As soon as these words were spoken, the hall immediately broke into an uproar.
"A million contribution points? This..."
"Choosing a treasure from the treasury?"
"Patriarch, isn't this a bit too generous..."
Several Elders couldn't help but speak up, their tones carrying obvious dissatisfaction.
A million contribution points—what did that even mean?
An S-rank Talent was issued ten thousand contribution points every ten years.
A million contribution points was equivalent to a thousand years' worth of the basic quota for an S-rank Talent. Furthermore, the Hun Family treasury had accumulated treasures over countless years, including relics from powerful experts of past generations and even Saint-level items. Any random piece taken out would be a treasure enough to make an Eternal True God green with envy.
Han Xuanji was also somewhat surprised upon hearing this. He looked at Hun Qianling, who nodded slightly with eyes full of smiles, her meaning clear: she wanted Han Xuanji to accept it with peace of mind.
Regarding this, Han Xuanji accepted it with a clear conscience.
It wasn't surprising that Hun Qianxue would give a generous amount of contribution points as a reward, but he hadn't expected to also receive the qualification to "choose a treasure from the treasury."
The value of this reward far exceeded his expectations.
No wonder Hun Qianling had strongly insisted he attend; it turned out there was such a grand gift.
"This Hun Family treasury should also be a good place for dao rhyme."
Han Xuanji's heart stirred; he felt this deal was worthwhile.
Under normal circumstances, getting to the treasury was no easy feat.
This time, he could also Sign In while he was at it. These contribution points could also be exchanged for treasures useful to him, which was quite good. Hun Qianxue's gaze swept over the Elders who had spoken out in astonishment, his eyes suddenly becoming sharp.
"What, do you think I've rewarded him too much?"
Swept by his gaze, the Elders immediately fell silent, not daring to say more.
Hun Qianxue snorted coldly:
"The glory Xuanji has won for the Hun Family is worth this price. If anyone is dissatisfied, why don't you try reaching the top of the Five Elements Heavenly Ladder? If you can reach the top, this old man will likewise reward you with a million contribution points and let you enter the treasury to choose!"
The hall was deathly silent.
No one dared to respond.
Everyone present was well aware of the difficulty of the Five Elements Heavenly Ladder.
Reach the top?
Since the Five Elements Tower was established, not a single person in the entire Hun Family had succeeded.
Asking them to try was just asking for humiliation, wasn't it? Cultivating the Way of Laws was already difficult. Only those ascetic Cultivators in the Five Elements Tower who specialized in the Way of the Five Elements and had been immersed in it for countless years could achieve it. Outsiders who succeeded were few and far between; even when Prodigies from major powers went to challenge it, very few were successful.
After all, it was a Saint Legacy; the difficulty was naturally not small.
That Han Xuanji could climb it was because he was using a cheat.
"The matter is settled."
Hun Qianxue spoke with finality, brooking no argument.
Han Xuanji stood up and cupped his hands toward Hun Qianxue:
"Thank you for your favor, Patriarch. I, Han Xuanji, will certainly not fail the Hun Family's trust."
He spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, expressing gratitude while also stating his stance.
Hun Qianxue nodded with satisfaction and signaled for him to sit down.
"The second matter."
Hun Qianxue's gaze turned toward a seat in the back row on the left side.
"Ling Feng, you speak."
Everyone's eyes simultaneously turned in that direction. Ling Feng slowly stood up, his Face ashen, his lips pressed tightly together, his eyes filled with unwillingness and struggle.
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became subtle. Ling Feng was an established S-rank Talent of the Hun Family and held considerable prestige within the clan.
During the initial Family council, it was he who had first launched an attack, questioning Han Xuanji's S-rank Talent status.
Now, having to apologize to a junior, this humiliation felt worse than being killed.
But he had to bow his head.
Because the tide had turned.
Han Xuanji reaching the top of the Five Elements Heavenly Ladder was already an ironclad fact.
If he continued to resist, he would not only fail to protect his reputation but might even Face a worse outcome—being expelled from the Hun Family was not impossible. At that point, there would be no place for him in Qianhun City. While he could go to other factions, he likely wouldn't be able to attain his current status at all.
Ling Feng took a deep breath and walked over to Han Xuanji.
He bent his waist and gave a deep bow.
"Brother Xuanji."
His voice was somewhat raspy, yet he spoke every word clearly:
"Previously, I was blind and said many things I shouldn't have said, and did many things I shouldn't have done. Today, in front of everyone in the clan, I apologize to you.
I'm sorry."
As soon as he finished speaking, he took out a jade talisman from his robe and presented it with both hands:
"This is two hundred thousand Family contribution points. It is my savings from over the years, offered as an apology. I hope you will accept it."
Two hundred thousand!
Low murmurs of discussion rang out in the hall once again. Two hundred thousand contribution points was not a small sum.
Although Ling Feng was an established S-rank Talent, his usual cultivation expenses were enormous. To have saved these two hundred thousand contribution points, he had likely brought out nearly half a lifetime's worth of savings.
Looking at the bowing Ling Feng before him, Han Xuanji felt no great waves in his heart.
He took the jade talisman and said calmly:
"Brother Ling Feng is being too serious. Let what happened in the past remain in the past."
Ling Feng straightened up, his expression extremely complex, yet he still forced a slight smile:
"Thank you."
He turned and walked back to his seat, his steps much heavier than when he had come.
Watching this scene, the corner of Hun Qianxue's mouth curled up slightly, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
He cleared his throat and said loudly:
"Alright, both matters for today have been concluded. Meeting adjourned."
Everyone stood up and dispersed in groups of twos and threes.
Hun Qianling quickly walked to Han Xuanji's side and laughed in a low voice:
"So, how is it? My brother didn't treat you poorly, did he?"
Han Xuanji shook the Storage Ring in his hand:
"I really didn't expect this."
"Two hundred thousand contribution points, plus the million my brother rewarded you—you are now the wealthiest S-rank Talent in the Hun Family."
Hun Qianling chuckled,
"Don't forget to treat me to a meal at the city's grandest restaurant."
"I won't forget."
Han Xuanji smiled, but his gaze turned toward the depths of the hall, where Hun Qianxue was walking toward him.
"Xuanji, you did well."
Hun Qianxue patted his shoulder, his eyes full of appreciation.
To be honest, that Han Xuanji could be this formidable far exceeded his imagination.
Initially, to tell the truth, making Han Xuanji an S-rank Talent was more out of consideration for Hun Qianling's Face.
Even if Han Xuanji were completely useless, it wouldn't have mattered if he just let Han Xuanji coast for a few thousand years.
At most, it would cost him a little Face in exchange for his sister Hun Qianling's happiness; he felt it was worth it.
He hadn't expected Han Xuanji to give him such a huge surprise.
"You won't blame me for not helping you much these past few years, will you?"
Hun Qianxue said with some guilt. After all, a Prodigy like Han Xuanji had been baselessly slandered for so long.
If it were him, he might have left this place long ago to avoid being mistreated.
"Not at all, it was Xuanji who didn't do well enough at the start."
Han Xuanji's heart stirred as he responded.
Truthfully, it was indeed because he had hidden too many things at first; it was normal for there to be misunderstandings.
And Hun Qianxue was indeed big-hearted, having no intention of prying into his specific abilities.
Little did he know, Hun Qianxue had actually wanted to investigate, but Hun Qianling was adamantly against it, stating that doing so might enrage Han Xuanji.
Hun Qianxue was actually able to listen to reason; he truly hadn't bothered with Han Xuanji, allowing him to transition carefree to the present.