Chapter 1771: Congratulations

Chapter 1771 -1768: Congratulations

Ah…

This!

Yang Fei looked at the small umbrella handed to him, then glanced at Zhantai Chunqiu. For a moment, he was a bit at a loss and could only turn his gaze to his master.

“Ahem, what are you standing there for? Quickly thank your Sect Leader Uncle.” Wan Daorong coughed lightly and shot a quick glance at Yang Fei.

Yang Fei hadn’t expected that the always serious and upright Sect Leader Uncle would also give him a gift like Master Cao did. Moreover, this black and white umbrella was obviously an extraordinary item; it was indeed too precious, and he truthfully felt a bit undeserving to accept it.

However, since his master had already spoken, how could he decline?

Although he himself had many treasures, since it was a magic treasure gifted by Zhantai Chunqiu, it was certainly not an ordinary item. Even if he didn’t use it in the future, he could pass it on to someone close to him.

“Thank you, Sect Leader Uncle.” Yang Fei immediately accepted the black and white umbrella.

Xiao Shuhui and Guanglingzi cursed inwardly, feeling that the Sect Leader Senior Brother and Brother Cao were rather shameless, but they didn’t dare to fall behind.

Not only did Yang Fei have immeasurable prospects, but he also held the massive cultivation resources of Earth, especially the distribution and allocation of the Genetic Liquid Medicine.

If everyone didn’t give congratulatory gifts, it wouldn’t matter, but now that the Sect Leader Senior Brother and Brother Cao had already expressed themselves, being Yang Fei’s uncles and seniors, if they didn’t show something, how could they have the face to ask Yang Fei for anything in the future?

The items they gifted, like the Yin Yang Umbrella from Tantai Chunqiu, were high-grade magic treasures needed for cultivator duels or defense.

With their cultivation realms, they wouldn’t have much use for these treasures, but these were no ordinary items. They had accompanied them for many years and fought side by side, so naturally, they kept them close, finding them precious.

Initially, these magic treasures were to be given to their beloved disciples or blood-related younger generations in the future.

But now, since they were to give congratulatory gifts to Yang Fei, and with the valuable gifts from Cao Zhengyang and Zhantai Chunqiu as precedence, if they were stingy, it would detract from their status and reputation.

After Zhantai Chunqiu and the others gave their gifts, they didn’t make any requests. It truly seemed like the older generation caring for the younger members of the sect without ulterior motives. After a few congratulatory words, they all left.

“Hehe, those old foxes, they’re really cunning.” Wan Daorong snorted lightly after they left.

Yang Fei smiled gently and said, “Though I know that several uncles and senior brothers will likely ask for favors in the future, even if they hadn’t given me these treasures today, if they were to ask for something later, would I be able to refuse?”

Wan Daorong laughed heartily, “I knew you’re a smart young man.”

“Master, since this disciple has been in closed retreat for a long time, my family and friends must have been worried. Now that I’ve emerged, I wish to gather with my family and friends first. May I have your permission?” Yang Fei said to Wan Daorong.

Wan Daorong nodded, saying, “I know you’re concerned about these things. Haha, fine, though you’ve become a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, you’re still very young, and these things are hard to let go of. Moreover, reaching the Nascent Soul Stage is indeed something your family and friends should be happy about, so go ahead.”

“Thank you, Master, this disciple takes his leave.”

After parting with Wan Daorong, Yang Fei quickly headed to where Yang Hao and Yang Dong were located.

As he left Tian Nan Peak, many elders, as well as senior brothers and sisters from Tian Nan Peak, congratulated him, and Yang Fei naturally responded with thanks one by one.

“Junior brother, congratulations. To successfully achieve Nascent Soul before a hundred years old, you are the first in ten thousand years in the Southern Domain Cultivation World,” Shang Heng said with genuine admiration to Yang Fei.

He stood by the side of Yang Hao and Yang Dong. When Yang Fei first brought back Yang Hao and Yang Dong, Shang Heng and another junior brother each accepted one as a disciple.

Since Yang Hao and Yang Fei were cousins of the same generation, Shang Heng, being Yang Fei’s senior brother, chose Yang Dong as his disciple so that there wouldn’t be a generation gap.

As for Yang Hao, he was apprenticed to a senior who was at the late-stage Nascent Soul like Wan Daorong.

Today, with Yang Fei emerging from his retreat, Shang Heng, who handled the daily affairs on Tian Nan Peak, naturally came to offer congratulations and accompanied Yang Dong.

Yang Hao’s master was away on business, so he came alone.

“Your flattery is too much. Compared to you, senior brother, I still have a long way to go,” Yang Fei responded with a bow.

Shang Heng laughed heartily, jokingly saying, “Junior brother, you are too modest. I, the senior brother, just have a lot more years and a longer path of cultivation. But how long have you been cultivating? With your talent, surpassing me in the future will be effortless.”

After some polite exchanges, Shang Heng said, “I still have many matters to attend to, so I won’t intrude on your family reunion. Farewell.”

“Senior brother, take care.” Yang Fei and Yang Hao spoke in unison.

“Farewell, Master.” Yang Dong hurriedly bowed in the direction of Shang Heng’s departure.

“Brother, you’re… you’re a Nascent Soul cultivator?” Yang Hao felt as if he was dreaming, looking at Yang Fei with disbelief.

Yang Fei chuckled, “What? Don’t believe your brother could successfully form a Nascent Soul?”

Yang Hao hurriedly stammered, “No… it’s not that. I’m just too happy and misspoke.”

Seeing him flustered, Yang Fei laughed, “Alright, alright, why so tense? We are brothers, no need to be so formal. Besides, you’ve made good use of these years, already reaching Qi Refining Eighth Stage. Well done.”

Yang Hao blushed, “Compared to you, brother, I’m far from it, right? But, given my dull aptitude, I’m quite satisfied with my achievements today.”

Yang Fei said, “You shouldn’t belittle yourself. Also, don’t compare yourself to me. Comparing with me only hurts your Dao heart and self-esteem, which is not beneficial for you. Instead, compare yourself with ordinary cultivators, and you’ll see you’re doing well, right?”

Yang Hao burst out laughing, “Brother, you’re still so self-absorbed.”

Yang Dong couldn’t help but laugh as well from the side.

Yang Fei turned his gaze upon him, and he quickly offered words of congratulations.

Yang Fei nodded with satisfaction and said, “With the guidance of the senior master, Dongzi, you’ll certainly surpass your father’s achievements.”

Yang Dong blushed and hurriedly replied, “I can’t compare to my father, but I’ll definitely work hard on my cultivation and won’t disgrace you, uncle.”

Yang Fei nodded with relief, then shifted the topic, “How is your grandmother and mother?”

“They’re both doing well, no need to worry, uncle,” Yang Dong quickly responded.

Although Yang Fei had heard about the situation of his second aunt and Huang Qiaoqiao from Wan Daorong, hearing it from Yang Dong reassured him further, “Let’s go, let’s see second aunt first.”

The three of them arrived at Piaomiao Stream, where Lu Qingyue was speaking with the two.

Upon seeing Yang Fei and the others return, Lu Qingyue hurriedly stood up to greet them, “Congratulations, Master… Senior Brother Yang, on your successful Nascent Soul formation.”

Yang Fei glanced at her and nodded, “Thank you for taking care of my second aunt and sister-in-law these past few years, Senior Sister Lu.”

Lu Qingyue felt a sense of joy, knowing that all her efforts were recognized by Yang Fei, and that was enough.

She knew the family had things to discuss and thus took her leave.

Yang Fei carefully examined his second aunt and asked with concern, “Second aunt, do you feel any discomfort today?”