Madam Jiang's hands paused as she turned her head, wanting to see who was so bold as to shout out in public at this moment.
She saw that the speaker was a tall figure with a cold gaze—Terra Su!
Again, it was Terra Su!
Madam Jiang was furious and was about to scold him when Terra's voice rang out again:
"If I remember correctly, it was you, Madam Jiang, who swore that you would never accept any gifts from our branch."
"Now, since Master Mo is here for me, the gift he brings is equivalent to a gift from our branch. Have you forgotten what you just said?"
"If you still have any dignity, please remove your hands and don't touch our branch's gift."
These words made Madam Jiang's body tremble, and she froze as if petrified.
Indeed, she had declared in front of everyone that she would never accept any gifts from the second branch.
But she had never imagined that the second branch would invite Master Mo to present such a precious Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill!
If she accepted the pill now, wouldn't she be slapping herself in the face?
At that moment, Madam Jiang's face burned with embarrassment. She couldn't shamelessly go back on her words in front of everyone, but she couldn't suppress her desire for the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill.
"Ha!"
Emma Jiang couldn't hold back and mocked, "You swore you wouldn't accept our branch's gifts, but now you want to pretend nothing happened at the sight of the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill. How thick-skinned!"
Her voice wasn't loud, but it was clear enough for everyone to hear.
Even with her thick skin, Madam Jiang couldn't maintain her composure. Her face turned red and green, and she awkwardly withdrew her hands.
But even as she pulled back her hands, her eyes remained fixed on the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill, her heart aching as if it were bleeding.
Such a precious elixir, and she had missed it.
However, Master Mo wouldn't let Madam Jiang stare for long. Realizing the tension from Terra Su and Emma's words, he quickly retracted the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill into his sleeve, still smiling politely: "Wishing Madam Jiang longevity as vast as the Eastern Sea."
Madam Jiang watched the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill slip away, suppressing the urge to curse on the spot, forcing a smile uglier than crying: "Master Mo, please take a seat."
Even if her heart bled, she had to maintain respect for Master Mo; disrespecting him was courting death.
At this moment, Sophia Xu stepped forward and said warmly, "Master Mo, please follow me. I'll show you to your seat."
Master Mo looked at Sophia and smiled, "You must be Terra Su's aunt."
Sophia quickly replied, "Little Terra is fortunate to have your care."
Master Mo stroked his white beard, smiling as he thought that building a good relationship with Sophia might lead Terra to teach him more alchemy knowledge.
After all, Master Mo had come for Terra today. Initially, he thought he was here to present a birthday gift to Madam Jiang, but seeing Terra's indifference towards her, he quickly shifted his focus to Sophia.
"Wait."
Master Mo suddenly called out to Sophia, taking the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill from his sleeve and handing it to her.
Master Mo chuckled, "This Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill was meant for Madam Jiang, but since she swore not to accept your gifts, it would be inappropriate to take it back. So, I'll give it to you."
Instantly.
Madam Jiang's face turned extremely colorful.
Otto Jiang and Robert Jiang's faces also turned extremely ugly.
Sophia was shocked and asked in disbelief, "Master Mo, are you really giving me this Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill?"
Master Mo replied, "I always keep my word. How could it be false?"
For a moment, the crowd's envious, jealous, and incredulous gazes enveloped Sophia.
"Who would have thought that the second lady of the Jiang Family would be so valued by Master Mo, receiving the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill."
"Indeed, I used to think the second lady was insignificant because the second master was born of a concubine. But now, it seems that's not the case."
"Yes, who said the second lady is unworthy? Her connections are solid. I think she has the most potential in the Jiang Family."
"Master Mo has never personally given anyone an elixir. Now he gives the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill to the second lady. There's a lot to think about here."
The guests quickly changed their opinions of Sophia.
For a moment, Otto and Robert Jiang's faces turned extremely dark.
"Brother, who would have thought that wretched woman Sophia would steal the spotlight and get the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill," Robert said, his eyes red with jealousy. If he had gotten the pill, his strength would have soared, but it went to Sophia instead.
Otto's face was stern as he coldly said, "They may be proud for a moment, but not forever!"
Sophia, basking in the envious and jealous gazes, looked gratefully at Terra. She knew clearly that without Terra, she would never have received such a precious Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill.
Terra, sensing Sophia's gaze, smiled at her, while inwardly calculating. Master Mo was indeed clever, knowing to approach his relatives. He owed Master Mo a favor now and would have to teach him some alchemy techniques in return.
"Master Mo, please sit here."
Sophia led Master Mo to the most prestigious seat, next to Instructor Ouyang.
However, just as Master Mo was about to sit down.
A loud shout came from outside: "A distinguished guest from the Drunk Immortal Residence has arrived!"
What? Another guest?
Everyone was stunned. Who could it be this time, and from the Drunk Immortal Residence?
Otto and Robert exchanged a glance, and Otto said in a deep voice, "Let them in!"
The next moment, a portly middle-aged man in a red robe walked in with a beaming smile. As he entered, he clasped his hands and said, "I am Gary Qin, the manager of the Drunk Immortal Residence, here to wish Madam Jiang a happy birthday!"
"Additionally, I have brought two tables of VIP room banquets from the Drunk Immortal Residence as a birthday gift for Madam Jiang. Please enjoy, everyone!"
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