N-A-A 431. Gifts from the crowd
431. Gifts from the crowd
"When I have time, I will definitely trouble Master Haika again!" Xiao Yan answered directly and frankly.
Haika, a rough and straightforward man, would never be cunning or manipulative. Xiao Yan liked dealing with people like him who were open and honest.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan was also thinking about Haika's fire-controlling fighting technique. If he could learn it, it would be a significant improvement. However, such fighting techniques couldn't be learned easily, so Xiao Yan decided to wait and see what Haika said. If Haika really wanted it, Xiao Yan could help him, since the latter clearly cared a lot about his Crimson Lotus Heart Flame.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Xiao Yan left the forging room with Xuan Yi. Then, Xiao Yan realized that Xuan Yi showed no intention of leaving him, so he explained, "Aunt Xuan, I have accomplished what I came for."
Xuan Yi nodded slightly: "I know, but I want to go with you."
"Huh?" Xiao Yan was also confused about Xuan Yi's meaning for a moment.
"You came all the way to the Pill Tower just to have such a little thing made, wasn't it to give to the person you admire?"
Xuan Yi's directness surprised Xiao Yan, but he nodded without denying it: "Indeed, I came for... cough cough, alone."
When Xiao Yan was in a panic in the Sound Valley, he did declare that Little Fairy Doctor was his wife, but now he can't say that for the time being, whether it's Xuan Yi or someone else.
His father hadn't even met Xiao Yi Xian yet, and he wasn't officially married to her. To speak of it casually was, strictly speaking, an impolite act. Of course, Xiao Yan could guess that neither his father nor his brother would have any dissatisfaction with Xiao Yi Xian. Their official marriage was only a matter of time, but Xiao Yan also had to consider Xun'er. He was determined not to let anyone down, even if it was unavoidable, he would only do so after trying his best.
"Can't I go see the person you like?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded without much thought and said, "Of course that's possible."
Xuan Yi chuckled softly with satisfaction: "Then lead the way."
When Xiao Yan and Xuan Yi arrived at the residence, they "just happened" to arrive just in time for the start of the banquet.
Xuan Yi's arrival didn't significantly alter the atmosphere. Little Fairy Doctor, of course, simply performed her duties politely, treating Xuan Yi with courtesy without any excessive flattery, despite Xuan Yi being a giant in the Pill Tower. Qing Lin showed little reaction, and Lei Jingxiao didn't even bother to consider Xuan Yi's status. These two had always stayed in ancient Dou Di families; a mere giant in the Pill Tower wasn't enough to garner their full attention.
Having spent a long time with Xiao Yan, Mu Qingluan was used to all of this. After all, the people of the Ancient Clan and the Yan Clan also treated Xiao Yan with great respect. The Dan Tower's emphasis on their senior brother was perfectly natural to Mu Qingluan.
The only one surprised by Xuan Yi's arrival was Fei Tian. After all, he was quite aware of Xuan Yi's status. However, after recovering from his shock, he couldn't find a single companion who could empathize with him, which made him feel somewhat indifferent. This was Xuan Yi! A giant of the Pill Tower! A figure whose influence was renowned throughout the Central Plains. Why were these juniors so unmoved?
He looked at Mu Qingluan, but she gave him a look that said, "You're making a fuss over nothing, you're not fit for polite society," which Fei Tian couldn't understand at all.
"Little Fairy Doctor, this is a gift I prepared for you." After the banquet, Qinglin was the first to present a gift box to Little Fairy Doctor.
Mu Qingluan also presented her prepared gift, not to be outdone. The three of them often spent time together, so it was perfectly natural to give gifts directly, without worrying that Little Fairy Doctor wouldn't like them. The thoughtfulness of the two was self-evident.
Then Lei Jingxiao took out an exquisite jade box from his storage ring. Inside were two pills, pale blue in color and even shimmering with a faint glow. A wonderful medicinal fragrance emanated from the pills.
"I've looked around, and this Spirit Awakening Pill seems to be the most suitable for you." Lei Jingxiao also pushed the pill in front of Little Fairy Doctor.
Upon hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor was also taken aback and subconsciously looked at Xiao Yan, for this pill was beyond her comprehension.
Xiao Yan was equally bewildered. He had never heard of this pill before, but he knew without a doubt that someone like Lei Jingxiao, who came from the Lei Clan, was unlikely to produce anything ordinary.
"Awakening Spirit Pill?" Xuan Yi exclaimed instinctively upon hearing this. She was the only one on the table who recognized the pill. "This feeling is unmistakable. You're really going to give away something like this? Even just one of these pills could very likely send someone into the Spirit Realm!"
Lei Jingxiao nonchalantly replied, "They were all given to me by Elder Zhou. There were five in total. I ate three and Elder Zhou told me not to eat any more. I didn't really need the rest, so they're perfect as gifts."
As soon as the words left his mouth, Lei Jingxiao suddenly realized that what he had done was inappropriate. He immediately scratched his head and said in a low voice, embarrassed, "Was this not a good thing? Will Little Fairy Doctor not like it? After all, it's leftovers. Should we get something else?"
Two pills at once, enough to grant entry into the Soul Realm—even without knowing the required materials, Xiao Yan understood their value. He immediately pushed the jade box towards Little Fairy Doctor, saying before she could refuse, "He must be sincere; please accept them."
The value of the gift Lei Jingxiao gave shocked everyone, including Xuan Yi. However, Lei Jingxiao's family background meant that giving such a gift was nothing to him. Moreover, Lei Jingxiao himself had already advanced to the Soul Spirit Realm, so keeping it for himself was of no use. Giving it to Little Fairy Doctor was very suitable. From this point of view, Lei Jingxiao's choice was quite good.
Therefore, Xiao Yan advised Little Fairy Doctor that there was no need to be polite; accepting the pill would be the best choice. Seeing that Xiao Yan had said so, Little Fairy Doctor thanked Lei Jingxiao and then readily accepted the pill.
When Lei Jingxiao saw that Xiao Yixian had accepted the gift, his worries disappeared. In the end, he looked at Xiao Yan with a hint of gratitude in his eyes, as if he was thanking Xiao Yan for persuading Xiao Yixian to accept the gift without minding it. Xiao Yan could only smile helplessly in response.
Fei Tian, who was standing to the side, rubbed his hands together and said with a smile, "This old man didn't prepare a gift for Miss Little Fairy Doctor, but I can tell you some news."
"The forces of Ice River Valley have been purged and consolidated, but now Ice River Valley is leaderless. The Pavilion Master intends to make you the leader of this valley and rename it—Healer Valley!"