“This is the reward for winning first place in the Big Game. What’s wrong?” Quentin asked, puzzled.
“Quentin, you’ve done so much for us. How can we accept a gift from you?” Cerys said seriously.
“Especially such a valuable gift. We can’t accept it!” Aimee’s husband added.
“Yes, Quentin, the imperial green jade on this ring is something that only a few people in the entire Miao Territory can possess. It’s a treasure for the wealthy and noble!”
“You should keep such a precious item for yourself.”
Aimee and her husband tried to return the imperial green ring to Quentin.
Quentin immediately said, “Uncle, Aunt, this is our heartfelt gift. Regardless of its value, you must accept it.”
“If you don’t want to accept it, then throw it away for me. I never take back gifts that I’ve given.”
Quentin sighed helplessly. Seeing his determination, Aimee and her husband were in a dilemma. “Quentin, but this…”
“Uncle, Aunt, consider it a dowry from Eileen and me for Cerys. Please accept it. There’s no need for formalities between us, right?” Quentin interrupted.
“In that case, we’ll accept your kind gesture. Thank you, Quentin, Eileen.”
To not disappoint Quentin and Eileen’s sincere intentions, Aimee and her husband accepted the gift.
Hearing Quentin say it was a dowry for her, Cerys felt a deep sadness. Quentin didn’t know that she would marry no one but him in this lifetime!
“You’re welcome. After tonight, Eileen and I will be leaving.”
Quentin said heavily.
“Quentin, are you leaving so soon?” Cerys asked, feeling very downhearted. Although she knew Quentin would leave, she didn’t expect it to be so soon.
“Yes, we planned to stay here for five days. After five days, whether we find the White Dragon Beard or not, we have to return to the southeast,” Eileen said.
“People come together and eventually part ways. Quentin, Eileen, let’s drink to our heart’s content tonight!” Henry’s family raised their bowls of wine. Quentin smiled slightly as their bowls clinked together in a lively conversation.
After eating and drinking, no one could match Quentin and Eileen in drinking. Despite being a woman, Eileen could drink endlessly without getting drunk!
Harry was already knocked out by Eileen and Quentin’s drinking prowess and fell asleep early.
“Ha ha, Quentin, not only are you skilled in martial arts, but you’re also great at drinking! Harry is completely out of it!” Henry praised Quentin and Eileen.
“Uncle, you’re too kind!”
“By the way, Cerys, how is your injury now?”
Quentin asked, looking at Cerys’ bandaged foot.
“My mother has been changing my medicine daily these past few days. The wound is almost healed, and the remaining toxins should be completely gone,” Cerys replied. Thinking of the day Quentin sucked out the snake venom for her made her blush.
“Today we should be able to remove the bandage. Mother will help you check it.”
With that, Aimee stepped forward to remove the bandage from Cerys’ foot.
Once the bandage was removed, there wasn’t a single scar on Cerys’ wound. Her fair skin looked even smoother than before, almost as if it could break with a touch.
“The White Dragon Beard’s effect is truly remarkable!” Quentin exclaimed.
“The White Dragon Beard is indeed effective in scar removal, healing wounds, and disinfection. My gout over the years has also been alleviated by this White Dragon Beard.”
“By the way, Quentin, why did you go through so much trouble to find this White Dragon Beard?” Henry asked curiously.
“We’re taking it back to develop a scar-removal medicine.”
“Let’s check on the White Dragon Beard in the backyard since we haven’t been there for two days.”
Quentin explained without going into too much detail because he knew Cerys’ family wouldn’t understand much even if he did.
The group went to Cerys’ backyard where hundreds of White Dragon Beard plants were still in large pots, emitting bright light like lamps in the dark night.
However, compared to when they were on Five Poison Mountain, they seemed slightly dimmer. Clearly, the environment outside Five Poison Mountain was not humid enough for the White Dragon Beard.
After carefully watering each White Dragon Beard plant, everyone returned to their rooms to rest.
The night in Miao Territory was peaceful and serene.
The silver moonlight bathed the ground, crickets chirped everywhere, creating a leisurely atmosphere. The mist added a dreamy feeling to the night.
In the long night, there was always someone lost in thought and unable to sleep-that person was Cerys.
Since Quentin arrived in Miao Territory, all the events she experienced with him were still vivid in her mind. His image was deeply engraved in her heart.
But time always passed so quickly. Tomorrow her Quentin would leave Miao Territory. She would no longer be able to stay by his side and felt reluctant to part with him.
Even though Quentin didn’t have feelings for her, she wanted to see him happy. But once he left, she wouldn’t even be able to see his happiness.
Half-awake and half-asleep, tears of bitterness and pain soaked her pillow…