The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1429 - 1428: A Gift for Tang Xiaobai

"Task completed, can I get my elixir now?"Elixir? Elixirs take time to make. You're here for rewards just after completing the task, isn't it a bit early?

"I'll keep my word. If you want elixirs, you'll have to give me the materials for making them. Otherwise, what am I supposed to use to make the elixirs for you?"

To make elixirs, you need both the recipe and the materials.

"Here's the recipe and the elixirs. I'll come to Zijing City in three days to collect the items."

Impressive, my big brother. He knows exactly where Tang Rao lives, which means there's no way for Tang Rao to take the items and run.

That Family Head Liu really knows how to cause trouble for Tang Rao.

Luckily, the old family head is fine. With Tang Rao's life saved, Family Head Liu played a crucial role, so Tang Rao can't blame him anymore.

"Three days, then three days. Deal!"

Successfully making a seventh-grade elixir in three days, considering the failure rate of new elixirs, makes time a bit tight. But since the request was for three days later, Tang Rao could only agree, thinking of it as an opportunity to challenge himself. With no pressure, how can he improve?

The recipe and materials were handed over to Tang Rao, who checked them in front of the man in black. Confirming the materials matched the recipe, he nodded with satisfaction: "Alright then, time is tight, I need to start alchemy soon, so I won't chat with you much."

To find a Purple Crystal, go to Family Head Liu. Tang Rao feared that the man in black would later demand compensation from him, costing him everything.

Tang Rao played this clever trick, not realizing that their group has its rules and discipline. Whoever hires them pays, and Tang Rao's job was just to do the alchemy.

Yan Wei sat atop Tang Rao's Nine-Ding Snowflake Beast. Upon reaching a certain height, he felt short of breath, thankfully protected by True Qi from Tang Rao.

Finally, Yan Wei got better and safely entered Zijing City Gate.

"Wow, I thought you were just joking. But in such a short time, you've rebuilt Zijing City. Back when we visited the Forbidden City, we thought about working hard enough to live in a place like that someday. Now, I've already achieved that dream in just a few years."

Recalling the past, Yan Wei felt like it was just yesterday, yet so many years have passed. Yan Wei was no longer that dreamer; his dream had already been realized.

"When Zijing City was built, a house was reserved for you. Thought you'd never live there, but now it seems reserving that house was the wisest choice I ever made for you."

Yan Wei played an indispensable role in Tang Rao's achievements. Preparing a room for him is a sign of respect, showing Tang Rao sees Yan Wei as a brother and family member. Watching a grown man like Yan Wei tear up almost moved Tang Rao to tears.

"Thank you, brother!"

Yan Wei embraced Tang Rao's shoulders openly and heartily.

"Come on, let me take you to find that rascal Tang Xiaobai. You haven't even held him yet."

As a godfather, finally having the chance to get close to his godson must mean something, even with regret.

"Sure, I also want to see if the little guy has grown stronger since before."

In Li Shengxuan's courtyard, wintersweet climbed over the walls, spreading beyond.

The air inside and outside the courtyard was filled with the fragrance of wintersweet. She was preparing winter clothes for Tang Xiaobai alone, while Tang Xiaobai fiddled with a compass, focused on his research. Suddenly, his eyes glittered with excitement: "Mom, Dad and Godfather are here."

There were no footsteps outside, yet Li Shengxuan believed every word Tang Xiaobai spoke. Nothing from Tang Xiaobai's mouth had ever been wrong.

His predictions were always more accurate than others'.

"Your dad and godfather?"

When did Tang Xiaobai get a godfather even Li Shengxuan didn't know about?

"Let Dad introduce him to you. I can't explain it all."

Tang Xiaobai couldn't bother to explain the complicated relationships. He'd rather study his compass and dive into his interests instead.

When Tang Rao and Yan Wei entered, they saw a scene of mother sewing and son researching the compass.

"Dad, Godfather."

Tang Xiaobai, sensing someone entering, immediately looked up. His expression was indifferent when he called for his dad, but immediately calling Yan Wei "Godfather" afterward left Tang Rao wondering whose real son Tang Xiaobai was.

"Xiao Bai, let Godfather see if you're as strong as you say."

Yan Wei squinted with a smile, squatting down as Tang Xiaobai eagerly jumped into his arms. The little guy was quite heavy, and if Yan Wei hadn't been stable, he and Yan Wei would have ended up on the ground.

"Tang Xiaobai, why aren't you as enthusiastic with your real dad as you are with your godfather? Tell me, who exactly is your real dad?"

Tang Xiaobai's enthusiasm for Yan Wei stirred Tang Rao's strong dissatisfaction.

If it weren't for Yan Wei's presence, Tang Rao would have thought his son would remain aloof forever.

"What's this about, Tang Rao?"

Li Shengxuan put her things down and asked via sound transmission.

Asking about a guest's identity in front of them seemed a bit rude to her.

"This is my good partner and great brother, Yan Wei. We went to the same university, and he's someone I trust the most."

Tang Rao used the highest praise to introduce Yan Wei, something even Li Shengxuan and other women had never heard.

Yet, with such a good friend, she'd never heard Tang Rao mention him, suggesting Tang Rao's secretive nature runs deep.

"So that's how it is."

Li Shengxuan never interfered much with the people Tang Rao befriended, trusting that anyone endorsed by Tang Rao must be good for him.

"You should be more concerned about your precious son. Yan Wei has been a close friend for many years, and it's quite impressive your son connected with him too."

Regarding social skills, Tang Rao felt he couldn't compare to Tang Xiaobai, which was slightly embarrassing.

"Godfather, did you bring me anything good this time? My dad is stingy. The good stuff he shares with brothers, never reaching his son. It's disappointing."

Seeing that Tang Rao wasn't focused on him, Tang Xiaobai whispered into Yan Wei's ear.

"Your dad isn't like that. He gives you valuable stuff too, so don't say that about him."

Speaking of gifts for Tang Xiaobai, Yan Wei felt embarrassed to explain. He had rushed over due to Tang Rao's life being at stake, only wearing one sock when he left. He hardly had time to prepare gifts for Tang Xiaobai.

"And Godfather, what about gifts from the Divine Realm for Xiao Bai this time?"