The third day of the second month.
Noon the day after the Dragon Gate Banquet ended.
After Su Yi finished cultivating in the Mulberry Forest outside the city and had just returned to Apricot Yellow Abode, he saw City Lord Fu Shan waiting there with a group of Imperial Guards.
"Mr. Su."
Fu Shan smiled as he came forward to greet him, cupping his fists. "Fu has come here for two reasons. First, to thank Mr. Su for stepping in so righteously at the Dragon Gate Banquet last night. Second, to deliver gifts."
As he spoke, he waved a hand.
Three Imperial Guards stepped forward, each holding a jade box in both hands and presenting them respectfully.
Fu Shan smiled and explained, "These are the rewards for first place in the Dragon Gate Tournament. In total, there are one thousand taels of gold, ten hu of pearls, three spirit herbs, and one top-grade Yellow Rank martial arts manual."
After a pause, he continued, "Fu took the liberty of converting the gold and pearls into banknotes, making them easier for Mr. Su to carry."
He pointed at the first jade box. "Inside this are eighteen banknotes, each with a face value of ten thousand taels."
"In the second jade box are three spirit herbs: Green Leaf Poria, Blood Jade Ginseng, and Azure Vein Frost Grass."
"In the third jade box is the top-grade Yellow Rank martial art, 'Pinching Flower Drifting Cloud Hand.'"
After listening, Su Yi first opened the third jade box and took out the manual inside.
He flipped through it briefly, then couldn't help saying in surprise, "This martial art is clearly only suited for women to cultivate."
Fu Shan smiled bitterly. "These rewards were all provided by Fallen Cloud City's City Lord, Li Jianyu. For him to do