"You're truly a man who can go head-to-head with a nuclear bomb. How is he not dead?"
Squirrel was in disbelief. It had been comforting everyone, but in its heart, it believed Kaka was likely doomed. To its surprise, the man had survived a nuclear blast and was bouncing back to life.
Bao Bao slapped Squirrel on the head. "Little Squirrel, don't talk nonsense. It's a good thing Kaka is alive. It's wonderful that the hero who saved us is not dead."
"Show some respect to your elders... wait a minute!"
Squirrel's expression changed drastically as it suddenly looked at Kaka.
"What's wrong?"
"The Weiyang race is essentially a meme. He truly possesses meme characteristics, but why could he come to the Immortal Realm? And move freely, unsuppressed by the laws of this plane?"
"What meme?" Kaka spoke fluently now.
"You are the meme."
"I am Kaka."
"You are of the Weiyang race."
"I am Kaka."
"..."
"Forget it. Stand up and take a couple of steps."
Hearing this, Kaka looked at Wan Lei. Only after Wan Lei nodded did he stand up and take two steps.
"He can really move, not suppressed by the rules of the plane. What's going on? Can the Weiyang race operate in the Prime Plane now? This is not good news..." Squirrel muttered softly. Anyone else would have been angered by such a statement, but Kaka was simple-minded.
"Why think so much? Let the Immortal Venerables see for themselves!" Wan Qianxin's words struck a chord.
"That makes sense."
"What makes sense? Let's go back and take a bath. After bathing, we'll have a victory feast. We've achieved a great victory and returned alive, we must celebrate!" Xia Yubing said, already walking out.
The group left the arsenal and followed their path back towards the Five Elements Hall. Upon arriving at the Five Elements Hall, they encountered many disciples along the way, all of whom looked at Wan Lei and the others with surprised gazes.
"Did I just see correctly? Is that Wan Lei?"
"Yes, it's him. How did he return? Weren't the disciples who returned a few days ago talking about rescuing the Immortal Venerable's son?"
"They said the Immortal Venerable's son and Wan Lei, Fang Xiaoyu, were both missing. It seems they completed their mission and returned alive."
"Are those young children the Immortal Venerable's sons? Does the Immortal Venerable have four children?"
"Is it possible the Immortal Venerable himself has five?"
"Holy cow, they really are the Immortal Venerable's sons! Let's go see."
The news of Wan Lei's return with the Immortal Venerable's sons immediately set the Five Elements Hall ablaze. Many disciples wanted to catch a glimpse of the Immortal Venerable's sons, but unfortunately, the four Immortal Venerable's sons had already returned to the Cloud Top. Squirrel had also returned to the Cloud Top. Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu headed home with Kaka, intending to pick up the three Fire Phoenix sisters. After all, they were all a team and should have dinner together.
Upon seeing Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu, the three Fire Phoenix sisters immediately greeted them. Seeing them safe and sound, the three women immediately began to complain.
"We just met, and you ran off again?"
"Exactly, you never bring us along for dangerous missions. It makes us feel useless."
"Even though we are indeed useless, there's no need to make it so obvious."
Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu quickly comforted them, then told them they were going to Xia Yubing's place for a meal. Only then did the women relent.
"Kaka, behave yourself. Don't touch anything in this courtyard, or I won't take you to eat delicious food later." Wan Lei knew what Kaka cared about most and how to threaten him effectively. Kaka nodded repeatedly, squatting by the fish pond and watching the fish flip in the water, swallowing hard. If Wan Lei hadn't spoken, he might have directly caught a fish to eat, and Wan Lei might have kicked him out. Who said Kaka was foolish? He knew the difference between a full stomach now and a full stomach later.
After about half an hour, Wan Lei figured Xia Yubing and the others had probably finished their preparations. He then took Kaka and the three Fire Phoenix sisters towards the Cloud Top above the Sacred Hall. Wan Lei was likely the first disciple to move freely in and out of the Immortal Venerable's residence.
Upon reaching the Cloud Top, Wan Lei glanced towards the five thrones in the distance, then headed towards the Immortal Venerable's home. Not far away were four courtyards. They weren't large but were very elegant. In front of these four residences, on a clearing, stood a stone tablet inscribed with a poem.
"Bathing in spring wind, lighting red candles,
Inebriated, drawing swords to slay peach blossoms.
Only knowing thirst is quenched by wine in the cup,
Only acting as villains, never speaking of chivalry."
Dog jumped onto Wan Lei's shoulder and said, "It is said that this poem was written by the Five Immortal Venerables when they met in the Ghost Realm and journeyed together, moved by the experience. This is how the 'Evil Five Heroes' got their name."
Wan Lei nodded. "Although this is just a simple, unprofound poem, it doesn't hide the carefree and unrestrained spirit of the Immortal Venerables back then. 'Only acting as villains, never speaking of chivalry'—that's true detachment."
"Here, come over quickly." At this moment, Xia Yubing appeared at the entrance of a courtyard, beckoning them. The group followed Xia Yubing into his home. It was the first time anyone had been to an Immortal Venerable's house, and everyone was curiously observing the surroundings. The home of the Golden Immortal Venerable had a simple, refined, and elegant layout.
"My home isn't much to see. The Water Immortal Venerable likes to grow fruits and vegetables, the Wood Immortal Venerable's home is full of flowers and plants, and the Earth Immortal Venerable keeps many cute little animals, which are all very beautiful," Xia Yubing explained.
"Little animals? The Earth Immortal Venerable has such a hobby?"
"Yes, those little animals are delicious. I often sneak them away to cook and eat, and I also often steal fruits from the Water Immortal Venerable's place."
"Uh..." Wan Lei now understood where the fruits they ate last time came from.
In the backyard, there was a large pavilion. In the center of the pavilion was a round table laden with delicious food and fine wine. Squirrel and the other three little ones were already there.
"Come, come, sit down. We won't go home until we're drunk today." Xia Yubing, the host, pulled everyone to sit down.
Before anyone could raise their wine glasses, a figure suddenly appeared behind them. Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu immediately stood up and paid their respects.
"Greetings, Immortal Venerable."
The three Fire Phoenix sisters and Dada were stunned. It was so sudden, how did they suddenly see an Immortal Venerable? Xia Dayu smiled kindly at them.
"It's fine. You all continue drinking. Xia Yubing, come with me for a moment. We need to deal with some family matters."
Xia Yubing, as if sensing what was about to happen, said calmly and seriously, "I have made contributions to the Five Elements Hall."
Xia Dayu cut to the chase, grabbed Xia Yubing, and dragged him towards the backyard.
"Old Xia, I have shed blood for the Five Elements Hall."
"I have killed hundreds of thousands in criminal organizations!"
"I have annihilated hundreds of thousands of demon armies!"
"Ah!!!"
"Old Xia, how dare you whip me with a belt!"
"Mother, save me! Old Xia is going to beat me to death!"
"Ah!!!"
"Who is the father between us?"
"You are Father, you are Father. I was wrong, Father, I was wrong. Ah!!!"