The moment the commendation banner appeared, not only Zhang Yuchen and the three Dragon Group members beside him, but many people present also wore incredulous expressions.
"A commendation banner?"
"I thought it was the Human Emperor Banner!"
"..."
Someone nearby muttered quietly.
But on second thought, giving a commendation banner seemed perfectly normal.
It was just rare in our line of work...
Surprised as everyone was, no one made any dramatic moves.
Lu Changyuan was also stunned for a moment, but he quickly nodded.
"Then many thanks to Daoist Long Ming!"
The two shook hands as the banner was handed over. Then Daoist Long Ming spoke again.
"The commendation banner is something I'm presenting to Patriarch Lu on behalf of the higher-ups.
The item in this box was also brought by order of the higher-ups.
Patriarch Lu, have a look!"
With that, Daoist Long Ming picked up the black box.
The others stood some distance away and could not see it.
Zhang Yuchen and the Dragon Group members beside him began whispering among themselves again.
"What do you think is in that box?"
"Isn't it obvious? After giving the banner, it must be a souvenir."
"That makes sense!"
"Probably!"
"..."
Amid their discussion, Daoist Long Ming opened the box in front of Lu Changyuan.
The instant the box opened, everyone's eyes widened, and they stood on tiptoe to get a look.
But Lu Changyuan, who saw what was inside, suddenly turned pale before the box had even fully opened.
Lu Changyuan abruptly reached out and, with a click, snapped the box shut.
He moved so fast that it was almost exaggerated.
Then Lu Changyuan looked at Daoist Long Ming, his face filled with disbelief.
"Daoist Long Ming, this... this is really for our Lu Family?"
Daoist Long Ming nodded.
"Yes.