Gift

When Lin Xuan returned to the small house where he used to live, Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing were already waiting obediently at the front door.

However, Zhu Zhuqing looked more disheveled in comparison.

"They're all pretty good!"

Through Xiao Wu, Lin Xuan learned about the situation of the three of them during this time.

After nodding slightly, he picked up Xiao Wu and leaped off the Dragon Scale Horse.

After Lin Xuan dismounted, the Dragon Scale Horse flicked its tail slightly and headed towards its stable.

"Brother Xuan, welcome back!"

Dugu Yan looked at Lin Xuan with excitement in her eyes.

However, seeing Xiao Wu clinging to Lin Xuan's arm, he managed to suppress his excitement and the urge to pounce on her.

However, he still walked straight up to Lin Xuan without looking to the side.

Seeing Dugu Yan's pleading expression, Lin Xuan smiled slightly and ruffled her hair vigorously.

Dugu Yan squinted, feeling the familiar aura envelop her once again, and felt an immense sense of satisfaction.

"Brother Xuan!"

Seeing Dugu Yan's appearance, Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth and stepped forward to greet her as well.

However, seeing Dugu Yan's captivated expression after being patted on the head, Zhu Zhuqing's pale face, which had become somewhat pale due to over-training, couldn't help but flush slightly.

She really couldn't do that.

And she had just finished exercising, so she was covered in dirt.

She felt it was still too impolite to greet Lin Xuan in this manner.

Moreover, Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan have both improved their strength, while she has remained stagnant, which makes her somewhat hesitant to face Lin Xuan.

"Hmm, you all did a good job. Let's go. I also had a good trip, so I'll share some with you."

Lin Xuan did not respond to Zhu Zhuqing's distant attitude.

Moreover, Zhu Zhuqing is indeed in a rather disheveled state right now.

He immediately put his arms around Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan respectively and walked into the courtyard.

Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a sense of emptiness and regret.

He followed the three men into the courtyard with his head down.

"During my absence, you all improved to varying degrees, and I have witnessed your progress."

Lin Xuan lay on the familiar recliner, with Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan attending to him on either side.

Zhu Zhuqing took the opportunity to change her clothes and knelt down beside Lin Xuan, massaging his legs.

When she heard the word "promotion," her body visibly stiffened for a moment.

Clearly, she was also afraid that Lin Xuan would dislike her because she hadn't gained an increase in Soul Power.

"Although Zhuqing didn't make any significant progress, I've heard about how hard she worked."

He is the most hardworking of the three of you.

Therefore, as a promise I made earlier."

Lin Xuan looked at Zhu Zhuqing, whose body was somewhat stiff, and took out a black box and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Zhuqing stared blankly at the box handed to her.

Is this for her?

Really?

"No, I can't accept it. Sister Xiao Wu and Sister Yan Yan have both achieved more than me. Although I tried a little, it didn't have any effect."

I absolutely cannot accept this.

Brother Xuan, you should give the reward to Sister Xiao Wu and Sister Yan Yan instead.

Zhu Zhuqing's delicate body trembled instantly, and she immediately looked away, lowering her head as she spoke.

Although she didn't know what was inside the box, Zhu Zhuqing was self-aware.

She did try her best, but nothing comes of it. Compared to Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan, her achievements are nothing at all.

She felt like she was holding a hot potato when she received this reward.

"Pfft!"

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's shy demeanor, Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan couldn't help but stifle their laughter.

However, the way he looked at her softened considerably.

"Take them, they have some too."

Lin Xuan nodded slightly. Regardless, he felt that Zhu Zhuqing's humble attitude was quite good.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing looked up at Lin Xuan and found that his gaze was unwavering. She then looked at Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan, and after seeing them nod slightly, she carefully took the box from Lin Xuan's hands.

"Brother Xuan!"

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Lin Xuan gratefully and thanked him solemnly.

"Zhuqing, quickly open it and see what's inside!"

Seeing this, Xiao Wu quickly leaned over and urged Zhu Zhuqing to open the box and inspect it.

Even Dugu Yan looked at the box in Zhu Zhuqing's hand with curiosity.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing nodded to Xiao Wu, took a deep breath, and then held her breath as she slowly opened the box.

Brush!

Instantly, a beam of black light burst forth from it, along with a dark and gloomy fluctuation of Soul Power.

"Soul Bone!!!"

Zhu Zhuqing exclaimed in surprise after seeing the objects inside clearly.

Instantly, I felt as if the thing in my hand weighed Qian Jun ton.

"Brother Xuan, this, this Soul Bone..."

Zhu Zhuqing was even stuttering a little when she spoke.

This Soul Bone was far too precious; she felt a burning sensation in her hands as she held it.

She felt that even if she sold herself, she probably wouldn't be worth that Soul Bone.

"Take it if I give it to you. I don't like this kind of pretentious politeness."

Lin Xuan interrupted Zhu Zhuqing before she could finish speaking.

Seeing Lin Xuan's actions, Zhu Zhuqing opened her mouth, but ultimately swallowed her refusal.

He gently closed the box and held it in his arms.

The look in her eyes as she gazed at Lin Xuan held a deeper emotion.

"Thank you, Brother Xuan!"

Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head and obediently agreed.

Lin Xuan nodded slightly, satisfied with Zhu Zhuqing's understanding.

As for why they gave Soul Bone instead of Immortal Herb...

He naturally had his own considerations.

Zhu Zhuqing is indeed not qualified to receive a Immortal Herb right now. Even if she were to be given one, it would have to wait until the right opportunity arises.

The Soul Bone given to Zhu Zhuqing was almost identical to that in the Original Work; it was the Right Leg Bone that had been extracted from the Gui Mei.

Its age is as high as 50,000 years.

It belongs to the top-tier Dark Agility Attack type.

"Brother Xuan, what about mine?"

Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing had obtained a top-grade Soul Bone, Dugu Yan knew that it was her turn next. She quickly put on the appearance of a child begging and looked at Lin Xuan with envy.

Here you go.

But I don't have the box anymore. I'll find a place to store it for six months before absorbing it."

Lin Xuan smiled as he looked at Dugu Yan, took out a piece of her Right Leg Bone, and tossed it to Dugu Yan.

However, this Soul Bone is emerald green in color.

It was taken from Bibi Dong's Right Leg Bone, Poison Attribute, 70,000 years old, and of excellent quality.

Brush!

Dugu Yan's eyes lit up instantly upon seeing the Soul Bone.

He quickly reached out and took the Soul Bone, his face full of smiles.

"Brother Xuan!"

Holding the Soul Bone, Dugu Yan gave Lin Xuan a big kiss on the face.

"Alright, take your things and go downstairs. I'm hungry after traveling for so long. Go see if they can prepare some food for me."

After giving Dugu Yan her gift, Lin Xuan didn't mention Xiao Wu's gift at all. Instead, he told Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing to go and prepare some food.

"Okay, Brother Xuan, let's go down and prepare."

Dugu Yan glanced at Xiao Wu and then at Lin Xuan, then quickly got up and pulled Zhu Zhuqing, who was still wondering why she hadn't given Xiao Wu a gift, towards the kitchen.

If Lin Xuan intentionally wanted to get rid of them, it meant that what was about to happen was not suitable for them to see.

Dugu Yan wasn't stupid; she naturally knew how to handle the situation.

"Brother Xuan!"

Seeing this, Xiao Wu didn't feel that Lin Xuan was neglecting her; instead, she wrapped her arms around Lin Xuan even more gently.

Knowing Lin Xuan as she did, it was impossible for him to give gifts to others but not to her.

The reason they were sent away was most likely because the gift they were going to give her was probably quite special.