CHAPTER 258: GIFTS [1]

That morning was filled with laughter and surprises for Lingluo.

A small but heartfelt celebration took place, simple yet joyous. After everyone had devoured the sweets Yu Xuan and Ming Tianmei brought, it quickly became apparent that it wasn’t enough to feed the entire group.

Without hesitation, Lingluo clapped her hands.

"Alright, I’m calling for reinforcements!"

Within moments, she placed a massive order from her favorite place — UFC.

Since Lingluo was one of their most valued customer — known for her "generous" and "frequent" appetite, the staff naturally treated her orders as a top priority.

In the meantime, the group sat around chatting about Lingluo’s time in the Eternal Star Heavenly World. The atmosphere was warm and genuine—one of those rare, quiet moments that made even Yu Xuan feel like the world wasn’t constantly trying to kill him.

Soon after, the same girl Yu Xuan had met during his first UFC delivery arrived at Chaos Heaven Peak, carrying an enormous food boxes in her space ring.

Then, knock knock.

At the door stood Xiaofeng, the swift-footed delivery girl, known for her speed that rivaled the wind itself.

[A/N: Xiaofeng’s first appearance was in Chapter 163.]

Yu Xuan went over, accepted the food, and smiled inviting her, he too was in good mood.

"You’re right on time! Come on in, we’re celebrating Lingluo’s birthday. Join us!"

Xiaofeng blinked, clearly startled by the invitation, but free food was free food, and this was a perfect chance to form good ties with the disciple of the Chaos Heaven Peak Master.

Declining would be foolish. In cultivation world, networking was also important.

However, the moment she stepped inside, she froze.

Her eyes darted from face to face — Ming Tianmei, the quiet and mysterious girl with an unfathomable aura... a shorty who radiated confidence far beyond her height, another disciple of the Peak Master... Lingluo, smiling brightly... and—

The Chaos Heaven Peak Master herself, standing behind them like an emperor inspecting her court.

Xiaofeng’s instincts kicked in. She straightened her back and bowed deeply.

"Disciple Xiaofeng greets the Peak Master!!!"

The Peak Master gave a faint hum.

"Hmm. Your cultivation is not bad. You must be under Elder Soundless Wind?"

"Yes, Peak Master!" Xiaofeng replied, voice trembling just a little.

A brief but polite conversation followed.

Then, everyone dug in. Plates, bowls, and boxes soon covered the floor, the aroma of divine fast food filling the room.

Xiaofeng, though visibly stiff at first, slowly relaxed.

After some time, she excused herself, saying she still had deliveries to complete.

Before leaving, however, she exchanged medallions with everyone present, becoming their "friend".

In just one visit, she had secured connections that most normal disciples could only dream of.

She thanked Heavens for her luck.

Once Xiaofeng left, the celebration continued with renewed energy. Laughter echoed through the cottage, and even the usually composed Peak Master seemed to relax a little.

By the time the sun reached its peak, it was time for the gift-giving session — a sacred and slightly competitive part of any birthday celebration.

And it began, naturally, with Ming Tianmei.

"This," Ming Tianmei said, reaching into her storage ring with a faint smile, "is the Jewelry Set of the Gentle Chaos Sovereign. I happened to find it on my way here, so... here, take this."

From her hand appeared a necklace, earrings, a hairpin, two rings, and a pair of five bangles, each piece exuding a terrifying aura of primordial chaos.

The metal gleamed a deep royal purple, and the gems embedded in them pulsed faintly, as if each one contained a tiny, swirling galaxy.

Lingluo’s eyes sparkled brighter than the gems themselves.

"Kyaa~! Thank you, Mei Mei!" she squealed, throwing her arms around Ming Tianmei with genuine delight.

Apparently, only a lady could truly understand another lady’s heart.

Yu Xuan, standing off to the side, felt a bead of cold sweat slide down his temple.

’Oh great. Now my gift is going to look like a cheap souvenir from Mortal City...’

Still according to his Earth standards, his gift will definitely be a unique one.

He couldn’t help but wonder where Ming Tianmei had even found something like that.

’Did she raid an ancient immortal’s tomb on her way here or something?’

The shorty beside him shared his sentiment. She had only tagged along this morning and had barely learned it was Lingluo’s birthday — let alone had time to think of a gift.

Now, after seeing the jewelry set radiating enough chaotic energy to obliterate a mountain, she felt her gift might as well be burnt.

Meanwhile, the Chaos Heaven Peak Master’s brow twitched ever so slightly.

"Found it on your way here," she repeated under her breath, her tone neutral.

The Jewelry Set of the Gentle Chaos Sovereign was not something one simply stumbled upon while strolling through the sect grounds.

It was a legendary artifact, tied to one of the greatest sovereigns of the ????? Heaven — a being whose name alone could make enemies die.

And the Peak Master, of course, knew the truth.

After all, she was the one who had personally and "politely" persuaded the Gentle Chaos Sovereign to share his techniques and treasures "for the sake of future generations and fated successors."

So when Ming Tianmei stood there smiling innocently, pretending it was just something she happened to "find," the Peak Master had to summon every ounce of her composure not to call her bluff in front of everyone.

Her lips twitched again, ever so slightly.

’This girl... she’s learning too well from that old man, even his shamelessness.’

Ming Tianmei noticed everyone’s expressions and laughed inwardly.

Knowing the future certainly had its perks; and she still found it hilarious remembering the look on the Gentle Chaos Sovereign’s face when he was reluctantly forced to part with his treasured artifacts.

Even when she was not compatible with his legacy, because the Gentle Chaos Sovereign had face to lose.

Next up was Yu Xuan, who looked as if he was marching toward his own execution.

"Hehe... well, this is my gift," he said, forcing a laugh as he retrieved something from his storage ring.

The moment Lingluo caught sight of it, her cheerful face turned dark as night.

[A/N: Where are the GIFTS?!!]