Human Clan Defender-Chapter 406 -s 171 to 173 South Nether Prefecture Defender Envoy (Three-in-one Thanks to Alliance Hierarch ’Passing Without Thanks’ for the reward)_4

Chapter 406: Chapters 171 to 173 South Nether Prefecture Defender Envoy (Three-in-one Thanks to Alliance Hierarch ’Passing Without Thanks’ for the reward)_4

Shen Changqing took the Token from the tray. It was engraved with his name 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 moment, Qianzhan’s demeanor 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 immediately thought of something.

Ji Tianlu and the others, who were originally seated, immediately 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 immense shock.

Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture! To defend the land of South Nether Prefecture! What did this imply? This status was not something a mere 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 came 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 became 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 came down to the same 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 moment 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 seemed 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 became the Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture, effectively equivalent to its Prefect. The immense pressure of South Nether Prefecture would now rest on his shoulders. Even though he had mentally 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 Merit Points. As Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture, it is 1,500 Merit Points. The two can be combined for a total of 2,300 Merit 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 Merit Points, so two were 2,000, and the other three hundred made it exactly 2,300 Merit Points.

Qianzhan then handed the first year’s salary to Shen Changqing.

"This is 2,300 Merit 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 Merit Points away. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

2,300 Merit Points—that was quite a considerable income. An annual income of 2,300 Merit Points would amount to 23,000 over ten years. He had been contemplating how to amass tens of thousands of Merit Points to exchange the four mid-rank Demon Evil certificates he possessed for new Demon Evils.