"Lin Gen, you're here just in time. I'm going to send someone to deliver this house full of things to your home." Huo Tianzhao, the patriarch, came up to you with a smile on his face, pointed at the house and said: "Qiligou has not been so beautiful in decades.
Exhaling and raising eyebrows, your contribution to Qiligou puts us old men to shame. Everything in this house is for you and belongs to you. Not only that, you have made Qiligou famous. After our discussion, we decided
I will reward you with a ten-year-old riding beast."
The riding beast is a means of transportation in this world. It is a kind of monster with a docile temperament and is good at traveling long distances on rugged mountain roads. This monster is the size of two ordinary healthy horses and has five legs. When traveling, it is used to using one leg.
Taking turns to rest, one can travel thousands of miles in a day. Riding beasts can only be hunted in the mountains and cannot be tamed. Moreover, riding beasts are extremely fast and difficult to catch, so the price in the market is much higher than that of ordinary monsters.
There are two riding beasts in the entire Qiligou, one is the special mount of the clan leader.
However, the clan leader and several elders actually rewarded him with another riding beast. The value should not be mentioned. Just this respect made Lin Gen moved.
Lin Gen didn't refuse. He could refuse other things, but the reward from the village meant a responsibility. He had just entered the second level, and these elders or other villagers were either more or less sensitive. If he refused, maybe the villagers would
I think I have weak feelings for Qiligou.
"Thank you to the clan leader and several elders. Riding beasts is the wish of the clan leader and several elders. Lin Gen, I dare not refuse, but I can't take away this house of gifts. And not only can't I take away, I also brought another batch
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Lin Gen immediately recounted the hundreds of thousands of money he was about to send to the Cao family and the plan he had discussed with his father to donate it to the village.
"The Cao family also sent nearly 300,000 taels of gold and jewelry to your family? And you want to give it all to the village?"
Everyone gasped. Although they had seen so-called big scenes, they had never seen three hundred thousand gold in one move. After a while, Lin Gen's sudden appearance obviously aroused the concern of those wealthy families.
From the sight, the Cao family spent a lot of money on Lin Gen just to give him a good impression, which is enough to illustrate this point.
"Our Lin family is a member of Qiligou. We will never use these things in our lifetime. Qiligou has spent a lot of money on me. I, Lin Gen, have been bathed in the kindness of Qiligou my whole life. Qiligou's finances are now in a tight situation. I will contribute these things
Come out and share the hardships and help each other. I hope that the clan leader and several elders will not reject my offer."
Seeing that Lin Gen was so valued by the Cao family, the patriarch Huo Tianzhao and several other patriarchs were full of pride. In their eyes, Lin Gen was like a work of their own hard work, representing the future of Qiligou. Even the largest family in Qingniu Town
They all have a humble attitude and can't wait to build a good relationship. They are proud of it.
Take the patriarch Huo Tianzhao as an example. He visited the Cao family several times before, but the family members heard that he was just a small village chief and ignored him at all. When he went in and informed him, he was put aside and looked at with blank eyes from time to time.
He has been the patriarch of the clan for nearly fifty years, and has only met the head of the Cao family less than five times on other occasions. Every time he puts on a smile and reaches out, Cao Guan just nods politely and then turns his head.
They completely ignored him. Of course, not only him, but also other village clan leaders. In the eyes of the Cao family, this kind of small clan leader is almost like a little booger. Among all the people, the only one who can make the Cao family be polite is
Chen Weihu, the patriarch of Chenjia Village, was given this treatment because of Chen Que.
Now, the Cao family, who was unattainable in his mind and whose strength was astonishing, actually noticed Lin Gen and sent him generous gifts. This feeling of pride is really indescribable.
"Since you and your son have made this decision, we old guys have no choice but to admit it and accept it. At the same time, we would like to thank you on behalf of the villagers." Seeing Lin Gen's face full of sincerity and being so sensible, the elders all
I feel that I really picked the right person to succeed the patriarch.
As a candidate for power who holds the future of Qiligou, ability and cultivation are certainly important, but the most important thing is his feelings for Qiligou.
If there is a lack of emotion and concern for the sufferings of the villagers, no matter how capable the person is, he will only plunder and exploit after taking office, and instead become a disaster.
Qiligou was originally not as wealthy as other villages. After the destruction of the Demon Crowned Scale Python last time and the subsequent pensions, plus the cost of the Dragon Sacrifice Ceremony and Lin Gen's medicine wash, it was indeed very tight. Lin Gen could smell.
Despite the financial difficulties in the village, he generously donated the extra money he received. Without a deep feeling of treating Qiligou as his own, this would never have been possible.
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"The reason why I can enter the second rank is all due to the painstaking cultivation of the clan leader and villagers. This thing was originally given to me by the Cao family, but it has little effect on me. I, Lin Gen, am grateful and have nothing to repay, so I borrowed the flower to honor Buddha and give it to me.
, I beg the clan leader not to blame."
After coming out of the meeting room of the clan temple, Lin Gen found a reason to send the clan leader Huo Tianzhao to the door of his house and took out the black box containing the "Wu Nian Inkstone".
The clan leader Huo Tianzhao's expression was stunned, but he didn't expect Lin Gen to give him something.
His eyes fell on the box body, and he was slightly curious when he saw that the black box was exquisite and simple.
When the box was opened, he exclaimed, his eyes shining brightly: "Wu Nian Mo Yan!"
In addition to practicing martial arts, his biggest hobby in his life is to practice calligraphy and ink painting. He has already heard about the "Wu Nian Inkstone". He visited the Cao family a few days ago. Although he had something important to do when he came, the most important thing was that he vaguely understood
I hope I can be lucky enough to encounter this thing.
"Wu Nian Black Inkstone" is Cao Guan's cherished object. The most well-known thing is its magical function of boosting Yunli. But there are two other things that few people know. In the past thousand years, due to the "Wu Nian Black Inkstone"
"Inkstone" is a famous inkstone, and those who have used "Wu Nian Mo Inkstone" are many famous senior masters. For example, Du Ziliu, the most famous master of calligraphy and painting in Han Dynasty hundreds of years ago, Taoist Jiantian, etc., it can be said that this
Fang Moyan has experienced the growth of countless celebrities in the history of calligraphy.
Its symbolic meaning is almost equivalent to a monument in the calligraphy world.
The second point is that the ink produced by the "Wu Nian Shen Inkstone" is mottled and desolate, with distinctive characteristics. It is a unique kind of ink in the world of stone inkstones. Except for the "Wu Nian Shen Inkstone", other ink inkstones cannot
Grind the same style of ink.
For Huo Tianzhao, a calligraphy fanatic, his most extravagant wish was to have a glimpse of him. As for being able to write a work with ink, he had never had such a bold idea.
Seeing that what was inside the box turned out to be the "Wu Nian Ink Slab" which he considered to be a sacred object. Even though he had been the clan leader for decades and had mastered profound qi nourishing skills, he still couldn't resist the ecstasy in his heart, and he couldn't help but express his joy.
greedy eyes.
He took out the "Wu Nian Inkstone" and carefully and carefully stroked every inch of its delicate skin, reluctant to part with it, like a child who won't let go of a beloved toy.
He knew clearly that the "Wu Nian Mo Inkstone" was extremely valuable, and that he, the leader of the clan, should not accept it, nor should he be so rude, but he could not restrain himself.
"Patriarch, I originally wanted to return this thing to the Cao family, but the prodigal sons of the Cao family have too many treasures, so I don't care about them. I know that you are very knowledgeable in calligraphy, and if this thing falls into your hands, it will be a good time to use it up."
It is used to show our ambitions. My father and I are fine with other things, but when it comes to writing, we are really too shameful. Passing it on to you is also a last resort for us to avoid being ugly."
Huo Tianzhao naturally knew that he was trying to comfort himself. The dignified second-grade treasure was extremely precious. Even if it was not used, it would retain its value if kept at home.
Thinking of Lin Gen's thoughts, he felt waves of warmth.
If we say that his cultivation of Lin Gen was out of his investment in the future of Qiligou, he was out of a public spirit. But at this moment, he felt a pure emotion, as simple as a father and son. Lin Gen could know that he loved calligraphy and could put it into practice.
The Cao family gave him a second-grade treasure of immeasurable value, and they gave it to him without blinking an eye! This strong care made him instantly feel that everything he had done for Lin Gen before was really worth it, and it was so profitable.
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"Thank you, Patriarch. I will be greedy just once and accept this great gift from you." Huo Tianzhao looked at him with sincere eyes and stopped being pretentious.
From that moment on, he regarded Lin Gen, who was under eighteen years old, as his son and sowed the seeds of a loving father.
A lush tree in the distance casts a brilliant shadow under the sunlight.
Lin Gen's back gradually disappeared, Huo Tianzhao's eyes fell on the "Wu Nian Ink Inkstone" in his hand, and his eyes were filled with enthusiasm: "I can actually get the Wu Nian Ink Inkstone? I, the Holy Glory of pursuing the law, can finally ask those seniors
Traces of growth! What regrets in this life!”
"Lin Gen, I, Huo Tianzhao, thank you for making my greatest wish come true!" He said slowly to himself, heading in the direction where Lin Gen disappeared.
ps: Thank you "poll123" and "ye→still arrogant" for your enthusiastic tips.