After the battle, the townspeople cheered and celebrated, regarding everyone as heroes and hosting a grand celebratory banquet. At the banquet venue, delicacies were spread out in abundance, the fragrance of fine wine drifted through the air, and people danced and sang, creating an extraordinarily lively scene.
Lin Xiu was wearing the Dawn Star Judgment Suit. Although its brilliance had been restrained, it could not hide his extraordinary bearing, drawing frequent sideways glances from everyone. Bai Zhi wore a long white dress, her blonde hair shining under the candlelight. She gracefully moved through the crowd, accepting praises and thanks from the people, her gentle smile seemingly capable of dispelling all the gloomy mists in the world. Alice and Bai Wei were surrounded by a group of young men and women, listening to them recount the thrilling details of the battle. Alice's wheat-toned skin appeared even more valiant in the firelight, while Bai Wei's short pink skirt swayed gently in the breeze, her lively appearance making it impossible for people to look away. Su Yu stood to one side, her long black hair hanging down softly over her shoulders, smiling quietly as she enjoyed this rare tranquility. Baby Dragon hovered in the air, occasionally swooping down, drawing bursts of laughter from the children.
Just as everyone was immersed in joy, a travel-stained messenger hurried over, shattering this joy. He walked straight up to Lin Xiu, knelt on one knee, and said with an …
Chapter 143