Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

The crowd burst into laughter, making the atmosphere lively and bustling, as everyone gathered to see whose gift was the most novel.

The Third Elder watched quietly, a subtle smile curling at her lips as she observed the disciples enjoying themselves, yet a faint pang of jealousy stirred in her heart.

This Lingruo is really inconsiderate. Though I'm over three hundred years old, am I not entitled to receive gifts? I don't expect anything too expensive from you.

In fact, if the Third Elder were to be more gracious to men, the gifts she would receive would pile up like mountains. But she would always give away anything a man gifted her to the stray dogs on the roadside.

But even so, isn't there any woman who doesn't look forward to receiving gifts?

"Third Elder, You Su has been greatly helped by you since his arrival at the mountain. Please accept this token of my appreciation."

A soft voice called out to the Third Elder, without disturbing the merriment around them.

The beautiful woman looked on in surprise at You Su, who was holding a delicate brocade box, her enchanting eyes flickered with a complex expression.

"It's all been just a small effort, and I've asked you for not a few favors myself, so let's skip the gift."

"Third Elder, you jest. There are many who can assist you, yet you chose to entrust You Su, which is a sign of favor. You Su hasn't seen much of the world, and this humble gift must be accepted, otherwise, I shall feel deeply ashamed."

Ashamed, and uneasy...

The Third Elder crossed her arms, feeling a trace of discomfort on her heart, giving a slight nudge with her arm.

"In that case, I shall graciously accept it."

You Su obediently handed over the brocade box, and as the Third Elder slowly opened it, her eyes widened instantly. Inside the two palm-sized boxes was a collection of multicolored soil.

"Is this the Five-Colored Soil from the bottom of Jade Ring Pool?!"

"Indeed it is."

After the incident at Jade Ring Pool, Venerable Chengtao rewarded You Su with a Qiankun Bag, which contained a box of this precious Five-Colored Soil, upon which the lotus and lotus roots of Jade Ring Pool thrive.

The Qiankun Bag was entirely given to his junior sister, and it was only during an idle chat that he realized this rare soil might be more useful to the Third Elder, who enjoyed cultivating Spirit Plants.

The Third Elder was silent for a moment, sighing, "You have been thoughtful."

She also realized that her standing in You Su's heart was fairly high. The truth revealed during the candid confession after drinking, where You Su stated he wouldn't betray Bihua Peak, was not a lie.

"This is all You Su should do."

"With Jade Ring Pool closed off, the Five-Colored Soil is now extinct in the outside world. With you giving me such a precious gift, what do you wish from me in return? Don't say no reciprocation is necessary, as I am a Venerable after all, and there's no reason to accept favors from juniors without reciprocation."

But You Su was prepared, "I would like the Third Elder to grant me a bottle of wine, something that doesn't intoxicate, for a little sip to enjoy."

"Wine?"

The Third Elder's eyebrows furrowed subtly, feeling a certain tension.

For what reason does You Su suddenly ask me for wine? This is a first. Could it be that he remembers what happened that day and intends to confront me openly?

If he were such a brazen person, I surely wouldn't tolerate it silently!

"Why do you want wine?!"

You Su thought for a moment, deciding it was better to inform the Third Elder now than to encounter complications later with his sister's wedding, so he withheld the crucial information and said:

"Today, Master wants the four of us, disciples, to gather and celebrate, hence I wish to request a bottle of non-intoxicating wine."

The Third Elder, realizing her overthinking, appeared suddenly enlightened.

I knew You Su wasn't someone reckless and disorderly...

You Su, feeling comfortable enough to ask her for wine, further demonstrated that there was nothing fishy in his heart.

This won't do...

The Third Elder resolved to ensure she wasn't taking a loss in silence, determined to secure this youth.

Suddenly, a glittering glass wine jug appeared in the beautiful woman's hand, containing milky white nectar.

You Su could only smell a rich, milky fragrance, quite pleasing, secretly thinking it must be good wine.

But the name of the wine that the Third Elder mentioned next made his eyelids twitch, nearly causing him to bow down in apology.

"This is Ice Milk Wine."