Shen Changqing took the Token from the tray. It was engraved with his na and the words "Martial Hall Master."
In terms of style, it wasn’t much different from the original Elder Token.
However, the difference was that the Martial Hall Master Token appeared more imposing.
At that mont, Qianzhan’s deanor turned solemn once again. He took out a scroll from his bosom, his voice becoming louder.
"Martial Hall Master Shen Changqing, step forward to receive the decree!"
Receive the decree! Shen Changqing’s expression changed slightly.
Looking at the yellow scroll held high by Qianzhan, he imdiately thought of sothing.
Ji Tianlu and the others, who were originally seated, imdiately stood up upon seeing the item in Qianzhan’s hand. They hurried forward and bowed deeply.
Seeing this, Shen Changqing also bowed slightly.
Qianzhan unfolded the scroll, his voice grave. "Emperor Qin decrees: Martial Hall Master Shen Changqing possesses outstanding talent and extraordinary strength. He slew Demon Evil in the battle of Mountain-Breaking City, bringing glory to our nation, and I am deeply gratified. Currently, Demon Evil plague South Nether Prefecture, and rebels are rampant. Therefore, I confer upon Shen Changqing the title of Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture, to defend its lands and quell all disturbances. Hereby decreed!"
BOOM!
After Qianzhan finished reading the entire content of the imperial edict, everyone, including Ji Tianlu, was plunged into imnse shock.
Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture! To defend the land of South Nether Prefecture! What did this imply? This status was not sothing a re Martial Hall Master could compare to. A Martial Hall Master, at most, was equivalent to the dominator of a branch of the Demon-Subduing Division. But the Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture was even more significant in rank and power. To put it simply, it was tantamount to being the Prefect of South Nether Prefecture. Before this Prefect, all ministers or dominators would have to bow their heads.
Not only was Ji Tianlu shocked, but even Shen Changqing had not expected to be appointed as the Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture.
After the initial shock, he quickly ca to his senses.
Clearly, the Imperial Court appointing him as the Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture was for several reasons. First, the Imperial Court was currently unable to resolve the disorder in South Nether Prefecture, or rather, lacked the resources to do so, thus requiring a powerful individual to take charge. Second, it was to win him over. Yes, to win him over. As arrogant as this thought might seem, the great Great Qin actually had to woo a single individual. However, upon clearly understanding Great Qin’s situation, Shen Changqing beca even more certain of his speculation. True, he was from the Demon-Subduing Division. But to expect to keep him bound within the Demon-Subduing Division with such a status was impossible. Shen Changqing understood this point, and the Imperial Court was equally aware. To retain a powerhouse, one must either provide special benefits or grant authority and reputation. Now, the position of Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture offered both. To be honest, even Shen Changqing himself found no reason to reject such benefits. It still ca down to the sa thing: without Great Qin’s support, he would be too isolated if he were on his own. His strength was formidable, enough for Great Qin to try and win him over. But even so, he wasn’t invincible. If a powerful enemy targeted him while he remained within Great Qin, the Imperial Court and the Demon-Subduing Division would not stand idly by. Conversely, refusing the Imperial Court’s reward would be equivalent to severing ties with Great Qin, which would not align with his own interests.
Therefore, after a brief mont of shocked hesitation, he collected himself and voiced his thanks.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After saying this, he stood up straight.
As Shen Changqing straightened, another person holding a tray stepped forward.
Qianzhan lifted the yellow cloth, revealing a Token that seed to be cast from Gold.
"Defender Shen, please receive the Token!"
As he grasped the Token, a sense of weightiness transmitted to him.
Shen Changqing knew it wasn’t the physical weight of the Token that felt heavy, but the burden on his mind. By accepting this Token, he beca the Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture, effectively equivalent to its Prefect. The imnse pressure of South Nether Prefecture would now rest on his shoulders. Even though he had ntally prepared himself when agreeing to the decree, actually accepting the Token still made him feel the weight of this responsibility.
Taking a deep breath, Shen Changqing carefully stowed the Token away.
Qianzhan stated, "Defender Shen, as Martial Hall Master, your annual salary is 800 rit Points. As Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture, it is 1,500 rit Points. The two can be combined for a total of 2,300 rit Points!"
Shen Changqing had already seen the Demon-Subduing Coins placed next to the Token on the tray.
There were two pure gold-colored coins and three pale gold-colored ones. Each pure gold coin represented 1,000 rit Points, so two were 2,000, and the other three hundred made it exactly 2,300 rit Points.
Qianzhan then handed the first year’s salary to Shen Changqing.
"This is 2,300 rit Points, Defender Shen. Please review it," he said.
"Thank you for your trouble," Shen Changqing replied.
He glanced at them and, without any change in his expression, stowed all the rit Points away.
2,300 rit Points—that was quite a considerable inco. An annual inco of 2,300 rit Points would amount to 23,000 over ten years. He had been contemplating how to amass tens of thousands of rit Points to exchange the four mid-rank Demon Evil certificates he possessed for new Demon Evils.
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