One person: After starting with the academic atmosphere, I'll take down Xia He!

Ma Long took the pork knuckle and happily began eating his breakfast.

When he had almost finished eating, he noticed Zhang Lingyu in the corner, holding a plate of vegetables, looking slightly sad.

Puzzled, Ma Long put down the large bone in his hand and hastily wiped the grease from his mouth: "Master Lingyu!"

What's wrong? Why are you so gloomy during the Lunar New Year?

Did you have a fight with Yan Yan?

Liu Yanyan was also taken aback. She was enjoying her piping hot soup dumplings when she heard the conversation and turned around.

"No!

He woke up like this this morning, and I have no idea what happened!

Ma Long was even more puzzled. If it wasn't because of Liu Yanyan, why was Zhang Lingyu doing this? "Master Lingyu, please speak!"

Zhang Lingyu put down the uneaten vegetables in her hand, sighed deeply, and shook her head, saying, "Alas!"

Nothing's wrong.

I just miss my master a little.

I remember in previous years, there were only my master, Uncle Tian, ​​my senior brother Rongshan, and me at the Celestial Master's Mansion on the back mountain.

Although it was quiet, it was still a happy and harmonious place.

But this year, it seems only Master and Senior Brother Rongshan will be left on the mountain. Master might be feeling bad about it!

Ma Long suddenly realized, thinking to himself, "You are truly a filial and good disciple."

Something's not right!

I remember that during the Lunar New Year at Wudang Mountain, all the Taoist priests were on the mountain. Why have all the disciples from Longhu Mountain left?

Zhang Lingyu sighed and explained, "Alas, you don't know the truth."

The Taoist priests of Wudang belong to the Quanzhen School, while our Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion belongs to the Zhengyi School. Taoist priests can get married, start families, and have children. At the end of the year, everyone naturally goes home to celebrate the New Year.

Of course, there are quite a few people left to guard the mountain, but inside the Celestial Master's Mansion on the back mountain, there are probably only Master and Senior Brother left.

After listening, Ma Long nodded: "In that case, the Old Master is rather lonely."

Master Lingyu, since you want to go back to the mountain, then go back!

We're not far from Longhu Mountain.

Zhang Lingyu continued to shake her head: "No way!"

I received my master's decree to go down the mountain for two years of training. How can I go back halfway?

Besides, I've only been gone for a few months, it definitely won't work."

Malone scoffed at his answer: "Hmph!"

Using a baby's words, you're really silly!

You're going back to the mountains for the New Year, what's wrong with staying for two days? How old-fashioned!

Well, we've got nothing else to do, so why don't we go to Longhu Mountain and keep the Old Celestial Master company?

"Old Wang, strategist, what do you think?"

Ma Long made up his mind and turned to ask Wang Ye for his opinion. Wang Ye did some quick calculations and nodded calmly: "Xiao Ji, it's feasible!"

"Alright, let's go right now, let's head to Longhu Mountain!"

Ma Long waved his sleeve and pulled Feng Baobao along, ready to leave, when suddenly Xia He walked in and walked towards Ma Long.

"Longlong, Chen Jinkui from the Shuzi Sect is here. Go and greet him!"

"Master Kui? What's he doing here?"

"Uh~ it seems like they've come to pay New Year's visits, bringing lots of gifts and local specialties."

……

Ma Long followed Xia He to the reception room, and on the way he understood roughly why she had come.

Upon entering the hall, one sees only one person inside, who, though ugly, is meticulously dressed.

He wore a red cotton-padded jacket embroidered with dragons on his upper body, and a bright red long robe underneath. His bald head was shiny with oil, probably polished.

Chen Jinkui, his face beaming with joy, hurried over to greet Ma Long as he entered.

"Oh, Master Ma Long, I, Kui'er, have dared to bother you."

Happy New Year in advance!

"Master Kui, you're too kind!"

Please have a seat.

"Please sit down, Master. I'll stand."

It has been several months since I last visited you, Master, since we parted ways at the World Society. I am ashamed!

You truly deserve the top spot on this list of young heroes, and I congratulate you.

Master, you must seize the opportunity at the Dragon and Tiger Showdown after the New Year!

Of course, with your abilities, I'm just worrying unnecessarily. At your age, no one can rival you.

Ma Long sensed a hint of amusement in Chen Jinkui's words, so he asked, "Master Kui!"

Isn't it just a grand gathering of the Zhuge family? What's the catch?

I've only heard that the company is pulling the strings behind the scenes. Tell me more about it.

"Oh, it's nothing."

The company's top management wants to reshuffle the organization and support some smaller factions to maintain balance.

As long as our strength continues to grow, we need not fear any reshuffling of the deck.

Master Ma Long, let things take their natural course. Actually, Kui'er has another request to make this time!

I hope you can grant me this small request.

Chen Jinkui didn't explain much, perhaps because he didn't care about the specifics; instead, he raised his own demands.

Ma Long's mind raced: "Oh?"

"What is it that you are asking? Tell me!"

Chen Jinkui fidgeted like a shy child: "Uh~ sigh."

Since returning last time, Kui'er has been lingering over Feng Hou Qi Men.

I think about it while eating, I dream about it, it's truly a tormenting and unbearable itch.

So, since it's almost the New Year, could we let Kui'er experience Feng Hou Qi Men again?

Hehehe, that's just my little thought.

Chen Jinkui rubbed his smooth forehead with his large hand, smiling somewhat embarrassedly.

Malone had already seen through his thoughts and said calmly, "Oh!"

Are you trying to challenge me?

I'm going to participate in the Gathering of Heroes after the New Year, so I can't get injured!

Chen Jinkui immediately retorted, "I wouldn't dare! How could Kui'er dare to challenge you!"

Hehehe! It's the New Year, so Kui'er wouldn't dare to cause trouble. I'm just going to spar with you a bit to make it more festive!

We'll stop here. It's up to you. If you want to stop, we'll stop, and we won't use any high-energy methods.

What do you think?

Ma Long squinted, neither confirming nor denying: "Hmph, Master Kui'er is quite the schemer."

So, you're saying that this competition won't deduct your contribution points, right?

Seeing that his little trick had been seen through, Chen Jinkui nodded embarrassedly: "Hehehe!"

Master, it's the New Year, you can't really deduct points from Kui'er's score, can you?

Even if it's New Year's money for Kui'er, please be lenient.

Let's just have a quick exchange and not ruin our relationship.

Seeing that he couldn't refuse any longer, Ma Long had no choice but to agree: "Master Kui, it's possible, but we need to make things clear."

"Nobody uses high-energy-consuming skills, and you can't suppress me with your deep-rooted life force!"

Seeing that Ma Long had agreed, Chen Jinkui immediately raised both hands in approval and said, "Okay!"

Kui'er would never do that. I just want to experience the feeling of being in the wind again. I'm willing to be beaten up.

"Shall we go outside and find an open space?"

Malone nodded: "Let's go, let's get away, so we don't ruin the snow."

They're still building a snowman.

Ma Long and Chen Jinkui walked for a while, and found themselves in a deserted area. Chen Jinkui eagerly looked at Ma Long and asked, "Master, what do you think of this place?"

Malone looked around and nodded: "Okay, this is it."

Let's test it out!

"The Feng Hou Qi Men Formation, activated!"

"The stars shift, the sun and moon revolve, and the universe changes!"

His words caused the world to change color. Within a hundred meters of Ma Long, the environment was completely different, and the snow melted instantly.