"That's too much." Qin Yuntian drew a breath, shock flashing through his eyes. He had known that once Qin Hao took first place in the Azure Flame Grand Tournament, people would come bearing gifts to win his favor.
But he had never imagined they would offer so many treasures.
High-Grade Spirit Stones! Back in Southern Reach, he had scarcely seen even one. Southern Reach was too impoverished; it did not have a single decent spirit vein.
"What are you saying, Qin Family Head? Could it be that you look down on my Golden Cicada Sect?" The envoy deliberately put on an offended expression, as if Qin Yuntian had gravely insulted him.
"Not at all. Please don't misunderstand, Envoy." Qin Yuntian gave a wry smile, unsure how to answer. He could hardly announce the treasures the Golden Cicada Sect had given him for everyone to hear.
That would be as good as telling everyone to use the Golden Cicada Sect's gift as their standard. Qin Yuntian could not bring himself to do something so distasteful.
After a moment's thought, Qin Yuntian returned the courtesy. "Then you have my thanks, Envoy. When Hao returns, I will tell him exactly what happened. Please come to my home for a visit someday as well."
He paused, then continued, "My Qin family's home is humble, though. We have no fine spirit wine or spirit fruit to serve you. I hope you won't hold it against us."
"Haha, no need to stand on ceremony! It's settled, then. I'll certainly visit." The Golden Cicada Sect envoy's eyes shone. He knew he had completed his mission—and exceeded it.
The reason was simple: Qin Yuntian would tell Qin Hao about this.
Compared to befriending the Qin family, befriending Qin Hao directly was far more valuable. As for Qin Yuntian's