NOVEL NEXT Chapter 355: Wedding Gifts (Part 3)
"In fact, these things should have been given to you on your wedding day.
"But since the Da You Bank has been mentioned today, let's just present the gift now."
After speaking, everyone looked at Xuanzhen.
Xuanzhen scratched his head and said, "Master Su, please wait a moment."
After speaking, he sprinted off.
The crowd watched with wide eyes, and moments later, Xuanzhen Little Monk had already run back and forth, returning with a box in hand.
Wei Chimeng slapped his forehead:
"You little monk, we entrusted these things to you because we thought as a monk, you wouldn't covet worldly wealth.
"You promised you'd keep them safe, and yet you didn't keep them close to you.
"If something had happened, what would we do?"
Xuanzhen Little Monk smirked, "By treating them casually, others won't realize their value."
With that, he placed the box on the table:
"Master Su, take a look."
He opened the box, revealing silver notes and various papers inside.
Su Mo was slightly taken aback. He took out the contents and upon closer inspection, was surprised:
"Property deeds?"
"That's right."
Everyone nodded in unison.
"Inside are property deeds from various locations in Dongcheng, including not only real estate but also farms and businesses.
"Originally, they all belonged to the Store Manager.
"But if he left Donghuang, these would be useless.
"If he kept coveting them, it might lead us to trace his whereabouts.
"So, he left everything untouched, trying to hide them, but we found them anyway.
"We figured you wouldn't have time to manage his businesses, so we converted them into silver notes and placed them in this box for you.
"Don't underestimate this small box.
"With it, you have a foothold throughout Donghuang.
"But after you take it, you'll need someone to manage these properties for you."
The Third Palace Master said, "Initially, the Seven Sects can help you organize things. Once you have enough manpower, we'll step back without taking anything extra."
Su Mo chuckled wryly:
"You all are quite generous."
"Don't be too surprised, this is just the first gift."
The Third Palace Master waved it off, "There's a second one. In the end, these are just material items, which aren't much to us.
"They say it's better to provide timely help than to add to what's already good.
"Now that you've made a name in the Jianghu, even if we wanted to provide timely help, we couldn't.
"Thus, we can only add to the blessings.
"Today, we might as well present the second gift."
At this point, she glanced at the Second Palace Master, who nodded gently and took out a token from his chest, placing it on the table:
"This is Lengyue Palace's token, the Zhiyue Order."
"Hmm?"
Su Mo raised his eyebrows just as Xuanyuan Xiaoshan also produced a token from his sleeve:
"Tianxin Sect's Tianxin Heart Token."
"Zhenwu Hall's Zhenwu Token."
"Yuan Shan Sword Sect's Yuan Shan Sword Order."
"Xiaoyao Pavilion's Xiaoyao Token."
Each of them took out a token, then all looked at Xuanzhen Little Monk.
Xuanzhen Little Monk was full of helplessness:
"Our Jingchan Temple doesn't have tokens... but..."
After a brief hesitation, he took out a string of beads:
"These are the Bodhi Beads from our Jingchan Temple.
"They aren't really a token, incomparable to everyone else's, but if you appear in our Jingchan Temple domain with these, you'll surely be treated as a valued guest.
"Today, I'm offering this as a gift... uh wait!
"Amitabha, a monk shouldn't speak recklessly."
He gently patted his mouth, as if reluctant to hurt himself:
"Since everyone else here has presented a token, I'll also give Master Su this as a gift."
"..."
Su Mo looked at the array of tokens and beads on the table, speechless for a long time.
His mind was buzzing.
He never imagined that in such a short time there would be so many tokens.
Faintly, he could hear the cries of the small bundle holding his tokens.
Truly a weight unbearable.
He reluctantly said:
"Everyone, these tokens... how am I, Su, deserving to accept them?"
"Chief Su, you've rendered unmatched service to Dongcheng, and on this wedding day, how could we just offer you material goods?
"Though valuable, those things lack the sentiment.
"Hence, before we came here, the Sect Leader instructed us to present the sect tokens to you.
"If Chief Su comes to our places in the future, just present a token to clear the way."
Xia Xuanran snapped open his folding fan and shook his head:
"Not only that, we also heard Chief Su express the desire to establish a grand alliance for escort agencies.
"Naturally, that requires something unique.
"Adding these Seven Sects tokens to the Ziyang Order you hold, Chief Su can complete the set.
"Though few in number and not distributable,
"you can have these tokens imprinted.
"Paint them onto the flags of any escort agencies partnering with Ziyang Escort Agency.
"This declares to the Jianghu community, this escort is under the protection of Dongcheng's Seven Sects.
"With that, few would dare to rob this escort."
"Truly wise words."
The crowd nodded in agreement:
"Chief Su, please accept them."
Su Mo sighed. After such words, it would be rude to refuse.
Just counting, with these five tokens and one string of beads.
The number of tokens I possess is enough to play several rounds.
Play a heavenly blade Token against a Great Hall Order.
Respond with a Phoenix Order, then follow with a Ziyang Order, inflicting damage, meanwhile, draw a Xuanhu Pavilion token to heal myself...
What kind of chaotic nonsense is this?
However, one thing Xia Xuanran mentioned is true.
Before, it was just words, but now, just placing this pile of tokens before the chief of any escort agency.
It is likely that tomorrow's arrangements are already half-accomplished.
After expressing his gratitude with folded hands, Su Mo promptly instructed:
"Fetch a piece of white cloth, and prepare ink and inkstone!"
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ps: At the end of the month, still asking for monthly tickets~~ Thank you, thank you~~