At this moment, there was no urgency of cultivation progress, no hidden surges of external wind and rain, only the simple warmth of family gathered together, enjoying the fireworks.

Another firework ascended into the sky, blossoming into a rain of stars, enveloping everyone’s silhouette in a gentle halo of light.

A little over half a cup of tea’s time passed.

Jiang Ning suddenly spoke: "Brother, Sister-in-law, I need to go out for a walk!"

Hearing this, Jiang Li glanced at Jiang Ning and then nodded: "Alright!"

"Ah Ning, remember to come back early!" Liuu Wanwan also said.

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded.

...

A moment later.

Jiang Ning stepped out of the Royal Capital, his figure moved, and he instantly vanished into the pitch-black night.

At this moment, he felt as if he had merged with the entire world.

The world in his eyes seemed to be continuously shrinking, and his speed became faster and faster.

No resistance, no sound of the wind.

Like a fleeting shadow, he crossed mountains and rivers in an instant.

Whether trees or mountains lay ahead, all were unobstructed, unable to hinder him in the slightest.

At this time, he also felt the Essence, Qi, and Spirit within him circulating endlessly.

Because within his body was a small world on its own, forming its own domain.

The consumption of the previous moment was mostly recovered in the next, with no loss of power, which then returned to his body.

Previously, the main power loss came from leakage. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Of ten parts of power, being able to use one or two was the most, while the rest of the energy would turn into useless effort and leak into the outside world.

The efficiency of energy utilization was not high.

But now it was different, apart from the consumed energy, the rest returned to the body.

Thus forming a phenomenon of endless regeneration and cyclical renewal.

As his observation concluded, his speed also increased more and more.

Silently crossing mountains and seas in the night.

A moment later.

He saw a winding, flowing great river.

Rumble——

With a roar, he plunged into the river.

In an instant.

As he touched the river, he employed the Great Five Elements Water Escape Technique, and his presence completely vanished.

A breath later.

He appeared hundreds of miles away on the other side.

Shooting up from the river into the sky, yet silently.

Utilizing various methods for travel continuously.

In less than half an hour.

He appeared above Luoshui City, landing on the city wall.

...

According to the reference content, after returning to Luoshui City on New Year’s Eve night, Jiang Ning is likely to go see Wang Jin. Here is the continuation based on contextual logic:

New Year’s Eve night, Luoshui City.

The city lights were sparse, with occasional firecracker sounds emanating from deep alleys, yet they could not dampen the quiet of the winter night.

Jiang Ning stood above the city wall, overlooking the familiar city.

The snow had stopped, roofs were covered with a thick layer of white, reflecting the hazy moonlight, like donning a layer of silver gauze.

His figure moved slightly, like a snowflake drifting down, silently appearing in front of Canglang Martial Arts Hall.

Upon arriving in Luoshui City, every scene in the town existed in his mind.

He also knew, currently, Canglang Martial Arts Hall had only Wang Jin alone.

After a moment’s thought, he stepped forward, his hand falling on the Martial Arts Hall’s door.

Click——

The latch fell, then he gently pushed it open.

It was late night now, Canglang Martial Arts Hall was silent, the ground covered with a layer of frost white snow.

However, he could see many footprints left in the hall during the day.

But by this deep night, on New Year’s Eve, the whole hall only had one person, making it seem cold and desolate.

He silently passed through the front yard of the Martial Hall, arriving at the rear yard door.

The door behind still remained closed, but light shone gently from within.

After some thought, Jiang Ning chose not to knock but to push gently.

The closed back yard was immediately pushed open by him.

In front lay the back yard covered with a layer of frost white snow.

But inside, the window and door cracks revealed faint candlelight, along with the aroma of dishes and wine wafting out.

He immediately gave a faint smile and walked forward.

His movements silent, walking on snow without a trace.

Reaching the ajar door, he gently pushed with both hands.

Creak——

The door swung open at the sound, and a gust of cold wind rushed in.

Hearing the door open, Wang Jin looked up, initially shocked when he saw who it was, then it turned into joy.

He jumped up: "Jiang Ning?!! How... how did you return at this hour?"

Jiang Ning stepped inside, casually closing the door to keep the chill out, a gentle smile on his face.

"Master, good New Year’s Eve to you. I came back to Luoshui especially to see you."

Wang Jin hurried around the table, examining Jiang Ning up and down, his eyes full of sentiment.

"Good, good! Sit quickly! Your sudden return is such a big surprise for me!!"

Then he laughed heartily: "Just in time, how about having a good drink with your master?"

"It would be rude to refuse!" Jiang Ning gave a gentle smile and sat down.

Seeing this, Wang Jin picked up the wine pot he had just warmed up.

"Let me!" Seeing this, Jiang Ning quickly took the wine pot from Wang Jin.

Gurgling——

As the sound of wine filling the cups echoed, the cups in front of them were immediately filled.

"This cup is to my master, for his protection and teaching back then!"

Jiang Ning raised his cup and said.

At the same time.

Wang Jin gazed at Jiang Ning, his expression full of feeling.

"The best and luckiest decision I made in my life was accepting you as my disciple!"

With these words, he raised his cup, clinked it with Jiang Ning’s, and they both drank it all in one go.

Gurgling——

Jiang Ning picked up the wine pot again, filling the cups in front of them once more.

"Come, let’s eat first, then drink!" Wang Jin said.

"Master, you are quite prescient, knowing I was coming back tonight, you even prepared chopsticks and cups early!" Jiang Ning smiled faintly.