No Matter What

She continued, "We are friends. And if everything goes well, we'll be best friends in the future. You don't have to be modest in front of us or formal. You don't have to be 'wary' of us that we are friends with you just because you are royals, and we want something from you. No, we don't. We are blessed with numerous good things, and we can't be more grateful for that. So, we are not looking to horde the whole nation for ourselves. We don't expect you to bestow favors upon us. But if you do, we don't mind." Everyone laughed at the last part.

"Since we have become friends, we also expect you to consider us as your genuine friends. You can rely on us. We five are enough for us from childhood. But we welcome you guys. Honestly, I have not seen any haughtiness in you of being royals, so all of us like you, right?" She looked at her siblings and they nodded.

"So, let's be 'no matter what friends', alright?" She asked.

"No matter what friends?" Zhou Dongyu asked with confusion.

"Yes, friends whom we can call in need no matter what. Friends we can vent to about our every single problem or any annoying person, no matter what. Friends we don't have to explain ourselves to, no matter what."

"Can we really be something like this?" Zhou Meng asked while having a deprecating smile. "Is it even possible to have something like this in our world?"

"If there is none, then we'll be the first one. Let's work on it." Lin Dan said.

"We promise to be there for you whenever you need. So, let's trust each other." Lin Fengmian proposed to which others agreed.

Everyone was enjoying the silence of the night accompanied by the sound of the burning fire in the middle of the circle.

"Oh! It's nearly midnight." Lin Biao suddenly reminded.

"Ah! I am tired." Lin Jiang grumbled.

"True. I wish to just sleep here now." Zhou Meng joined in.

"We still need to return to our beds. Let's get up everyone." Lin Fengmian urged.

"Then carry me. I really don't want to walk anymore. After playing for the whole afternoon, I have used up all my energy." Zhou Dongyu said while looking at Zhou Meng who shook his head vigorously.

Most of the spirit cultivators were tired, specifically after they sat and down and rested. Since the body doesn't like to be getting uncomfortable after just being comfortable.

Lin Huiying looked next to her at Zhou Dongyu's tired face. She stood up and bend herself in front of her on one knee, "Climb up!"

Zhou Dongyu was surprised and gave a huge smile. She quickly collected herself and took the offer.

Lin Huiying was a martial artist with strong physic, so she was bound to be less tired than others. Similarly for other martial artists in their group.

They would be either taking carriages or ride horses to return home. They had left it behind when they climbed the mountain and reach the battleground. So, they had to hike down to their transportation means.

Everyone was chatting and hiking down. While the happiest would-be Zhou Dongyu and then Lin Huiying. After all, it was the start of a relationship for two girlfriends.

Zhou Dongyu's both arms were wrapped around Lin Huiying's shoulders, her head resting on her shoulder and legs being held by Lin Huiying. They were chatting about their favorite foods and activities.

There are some people with you just click. It doesn't matter how long you have known them. A single day is enough to connect. To find something like this is extremely rare. Lucky are those who find true and loyal friends in the fake world.

For them, it was the same. They had just become the lucky ones in the world filled with numerous people.

Finally, everyone separated into two groups and returned home to get the well-required rest.

The next day, the Lin Family gathered for the breakfast.

Lin Zexus looked at the youngsters and asked, "Where did you all disappear yesterday?"

Lin Qingfeng, "I heard that you guys visited the closed battleground."

Lin Huiying: "Well! We had a sibling's day out."

Ye Qing smiled and inquired: "Ha? Where have you been coming up with such new terms and phrases? I don't understand when this girl grew up so much?"

Lin Huiying sweetly smiled at her: "I am still small and young for you, aren't I?"

Lu Yi-Ching, her mother who was sitting next to her sister-in-law answered, "No matter how much you guys grow up, for us you'll be our small children."

General Lin: "I agree!"

Everyone had a warm smile on their faces.

Lin Fengmain: "Oh right, we met the Fourth and Fifth Prince along with the Princess yesterday."