Gao Wu: I became the minor villain that the protagonist was about to destroy.

Upon hearing the name "Life Essence Flower," a stir immediately arose among the crowd.

【Life Essence Flower: A rare spiritual plant that can only be born after the death of a plant-type monster at or above the City Realm. This flower contains pure life essence; consuming it can repair hidden injuries, increase lifespan by 50 years, and has a very small chance of granting one of the plant-type monster's characteristics.】

"I never imagined that the second master of the Luo family would obtain such a rare and precious treasure!"

"That's right, this is an extremely rare item, and it's the first time I've ever seen a genuine one."

Luo Huaiyuan felt the life force emanating from the jade box and smiled with satisfaction.

"Second brother, you're very kind."

"Brother, there's no need for us brothers to be so formal."

After Master Luo presented this gift, the birthday gifts that others brought out, although precious, were not even in the same league as the Life Essence Flower.

After the older generation of uncles and aunts presented their birthday gifts, it was the younger generation of the host family's turn to give their own gifts.

Luo Xuanche, holding a gift box, walked to Luo Huaiyuan's side.

"Grandpa, this is a fragment of a scroll that I accidentally found in the secret realm. However, I can't understand it, so I'm giving it to you."

Luo Huaiyuan was momentarily intrigued, as he usually enjoyed studying the mysteries within secret realms.

Luo Huaiyuan took the box and slowly opened it. Inside, there was a slightly damaged scroll. Luo Huaiyuan was immediately attracted to it because he felt a mysterious power on the scroll.

"Okay...okay! I really like this gift! If you see anything you like among these gifts, consider it a gift from Grandpa."

"Thank you, Grandpa."

At this moment, Luo Mingwei said, "Grandpa, Grandpa, this is a gift my brother and I are giving you!"

Luo Huaiyuan said happily, "Okay, okay! We have everything. You can pick one thing from here, just like Xuanche."

"Thank you, Grandpa! Grandpa is the best!"

Luo Huaiyuan looked at the tattered scroll in his hand with some affection, then slowly closed it.

Leng Ruoxue's expression turned somewhat solemn after seeing the tattered scroll.

Ye Ming noticed that Leng Ruoxue was acting strangely and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with this incomplete scroll?"

Leng Ruoxue nodded solemnly: "This is no ordinary fragment, but one of the keys to unlocking the Cangwu Immortal Locking Cave!"

"What is the Cangwu Immortal Locking Cave?"

Leng Ruoxue shook her head: "I don't know either. At my level at the time, I was not qualified to enter such a Yuan Court."

"It is said that Luo Huaiyuan soon discovered some clues and then gave this incomplete scroll to the person behind him. It was because of this incomplete scroll that the Luo family was brought to ruin."

"You mean someone wants to steal this tattered scroll?"

"No, it happened after the Cangwu Immortal Locking Cave ended."

"What level is required to enter the Cangwu Immortal Locking Cave that you mentioned?"

"You need to be at least at the Guo Xun level, but I don't recommend you go for it."

"What? Is it dangerous?"

Leng Ruoxue looked at Ye Ming and nodded solemnly: "Because no one who entered the Cangwu Immortal Locking Cave came back alive, and it is precisely because of this that the Luo family has come to an end."

Upon hearing this, Ye Ming's lips curled up slightly: "Then I'm even more interested. The Yuan Ting, where no one survived, is quite intriguing."

"Do you know when it will be turned on?"

"Four years later, right after I graduated from college."

"There is still plenty of time; four years is more than enough."

Leng Ruoxue stopped talking. She didn't know where Ye Ming's confidence came from. Perhaps it was because she didn't know about Ye Ming's talent, but she felt that the person in front of her could create miracles.

After Luo Xuanche finished presenting his gift, it was Luo Junheng's turn to present his.

Luo Huaiyuan looked at Luo Junheng walking towards him step by step, and his eyes suddenly became a little dazed, because Luo Junheng looked so much like his father, they were almost identical when they were young.

However, Luo Huaiyuan also knew that his most beloved son, who had given him the most hope, was gone, and now only his grandson had come.

All the direct descendants of the Luo family present watched with anticipation as this drama unfolded, a show that would determine which side they would be on.

Although Grandpa Luo was neither warm nor cold towards Luo Junheng, he didn't show any dislike either, which made them all a little unsure of what the old man was thinking.

"Grandpa, I don't have the same opportunity as my second brother to get a gift that will satisfy you. This is probably the only thing I can offer."

Then Luo Junheng took out a painting tube from his spatial ring.

After Luo Huaiyuan opened the painting tube and unfolded the scroll inside, he froze on the spot after just one glance at the scroll.

The painting inside depicts the scene of his father, Luo Jingchen, winning the provincial championship in the martial arts examination.

In the painting, Luo Huaiyuan stands beside Luo Jingchen, proud of him.

This was originally a photograph that Luo Huaiyuan kept in his study. However, after that outburst of rage, he smashed the frame and threw it away. He only regretted it after Luo Jingchen died, but the only photograph he had ever kept was also gone.

Luo Huaiyuan looked at the painting in his hand. Although it differed slightly from the photograph at the time, it was still about 90% similar.

Luo Huaiyuan pointed to Luo Jingchen in the painting and said, "Although you look very similar to your father, the painting here is not very good. His eyebrows and features show more heroic spirit."

"I heard from them that I look very much like my father, so I drew this picture based on my own appearance."

Looking at Luo Junheng in front of him, Luo Huaiyuan couldn't help but shed tears.

"So many years have passed, perhaps it's really time to let go."

"You've got a kind heart, child."

Luo Huaiyuan touched Luo Junheng's cheek.

"You can pick one you like here."

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Although Luo Xuanche had a smile on his face, his fists were clenched tightly.

("You really got away with trying to take a shortcut. I won't let you have your way!")

Luo Xuanche looked at his father, and the two exchanged a glance.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Luo Lingfeng moved on to the next step.

Now it's time for the guests to present their gifts.

The first person to present a gift was Lei Laohu from the Lei family.

"Elder Luo, this is a birthday gift prepared by the Lei family for you. It is a Thunder Dragon Pearl, obtained from a Thunder Pool in a secret realm. We present it to you, Elder Luo!"

"Hmm, not bad. I heard that your Lei family has had some trouble recently. If there's anything the Luo family can do to help, just let me know. This old man here in Luoxia City can still lend a hand."

Lei Laohu bowed slightly and said, "Then thank you very much, Elder Luo."

The next person to present the gift was from the Chen family, specifically Chen Qingyuan.

"Elder Luo, this item is called the Water-Repelling Bead. Wearing it allows you to breathe underwater and reduces water-attribute damage by 20%."

"....."