Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 317: The Gift

Chapter 317: Chapter 317: The Gift

If Han Dong had forgotten to prepare a gift because of gambling, Shi Hao wouldn’t have given him a second glance.

What’s the point in dealing with such a person?

However, since it was for cultivation, Shi Hao nodded and said, "I’ll prepare one for you."

"Boss, you’re truly my savior, I’ll follow you for life!" The chubby boy quickly expressed his loyalty.

Then he had a second thought, "But boss, there’s so little time, where will you get a gift for me?"

Shi Hao smiled, "Don’t worry, it’ll be quick."

He took out paper and ink from the Black Spirit Ring, which he used to create Talismanic Soldiers, but now, well, he might as well make do.

Han Dong was stunned, "Boss, are you going to perform calligraphy?"

But you’re using animal hide?

Amidst his silent criticism, Shi Hao began to write.

Of course, he wasn’t creating a Talismanic Soldier for Han Liren, but rather he wrote a sentence.

After finishing, he rolled up the hide and handed it to Han Dong without letting him see what was written.

"Boss, are you sure this is a gift?" Han Dong said with a wry smile, if it wasn’t from Shi Hao, he might have kicked the other person flying already.

Shi Hao smiled, "Don’t you trust me?"

Han Dong hesitated for a moment, then immediately said, "I definitely trust the boss!"

He couldn’t help but feel curious and anticipatory, what exactly did Shi Hao write?

There surely weren’t many words, although he did not see it, he could be certain, it was just a few strokes.

How strange.

At the culmination of the presentation of gifts, Han Feihuo took the stage.

He saluted Han Liren, saying, "Grandson wishes to perform a Martial Technique to congratulate Grandpa on a fortune as vast as the Eastern Sea and a life longer than the Southern Mountains."

He stepped back to a clear space in the middle of the area and began his performance.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Fire and ice, two entirely contrasting elements, appeared on the same person—on one side raged a scorching blaze, on the other lay a frozen tundra, manifesting terrifying power.

Han Liren was overflowing with pride; his favorite grandson, seen as his future successor. Now that Han Feihuo’s strange illness had vanished into thin air and he had awakened the Fire Spirit Root, his future was boundless. How could this not bring him joy?

However, all this should be attributed to Sect Leader Junior Brother!

Han Liren looked towards Shi Hao and sent a look of gratitude, though he said nothing.

This was naturally to protect Shi Hao, who was currently at the realm of just an Other Shore.

Han Feihuo’s performance also reached its climax as he let out a roar and slapped a large stone. Bang, the stone instantly froze over. Then as he struck it with the Flame Palm, crack, the stone shattered into countless grains.

This left the crowd amazed.

Shattering a large stone is something most could manage, and freezing a stone can be done by anyone with the Ice Attribute Water Spirit Root. But to blast a stone to powder, entirely into tiny grains—that’s no easy feat.

This is the might of the Dual Spirit Root of water and fire, a truly fearsome destructive power!

The Self-Observation representatives from the Cheng, Zhang, and Shi Families who had come to offer congratulations all wore solemn expressions.

In Jiuwu City, Cheng Yanghao of the Cheng Family, Zhang Santian of the Zhang Family, Shi Taiyan of the Shi Family, and Han Feihuo of the Han Family, known as the Four Great Geniuses of Jiuwu City. Though there were some differences in their realms, their talents were similar.

But now, with Han Feihuo awakening the Fire Spirit Root, would he surpass the other three geniuses by leaps and bounds in the future?

For the other families, such a monstrous talent as Han Feihuo was hardly good news.

"Excellent!" Han Liren nodded, looking extremely pleased, "This is the most joyous gift I’ve received today!"

"Thank you, Grandpa!" Han Feihuo was elated and respectfully saluted Han Liren.

He knew Han Liren best; after all, the other was a powerhouse of the Founding King Court. What treasure could he possibly desire?

No!

Or rather, the treasure he needed was not something the younger generation could obtain, and what was the old man most concerned about?

The Han Family’s lineage would continue.

Thus, he catered to his liking, showcasing his own strength and potential, which naturally delighted the old man immensely.

Han Feihuo did not step down but instead looked towards Han Dong, saying, "Cousin Dong, what gift do you plan to present to Grandpa?"

Oh, how vicious!

The old man had just received the most satisfying gift, and any subsequent gift from the younger generation was bound to pale in comparison. And if the gift itself was also poor, it might even anger the old man!

So, Han Feihuo was deliberately pushing Han Dong into the fire.

Hey, by all accounts, it was Han Dong who had led Shi Hao to him for "treatment" that day, so why didn’t he feel grateful and instead resented Han Feihuo?

One can only say he was petty.

—When you were laughing at my misfortune, now that I am back at the peak, I can still look down on you.

Han Dong felt uneasy in his heart; he didn’t know what Shi Hao had written, but now he had been put on the spot and had no choice but to come forward.

He stood up and walked towards Han Liren.

"Cousin Dong, let me see what gift you have prepared?" Han Feihuo intercepted him.

This was against the rules, but who made him Han Liren’s most beloved grandson?

"Ha ha, a piece of beast skin?" Han Feihuo snatched the beast skin from Han Dong’s hands, laughing loudly, thinking this would definitely displease Grandpa greatly. With a couple more words, it might even be possible to drive Han Dong out of the Han Family.

Do you dare to mock my troubles?

He didn’t believe his "illness" was cured by Shi Hao. Awakening the second Spirit Root, well, that was his talent, a gift from the heavens, what did it have to do with anyone else?

So, grateful to Shi Hao, Han Dong? Heh.

With a flick of his wrist, he tossed the beast skin back to Han Dong.

Han Dong held the beast skin, with flames flickering in his eyes.

He had always respected and admired this cousin because he was the hope for the future of the Han Family, capable of sheltering the family from wind and rain. As a pampered young master, he naturally felt grateful.

But now, he no longer thought so.

For the second time in his life, he yearned desperately for strength.

If he could be as strong as Shi Hao, would Han Feihuo dare to humiliate him?

Strength! Strength! Strength!

Han Dong numbly walked towards Han Liren, then presented the beast skin.

Han Liren’s eyebrows furrowed. Although he wasn’t expecting much from his descendants, a mere piece of beast skin for his two-hundredth birthday was indeed unacceptable.

He received the beast skin, unfolded it, and saw a line written on it.

"On behalf of my master, I accept Han Liren as an official disciple, Shi Hao!"

It was very short, and with a single glance, it was crystal clear, and Han Liren immediately became incredibly excited.

For him, being just a named disciple of Yuan Chengmie had always been a regret, and how he yearned to become Yuan Chengmie’s official disciple.

Unfortunately, after their parting, he never saw Yuan Chengmie again.

Now, Shi Hao accepting him as an official disciple on his master’s behalf naturally remedied his regret.

The Sect Leader’s junior brother, of course, could make such a decision.

The old man became so excited that his face turned beet red.

"Han Dong, are you trying to anger Grandpa to death?" Seeing this, Han Feihuo thought Han Liren was enraged and immediately shouted loudly in reprimand.