The third bead?! How many of these beads are there?
Why does it appear on this decoration called the blue aquamarine pearl? Why would something from the secular world attract the attention of the cultivation realm? Could it be that this bead, like the Dragon B@lls, needs to be concentrated and then shouted out for a wish to be granted?
Uh… alright, I admit that those with rich imaginations tend to think wildly.
This bead is a birthday gift from Hao De to Grandpa. I need to find a way to get my hands on that bead. Although it’s somewhat disrespectful, as the head of the Xia family, asking for it should yield results.
At this moment, it was Fatty’s dad’s turn to present his gift. Hao De’s blue aquamarine pearl elicited cheers all around. I wonder what Uncle Hao will give; however, Uncle Hao’s financial situation isn’t great, so he probably won’t offer anything too extravagant given his limited resources.
“Dad, I don’t have much money and can’t afford expensive items, so our whole family worked together to make you a bowl of longevity noodles. I hope you’ll like it,” Uncle Hao said as he presented the noodles.
Uncle Hao has quite a clever head; this gift is well thought out. Even though they lack funds, it contains Fatty’s family’s heartfelt intentions—Grandpa should appreciate it.
“I like it! I like it!” Grandpa laughed heartily as he received the noodles and picked up his chopsticks in preparation to taste them.
However, just when this warm and touching scene unfolded, someone had to jump in and cause trouble.
“Old Mr. Hao, as the eldest son of the Hao family, sending just a bowl of longevity noodles seems somewhat inadequate doesn’t it? Our Yang family even brought you a Tang Sancai longevity peach plate!” Yang Weize suddenly stood up to stir things up. At first, I was surprised by his interruption but quickly came back down to earth.
Although the lower four families aren’t as wealthy or powerful as the four major families, they still engage in underhanded battles among themselves just like those big families do. Seeing an opportunity here, Yang Weize seized upon it—he truly is not a good person.
However, what he said hit home; no matter how much Grandpa liked those longevity noodles, outsiders wouldn’t view them that way. With Yang Weize’s words added into the mix, I’m afraid that this could harm the reputation of the Hao family since larger families place significant value on fame and profit; thus Yang Weize’s remark was indeed piercingly accurate.
Even knowing he was provoking us didn’t mean we could retaliate angrily against him.
“Who says Uncle Hao only sent over a bowl of longevity noodles?” I stood up directly from my seat and looked at Yang Weize defiantly.
Yang Weize frowned at me; evidently he still held grudges about earlier when I played tricks on him.
“Uncle Hao bought an Elixir of Longevity worth thirty million yuan and left it with me—did you forget?” I smiled while looking at Uncle Hao.
Uncle Hao froze there for a moment without knowing what to say since this all happened so suddenly.
Yang Weize sneered: “An Elixir of Longevity worth thirty million yuan? How come I’ve never heard about such thing?”
“That just proves you’re short-sighted with limited knowledge!” I said playfully while looking at Yang Weize.Yang Weize gritted his teeth before replying: “You an unknown wild brat dare say I’m lacking in knowledge—I am actually the eldest son of the Yang family!”
So being their eldest son makes him impressive? Pfft! As if that made me feel insignificant as head of the Xia family! Calling me some wild brat—ha!
Since that’s how he wants to play it then there’s no need for me to show Sun Jing any consideration anymore.
“Grandpa,” I announced loudly enough for everyone to hear while stepping onto stage, “this is an Elixir of Longevity specially bought by Uncle Hao for you—it’s worth ten million yuan—you must keep hold of it carefully! If some people doubt its value you can take it right now and prove its effectiveness by consuming it!”
I walked directly up onto stage handing over a vial containing elixirs into Grandpa’s hands. What they call an Elixir of Longevity is merely a Washing Marrow Pill after all; however, for ordinary people, it’s akin to immortal medicine! But when I mentioned its value being ten million yuan, that’s not exaggeration at all; if auctioned off during previous exchange meetings, its price could easily surpass one hundred million!
The Washing Marrow Pill can help people cleanse their meridians and refine their marrow, improving their natural aptitude. Those ancient martial sects that are aware of its effects would probably fight tooth and nail to get their hands on it.
Uncle Hao tugged at me and whispered, “Xia Tian, you must not act recklessly!”
“Uncle Hao, you can trust me when I, Xia Tian, take action!” I replied with a smile.
After thinking for a moment, Uncle Hao nodded to Grandpa Hao, who then took out the pill and consumed it.
The Washing Marrow Pill dissolves instantly upon ingestion, and its effects manifest quickly. Grandpa Hao is old; he must have accumulated quite a bit of toxins in his body. It’s no exaggeration to say that the Washing Marrow Pill will expel these toxins and impurities, promoting longevity.
Before long, Grandpa Hao began to sweat profusely; the color of his sweat was somewhat dark. This situation continued for over ten minutes before it finally subsided.
“This medicine is truly miraculous! I feel much more energetic—it’s as if I’ve become many years younger!” Grandpa Hao exclaimed in astonishment.
However, he had sweated so much that his clothes were now a mess, making him look rather comical.
“Father, why don’t you go wash up for a bit?” Hao De suddenly suggested.
Grandpa Hao also realized something was amiss; he awkwardly smiled and followed Hao De downstairs to clean up.
“This is impossible!” Yang Weize looked utterly incredulous. However, aside from him, everyone else was marveling at the miraculous effects of the Longevity Pill.
Not long after, Grandpa Hao returned to the hall after cleaning himself up and changing into fresh clothes.
“Ren’er! This Longevity Pill is truly amazing! This is the best birthday gift I’ve ever received!” Grandpa Hao laughed heartily.
“Grandpa Hao, I also have a gift for you!” Earlier I had Zhang Yu go out to buy me a long gift box containing a hundred-year ginseng root. Although it’s just ginseng—a hundred-year spirit root—it’s still rare in this world!
Earlier when others were giving gifts we didn’t present ours because we were invited by Hao Shuai as juniors; these things are better given privately. But now it felt necessary to present it early since I definitely needed to deal with this Yang Weize properly.
“Oh? What kind of gift do you want to give?” Grandpa Hao asked with a smile.
I gathered my True Qi and said loudly: “I am Xia Tian from the Xia family! Here to celebrate your birthday! Presenting Grandpa Hao with one hundred-year ginseng root! Wishing you longevity like the Southern Mountain!”
Since my words were infused with True Qi, everyone in the hall could hear them clearly. The entire hall fell eerily silent; it seemed like even breathing stopped among those below—especially Yang Weize whose face changed completely—as some others looked at him gleefully. He had just called me an unknown wild brat right before everyone!
But I wasn’t planning on ending things there; signaling Lu Sen made him step onto the stage as well.
“Lu Sen from Jiangnan’s Lu family—the only son—bringing along ten thousand Buddha gold carvings here to congratulate Grandpa Hao on his longevity surpassing that of Mount Nan!” Although Lu Sen didn’t have True Qi himself, my earlier words had already made everything quiet down significantly; thus what he said was heard clearly by all present.
After Lu Sen finished speaking, Diao Sinan followed suit onto the stage saying: “Diao Sinan—the only son of Diao Group’s chairman—representing Diao Group presents specially crafted nurturing medicines wishing grandpa happiness always and enjoying family bliss forever!”
The current head of the Xia family alongside heirs from Jiangnan’s Lu family and Diao Group all came here to congratulate Grandpa Hao—this scene was indeed grand!