The Medallion

After a few days of endless hustling and bustling, the Ximen Clan finally started their grand centennial celebration. Thousands of guests noisily gathered, their chitchats filled with excitement.

The square where the ceremony was held was extremely packed and all kinds of performances were ongoing. At the front of the square was a platform paved with red carpet which was specially built for the honorable attendees. Bryant, his granddaughter, Shirley, and the elders of the Ximen Clan were sitting on the platform. They were accepting blessings and gifts from various clans and major forces, the royal family, several civil and military officials, and other guests.

Time flew by without anyone noticing due to the euphoric atmosphere brought about by the celebration. Two hours into the celebration, a disciple of the Ximen Clan came up on the platform and announced with a bow, "My Chief, the emperor is at the gate!"

However, instead of waiting at the gate for the Ximan Clan to properly welcome him, Alston had come inside and walked along the main road leading to the square. He was escorted by two masters of the Divine Stage, another nine masters of the Supernal Stage and some twenty spirit manipulators of the Heavenly Stage.

Bryant stood up at once. He lifted his elegant robe and ran down the platform to welcome Alston. He was followed by Shirley, the seniors, and the elders.

When everyone saw that Bryant was in a hurry, they realized that Alston was here. No other person in this world could arouse such a whirlwind of chaos. The noisy square quieted down immediately. The crowd parted automatically to make a path for Alston. Everyone echoed greetings of respect towards the acting emperor.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" The whole square was suddenly filled with everyone's greetings.

Alston, on the other hand, marched on with ease. He wore a wide smile across his face as he waved his hand towards the crowd. For the people who knew him little, he was as common as an old shoe, but not the insidious, despicable and ruthless monster who tried to murder his own brother for the throne and who used every way possible to get rid of those who disobeyed him.

As Alston pressed forward towards the platform, Bryant and Shirley met him at the middle of the square, as well as all other seniors and elders from the Ximen Clan.

"Your Majesty!" Bryant stopped in front of Alston and respectfully bowed.

elders! Please do not be nervous. I am here today to congratulate your clan on your centennial celebration. There's no need to make

me this way!" Bryant led Alston to the front of the square and up on

Clan and

you. Please kindly accept them!" Alston said and nodded to the

moment later, more than a dozen guards carried several big boxes up on the platform. The boxes were immediately opened to unravel heaps of gold, silver

forgive me. I cannot accept these extravagant gifts!" Bryant immediately stood up and cupped his hands to

great respect to you and your clan! Might I add that I've also prepared several special gifts for Miss Shirley," Alston said as he glanced towards Shirley who was standing on

once, Bryant nodded at Shirley

honor for the Ximen Clan to

refuse these gifts I picked especially for you, Miss Shirley. You will soon become my concubine, so please do not be shy. I

see. It turned out that there was a piece of treasure inside each box. Each treasure was placed on the level of a middle grade

fact, the value of these treasures was far more than the value of the gold, silver, and jewelries in the

grumbled and

cannot accept these!" Bryant said, pretending to be stunned at Alston's generosity and extravagance. But in fact, these

I know these treasures are nothing to the Ximen Clan. So, I also prepared an incredibly special gift for Miss Shirley." Alston

gathered his spirit and