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Chapter 5175: 5.0927 Collective Advancement

As a result, a few days later, the entire East Peak Mountain was leveled by heavenly thunder and fire tribulation, with half of the mountain peak gone, leaving the entire Dou family in tears.

Who knew Duanmu's cultivation would advance so quickly? After consuming the Sacred Fruit, it was as if he had divine assistance, Qiao Mu secretly mused, her footsteps quickening as she swiftly ran out the door.

Qi Xuanxuan and the other seven stepped into the courtyard, immediately spotting the little stoic, heavily pregnant, sprinting towards them. The group was utterly terrified. They quickly flew forward, bustling around her, exclaiming in unison, "Qiaoqiao, why are you running?"

"Why are you running so fast?"

"You really shouldn't be running now!"

"It's fine, it's fine!" Qiao Mu waved her hand, subconsciously rubbing her belly. "You don't know, sometimes when I'm lazy and don't want to move, little Mo will even urge me to go out and exercise."

Everyone looked at her with expressions that were hard to describe.

"Really!" Qiao Mu nodded, solemnly patting her belly. "Little Mo isn't like his dad; he's very well-behaved."

Seeing her serious expression, Qi Xuanxuan couldn't help but chuckle. She took Qiao Mu's hand and said, "Oh, my Qiao, it feels like years since we last saw each other. You've really changed a lot."

"You've been in the Star Domain for quite a few months now, haven't you? Calculating by the twelve-times time flow, it truly has been several years since we parted!"

Qi Xuanxuan nodded quickly, holding Qiao Mu's hand. "Don't worry, we're not going anywhere now." The young girl looked at her with a smiling face. "We'll wait for little Mo to be born. I want to be the first to hold my big nephew!"

"Good."

When Wei Ziqin entered, she saw a group of young men and women gathered around her precious daughter, laughing and talking. She quickly walked over, smiling, "Qiaoqiao, your friends..."

Qi Xuanxuan turned and smiled, "Good day, Aunt."

"Good day, Aunt."

"Good, good, good," Wei Ziqin said, beaming. "Since your friends are all here, let's all take our seats together."

Due to recent imperial prohibitions, most people were hesitant to hold gatherings or dinners. Families holding banquets would discreetly do so within their own residences, with only family members gathering to celebrate. The Qiao residence had originally planned to do the same, holding a low-key hundred-day banquet with just their own family celebrating together.

However, they couldn't resist the enthusiasm of officials' relatives from both within and outside the court, and the wives of aristocratic family heads. Many distinguished guests arrived uninvited, their carriages lining up in a continuous stream from the gates of the residence on Changle Street, curving out of sight. Fortunately, the household had abundant ingredients, and the servants were diligent, so they weren't caught unprepared.

Thus, the Qiao residence had no choice but to host an open banquet, entertaining all the attending guests. Luckily, the weather was good today. Dozens of tables were set up in the garden for a flowing feast. The banquet wasn't overly particular; male and female guests were arranged in the same garden, eating at separate tables, making for a lively atmosphere.

Second Aunt Ren, though from a modest official family, was very generous and graceful in her dealings with people, helping Wei Ziqin entertain the female guests.

"Madam Fang from the Marquis of Huainan's residence has arrived," Aunt Ren said with a smile to Wei Ziqin. "Elder Sister-in-law, you go greet Madam Fang. I can handle things here."

Wei Ziqin nodded with a smile, went forward to welcome Madam Fang, and moved aside to exchange pleasantries.