novelraw Chapter 926: Giving Gifts
Chapter 926: Giving Gifts
Han Yu had expected the others to bring gifts for Lady Rot Rose.
What he had not expected was that he himself would somehow become part of the entertainment of the evening.
Still, now that the atmosphere had relaxed considerably after Master Swamp Leech’s emotional breakdown, Han Yu decided it was appropriate to distribute the remaining gifts he had brought. Refusing to do so after gifting only Lady Rot Rose would create awkwardness, especially among Legacy Disciples who were all prideful creatures in one way or another.
Thankfully, Meng Jueyan had prepared for exactly this possibility.
Han Yu reached into his storage ring once more and calmly spoke.
"I prepared small gifts for the others as well."
Mistress Love Wine immediately leaned forward again with sparkling eyes.
"You prepared one for me too?"
Han Yu already regretted this.
Still, there was no turning back now.
He first looked toward Daoist Blood Pool and took out a dark crimson metal case nearly the size of a human torso. The moment it landed on the floor with a heavy thud, everyone heard dense metallic clanking from inside.
Daoist Blood Pool raised a brow.
Han Yu opened the case.
Inside were six heavy black bracelets covered in crimson inscriptions.
"These are Blood Mountain Gravity Bands," Han Yu explained. "I had them forged using Thousand Refined Spirit Steel mixed with Crimson Earth Sand. They can increase pressure on the body gradually during cultivation."
Daoist Blood Pool’s eyes immediately brightened.
He picked one up and actually grinned.
"A body cultivation treasure."
Han Yu nodded.
"They can withstand tremendous force. You should be able to use them even in the Dao Shell realm."
Daoist Blood Pool laughed loudly.
"Good! Very good!"
He immediately slapped the bands onto one arm, causing the floor beneath him to crack slightly from the sudden increase in weight.
Mistress Love Wine rolled her eyes.
"Muscle freak receives heavier shackles. Truly a perfect romance."
Daoist Blood Pool ignored her entirely, already clearly pleased with the gift.
Han Yu then turned toward Daoist Snake Face.
For him, Han Yu withdrew a long narrow jade container filled with several carefully preserved herbs floating in dark liquid.
Daoist Snake Face’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Inside were several black flowers with silver veins running across the petals.
"Void Venom Orchids," Han Yu said calmly. "A trader from the western marshes acquired them accidentally from an underground cavern."
Daoist Snake Face finally showed visible interest.
"These flowers absorb poisonous mist naturally..."
Han Yu nodded.
"I heard they are useful when refining serpent toxins."
Daoist Snake Face opened the container slightly and inhaled the scent before closing it again carefully.
"A thoughtful gift."
Coming from a man as strange as Daoist Snake Face, that was practically enthusiastic praise.
Han Yu then slowly looked toward Master Swamp Leech.
The man seemed nervous for some reason.
Han Yu genuinely had difficulty understanding how someone so horrifying could somehow behave like a bullied child.
Still, he took out a large black crystal jar filled with pale green liquid.
Within the liquid floated dozens of tiny translucent worms that glowed faintly.
Master Swamp Leech instantly froze.
Han Yu explained calmly.
"These are Moon Dew Spirit Larvae. They naturally consume decaying spiritual toxins and stabilize mutated parasite colonies."
Master Swamp Leech stared at the jar silently.
Then his strange leech-mouth trembled.
"You... remembered my research..."
Han Yu immediately sensed another massive wave of emotional energy.
This time it was Joy mixed with Sadness.
Master Swamp Leech carefully accepted the jar like it contained the greatest treasure in existence.
"No one has gifted me research materials before..." he said emotionally.
Mistress Love Wine looked horrified.
"That somehow sounds even sadder than your crying."
Master Swamp Leech clutched the jar protectively.
Han Yu honestly felt slightly bad for him now.
Finally...
There remained the most troublesome recipient.
Mistress Love Wine smiled brightly the moment Han Yu looked toward her.
"My turn?"
Han Yu already felt danger approaching.
Still, he maintained composure and took out a delicate wine flask carved from pink crystal jade. Alongside it was a small silk pouch containing several glowing peach colored petals.
Mistress Love Wine accepted them immediately.
"The wine is called Spring Heart Dew," Han Yu explained. "It has mild warming effects on spiritual veins and enhances dual cultivation efficiency."
Mistress Love Wine’s smile widened dangerously.
"And these petals?"
"Blushing Spirit Peach Blossoms," Han Yu replied. "Burning them during meditation helps calm mental disturbances."
Mistress Love Wine stared at him for several long seconds.
Then suddenly her eyes softened dramatically.
"You remembered the headaches I mentioned after cultivation..."
Han Yu internally cursed.
He had only mentioned it because Meng Jueyan had insisted that personalized details improved gift quality.
Apparently she had been correct.
Too correct.
Before Han Yu could react, Mistress Love Wine suddenly lunged across the table and wrapped herself around him.
"You really do care about me!"
Han Yu nearly choked.
"Wait!"
Her body pressed firmly against his while the scent of flowers and her pheromones assaulted his senses instantly.
Han Yu immediately tried prying her off.
Unfortunately for him...
Mistress Love Wine was in the Dao Shell realm.
Trying to physically overpower her was about as effective as a mortal trying to wrestle a dragon.
"You can’t just jump people!" Han Yu protested while struggling.
Mistress Love Wine only hugged him tighter.
"You gifted me wine and flowers. That is practically a confession."
"That is absolutely not what that means!"
Daoist Blood Pool burst into roaring laughter again while even Daoist Snake Face looked entertained now.
Master Swamp Leech looked devastated.
"Love Wine never hugs me..."
Han Yu used nearly all his strength trying to separate himself from the woman.
It accomplished nothing.
He suddenly remembered with painful clarity why he had utterly failed resisting her during that infamous dual cultivation incident a while ago.
Thankfully, Lady Rot Rose finally intervened before Han Yu completely lost his dignity.
She lightly waved her pipe.
Red smoke instantly curled around the two of them before forcibly separating Mistress Love Wine from Han Yu and gently pulling her back toward her seat.
Lady Rot Rose coughed lightly.
"Love Wine. Behave yourself."
Mistress Love Wine pouted dramatically.
"You are no fun."