Chapter 147: Two Requests

The four individuals were quite neatly and elegantly dressed and exuded a warm presence.

Just a glance was enough for people to realise that they were competent men who could be trusted.

However, Yi Chen didn’t think so. The reason lay in their status panel, particularly the ’extra’ section, which Yi Chen had just scanned through his eyes.

[Second Elder, He’s the treasurer and looks after himself with the clan’s wealth.]

[Third Elder, Married to Patriarch’s daughter, Patriarch’s dog.]

[Patriarch, loves a life of wealth and comfort, has a greedy nature.]

[First Elder, Patriarch’s son. A debauched man.]

’...I guess I know why the Feng clan fell in rankings in the last few years.’

Yi Chen thought while forcing himself to maintain a respectable expression on his face.

He was already aware of the Second Elder being a corrupt individual, but little did he know that it wasn’t just the Second Elder...

’Birds of the same feather indeed flock together...’

Yi Chen thought to himself.

"Greetings, Patriarch!" Feng Ning greeted the Patriarch the next instant and did the same towards the Three Elders.

She wasn’t confused to not see her father with them, as he had already informed her that he would be attending to Wei Tian in her stead.

Seeing Feng Ning’s actions, Yi Chen followed suit and respectfully bowed towards them in the same manner.

"Haha, we finally met the hero of today’s tournament! We’ve all been waiting to meet you, Yi Chen. You did great! The whole clan and I are proud of you!" the patriarch, Feng Haoran, chuckled loudly and patted Yi Chen’s shoulders.

With a smile, Yi Chen responded modestly, "The patriarch praises me too much. I only did what I was supposed to as one of the clan’s members,"

"Good! That’s how all clansmen should be. You’ll make an ideal example for every young man," Feng Haoran nodded and praised him even further as his eyes curved in gleefully.

’With a talent like this, the Feng Clan can definitely stay among the major clans for a few more years,’ Feng Haoran thought to himself as a feeling of ecstasy welled up inside him.

Wanting to motivate Yi Chen to keep fighting for the clan, Feng Haoran said, "Great deeds must be rewarded greatly as well! Tell me, what is it that you need? Spirit Stones? High Grade Pills? Weapons? You name it, and I’ll get it for you! Our clan’s treasury has no dearth of resources for the deserving!"

When Feng Haoran said those words, he couldn’t help but feel a bitter feeling rising in his heart, but he repeated to himself in order to calm his mind.

’I must take this much of a loss if I need to take advantage of his prowess for the next few years. Think of the resources you’ll be getting from the Imperial family, Haoran...’

The greedy feeling in the Patriarch’s heart was able to successfully overcome that feeling of bitterness as he glanced towards Yi Chen with expectant eyes.

Hearing this generous offer, Yi Chen’s eyes shone with light, and after musing over the Patriarch’s words, he finally revealed his desires to him.

"Umm...would it be alright if I have more than one request?" Yi Chen asked while scratching the side of his face.

"Haha, aren’t you a glutton? Of course it’s alright! What is it that you want?" Feng Haoran asked while trying hard to prevent his smile from breaking.

Worried as to how much loss he was about to have now, Feng Haoran closely listened to Yi Chen’s next set of words.

"Well...since I don’t have any idea as to what I want right now, my first request is to be allowed to enter the clan’s treasury and be able to choose any one item of my liking,"

"Is that so?" Feng Haoran mused to himself for a couple of seconds before nodding, "Alright, I’ll have to get prior permission from the Gatekeeping Elders to allow you to enter, so it will only be possible after the Inter Clan Tournament is over."

"Thank you, Patriarch!" Yi Chen thanked cheerfully and proceeded to his next request.

"As for my second request, it’s actually related to the Heavenly Azure Dragon Sect’s entrance test. I would also like to get nominated by the clan..."

"Umm, actually...I also wanted to get nominated from the clan for the Heavenly Azure Dragon Sect’s entrance test."

When Feng Haoran, who was closely listening to Yi Chen’s words with furrowed brows, heard this, his expression relaxed the very next moment as he gave out a relieved chuckle.

"Haha, so it was just this much? Consider it done! It’s obvious for a talented sprout like you to get that spot,"

"I’m deeply grateful to the Patriarch!" Yi Chen bowed the next moment, all to Feng Haoran’s satisfaction.

After a nod, he finally said, "Alright, since we are done with this issue, I’ll be leaving as there’s still a lot at the clan that needs my presence.

As for the two of you, rest well for tomorrow’s matches and do your best! If we are able to get back at the He clan for last year’s loss, then we won’t have to go through this trial again in next year’s tournament,"

As Feng Haoran finished those words, his eyes shone with expectation, and he finished the rest of his sentence in his mind.

’Moreover, the resources which the Imperial family would be sending to us would be doubled from what they are now.’

Not realising what was going on in the Patriarch’s mind, Feng Ning bowed respectfully and spoke.

"Yes, Patriarch, we’ll make sure to make that happen!" Feng Ning respectfully bowed towards him the next instant, and Yi Chen followed suit, seeing this.

Feng Haoran nodded in a satisfied manner, seeing their response and soon left for his carriage along with the three elders in tow.

"Patriarch..." the Second Elder called in a low voice when they were several meters ahead and continued seeing that he had got Feng Haoran’s attention.

"About the spot for the entrance sect, we’ve already promised to give Wei Tian the last remaining spot, so how can we give it to Yi Chen?" The Second Elder asked doubtfully.