Chapter 2547: Gift

Grandma Jiang didn't know that the pill Ye Chen took out was the Rejuvenation Pill that the Jiang family ancestors told their descendants about.

For the past thousand years, the Rejuvenation Pill for the Jiang family was a legendary miraculous medicine that only existed in the memories of their ancestors, and they never had the opportunity to see the real thing in their lives.

Therefore, even Grandma Jiang at this time didn't think that this pill would be the famous Rejuvenation Pill.

However, even if she really thought it was just some kind of pill Ye Chen made himself, she still said without hesitation: "Benefactor, you are as kind as a mountain to us, how can I..."

Ye Chen knew she was going to repeat the same old tune, so he said casually: "It doesn't matter, it's just a pill I made casually. It's like you using the bacon you made yourself to

Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Jiang was afraid that her continued refusal would anger Ye Chen, so she said cautiously: "Then thank you, benefactor!"

After saying this, she took the Rejuvenating Pill from Ye Chen's hand.

Ye Chen urged: "Grandma Jiang, you might as well take it directly and see."

Old Mrs. Jiang nodded gently, and only then did she put the Rejuvenating Pill into her mouth.

Originally, Old Mrs. Jiang had intended to quickly swallow it with water after taking it, but she did not expect that the pill would turn into a unique medicinal power the moment it entered her mouth, rapidly spreading throughout her entire body.

Before she could even be shocked, she felt as if her whole person was bathed in a spring breeze, and her entire body seemed to be undergoing some kind of rapid change, giving her a sense of comfort she had never experienced before.

What she could not see was that her hair, which had been completely white, turned mostly black in an instant, and the wrinkles on her face were significantly reduced, making her look much younger.

However, at this moment, through her own sensations, Old Mrs. Jiang realized that this pill was truly miraculous and by no means an ordinary item, so she asked Ye Chen, unable to hide her shock: "Benefactor, why does the pill you gave me feel so miraculous?!"

Ye Chen smiled slightly and said calmly: "Because the pill I gave you is a Rejuvenating Pill."

"A Rejuvenating Pill?!" Old Mrs. Jiang's expression was filled with extreme horror. She stood frozen in place and muttered: "Benefactor... you... how could you have a Rejuvenating Pill... and... what virtue or ability does this old woman have to deserve such a divine elixir..."

Ye Chen said calmly: "Grandma Jiang, you can look in the mirror; you look twenty years younger now."

Old Mrs. Jiang subconsciously found a broken mirror and looked at herself in it; she was struck as if by lightning!

Ye Chen added at this time: "After taking this Rejuvenating Pill, the matter of helping your son raise his children is a sure thing. The Rejuvenating Pill can extend your life by twenty years; if your son hurries, you might even be able to see your grandchildren get married."

"This... this..." Old Mrs. Jiang was both happy and anxious. She paced back and forth, muttering to herself: "What virtue or ability do I have... what virtue or ability..."

Ye Chen smiled and said: "Grandma Jiang, there is no need to dwell on this anymore. The problem now is that you have suddenly become so much younger. If you continue to live here, the neighbors will surely be very surprised. If word gets out, it might bring you trouble. Therefore, in my opinion, you should pack up and leave with us tonight. We will send you to Shudu and help you and your son settle down. You don't have any relatives or friends anyway; arriving in Shudu means a fresh start. Your son can manage his own career and find his own love there, and you can live with him in peace. You will even have the energy and strength to help him and do odd jobs. It has only benefits and no harm."

Ye Chen's words completely moved Old Mrs. Jiang. She was already in tears without realizing it. Because her body was suddenly much younger, she suddenly knelt before Ye Chen, kowtowed heavily, and said piously: "Thank you, benefactor, for your great kindness. This old woman will never forget it in this life!"

Ye Chen helped her up and joked: "Grandma Jiang, no need to thank me. You have already eaten my Rejuvenating Pill, so I won't be returning your Phoenix Bone Vine bracelet."

Old Mrs. Jiang waved her hands hurriedly: "That bracelet was a gift I gave to you, benefactor. Even if you hadn't given me this Rejuvenating Pill, I would never have asked for it back..."

Ye Chen smiled: "That is for the best. I see the time is about right, so you should hurry up and start packing."

As he spoke, Ye Chen added another instruction: "It is best if you only bring what is absolutely necessary. There is no need to bring food, clothing, or daily supplies; the car cannot hold so much, and I have already had people prepare everything in Shudu."

Old Mrs. Jiang nodded repeatedly and said earnestly: "I will only take the ancestral tablets and these three paintings..."

Having said that, she immediately began to pack.

Because the tablets and paintings belonged to the Jiang family ancestors and other forebears, they were of great significance to the Jiang family, so Ye Chen did not intervene.

Old Mrs. Jiang carefully collected all the tablets and put them into her own bundle, then took down the three paintings one by one and placed them into scrolls.

However, she only put two of the paintings into the bundle. She did not pack the portrait of Meng Changsheng painted by the Jiang family ancestor. Instead, she presented it to Ye Chen with both hands and said earnestly: "Benefactor, you are a person with great supernatural powers. If Old Ancestor Meng has truly found the Dao of longevity, perhaps you and he will have a chance to meet in the future. Please accept this portrait of Old Ancestor Meng as a gift!"

Ye Chen was slightly startled and declined without hesitation: "Grandma Jiang, this is a family heirloom left by your ancestors. How can I take it away? You should keep it safe!"

Old Mrs. Jiang suddenly knelt on both knees, holding the scroll with both hands, and said with utmost persistence: "Benefactor, this old woman is leaving here today with her youngest son. In my heart, I have already made a decision for myself, for my son, and for his future descendants: to give up the opportunity of waiting for Old Ancestor Meng;"

"After leaving here, from now on, the Meng family only needs to know that our ancestors once had such a miraculous experience; there is no need to know that Old Ancestor Meng once made a promise to our ancestors;"

"Furthermore, after we leave here, even if Old Ancestor Meng is still alive and even if he comes back, he will never be able to find us;"

"Rather than that, it is better to leave this painting with you. If Old Ancestor Meng is truly not dead, and if you meet him in who knows how many years, having this painting might help establish a friendship. If you do not accept this painting, this old woman will not get up!"

Hearing this, Ye Chen sighed in his heart: "The possibility that this Old Ancestor Meng is still alive is infinitely close to zero. Even if the 'Nine Mysteries Heavenly Sutra' was written by him, I am afraid he could not have lived until today. One thousand four or five hundred years—to live that long requires far more than just spiritual energy and pills."

However, seeing the old lady's persistence, Ye Chen said no more. He took the scroll with both hands and said solemnly: "Since that is the case, then I, the junior, will accept this painting. Rest assured, I will definitely keep it safe! Please get up quickly!"

Old Mrs. Jiang finally breathed a sigh of relief and stood up.

At this moment, the voice of Old Mrs. Jiang's youngest son came from outside the door: "Hey, distinguished guest, why are you standing outside? I just hunted two pheasants, fat and plump. I'll slaughter them right now and stir-fry them with chili for you two to eat!"