Chapter 51 (1/2)

Translator: Radiant  Editor: Radiant

That night within Snowrock Castle.

The long table was filled with a variety of dishes. Xue Ying was seated right at the head of the table, with Zong Ling and Tong San on his left and right respectively. Opposite him was his brother and his female friend, with You Yue beside on her other side.

“Brother, this is Ji Rong, one of teacher’s disciples as well. She also lives within Water Rites Town.” Qing Shi had a slight blush on his face, even though he still said it simply.

“Ji Rong? Haha…” Xue Ying laughed haughtily, “you can call me big brother like how Qing Shi does!”

“Ji Rong meets Xue Ying big brother.” Ji Rong said crisply, her voice was soothing to the ear.

This Miss Ji Rong seemed to be quite young, as young as his little brother. She was not that tall, and can be considered petite. Although, with her beautiful eyes, she could also be called a beauty. Quite a fitting pair with his brother. Unknowingly… his little brother had already grown up from that small snotty child to having a girlfriend by his side.

Having said that, he himself had not even dated a girl before in his life! Even though he was quite close with You Yue, he was not in the mood to clarify his relationship with her as the matter of saving his parents was still looming overhead.

“Even though we’re only meeting for the first time, I’ve prepared a little gift for you. Please accept it.” Xue Ying said, while taking out a white crystal box.

“Go accept it!” Qing Shi encouraged his girlfriend.

Ji Rong walked towards Xue Ying, receiving the gift from him. “Thank you, big brother Xue Ying.”

“Haha…” Xue Ying laughed happily. Although he was a little embarrassed of the lavish gifts he bought for his little brother, You Yue, Uncle Zong, Uncle Tong, he did not think of getting one for his little brother’s girlfriend. After all, this was his first time meeting her, and thus, he momentarily forgot about her! It was only after knowing that his brother was bringing his girlfriend to dinner that he hurriedly prepared an appropriate gift for her.

Fortunately, the mission he partook this time was very rewarding. Within the storage treasure of that Demonic Emissary was a box of Jewelry which should have been obtained from somewhere on the emissary’s journey. After calculating the net worth of all the jewelry within the box, the total value should amount to 10,000 gold. Thus, Xue Ying selected one of the beautiful jewelry from within, and enclosed it inside a beautiful crystal box before giving it to Ji Rong. It should approximately be worth a thousand gold.

Still, she was only his little brother’s girlfriend, and not his fiancée. Thus, 1000 gold was considered to be the right value for her! After all, in some parts of the county, there are families who worked for an entire year only to earn a thousand gold.

“Brother, this time, you came back quite early.”

“This time, I went to the County City to buy some gifts for you and You Yue.” Xue Ying smiled at his words. “You Yue, this is for you.”

After saying, Xue Ying took out a staff and a purple mage robe for her.

“Xue Ying big brother, this is for me?” You Yue hesitated after looking at the gifts. She could immediately discern that the staff was very valuable and the robe was extraordinary. “This staff is made of Wind Yin Wood, and is very precious. I…”

“Since I’ve already decided to give you, just accept it.” Xue Ying nodded smilingly. That staff was only worth 2000 gold, whereas that robe worth 18,000 gold! Being a heaven’s grade mage protective equipment, it would definitely cost a lot.

‘If I let this little brat know that the robe is for a Heaven Mage, I doubt she will accept it.’ Xue Ying chuckled.

“En.” You Yue finally accepted the gifts.

Ji Rong, who was seated beside You Yue, looked at that staff and the mage. Her expression changed slightly.

“Brother, what about me? Didn’t you say you bought something for me too?” Qing Shi could no longer remain patient after that.

“What’s the hurry?” Xue Ying glanced at him. “Looking at you behaving like a monkey… I’ll give it to you after dinner.”

“You are doing this deliberately!” Qing Shi felt helpless after hearing that.

“Precisely. I’m deliberately doing this. Mages usually have patience, so take this as an opportunity to discipline yourself.” Xue Ying lightly nodded.

“Oh.” Qing Shi could only obediently listen to his brother’s words.

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