The courtyard was silent. The air shimmered. Even the cabbage stopped rolling.
A tall figure stepped out from the golden light, robe fluttering, aura glowing like someone accidentally turned on the "Heavenly Filter."
Li Ming blinked twice. "...Wait a sec. Dad?!"
Grandpa Li squinted. "Oh no. Not the glowing entrance again."
Sure enough, Li Da stood there—back straight, arms folded, face as serious as a man trying to calculate why his son was arguing with a chicken.
Behind him, Li Mei peeked from his side, waving cheerfully. "Big bro! Guess who's back!"
Li Ming froze. "Why are you two glowing?"
Madam Li stepped out behind them, holding a fan and sighing deeply. "Because your father refuses to walk normally. He said it ruins the aesthetic."
Li Da coughed dramatically. "Ahem. Family! Behold your father's return! I have broken through—Core Formation, Fourth Stage!"
The family gasped.
Grandpa Li nodded. "Impressive."
Madam Li clapped. "Good job, dear."
