"Take these gifts back. All I did was lend a hand once. Since our Chen Clan has accepted you, we won't quibble over such outward formalities." Chen Cong smiled, looking utterly at ease.
"We cannot, Your Excellency. These are not merely gifts of gratitude, but tokens of the Ji Family's and Liu Family's respect and appreciation for our liege clan," Liu Yirong and Ji Chenglie answered in unison.
"In that case, let us do this." Chen Cong considered briefly, then decided, "I will regard these valuable gifts as your contributions to the Chen Clan and convert them into the clan's contribution points."
"Xiaojun, you explain the remaining matters."
"Yes, Second Granduncle," Chen Xiaojun answered respectfully. A gentle, cultivated smile much like Chen Cong's appeared on his face, displaying the Chen Clan's distinctive bearing and grace.
He turned to the members of the Ji and Liu Families and explained warmly, "Everyone, I'm sure you're familiar with contribution points. Every faction has a similar system."
"Given the exceptional generosity of your families' gifts, and since you have only just entered our Chen Clan's service, Second Granduncle has made a special exception to convert them into contribution points."
His voice was clear and strong, flowing through their hearts like streams of fresh spring water.
"Next, I will explain the uses of contribution points in detail. They can be exchanged not only for the Nine Yin True Scripture, breathing methods, and other precious legacies..."
"Xiaojun, are you saying there are more of these legacies?" Ji Boda raised his eyebrows, excitement in his voice.
Chen Xiaojun smiled and nodded, speaking calmly and proudly. "Of course. As I just mentioned, the Nine Yin True Scripture is one of our Chen Clan's martial arts systems, containing dozens of martial techniques. Our breathing-method system also includes twelve elemental