Chapter 2185

Of course, Kai knew what Shannon and the others had been up to. He didn't go into details with Scott and simply told him they were on a faraway trip. A trip back six thousand years was definitely far and long. When hearing about souvenirs, Shannon subconsciously recalled whether anything from Celestria could be counted as one. Before she could pull out anything, she saw a golden-glowing hand beside her quietly extend something forward. She couldn't help but glance at Benjamin, surprised that he had a "souvenir". When they locked eyes, he flashed her a faint smile. Indeed, he didn't have a souvenir… until Scott called him her husband. Shannon was at a loss for words, but Scott excitedly took over the item in Benjamin's hand. Confused, he asked, "What's this, Benji?" He held what seemed to be a bead polished from a mineral. Seeing the golden light emanating from the bead and sensing the familiar energy of Benjamin, Shannon immediately felt a jolt in her forehead. The material reminded her of the Core Vein Stone he had given her. Benjamin said, "This is a type of mineral that grows around the core of my veins. It's rich in spiritual energy, and wearing it can help keep your mind clear and make it easier to concentrate when studying." At that, Scott's mother, Janice, had her eyes lit up. That was exactly what he needed! Scott quietly sulked, as the effect wasn't that meaningful to him. Frankly, he didn't enjoy studying. Noticing his disappointment, Benjamin added, "It can also protect you against evil spirits and demonic harm." Scott became even less interested. He already had the protective emerald pendant Shannon gave him, along with various talismans for warding off evil and demons. He boasted confidently that, even if an evil spirit stood before him right now, he could simply hurl a talisman and defeat it without Shannon's help. Just as Janice was about to reprimand him for his ungratefulness, Shannon, who had been quietly observing, added with elegance, "The bead is imbued with golden light and fortune. If you wear it, you can pull whatever you want from a game's RNG rewards." Her words immediately lit up Scott's eyes. "F-For real?" Although he was a paying player, there were still many special items that couldn't be obtained even with money. Shannon looked at him, a faint smile gracing her lips. "Of course." With that, she suddenly reached out, took back the bead from his hand, and added, "But since you don't seem interested, there's no need to force yourself to accept it." As she spoke, she handed the bead back to Benjamin, giving him a pointed look, as if saying, "Don't let him get used to picking and choosing gifts," and "Don't offer him anything unless he showers you with compliments." Benjamin caught her look and understood she was "defending" him. A hint of amusement flashed in his dark eyes as he nodded, acknowledging her point. Scott was stunned to the core. Once he realized what had happened, he immediately begged, "No, Shannon! You can't take back a gift!" He then turned to Benjamin, looking at him with pleading eyes. "Benji, Ben—come on! I was wrong! I love this gift. I swear, Benji! I'd never turn down a gift from my brother-in-law!" Scott's reaction caused everyone nearby to chuckle. It was clear to them what had happened. Shannon had purposely piqued Scott's interest and let him watch as he missed the gift, striking at his heart. It was the same old familiar trick. The atmosphere at the Jensen residence was lively that day. But as the night fell and the place quieted down, Shannon finally found Thalia and "borrowed" her from Adam. She then took out the "gift" she had brought back. Shannon already knew about the argument that had broken out between Thalia and Louise. Although she hadn't brought any souvenirs for Scott, she had, indeed, brought home a "gift" for Thalia. When Thalia looked at the item, she froze for a moment. It was a strand of snowy white fox fur; on it lingered Louise's unmistakable energy.