Gao Tianfang waved a hand, and eight women stepped slowly forward, bringing the rewards for the top eight to Chen Shi'an and the others.
Although Chen Shi'an had only placed fourth, his rewards were the same as those of Xu Chaoqian and the other two in the top three:
Three bottles of pills and one cultivation manual.
The manual was called the Raging Tide Blade Technique, precisely what he needed.
As for the pills, there was one bottle of Origin-Strength Pills, one bottle of Spring Returning Pills, and one bottle of Poison-Averting Pills.
Origin-Strength Pills increased cultivation speed, Spring Returning Pills treated injuries, and Poison-Averting Pills counteracted poison.
Their uses were quite comprehensive, and the quantities were substantial too, with thirty pills in each porcelain bottle.
The only slight pity was that the rewards had not included a good saber.
One could not be greedy; it was best to quit while ahead.
Chen Shi'an put away the manual and pills and sat upright.
Gao Tianfang cleared his throat. "These are your personal rewards. As for the rewards for your strongholds, once you have returned, I will arrange for supplies to be delivered to each of them."
At this point, he turned his gaze toward the Yellow-Robed Man seated at the very center of the Reviewing Platform and cupped his hands. "Special Envoy, please."
The Yellow-Robed Man rose and walked to Gao Tianfang's side. His gaze swept over Xu Chaoqian and the other two who had placed in the top three of the Gathering of Heroes, and he spoke in a shrill, effeminate voice:
"On His Majesty's orders, I came to observe the Gathering of Heroes and, in particular, assess its top three."
Hearing this, Xu Chaoqian and the other two were all overjoyed, excitement showing on their faces.
The Yellow-Robed