Chapter 610 - 591: Chaos

The two suitors, Zhe Wulei and Wu Yuan, were particularly embarrassed. The problem was that Yang Qi and Luo Shan had made too grand of an entrance, and until the situation was clear, neither of them dared to make a move.

The Jiang brothers looked at Wang Meng as if he were some rare spectacle, but no matter how others reacted, Wang Meng himself remained completely unfazed.

His gaze was as deep and still as a dark pool, leaving Muhe Xiaoyu staring in a slight daze.

Wu Yuan blinked. He could tell this Wang Rencai—this Wang Meng—had no romantic interest in Jiang Biyao. Zhe Wulei was his true rival. At first, he might have stayed for Jiang Biyao; a fine flower, after all, should be picked when it’s ready. He believed that under the offensive of a genius Pill Master like himself, even the most noble bloom would eventually yield. But he had never expected to encounter a rival like Zhe Wulei in a small place like Wang City!

Gradually, his pursuit of Jiang Biyao had transformed into a contest of supremacy between him and Zhe Wulei.

’This only strengthened Wu Yuan’s resolve to remain in Wang City! It was a matter of a man’s pride. He had to defeat Zhe Wulei and win Jiang Biyao. If he were to back down now, it would cast an indelible shadow over his heart, one that would inevitably hinder his future cultivation.’

"Biyao, this is just a small token of my feelings. Please accept it." Wu Yuan made the first move, presenting a jade box to Jiang Biyao.

"It must be a Top-grade Water Wave Pill!"

At the other tables, the young scions of smaller families began to whisper amongst themselves. Those who had attended the small auction on the pleasure boat were especially animated, recounting what had happened with extra embellishments.

"Tsk! That was a ruthless move from Wu Yuan. You could argue the auction was just a narrow victory for him, but if Zhe Wulei can’t produce a gift worth over two million gold today... it’ll be a total defeat!"

"A one-two punch centered on a Water Wave Pill. This Wu Yuan is certainly cunning."

"Look, Jiang Biyao is opening it! I’ve never seen what a top-grade pill looks like!"

According to the usual etiquette for a birthday banquet, gifts were supposed to be opened one by one at the very end of the festivities. There were exceptions, however. Opening a significant gift from an important person on the spot was a sign of the highest respect for the giver.

Clearly, the so-called "important people" at this event were the suitors Miss Jiang herself held in high regard!

Jiang Biyao opened the jade box, only to pause in surprise. Inside were three transparent jade vials.

The middle vial held an azure Top-grade Water Wave Pill. If one looked closely, the Pill resembled a self-contained body of water, within which a tiny school of fish could be seen swimming playfully.

In the transparent vial to the left was a pill of verdant green. A single glance revealed the charming image of emerald bamboo within the Pill, brimming with vibrant life. This was another top-grade pill!

And in the vial on the right was a white pill, radiating a dense True Essence Spiritual Power. Everyone present was more than familiar with this type of Pill. It was a Beast Essence Pill, used for feeding a True Essence Beast, only this one was of an extremely high rank! Though not a top-grade pill, it was a high-quality Top Grade Pill that one couldn’t simply buy from the Pill Immortal Alliance.

With a Pill Master for a husband, one would never have to worry about cultivation, and their True Essence Beast’s advancement would be smooth and unobstructed. This combination set could guarantee the advancement of Jiang Biyao’s Water Five Elements True Essence Beast.

A grand gesture indeed.

He smiled and explained, "The Water Wave Pill is for breaking through to the next level. However, if you feed your True Essence Beast this Wood Wisdom Pill three days beforehand—Wood nurtures Water—and then use the Water Wave Pill for the breakthrough, the success rate increases by twenty percent. After a successful breakthrough, taking this Beast Essence Pill will allow it to solidify its new realm in just three days."

At this, all eyes turned to Zhe Wulei.

As Wu Yuan’s main rival, if Zhe Wulei didn’t retaliate, he would truly lose his chance.

Wu Yuan was, after all, an outstanding Pill Master from the Pill Immortal Alliance with a limitless future and certainly many privileges. This was the advantage held by promising disciples from the three great alliances. Disciples like Wu Yuan were sought after by all the major Sects, regardless of their background. If such a disciple also had a powerful family, they would undoubtedly be the focus of all eyes.

To be honest, the series of events that had just unfolded had truly rattled Wu Yuan.

’Who on earth is this "Wang Meng"? He was supposedly driven out of his family and changed his name, but he’s still from the Wang Family. If the talent he’s displayed is real... no, it can’t be. The Wang Family would have to be insane to cast out a genius like that...’

’As for so-called personal conduct, what great family would ever care about that?’

’It was all too confusing.’

Wu Yuan was certainly not the only one feeling confused. Everyone was somewhat distracted today. The only person who seemed completely unbothered was the man at the center of the commotion himself.

Having received such an extravagant gift and being the center of attention, Jiang Biyao should have been overjoyed, yet she couldn’t bring herself to feel happy.

Zhe Wulei had clearly prepared meticulously as well. "Biyao, a small gift. I hope you like it."

Just then, two cultivators from the Zhe Family carried a massive object, draped in black cloth, into the courtyard.

"The gift is a bit large. My apologies for the inconvenience, everyone."

Zhe Wulei was being extremely courteous for the occasion. The crowd, wanting to both give face to the Zhe Family and satisfy their curiosity about his gift, all followed him outside.

Today was Jiang Biyao’s day, so Muhe Xiaoyu kept a low profile, not wanting to steal the spotlight. Walking at the back of the group, she noticed that Wang Meng hadn’t moved an inch. He was still leisurely sipping his tea, looking quite content.

When the black cloth was pulled away, everyone’s jaw dropped in astonishment.

Beneath the cloth was an enormous cage covered in seals. The crowd wasn’t frightened by what was inside—they were stunned. Even Muhe Xiaoyu couldn’t help but look on with envy.

Inside was a white Silver-Horned Dragon Horse. Its single silver horn glowed with a crystalline light, and its snow-white coat radiated a dense aura of life.

A Wood Element Silver-Horned Dragon Horse! This was a Third Transformation Level Exotic Beast, and one considered to have superior aptitude even among its level.

The number of transformations determined a True Essence Beast’s level, which was divided into Ordinary, Third Transformation, Fifth Transformation, Seventh Transformation, and Nine-Transformation. Each level was further divided into nine grades. The rabbit Wang Meng had acquired was a high-quality specimen for the Ordinary category, but it was utterly incomparable to this Third Transformation Silver-Horned Dragon Horse.

Crucially, this Silver-Horned Dragon Horse was also incredibly cool and majestic-looking. For Jiang Biyao, who cultivated the Water Five Elements, it would be a perfect complement.

Even Jiang Biyao couldn’t remain composed. The Zhe Family had truly spared no expense this time.

Even for those living near the Taibai Mountain Range, such a rare True Essence Beast was a seldom-seen treasure.

"I hope you like it," Zhe Wulei said, his tone as humble as ever.

The appearance of the Silver-Horned Dragon Horse instantly stole the show. Most girls are fond of the "tall, handsome, and rich" type, and Jiang Biyao couldn’t hide her delight. She couldn’t help but step forward, but before she could get close, the Silver-Horned Dragon Horse in the cage suddenly let out a long neigh. It kicked out with one hoof, slamming it directly into the bars. BOOM! The Curse Talismans on the cage erupted in a blinding flash of light.

"This Silver-Horned Dragon Horse’s wild nature has yet to be tamed. But with two masters present today, subduing it should be child’s play."

Zhe Wulei said with a laugh. It was just a minor incident, and no one paid it much mind. The girls at the party were green with envy, imagining how blissful it would be to be in Jiang Biyao’s shoes.

Wu Yuan might have won by a slight margin last time, but now he had lost all that ground and more.