UGB Chapter 36 Gifts
Chapter 36 Gifts
"That's true. You were recently promoted to commander, so you're definitely too busy." Bai Jingming nodded, agreeing with Bai Xuangu's assessment.
Immediately, he said earnestly, "You must never leave this Zhilu Turtle alone with the two children. The matter of monsters eating people has happened many times in the Fifth House."
Even if the monster that injured people is killed afterward, it will be of no use.
"If your two children suffer any harm because of the Fallen Turtle, I will have done something terribly wrong!"
This tortoise that stopped falling was a gift he gave to Bai Xuan Gu.
It was supposed to be a good thing.
However, if something goes wrong because of the tortoise that stopped falling, it would be a bad thing.
Bai Xuangu nodded and took the opportunity to say, "I have an idea. I have control over the spirit boats in the Clan Guard Hall, and I have also refined small spirit boats that I can use on a daily basis. In reality, I don't need any mounts."
"On the contrary, Xuanjing, who was sent away to his family, has only learned water control techniques to a mediocre degree... If he had a Zhilu Turtle as a mount, it would be very useful, whether for daily shopping trips to the market or for escaping in times of crisis."
"You want to give the Zhilu Turtle to Xuanjing?" Bai Jingcheng glanced at Bai Xuangu and said, "There's no need to discuss this with me; this is a matter between you brothers!"
Bai Xuangu said, "In the end, it was you, Second Uncle, who gave it to me..."
Although Bai Jingcheng said he didn't need to consult him, Bai Xuangu's special request for his opinion still pleased him somewhat.
"It's no big deal. I'll get a beast-taming technique and a spirit beast bag later, and equip Xuanjing with a complete set of beast-taming gear."
Bai Jingcheng waved his hand dismissively.
"Second Uncle, let me take care of the spirit beast bag and the beast taming technique. How can I let you spend so much money!" Bai Xuangu refused repeatedly.
Bai Jingming scoffed, "Is Xuanjing your brother or my nephew?"
"That's settled then. What, do you think I can't come up with these spirit stones?"
"I'm already so old, and I'm destined to fail at Foundation Establishment. How many more years can I live? If I just keep holding onto spirit stones and don't spend them, what am I going to do with them in the clan's cemetery?"
"As for you, you're so young. If you spend more spirit stones on cultivation, and if you can reach the Foundation Establishment stage in the future, fulfilling your father's long-cherished wish, then when I see your father in the afterlife, I won't have any regrets!"
"Besides, Mingyuan is also about to enter the Dao in the next few years. His aptitude is not as good as yours, so it will take more resources to train him..."
"Second Uncle!" At this moment, Bai Xuanjing arrived in the courtyard with Lu Jinyan.
"Xuanjing is here. You heard what Xuan Gu and I said. This Zhiluo Turtle is yours."
"I'll bring you the spirit beast pouch and beast taming technique another day; consider it an early gift for this year's clan gathering," Bai Jingming said with a smile.
The Bai family holds a clan gathering every three years, and there is a tradition of hanging gifts.
The term "guālǐ" refers to the spiritual offerings given by a very close elder to a younger person.
However, it is generally only young men who have not yet reached adulthood who have the custom of hanging gifts.
Bai Xuanjing was long past the age of receiving gifts from elders.
He never expected that, without even realizing it, the tortoise would end up in his hands.
For him, this is actually a good thing.
He currently does not possess advanced water control techniques, nor does he have a suitable escape device.
As a demon beast skilled in escape, the fact that the Zhiluo Turtle could be used as a mount by the disciples of the Liuyun Sect indicates that it must have unique abilities in the art of escape.
As for the cultivation of demonic beasts... if you want a demonic beast to be upgraded to a higher rank, you will naturally need a lot of resources.
However, if it is just used as a mount, the tortoise can be raised by letting it forage in the sea on its own.
Although Bai Xuanjing was willing to accept the Fall-Stopping Turtle, he wanted to refuse the storage bag and the beast-taming technique.
He is now quite wealthy.
You can exchange for spirit beast bags and beast taming techniques yourself.
Over the years, he has grown up under the protection of his two elders, Bai Xuangu and Bai Jingming.
Now that they have the strength, they no longer want to consume the resources of their elders.
So he quickly cupped his hands in refusal.
"Hmph, you're just a polite kid to the core, not as good as me at all."
Your grandfather died young, and I was raised by your father. I always accepted whatever he gave me without hesitation!
Seeing this, Bai Jingming immediately puffed out his beard and glared, letting out a light snort, "If you're going to be so polite, then we'll skip this meal!"
After saying that, he waved his sleeve, as if he was about to leave.
Bai Xuanjing and Bai Xuangu exchanged a helpless glance, then quickly forced a wry smile and said, "I want it, I want it, okay? Second Uncle, please don't go!"
Bai Jingming's expression softened slightly, his gaze shifting between Bai Xuangu and Bai Xuanjing, his eyes suddenly becoming somewhat dazed.
Today is just like when he was a boy.
"Decades have passed in a blur, it feels like a cycle!" Bai Jingming sighed inwardly as he recalled his youth and his elder brother who had died many years ago.
His talent in cultivation and alchemy was actually only average.
The reason I've gotten to where I am today is partly because I've worked hard and accumulated enough seniority.
On the other hand, it is also inseparable from the help and support of Baek Hyun-kyung's father back then.
Bai Xuanjing's father was the Foundation Establishment seed that the third branch of the family specifically named back then!
Even today, Bai Xuan Valley can only be said to be able to catch up with it.
"Huh, I didn't even notice, you've already reached the fourth level of Qi Refining?" After calming down, Bai Jingming noticed Bai Xuanjing's cultivation level and was somewhat surprised.
He had only met Bai Xuanjing once a year ago.
At that time, Bai Xuanjing was only at the third level of Qi Refining!
Bai Xuanjing nodded, "I broke through by sheer luck not long ago!"
"Great! Let's have a few more drinks today!" Bai Jingming said with a smile.
"Uncle Qingshan recently gave me some orange thorn wine, all of which has been infused with fireflies. I'll drink this today!"
"This must be your elder brother from the Lu family, right?" Bai Jingming then narrowed his eyes and looked at Lu Jinyan.
Judging from his expression, Bai Xuangu had probably already brought up Lu Jinyan's request when he brought him here.
It's just that you can't tell what he's thinking.
Bai Jingming's cultivation level was at the peak of Qi Refining, which was a level higher than Lu Jinyan's.
In addition, given Bai Jingming's prominent position in the Bai family, Lu Jinyan appeared somewhat reserved.
"My name is Lu Jinyan. I greet Steward Bai!" Lu Jinyan bowed respectfully.
"No need to address me as steward. Since you are the cousin of the Xuan Gu brothers, just call me Second Uncle, just like them," Bai Jingming said with a smile, showing no formality.
Then, the group sat down at the stone table in the courtyard and started chatting.
"Xuanjing, how's the Yellow Jade Pill coming along?"
After chatting for a while, Bai Jingming suddenly asked about Huang Yudan's progress.
After asking, he chuckled and stroked his beard, saying, "If you ask me, the younger generation of our third branch are all quite clever."
No one told them, but they all seemed to have suddenly understood, and several of them finished refining the Yellow Jade Pill ahead of schedule and handed it over to their families.
"It's all about showing off their strength; it seems they've all got their eyes on Fire Vein C8!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanjing's heart stirred.
It seems that he and Bai Xuanlin are not the only ones determined to use Huang Yudan as an opportunity to shine.
He was just looking for a suitable opportunity to mention Huang Yudan, and now the opportunity has come.