Godslayer: You get two at the start, Supreme Divine Ruins.

Lin Xiao stood outside the door, his hand tightly gripping the long spear pieced together from fragments of the God-Slaying Spear, his fingers slowly resting on the doorknob.

The sudden silence inside the door set off alarm bells in his mind, instantly raising his alertness to its peak.

He took a deep breath, then pushed open the door and pressed the light switch without hesitation.

"Bang! Bang!" The booming of the cannons, accompanied by the joyful blessings of the crowd, echoed in the room. Colorful ribbons, like a splendid dream, fluttered down and fell on Lin Xiao.

He stared in astonishment at the room filled with laughter and chatter, momentarily at a loss for what to do.

Lin Wan'er playfully peeked out from behind Lin Xiao, her face beaming with a mischievous smile: "Today is your birthday! You always remember my birthday, but you always completely forget your own."

This year, we've prepared a big surprise for you!

Hongying stepped gracefully out from the crowd, gently placed a birthday crown on Lin Xiao's head, and left a kiss on his cheek, her smile as bright as spring flowers: "Happy birthday, you naughty little brother!"

At this moment, Lin Xiao finally realized that everything today was meticulously planned for this moment.

Those who were nowhere to be seen today, such as Hong Ying, Zhou Ping, and Lin Qiye, as well as Lin Wan'er who was following his lead all day, and the other members of Squad 136 who rarely contacted each other, all gathered together.

His throat felt as if a sharp stone was stuck in it. He opened his mouth, but could only let out a weak sob. Tears had already blurred his vision.

As a time traveler, he didn't have deep feelings for this world. Apart from Lin Wan'er and Hong Ying, the others were just people he wanted to make up for the regrets in the original story.

However, without realizing it, he had already found many people in this world whom he could cherish and entrust to.

Lin Wan'er gently reached out her finger and tenderly wiped away the tears on his cheeks, saying with a hint of teasing, "Xiao, you're such a grown man, and you're still crying. Aren't you ashamed?"

Lin Xiao hugged Lin Wan'er tightly, his tear-stained face caressing hers: "Go ahead and cry, little Wan'er, you can't dislike me."

"Hey! You naughty Lin Xiao, you've ruined my makeup." Lin Wan'er laughed and pushed him, but the force was so gentle that it was like a caress.

Everyone watched the playful couple with smiles on their faces, and the air was filled with warmth and joy.

Lin Xiao's emotions gradually calmed down. He wiped away his tears, a bright smile bloomed on his lips, and his warm gaze swept over everyone present: "Thank you."

Zhou Ping walked up to Lin Xiao and gently patted him on the shoulder: "We're good buddies, saying thank you is too formal. Without you, I wouldn't have made so many friends."

With a cigarette dangling from his mouth, Zhao Kongcheng said with a smile, "That's right, Lin Xiao, without you, I might not even have the Forbidden Ruins yet."

Chen Muyi leaned against the door frame, his expression serious: "Once a member of Squad 136, always family. How can we not come to celebrate a family member's birthday?"

Leng Xuan and Si Xiaonan stood side by side: "That's right, we couldn't not come."

Wen Qimo held a cup of coffee, took a small sip, and said with a hint of teasing, "Besides, if we hadn't come, Hongying would probably have stormed into the 136th garrison and taught us a lesson. We can't beat her right now."

Lin Qiye touched his nose and gave a warm smile: "Brother Xiao, you take such good care of me, of course I have to come to your birthday party."

Molly also smiled brightly: "My swordsmanship has improved thanks to Brother Xiao's guidance."

Meng Tingxue raised her hand high: "Brother Xiao, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to be Qingzhu's personal doctor."

Shen Qingzhu's earlobes turned slightly red, and she turned her head away shyly: "You are my older brother, how can I, as your younger brother, be absent?"

Baili Pangpang and Cao Yuan echoed in unison, "That's right, you're our big brother!"

Lin Wan'er gently turned off the lights, and a few faint but warm candlelight immediately lit up the dark room.

Hongying walked up to Lin Xiao with the cake in her hands, her eyes sparkling with love: "Little brother, make a wish now."

Lin Xiao looked around, the faint candlelight illuminating every familiar face.

He clasped his hands together and slowly closed his eyes: "My wish is that all the people I care about may live a peaceful and prosperous life."

After saying that, he opened his eyes and blew out all nineteen candles in one breath.

Everyone was stunned, seemingly not expecting him to make such a wish.

Lin Wan'er reached out and gently pinched his cheek, with a hint of doubt: "Xiao, why don't you allow yourself to make wishes? Besides, wishes won't come true if you say them out loud."

Hongying nodded in agreement: "Yes, you should make your own wish on your birthday so it will be more likely to come true, right?"

Lin Xiao shook his head slightly, his voice calm and firm: "This is my wish."

You are all people I care about, and my greatest wish is for you all to be well.

Moreover, I don't believe in these unfounded things, so I will protect your peace and well-being.

He secretly vowed to reach the pinnacle of power in this world in the shortest possible time, then conquer all the divine kingdoms, defeat Azathoth, restore peace to the world, and ensure their safety and prosperity.

Everyone opened their mouths, as if to say something.

Lin Qiye broke the silence first: "Brother Xiao, we're celebrating your birthday not so that you can stand in front of us and shield us from the wind and rain, but so that we can fight alongside you."

Chen Muye frowned and said, "Lin Xiao, if anyone should be protected, it should be us seniors protecting you. How can it be the younger generation protecting the older generation?"

Lin Xiao felt a warm current surge in his heart as he listened to their words.

He nodded: "Okay, come and eat. You must be hungry after preparing all day."

Shen Qingzhu silently pulled out a chair for the head of the table, waiting for Lin Xiao to take his seat.

However, not everyone sat down. Zhou Ping and the rest of Squad 136, except for Hong Ying and Si Xiaonan, stood up.

They stood to one side, holding bowls and chopsticks.

Lin Xiao smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Captain, I'll treat you guys to a nice meal tomorrow."

His and Lin Wan'er's home wasn't big, and with so many people crammed together, it was already quite crowded. Finding a table that could accommodate everyone was indeed not easy.

Chen Muye shook his head and said with a smile, "You young people can sit and eat, we uncles will eat standing up."

Zhao Kongcheng had already picked up his bowl and chopsticks and started picking up food, echoing, "That's right, that's right. We're not that particular about eating as a family. We can eat standing up and move around freely to pick up food."

Zhou Ping patted Lin Xiao on the shoulder, with a mix of guilt and comfort: "Just sit and eat, we're all family, it's no big deal."

Just then, there was a sudden noisy sound outside.

"This is it, right? Smash it!!!"