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Chapter 5176: 5.0928 Tianyun's Grand Gift

Fang Liuying, who was following the woman, sharply spotted Qiao Mu and strode over with a smile. "Greetings, Crown Princess."

The little Crown Princess nodded slightly, glanced at her mother and Madam Fang, and said, "Madam Fang's complexion has improved considerably."

"Thanks to the dietary supplement recipe you provided, Crown Princess. After so many days of conditioning, my mother's illness has greatly improved," Fang Liuying said with a smile.

"How are you doing with your basic pharmacology studies?"

"Thanks to the Crown Princess's guidance, I've almost finished basic pharmacology. Yesterday, my hands were itching, and I tried making a hemostatic pill again. I never expected to succeed on the first try this time! And I even produced two pills!" She was ecstatic at the time. Today, upon seeing the little Crown Princess, her first thought was to share this good news with the little stoic.

The little stoic nodded expressionlessly. "Since you wish to pursue the path of alchemy, you must continuously learn."

Fang Liuying affirmed with an "mm" and nodded repeatedly. "I will continue to work hard."

Amidst the festive and lively laughter, Cai Qi rushed over, leaning in to whisper a few words into the little Crown Princess's ear. The little stoic's unruffled expression subtly shifted, and she asked nonchalantly, "Where is the person?"

"Just outside, our people have stopped him."

"Let him in," the little Crown Princess said with a cold little face. Tianyun actually sent someone to deliver a gift to the Qiao residence. Since they dared to send it, Qiao Mu was not someone who dared not accept.

Accompanied by a clear laugh, a familiar face to Qiao Mu appeared. Dressed in a vibrant red robe, his hair was unbound and flowed freely behind him, giving him a very dashing appearance. It was Dugu Ling, the Hall Master of Tianyun's Star Picking Hall. Accompanying him were about ten people, all holding red brocade boxes of various sizes. They were all dressed very festively, with red ribbons tied around their heads.

The guests looked at each other, initially unsure of the situation.

"Little Stoic, we meet again," Dugu Ling said with a playful smile, fanning himself and tilting his head towards Qiao Mu. "It's been a long time, and I've missed you dearly."

"Today is the Qiao residence's hundred-day banquet. Our Young Master thought of you and insisted I come to deliver a gift. I wasn't sure what kind of gift would suit your taste, so I just picked a few. I hope you like them."

Everyone expected the little Crown Princess to get angry. Unexpectedly, the little stoic merely nodded expressionlessly and waved her hand. "Take them."

Good heavens, this little stoic actually accepts gifts from anyone. They observed the handsome young man in the vibrant red robe before them, sensing ill intentions. Why wasn't the little Crown Princess dismissing him?

"In consideration of your gift, I won't beat you today. Now, get lost," the little Crown Princess said again, expressionlessly.

Everyone: "..."

Dugu Ling suppressed a reaction, his lips twitching secretly, then he cleared his throat. "I have another special gift for you. Would you like to see it?"

Qiao Mu's face remained blank, her black grape-like eyes staring coldly at him. "Say it all at once!" So much nonsense, not even efficient at giving gifts. Annoying.

Dugu Ling coughed, then flipped open the box lid, revealing two severed, bloody fingers inside.

Everyone was startled, gasping aloud. The little stoic's eyes hardened, and in a blink, she conjured a Startling Thunder Sword into her hand, her cold voice spreading out like from the deepest hell. "Are you seeking death?"