He stared at the Jade Marrow Cold Lotus before him, swaying gently in the night sky like a cluster of twinkling stars...
Huang Xuan pinched himself hard.
After a long moment, he finally spoke, his voice hoarse:
"Ji the kid, this... I can't accept it."
"You keep it. It'll be far more useful for your future than for this decaying body of mine."
"I..."
However, before he could finish, Ji Xiu thrust the Treasure Box into his chest.
The youth vaulted onto his deer, facing the biting cold wind. His eyes were clear as he gave a carefree smile:
"Old Huang, an Earth Treasure is priceless. How you deal with it is your business."
"But you funded my medicinal baths to break through to Golden Muscle and Jade Veins, and you helped me out at the Wind and Cloud Association. These are favors."
"I promised to perform Alchemy for you in return for learning your Alchemy Skill."
"As for this Earth Treasure, it's to repay the favors I owe you."
