Over six hundred Qi Luck Orbs-what an enormous wealth of resources! And all of them were being given to one person?
The elders of the various sects stared, their eyes nearly popping out of their heads.
"Lord Wei certainly has remarkable resolve. Qi Luck Orbs are priceless treasures. In this Sect Grand Competition, they were merely counters used to encourage the disciples to compete. Who would have thought he would actually give them to Jiang Fan as a reward!"
"If Jiang Fan can unravel the mysteries of the Qi Luck Orbs, he'll have hit the jackpot!"
"..."
Amid the murmurs, Wei Lang paused briefly.
"I further appoint Jiang Fan as Grand Capital Prefecture Inspector, with rank equivalent to the seventh rank!"
"He need not bow when meeting officials!"
This time, the entire crowd fell utterly silent.
The old man from the Black-and-White Academy exchanged a glance with Cheng Miaoyi. Both wore expressions that said they had expected as much.
Although Grand Capital Prefecture Inspector was only an honorary post, it still conferred an official status within the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty.
With this status, Jiang Fan was effectively halfway into the government.
This meant he was no longer merely a disciple of the Heavenly Divination Palace. The government had taken an interest in him and brought him firmly into its fold.
"Lord Wei really is masterful. This way, he avoids an ugly confrontation with the Heavenly Divination Palace while subtly drawing Jiang Fan into the government, laying the groundwork for a formal transfer later. As expected of a Protectorate Prefecture deacon-he leaves no loose ends..."
The old man from the Black-and-White Academy gave a bitter chuckle and spoke in a low voice.
Cheng Miaoyi shook her head. Looking at the blue-robed figure below the platform, she sighed.
"From now on,