The Journey of Immortal Cultivation

Chapter 1006 - 551: Gift-Giving Is an Art

Miluo’s lips curved into a slight smile. Huang Fusong Yun and Huangfuming glanced at the three members of the Jin Family, a thoughtful expression in their eyes.

Amidst the crowd’s anticipation, Ning Xiaoxian reached out and unveiled the first piece of red cloth.

The first gift was immediately exposed in front of everyone, but there wasn’t much surprise in their eyes, as it was just a small jade bottle. The jade quality of the bottle was excellent, with a small landscape painting on its surface. Due to the miniature frost array condensed upon it, a faint chill lingered around the bottle, making the landscape seem more ethereal and illusory. However, many gifts of elixirs had already been given by the Immortal Sects today, and since Hidden Stream is an Alchemy Major Sect, everyone was curious about the special nature of the contents of this bottle.

She picked up the jade bottle, her clear voice resonating: "The first gift, three Rejuvenation Pills."

Rejuvenation Pills, what are these? Everyone had only heard of Lifespan Extension Pills and Youthful Elixirs, but never of Rejuvenation Pills. They were all a bit curious, even the Jin sisters perked up their ears. Ning Xiaoxian took in everyone’s expressions, then smiled and said, "The effects of this elixir aren’t particularly remarkable. Besides extending one’s lifespan by twenty years, it can also restore the taker’s appearance to thirty years old, hence the name ’Rejuvenation Pill.’ However, it cannot be combined with the effects of a Lifespan Extension Pill, and one can only take one in a lifetime."

Immediately, the hall was filled with a low hum of whispers. All the women, including the Old Grand Dowager, had their eyes lit up! Previously, no matter how good the gifts from various sects were, she only accepted them gracefully with a smile, knowing full well that their true intent was to appease the Mirror Sea King. The things they brought were merely embellishments, trivial to someone like her who had already enjoyed a lifetime of wealth in the Mortal World in her twilight years.

But this Rejuvenation Pill is truly what she most needed! If the elixir’s effects were as miraculous as the young girl claimed, swallowing this pill would restore her appearance to sixty years old!

What does it mean for looks to revert suddenly by thirty years? A fifty-year-old lady could possess again the bashfulness of a girl in her twenties; a sixty-year-old woman could once more experience the fullness and vigor of a thirty-year-old maiden!

Which woman doesn’t love beauty, which woman doesn’t fear the passage of time? Even among the female cultivators in this venue, many due to aptitude and fortune only truly embarked upon the path of cultivation in middle age. Their skin can become delicate, their appearance ageless, yet the lines and features on their faces are fixed in middle age, never returning to their youthful, blooming beauty.

"Is what you said true?" A female cultivator among the guests couldn’t help but ask, unable to suppress the urgency in her voice.

"I had someone test it, and it was effective. After all, there are three of these pills; why doesn’t the Old Grand Dowager try one, and let everyone witness the result?" Ning Xiaoxian smiled, noticing the delight on the faces of the Huangfu family members, though they were a little hesitant. She immediately understood: "Originally, I should have demonstrated the effects of this elixir myself. Unfortunately, I’m not yet thirty, so if I took this pill, wouldn’t I revert to the appearance of an infant? Furthermore, all the sect members behind me belong to the Demon Clan, so the decades-spanning effects mean nothing to them."

Amused by her words, many guests revealed smiles, while more caught on to the unintentional information she divulged, thinking to themselves: "Oh, for a cultivator, this girl is indeed quite young!"

Before Huang Fusong Yun could say anything, the Old Grand Dowager already spoke, looking warmly at Ning Xiaoxian: "I am willing to try."

She ultimately couldn’t resist such temptation. Finding someone else to test it would only waste a precious Rejuvenation Pill. She’s old; if taking it results in death, so be it. Besides, the gift unveiled by this young girl at her birthday banquet is unlikely to be poisonous or fake. With such low risks, why not take the chance?

After swallowing the pill, it takes dozens of breaths to see its effect. Huang Fusong Yun, understanding her thoughts, ordered the maid to bring a screen, gently assisting the Old Grand Dowager to the back. Once the Rejuvenation Pill takes effect, there will be changes in her skin. Although most of the guests here are cultivators, at such a public occasion, it would be inappropriate to release Divine Thought to spy.

Time slowly passed with everyone eagerly waiting. Suddenly, a maid’s exclamation of surprise was heard from behind the screen!

Huang Fusong Yun, who had been fully attentive, abruptly raised his head and asked, "What’s happened!"