Half-reclining beneath the large tree, Ming Hao gently took an exquisite gift box from his Spatial Ring.
He carefully offered the gift box to Miss Shui, as though it were an incomparably precious treasure.
"Miss Shui, I picked this gift especially for you in the jewelry section at the last Treasure Hunt Fair. I hope you like it."
Ming Hao smiled as he spoke, a hint of anticipation in his voice.
Miss Shui looked at the gift box in Ming Hao's hands, the corners of her lips lifting into a haughty smile.
"Hmph, I don't want anything from you!"
Despite her words, her hands were far more honest. She swiftly took the gift box, as though afraid Ming Hao might suddenly change his mind.
The sight filled Ming Hao with delight. They began trading stories about the interesting things they had encountered recently, their laughter echoing through the air from time to time.
Time flew, and two hours passed in the blink of an eye.
Qing Yun, Lin Yong, and the others finally finished collecting the Monthly Stipend Pouches, filling more than a dozen Heaven-Earth Bags.
Brilliant smiles spread across everyone's faces as they gazed at all those Heaven-Earth Bags.
Happy times were always fleeting, however. A little while later, Shui Yanbin and the others pulled Miss Shui away, having matters to attend to.
Before leaving, Miss Shui repeatedly reminded Ming Hao to visit her at the Pill Hall.
Ming Hao readily agreed, looking forward to seeing Miss Shui again himself.
After Miss Shui and the others left, Lin Qi and Lin Xue also said their goodbyes to Ming Hao before turning to leave.
Lin Qinqin walked up to Ming Hao and gave him a warm hug.
Though brief, the embrace was filled with sincere affection, and she