pertwk Chapter 70 Full Moon Ceremony
Chapter 70 Full Moon Ceremony
"I administered the 'Twelve-Hour Calming Acupuncture' myself."
Third Aunt's tone was warm and friendly:
"These are scraps from the factory, all the procedures have been completed. They're used to soothe and calm a child's mind, help them sleep, and even ward off minor curses."
Ling Jiu quickly declined, "Third Aunt, this is too precious..."
"What's so valuable about it! The materials were earned through labor, and I made the item myself. If I say it's not valuable, then it's not valuable!"
Auntie shoved the box into Lingjiu's hands and then put her hands behind her back, making it clear that she had no choice but to accept it.
She proudly gestured with her chin towards Lao Liu.
The sixth brother ignored her and took something out of his pocket.
This is a wooden plaque tied with a red rope, about half the size of a palm, with crooked runes engraved on its surface, yet faintly exuding a Taoist charm.
"The 'Learning Promotion' rune that I carved."
He said earnestly, "Last month, I was working as a supervisor at the Beilan Construction Company's construction site. The company gave away the leftover scraps of lightning-struck wood as employee benefits. Hanging them in the children's room can improve their learning efficiency by 30% and help with their cognitive development."
Next, these unassuming bigwigs began lining up to give gifts.
"I ground the Linggu (a type of grain) into powder using grains I grew myself when the Agricultural Bureau came to the countryside to provide assistance..."
"These are discarded books I applied for when the library was clearing out old books; they were remounted..."
"I made a sachet with some calming herbs as a thank-you gift from a patient during a community clinic..."
The gifts were varied, some were handmade, some were found online, and some were company benefits.
Jiang Yun lay in her swaddling clothes, watching as those faintly glowing objects were placed one by one on the small table in the living room.
I feel like I've discovered something interesting.
Even when the Ling family gives gifts to Daojun's grandson, they always make sure to explain that the gifts were earned from odd jobs and were legally obtained.
It is essential to ensure that the source of the goods is legitimate.
Regardless of their true thoughts, with Ling Caixin as a powerful figure over their heads, they must earnestly practice the principle of "going deep into the grassroots."
But the items themselves are definitely good, just very simple.
It doesn't seem like a noble family at all; it's more like some of the unassuming big families from my previous life.
Ling Jiu leaned against the doorway, looking at the mountain of gifts, feeling somewhat lost.
But the kindness of these elders made it impossible for her, who was already introverted, to refuse.
She subconsciously looked at Jiang Rang.
Jiang Rang shook his head slightly at her, glanced at the gifts, and then nodded gently.
Ling Jiu understood. She took a deep breath, put on a polite smile, and said softly to the elders:
"Thank you, Auntie, Uncle Liu, and all the elders. The child is still too young; these things are too precious for him to use now. I'll keep them for him until he's older, okay?"
As she spoke, an inconspicuous silver ring on her left ring finger flashed, and the mountain of gifts beside the bed vanished instantly.
Jiang Yun: "..."
and many more?
Where's my gift?
Although I don't need them yet, they were all given to me because I'm cute. How did they all end up in my mom's storage ring?
A familiar sadness, the feeling of "Mom will save your New Year's money for you," instantly enveloped Jiang Yun's chest.
Despicable adults.
Jiang Yun subconsciously pouted like a baby.
"Oh dear, little Yun'er is unhappy!" Third Aunt, with her sharp eyes, burst into laughter.
Ling Jiu blushed and gently touched Jiang Yun's cheek: "Baby, be good, Mommy will keep it for you first."
Jiang Yun gently turned her face away, snorted, and glanced away.
His sulky little face made everyone laugh again.
The last one to step forward was the elderly man who hadn't said much and was wearing a faded lab coat.
With his graying hair, thick glasses, and refined, composed demeanor, he was none other than the third great-uncle. He appeared to be the most composed of the relatives.
After everyone had finished chatting, he took out a brocade box, opened it, and inside lay a pendant.
The main body of the pendant is a moon-white stone the size of a pigeon egg, with a warm and smooth texture, and wisps of silvery flocculent material slowly flowing inside.
It is carved into the shape of an adorable jade rabbit, curled up on a laurel leaf base, with extremely exquisite craftsmanship.
Someone's voice faltered slightly, "Eighth Grand Uncle, could this be...?"
The old man nodded. "That's right. This 'Laurel Cold Marrow Stone' was a prize I won at the Alino Science Prize many years ago."
My third great-uncle's voice was gentle and clear.
"This child's destiny has not yet manifested, but I see that his nature is cold. This stone is of a moderately warm and cool nature, which is best for nurturing his foundation without being too domineering."
He paused, glanced at Jiang Rang and Ling Jiu, and said seriously:
"Most importantly, I engraved 'progressive' runes inside."
"As the child's cultivation level improves, it will automatically adjust the intensity of its nurturing output, always maintaining it at the level most suitable for the child's current cultivation level, and will never force the child to grow too fast."
"Yet it can provide sufficient protection in critical moments."
After he finished speaking, the ward fell silent for a moment.
"Laurel Cold Marrow Stone!"
"This is far too valuable..."
"Third Uncle really does give good things!"
Some people remarked that the elders looked at their third great-uncle with admiration.
This is a truly generous gift; it is not only valuable but also thoughtfully considered.
Ling Jiu solemnly accepted the brocade box with both hands: "Thank you, Third Grand Uncle."
She took out the pendant and carefully tied the red string around Jiang Yun's neck.
The moment the pendant touched his skin, Jiang Yun felt a slight tremor run through his body.
An indescribable warm sensation spread from my chest, quickly engulfing my limbs and bones.
His recently stabilized second-level Body Tempering realm is showing signs of life again under this nurturing.
[You have sensed the blessing of a celestial-level spiritual object; your destiny is developing rapidly.]
[Development Progress According to Astrology: 2/100]
nice one!
Jiang Yun instantly forgot the sadness of having her other gifts confiscated and happily enjoyed the continuous nourishing power.
"Hey, look, the little guy is smiling!"
"Yes, yes, so cute."
Most of the Ling clan members are high-level cultivators, making it difficult for them to have children.
Seeing the little guy's greedy expression as he desperately tried to grab the pendant, they all gathered around.
These unassuming old men, who looked like workers, government employees, or researchers, all wore genuine smiles.
The Ling family was incredibly efficient; a group of elders helped carry various items onto the car—this time, no one used teleportation, apparently because the military regulations were quite strict.
in the afternoon.
Wei Yun drove the unassuming black hovercar and took the group into the military compound in the eastern district of Dixing.
The car turned left and right, finally stopping in a garden community on the outskirts of the city.
Dixing East District Compound.
Unlike the meticulously crafted postpartum care center, this place exudes a sense of austerity and ruthless toughness.
A cluster of old-fashioned buildings with red bricks and green tiles; it's less of a courtyard and more of a gateway to a hidden sanctuary.
One step and you'll enter a real military region, guarded by soldiers standing like pines with guns on their backs. In the sky, countless spaceships occasionally fly out from the void and patrol the skies.