The two of them hit it off immediately.
Grand Marshal Xuanji laughed heartily. "Good, good, good! From those words alone, I can tell you're someone who knows gratitude and repays kindness, someone worth cultivating. To celebrate your third place ranking in the exam, I'll give you two small gifts first. Take them."
With a wave of his hand, Grand Marshal Xuanji shot two streaks of golden light toward Fan Lang, who caught them in one hand.
Fan Lang took a closer look and found that they were a sword and a shield. Both gleamed with golden light and were engraved with intricate patterns. The system displayed their relevant data: both treasures were nineteen-star grade.
For the current Fan Lang, these were exceptionally high-grade treasures.
As meeting gifts, they were already quite lavish. It was clear that Grand Marshal Xuanji was very willing to invest in Fan Lang.
"I watched your battles. Since you like using a sword, I'll give you one. This sword is called the Gilded Sword. It contains the sharp aura of refined metal and is incomparably keen. Where there is offense, there must be defense. This shield is called the Gilded Shield. It is as impregnable as a fortress and possesses extraordinary defensive power. The sword and shield form a set. Used together, they complement each other perfectly," Grand Marshal Xuanji explained.
"Thank you for your generous gifts, Grand Marshal," said Fan Lang.
"I'll also give you a small red envelope. Use it to buy various cultivation resources. Although Aurora Academy will provide you with resources, you'll still need money."
Grand Marshal Xuanji gave Fan Lang a Currency Card containing a full one million Cosmic Coins.
This was another generous gift.
Fan Lang thanked him again, then changed the subject. "Grand Marshal, my circumstances are somewhat unusual.