Name: Yun Zhenting
Age: Fifty-two
Identity: Patriarch of the Yun family, a cultivation family
Cultivation Realm: Foundation Establishment Third Layer
Detailed Introduction: Yun Zhenting was severely injured by a cultivator from the "Sheng Feng Sect" and requires "Monkey Spirit Wine" for healing. He heard that "Monkey Spirit Wine" was refined by you, and thus considers you a powerful senior cultivator willing to protect the Yun family, greatly increasing his favorability towards you!
Favorability: Two Stars (Gained Favorability)
Ugh...
Hao Ren was speechless!
This Yun Zhenting, at his age, couldn't possibly be a "delusional master," could he!
Hao Ren had clearly done nothing, yet Yun Zhenting, through "self-induced delusion," had imagined Hao Ren as a master cultivator!
This was speechless, truly speechless!
Just as Hao Ren was complaining in his heart, the system's notification sound rang out again.
Ding! Congratulations to the host, your first friend's favorability has reached two stars, automatically activating the "Friend Gift" function. Your friend "Yun Zhenting" is about to come and give you a gift!
Hao Ren.
(⊙﹏⊙)
Ugh...
What the heck!
On the other side, at the Yun family's encampment.
Yun Zhenting, as if possessed, suddenly jumped up and shouted loudly.
"No, Senior has been so good to us, his kindness is as vast as the mountains! I must repay him, I will give him a gift!"
Yun Zhenting's abrupt outburst startled everyone around him.
What is the Patriarch trying to do?
Yun Zhenting took out his storage bag, retrieved a small fire-red cauldron and three scrolls of parchment, and shouted loudly.
"I will give Senior the Crimson Refining Cauldron and three ancient pill recipes!"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding Yun family cultivators were all stunned!
Patriarch, are you playing this big?
The Crimson Refining Cauldron and the three ancient pill recipes were treasures obtained by chance by the Yun family's ancestors. They were the foundation of the Yun family's survival.
Why could the Yun family become a moderately famous cultivation family? It was because, through the Crimson Refining Cauldron and the ancient pill recipes, they could continuously refine "Qi Gathering Pills."
If both these items were given away, how would the Yun family survive in the future?
A middle-aged Yun family cultivator stepped forward to advise.
"Patriarch, the Crimson Refining Cauldron and the ancient pill recipes are too important to our Yun family. Could we give Senior another gift?"
"What other gift? Qi Gathering Pills! Heh, don't be ridiculous! Would a senior like that need Qi Gathering Pills!"
Yun Zhenting snorted coldly and said in a deep voice.
"Although the ancient pill recipes are precious, we have already memorized the contents of three recipes. What's the harm in giving them away? As for the Crimson Refining Cauldron, that kind of treasure requires a large amount of spirit stones to activate, and our Yun family's financial resources are insufficient to afford it. The Crimson Refining Cauldron and the ancient pill recipes are more symbolic. They have little practical use if kept. It's better to give them to Senior!"
A few seasoned Yun family cultivators wanted to persuade further, but Yun Zhenting abruptly waved his sleeve and said decisively.
"No need to say more, my mind is made up. We will proceed as planned!"
With that, Yun Zhenting walked out with the Crimson Refining Cauldron and the ancient pill recipes.
The Yun family cultivators looked at each other, no one daring to speak further.
At this moment, Yun Zhaozhao, like a lively little butterfly, chased after them with light steps.
"Patriarch Uncle, Patriarch Uncle, I'll accompany you to see Senior!"
Yun Zhenting was entirely focused on "giving gifts" at this moment. As long as they didn't prevent him from giving gifts, everything was negotiable!
Yun Zhenting looked at Yun Zhaozhao, smiled slightly, and said.
"Good, Zha'er, you can come with me!"
Yun Zhenting and Yun Zhaozhao quickly departed.
After they left, "Boom!" the Yun family cultivators erupted, discussing animatedly.
"The Patriarch is usually very stingy... er, very frugal. What's gotten into him today that he's giving away the Crimson Refining Cauldron and the ancient pill recipes!"
"Has the Patriarch been possessed!"
"Heavens, the Patriarch, who splits a Qi Gathering Pill in half to eat, is going to give gifts to someone else? Am I dreaming?"
...
The Yun family cultivators were in an uproar.
Yun Zhenting was unaware of this. He and Yun Zhaozhao soon arrived outside Hao Ren's cave.
"Senior, Yun Zhenting of the Yun family is here to pay his respects!"
Yun Zhenting stood outside the cave entrance, tidied his attire, and bowed respectfully.
Hao Ren came to the cave entrance and looked at Yun Zhenting through the "Minor Five Elements Array."
He could see Yun Zhenting, but Yun Zhenting could not see him.
Hao Ren's expression became strange.
A Foundation Establishment great cultivator calling him, a Qi Refining minor cultivator, "Senior" was too incongruous!
Hao Ren made up his mind: absolutely not leave the cave, much less meet Yun Zhenting. He feared that if the other party saw him, he would be enraged and kill him with a single palm strike.
Hao Ren did not reveal himself or speak. Yun Zhenting outside the cave grew puzzled.
What's going on?
Is Senior not home?
He asked respectfully again.
"Senior, are you at home?"
Hao Ren heard this and knew he had to speak now, but he didn't know what to say!
What should I do?
I have no idea what to do!
That's right, I've read many cultivation novels. Cultivation novels often describe senior masters. I can imitate them and act cool!
Hao Ren's eyes lit up, he immediately lowered his voice, and said in a deep, authoritative tone.
"What is it?"
Three laws of senior masters.
First, do not show your face.
Second, speak in a deep voice.
Third, always speak few words, preferably two words. Speaking single words is very stylish!
As expected, Yun Zhenting was awestruck by Hao Ren's "masterful demeanor."
Upon hearing Hao Ren's voice, his body trembled, and a fine layer of sweat quickly appeared on his forehead. He was very nervous and anxious.
Yun Zhenting felt that the "Senior's" aura was too powerful, and he was under immense pressure!
Finally, with a soft reminder from Yun Zhaozhao, Yun Zhenting came back to his senses and spoke cautiously.
"Se-Senior, thank you for your care these past few days. My Yun family has no way to repay you, so we can only, only present two humble gifts. I hope you do not find them inadequate!"
Oh, they're really here to give gifts!
Hao Ren.
(☆＿☆)
His eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but rub his hands.
However, Hao Ren's voice remained deep and authoritative.
"What?"
Yun Zhenting's body trembled again upon hearing this. This Foundation Establishment cultivator became even more nervous.
The "Senior's" aura was so oppressive that he could barely breathe!
Yun Zhenting took a deep breath, steadied his mind, and then respectfully said.
"Senior, this time I have prepared the Yun family's ancestral treasure, the Crimson Refining Cauldron, and three ancient pill recipes for you!"
Crimson Refining Cauldron?
Ancient Pill Recipes?
Just by hearing the names, they sounded like good things!
Hao Ren was overjoyed in his heart, but his tone still maintained the demeanor of a "senior master." He said one word in a deep and authoritative manner.
"Good!"
Yun Zhenting.
(⊙﹏⊙)
He was both nervous and bewildered!
What does that mean?
What did the Senior mean by saying "Good!"?
Yun Zhenting was confused.
Yun Zhaozhao, standing by his side, whispered a reminder.
"Patriarch Uncle, Senior does not like to meet people. When he says 'Good,' it probably means he approves of our gift. We can leave the items here now and depart."
Uh, is that so...
Yun Zhenting was unsure. He slightly raised his head and cautiously looked towards the cave entrance.
Hao Ren: "No need."
Yun Zhenting's heart jolted. This time he understood. Yun Zhaozhao was correct. The "Senior" did not like to meet people. The two words "No need" indicated a hint of displeasure, and the "Senior" wanted them to leave quickly!
Yun Zhenting did not dare to delay. He quickly bowed and then left with Yun Zhaozhao.
He was trembling, fearing that if he moved any slower, he would displease the "Senior."