The bitterness and dissatisfaction of the Phoenix quickly vanished, as the Lord Saint Xiao, renowned throughout the Aegean for his generosity and liberality, presented a large array of gifts.
Sculpted white walrus ivory pipes, Golden Snow Lotus Silk, high-quality barrelled Ant Bull Honey, beautifully striped melons, and Kiwi Wine held in bamboo, full of rustic charm—these elegantly packaged yet not overly lavish gifts almost immediately won the hearts of the Phoenixes.
Compared to truly wise races, the intelligence of Magical Beasts, no matter how high, ultimately lacks that extra bit of cultural foundation.
"Master, you are too kind, our Phoenixes can be self-sufficient…" Elder Ferdinand, receiving gifts for the first time, hesitated a bit, and out of respect for the pride of his race, he intended to decline.
