You don't want your secret to be revealed by others, right?

On the family reunion night of New Year's Eve at the Prince Xia Mansion, the family gathered together, inviting each other for food and drinks. After enjoying the company of both the old and young, they all prepared to stay up until dawn.

"Qiuhe, let me toast to you."

In the hall, illuminated by the Long Bright Pearl, Lin Yue raised a glass to toast the Seventh Princess sitting next to him, then said, "Qiuhe, you're studying farming here in the mansion on New Year's Eve. Don't you find it lonely? You should come to my house for the holiday from now on."

"As long as you don't find it annoying." The Seventh Princess, in an unusually good mood, also handed over a rather nice gift to her nephew and niece—Xiahong Ning and Xiahong Chen.

In the past, Lin Yue had been traveling or entangled in other matters and only this year did he have the leisure for such festivities.

"A Magic Jade shaped like copper coins?"

Lin Yue looked at the gift his children received and chuckled, "Qiuhe, you're quite meticulous."

"It's just for good luck with the New Year's money." The Seventh Princess said casually.

Lin Yue smiled and then asked, "Qiuhe, do you know where this custom of giving New Year's money comes from?"

The Seventh Princess nodded slightly and said, "I've heard that before the founding of Great Yong, there was no distinction between day and night, and it was difficult to keep time. However, after the founding, among the founding heroes was a Duke of All Nations who, for reasons unknown, liked giving out copper coins on New Year's Eve, saying that it should be celebrated in such a way. At that time, the Duke of All Nations had significant influence and was also valued by the Crown Prince, so the custom was eagerly adopted by other households and gradually passed down."

At this point, she sighed and said, "Unfortunately, back then there was no Eye of Heaven. The First Generation Duke of All Nations, in an effort to eradicate the hidden Demon Clan in Great Yong, died soon after from serious injuries. The Crown Prince probably passed down this custom in memory of him."

Lin Yue appeared contemplative.

He often felt that many aspects of this world were similar to his previous life, such as the Three Religions and various festivals and customs.

But he has never known why.

In the past, he had not pondered why he appeared in this world, nor had he thought much about these matters.

However, as he learned more and more, he became increasingly convinced—people do not travel through time and space without reason; there must be an explanation.

Time or space.

He wasn't sure whether this was another world or a new era, or something else.

Not until he discovered that he was supposedly of the Ancient Human Clan.

The reportedly extinct Ancient Human Clan, known as people of unpredictable destiny, then why do such people still exist today?

Moreover, the voice from the Inheritance Land of Beiyuan Mountain also mentioned the Earth from before his travel, referring to it as 'that world,' even specifically asking him to describe the situation on Earth.

Now that he thought about it, he always felt the other party seemed to be... confirming?

Like trying to distinguish which world he came from.

An abundance of fragmented information and secrets made him feel as though he was on the verge of grasping something, yet he always seemed to be missing a link to connect it all.

"What's the matter?" The Seventh Princess asked, puzzled.

"Ah... it's nothing."

Lin Yue shook his head slightly, suppressed his doubts, and continued to drink and chat.

Within the hall, there was a criss-crossing of conversations, clinking glasses, and a congenial atmosphere.

Although princes and princesses were present, Lin Yue and the Seventh Princess were not very strict with ceremonial rules, and with Lin Yue's different way of thinking, the younger ones naturally did not feel constrained.

"By the way,"

Lin Yue glanced around the hall, then suddenly asked, "Where's Yu Shiqi? Didn't she come back from her travels a while ago? Is she still in seclusion?"

"It seems not; I specifically left her a note today inviting her to stay up with us." Baili Fengzhi said, "Your Highness, you might want to go see her?"

Lin Yue pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly, "Then I'll make a trip there."

Over the years, members of the Tantian Sect had been staying in the mansion.

But for reasons unknown, the people of Tantian Sect had always been reluctant to let Yu Shiqi appear too prominently, limiting her to venturing as far as Tianxia Building, seemingly wary of something.

Thus, Yu Shiqi had been cultivating in the mansion for a long time, rarely going out, and even when she did, she was very cautious.

However, her cultivation progress was alarmingly fast.

Lin Yue had also inquired about this with the people from Tantian Sect, but the Second Master and Third Master had sworn oaths not to disclose anything.

Years ago, Yu Shiqi's Master had told a lie to conceal something, violating his oath to the Heart Demon, leading to no advancement in his cultivation ever since.

In Yu Shiqi, Lin Yue had noticed many peculiarities.

For instance... the Star Lord took an interest in her, having sought her out specifically in the previous era's Grotto Heaven, even questioning her about her relationship with the Sixteenth Prince.

For instance... the Second Princess once strangely told him that he should be glad he was a prince and not a princess.

For instance... Yu Shiqi hadn't experienced any peculiar adventures, yet her cultivation realm advanced remarkably quickly.

...

"Knock knock knock."

Lin Yue stood at the door of the Hidden Spring Garden where the Tantian Sect resided, knocking and calling out, "Yu Shiqi?"

The door opened, and Yu Shiqi's Grand Master stepped out, bowing respectfully and saying, "Greetings, Sect Leader."

The Grand Master's cultivation hadn't advanced in over a decade and appeared increasingly frail.

"On New Year's Eve, won't you come out and join in the vigil?" Lin Yue smiled.

The Grand Master helplessly shook his head with a smile, "Sect Leader, my old bones are nearly buried; I prefer the quiet, so I'll forego the festivities."

"Alright, how about Yu Shiqi?" Lin Yue asked.

"Speaking of which, during her travels, Yu Shiqi seemed to have encountered some trouble. After returning, she has been in long-term seclusion, but obviously not for cultivation."