonder."

She murmured softly, "If one day I attain immortality and ascend to heaven, there will be no trace of human life in the high heavens... Is this why you insisted on leaving the sect, Xiao Li?"

Hearing Hong Ling's murmur, Lan Yuying was first stunned, then smiled helplessly and said, "Actually, Xiao Li hasn't come to see fireworks for many years."

She dislikes such lively scenes; people who don't know her well often perceive her as aloof and detached from worldly affairs.

"Haha, not liking crowds doesn't mean I don't like watching fireworks!"

Hongling smiled, a hint of sarcasm in her voice, and said, "Perhaps right now, Xiaoli is gazing this way with the one she truly wants to be with?"

"Shall we watch from a distance with Xiaoyang...?"

Lan Yuying couldn't help but chuckle: "This is exactly the kind of thing Xiao Li would do!"

"Yes, yes, our son and daughter-in-law are hiding away, enjoying a romantic getaway for just the two of them..."

Qing Yiyi's resentful voice came from the side, her resentment so intense it seemed to materialize: "Where's that stinky Mu Guang? Where's that dead Mu Guang?"

"You promised to come, it's so late, why aren't you here yet? I'm so worried!!!"

"Ah this..."

Lan Yuying looked at her best friend's contorted expression, frantic yet holding onto Xiao Huo and not daring to make any big moves, and said with a slight twitch of her lips, "Yiyi, calm down!"

"It's because Xiaochen and the others happen to be on duty tonight. They can only come over after the shift change is over and everything is confirmed to be okay. This is to ensure the fireworks display runs smoothly!"

"I understand the logic, but I'm just really impatient!"

Qing Yiyi muttered suspiciously, "I wonder if that guy Mu Guang will be secretly drinking in some corner of the City Lord's Mansion while we're at this time!"

"Oh no, this can't be..."

Lan Yuying's smile froze for a moment: "Even if they like to sneak drinks, they can still tell what's important and what's urgent. They definitely won't do it when they're on duty!"

"Yiyi, you too! After so many years of marriage, don't you trust your husband in this regard?"

"Well, I do believe Mu Guang, but believing is believing..."

Before Qing Yiyi could finish speaking, she suddenly caught a familiar figure out of the corner of her eye, and her face lit up with joy.

She first handed the small fire in her arms to Lan Yuying, then turned her head and waved her arms happily.

"Here! Mu Guang, here! f^^*)"

"Eh!"

Hei Muguang and Hong Xiaochen hurriedly ran over upon hearing the sound, and were even a little out of breath when they arrived at Qing Yiyi and the others: "Phew, finally, finally... those unreliable people have all come over with their fill, leaving us standing there in the cold wind for more than ten minutes!"

Why are you breathing so heavily?

Lan Yuying looked at the two big men covered in sweat in surprise.

"That's because I was afraid you'd be getting impatient!"

Hei Muguang casually took the water glass that Qing Yiyi handed him and gulped down several large mouthfuls before he could catch his breath: "I ran all the way here."

"Oh dear, there's no need to be in such a hurry!"

Qing Yiyi waved her hand dismissively, saying, "I knew you would come, so being ten or twenty minutes late is normal."

How could I possibly be in a hurry over such a short time? You know I'm the most patient person ever!

Don't do that again, it's so late at night, what if you fall and get hurt?

Qing Yiyi complained with a concerned expression.

Lan Yuying, standing to the side: "..."

"I know, I know, it won't happen again."

Hei Muguang nodded repeatedly with a smile. He knew his wife's personality; she could see through things but didn't say anything. At this point, nodding was enough!

He casually changed the subject: "Oh, right, we think we saw those two little girls, Qiao Qiao and Hui Hui, when we came over just now."

"I didn't notice if their adults were around. Shall we go check on them in a bit?"

"Huh? Didn't they come with Mom and Dad?"

Qing Yiyi's attention was successfully diverted. She thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, "That's true. Although they are not young anymore, they don't really need adults to be by their side all the time."

But since you've seen it, you should at least go over and say hello.

They were probably just here to relax, since they're going to report to the Five Elements Sect next year, and who knows when they'll be able to watch fireworks with their families again.

"That's true. Even a child like Qiaoqiao, who trains hard every day, takes time to relax. It will definitely be tough for her once she enters the sect."

"Sigh, sometimes I feel that kids these days have it pretty tough, especially some of them who are very strong-willed. They have it even tougher than I did back then, when I was just running around and playing all the time..."

"I'm more at ease with my Xiaoyang in this respect; he's not that competitive, hehe..."

"Hei Muguang, you're not allowed to speak ill of my son behind his back!"

"No, I was just praising him..."

"Yes! Yes!"

"..."

Lan Yuying looked at the carefree Qing Yiyi, smiled helplessly, and walked gently to Hong Xiaochen's side, praising him softly, "Not bad, you don't smell of alcohol."

"Don't talk like that. Even if you like drinking, you wouldn't drink it at this time. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Hong Xiaochen chuckled, looked down at Xiao Huo in Lan Yuying's arms, and asked with a kind expression, "How are you feeling? Is Xiao Huo having fun?"

"So exciting! It's lively and beautiful!"

Xiao Huo looked up and smiled brightly, twisting her little arms in Lan Yuying's arms, and then added with a little helplessness, "It's just that Grandma and Grandma are always worried about Xiao Huo, and always want to hold Xiao Huo."

Actually, Little Fire doesn't need to be picked up; Little Fire can fly really high by itself!

"Really? Hahaha."

Hong Xiaochen laughed heartily: "They're probably worried that Xiao Huo will get lost!"

Like when your parents were little, they got lost in the woods once, it scared us half to death, it even left us with psychological trauma, hahaha!

"Huh? Is that even possible?"

Little Fire's eyes lit up, and a curious expression appeared on his face: "Little Fire wants to know!"

"Well, you'll have to let your parents tell you themselves."

Lan Yuying smiled and patted Xiao Huo's head, explaining, "That's all we know. We know they got lost, searched for a long time without finding them, and were frantic with worry when they found their way home on their own. As for how they got lost, where they went, and how they found their way back, those detailed questions need to be asked of the people involved."

"Oh, is that so? Grandma, please put me down first..."

Xiao Huo paused for a moment, then suddenly seemed to remember something. He jumped out of Lan Yuying's arms, ran to Qing Yiyi and Hei Muguang's side, tugged at Qing Yiyi's sleeve to get her attention, and then turned to Lan Yuying and the others who were looking over to explain: "Xiao Huo told my parents not long ago that I would go home to watch the second half of the movie with them. They even left the door open for me!"

Now that Grandpa and Grandma have come to visit, Little Fire is getting ready to go home!

"Ah, yes, that was mentioned..."

Lan Yuying paused, hesitated for a moment, looked at her husband, then at Xiao Huo, before finally saying, "Then let Grandpa take Xiao Huo back..."

"Oh, no, no, no."

Little Fire shook his head repeatedly, a hint of pride in his voice, "Little Fire isn't some little kid who can't even walk properly. I'll be able to get back easily by myself in no time!"

"No."

Qing Yiyi shook her finger and smiled as she bent down to Xiao Huo, saying, "Even if Xiao Huo is very capable and more quick-witted than other children or even adults, he is still too young and hasn't experienced many things. He still needs an adult by his side!"

"Huh? Grandma said the same thing..."

Xiao Huo was mortified and looked to Hong Ling for help: "My great-aunt also went up the mountain alone when she was very young..."

"that's not allowed."

Hongling interrupted Xiao Huo with a smile, saying, "I also think Yiyi and the others are right. Xiao Huo, you should have an adult take you home!"

"Ah this..."

Little Fire surrendered, saying, "Alright..."

"This is right!"

Qing Yiyi nodded in satisfaction and patted Xiao Huo's head: "Just let your grandpa..."