Lulu's heart sank, and she looked up at Bai Yaoyao. A flicker of panic crossed Bai Yaoyao's eyes, and Lulu caught it.
Feeling unsettled, Bai Yaoyao instantly lost interest in chatting. She took out two portions of the mutant duck meat from before and told Meng Qilin, "These are for you."
"Mutant beast meat?"
"Yes." Too impatient to explain, Bai Yaoyao pulled out a dagger and slashed her own arm, startling them both.
Before they could ask, they saw the wound on Bai Yaoyao's arm beginning to heal. They looked up in astonishment, and Meng Qilin caught on. "Because you ate this mutant beast meat?"
Bai Yaoyao nodded.
She had already tested it. Eating more would have no further effect, and one portion was just enough for one person.
Then she took out two portions of medicinal liquor that Spatial Monkey had made by steeping processed vajra vine, with a little spirit spring water added.
Both men knew quality when they saw it and immediately understood the value of these gifts. They were all meant for their grandfathers, which left them feeling a little embarrassed to accept.
"Take them and get going. Hurry up and get back to work!" Bai Yaoyao waved impatiently at them.
Only then did Meng Qilin and Xie Shannan accept the gifts and turn to leave.
They had meant to return the favor, but instead of managing that, they had received two more generous gifts.
After they returned, Meng Qilin wanted to have a word with Xie Shannan. Seeing him clutching the two gifts and grinning like an idiot, he forced himself to hold back.
I'd better not talk to this idiot again today. He'll be the death of me.
After taking a few steps, he saw that Xie Shannan still wore that same besotted grin