Chapter 70

At the banquet, almost all the upper echelons of the Fenghua City elite were present. The Earl of Fenghua had already taken his seat at the head of the table, with Yan Mengyun by his side. Despite the grand setting, the atmosphere was unusually solemn. The guests whispered among themselves, trying to figure out the reason for the banquet, but no one knew.

Bai Cangdong sat next to Fengxian, their positions similar to those of Huaqianwu and Lingbo, both of whom were closer to the Earl of Fenghua.

"Today, I have gathered everyone here to announce something important," the Earl of Fenghua said once everyone had arrived.

Everyone was secretly guessing what the Earl of Fenghua was about to announce. The fact that Yan Mengyun had become the young mistress of the earl's residence was already known, so it couldn't be about that. No one could guess what the Earl of Fenghua was going to announce.

"Before I make the announcement, I would like to show you a few things," the Earl of Fenghua clapped his hands, and immediately three maids pushed out three small carts. The carts were covered with silk, and no one knew what was inside.

The three carts were brought to the Earl of Fenghua, who casually lifted the silk, revealing a dazzling array of colors that made everyone blink.

On each cart was a set of armor, complete with helmet, armor, battle skirt, boots, gauntlets, rings, earrings, and necklaces. The markings indicated that they were all Viscount-level golden armors, and the style suggested they were from the same Undead set. Next to each set of armor were ten martial skill crystal plates and a Viscount-level Undead egg.

"Some of you may have seen these things before, some have not. I will introduce them to you," the Earl of Fenghua pointed to the first cart, where the armor was as clear as jade. "This set of armor, I believe some of you may have seen one or two pieces, but I doubt anyone has seen the entire set. Yes, this is the armor that only the Eight-Eyed Celestial can drop, including the main pieces like the helmet and armor, as well as auxiliary pieces like rings and earrings, and a Green-Eyed Blade, making a total of twenty-four pieces. It is a complete set of Eight-Eyed Celestial armor. Since I first encountered the Eight-Eyed Celestial, I have slain countless of them, and it was only a year ago that I finally completed this set. If the same person uses this set of armor, they can obtain two special abilities inherent to the Eight-Eyed Celestial armor. What these abilities are, only the owner is qualified to know."

The Earl of Fenghua then pointed to the ten crystal martial skill plates beside the armor. "These are ten Viscount-level golden martial skills I have collected, including movement techniques, stepping techniques, fist techniques, leg techniques, and sword techniques. Each has its unique qualities. Although mastering them doesn't guarantee invincibility at the Viscount level, few can match them."

Finally, the Earl of Fenghua picked up the Undead egg and gently placed it back on the cart. "This is the Eight-Eyed Celestial egg, no need for further explanation."

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the items on the carts. The value of these items was such that many people could not obtain them in their entire lives. If they were exchanged for life spans, they could likely buy thousands of years.

The Earl of Fenghua walked to the second cart and picked up a crystal martial skill plate. "These ten martial skills are also carefully selected, different from the first set, but equally valuable, each with its own characteristics."

"This set of armor comes from the Hellfire Messenger, consisting of eighteen pieces. It is no less valuable than the Eight-Eyed Celestial set. The Undead egg here is from the Firetail Beast of the Flame Cloud Valley, equal in rank to the Eight-Eyed Celestial."

The Earl of Fenghua's introduction caused another stir. Although the second cart had fewer items, their value was no less than the first.

"As for the armor and Undead egg on the third cart, I believe you have never seen them before. They are the armor and Undead egg I used when I was a Viscount. I can tell you that their value is no less than the items on the first two carts." The Earl of Fenghua fondly touched the items on the third cart, a smile of reminiscence on his lips.

Everyone was even more moved. The armor and Undead egg the Earl of Fenghua used when he was a Viscount were certainly not ordinary, and their value was likely even greater than the items on the first two carts.

Everyone was guessing what the Earl of Fenghua intended to do with these precious items. Was he going to reward Yan Mengyun? But if that were the case, he could have given them to her in private, and Yan Mengyun wouldn't need three sets.

"What is the Earl of Fenghua planning to do?" Everyone was curious and coveted the items on the carts, hoping to claim them for themselves.

Even Bai Cangdong was no exception. If he had to collect these items himself, it would take an unknown amount of time. If he could obtain one set, his chances of advancing to the Earl level would greatly increase.

"The reason I have brought these items out is to find a master for each of them," the Earl of Fenghua said, causing a stir among the guests.

However, the room quickly quieted down, and all those who coveted the items on the carts stared intently at the Earl of Fenghua.

"Of course, such valuable items cannot be given away casually. I will give them to Mengyun's knights." The Earl of Fenghua finally revealed his purpose.

"Ah, so the Earl is choosing knights for Yan Mengyun. No wonder he brought out so many valuable items. Being a knight to Yan Mengyun is a great honor. Not only will you receive these treasures, but when Yan Mengyun advances to the Earl level, you will become an Earl's knight, a dream for many."

Many Viscounts looked at the Earl of Fenghua with hopeful eyes, hoping to be chosen as Yan Mengyun's knight.

Not everyone was like Bai Cangdong, who aspired to advance to the Earl level or even higher. To them, the Viscount level was the end of their lives. After all, few could advance to the Earl level, and there was only one Earl in Fenghua City. They never thought they could really become an Earl.

Therefore, becoming an Earl's knight was an excellent choice for most Viscounts. It would break their life span limit and provide them with the Earl's support, a dream come true.

Although Yan Mengyun was not yet an Earl, the Earl of Fenghua had already said he would use his life's savings to help her advance. The likelihood of Yan Mengyun becoming an Earl was very high, as evidenced by the Earl's willingness to bring out so many items to select her knights.

"Lingbo, are you willing to accept the Eight-Eyed Celestial set and become Mengyun's knight?" The Earl of Fenghua made his first choice, and it was Lingbo, who was once a candidate for the heir of Fenghua City.

"I am willing." Lingbo hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and received the Eight-Eyed Celestial set amidst the envy of the guests. He then knelt on one knee and offered his life mark to Yan Mengyun.

After accepting Lingbo's life mark, Yan Mengyun's viscount mark disappeared, and he became a knight, no longer enjoying the glory of the viscount title. However, he now shared in Yan Mengyun's glory.

Regardless, most of the guests still envied Lingbo. His chances of becoming the heir of Fenghua City were low, but now he was a knight to Yan Mengyun, received many treasures, and had the potential to become an Earl's knight, a very good outcome.

"Huaqianwu, are you willing to accept the Hellfire Messenger set and become Mengyun's knight?" The Earl of Fenghua's second choice was Huaqianwu. After Lingbo accepted the Eight-Eyed Celestial set and became Mengyun's knight, many people had some suspicions, and they were not surprised by this choice.

Huaqianwu's expression was complex, a mix of reluctance, resentment, and joy. In the end, she sighed and stepped forward to receive the Hellfire Messenger set. She knelt on one knee before Yan Mengyun and, like Lingbo, offered her life mark, becoming Mengyun's knight. From then on, her life and death were in Yan Mengyun's hands.

The Hua family was more relieved. Huaqianwu becoming the next Earl of Fenghua City's knight was not a bad thing. More importantly, it signified that the Earl of Fenghua and Yan Mengyun allowed the Hua family to continue managing the Hundred Flowers Chamber of Commerce without diminishing their power, the best possible outcome for them.

Everyone's attention turned to Fengxian. The Earl of Fenghua had prepared three sets of armor for the knights, and the first two were given to Lingbo and Huaqianwu. The last set was likely intended for Fengxian.

However, Fengxian's life plate was damaged, and she could no longer advance. It seemed she was no longer a suitable candidate to become Yan Mengyun's knight. Would the Earl of Fenghua really choose her?

Many people thought that although Fengxian's life plate was damaged, she still commanded the Wind Legion. Even for the sake of the Wind Legion, it would be worth making her a knight.

"Masked Viscount, are you willing to accept this set of armor and become Mengyun's knight?" The Earl of Fenghua's gaze turned to Fengxian, and everyone thought he was about to ask her. However, he made a surprising choice.

"Sorry, my lord, I cannot accept your kindness or become a knight," Bai Cangdong's refusal was unexpected.

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