Chapter 1824: Chapter 1824: Lavish Beyond Imagination

"No, I’ve been away for so many years and haven’t come back to see you, please consider it as a gesture of my heart. Grandpa, you must accept it." Shen Yuhe’s eyes turned red with urgency when she saw he refused to take it.

"Well then... I’ll accept one piece, and you keep the others for yourself." Gu Qingyang didn’t want her to feel upset, so he changed his mind and casually chose one relic soul bead to accept.

"No way, that one’s too small. Take this one, it’s bigger." Shen Yuhe snatched back the relic soul bead and swapped it for a larger one.

"Silly girl, what’s the difference whether it’s big or small? They’re essentially the same." Gu Qingyang patted her on the head with satisfaction, smiled, and accepted the larger bead.

"Grandpa Tang, Grandpa Feng, these are for you, please don’t mind." Shen Yuhe then took out two relic soul beads and handed them to Tang Gu and Feng.

"How can this be? How could we accept your gifts?" Tang Gu and Feng refused.

"It’s a gesture from the little girl. If you don’t consider me, Gu Qingyang, as an outsider, then accept it." Gu Qingyang saw Shen Yuhe was so thoughtful, respecting his old friends, and couldn’t stop smiling. He could do without the relic soul beads himself, but he felt he couldn’t neglect Tang Gu and Feng, especially since they were the ones who had supported the Gu family through thick and thin.

"Well, we will accept without further ado." The two, without further pretense, accepted the relic soul beads.

"Family Head Gu, Tang Family Master, Feng Family Master, I haven’t prepared a gift for our first meeting, just a small token, please accept it with a smile." Han Yan, naturally generous and respectful to these elders, took out a relic soul bead without hesitation.

Next, Sikong Qinglan and Wen Gaoren followed suit, and Family Heads Gu and Tang couldn’t refuse, so they thanked each and accepted. While intending to give gifts to the younger generation, the families were not in good circumstances and couldn’t offer anything substantial, so they noted it for the future.

Holding the relic soul beads given by everyone, Family Head Gu maintained a bit more composure while Tang Family Master and Gu were filled with emotions.

Both of them had low cultivation, only Fifth Rank Divine Priests, and although they had seen relic soul beads at auctions before, they never expected to enjoy them in this lifetime. Moreover, these weren’t ordinary relic soul beads but the valuable Five-Colored Soul Pearls.

This kind of fortune was beyond their dreams. They knew Han Yan and others respected them for their previous unwavering support for the Gu family. They felt even more grateful for their past decisions.

They also understood, just with this Phoenix Nirvana Pill, the Gu family could completely rise from its decline. If Han Yan’s words were truthful, then Gu Qingyang could refine Phoenix Nirvana Pills without issue in the future. By then, not just the Long family but even the Priest Family from the Life God Temple would show them respect. The Gu family’s resurgence was imminent.

As for those families that betrayed the Gu family, let them cry. No need for Gu Qingyang to say anything; those with requests to him would torment them into a state between heaven and despair.

Looking again at Han Yan, their eyes were filled with newfound respect. Who said the Huayu Temple struggled to continue? Just with this Master Priest’s Secret Divine Technique from Huayu Temple, and the Alchemy Technique that turned decay into divinity at critical moments, was enough to turn the tide for Huayu Temple.

"Father, this is..." At this moment, a middle-aged man appeared at the door, staring wide-eyed at the shimmering relic soul beads in Gu Qingyang and Tang Family Master’s hands.

"Ming An, come and see who’s back." Gu Qingyang beckoned as he spoke. The visitor was Shen Yuhe’s second uncle, Gu Ming’an.

"Yuhe greets Second Uncle." Shen Yuhe bowed respectfully. Normally, she should address him as Second Uncle, but since she grew up in the Gu family and Gu Qingyang treated her like a granddaughter, she followed the other paternal relatives in calling him uncle, and it eventually became a habit without correction.

"So it’s Yuhe, such a long time without seeing you, you’ve grown up into a young lady in the blink of an eye." Gu Ming’an was taken aback, shifted his gaze from the relic soul beads, and greeted Shen Yuhe with surprise and warmth. His gentle and kind nature made him fond of this little niece, quite opposite of Zhu Yulan.

"Ming An, haven’t you always been curious about what relic soul beads look like? Now you can take a good look." After Gu Ming’an and Shen Yuhe exchanged updates, Gu Qingyang raised the relic soul bead in his hand and laughingly addressed him.

"So, this really is a relic soul bead." Gu Ming’an’s eyes sparkled with excitement. His low cultivation meant the Life God Temple’s distribution of relic soul beads never included him. He was always curious and, seeing the Five-Colored Bead in Gu Qingyang’s hand earlier, guessed but was uncertain. His father’s words confirmed his suspicion.

"This is not just an ordinary relic soul bead, but a Five-Colored Soul Pearl. You must have heard of it, right?" Gu Qingyang added.

"Fi... Five-Colored Soul Pearl." Gu Ming’an stuttered with excitement. Regardless of its value, possessing a Five-Colored Soul Pearl symbolized status and honor.

Even the Master Priest of the Heavenly Sun Temple didn’t receive a Five-Colored Soul Pearl every time the temple distributed relic soul beads, earning this honor required excellent governance or significant achievements.

"I haven’t returned for many years and didn’t prepare any gifts, so I’ll give this relic soul bead to Second Uncle." Shen Yuhe took out another relic soul bead and handed it to Gu Ming’an with the courtesy of a junior.

"How could I accept, it’s too kind." Gu Ming’an replied with restraint and unease.

"Since Yuhe is giving it to you, you should accept it." Gu Qingyang, far more straightforward, waved off any concerns.

"Then, thank you Yuhe. Second Uncle didn’t know you were returning and hasn’t prepared anything, but I’ll return the favor in a few days." Gu Ming’an accepted the relic soul bead, speaking shyly.

"Yuhe knows the state of the Gu family well; even as Family Head, I have nothing to spare. What can you possibly offer as a return gift?" Gu Qingyang gave his younger brother an annoyed look. Being well aware of his family’s circumstances, Gu Ming’an’s honest nature has long been under Zhu Yulan’s control, leaving him without even enough for a drink, let alone a gift.

Gu Ming’an chuckled, embarrassed and at a loss for words.

Afterwards, Gu Qingyang introduced Gu Ming’an to Han Yan and others. Gu An, knowing only now that these distinguished individuals were the Master Priest and Prayer Priest of Huayu Temple, and Shen Yuhe had become the Right Priest, nearly cried tears of joy.

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