In the time it took to say a few words, a few more descendants from the side branches presented their gifts. They weren't too valuable, and could only be said to be average. Chu Yuntian maintained his smile.
Lin Yi suddenly turned to ask Chu Tianlu, "What gift did you prepare? Although this old man doesn't really like you, he's still your grandfather."
Chu Tianlu felt extremely awkward when Lin Yi called his grandfather 'old man' to his face. He could only pretend that he didn't hear it. He lowered his head and said, "I originally wanted to use the inner core as a gift, but after Chu Hengding snatched it away, I could only think of other ways. To be honest, the things I've prepared now are only about the same as what my cousins just gave me."
With Chu Tianlu's identity as a direct descendant, it was already very degrading for him to give something about the same as a descendant from the side branches. Lin Yi chuckled and said, "Then don't give it to me. Otherwise, your grandfather will be angry at you again."
Without waiting for Chu Tianlu to speak, Lin Yi raised his chin in Chu Hengding's direction and said, "You should go and get the inner core back in a while. Since you prepared it, why should that old man benefit from it? Am I right?"
Chu Tianlu said solemnly, "Senior Lin is right. Besides, the inner core still belongs to you. Before I give you the pill recipe, the inner core can't be considered mine. Don't worry, Senior Lin. I'm going to throw caution to the wind today. I'll definitely get the inner core back. "
Lin Yi smiled faintly. He thought, if you can successfully get the inner core back, the sun will definitely rise from the west.
No matter what, it was time to retract the clues he'd planted earlier. If everything went smoothly, not only would Chu Tianlu be able to wash away his grievances and regain his rightful position, he could also destroy Duanmu Yu's marriage alliance.
After a short while, Chu Hengding's youngest son, Chu Tianhao, appeared with an antique purple-red wooden box. He held his head high and chest out.
"Grandson Chu Tianhao wishes Grandpa a long and boundless life and eternal happiness. This is a small token Grandson has prepared for Grandpa. I hope Grandpa will like it." Chu Tianhao had an obedient look on his face. After he finished speaking, he firmly kowtowed three times.
This was much more sincere than the branch family members from before. Chu Yuntian immediately laughed and said, "Good, good, good. You really are my good grandson. Hurry up and get up. Next time, don't knock so hard. Did it hurt?"
"Grandson's childish affection towards grandfather cannot be expressed without a heavy kowtow. I ask grandfather to understand this." Chu Tianhao's face was serious, as if he was speaking the truth.
"A cultivator at the peak of the late Foundation Establishment stage kowtowed three times and didn't even make a crack on the bricks on the ground. He actually has the nerve to say it's heavy!" Duanmu Yu, who was at the side, suddenly curled his lips and muttered.
It just so happened that she was muttering right after Chu Tianhao finished speaking. Everyone in the hall was silent, waiting to see what Chu Tianhao would give Chu Yuntian. Thus, Duanmu Yu's whisper was just loud enough for everyone to hear. After all, they were all cultivators, and having good hearing and sight was a basic quality.
Chu Tianhao's pretty face immediately flushed red. He knew Duanmu Yu, and as long as he could gain Chu Yuntian's favor, he was completely confident in marrying this beautiful woman.
However, he hadn't expected that this woman he had coveted for so long would suddenly say something so sarcastic. It really put him on the spot.
Chu Yuntian's smile also froze. Fortunately, Ye Qingcheng reacted quickly and immediately scolded, "Duanmu Yu, what nonsense are you spouting? Hurry up and apologize to Senior Chu and Young Master Tianhao!"
Duanmu Yu snorted softly, her face full of reluctance. With her personality, she wouldn't do anything rude. However, when she thought about the possibility of marrying this pretty boy, Lin Yi's figure suddenly flashed through her mind. Thus, for some reason, she couldn't help but stab Chu Tianhao.
With Ye Qingcheng's excuse, Chu Yuntian immediately laughed and waved his hand. "It's fine, it's fine. Sect Master Ye, don't be too serious. It's normal for young people to like to joke around. As old people, can't we see our descendants playing around in front of us?"
The implication was that he had already regarded Duanmu Yu as his own descendant. As for her rudeness, he wouldn't pursue it any further.
Ye Qingcheng smiled knowingly. "Senior Chu is indeed broad-minded. It's admirable. Oh right, Young Master Tianhao's birthday gift seems to be an extremely precious treasure. Hurry up and let us broaden our horizons."
These two were both wily old foxes. With just a few words, they smoothed out the sudden situation. Ye Qingcheng complimented and then took the opportunity to shift the topic to Chu Tianhao. There was no trace of deliberate intent.
Chu Tianhao kindly said, "This little girl dares to not give me face. Wait until I marry her and see how I'll deal with her!"
Hearing Ye Qingcheng mention his gift, Chu Tianhao hurriedly put away the petty thoughts in his heart. Full of energy, he held the purple-red wooden box in a position parallel to his forehead.
"Grandpa, this is the inner core of a Nascent Soul stage sea beast that I've collected with great effort. I hope it can help grandpa refine a Nascent Soul Golden Core and reach a higher level!" Chu Tianhao said proudly and slowly opened the purple-red wooden box.
A touch of faint blue light rose from the wooden box, and waves of pure spiritual power faintly emitted from the wooden box.
There was a sudden gasp in the hall. There were many Nascent Soul stage old monsters present. This Nascent Soul stage sea beast's inner core was absolutely attractive to them.
Chu Yuntian was also surprised and happy. He was happy that Chu Tianhao was able to find a Nascent Soul stage sea beast's inner core. Moreover, this inner core was the size of two fists. If it was used to refine a Nascent Soul Golden Core, it could be divided into at least three portions. If he found an alchemist to refine the inner core, three portions of materials could basically guarantee a pill.
But he was surprised that Chu Tianhao actually took out a Nascent Soul stage sea beast's inner core. Didn't he know that there were more than ten Nascent Soul stage old monsters here? Didn't he know that an ordinary man's wealth would cause him to get into trouble? Didn't he know that he was only the weakest early Nascent Soul stage? If someone tried to rob him, who would help him keep the inner core?
Feeling the greedy gazes of the surrounding Nascent Soul stage old monsters, Chu Yuntian wished he could immediately put away the inner core. However, under the watchful eyes of so many people, doing so was a bit too unsightly. Moreover, what he wanted to see had already been seen, so there was no point in putting it away.
"Grandpa, he's lying! This inner core was prepared by me for grandpa!" Just as Chu Yuntian was struggling between joy and worry in his heart, Chu Tianlu appeared out of nowhere and stood next to Chu Tianhao, glaring at him. To be continued.
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