The ancient return was exposed by his sister's live stream.

The three bluebirds immediately chirped happily, lowered their heads, gently picked up the piece of meat, and began to eat it in small bites.

After finishing its meal, it rubbed against Chen Hao's fingers with a lingering, sticky look in its eyes.

"Want more?"

"Chirp~"

Chen Hao had no choice but to give it another piece.

After finishing its meal, the three bluebirds flew directly into the living room, landed casually on the corner of the table, and began to freeload off the food without a care in the world.

When the little wolf cub saw that even the divine bird had come to eat, it wasn't going to be outdone. It rubbed against Chen Hao's feet and howled for meat.

For a moment, the scene in the living room was both heartwarming and hilarious:

Four beautiful women, a young Taoist master, an ancient divine bird, and a wolf cub were enjoying a meal around a pot of meat.

The live stream audience was laughing hysterically.

[I want solid evidence: Sanqingniao: I am the messenger of the Queen Mother of the West, not a good-for-nothing! (So good!)]

[Yaoyao fans: What happened to the dignity of the ancient auspicious beast?! It's worthless in front of meat noodles!]

[A Life of Comeback: Wolf: I don't care, I'll eat even if the divine bird eats me!]

Chen Hao looked at the table full of people eating dry rice, feeling both helpless and amused.

When he traveled with the Queen Mother of the West and the Three Bluebirds, this bird was particularly greedy.

Ten thousand years have passed, and nothing has changed.

Everyone ate to their heart's content, and the pot of meat was almost completely devoured.

Chen Siyao patted her round belly, slumped in a chair, and looked blissfully happy.

"I'm so satisfied... This is the most I've ever eaten in my life."

Yang Wanqing also let out a burp: "I feel like I could go three days without eating."

It didn't take a while.

Cai Jingwen suddenly frowned slightly: "Strange...why do I feel a little warm?"

Li Li nodded, "Me too... My stomach feels warm, my whole body is burning up, and I feel a little bloated."

Chen Siyao noticed it too: "Me too! How strange!"

The group panicked for a moment.

Seeing this, Chen Hao slowly spoke, his tone becoming more serious:

"I forgot to tell you."

Everyone turned to look at him.

"The meat you just ate was not from an ordinary wild animal."

Chen Siyao was startled: "What is that?"

Chen Hao was silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Spirit beast meat can strengthen the body and prolong life."

Prolonging life?!

The women stared wide-eyed.

"So what we're eating is... meat that can prolong life?" Yang Wanqing's voice trembled.

The group was instantly startled.

"Huh? What should we do then?!"

"Brother, are we going to get into trouble?"

Seeing their flustered state, Chen Hao chuckled and stood up to pick up the teapot that had been prepared earlier.

The teapot is made of ancient jade porcelain, and the tea leaves inside are Qingling Tea, which he personally refined.

"Don't worry, I've already prepared."

He poured everyone a cup of pale green tea.

The tea has a fragrant aroma, and after taking a sip, it feels cool and refreshing, instantly dispelling most of the heat I felt earlier.

"Drink this," Chen Hao instructed. "This tea can help regulate the spiritual energy in your body and aid absorption, without causing you to over-nourish yourself."

The group quickly picked up their teacups and took small sips.

One bite and you feel completely refreshed, all the heat disappears, and you feel light and airy, so comfortable you want to sigh.

After finishing his drink, Yang Wanqing looked terrified: "Brother Hao, could you please tell me in advance next time? You scared me to death!"

Chen Siyao patted her chest and exclaimed, "Exactly! We were having so much fun eating meat!"

The viewers in the live stream were once again amazed:

[Sleeping Time: Ancient Beast Meat + Tea Personally Crafted by a Celestial Master! What top-tier treatment!]

[Mortals Don't Cry: I can't even afford ordinary meat, while others are overdoing it by eating exotic beast meat.]

[Fitness enthusiast: This tea looks so high-end! Link please!]

Chen Hao was relieved after seeing that she had drunk it.

"Next time you eat this kind of thing, remember to have some tea with it. Otherwise, your bodies won't be able to handle it."

As night deepened, a faint, ethereal light illuminated the valley.

The attic was softly lit, warm and quiet.

The group drank tea and chatted, and the live stream continued, but the atmosphere had become exceptionally warm.

Chen Siyao leaned against her brother and whispered, "Brother, what kind of strange beast was the meat you just took out?"

Chen Hao thought for a moment: "It's an ancient deer species, with a gentle temperament, and its meat is extremely nourishing."

Cai Jingwen asked curiously, "Chen Hao, you seem to be... very familiar with everything from ancient times."

As soon as he said that, everyone looked at Chen Hao.

Yang Wanqing boldly asked, "Brother Hao, tell me honestly, how long have you actually lived? Are you really friends with the Queen Mother of the West?"

Chen Hao paused, then coughed slightly, a little embarrassed:

"As I said, we traveled together a long time ago."

"How long will this journey take?" Chen Siyao pressed. "Hundreds of years? Thousands of years?"

Chen Hao remained silent.

You can't just say—

I have walked through ancient times, witnessed the fall of gods, the rise and fall of dynasties, and the transformation of seas into mulberry fields.

He had no choice but to change the subject:

"It's getting late, you should go and get some rest. We have to travel back tomorrow."

The three bluebirds lay comfortably on the corner of the table, their eyes half-closed, while the little wolf cub curled up at Li Li's feet, sleeping soundly.

Warm lights, gentle laughter, and a fairy-tale evening breeze create an incredibly soothing scene.

This is a simple yet warm joy that Chen Hao has rarely experienced in his long life.

There is no strife, no bloodshed, no eternal solitude.

Only the people around me, the fireworks in front of me, and a lively dinner.

As the night deepened, the group gradually became sleepy.

Yang Wanqing yawned: "I can't take it anymore, I'm going to sleep. This bed must be super comfortable."

Li Li, holding the wolf cub, said, "I'm sleepy too."

Chen Siyao stood up, looked at the fairyland-like night view outside the window, and said softly:

"Today was so wonderful...it was the most unforgettable day of my life."

Tsai Ching-wen smiled gently: "Me too."

The group exchanged another solemn glance.

Don't forget our promise.

"I come every year!"

"must!"

Chen Hao stood aside, quietly watching them.

He could easily create a secret realm for them anywhere that rivals this place, granting them power and endless treasures.

But he didn't.

He knew that what they wanted was not a scenic paradise, but human warmth, companionship, and an annual rendezvous with paradise.

That's good.

Chen Siyao walked to Chen Hao's side and gently hugged him:

"Brother, thank you."

"What are you thanking me for?"

"Thank you for bringing us to such a beautiful place, thank you for cooking for us, thank you... for always protecting me."

Chen Hao then gently ruffled her hair, his voice soft and youthful:

"Silly girl, why are you being so polite with your brother?"

Chen Hao said to them, "Go to bed early tonight, I'll take you somewhere tomorrow."

"Where?" Chen Siyao asked curiously.

Chen Hao smiled mysteriously: "You'll find out when you get there."

The live stream was flooded with heartwarming messages from this scene:

[Yao Yao's Little Red Riding Hood: Chen Hao really spoils his little sister!]

[Ceiling: Everything is so wonderful tonight]

[Qin Jia Xiaoyu: I'm already looking forward to their next reunion in Wonderland!]

[Endless deliveries: I envy this kind of everyday life...]

Yang Wanqing held up her phone and waved at the camera:

"Family members, that's all for today's live stream! We're going to sleep at the Queen Mother of the West's Villa now! See you next time!"

After saying that, she turned off the live stream.

The lights in the attic went out one by one.

The fairyland returned to tranquility, with only the babbling of the stream and the gentle mist rising.

After Chen Hao and the women rested

The Qin Family Residence – The Qin Family Old House

Qin Wanshan sat on the bamboo house, holding a tablet computer in his hands. The screen was playing a replay of today's live broadcast—the three bluebirds affectionately nuzzling Chen Hao, Chen Hao saying "I know the Queen Mother of the West," and the jade jar filled with the elixir of immortality.

He has watched it five times.

With each glance, his gaze deepened.

"Grandpa, you've been watching all night," Qin Xiaoyu said softly as she walked over with a cup of tea. "You should get some rest."

Qin Wanshan took the tea but didn't drink it; he just stared at the jade jar on the screen.